An interview with Crystal Stuart
Character from Time
Trap by Danele J. Rotharmel
Today,
I’m talking with Crystal Stuart, a lab technician from the Temporal Counseling
Program at National Science University. Crystal, I’ve heard that there’s an emergency
at TEMCO. Can you confirm that two cadets have been kidnapped and that Director
Peter Matthews and Dr. Laura Nelson have been sent through a time portal to
investigate?
I’m sorry, Lisa, but I’m not at liberty to
say. Commenting on the current situation could be extremely dangerous. As you
know, TEMCO deals with time travel, and if we don’t handle things with extreme
caution, the entire timeline could be jeopardized. I’m sure you understand.
Yes,
I do. Let’s change topics. Marc Kerry, a professional time counselor with the
TEMCO program, has become a popular figure in Washington D.C. Is it true that
you’re dating him?
Wow! I’m not sure how that particular
rumor started. Marc and I have never dated. Our interactions have been rocky,
to say the least. In fact, we didn’t even speak to each other for four years.
In the past, I wouldn’t even classify us as friends.
You
said “in the past.” Have things changed recently?
Well… Lately, we’ve gotten along better. I
used to think that Marc was pretty egotistical, but I’ve discovered that he’s
actually a very nice man with an extremely kind heart. I’ve been told that
we’ll be working together in the future. I’m looking forward to it.
Would
you be willing to date him?
I can’t deny that Marc is extremely
handsome. Nor can I deny that I like him now. But, Lisa, look at me! I’m not his
type at all. He always goes for glamorous, gorgeous girls. I’m just a lab tech
with big glasses. He’s out of my league, and I know it. It’s nice of you to think
I could catch his eye, but we’re not living in a fantasy dreamland. Things like
that just don’t happen in real life.
What
would you say if I told you that I’ve heard he’s attracted to you?
I wouldn’t say anything, Lisa. I’d just
laugh. If your sources told you that, you may need to check them for accuracy. You
know that I enjoy crunching numbers, and I’ve run the statistics.
Statistically, there’s less than a 7.8 percent chance of Marc asking me for a
date.
You
may be surprised.
Possibly, but not likely. I deal with
facts, and it’s a fact that I’m not Marc’s type. Gracious! It’s also a fact
that I’m late! It’s been a delight talking with you, Lisa, but I need to get
back to the lab. I can’t talk about TEMCO’s current situation, but it’s
extremely urgent. I’m sorry, but I have to go.
I
understand. Thanks for speaking with us, Crystal. Best wishes with the current situation.
About Time Trap:
When problems arise during a field exam, Director Peter Matthews and Dr. Laura Nelson are sent through a time portal to investigate. While they search for their missing cadets, they encounter an enemy who is calculating and brutal—a mysterious nemesis who is holding a grudge against the TEMCO program. As Peter and Laura race to unravel clues directing them to their kidnapped cadets, their own survival comes into question. A deadly trap has been set, and they are forced to pit their wits against a serial killer who is intent on playing a deadly chess game through time itself.
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About the Author
Danele Rotharmel grew up with a love of the literary word, and by
age five, she knew she wanted to be a writer. However, her life took an
unexpected turn when a mysterious illness brought her close to death.
Eventually, she learned that a low-level carbon monoxide leak from a faulty
furnace in her home was slowly poisoning her. This poisoning triggered severe
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and partial amnesia.
During this time, the hardest thing she faced was a crisis of
faith. She had to quit her job and stop going to church. She couldn’t write,
couldn’t drive, and could barely remember who she was. To say she was upset
with the Lord was an understatement. She began reexamining her faith in light
of her illness, and eventually, she came to the firm conclusion that God is
real, God is good, God is interested and involved, and God is trustworthy
regardless of tragedy.
When her illness became even more severe, she was put into
quarantine and could only talk to friends and extended family through the glass
of a window. This quarantine lasted for seven years. During this time, she wrote
the first six books in The Time Counselor
Chronicles.
Danele currently lives in Colorado where she continues to write.
Although her journey back to health was long and difficult, it provided her
with the opportunity to grow closer to God and to write her books. For that,
she is forever thankful. You can learn more about Danele by visiting https://dragonflydanele.wordpress.com/
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