Q&A with J. Gabriel Gates discussion

So, who's your favorite character in Dark Territory?

Hmmmm, good question, I like Ignacio, Raphael, and Aimee, because at some point I see myself in their stories.....

I just finished Dark Territory so I can answer these questions now! lol I really liked Aimee, but I think my favorite character is Raphael. He is such a tortured yet honorable guy I can't help but love him! Who is your favorite character?

Branwen wrote: "I just finished Dark Territory so I can answer these questions now! lol I really liked Aimee, but I think my favorite character is Raphael. He is such a tortured yet honorable guy I can't help but ..."

Thanks for reading it, Branwen, and thanks for adding to the discussion. I like a lot of the characters. Of course I like Raphael for his bravery and his perseverance. I like Zhai for his commitment to his beliefs and his quiet strength, Chin for his nurturing qualities and his goofy side, Nass for his loyalty and his humor. Dalton for her boldness. And I like Aimee because I feel like I need to give her a hug. They're like my kids (if I had kids) and I love them all.

My favorite character through out the series has been Nass. He cracks me up and liked his relationship with Dalton.

Being a former student of Hung Ga (Kung Fu) I did like the relationship between Zhai, Raphael, and master Chin towards the end of the first book. My Sifu was always someone I was able to turn to (just like Zhai's dad told him to see his Sifu before he considered therapy)

Least favorite character definitely Rick. (I hate bullies)

Hi Frank! I like Nass and Dalton's relationship, too. It's always fun to write about two big personalities colliding - whether in love or conflict!

I'm glad that, as a martial arts student, the relationship between Raph, Zhai and Chin worked for you. I think the desire for a mentor is a pretty universal thing, so it was fun to tap into it for this series. I wish I had a master Chin! (Although my kunk fu teachers have been wonderful.)