tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post440074022966999146..comments2024-01-07T19:33:21.687-05:00Comments on Patricia's Vampire Notes: Alex Bledsoe - Interview and ContestPatricia Altnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06539199379400548499noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-50153199788274255202009-04-28T19:56:00.000-04:002009-04-28T19:56:00.000-04:00sounds like a great read
please throw my name in f...sounds like a great read<br />please throw my name in for it<br /><br />gypsywitch36@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-22867033966586768062009-04-28T17:30:00.000-04:002009-04-28T17:30:00.000-04:00Cheryl
This is the perfect book for your Vampire ...Cheryl<br /><br />This is the perfect book for your Vampire Challenge!<br /><br />Hope you have a chance to read it! <br /><br />If you like - tell the PVN readers more about the challenge. Send it to me and I'll post it.Patricia Altnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539199379400548499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-5364987147765269872009-04-28T16:20:00.000-04:002009-04-28T16:20:00.000-04:00I was thrilled to hear I won this! I was very inte...I was thrilled to hear I won this! I was very interested in the book and had already put it on my to be purchased list! <br />thanks Patricia and Alex! :)Jess (The Cozy Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09952470536106390326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-29761944616877980592009-04-28T11:31:00.000-04:002009-04-28T11:31:00.000-04:00Great interview! This looks like a great book to ...Great interview! This looks like a great book to use for my Vampire Challenge. I'll be watching for it. Thanks!Cherylhttp://unadorned-book.blogspot.com/2009/04/author-interview-judson-roberts.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-89226597814714399792009-04-24T08:24:00.000-04:002009-04-24T08:24:00.000-04:00Hi, everyone. I'll try to catch up on the questio...Hi, everyone. I'll try to catch up on the questions since my last response.<br /><br />Black Magdalene: interesing comparison vis-a-vis Doctor Who. One crucial difference is that the Doctor often acts out of compassion, and Zginski never does; well, hardly ever.<br /><br />Jessica: if the book has a category, it's probably straight horror. It's rather graphic in places, which I hope makes the quieter, emotional moments more affecting. There is an element of romance, but it's dark and a bit depraved, as befits the characters.<br /><br />Marissa: I've only seen the "Twilight" film, although my wife has read the series. It uses the vampire as a metaphor for aspects of teen sexuality: the fear vs. the attraction. I think for its intended audience, that concept has a powerful appeal.<br /><br />Cinnamon: For me the vampire's greatest weakness is complacency. The sense that they've seen and done it all leaves them vulnerable to the new and unexpected. It's a tendency we all experience in our normal human life span, so it must be even worse after centuries.<br /><br />Llehn: I'm not sure about casting, except for Zginski: I think Robert Carlyle would be ideal. If you've seen "Ravenous," you'll know what I mean.<br /><br />Thanks again to everyone for such awesome comments and questions!<br /><br />--AlexAlex Bledsoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805521718331603133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-14362439469237456822009-04-23T23:59:00.000-04:002009-04-23T23:59:00.000-04:00I have a fascination with vampires as well! I was...I have a fascination with vampires as well! I was wondering, how do you see your book as a Hollywood production e.g. who will direct it, star in it, etc. Thanks!<br /><br />Lesley<br />lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)comLlehnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808225636111637085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-66436733140793649632009-04-23T23:46:00.000-04:002009-04-23T23:46:00.000-04:00Fantastic blog! I saw a link posted on Book Revie...Fantastic blog! I saw a link posted on <A HREF="http://bookreviewsbyjess.blogspot.com/2009/04/contests-updated-as-needed_23.html" REL="nofollow">Book Reviews by Jess</A>I love Bledsoe's thoughts on what attracted him to vampires, especially his comment on the mortality of a vampire. On one hand you have an immortal (depending on the storyteller), on the other hand you have a being that is utterly reliant on someone else for their immortality. <br /><br />I love that he leaves the ability for his vampires to have surprises. It's a nice change on a subject that has been done before. Frankly, he's got a good point. How long have we been studying biology and we still don't fully understand all the limitations of the human body. The same might be true for a vampire, even if they can study themselves in one generation when we take dozens.<br /><br />Who doesn't love an aristocratic vampire? Really, that's the way they should be, in my opinion. <br /><br />I <I>love</I> when authors do their research. There's nothing that turns me off from a book more than a glaring inaccuracy.