The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Will the real Alexander please stand up?” – Question 13: What is the worst thing Alexander has ever done?

Alexander gets up to a lot of mischief throughout the series, so it’s a little hard to choose. He does something dramatic and shocking at his uncle’s wedding. It involves duct tape.

Excerpt: So, what to do? What would teach him a lesson? I look round the small room. A stone angel gazes back from the wall, its hand pointing downwards. See, I know this is like an ancient signpost to the underground tunnels but here, today, the angel seems to be pointing to the old drawer unit. I pull a few drawers open and find a roll of heavy-duty silver sticky tape and a scissors.

Alexander: Dancing with Fire

When Alexander turns eighteen, he learns that he has inherited a castle, the one that houses the dance school he attends, to be exact. He’s always wanted a do-over, a chance to fix the broken parts of himself and his life. Could this be it?

Instead of allowing the school to continue on as normal, Alexander throws the students and teachers out and claims the castle as his own.

At first he’s lonely. At first he’s hesitant. Will he have any friends left after this? The events of his uncle’s televised wedding at the castle prove that, while Alexander definitely still has friends, his broken ankle is actually the least damaged part of him.

Within the ancient castle walls, a world of dark family secrets is revealed. Join Alexander as he dances on the edge of sanity and survival, navigating through the flames of his turbulent past to forge a new future.

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The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Will the real Alexander please stand up?” – Question 12: Would Alexander consider himself to have an enemy?

He considers his sister Simone to be an enemy. For a long time, he thought was his mother. I would like to take this opportunity to apologise to Alexander for his messed-up back story. I am very, very, very sorry.

Excerpt: Simone… what’s the word? Saunters? Staggers? She would think it was something sophisticated like ‘sashays,’ I bet. But it’s really more like: slithers. She slithers up to us in her crumpled red dress, hair blonde again, her minder, Ross, nowhere to be seen.

She holds up her champagne glass as if in toast. “A Manteith is back on the throne of the castle,” she says. “All is as it should be.”

“Isn’t it about time you left?” I ask, staring her down. “I can’t believe you were actually invited.”

She shakes her head. “I’m here with Ross. His guest. But it’s a bit odd, though, isn’t it?”

“Yeah,” I agree. “It is. So leave.”

Alexander: Dancing with Fire

When Alexander turns eighteen, he learns that he has inherited a castle, the one that houses the dance school he attends, to be exact. He’s always wanted a do-over, a chance to fix the broken parts of himself and his life. Could this be it?

Instead of allowing the school to continue on as normal, Alexander throws the students and teachers out and claims the castle as his own.

At first he’s lonely. At first he’s hesitant. Will he have any friends left after this? The events of his uncle’s televised wedding at the castle prove that, while Alexander definitely still has friends, his broken ankle is actually the least damaged part of him.

Within the ancient castle walls, a world of dark family secrets is revealed. Join Alexander as he dances on the edge of sanity and survival, navigating through the flames of his turbulent past to forge a new future.

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The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Will the real Alexander please stand up?” – Question 11: Any Romance in the offing?

Yes, there is romance on the horizon for Alexander, but it will take him a long time to sort out his confused feelings and fears.

Excerpt: I would like to stay thinking about her. About her smile, and how it feels when she looks at me. How I feel when she hugs me, and the things she said when I first saw her at Justin’s wedding. She said I was sexy, like she really believed it. I would like to go back there, to that moment. Maybe make some different choices. Have a different sort of evening.

Alexander: Dancing with Fire

When Alexander turns eighteen, he learns that he has inherited a castle, the one that houses the dance school he attends, to be exact. He’s always wanted a do-over, a chance to fix the broken parts of himself and his life. Could this be it?

Instead of allowing the school to continue on as normal, Alexander throws the students and teachers out and claims the castle as his own.

At first he’s lonely. At first he’s hesitant. Will he have any friends left after this? The events of his uncle’s televised wedding at the castle prove that, while Alexander definitely still has friends, his broken ankle is actually the least damaged part of him.

Within the ancient castle walls, a world of dark family secrets is revealed. Join Alexander as he dances on the edge of sanity and survival, navigating through the flames of his turbulent past to forge a new future.

