tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post6424383607464109239..comments2024-01-01T16:44:48.677-08:00Comments on Marie Treanor's Romantic Theme Party: Welcome Bonnie Dee!Marie Treanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910679808761240343noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-29444021874703482562011-04-01T04:59:16.647-07:002011-04-01T04:59:16.647-07:00Big congrats Heather!!!
Valerie
in GermanyBig congrats Heather!!!<br /><br />Valerie<br />in GermanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-23825013396128970342011-03-31T22:38:10.528-07:002011-03-31T22:38:10.528-07:00And the winner of Vampires' Consort is...
HEA...And the winner of Vampires' Consort is... <br />HEATHER S!<br /><br />Congratulations, Heather! You've given your email address, so you don't need to do anything else, except enjoy the book :)<br /><br />MarieMarie Treanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910679808761240343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-64115154323897155412011-03-31T22:34:14.635-07:002011-03-31T22:34:14.635-07:00Well,among those who had a preference, it looks li...Well,among those who had a preference, it looks like we still prefer the traditional night-walking vampire :). Still, I wouldn't close the book on the day-walkers either! <br /><br />Thanks for all your comments! And Bonnie, thanks so much for being guest of honour yesterday, and for joining the party after such a hectic day at work!<br /><br />I'll be back in a moment with Bonnie's winner...<br /><br />MarieMarie Treanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910679808761240343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-19500095039414273662011-03-31T19:40:20.153-07:002011-03-31T19:40:20.153-07:00I don't have a preference from day or night wa...I don't have a preference from day or night walker. As long as it makes sense to the book I'm fine with it. I do like when writers put their own spin to the vampire myth. It can make the same trope seem new and refreshing.<br /><br />heather.scarboro[at]gmail[dot]comHeather Scarborohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303500451819428645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-58320392138573441252011-03-31T17:32:59.997-07:002011-03-31T17:32:59.997-07:00I love the idea of a vampire living on a tropical ...I love the idea of a vampire living on a tropical island! Can't wait to read it!<br /><br />susanmik@gmail.comSusanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139270715006822223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-84121759379095021042011-03-31T16:31:25.310-07:002011-03-31T16:31:25.310-07:00I agree, I definitely prefer nightwalkers, too. Th...I agree, I definitely prefer nightwalkers, too. Those Salvatore brothers with their day-rings have it far too easy and seem way too human. I'd rather see more monster in a vampire.Bonnie Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14243665903604771334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-1523776058452715602011-03-31T15:49:18.451-07:002011-03-31T15:49:18.451-07:00I prefer the night walker type of vampire; it give...I prefer the night walker type of vampire; it gives the stories more atmosphere. If the vampire is the villain, I definitely want him to be the night walking variety; the hero needs some advantage and it leads to scenes where he has to hurry because the sun is setting.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00004279428810379876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-83508204415200503582011-03-31T14:49:38.491-07:002011-03-31T14:49:38.491-07:00BTW, Congrats on your upcoming release, Marie. The...BTW, Congrats on your upcoming release, Marie. The covers for your series are so sumptuous and beautiful. Gotta love a red satin dress.Bonnie Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14243665903604771334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-16053097643688160572011-03-31T14:21:25.640-07:002011-03-31T14:21:25.640-07:00I read part of this and particularly enjoyed the r...I read part of this and particularly enjoyed the relationship between Jacob and Valerian. Akila added a new type of strength to the mix. <br /><br />I haven't read the whole thing yet -- but don't bother entering me into the contest. I bought a copy already.