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Elle McNicoll | Conversations in Character with Jasper Montgomery and Arthur Lancaster
Author Guest / October 1, 2024

Book Title: SOME LIKE IT COLD Character Names: Jasper Montgomery and Arthur Lancaster   Interviewer: Thank you for sitting down with me, I’ve never been to Lake Pristine before. I’m enjoying the small-town life for the day. It’s a beautiful place. Can I just clarify who I have with me today? Jasper Montgomery and Arthur Lancaster? Jasper: Yes, that’s correct.   Interviewer: And you’re… you’re Jasper? Sorry, unusual name for a girl. (Awkward silence for about fifteen seconds.) Interviewer: And you’re how old? Arthur? Arthur (somewhat indifferently): Eighteen.   Interviewer: Both eighteen? Okay, I’ll take that slightly intimidating look as a ‘yes’, Arthur. Ha. Um. Okay, yes. And you’ve both lived here, in Lake Pristine, your whole lives? Jasper (smiling): Yes. Arthur: Liar.   Interviewer: I— Jasper: I’m sorry, Arthur? Something to say? Arthur: You moved to the city last year. Jasper: For college! Arthur: Yeah, so you’ve been living at college for eighteen months now, Princess. We haven’t heard one word from you in that entire time.   Interviewer: So, you’re back for the holidays, Jasper? Jasper (still speaking to Arthur): I’m sorry I don’t run every decision I make past you, Grumble. Arthur: You should. You wouldn’t be…