tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post7328819448549439757..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: URBAN FANTASY WITH DEBUT AUTHOR, JAYE WELLSLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-274827508202454072009-12-15T19:54:41.875-05:002009-12-15T19:54:41.875-05:00I would choose to be a mage because they can do mo...I would choose to be a mage because they can do more than a vampire can. Also depending on the story/author/legend using magic makes you live much longer than any human, as long or longer than most vampires (because of the power running through you?). And it would possibly be possible that a mage could make their own realm/world inside a portal or temporal hole allowing them to be immortal and study forever. On the other hand... if I wasn't immortal and mages couldn't become vampires I would choose to be a vampire. Karen Chance's vampires, as well as many others, slowly gain power over time until they have powers that are nearly as magical as mages; although they are generally more elemental or internal than mages. Furthermore, it would probably be fun to drink blood, make very long term investments, create a nest/coven/gang/stable of vampires who would do my bidding as they are my minions until I release them. I don't mean this as in have a harem of vampires/succubi by the way, fun though that may be. I would let them go if they were desperate enough, I liked them enough, or it would get me more money/power/influence/minions all of which are synonymous to me (did I spell synonymous right?). And if vampires can learn magic, mages can become vamps with their magic still attached, or I could become a half-blood mage/vamp I would like that best. Of course, if the choice was extended to being an elf magister, or an etheral arcanist/other word for magic user, I would rather be those than mage or vampire since then I wouldnt be reliant on blood, but would still have magic and immortality. Would it not be awesomeness to be a vampiric elf magister who can create worlds enterable by portals? I would grow a tree with my native elf magic and put a world on every branch and name it Yggdrasil then become the sun/night god of a bunch of ruffian raiders and turn the almost dead into minions with my blood-thirsty sex slaves... wait that's been done before huh? ^^ Feel free to respond by imagining new ideas and/or rambling on about what u would do as an elven vampire. I will spam you if you spam me.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03370151554387222741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-78792428484516059132009-03-30T17:31:00.000-04:002009-03-30T17:31:00.000-04:00Huh? A mage isn't a werewolf? Heck, magic messes...Huh? A mage isn't a werewolf? Heck, magic messes everything up. I'll go for that.JR's Thumbprintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479324326541901987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-75441640611375813882009-03-30T17:28:00.000-04:002009-03-30T17:28:00.000-04:00I hate shaving, and vampires are too clean-cut and...I hate shaving, and vampires are too clean-cut and neat. I'd rather be a mage.JR's Thumbprintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479324326541901987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-86571146137708179892009-03-28T08:51:00.000-04:002009-03-28T08:51:00.000-04:00Ref: If you were a character in an Urban Fantasy n...Ref: If you were a character in an Urban Fantasy novel, would you rather be a mage or a vampire?<BR/><BR/>I'm probably too late thanks to a persnickety pc. --But mage, absolutely.<BR/><BR/>Jaye, congrats woman! What a great call story!Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-4506446979649877722009-03-28T03:18:00.000-04:002009-03-28T03:18:00.000-04:00Guys sorry I couldn't reply sooner, I kinda slept ...Guys sorry I couldn't reply sooner, I kinda slept all day! (after working a 12-hour shift over night)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06462167079883403089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41190208345968939102009-03-28T01:14:00.000-04:002009-03-28T01:14:00.000-04:00It's 1:15 in the morning and I STILL can't get the...It's 1:15 in the morning and I STILL can't get the GR. I'm getting a complex about this.Becke Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347467350985614111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11804565749473838432009-03-28T00:41:00.000-04:002009-03-28T00:41:00.000-04:00Suz, it's not just me, it's the cabana boys. And y...Suz, it's not just me, it's the cabana boys. And you know how cranky they get when they miss out on their merlot. Be a big girl and get down to that cellar. Perhaps Jaye will lend you a mage for protection!