<br /><br />Ha! What guy wouldn't love to be stuck between two women? ;)<br /><br />You know, I've always wanted to read Dracula, really the beginning of the vampire stories for me, but I've never found (or made the time). Wow, writing with a toddler! I just try to read with a toddler and even that's practically impossible!<br /><br />My question: So humans have the ultimate weakness of their humanity. What would you say your vampires' ultimate weakness is?<br /><br />Also, I posted a link to this post from my blog <A HREF="http://ajourneyofbooks.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">A Journey of Books</A> and once the contest is over, I'll add a link to your blog from my Book List section.Cinnamonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493657536077257345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-66125934121678860672009-04-23T23:44:00.000-04:002009-04-23T23:44:00.000-04:00LOVE the interview! Not read any books about vampi...LOVE the interview! Not read any books about vampires in the 70's, so looking forward to this one :)Minding Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14746389236101161871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-55285378452731007202009-04-23T22:38:00.000-04:002009-04-23T22:38:00.000-04:00Hi Alex!
I was just wondering your opinion and Ste...Hi Alex!<br />I was just wondering your opinion and Stephanie Meyers' vampire series? Would you ever consider making a movie of your books? Thanks, can't wait to read Blood Groove. <br />MarissaMarissa Tavallaeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-3507214366513711432009-04-23T15:28:00.000-04:002009-04-23T15:28:00.000-04:00Yes fun interview :D
My attraction to vampires cam...Yes fun interview :D<br />My attraction to vampires came from, well yea they are hot, and mysterious ;)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-87542577254084395022009-04-23T14:26:00.000-04:002009-04-23T14:26:00.000-04:00Loved the interview! The book sounds really intere...Loved the interview! The book sounds really interesting.<br /><br />Does this book belong under a certain category? Such as just a historical non-fiction? Have any romance? Is it a thriller?Jess (The Cozy Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09952470536106390326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-14323954994182947592009-04-23T13:24:00.000-04:002009-04-23T13:24:00.000-04:00Hey Patricia! I absolutely LOVE your blog:) You ...Hey Patricia! I absolutely LOVE your blog:) You totally deserve it and more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070426155040395096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-787688863117796962009-04-23T09:47:00.000-04:002009-04-23T09:47:00.000-04:00Alex, you mentioned your old-world vampire's a...Alex, you mentioned your old-world vampire's arrogance was his greatest fault, but it only barely stops him from tripping up. That honestly reminds me of Doctor Who. This character is the smartest and most clever and unafraid, &c. &c., but sometimes it leads him into situations where normal people would be very stupid to descend. On the other hand, I would say the Doctor's weakness and most "human" feature is his loneliness. He constantly has to have a companion, a reflection for his own action and consciousness. I look forward to meeting your vampire and seeing his interaction with others.black_magdalenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14584945210862474567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-25339856645915463432009-04-23T09:38:00.000-04:002009-04-23T09:38:00.000-04:00Thanks again for all the comments. If you follow ...Thanks again for all the comments. If you follow this link to my blog, you can view the just-released promotional film for "Blood Groove":<br /><br />http://downinluckytown.blogspot.com/2009/04/blood-groove-video-trailer.htmlAlex Bledsoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805521718331603133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-36551330362180838892009-04-23T00:37:00.000-04:002009-04-23T00:37:00.000-04:00You've won an award. Stop by my blog to collect i...You've won an award. Stop by my blog to collect it:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070426155040395096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-55011829553968384902009-04-22T17:15:00.000-04:002009-04-22T17:15:00.000-04:00I meant to say that SWORD EDGED BLONDE is on my wi...I meant to say that SWORD EDGED BLONDE is on my wishlist as of reading this interview yesterday. Diggin' the title and premise.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581178162502696838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-27001335124733612922009-04-22T16:18:00.000-04:002009-04-22T16:18:00.000-04:00Great interview, Patricia. Interesting questions. ...Great interview, Patricia. Interesting questions. I was also 15 in 1975, so I'll see if I can spot that sucker too. I'm not a horror fan (although I like vamp books), but I loved Alex's first book so much, I'm primed to ready anything he comes up with!Deborah Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032614187237072683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-73420362231862719792009-04-22T11:58:00.000-04:002009-04-22T11:58:00.000-04:00Good to hear from you, Alex.
