Interview with Nydia from Trials for the Princess Ryanne

I: Today we have Nydia from Trials for the Princess Ryanne with us. Thank you so much for joining us.

N: Thanks for having me.

I: Alright, well, let’s just dive right in shall we. What’s your full name and do you have any nicknames?

N: My name’s Nydia. Sloan has gotten into the habit of calling me Nyd though. And then there’s Blondie.

I: What does Blair call you?

N: Gauche.

I: Oh dear. Where and when were you born? And how old would that make you today?

N: Creekly, during the Summer. I’m seventeen now.

I: Who are your parents?

N: No idea. I was left on the steps of an orphanage shortly after being born. I was left with a note saying my name was Nydia and that’s about it. I don’t know anything about them other than they didn’t care about me.

I: Oh I’m sorry to hear that.

N:*Shrugs* What can you do?

I: Um, are you right or left handed?

N: Right, I think. I use it for everything.

I: What are your hair and eye colour?

N: Dark brown hair and dark brown eyes.

I: And how tall are you?

N: I dunno exactly, but I’m about a foot shorter than Sloan if that helps.

I: So you’re about five feet or five foot one then?

N: Sounds about right.

I: Um, how much schooling have you had and did you like school?

N: Haven’t had any schooling. I learned what I did on my own, by myself.

I: Alright. Um, what did you want to be when you grew up?

N: Rich.

I: When and where are you happiest?

N: When my friends and I are lounging around a campfire just enjoying one another’s company.

I: Aw, that’s sweet. So, who are your friends and what are they like?

N: Oh geez. Well, there’s Sloan. Directionless and crazy as she is, she’s really brave, and strong, and loyal. She’s saved my ars more times than I can count. She’s absolutely amazing. But she’s also infuriating. She’ll throw her life on the line to protect us, even when she doesn’t need to. Cyarra’s amazing too. She has incredible magical abilities and she’s so brave too! She gets into these, I dunno what to call them, fits? Where she can’t really breath, and gets really overwhelmed by sounds and lights, she has difficulty breathing during these fits. But she’s worked through them all to help us out when we really needed it. She doesn’t exactly know how to control her magic properly ’cause she doesn’t have the training yet or experience, but that doesn’t stop her from trying! And then there’s Blondie. I’d like to consider her a friend, though I think she might think me more an annoyance. She’s real smart, and an amazing hunter. Somehow she’s an even better cook! I like her. We have a lot of back and forth. Generally, it’s all in good fun, at least I hope that’s how she takes it. I love those girls!

I: It really sounds like it. So, when and with whom did you have your first kiss?

N: I haven’t just yet.

I: Alright, we’ll just move right along then. Uh, what’s your favourite colour?

N: I really like purple, but that’s a royal colour. Um, pink is a close second though.

I: What’s your favourite food?

N: Anything Blondie makes.

I: *Laughs* Is she that good of a cook?

N: Better.

I: Alright. In your opinion, what is the evilest thing a human could do?

N: Turn their back on those they love and care about. Or sacrifice their loved ones for something stupid like power, or money.

I: I like that answer. Do you believe in soul mates and or true love?

N: I do. I hope it happens to me soon.

I: Don’t we all. Who or what would you die or go to other extremes for?

N: My friends. They’re more like family to me.

I: Aww. Which person do you wish you were closest to?

N: Umm, I kinda wish Cyarra and I were closer.

I: Alright. Who is the person you most respect and why?

N: Cyarra. She has all that internal fighting with herself and the issues with her magic, and she still manages to put a smile on her face and get us through some of the toughest trials.

I: You’re the second person to say her.

N: I don’t doubt it.

I: Alright, how do you deal with pain? Both physical and emotional?

N:*Shrugs* I dunno. I think I just keep it all inside.

I: What would you say is your greatest strength and your greatest weakness?

N: I’m naturally clumsy, so that’s a big negative to me. Um, strength, huh? *shrugs* My ability to think on my feet?

I: Alright. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

N: Surrounded by my loved ones.

I: I think that’s the best way to go too. What’s one thing you would most want to be remembered for after your death?

N: Well that’s morbid! *Laughs* Uh, my ability to make people laugh.

I: A good way to be remembered. Alright, that’s all the questions I have. But is there anything else you’d like to add before we’re finished.

N: Support this author because there’s more than one book we’re all going to be in!

I: Alright. Thank you for being here with us today, Nydia.

N: Thanks again for having me!