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The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Will the real Alexander please stand up?” – Question 10: Person he’s learned the most from?

I’m not too sure about this. Much of what Alexander learned when he was young was twisted and strange. Bubbles does speak wise words to him sometimes, and he remembers them.

Excerpt: I could be about to find out everything I ever wanted to know. Everything that was kept from me. I could be about to find out way more than I want to know, way more than is comfortable. I mean, they didn’t tell me stuff for a reason, right? I remember Bubbles saying something like that once, after we’d been down there in the deeper parts of the dungeon.

Alexander: Dancing with Fire

When Alexander turns eighteen, he learns that he has inherited a castle, the one that houses the dance school he attends, to be exact. He’s always wanted a do-over, a chance to fix the broken parts of himself and his life. Could this be it?

Instead of allowing the school to continue on as normal, Alexander throws the students and teachers out and claims the castle as his own.

At first he’s lonely. At first he’s hesitant. Will he have any friends left after this? The events of his uncle’s televised wedding at the castle prove that, while Alexander definitely still has friends, his broken ankle is actually the least damaged part of him.

Within the ancient castle walls, a world of dark family secrets is revealed. Join Alexander as he dances on the edge of sanity and survival, navigating through the flames of his turbulent past to forge a new future.

Book on Amazon:

Series on Amazon

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

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The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Will the real Alexander please stand up?” – Question 9: Favourite Teacher at the Castle?

Much as he wouldn’t want to admit it, Alexander enjoys being challenged in class, so does appreciate his father’s exacting teaching.

Excerpt: They really made furniture to last back in the olden times. Dragging this chair up these steps is possibly the hardest workout of my life. And I’ve been put through my paces by the great Aleksandr Zolotov. Not for a while, though. And it shows. I’m sweating, really sweating; I stop to wipe my eyes with my sleeve.

Alexander: Dancing with Fire

When Alexander turns eighteen, he learns that he has inherited a castle, the one that houses the dance school he attends, to be exact. He’s always wanted a do-over, a chance to fix the broken parts of himself and his life. Could this be it?

Instead of allowing the school to continue on as normal, Alexander throws the students and teachers out and claims the castle as his own.

At first he’s lonely. At first he’s hesitant. Will he have any friends left after this? The events of his uncle’s televised wedding at the castle prove that, while Alexander definitely still has friends, his broken ankle is actually the least damaged part of him.

Within the ancient castle walls, a world of dark family secrets is revealed. Join Alexander as he dances on the edge of sanity and survival, navigating through the flames of his turbulent past to forge a new future.

Book on Amazon:

Series on Amazon

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The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Will the real Alexander please stand up?” – Question 8: Worst Habit?

Alexander has a strange and unhealthy habit, leftover from childhood, of blurring his eyes and imagining that his father is him. He mentions it in the excerpt below as he’s watching some film footage from the past.

Excerpt: Are they to be given no peace at all? Possibly some of the ‘him as me’ habit is carrying into this; I’m taking it all really personally.

Alexander: Dancing with Fire

When Alexander turns eighteen, he learns that he has inherited a castle, the one that houses the dance school he attends, to be exact. He’s always wanted a do-over, a chance to fix the broken parts of himself and his life. Could this be it?

Instead of allowing the school to continue on as normal, Alexander throws the students and teachers out and claims the castle as his own.

At first he’s lonely. At first he’s hesitant. Will he have any friends left after this? The events of his uncle’s televised wedding at the castle prove that, while Alexander definitely still has friends, his broken ankle is actually the least damaged part of him.

Within the ancient castle walls, a world of dark family secrets is revealed. Join Alexander as he dances on the edge of sanity and survival, navigating through the flames of his turbulent past to forge a new future.

Book on Amazon:

Series on Amazon

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

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The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Will the real Alexander please stand up?” – Question 7: Favourite Food?

Alexander likes most home cooking, not having experienced it until he was eight years old.

Excerpt: Back in the foyer, I lift the cloth off the basket and my favourite homemade chocolate cupcakes with the little silver stars on top stare up at me.

Alexander: Dancing with Fire

When Alexander turns eighteen, he learns that he has inherited a castle, the one that houses the dance school he attends, to be exact. He’s always wanted a do-over, a chance to fix the broken parts of himself and his life. Could this be it?