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62785888947950959862009-03-28T00:32:00.000-04:002009-03-28T00:32:00.000-04:00Hi Jaye~I would probably be a vampire as I have al...Hi Jaye~<BR/><BR/>I would probably be a vampire as I have always loved them. Although, a mage does have some interesting perks.<BR/><BR/>I am very much looking forward to the release of Red-Headed Stepchild! I have been anticipating it for what seems like forever.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend.Lori Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13537616019074136004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-45546226067228161422009-03-28T00:29:00.000-04:002009-03-28T00:29:00.000-04:00Jaye...thanks for joining us today in the Lair. Yo...Jaye...thanks for joining us today in the Lair. You've been a fantastic guest.<BR/><BR/>Now, I have to creep down into the Lair's hidden wine cellar and fetch some more merlot for Madame Campbell, before she sics the gladiators or cabana boys on me....oh wait....uhhhhhhh How badly do you want that wine, Anna?Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-63165633066724042122009-03-28T00:27:00.000-04:002009-03-28T00:27:00.000-04:00X-Men Origins...Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds....can...X-Men Origins...<BR/><BR/>Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds....can movie watching get any better?<BR/><BR/>I've been waiting for this to come out!!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-39387962187492198452009-03-28T00:08:00.000-04:002009-03-28T00:08:00.000-04:00Miss Suz, we're currently 14 hours ahead of you. S...Miss Suz, we're currently 14 hours ahead of you. So it's 2pm in the afternoon of Saturday for me and midnight, Friday, for you. And I WANT MY MERLOT!!! The closest I come to fantasy writing is Merlot the Magician!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-53787682419461305722009-03-28T00:05:00.000-04:002009-03-28T00:05:00.000-04:00Gosh, this sounds fab! Thats a perfect cover for i...Gosh, this sounds fab! Thats a perfect cover for it too!<BR/><BR/>This was hard to choose! I think with there being so many different magics for the Mage, I'd like to choose that!Caffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830854922444380155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-21736647514765929212009-03-27T23:16:00.000-04:002009-03-27T23:16:00.000-04:00I love your title! Red hair runs inour family, I ...I love your title! Red hair runs in<BR/>our family, I love "red heads,"<BR/>especially my 6 y/o red-haired<BR/>grandson, Mason!<BR/><BR/>Your book sounds very interesting!<BR/><BR/>Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-71553153140988897052009-03-27T22:59:00.000-04:002009-03-27T22:59:00.000-04:00Nancy, yes, there's a lot of magical thinking when...Nancy, yes, there's a lot of magical thinking when it comes to submissions. It's silly but with so much out f our hands in this business I guess it's a better coping mechanism than hitting the bottle. <BR/><BR/>Hi Christine, yes I think that's one of the fun things about paranormal stories--seeing how each author tweaks the mythos. <BR/><BR/>Suz, interesting connection between Gambit and RHS. In X-Men Origins, the first X-Men film featuring Gambit, Ryan Reynolds will play Deadpool. And Ryan Reynolds is the inspiration for Adam Lazarus, the mage in RHS.Jaye Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09407478042834459126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-72903833921485312942009-03-27T21:58:00.000-04:002009-03-27T21:58:00.000-04:00Hey, Christine!You're up late or early, aren't you...Hey, Christine!<BR/><BR/>You're up late or early, aren't you?<BR/><BR/>I agree, each author does write their vampires and vampire worlds differently. Jaye's has a really unique twist that will keep her readers clamoring for more!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-36826204719856019312009-03-27T21:56:00.000-04:002009-03-27T21:56:00.000-04:00Hey, Nancy!If there was one Bandit who would love ...Hey, Nancy!<BR/><BR/>If there was one Bandit who would love Urban Fantasy, I knew it had to be you, with Trish a close second!!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-37239486223112322282009-03-27T21:49:00.000-04:002009-03-27T21:49:00.000-04:00Hey Kay, Nancy and Tracy!! Wow former guests on th...Hey Kay, Nancy and Tracy!! Wow former guests on the blog, fans of it and such good DARA freinds! Trust me when I say you'll love Jaye's book!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by, guys!<BR/><BR/>(How many exclamation marks in blogging is too many?)Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-36517823568123699982009-03-27T21:47:00.000-04:002009-03-27T21:47:00.000-04:00Jaye, I have to tell you Mages remind me of the ch...Jaye, I have to tell you Mages remind me of the character Gambit from X-men comics. My daughter Lyndsey LOVES that character and his love, Rogue. (That's how I know anything about X-men is from her.) Even though he isn't a mage, he reminds me of them and they of him, because he is very mysterious, as well as sexy!