Blog Tour: The Baron and the Enchantress – Character Interview

Posted August 6, 2019 by Alana in Blog Tour, Bookish / 0 Comments

Welcome Gentle Readers!

This is my first stop for The Baron and the Enchantress blog tour! Paullett was sweet enough to indulge me as I try out a character interview! Don’t forget to stop by tomorrow for my review and another chance to enter in the giveaway! Keep scrolling to the bottom for the giveaway link!

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Drumroll please!

Gentle Readers, I am pleased to introduce you to Miss Lilith Chambers.

Miss Lilith Chambers is the illegitimate daughter of Tobias Lancaster, the 15th Earl of Roddam, and a coachman’s daughter, Lily Chambers. After being left on the doorstep of Roddam Hall, she was raised as the legitimate daughter of Lord Roddam and his wife Jane until Jane died. From that point forward, Lilith grew up in the Allshire Parish orphanage. She has devoted her adult years to teaching at the orphanage and serving as the parish midwife. 

Let's start simple! What season do you enjoy most?

Spring. Spring is when the flowers bloom, a time of hope and promise. Both Walter’s birthday and mine are in spring.

What makes you stand out from a crowd?

I would like to think it’s my skills in arithmetic and my knowledge of science, but I suppose some might say it’s my ten thumbs when I play a musical instrument.

What is your little sinful habit?

Walking barefoot. This might not sound so sinful, but you know how proper society is. Bare feet? Sinful indeed! They are missing out on a guilty pleasure. There is something quite glorious about the feel of the ground underfoot, especially if walking across a textured surface such as sand or grass. The feel of the feet sinking into the soft bed of nature is divine. I’ve yet to convince Walter to try it, but I suspect he simply needs more persuasion.

How do you display affection towards others?

I value physical affection. My mother, Jane, that is, was physically affectionate. She loved to brush my hair, hug me, hold me to read stories. Since her death, I had not been touched by another person until I met my brother, sister-in-law, and now Walter. I cannot tell you how good it feels to be held and to hold in return. Babies instinctively want to be held. I may not be a baby anymore, but like them, I long for the warmth of arms, the safety of an embrace. I show my affection through touch, even if it’s something insignificant like a touch to the arm. It establishes a connection between people that cannot be substituted with words.

Do you have a surprising ally/friend?

Hazel is a surprising ally and friend. Do you know what she said to me on my wedding day? She took me into her arms and whispered that she always wanted a daughter. Although she has offered several times to move to the dower house so that Walter and I may have the house to ourselves, I won’t hear of it. She’s to live with us for all time. It’s good to have a mother again, as well as a friend.

If you could spend the day with someone you admire (living or dead) who would you pick?

Without hesitation, I say Dr. John Sharp. I had the opportunity to visit his little hospital in Bamburgh Castle, but I did not have much time to speak with him. The tour tired him, and so I decided to press upon him an interview at some later date. I am grieved to say that when I returned to the castle for just such a purpose, he had already passed. He was such a brilliant mind and such a devoted philanthropist. It is rare to meet trusted physicians in the medical field, and especially those who value the work I’ve done as a midwife. He was just such a rare gem. I should think we would have much to discuss over tea. 

If you had a free day without responsibilities, your sole mission is to enjoy yourself, what would you do?

 A long walk with Jasper. At one point, I might have said harvesting the herbs in my garden, but life changes. There is nothing more relaxing and fulfilling than a long walk with my pup. I typically do the walk twice, once to hide treasures for him to find, and then a second time with him so he can hunt the treasures. It’s grand fun! While I prefer a walk along the coast, he prefers a walk in nature. I think the sand irritates his puppy pads and gets on his nose. And so, a walk in nature it is!

Now, this is a sweeping tale of romance so I have to ask: Describe your ideal mate/partner

My ideal mate is respectful in that he recognizes my talents and intelligence, never underestimating, condescending, or patronizing me. He attempts to share in my joys and interests by doing things I enjoy. This works both ways by him sharing with me what he enjoys so that I might do those things, as well. Physical affection is important and not something everyone shares. I expect my mate to understand and reciprocate my physical affection.

Speaking of partners, what do you like most about Walter? Least?

What I like least is also what I like most. He thinks BIG but struggles to follow through. He’s a starry-eyed dreamer and always optimistic; whereas, I’m a realist, always grounded, pragmatic. This is what frustrates me but also what I love most about him—he helps me see beyond the now and beyond the negative. I could have never achieved what I have without his helping me see beyond. I love that he loves me as I am and doesn’t try to change me.

Finally, how do you define happiness?

Happiness is something within yourself. No one can bring you happiness. It is something you must decide to be, a choice really. My brother showered me with happiness, and yet I struggled to accept I deserved it. Walter lavished me with happiness, and yet I didn’t think it could be permanent. I had to make the choice to be happy. It comes in that moment when you value what you have, accept who you are, and prepare yourself to face all future worries with optimism.

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About the Author

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Paullett Golden is a Houston, Texas native who now divides her time between Northumberland, England and her hometown. She has been a university professor for over 20 years. When an oncologist told her she had three months to live, she decided it was time to fulfill her dream of being a novelist. After defying the odds, she now focuses her attention on her writing. Her debut novel has hit the Amazon bestseller list multiple times and has won a Reader Views Literary Award.

She loves historical fiction of all kinds as a way to transport us to a different time and place. All research comes from authentic resources of the time and from scholarly and peer-reviewed articles from researchers specializing in the time. Though she may take liberties with the fictional aspects, she does aim for the fiction to reflect the mores, culture, laws, and environment of the time. When not writing, she can be found in her butterfly garden or on a race track.

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