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J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger BrotherhoodApril 30, 2009 Take one part Cindy McCain and add one part TV lawyer Allie McBeal (only taller) and you have some idea of the physical appearance of J.R. Ward as she made her entrance to the Barnes & Noble booksigning in Milwaukee, WI. (Ok, it's really Wauwatosa, but how many of you really know where that is?) J. R. was regally dressed in a black and white striped ruffle blouse and wide belt with her blond hair up and pearls that brought me images of the stylish McCain. She paced in front of her fans like the lawyer she was in her former life, offering the jury evidence of the popularity of her Black Dagger Brotherhood books. J. R. had them eating out of her hand when she announced that the next book would be out next year and over the groans of the crowd announced, "What do you think? I roll over and a book comes out?"
I had a chance to talk to J. R. Ward before the booksigning and she told me she started as a corporate lawyer in health care. She went on to write contemporary romance that didn't catch on. In 2003, J. R. tried and failed at romantic suspense. That fall Wrath (one of her characters) came to her. "They picked me," she affirmed. At that point she said she realized that vampires can be heroes and the next 10 books were planted firmly in her head. The author was thrilled when she realized that superheroes can be absurd, alpha, bad boys and her instinct told her that the regular rules wouldn't work in her world. J. R. decided to write for herself. She had nothing to lose at that point.  I did ask her about Lover Unbound which kind of bothered me about the hero and heroine. J. R. admitted she made a mistake and that if she had added 10 more pages, the story could have all been wrapped up with everyone understanding where she was going with it. She insists that she listens to her fans for what is working and what is not. For her current book, Lover Avenged, she went back to basics and that, her fans agree are just where they like her to be. Bottom Line: Drive by Videos™ are back! WooHoo!! Posted by Barbara Vey on April 30, 2009 | Comments (15)
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Amanda commented: I'm so happy the Drive by Videos are back. I love these little glimpses of the authors that I normally wouldn't see.
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Debbie Kaufman commented: Oh, so wish I could have been there. Of course, that would be quite a hike from Georgia. I am a huge J.R. Ward fan and completely enamoured with the Black Dagger Brotherhood. I didn't realize Lover Avenged was out (living in very busy cave)so now I'm off to buy it.
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Debbie Kaufman commented: Oh, so wish I could have been there. Of course, that would be quite a hike from Georgia. I am a huge J.R. Ward fan and completely enamoured with the Black Dagger Brotherhood. I didn't realize Lover Avenged was out (living in very busy cave)so now I'm off to buy it.
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Jusy commented: Yeah, Drive-bys are back! One of these days, my schedule will jive with J.R. Now travelling with a toaster, I guess she checks her luggage.
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Cynthia Eden commented: Yay! I love the drive by videos, too. :-)
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Edie Ramer commented: I missed that! I didn't know she was going to be there, or I would've gone. Darn. And she does look gorgeous! Thanks for sharing her story. Glad the drive by videos are back.
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood mary s commented: Thanks Barb--really enjoy the drive-by videos & the toaster story was funny too! What a great day to read your blog!
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Lori V commented: I do love the drive bys! Just picked up Lover Avenged yesterday, wonderful series!
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Lori V commented: I do love the drive bys! Just picked up Lover Avenged yesterday, wonderful series!
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Magdalena Scott commented: Please also count me as a "yay" for drive-by videos. Such a nice surprise to see a member of Kentucky Romance Writers featured on your blog today, too. JR's explanation of how the series came to her is always exciting to hear.
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Liza commented: I'm really excited about her book signing in KY next weekend! I've met JR before and she was so much fun.
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Liza commented: I'm really excited about her book signing in KY next weekend! I've met JR before and she was so much fun.
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Barbara Vey commented: If you're an author coming near the Milwaukee area, let me know. I'd love to talk to you and always bring my video camera.
April 30, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood Fantasy Dreamer commented: Cute video tidbit. :) I'm reading LOVER AVENGED right now, so far I like it. I wish J.R. could just roll over there would be a new book there. Wouldn't that be nice?
May 1, 2009
In response to: J. R. Ward and the Black Dagger Brotherhood violet s commented: Good morning Barbara! Not really my genre, but I love your drive-by videos! Thank you for your blog--I get so many great book/author referrals!
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