tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post7874891346546728419..comments2024-03-01T18:47:44.890-05:00Comments on Fangtastic Books: Interview and Giveaway with James and Broderick from Midnight Conquest and Midnight CaptiveRoxanne Rhoadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08727784602361446818noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-73156273632450749432013-03-14T21:16:57.029-04:002013-03-14T21:16:57.029-04:00I'm going to announce the winners! Thank you a...I'm going to announce the winners! Thank you all for participating. I had two drawings - one for a copy of Midnight Captive and one for both books. Anne and June were selected as the winners! Woo hoo!!!<br /><br />However, I see both of them may already have Book 1. Both of you will get a copy of Midnight Captive and if you still need a copy of Book 1, let me know.<br /><br />Thank again!!<br /><br />That's my two pence...<br />Arial ;)Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-50725670841032787022013-03-14T21:12:51.869-04:002013-03-14T21:12:51.869-04:00Greetings, June!
'Tis flattered and humbled I...Greetings, June!<br /><br />'Tis flattered and humbled I am. Thank you for taking an interest in my life's journey.<br /><br />The centuries have proven exciting and intriguing, but no time in history will ever be as precious for me as those years spent with my Blossom, Davina. I'll not spoil anything for you by going into details. I do hope you enjoy the tales.<br /><br />In answering your other inquiries, I will preface my opinion with an observation. The attitudes of men toward each other have not changed. Though there are pockets of history where crime and poverty were unbearable, as a whole the world is not much different today regarding such things. Wealth and poverty, kindness and cruelty, the gap between the rich and poor…they ebb and flow like the tides. Of course, when one weathers through them, they are overwhelming…but this, too, shall pass, as the saying goes.<br /><br />My favourite changes in the world are also my least favourite. The largest disappointment I have with mankind only began in the early 1900s with the development of industry, and has steadily declined since. Technology has made mankind weak. Many are sedentary at desks, performing tasks that serve the lifestyles of others. Years later, they have nothing to show for their efforts but a piece of paper listing their skills. Oh, that mankind could get back to the basics of building his own home, growing his own food and spending quality time with his family as they build their future together. Did we live harder lives in the past? Aye…but we reaped the fruit of our labours.<br /><br />But technology has also enabled mankind to reach, literally, for the stars. The miracles modern science has performed in medicine, transportation and communication staggers my mind and brings me to my knees. Again, the attitudes men have toward each other has not changed, and what is used to save or increase the quality of life…is also used to take it away and destroy it. Endless energy…total annihilation. So many things have changed…and yet everything remains the same.<br /><br />Thank you, precious June, for making an appearance and asking such thought-provoking questions. I appreciate the opportunity you provided to voice my heart.<br /><br />Best,<br />RickBroderick MacDougalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726770126407424371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-13025045884793996512013-03-14T19:56:30.783-04:002013-03-14T19:56:30.783-04:00Hello, June!!
So sorry for the delay on my answer...Hello, June!!<br /><br />So sorry for the delay on my answer. I was away from the computer most of the day. You'll be entered into the drawing. I actually didn't get to do the drawing last night, so you made it just under the wire.<br /><br />You're actually the FIRST person to mention how the history of vampires is so neglected. 20 years ago when I first penned Midnight Conquest (then called Bonded By Blood), that was THE driving force for writing Broderick's story.<br /><br />Funny...back then there were perhaps a dozen vampire romance books on the shelves and they had two things in common that I got tired of real fast: 1) the vampire was just pathetic and felt sorry for himself; and 2) they were always contemporary. As an historical romance reader, I was aching for an historical paranormal tale...but there were none to be found. That's when I said, "Well, if no one's going to write one, then I'LL do it!" <br /><br />I hope I'm luck in that one point...my books will stand out because of that. Hoooo! Wait'll you see what I got planned! *rubs hands together* Mwuahahahaha! ;)<br /><br />To answer your question: Research...a necessary evil of writing historical. We spend about 75% of the efforts of the book doing research and probably use only 25% of that research in the books! I love it and I hate it. They say write what you know, so I'm sticking to time periods and locations where I feel I have enough artistic license or know the history of. I lived in Germany (3.5 years) and England (2.5 years), so I stick to the places I've actually been, and my mom is a history teacher, so I've been surrounded by history in one way or another. I'm no historian, though. Paranormal gives me the freedom to focus on the supernatural elements of the story and history is only a backdrop. I hope that answered your question.<br /><br />I'll get Rick to get on and answer your other questions. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving comments and questions.