Random Thoughts From a Tech Nerd: Character Interview with $10 Giveaway: Gideon and the Crimson Samurai by R.L. Baxter

GIDEON AND THE CRIMSON SAMURAI

R.L. Baxter

Series: Gideon and the Crimson Samurai Book 1
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Ricky Lee Baxter
Publication Date: December 1, 2014

A timeless tale about friendship, family and betrayal

Gideon Joust is your average twelve-year-old boy, with all the growing insecurities one would expect, following the mysterious disappearance of his father. On one fateful day, the boy’s world is turned upside down – leading to a chance encounter with a brash child warrior: Kibishi the Crimson Samurai.

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Character Interview

Get to know Gideon more with this character interview! Read on.

Please tell us something about yourself and your family.
Ok… uh… my name is Gideon Joust and I was born in a city called Shen. I am an only child and I was raised by both parents… for the most part. Growing up, I couldn’t make friends, so I used to play a lot with my father.
We heard your father disappeared mysteriously. How old were you then? How did that affect you?
Yeah, my father disappeared three years ago – which would have made me about eight years old. As he left, he said nothing to my mother and I. Kinda sucks, right? Naturally, I was sad and upset for a long time. However, my mother had a really hard time dealing with it. She got sick from the heartache and passed away, three years after he left. When I lost her, my sadness turned to anger, toward my father.
Did you ever go to search for him? Who helped you?
Well, I kinda didn’t have a choice. Coincidently, shortly after my mother passed away, I was kidnapped by a pair of scary soldiers. They spouted stuff about my father and an item. Fortunately, I was saved by Kibishi; a boy who goes by the title of: Crimson Samurai. He too was looking for my father and since then, we decided to travel together.
What was your life like before you met the Crimson Samurai? How different was it from after you met him?
Oh haha… like night and day. Before I met Kibishi, I was living in a large home, in the safety of Shen which has almost zero crime rate. However, despite this, I was dying inside… at least when my father left. I spent most days, going through the motions of school and running home to take care of my sickly mother. Life since meeting Kibishi was far different, in contrast. Days with Kibishi were spent fearing for my life – running into a bounty hunter or demon beast. At the same time, it was exciting. I felt alive.
What did you think of the Crimson Samurai?
Well, when I first encountered Kibishi, I thought he was a: Rude, arrogant, cold blooded killer. However, after some time being around him, I still feel the same. Although now I consider him my best friend. Talking was never Kibishi’s strong point. He’d always prefer a battle or duel. I never understood such a barbaric mind – however, who am I to complain? After all, he has saved my life countless times.
If you can turn back time, what is one thing you wish you could redo?
Hmmm, it would be nice to redo my childhood with my parents again. I miss the times when my father and I would go out to play, before coming home to my mother’s good cooking. She made the best macaroni and cheese by the way. Laughing and talking together, as the sun went down is a memory I’ll never forget and would love to experience… just once more.

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Other Books by R.L. Baxter

Check out the other books in the Gideon and the Crimson Samurai series by R.L. Baxter.

Savior (Book Two)

Thanks to Kibishi's help, Gideon was able to know the truth of his father. However, before they have time to accept his fate, Kenoke appears - bringing to light a sinister ambition.

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About R.L. Baxter

Ricky Baxter is the author of Gideon and the Crimson Samurai and a slew of short novellas. He is an avid blogger, giving advice and thoughts to fellow creators from all walks of life. Currently he lives in Tokyo Japan, where he writes and blogs. Starting out as a composer since graduating with a Ba(Hons) in music and multimedia, Ricky worked for many independent short film directors, gaining notable IMDB credits . Since then, he has embraced his earlier passion of writing fictional stories.

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