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Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 Interview with Local Author: Carl Aabye By Michael J. Steele-------- About the Author: Carl Aabye has worked hard for much of his life, and he has "finagled some too," as he puts it. He’s a thinking man inside of a working man, an Eric Hoffer sort of guy, who sees the workingman’s point of view. He adds, "I don’t always take the beaten path; I’d rather take the road less traveled." Sometimes his questioning has created consternation among teachers and critics alike. "As a growing boy I had a contrary nature, which is like a double-edged sword now. If someone said ‘white’ to me, I replied ‘black’." Good evening Mr. Aabye, let me begin by asking you a few questions; is that all right with you? “No problem,” answered Carl. Q: Carl, When and where did you decide to write your first book: Terrorists Among Us? A: Back in March of 2002 at the Fryn’ Pan in Fargo, ND. Q: Why did you choose to right about the particular topic of Terrorism? A: Because I was reading an interesting article in the Minneapolis Tribune, which involved an up incoming meeting about the Matricula Consular identification status. Q: What did you find out about this Matricula Consular that led you to right the book: Terrorist’s Among Us? A: I deducted that it amounted to be a de facto United States citizenship. Q: Who did you write about in the book? A: Myself, if I was a fundamentalist Muslim, which I am not. Q: How much of the book would you say is fiction? A: That’s a tough question because I could answer that it’s 100% fiction, but in my mind I can visualize that the events that take place in the book could have actually happened. Q: In your second book: Patriot Act- Gone Awry you write about an incident where three Federal agents get killed while doing a sneak and peek search warrant. Moreover, do you believe that this could or has happened in the past or will happen in the future? A: Yes and yes, because for national security reasons the Patriot Act of 2001 allows the Government to use new methods to perform investigations. Q: Where do the events in the story take place? A: Moorhead and northern Minnesota, however, the climax of the story ends up in Tombstone, Arizona. Q: Who are the main characters in the book? A: Two College Students by the names of Carl and Chad. Q: What drove Carl to commit the crimes that he commits in the book? A: Self protection in his Dad’s house. Q: The story takes place in 2003; in your recollection has anything similar happened in reality which is comparable to your book since the book was completed in 2007? A: Not that I am aware of, although, I am aware of allot of changes in evolving case law. Q: Is it true that you held on to the manuscript for your latest novel: Savants’ Melody of Mystery for ten long years before you decided to publish it? A: Yes, I am afraid that’s true, but Mr. Steele as I tell everyone else, I can’t tell you what is true or isn’t true in the story, and if I did tell you I’d have to kill you. Q: When did you get interested in the writing craft? A: Good question, in my grade school years I was likely dyslectic, and a poor student, so I gravitated to manual labor type jobs until I reached the age of 58, when I began singing Karaoke and writing books. Q: Why did you decide to write as a fiction writer over some other format? A: Allot of friends asked me, “why don’t you right a story about your own life?” and I told them that I don’t think I could make that story believable, but then again fiction has to be believable but the truth doesn’t. So read my latest novel: Savants’ Melody of Mystery and have at it! Q: Is there any advice that you would like to share with future fiction writers? A: I am only in it for the love. Q: Carl, In conclusion, where can a person find out further information about you and your books? A: They can go to www.carlaabyebooks.com or they can go to Zandbroz in downtown Fargo or they can even order a book online at www.barnesandnoble.com In addition, I will be performing throughout the F/M area at a Karaoke bar near you. If you find me and you decide to purchase any of my books; I will gladly personalize the book with my autograph for you or that special someone.