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Today the spotlight shines on Mattie Evans & Gil McCray
Deborah Vogts has written an endearing debut novel of an injured horse, a devoted veterinarian and a retired quarterback in Snow Melts in Spring. Her book has left me looking forward to the next instalment in her Seasons of the Tallgrass series. I hope you enjoy this look behind the scenes.
Over to you, Deborah:~
Mattie Evans
Brief physical description
5’1”, 105 pounds, fair complexion with freckles, long red curly hair (often worn in loose ponytail or braided), willow green eyes
Think Amy Adams
Strengths and weaknesses
Very stubborn and knows what she wants in life—to the point that she has a difficult time changing course if necessary.
Quirk (if any)
Sassy
Your inspiration for the character
Completely fictional and made up in my mind.
Background to the story
Mattie is a large/small animal veterinarian trying to establish her business in the rural area of Diamond Springs in Charris County, KS, the heart of the Flint Hills. She loves this land and longs to own her own ranch as her dad once did. When she is called on to save a horse that has been injured in a vehicle accident, she finds herself trying to save the relationship between her good friend, John McCray and his prodigal son, Gil McCray—and ends up falling in love with the latter.
Gilbert “Gil” McCray
Brief physical description
6’2 – 200 pounds, short, curly dark brown hair, steel blue eyes that crinkles when he smiles, cleft in chin. Hunky & handsome.
Think Patrick Dempsey (only taller)
Strengths and weaknesses
Again, stubborn and knows what he wants and is used to getting it. Tends to run away from problems, rather than facing them head-on.
Your inspiration for the character
San Francisco 49er Quarterbacks – Joe Montana and Steve Young
Background to the story
Gil is a retiring quarterback for San Francisco 49er’s and allowed a horrible incident to chase him from his childhood home. When he returns to his father’s ranch after his horse is in an accident, he meets Mattie Evans and ends up falling in love with the beautiful doc. The only problem is that he
has no intention of staying in KS on his father’s ranch, and she has no intention of leaving. Gil must confront the problems and fears that chased him away all those years ago and when he does, he then must win Mattie’s heart.
Thank you so much, Deborah for your insights into what makes Mattie and Gil tick! Can't wait for more of your stories.
Monday's spotlight is a bit of a mystery! Yet to be completely determined it might toss up a haunted house or a very creative craft :) You will have to check back to find out.....
Relz Reviewz Extras
Review of Snow Melts in Spring
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Check out Deborah's favourite recipes
Buy Deborah's book at Amazon or Koorong
6 comments:
Thanks for doing the fun "spotlight" on my characters, Rel. Best wishes to you!!!
I think the actors hit the spot. James Garner for John would be my choice. Crusty, cantankerious, difficult, handsome, especially to older women. I like them.
Love James Garner!!
Looking forward to reading this book - it's set in my home state. :)
Snow Melts in Spring is so good, and so true to life in the Flint Hills! Being married to a cowboy, I can really identify with the ranching and horse angles--it's been such a fun read, with endearing characters!
As far as the actors/actresses you chose--my ideas were pretty different! Amy Adams was close, except she needs more freckles! ;O) I didn't picture Gil McRay (btw, I LOVE that name!) as Patrick Dempsey at all! Lol. I do love the cover of your book, and think of Mattie most that way.
This is a great book, and I only have a few chaps left to the end!
Interesting character choices. Amy Adams is perfect for Mattie, but didn't picture Gil as Patrick Dempsy at all. Guess I read the story with Joe Montana in mind. :-)
Great book, by the way. I loved it.
LOL - I have to admit I'm not convinced that Patrick Dempsey is my choice for Gil either. He had dark curly hair. :) When I wrote the story, I had pictures of Joe Montana & Steve Young in front of me, so those two men combined were my real choices. Anyone know of an actor who looks like that???
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