On The Grill: Perry the Prickler

I have a thing for Perry, the sassy Prickler that is verging on a cult following. Perry lives within Fire Country, a blazing world created by author David Estes. Considering he's stuck firmly in the ground, he was incredibly hard to pin down. Desperate fans are wandering Fire Country just for a glimpse of his prickles. Luckily, I was able to track down his assistant, David Estes and arranged an interview with the smart mouthed Prickler himself. Check out the Fire Country book birthday and giveaway HERE.

Hi online human blog people! sways in the wind For those of you who don’t know me, I’m everyone’s favorite character from David Estes’s book, Fire Country. I’m a cactus, or a prickler as the local tribes people call me, as well as an amateur stand-up comedian. (Don’t pretend like you didn’t laugh at at least one thing I said in Fire Country.) I want to thank Kelly the Diva Booknerd for having me on her awesome blog (whatever a blog is).

February is the month of love, so what advice can Perry provide for the perfect date?

Answer:


Easy! The most important thing is setting. You want it to be romantical. You want your special someone to feel relaxed and at ease, like he or she is the only one in the world that matters to you. Personally I recommend night time, when the Sun Goddess’s angry heat has passed away and the Moon Goddess is casting her beautiful gaze across the earth and the stars. Preferably choose a night that’s clear, with a light breeze to cool the desert heat.

The second thing to remember is to be witty and complimentary, like yours truly. No one likes a date with too many awkward silences. On the other hand, no one likes a blabber mouth either, so choose your words wisely. Personally, I like to hit the lady-pricklers with a mix of compliments about the green sheen of their skin or the way their flowers compliment their prickly barbs, but then I might tell a joke about their mothers. If they don’t laugh at that, there’s something wrong with them.
Perry, if you were looking for love, who would your ideal lady Prickler be?

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There’s no IF about it. I AM looking for love, always. Just like any highly eligible male prickler, I’m looking for the perfect lady-prickler to spend my life with. I was recently introduced by my only human friend, Siena, to a gorgeous lady-prickler named Layla. Siena even planted her next to me, so we get to spend a lot of time together. I told the story of how we met on another blog thingy, HERE.

It’s still early, but I think she might be THE ONE. First and foremost, she’s got the looks. Her skin is a lovely light-green shade with cute white flowers at the tips of each of her limbs. She’s shorter than me (also important for a guy with an ego), slim, and has lovely red-tipped prickly barbs. Although it might sound shallow, looks are important, because you can’t be with someone you’re not attracted to, right? Oh and she’s got this rich voice that makes me think of springtime and sweet things, like honey.

More than all that though, is her sense of humor. She laughs at the funny things I say (which is mostly everything) and groans at the jokes that fall flat. And she’s funny in her own right, leaving me in stitches most days.

And don’t tell anyone, but if I catch the wind just right, and she does too, we can sway together so that our limbs touch. Let me tell you, it’s magic!
Have you thought about the fame and fortune of Hollywood at all and ditching David Estes?

Answer:


Will David Estes be reading this? You know what, I don’t care either way. Let him read it. I don’t want to sound ungrateful, but if David Estes thinks he can limit my appearances in his books to a couple of minor scenes and hold back my career, he’s got another thing coming. I’ve already done three interviews and multiple guest posts and from what I hear I’ve got quite a fan following. If I knew what Hollywood was, I’d be there in a second. In any case, I’m getting plenty of offers from other writers to star in books that are all about me, I’m just waiting for the right one.
Have you heard of Global Warming Perry? Do you think it's had an effect on Fire County?

Answer:


Warm? Whatever Global Warming is, I think it has escalated to Global Burning. Where I’m from there’s no such thing as warm. The coldest days are HOT and the hottest days are like living in Hell. From what I hear there are places nearby that are cold (a meaningless word to me) and that have snow and ice (whatever those things are), but in my world there is only heat—hence the name Fire Country. But if there ever was a thing called Global Warming I’m sure it contributed to the creation of Fire Country.
Rumour has it, there is a Prickly Pear growing Cactus in Mexico talking smack about you. What would you say to those who aren't Perry fans?

Answer:


I happen to know that Prickler Pear. His name is Otis. I’ve never trusted anyone named Otis, have you? Look, when you reach the big time and get famous, there will always be those who try to bring you down. But it’s just jealousy, plain and simple. Otis should stuff his head in the sand and cool down.

Who, besides Otis, isn’t a Perry fan? I haven’t met a non-fan yet, have you? If there ever was such a simpleminded wooloo hater like that, I’d tell them to eat blaze and burn themselves. Pardon my French.
Now that both the Country Saga and Dwellers series have come to an end, what's next for Perry?

Answer:


An end? The books might be finished but the story continues on. For now, I’ll keep getting to know Layla, enjoying life, mocking silly humans like Siena, and basically sticking my prickly nose in others’ business. Eventually I’m sure the right offer will come along and I’ll start my own adventure.
And do you think we'll see you in a short spin off series?

Answer:


Ha! You’ll have to ask David Estes, because I’ve asked him that a dozen times. I’ve never met a more stubborn writer. Together we could make millions, but he doesn’t see it yet.
Not only do you have a loyal fan group, but now I hear you're on Twitter and causing mayhem on Goodreads as well. How are you finding social media?

Answer:


I tweet all the time, which makes me feel kinda wooloo, like I’m a bird or something. I’m not sure what it all really means, but supposedly zillions of people can see what I say, so I’m glad I’ve been on my best behavior. The world’s not ready for TOTAL PERRY just yet. Even still, I’ve had a few arguments with other Twitterers and Goodreaders. Of course, I won each time. All in all, I’m enjoying connecting with more than just the buzzards and the ’zards who happen to pass by my way.
And finally, for those who haven't read Fire Country and are considering using the free code to download, what would you say to push them into giving it a go?

Answer:


If you like action, adventure, a touch of romance, and plenty of twists and turns, you’ll love this YA dystopian book, even if I’m only in it for a couple of scenes (which, of course, are the best ones). Although I hate to admit it, in this case David Estes told a pretty good tale.
Thanks for having me on your blog thingy, Kelly the Diva Booknerd! If you or your members are ever in Fire Country, pop by and say hello and I’ll even prick your arm!

10 comments

  1. HAHAHAHA!!! Oh, this interview had me in stitches! Come on, stubborn David Estes, write Perry his own book! lol

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    1. Even a novella, I'm sure Perry isn't that fussy. David must really stop riding on his prickly coat tails. Thanks for stopping by Jenny.

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  2. Ohhh Perry!! You are the most amazing prickler! That David Estes dude had better get a move on and give you your own book!!

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    1. Damn straight he does Karen. Honestly, how much bigger does Perry need to be to deserve his own series. I think we may need to start a petition.

      FREE PERRY.

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  3. Lol, I haven't read the book yet but I still found this pretty amusing. Thanks for sharing! :D

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    1. If you don't have a copy yet Mel, head onto http://www.divabooknerd.com/2014/02/fire-country-first-book-birthday-and.html and nab the coupon code to download one for free. It's awesome.

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  4. Hahah oh this was the most amazing interview with our beloved Prickler! David be aware, Perry is going to run off and be the star in his own show!

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    1. I think Perry's surpassed even David's expectations, the sassy Prickler sure does have a mind of his own. Wonder how he and Layla are getting along.

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  5. Perry's interviews are so entertaining! He does have a way with words, leaving us all in hysterics!

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    1. He's clearly the star of the Country Saga, who knew Pricklers were so quick witted and sassy,

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