GA Hauser's Blog- : An interview with Mark Antonious Richfield- Moving On

Welcome to my new blog post, an interview with Mark Antonious Richfield for the coming release of ‘Moving On’ this Valentine's Day.

Mark and I are on the backyard patio of Mark’s home in Bel Air, on a glorious Southern California afternoon in February. Mark is wearing black slacks and a black cashmere V-neck sweater and ankle boots. He’s seated across from me on a metal chair on his deck.

Me: Well! Thanks for allowing me an interview. I think you have some ‘man-splaining’ to do.

Mark: Do I?

Me: Yup. Do you know how pissed off people are at you?

Mark: Yes.

Me: I mean, hate-mail. Ouch.

Mark: I am well aware of the consequences of my actions.

Me: Why don’t you explain? Why did you have to kick Steve out? I don’t get it and neither do they.

Mark: (runs his hand over his long hair) He became violent.

Me: (I wait for more.) And?

Mark: I detest violence. He went to strike Stan.

Me: Uh, dude? You spent all weekend screwing your new modeling buddy. What did you think he would do?

Mark: You may tolerate being struck by a spouse, I do not. As far as I’m concerned that was the deciding factor.

Me: (feeling confused) Wait. You kicked Steve out because he was going to get violent with you and Stan?

Mark: Yes.

Me: Wow. That’s harsh. Couldn’t you just have talked about it?

Mark: No, love. I have a zero tolerance for it. My father used to beat me. No. That is where I draw the line.

Me: (still a little shell shocked) So, if Steve hadn’t done that, you would have…? What?

Mark: (appears uncomfortable with the discussion) Look, lovely, what’s done is done. If you want a list of reasons as to why I had to draw a line, then read the bloody book.

Me: Your fans hate you for what you did to Steve. They feel as if Steve put up with your BS for ten years.

Mark: Then, he’s well rid of me. Yes?

Me: Do you think your fans will eventually accept the changes in your life? Accept Stan?

Mark: Stan is delightful. He wants children, as do I. Steven has no desire to have them. If my fans dislike Stan, it’s because they haven’t given him a chance. Anyone who believes he is evil or a gold digger couldn’t be further from the truth.

Me: Uh, the kid thing. Yeah, that’s a biggie for a couple.

Mark: Indeed. They hated Alexander when he first showed up at my door, remember?

Me: Oh, God, they despised him. (laughs)

Mark: I received hate mail about Alexander. So? Hate mail may come again, until everyone understands why I did it.

Me: They love Steve.

Mark: (shifts in the chair, crosses and uncrosses his legs) I love him as well. I will always love my Steven.

Me: So, you’re trying to get your dad’s company back. Any chance Jack can swing that for you?

Mark: I hope so. It was left to me by my parents. We shall see.

Me: Mark, is there anything you want to tell the fans who have had a terrible time dealing with your breakup?

Mark: (sighs heavily) Oh, my pet…things change. You know what annoys me?

Me: Um. Getting older?

Mark: Cheeky monkey. Yes, but that’s not what I was going to say. My fans have a short memory. They don’t recall some of the trying times both Steven and I have endured. In the long run, I do feel this is best for us both.

Me: (staring at him) But, that’s just it. For better or worse. I mean, you took a vow, Mark.

Mark: Steven didn’t think much of weddings and vows when he crashed Sharon and my wedding.

Me: Ohh, snap! Huh.

Mark: Look, my lovely, the point is, life goes on. We change, we grow, and we try our best. You realize Tadzio is mad for Steven. Do you really think he’s going to go without?

Me: No. Tadzio is going to make sure Steve’s satisfied, but, Tadzio is not you.

Mark: So, the reason for this interview was to chastise me?

Me: Can I spank you? (blushes)

Mark: No.

Me: Drat. Okay, Mark Antonious, I guess we’ll all have to deal with the fallout you left us. But, expect loads of hate mail no matter what you do.

Mark: I am prepared. I’ve gotten hate mail since I first met you. Perhaps they think I’m too pretty. (he makes a silly face at me)

Me: Yeah, that’s it. (laughs) Oh, Mark, Mark, Mark…

Mark: Yes?

Me: Can I kiss you?

Mark: (points to his cheek as he smiles)

Me: Mmm.

Mark: (chuckling) Behave, Ms Hauser.

Me: Nah. Behaving badly is so much more fun.

Mark: Indeed.

Me: Thanks, as usual, for taking the time out from your hectic life to chat with me. Good luck on the next book in the series.

Mark: I should be saying that to you.

Me: Oh! Ha.

Mark: I just want to say a big thank you to the fans who have shown their concern for myself and Steven. I hope they understand that everything works out for the best, in the end.

Me: Change. They hate it. But, hopefully they’ll learn to love you all over again.

Mark: Let us hope so.

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Get ready for ACTION! MOVING ON- coming Valentine’s Day.