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02495558736099438348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-70334644084973118202011-03-31T14:11:39.949-07:002011-03-31T14:11:39.949-07:00Glad you made it, Bonnie! I'm more intrigued b...Glad you made it, Bonnie! I'm more intrigued by the minute :)<br /><br />MarieMarie Treanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910679808761240343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-47118620318271082162011-03-31T13:34:55.993-07:002011-03-31T13:34:55.993-07:00I actually prefer both and I think it depends on t...I actually prefer both and I think it depends on the story itself. Vampires that only come out in the dark always feel more threatening and more dangerous. Nightwalkers give you that sense of danger and not human and so otherworldy when you take in to account that huge difference when they can't see the sun. Vampires who can come out in the day are intriguing because it makes you wonder what else is out there when you find out that yes, there are vampires and you can't hide under the cover of day and the bursting to flames in the sun is a myth. It also gives you a sense of danger, but makes it easier for them to blend in and seem more human. I love them both :)Jolene and Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430221887990969543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-64242109241511186252011-03-31T13:34:04.896-07:002011-03-31T13:34:04.896-07:00I found the most interesting aspect for me was dev...I found the most interesting aspect for me was developing a backstory for the two guys, both of whom have lived long, complicated lives. Valarian was a cruel warlord, invading lands, killing, raping, pillaging when he was alive. He was happy to be turned and to become even more powerful as a vampire, for many years, being a violent douche. Until a woman softened and changed him and he began his long road to redemption. At the time of our story, he's a wealthy philanthropist, doing as much good as he can in the world to make up for lost time.<br /><br />Jacob was a German interred in a prison camp during WWII. At that time Valarian (already well on his redemptive journey) was attached to the soldiers freeing the prisoners. He found Jacob near death and offered to turn him (well--half turn him because a thrall is in sort of a nebulous state between human and vampire). Jacob would be bound to him, and in return Valarian would help him mete out justice to the Nazis who'd killed his fam, traveling all the way to Argentina to see it finished.<br /><br />So all that was in motion long before this current story where they get mixed up with Akila.Bonnie Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14243665903604771334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-63061683836844725582011-03-31T13:24:50.365-07:002011-03-31T13:24:50.365-07:00Hi, sorry I was actually BUSY at work for a change...Hi, sorry I was actually BUSY at work for a change (usually my job is so quiet I can work on writing while there), but I'm home now. <br /><br />Yes, the thrall idea is put forth in Dracula with Renfield. Since the vamp can't operate by day, he needs an agent to secure lodgings and make certain his coffin is sent ahead there, etc. Of course my vamp doesn't sleep in a coffin. Instead he's a very cosmopolitan, modern guy with a gorgeous spread on a secluded island. <br /><br />His thrall, Jacob, is not running around half crazed and eating bugs like Rennfield. And I decided he still has to be wary of direct sunlight but he can accomplish tasks for his Master, plus provide companionship over the decades as he also has longevity. Thus they develop a very intimate master/servant/lover relationship.Bonnie Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14243665903604771334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-5681448233690961092011-03-31T12:39:26.071-07:002011-03-31T12:39:26.071-07:00Hi guys - thanks for all the comments! I'm sur...Hi guys - thanks for all the comments! I'm sure Bonnie will be in later to respond herself.<br /><br />Anne, I don't think I've ever been happy with a film or tv version of a beloved book! As you say, I think you just have to try and divorce the two and enjoy the tv series for what it is.<br /><br />Darcy, thanks for the kind words about Gothic Dragon and fir Bonnie, I'm really glad you enjoyed her excerpt!<br /><br />Gaby, I think thralls probably began with Renfield in Dracula. Some of my vampires in the Awakened by Blood books have humans who help them, some of whom are called "slaves". What makes Bonnie's book stand out for me, is making the often "despised" thrall into an intriguing main character in his own right. She's a very talented writer!<br /><br />MarieMarie Treanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910679808761240343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-72295487418720026492011-03-31T11:51:06.031-07:002011-03-31T11:51:06.031-07:00Hi Ms. Dee and Ms Treanor!
