Meet the Characters - An Interview with Stuart Granger from “A Ghost to Die For” by Keta Diablo

Today we’re talking to Stuart Granger, from “A Ghost to Die For,” a Paranormal Romance novel by Keta Diablo. It’s one of the books included in the All in for Love Anthology.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see?

Now this is a great question for me. Before when I looked in the mirror, I saw a young, tall, slightly slender man with nice features. Not to brag, but I think most people would consider me good-looking if not handsome. Correction: Most people would have considered me.... But since I died (more about that later) I see the same man, only he has a definite translucent element to his reflection now. 

What is people’s first impression of you?

Boy, I wish I could get their reaction, anyone's reaction, these days. Until I met Rooney Fontaine at the La Bonne Chance Resort & Casino where I died, no one has been able to see me. I have no idea why Rooney can see and hear me, but I need her help and who am I to look a gift horse in the mouth? It took me a while to convince her that I really, truly am a dead spirit (even though she doesn't believe in ghosts) and that I desperately need her help.

What is your best memory to date?

My childhood and being an older brother to Stephan. We're ten years apart but I can't tell you what a joy it was to watch him grow up, be there for him through all his cuts and bruises, and then again, as he went through the usual angsty teen years. I really missed Stephan when he went off to Afghanistan ten years ago. Didn't realize how much I missed him until I was murdered and knew the same men who tossed me off the balcony at the casino would be going after him.

What are you most afraid of?

Now that Stephan's returned from his long stint in the army, that there's no one left to warn him, tell him I didn't commit suicide like all the local newspapers said. I'm really worried Stephan will have no way of knowing those evil-doers will do the same to him. That's why I'm so happy and relieved that Rooney does see and hear me - imagine that, a ghost - and she's agreed to warn Stephan before it's too late. Did I mention Rooney has a heart as big as Texas?

What would you like it to say on your tombstone?

That not everyone agreed with my lifestyle (I'm a gay man) but I did my best to be kind to everyone that crossed my path in life. In short: He did it his way and hoped to bring a little sunshine to everyone he met.

What's your favorite food?

Well, it was pizza. Boy, do I miss that pepperoni, mushrooms and black olive pizza from Mama Genovese's Table, a local Italian restaurant here in Buffalo, New York.

What was your first impression of your brother's love interest?

That would be Rooney now. Something told me once those two met, sparks would fly. Forget the sparks...can we just say fireworks exploded like it was the 4th of July? Don't say I didn't warn you, Rooney.

If you could go back in time, what one thing would you change in your life?

Staying in touch with Stephan more often while he did his tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Siblings drift apart as they get on with their lives, I get that, but now that our parents are gone, and, well technically, I'm gone too, I wish I could retrieve the last ten years, let Stephen know how much I loved him, have always loved him.

Do you see morality as black-and-white, or with shades of gray?

Are you kidding? Pretty hard to be a gay person and look at life in black and white. Nothing is ever black and white. Everyone needs to have a little gray in their lives, be more tolerant of others.

If someone from your past showed up, who would you most NOT want it to be, and why?

Oh, that's easy. The two masked men who were waiting for me in my hotel room that night they threw me off the balcony. I wish I would have the foresight to realize that once I filed a lawsuit against a big corporation, they'd do anything to stop that lawsuit from going forward...even commit murder.

If you could make any one thing happen, what would it be?

I wish Stephan could see me and hear me like Rooney does. I wish we could have one more conversation before I move on to Summerland. Translation: Summerland - the place where spirits and ghosts go after they die and once they find peace. In my case, I can't move on to Summerland until I know Stephan will be all right.

If this is one place in the world you could go, where would it be?

Right now? See above...Summerland.

What inner doubt causes you the most difficulty?

Well, of course, I blame myself for this big fat mess we're all in. If I hadn't filed a lawsuit against the fracking company that poisoned the water at the old homestead, I wouldn't be dead now and Stephan wouldn't come from the war in the Middle East to fight another one at home.

What would make you completely happy?

Now that I've seen Rooney and Stephan together (as they run from assassins and professional hit men) that they find happiness together, and safety, of course.

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