Instead of allowing the school to continue on as normal, Alexander throws the students and teachers out and claims the castle as his own.

At first he’s lonely. At first he’s hesitant. Will he have any friends left after this? The events of his uncle’s televised wedding at the castle prove that, while Alexander definitely still has friends, his broken ankle is actually the least damaged part of him.

Within the ancient castle walls, a world of dark family secrets is revealed. Join Alexander as he dances on the edge of sanity and survival, navigating through the flames of his turbulent past to forge a new future.

Book on Amazon:

Series on Amazon

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

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The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Will the real Alexander please stand up?” – Question 6: Worst Memory?

Alexander’s worst memory has been alluded to in the previous book, Bubbles. It involves a radiator.

Excerpt: I talk. I drink wine. I bleat stuff about Simone that I haven’t thought about in a long time. Then there’s the radiator. I’ve never told anyone about that, but Crispin gets the full story tonight. It’s ‘a real doozy’ as he says.

Alexander: Dancing with Fire

When Alexander turns eighteen, he learns that he has inherited a castle, the one that houses the dance school he attends, to be exact. He’s always wanted a do-over, a chance to fix the broken parts of himself and his life. Could this be it?

Instead of allowing the school to continue on as normal, Alexander throws the students and teachers out and claims the castle as his own.

At first he’s lonely. At first he’s hesitant. Will he have any friends left after this? The events of his uncle’s televised wedding at the castle prove that, while Alexander definitely still has friends, his broken ankle is actually the least damaged part of him.

Within the ancient castle walls, a world of dark family secrets is revealed. Join Alexander as he dances on the edge of sanity and survival, navigating through the flames of his turbulent past to forge a new future.

Book on Amazon:

Series on Amazon

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

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The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Will the real Alexander please stand up?” – Question 5: Plans for the Future?

This will change as the story progresses, but at the start of the book, Alexander wants a complete do-over of his life.

Excerpt: I know I brought my own messed-up, twisted heart into this house, and though coming here felt like a healing experience, it was a major shock too. It makes no sense, but I want a do-over now. I want to step into the light properly…

Alexander: Dancing with Fire

When Alexander turns eighteen, he learns that he has inherited a castle, the one that houses the dance school he attends, to be exact. He’s always wanted a do-over, a chance to fix the broken parts of himself and his life. Could this be it?

Instead of allowing the school to continue on as normal, Alexander throws the students and teachers out and claims the castle as his own.

At first he’s lonely. At first he’s hesitant. Will he have any friends left after this? The events of his uncle’s televised wedding at the castle prove that, while Alexander definitely still has friends, his broken ankle is actually the least damaged part of him.

Within the ancient castle walls, a world of dark family secrets is revealed. Join Alexander as he dances on the edge of sanity and survival, navigating through the flames of his turbulent past to forge a new future.

Book on Amazon:

Series on Amazon

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

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The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Will the real Alexander please stand up?” – Question 4: Who would Alexander consider to be his Best Friend?

Alexander remains blessed with many friends, despite having thrown them out of their home and school. His absolute best friends are his brother Alexei, and Bubbles of the previous book in the series.

Excerpt: …and then Bubbles too! The presence of my other best friend is a surprise. We almost became more than friends at the end of last term, but then I went away down south. And, though we texted a lot, we never spoke about it, that ‘more than just friends’ thing. So I’m not sure it’s still a thing.

When Alexander turns eighteen, he learns that he has inherited a castle, the one that houses the dance school he attends, to be exact. He’s always wanted a do-over, a chance to fix the broken parts of himself and his life. Could this be it?

Instead of allowing the school to continue on as normal, Alexander throws the students and teachers out and claims the castle as his own.

At first he’s lonely. At first he’s hesitant. Will he have any friends left after this? The events of his uncle’s televised wedding at the castle prove that, while Alexander definitely still has friends, his broken ankle is actually the least damaged part of him.

Within the ancient castle walls, a world of dark family secrets is revealed. Join Alexander as he dances on the edge of sanity and survival, navigating through the flames of his turbulent past to forge a new future.

Book on Amazon

Series on Amazon

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

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