Merow, my guest today is that handsome, dashing literary feline who, of course, is patterned after myself...none other than Nick Charles from the Human's Nick and Nora mystery series! I caught up with Nick and managed to ask him a few questions!
ROCCO: Meow, welcome Nick!
Nick: Merow, thanks for having me ROCCO
ROCCO: So, tell me - how does a handsome feline like yourself get involved in solving msyteries?
Nick: Well, to be honest Nora is the one who gets involved. I just use my superior sleuthing skills, taught to me by my former human, Nick Atkins, to help her!
ROCCO: You've saved Nora's hide more than once. Like playing the knight in shining armor?
Nick: Well, let's put it this way. No Nora, no food.
ROCCO: You're also a model for pet collars. What's that like?
Nick: Chantal means well, but collars aren't really my thing. Im an independent, macho cat, y'know? Anyway, it makes her happy - and my photo does look good up in the store, so I figured why not? Plus, she always has some sort of treat for me after we're done!
ROCCO: In your last adventure we met Nora's old flame, Leroy Samms. How prominently does he figure in your new adventure, if at all?
Nick: Oh, Samms is there. And he's a VERY prominent figure. As a matter of fact, I'd say he'll be around for quite a while.
ROCCO: Who do you prefer for your human? FBI agent Daniel Corleone or Detective Leroy Samms?
Nick: To be quite honest, I hadn't thought that much about it. They both have their pros and cons. I don't think Nora knows which one she prefers either, Merow.
ROCCO: What would people be surprised to find out about you?
Nick: That I'm really that much into mice. I mean, they're tasty and all, but I wouldn't go out of my way for one.
ROCCO: Can you tell us a little bit about your latest adventure, CRIME AND CATNIP?
Nick: Certainly. While catering a gala for the Cruz Museum, Nora agrees to look into the disappearance of museum director Violet Crenshaw's niece. She soon finds out that it's a case undertaken by my former owner, Nick Atkins, a PI whose whereabouts are currently unknown.
As we pull at the string of clues, we begin to unravel a twisted tale of coded messages, false identities, theft, murder and international espionage!
ROCCO: It sounds exciting! Dare we hope that there is a resolution to the "whatever happened to Nick Atkins" mystery?
Nick: (gives sly wink) Well, you'll just have to read the book to find out won't you? It debuts tomorrow, December 6.
ROCCO: Sounds great, Nick. So what does the future hold for Nick and Nora? Can you give us any hints?
Nick: More adventures, I sincerely hope. the story of Nick and Nora is far from over, that much I can tell you.
ROCCO: Thank you for spending time with us today, Nick! Folks, the third Nick and Nora adventure, CRIME AND CATNIP is out tomorrow!
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This sounds like a fun read. Thanks for the giveaway. Rebecca Cook rose_red2@cinci.rr.com
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ReplyDeleteGood interview Rocco. I am a friend on facebook, shared on facebook, and I follow the blog. Thanks for the chance to enter in your giveaway. robeader53(at)yahoo(dot)com
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ReplyDeleteI have the book ordered and it's on it's way! Looking forward to reading it.
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I so enjoy cats in cozies and Nick is a great cat! I'd love to win this book.
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I've enjoyed both the books in this series and have been impatiently waiting for this book to be released. jmvarner50@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove this series and especially Nick Charles. I have Crime and Catnip on my TBR and Christmas Wish list. Maybe Santa will come early. vlhcats@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteIt was really nice to get to learn more about Nick. Thanks for the great interview, Rocco. This is a great series and I can't wait to read "Crime and Catnip". I follow your human and I also follow you on Twitter, Facebook and your blog. Also shared on Facebook.
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Cute interview. I will have to check out the books! mbradeen@yahoo.com
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