Title: The Story Of Lansing Lotte (Legendary Rockstars #2)
Author: L.B. Dunbar
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: April 28, 2015
Synopsis
I get it. I’ve heard the jokes. My name sounds like some medieval character who was a hero. Hell, my best friend’s named Arturo King. Ring any medieval bells? But this is my story and I’m no hero. I also get the jokes. Lancelot is a play on the words lance and lot, and a lance refers to a sword, which is a euphemism for dick. What does a man do with his dick? He fucks. A lot. So if my name is Lansing Lotte, I must be “fucking lot.” Get it? Fucking a lot? Which I’m not saying I don’t, that’s not the point. Another reference to something sexual. Get my point? Huh, I made a punny. But again this is my story, and I haven’t done anything funny. In fact, I’ve killed three women, and only one of them I loved. Yeah, that’s right? Not laughing now. It’s not funny. And I’m definitely no fucking hero.
Character
Introduction: Lansing Lotte
Paisley Belle reporting for Guitar Central. Today’s interview is
with Lansing Lotte, guitar hero for the award winning rock band, The Nights.
Despite the recent tragedy for The Nights, I was able to sit down with Mr.
Lotte in a small coffee shop down the street from his historical home in New
York City. Perkins Vale, drummer, and Tristan Lyons, bass guitarist, will be
joining us soon, but with the few private minutes alone, I begin my inquiry.
Let’s
start with how you got into music?
L: My mother was the most instrumental in
my introduction to the guitar. Pardon the pun. She was what you’d call laid
back, a naturalist, almost hippy-like. Music surrounded us and she eventually
taught me to play on a 1931 Gibson L-I Flattop. I still have that guitar all
these years later.
Speaking
of family, we understand you’ve had a rather unusual upbringing.
L: (growing fidgety) I don’t typically talk
about it, but yes, Vivian DuLac is not my natural mother. Yes, I did inherit
Logres Construction.
Lansing
remains silent for a moment, reflective, and I decide to move on.
Tell
me about your nickname: The Lady Killer.
L: (flinches at first, but then relaxes,
pushing his longer bangs off his forehead) Yeah, well, I’m okay with the ladies
(a sly crooked smile begins and those blue eyes sparkle), but I’ve been known
to make a few mistakes, break a few hearts. Maybe one too many. (sighs).
Broken
hearts, what about being a hero?
L: (sitting up straighter and continuing to
fidget with the coffee cup in front of him) I wouldn’t say I’m a hero. I did
what anyone would do. I have…a connection…to the little girl. I needed to get
to her.
(Raising my eyebrow) A connection, how?
L: (smiling deeper) It’s a long story
(laughs).
Well,
tell me the story of the band. How did you all come together?
L: I met Arturo when we were teenagers;
he’s two years older than me. It was a fight over a girl (he looks away for a
moment). Anyway, met Perkins in the
woods one summer. We just sort of clicked. He’s a natural on the drums. Met
Tristan after Arturo went to college. We just gel, a band of brothers.
(I soften my tone) And speaking of brothers, how are you all holding up with the news of
Arturo?
L: What news?
Well,
the recent events surrounding Arturo and his…
L: There is no news. All we know is Arturo
was in an accident. I’m sure you’ve seen the images. Graphic. Disturbing. But
we are still hoping for the best. He’s been spotted sporadically, but we don’t
have any definite leads. What we do know, is if Arturo King were dead, we would
all feel it. Our connection is that
strong. If one goes, we would know it.
In an
attempt to change directions, I ask:
How is Guinevere DeGrance?
L: Why?
I’m
taken aback for a moment and then he continues.
L: I apologize. Guinevere is holding up the
best she can. Obviously this has all been quite a blow to her. She’s been through
a lot, but she’s a strong woman. She’ll make it through this. She has me. She
has the band. We are all there for one another.
There
for each other, but who is there for you, specifically? (winking)
L: (seeming to relax). Someone amazing is
there for me. I didn’t see her coming,
but she means everything to me. She’s changed my life, literally. It’s a new
chapter for me, and I’m looking forward to where this will lead (smiles
deeply).
I can
feel the exciting energy for his unspoken new love interest, but I decide not
to pry further.
Okay,
can you comment on your world tour being cancelled?
L: We had to cancel. We won’t continue
without Arturo, so we decided to wait. The fans have been understanding. We are
still working on finishing the album, and looking forward to a release
tentatively in August. We appreciate everyone’s support for Arturo and we are
certain he feels the love they keep sending out to him.
Anything
you want to say to your fans?
L: We love you. Thanks for your support.
We’re sticking together, no worries. You
can keep up to date with all things The Nights on Facebook at:
At that point, a beautiful blonde woman and
a little girl dressed in a ladybug costume enter the coffee shop. Lansing’s
attention shifts immediately and the little girl waves to him. He winks at her
and she giggles in response. I don’t miss that his eyes wander up to the woman
who waits patiently in line for coffee, not acknowledging him. The weight of
the Lady Killer’s attention must be too much, because she turns toward us, and
slowly smiles at Mr. Lotte. I’ve seen that look before on a few ladies of society.
This one definitely has more-than-a-crush on the rock star sitting before me,
but I can tell by the look on his face, he feels the same way about her.
There’s no sign of Perkins Vale or Tristan
Lyons, but I can’t wait to get the nitty-gritty on the quiet member of the
band, Perkins. That giant drummer has some secrets, and I can’t wait to learn
them next.
Paisley Bell, Guitar Central. 2015
The Legend of Arturo King
(Legendary Rockstars #1)
About The Author
L.B. Dunbar loves to read to the point it might be classified as an addiction. The past few years especially she has relished the many fabulous YA authors, the new genre of New Adult, traditional romances, and historical romances. A romantic at heart, she’s been accused of having an overactive imagination, as if that was a bad thing. Author of the Sensations Collection, Sound Advice, Taste Test, Fragrance Free, Touch Screen, and the upcoming Sight Words, she is also author of the Legendary Rock Star series, beginning with The Legend of Arturo King. She grew up in Michigan, but has lived in Chicago for longer, calling it home with her husband and four children.
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