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />Arial ;)Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-60863676022504549112013-03-14T01:53:17.187-04:002013-03-14T01:53:17.187-04:00Oh, I can't wait to read these books. I ran ac...Oh, I can't wait to read these books. I ran across this series first on the TRR anniversary party, and went ahead and bought the first book immediately. I really love that the series is following Rick's life throughout the centuries. I think that this is something that is way too often ignored in vampire stories. These characters live for hundreds, even thousands of years, but are generally only written about on short period of their life. <br /><br />A question for Arial: Did you do a lot of research on the various time periods that you choose to set the stories in?<br /><br />A question for Rick: Do you have a favorite period of time that you have lived in? What changes in the world are your favorite? What are your least favorite?<br /><br />June<br />manning_J2004 at yahoo dot comJune M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14929817630779731177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-87284313821771597272013-03-14T01:29:54.662-04:002013-03-14T01:29:54.662-04:00Looks like Ima geta double-double tonight ~Looks like Ima geta double-double tonight ~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-68395743231815864452013-03-14T01:27:38.679-04:002013-03-14T01:27:38.679-04:00Thank you all for attending today. Genella, lock y...Thank you all for attending today. Genella, lock your doors. I'm on my way. Excuse me...I have a vampire to kill.Broderick MacDougalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726770126407424371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-8786043338606889342013-03-14T01:26:24.376-04:002013-03-14T01:26:24.376-04:00Truly delightful! As I can sense Broderick approac...Truly delightful! As I can sense Broderick approaching, I shall make haste. Though you may not remember our encounter this evening...I shall leave enough to linger in your dreams. Good eve, delicious Genella.<br /><br />AngusAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15686987618227703722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-29787610586604985942013-03-14T01:23:40.069-04:002013-03-14T01:23:40.069-04:00I'm up for an Angus burger.
;)I'm up for an Angus burger.<br />;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-63500816628663613522013-03-14T01:17:24.855-04:002013-03-14T01:17:24.855-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15686987618227703722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-46623907806430540802013-03-14T01:17:01.408-04:002013-03-14T01:17:01.408-04:00Allow me to step in and fill the role. Nice to &qu...Allow me to step in and fill the role. Nice to "eat" you, Genella. rumor has it...you like bad boys.<br /><br />AngusAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15686987618227703722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-18997897234215777042013-03-13T22:30:46.479-04:002013-03-13T22:30:46.479-04:00Great interview! All I can ask is: "Do either...Great interview! All I can ask is: "Do either of you have a brother you could set me up with?" :D <br />xo<br />Genella deGreyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-75581469722601823002013-03-13T21:44:36.902-04:002013-03-13T21:44:36.902-04:00Sorry about that, Mary! He's a bit restless. I...Sorry about that, Mary! He's a bit restless. I've sent him out to feed.<br /><br />Thank you all very much for participating! I'm going to hold out just a little longer to see if we get any more traffic after people are getting home from work. I'll have the drawing tonight and coordinate with Roxanne about how to announce the winners. Send your friends over! Broderick will be back a little later.Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-51647694653665995142013-03-13T21:15:21.332-04:002013-03-13T21:15:21.332-04:00Goodnight to you Sir, I will certainly have sweet ...Goodnight to you Sir, I will certainly have sweet dreams. *sigh Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022821693117021765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-32303629968069992092013-03-13T21:05:19.502-04:002013-03-13T21:05:19.502-04:00*Pacing the room and rubbing face...now more compo...*Pacing the room and rubbing face...now more composed*<br /><br />With a smile sweeter than honey, ye would've melted my heart had it not already belong to my Blossom. Or...are ye perhaps my Davina, since I have not yet come upon her in this life?<br /><br />*winces as Arial punches me shoulder* 'Tis gettin an earful over here I am. Arial's spoutin' about spoilers and such.<br /><br />*kisses Mary's hand* Have a grand night, m'lady. ;) *duck Arial again*<br /><br />Affectionately,<br />RickBroderick MacDougalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726770126407424371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-43158618466628992982013-03-13T20:54:51.369-04:002013-03-13T20:54:51.369-04:00Shame I happened upon you later in life... Would h...Shame I happened upon you later in life... Would have been nice to take you up on that offer *blushing *a bit brazenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022821693117021765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-20815098434094135842013-03-13T20:48:08.206-04:002013-03-13T20:48:08.206-04:00I'll whisper endearments even sweeter for such...I'll whisper endearments even sweeter for such a response, lassie!