I only read a little o...Hi Ms. Dee and Ms Treanor!<br /><br />I only read a little of the excerpt but I'm already intrigued by the story!<br /><br />As for my preference? I sort of like the idea of vampires not being able to go out in the daylight because I think that's just the type of vampire I was raised on. Every once in awhile though it's nice to find out about a author/director that creating an out of the ordinary vampire when it comes being a night or day dweller.<br /><br />For me though there are also a couple of exception when it comes to vampire that can dwell in both the night and day and those exceptions are Blade from the Blade Trilogy movies and Akasha from the Queen of the Damned movie.<br /><br />Going back to the book for a moment. I'm also intrigued by the idea of the thrall, the idea that vampires have someone that can do things that vampires can't is interesting.<br /><br />Do all vampires have people like that? It probably changes depending on who's creating the vampire show/movie/or book.<br /><br />Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunters have squires that help them out when they need it but I don't think they're considered thralls though, they pretty much help them out of their own free will.<br /><br />Good luck with the new release Ms. Dee! I hope I get to read it someday!Gabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239198794692068127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-8829071148313124272011-03-31T10:20:21.258-07:002011-03-31T10:20:21.258-07:00I prefer my vampires to be night dwellers. Don...I prefer my vampires to be night dwellers. Don't like them to be too perfect! Also like the idea of thralls that have to help the vampires during the day. Vampires' Consort sounds so good. I really loved the excerpt! :)annalisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06716147005742855620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-74373398808451717652011-03-31T10:19:25.580-07:002011-03-31T10:19:25.580-07:00Good morning Marie,
I have wanted your Gothic Dra...Good morning Marie,<br /><br />I have wanted your Gothic Dragon when it first came out, and enjoyed the excerpt above.<br />I have been hooked on the Angel series since it came out and the night time vamps are something that have always tickled me *S*<br />It keeps their mystery and legend true, and sexy.<br />Thank you for the lovely chance to peek into this story. It's now at the top of my gotta have in the paranormal passion I love so much.<br /><br />Thank You!<br /><br />Darcy<br /><br />pommawolf @ hotmail dot comePommawolf Emeraldwolfeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08461210717200887476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-36821384758140594342011-03-31T10:09:34.468-07:002011-03-31T10:09:34.468-07:00I think what makes nightwalkers scarier is that th...I think what makes nightwalkers scarier is that they prey on us while we are asleep. Luckily both humans and traditional vampires are vulnerable when they sleep. <br /><br />I haven't read enough daywalker vampire stories to really make an informed opinion. For now I will go with the tried and true nightwalkers. Just because they are creepier to me.StacieDMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-44700200217277390462011-03-31T09:17:21.328-07:002011-03-31T09:17:21.328-07:00I guess I'm a traditionalist in that I preer m...I guess I'm a traditionalist in that I preer my vampires to be night dwellers, but day walking vampires certainly open up a lot more possibilities for the author. <br /><br />It also makes sense that in this day and age that vampires could have come up with methods to assist them being out in the day time as several series I've read have.<br /><br />I can't help and compare True Blood to it's parent, The Southern Vampire Series, which I adore. But I just remind myself to think of it as it's own entity and to accept it for what it is, weird crazy a$$ entertainment.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747079254596095418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-16784327373260515792011-03-31T08:15:56.859-07:002011-03-31T08:15:56.859-07:00Yes, the thrall's quite an unusual main charac...Yes, the thrall's quite an unusual main character - it was one of the things that intrigued me too, Bratty.<br /><br />MarieMarie Treanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910679808761240343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-57993896417352942772011-03-31T07:26:25.530-07:002011-03-31T07:26:25.530-07:00I love the thought of a thrall too. This looks lik...I love the thought of a thrall too. This looks like an excellent read!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413266993411568037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-8837379452508586432011-03-31T04:24:24.848-07:002011-03-31T04:24:24.848-07:00Thanks, Valerie :). I suppose day-walkers make lif...Thanks, Valerie :). I suppose day-walkers make life simpler for their mortal partners - and as Bonnie said it makes the story move on faster! I need convincing, though :)<br /><br />MarieMarie Treanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910679808761240343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-24048573446133885972011-03-31T03:54:07.716-07:002011-03-31T03:54:07.716-07:00Hi Bonnie,
I've read the books you wrote with...Hi Bonnie,<br /><br />I've read the books you wrote with Marie and I must say, you are a great team!!!<br /><br />This one looks like a 'must get'!!!!<br /><br />And I think I prefer the day-walkers myself. I need my beauty sleep....hehe!!!<br /><br />Valerie<br />in GermanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100289630387595500.post-52133296245194146612011-03-31T03:13:56.957-07:002011-03-31T03:13:56.957-07:00Hi Bonnie, great to have you with us today! I was ...Hi Bonnie, great to have you with us today! I was very intrigued when I saw you had a vampire novel coming out - did you enjoy writing it, and do you see yourself writing more in this genre?<br /><br />MarieMarie Treanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910679808761240343noreply@blogger.com