Greetings this is Saria Jane, Character Interviewer here on Excerpts of Rachel Rossano, coming to you from inside the walls of the Kiylin, the fortress and home of King Jenran of Braulyn.At the moment, most of the area is deserted because of the battle happening outside the walls.However, I was able to track down Darius’ wife, the beautiful Brice and she has promised us a few moments of her time to discuss her situation and her husband.
*A slight young woman with curling, dark brown hair carefully picks her way down the steep stairs from the upper floor of the house.Her movements are slow.When she lifts her face to greet us, the reason why becomes apparent.A dark bruise ringed with the yellow hue of healing mars the skin above her right eye.As she crosses the floor to the table where Saria Jane sits, she favors her left leg and holds her torso unusually stiff.Finally, she eases herself onto the bench across from Saria Jane.*
Saria Jane: You don’t look so good.Are you sure you are up for this interview?
Brice: *weak smile* I am feeling much better today.What do you want to know?
Saria Jane: We were hoping you would be willing to discuss your husband and your unusual marriage. We spoke to him a while ago and he told us how you met. He didn’t mention you were injured.
Brice: A few days ago, while he was defending the king, one of the enemy tried to hurt me. I fell from a horse attempting to escape. Darius rescued me before the villain could do any harm.
Saria Jane: It must be nice to be married to a man capable of protecting you.
Brice: Yes, he is a great warrior. His comrades certainly think he is. Until today, I wasn’t sure that was such a good thing in a husband, though.
Saria Jane: Why?
Brice: Have you ever been beaten?
Saria Jane: No.
Brice: I have, and the thought of all that muscle and skill… *she shivers and then winces*
Saria Jane: I see what you mean. But you said you fell from his horse. He hasn’t hurt you, has he?
Brice: *shakes her head* Not yet.Karyn says he never will. So, does the king’s healer.
Saria Jane: And you?
Brice: *lifts green eyes to meet Saria’s gaze* I don’t know. Part of me wants to believe he isn’t capable of it. He has been unfailingly kind since we met. But, I have known so many who have only been kind to earn my trust before hurting me. They were the cruelest of my tormentors. *her eyes fill with tears* I wish I knew for sure.
Saria Jane: Having met Darius only recently, I know I am not the most reliable judge, but he seems like an honorable man.Give him time to prove it.
Brice: *smiles weakly* I will.
Saria Jane: Thank you for answering our questions, Brice.It has been a pleasure meeting you.
Brice: You, too.
Saria Jane: *turns to the audience* This has been an interview with Brice the heroine of The Mercenary's Marriage available online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Lulu, or directly from the author herself, Rachel Rossano, at her website, www.freewebs.com/anavrea. Thank you for joining us and come back next time for an interview with another character from one of Rachel Rossano's exciting books.
Works by Rachel Rossano
(published and unpublished)
The Lisbrith Chronicles
Cecily’s Quest ~ A young woman with a destiny, Cecily Lanalind has reached the age where she must step out on faith and face what the Kurios has planned for her life. (unpublished)
Blythe Brothers ~ Raised on an island far from civilization, David Blythe and his brothers were ignorant of the destiny that the Kurios had laid out for them before their birth.(unfinished)
The Anavrea Saga
The Crown of Anavrea ~ Eve, a slave from birth, risks pain and death to help an injured stranger, a choice that drastically changes her life. (published)
The King of Anavrea ~ Ireic Theodoric, King of Anavrea, finds himself caught in an alliance with Sardmara that includes his marriage to a princess he has yet to meet. (unpublished)
The Servant of Anavrea ~ Raised to serve the King of Anavrea, his uncle, Seth has no other plans for his future until a young woman is dropped on his doorstep late one night.(unpublished)
Other Novellas
The Mercenary’s Marriage ~ Darius, a Ratharian mercenary in the employ of the Braulian king, stumbles upon a young woman who is in desperate need of his assistance. (published)
Reward ~ King Theodoric of Anavrea rewards Liam Tremain for acts of loyalty and valor above the call of duty by handing him a title and lands.Yet, when Liam arrives to claim his reward, he discovers more than he bargained for in the late noble’s daughter, Jayne Alayne. (published on Xanga) Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20
Works in Process
The Romany Epistles: Wren Romany ~ Sixth born of nine siblings, Wren Romany ventures out into the world seeking adventure.Drawing on her skills at tracking and a strong sense of justice, she pursues bounties for nobles to earn her keep.(posted as written)
Zezilia Ilar ~ In a land where seventh-born sons are valued for their Talent, Zezilia was born female and seventh in a series of boys.Because of her gender, her father ignored her and deemed her an embarrassment only useful for marrying well and having sons.Then one day, a strange man appeared claiming she demonstrated Talent, something unheard of in females. (unfinished)
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Uprooted from his homeland at an early age, Darius is a mercenary by trade, but not by choice. He must choose between his duty to his king and the life of his new wife.
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For those of you who are new to the site, I have been writing novels and novellas in serial form.
Lora and Ireic have moved into the editing stage and off the site. I am hoping to eventually publish them. If you wish to read the first few chapters of Lora, a friend of mine is posting them on a separate blog. If I caught you in the middle of your reading of Ireic, please let me know. I understand how frustrating it can be.
Liam is the current novel on the site. Feel free to read and comment. I am eager for any feedback you might have. 
Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20.
I am also working on something new, a sci-fi/fantasy novel set in a world with telepathy and telekinetics. Though I am not going to be posting the story on this blog, I am, most likely, going to be mentioning things as I work through the writing process.
A third project is also in the works. It is a joint project with eight other authors titled the Romany Epistles. We are each writing the story of one of nine siblings. My character is Wren Romany, a bounty hunter and falconer. I am excited to see where she takes me with her story, but I will not be giving her my full attention until Liam is finished. I will be posting her chapters on a different website as they are written. You are welcome to come, read, and comment.
I love feedback, so feel free to let me know what you think. 
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Completed Novels
The Crown of Anavrea - In a time when castles were the strongest…in a place where combat was face to face…there was a man on the run. Labren was not his true name and he admitted it freely. To read more, click here.
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