Dacey Sinnett was the winning character when I polled readers about whom they would like a chance to interview. First of all, thank you to everyone that voted and sent in questions! I had a lot more come in than expected so I selected a nice crop of the ones that weren't too spoilery. ;) So, without further ado, please enjoy Dacey sitting down with us today to answer your questions!
Who are your favorite composers of modern times?
D: Music took a fascinating turn this past century. I fell in love with so many things. But you know, it's rather funny, I think I grew most partial to rock music and theatrical scores. Don't tell the other vampires because they would find it very cliche' indeed, but I truly have to say that I enjoy the work of Queen and Danny Elfman most. More recently, I've also enjoyed the budding work of Abel Korzeniowski and the alternative band Marquis of Vaudeville.
You've spent a lot of time with all sorts of different creatures. Why did you grow so fond of a human like Grady and how did you meet?
D: [laughs] You've obviously never met him or else this wouldn't even be a question. Simply put, Grady was the most enigmatic and remarkable person I'd met since Marcus. There are not many people that I can read with my powers who can still keep me guessing. Grady is one of them. As far as how we met, I'm told that will be revealed at the end of 'The Revelation of Dacey Sinnett'.
You seem very fashionable. What time period had the best fashion so far?
D: Obvious bias but I'll forever be most fond of the Victorian era. Although, there was something to be said for the gothic fashion of the 1990s. I'm not entirely certain what that something is though.
Be honest. Aren't you at least a little bit jealous of Ethan?
D: I'm insanely jealous of Ethan! In all the best ways. He doesn't know it yet but he's going to turn out to be quite enviable. I'm privy to insight and I can guarantee you that boy will surprise everyone, most of all himself. Well, I suppose that all sounds more like pride than jealously doesn't it? I'm proud of him.
What is the coolest artifact you’ve come across?
D: I'm told that I am both allowed and not allowed to answer this question directly. So, you will find out but it will be through the books.
I read 'ROAM' and have been reading along as 'The Revelation of Dacey Sinnett' comes out. I'm very curious to know, what are your current feelings toward Marcus?
D: Marcus has my heart eternally. It's debatable as to whether or not that's a good thing. And trust me, it has been widely debated by everyone I've ever known for as long as I've been around.
What’s your favorite book?
D: This may surprise you but I've never really been one for reading. I know, I know. I'm in books but I'm not into them. [laughs] However, Marcus loved books and through him I did experience a few and I have to say that 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde was the only one that ever really spoke to me. Besides the Kama Sutra, of course. You know what I do like, though? Comic strips. They were always the best part of newspapers.
You were my favorite character so will you be in the next book in some capacity?
D: Thank you, darling heart! And, yes.
Do cats stare intensely at you?
D: Everyone stares intensely at me. Have you seen me?
Who's better in bed, Marcus or Grady?
D: Finally, an important question! [laughs] Really, you can't compare the two and I'm not just saying that to be a gentleman. Perhaps I need a refresher? I wonder how they'd feel about a threesome so that I may determine properly? I'm kidding, of course. Not on my part, I would definitely do it. But I know them both too well. They'd kill each other. [smiles]
Is there a creature that you haven't met but would like to?
D: Yes, many. And as you'll find out, I may very well get a chance to meet them all eventually.
In 'ROAM' you mention that there is a reason you no longer live with Marcus. What is that reason?
D: [sighs] Marcus and I had to part ways. Neither of us were happy about it but it was inevitable. The reason will be revealed in 'The Revelation of Dacey Sinnett'.
Why do you keep track of the other vampires?
D: Why do you keep track of anyone? For gossip, information, and out of boredom.
Who is your OTP from 'ROAM'?
D: I had to ask for help with this question. I try to evolve with times as best as I can but, really, the popularity of modern acronyms as slang is one of my least favorite things about this era. It's as if everyone is talking to each other in some form of crude Morse Code. Let me key you in on something: Language is sexy. Words can be an aphrodisiac. Learn them, love them, use them. Bend and tailor them to your will. Do not continue to castrate them, please.
As for the answer to the question, I'm actually rather fond of Grady and Ethan together. There's promise for something extraordinary there and I hope that I'm right.
Any hints or insights into the next 'ROAM' book that you're allowed to give??
D: Expect the unexpected. Old faces and new friends. Sexy times. Monkey wrenches. Multiverses. Deaths. And, of course, a lot of dapper sass.