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-7033298430177080502009-03-27T21:44:00.000-04:002009-03-27T21:44:00.000-04:00Hey Anna Campbell! Aren't you up late or is it ear...Hey Anna Campbell! Aren't you up late or is it early down there in Oz?<BR/><BR/>I'll always share a glass of Merlot in the middle of the night in the dark den of the Lair with you or anyone else!!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-86668044140397309612009-03-27T21:24:00.000-04:002009-03-27T21:24:00.000-04:00Hi Jaye! Welcome to the lair. Loved your call stor...Hi Jaye! Welcome to the lair. Loved your call story. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. I'm getting into the urban fantasy a bit more and I'm intrigued by your book. Plus I love the gutsy looking gal on your cover. The title leads you to think of someone quite different!<BR/><BR/>I would hate to be a vampire. I think the mage thing sounds a lot cooler! Looks like I'll have to read your book to see which is better. Vampires are different in each author's world, aren't they?<BR/><BR/>Ha, I'm laughing at the tussle for the GH. Go Wendy!Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81403967878616839362009-03-27T20:28:00.000-04:002009-03-27T20:28:00.000-04:00Wendy, congratulations! Virginia, better luck nex...Wendy, congratulations! Virginia, better luck next time.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81633417809818206802009-03-27T20:27:00.000-04:002009-03-27T20:27:00.000-04:00Jaye, welcome to the lair! Suz, thanks for hostin...Jaye, welcome to the lair! Suz, thanks for hosting her.<BR/><BR/>Jaye, I love your call story. It's funny how we assume things and operate on the assumptions, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>I enjoy urban fantasy, and I don't expect to have a problem with Sabina. She sounds very relatable (if that 's a word), and many of us love "boom" (explosions) here in the lair. I also think anyone who walks among the ghastly and ghouly had better not have qualms about violence if she wants to survive. She sounds perfectly fine to me.<BR/><BR/>Now I have another book to look forward to.<BR/><BR/>I don't have to stop and think which to choose. I'd be a mage in the blink of an eye. Way cool.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-2264036248077848042009-03-27T19:59:00.000-04:002009-03-27T19:59:00.000-04:00Lara Lee, I love being able to follow a character ...Lara Lee, I love being able to follow a character over a long arc. That's what I prefer to read so I guess it's not a surprise it's what I chose to write. <BR/><BR/>Treethyme, yes! I was so flattered Paul chose my debut for the book club. I'm excited to answer their questions. It's a really savvy group of readers. <BR/><BR/>Suz, welcome back!Jaye Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09407478042834459126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-3810223141593263042009-03-27T19:56:00.000-04:002009-03-27T19:56:00.000-04:00Helen, I have heard from so many red-headed and re...Helen, I have heard from so many red-headed and relatives of red-heads who are amused by the title. Did you know there's also a song called "Red-Headed Stepchild"? It's by a band named Golden Smog. I love it and used to listen to it over and over in college. Check it out.<BR/><BR/>Anna, thanks so much! You know you just reminded me that I forgot to mention in the interview that there's a wine component to the plot of the book. Specifically, a vampire-owned vineyard that's home to some suspicious activity.Jaye Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09407478042834459126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69385944248902805222009-03-27T19:52:00.000-04:002009-03-27T19:52:00.000-04:00Hi, Kay! I have two signings planned so far and a ...Hi, Kay! I have two signings planned so far and a couple more in the works. People can check out my web site http://www.jayewells.com for more info.<BR/><BR/>Nancy and Tracy, thanks ladies! I'm constantly humbled by all the support I've received by the great ladies of DARA (even the remote members). <BR/><BR/>Beth, that's an excellent question. I don't think I had a hard time empathizing so much as a hard time remembering my choices and hers aren't the same. Sometimes I have to just myself and ask, "Wait, is that how I would handle this or Sabina?" There was one example in the book where Sabina is faced with a huge, devastating secret. Originally, I wrote the scene that she ran away, needing time to think by herself. But my beta reader called me on it and said, "That was you running. Sabina would punch first and ask questions later." He was so write. The scene is so much better now.Jaye Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09407478042834459126noreply@blogger.com