FEATURED CHARACTER: CLAIRE LOGAN'S PAMELA JACKSON

ABOUT THE BOOK

Just married! It's time for . . . a murder?



When checking into the posh Myriad Hotel on their honeymoon, Hector and Pamela Jackson discover a dead body! All the couple wants to do, though, is keep out of the commotion and enjoy some well-earned rest.



But another person dies, and they happen to appear at the crime scene. When a third person falls right in front of them, the police begin to wonder why.



Who's responsible for the murders? Why are they happening? Are the couple under suspicion? Where does the little stray dog hanging around the hotel entrance come from? And when are Hector and Pamela finally going to have a proper honeymoon?



All these questions are answered in this first of The Myriad Mysteries—a clean, mild murder mystery set in a fictional hotel in 1920's Chicago.

Book Details:

Title: Ring-A-Ding Dead!

Author: Claire Logan

Genre: cozy mystery


Series: Myriad Mysteries, book 1


Publisher: Self-published (May 29, 2019)


Print length: 244 pages

On tour with: Great Escapes Book Tours




CHARACTER INTERVIEW WITH CLAIRE LOGAN'S HECTOR JACKSON

About the Character

Name: Mrs. Pamela Jackson (at least, that's what she tells everyone . . . )
Race: Today, she would be called mixed. She's described as having light brown skin.
Age: 28
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 120
Build: Slender and curvy
Hair color: At present, her hair is black.
Hair style: Bobbed, very curly
Eye color: Deep blue
Relationship status: Just married!

Name of romantic partner: Mr. Hector Jackson (well, that's what he tells everyone . . . )

Distinguishing features: At the moment, has a sling on her right arm from a recent surgery.


Neat or messy dresser? Messy.

What is her personal style: Fashionable. Likes loose clothing.
Does she have any speak with an accent? Yes, but no one in the story can really pin it down.

Is this a main character or supporting character? One of two main characters.





Personality

Is she optimistic or pessimistic? Tends to be pessimistic.

Is she an introvert or extrovert? Extrovert.

Does she have any bad habits? Smokes.

What is her strongest character trait? Single-minded: will not give up once she gets the idea to do something.

What is her weakest character trait? Is slow to trust people.

What sense does she most rely on? Vision
.
What quality does she most value in a friend? Honesty
.
What is her pet peeve? People who are overly dramatic.

What is her idiosyncrasies? Logical thinker. Likes to write things down. Goes on walks a lot.

What is her greatest achievement? Getting out of the town she grew up in.

What is her ambitions? She wants to travel the world.

What is her favorite food? Mashed potatoes.

Is she serious or laid back? Serious.

How does she feel about herself? Negatively. She's had a lot of losses which she hasn't gotten over yet.

Is there any aspect of herself that she is blind to? She can be unreasonably stubborn.

Does she make a positive or negative first impression? Does that impression hold up? Usually positive, but it doesn't always hold up.
Who does her family consist of? Right now, her and her husband.

Does she have any pets? She acquires one during the first book!

Has she ever had her heart broken? Yes. More than once.

Conflict

How does she respond to a threat? Immediately reacts.
Is she most likely to fight with their fists or their tongue? Words, although she's quite capable with weapons . . .
What is her choice of weapon? A gun.
Does she have a secret? Quite a few, actually.
Is she confrontational? Yes.
Does she carry a weapon? She used to, but doesn't anymore.

Work, Education and Hobbies

What is her current job? Currently not employed.
What are her hobbies? Loves reading!
What is her intelligence level? Fairly intelligent.
Does she have any special training? She used to be a professional private investigator.
Does she have a natural talent for something? Shooting.

Miscellaneous

Is she comfortable with technology? It's all new to her.
What is her greatest regret? Her former marriage. She's a widow and regrets not being better to her former husband.
What is her idea of perfect happiness? Forgetting the past entirely.

Please see the interview with Pamela's husband, Hector Jackson, here.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Claire Logan has loved reading since she can remember! She loves puzzles and mysteries and intrigue and of all the cities she’s been to, Chicago is her favorite. Her four years living in Chicago during grad school were wonderful. Plus she loves history. And wasn't the 1920's wild? She’s always wanted to write a series set in Chicago and now here's her chance.



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FEATURED CHARACTER: CLAIRE LOGAN'S HECTOR JACKSON

Ring-A-Ding Dead! is a cozy mystery set in a fictional 1920's Chicago about a newly married couple. Part of the mystery is who these characters are and where they came from. Claire's virtual book tour with Great Escape Book Tours begins on September 11. Watch for the second character post from this main character couple on September 18.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Just married! It's time for . . .  a murder?