Hope all is well!!Good to hear from you, Alex.<br /><br />Hope all is well!!Patricia Altnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539199379400548499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-23530083778408231062009-04-22T11:49:00.000-04:002009-04-22T11:49:00.000-04:00Apologies for not responding to the questions and ...Apologies for not responding to the questions and comments yesterday; had a minor family emergency that took up the whole day.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who commented, and especially the folks who've read my first book, <I>The Sword-Edged Blonde.</I> If you read <I>Blood Groove,</I> I hope you'll drop me a line and tell me what you think.<br /><br />Vickie, the anachronism I mentioned is so specific to the book's time and place, I'm not sure anyone would spot if it they weren't there; and even then, they might not remember it too clearly, if you know what I mean. :-)<br /><br />Valorie, I've spent a lot of time thinking about that same question. I think one secret is that the vampire, as a literary figure, can represent so many different things: adolescent fear of sexuality (Twilight), women-defiling foreigners (Dracula), even freedom from society's morals (Lestat). So people who "like" vampires may not all actually be "liking" the same thing.<br /><br />Thanks again to everyone, and to Patricia for having me!Alex Bledsoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805521718331603133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-55022271638524848832009-04-22T08:30:00.000-04:002009-04-22T08:30:00.000-04:00I agree with what you say about being attracted to...I agree with what you say about being attracted to vampires. I alos think that it's the forbidden fruit syndrome too.<br /><br />loony_balooga_91@hotmail.comLiyanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03044426041937026894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-76779955934604846702009-04-21T23:08:00.000-04:002009-04-21T23:08:00.000-04:00I've spent a lot of time trying to figure out why ...I've spent a lot of time trying to figure out why people like vampires so much. I'm still not sure, but it does give me a lot to think about to imagine it in terms of what mortality and life becomes to someone who has infinity at their disposal. <br /><br />Valorie<br />morbidromantic@gmail.comValoriehttp://www.morbid-romantic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-41428429408310863542009-04-21T17:29:00.000-04:002009-04-21T17:29:00.000-04:00http://iyamvixenbooks.blogspot.com/2009/04/patrici...http://iyamvixenbooks.blogspot.com/2009/04/patricias-vampire-notes-interviewing.html<br /><br />I was 15 in '75, so will be on the lookout for the anachronism. <br /><br />V Winship at aol dot comVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581178162502696838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-81023343252666048162009-04-21T14:37:00.000-04:002009-04-21T14:37:00.000-04:00It is fun to think envision living forever.It is fun to think envision living forever.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188187169744914178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-57705318520155255442009-04-21T14:03:00.000-04:002009-04-21T14:03:00.000-04:00Alex, vampire novels are never my first choice for...Alex, vampire novels are never my first choice for reading material, but I really enjoyed and heartily recommended <I>The Sword-Edged Blonde</I>, so I am going to go with the flow, so to speak. In about two shakes, here, of a vampire's fangs, I'm going to make sure that my local library has <I>Blood Grove</I> on order!<br /><br />And if you would like to take a road trip down to Central Illinois to promote your books, we'll be delighted to have you.Sophiehttp://witchesbrew.blogpeoria.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27246595.post-24142946489740702042009-04-21T12:05:00.000-04:002009-04-21T12:05:00.000-04:00I have an insane attraction to vampires too.
bjho...I have an insane attraction to vampires too.<br /><br />bjhopper(at)me(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070426155040395096noreply@blogger.com