<br /><br />Och! Arial just informed me yer wedded! He's a lucky lad. My loss. ;)<br /><br />Affectionately,<br />Rick Broderick MacDougalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726770126407424371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-45974211923528478222013-03-13T19:48:44.811-04:002013-03-13T19:48:44.811-04:00Ahhhh, I just melted. Broderick called me sweet Ma...Ahhhh, I just melted. Broderick called me sweet Mary. mmmmmmm *heart's a flutter *bouncing with gleeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022821693117021765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-16290356361779042242013-03-13T19:19:28.844-04:002013-03-13T19:19:28.844-04:00Ahhh, AJ! What a pleasure to see you "oot an&...Ahhh, AJ! What a pleasure to see you "oot an' aboot"! You have to remember, your blushes are more than just charming. As a vampire, your blood rising to your skin is most intoxicating. *pauses to gain composure*<br /><br />As I know you were privy to the last interview I mentioned in my comment to Mary...I am assuming you're asking for and answer more...specific.<br /><br />To recap for those who were unable to read the interview, Arial asked:<br /><br /><i>“What’s your favorite erogenous zone on your body?” <i>Ha!</i><br /><br />Broderick widens his legs a tad and I can’t help but drop my gaze to his groin. Nor can I stop heat from flaming my cheeks as he slides his hands over those powerful thighs, down between his legs…and…uses the pads of his index fingers to trace the crease where his…ahem…package and legs meet. I dart my eyes back to his, and his wicked gaze, I fear, has not left my face the entire time.“</i><br /><br />To answer <i>your</i> question, lass, the MOST errogenous zone of my body is...probably not permitted to be revealed in such a public venue. However, I will say going commando has its disadvantages as that "zone" tends to rear its head at most inopportune times when my beloved Davina is around. ;)<br /><br />Thank you for being brave enough to come out...and even braver to ask such an intimate question.<br /><br />Best,<br />RickBroderick MacDougalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726770126407424371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-57121699058280522582013-03-13T19:08:24.688-04:002013-03-13T19:08:24.688-04:00Sweet Mary! I am thrilled you've come out to p...Sweet Mary! I am thrilled you've come out to play. *eyebrow waggle* <br /><br />In another interview Arial conducted, just the two of us, I answered that I like to go "Commando" as she called it. Not many of us men in the Renaissance period wore such undergarments as "boxers" or "briefs" and many of us wore just our breeches. Old habits die...hard. ;)<br /><br />Lovely to see you here, lass. I look forward to future interactions.<br /><br />Best,<br />RickBroderick MacDougalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726770126407424371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-2818699163871669402013-03-13T18:34:10.895-04:002013-03-13T18:34:10.895-04:00Hi, um, I have a question for Rick? *AJ blushes pr...Hi, um, I have a question for Rick? *AJ blushes profusely and waves a quick hello* What's the most erogenous zone of your body? *She quickly dashes back into the crowd near the stage*AJ Nuesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010557416505335378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-20786863617489460352013-03-13T18:29:59.607-04:002013-03-13T18:29:59.607-04:00Oooo some how I missed what 'Rick' wears u...Oooo some how I missed what 'Rick' wears under there. Is he a fan of underwear?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022821693117021765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-44913947895292762862013-03-13T18:21:39.320-04:002013-03-13T18:21:39.320-04:00Incidentally, folks! It was totally my bad that I ...Incidentally, folks! It was totally my bad that I didn't provide a link to my site, so don't blame Roxanne. If you're interested in viewing some extras and exclusive material on my site, check out www.ArialBurnz.com. Thanks again for stopping by!Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-19257794885938318172013-03-13T17:56:37.941-04:002013-03-13T17:56:37.941-04:00'Tis a very unbecoming picture of me you submi...'Tis a very unbecoming picture of me you submitted, Arial. Such an intimidating display 'twould surely frighten away anyone from asking me questions. *waggles finger*<br /><br />Allow me to assure anyone visiting this post that I am not as ruthless in person as the image above portrays. Though I will say I may come across so brutally when I defend those I love.<br /><br />Come...don't be shy! Who is brave enough to step forward and ask me a question?Okay ;)<br /><br />Best,<br />RickBroderick MacDougalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726770126407424371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-29992336027295949572013-03-13T16:24:01.052-04:002013-03-13T16:24:01.052-04:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Victoria!! Yummy S...Thanks so much for stopping by, Victoria!! Yummy Scotsman...hmmmmm! Yer a gem!!Arial Burnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446636373168813135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2550157220540446805.post-74808632613669534352013-03-13T15:15:54.707-04:002013-03-13T15:15:54.707-04:00I Love character inteviews and Scottish hotties ev...I Love character inteviews and Scottish hotties even more! So much fun! Thanks for posting this.<br />VictoriaVictoria Vanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03284385688674611147noreply@blogger.com