When checking into the posh Myriad Hotel on their honeymoon, Hector and Pamela Jackson discover a dead body! All the couple wants to do, though, is keep out of the commotion and enjoy some well-earned rest.



But another person dies, and they happen to appear at the crime scene. When a third person falls right in front of them, the police begin to wonder why.



Who's responsible for the murders? Why are they happening? Are the couple under suspicion? Where does the little stray dog hanging around the hotel entrance come from? And when are Hector and Pamela finally going to have a proper honeymoon?



All these questions are answered in this first of The Myriad Mysteries—a clean, mild murder mystery set in a fictional hotel in 1920's Chicago.

Book Details:


Title: Ring-A-Ding Dead!

Author: Claire Logan

Genre: cozy mystery


Series: Myriad Mysteries, book 1


Publisher: Self-published (May 29, 2019)


Print length: 244 pages

CHARACTER INTERVIEW WITH CLAIRE LOGAN'S HECTOR JACKSON

Basic Character Questions

Name: Mr. Hector Jackson (at least, that's what he tells everyone . . . )
Race: Black - has "very dark" skin
Age: 32
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 190 pounds
Build: average, on the slender side
Hair color: black
Hair style: wears his hair pressed and slicked back in the current fashion and style for early 1920's Chicago
Eye color: black
Relationship status: Just married!

Name of (romantic) partner: Mrs. Pamela Jackson (well, that's what she tells everyone . . . )
Distinguishing features: Has a deep voice and a scar on his left upper arm from getting shot that one time . . .
Neat or messy dresser? Very neat
.
His personal style: Classic: he has a prep school background.

Does he have any quirks? In spite of his wealth, he's a minimalist: he carries very little with him. Doesn't drink or smoke, which is unusual for that time. Generous and tips well.
Is this a main character or supporting character? One of two main characters.



Personality

Is he optimistic or pessimistic? Optimistic
.
Is he an introvert or extrovert? Extrovert
.
What is his strongest character trait? Makes friends everywhere he goes.

What is his weakest character trait? A float through life attitude. He's used to other people taking responsibility for the dirty work - he's used to being on his own and not taking care of anyone else. Also, he's not as sneaky as he likes to think he is.

What is his motto? Today is all that matters
.
What sense does he most rely on? Observation
.
What are his pet peeves? People who judge others on appearances without knowing anything about them. The selfish. People who impose upon others for no good reason.

What are his idiosyncrasies? Prefers coffee with heavy cream, no sugar. Likes to read the newspaper. Likes boating quite a bit.

What are his ambitions? He's not very ambitious. He's happy with his life and kind of goes with the flow.

What past act is he most proud of? He once built a log cabin by himself, back when he was in his 20's.

What is his favorite food? Steak.

Is he superstitious? Not at all.

Is he serious or laid back? Laid back.

What does he do first thing on a weekday morning? Read the paper.

Does he prefer alcohol or soft drinks? Soft drinks
.
What is his soft drink of choice? Ginger ale with lemon in it
.
What is his alcoholic drink of choice? Doesn't drink alcohol
.
Does he make a positive or negative first impression? Positive.

Conflict

How does he respond to a threat? Freezes at first when faced with a sudden crisis.
Is he most likely to fight with their fists or their tongue? Words.
What is his choice of weapon? Lawyers.
Does he have a secret? Yes, lots!
Is he confrontational? No.
Does he carry a weapon? No.

Work, Education and Hobbies

What is his current job? Independently wealthy: owns lots of property all over the country and abroad, has men hired to take care of them.
What are his hobbies? Likes boating and the theater.
What is his intelligence level? High intelligence.
Does he have a natural talent for something? An intuitive thinker.

Possessions

What is in his wallet? A picture of his sister

Miscellaneous

What is his greatest extravagance? Stays in hotels wherever he goes.
What is his greatest regret? Not being able to save someone he loved very much from dying.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Claire Logan has loved reading since she can remember. She loves puzzles and mysteries and intrigue. Of all the cities she’s been to, Chicago is her favorite. Her four years living in Chicago during grad school were wonderful. Plus she loves history. And wasn't the 1920's wild? She’s always wanted to write a series set in Chicago and now here's her chance.



Connect with Claire:
BookBub  |  Facebook  |  Goodreads 

Buy the book:
Amazon