Comments on: Why a Man With Fangs Stole My Heart, by Alexis Morgan

By: Alexis Morgan

Alexis Morgan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:26:32 +0000

DSB–Yeah, I have to admit that Eric was the make-it-or-break-it for me in True Blood, although on the whole I think they got the majority of the casting right. For example, Sam and Jason are almost exactly how I pictured them.

If I was every so lucky to have a show/movie made from one of my books, I think the hardest part would be to see someone else’s choice of how my characters look. I think one of the reasons I love reading book is that they leave so much to my imagination.

Alexis

By: Devilish Southern Belle

Devilish Southern Belle — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:35:56 +0000

“Or that such a powerful being who has lived for centuries can suddenly see the world with new eyes because of love?”

This probably said it best for me!

And yes, True Blood SO got Eric Northman right! At least in the looks department. I do wish they were keeping his character closer to what it was in the books, but I guess book-to-television translations can’t have everything I’d want.

By: Alexis Morgan

Alexis Morgan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:49:29 +0000

Thanks, Laurie–

I just wish vamp stories translated better to television. I loved Moonlight and Blood Ties, but both were cancelled much too quickly.

Maybe that’s changing with the success of True Blood. Of course, that might be because they’ve gotten Eric Northman right.

Alexis

By: Laurie London

Laurie London — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:51:15 +0000

You’ve so eloquently summed up why I love these dark kinds of heroes.

On the surface, they’re monsters–killing and feeding from humans–but if you take the time to dig deeper, they’re so much more.

He’s dark and very dangerous. If I’m to believe what everyone says, he’s no good for me–in fact, he might even kill me.

I love the notion of soul mates too. He’s lived unfulfilled for centuries and now he’s found the only woman who can make him whole. “You complete me.”

I’m excited to read The Vampire’s Desire and your new series coming out soon.

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By: Alexis Morgan

Alexis Morgan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:54:10 +0000

Thanks, Bonnie–I’ve read vampire books that were lighter in tone and enjoyed them, but mostly I prefer the darker ones. Another favorite is Stephen in the Patricia Briggs Mercy Thompson series. (I think that’s the right name).

Alexis

By: Bonnie Edwards

Bonnie Edwards — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:42:45 +0000

I agree, vampires need to be dark. They’ve seen too much of the worst of mankind to be anything but dark imo.

Great blog Alexis…

Bonnie

By: Alexis Morgan

Alexis Morgan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:24:38 +0000

Delilah–I’m with you. I prefer it when vamps go light on the angst, at least when it’s only because they were made into vamps in the first place. If they’re broody because of life experience (lost love, betrayal, etc.), I’m okay with it.

Nightmusic–I like my heroes to be on the darker end of the spectrum myself. My all time favorite is Zsadist in JR Ward’s series–can’t get much darker than he was, especially at the beginning of the series. Still, he clung to his honor and loyalty to his King and the rest of the brotherhood. Gotta love that.

Alexis

By: nightsmusic

nightsmusic — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:41:28 +0000

I think when I was young and saw Dracula with Bela Lugosi for the first time, it was his immortality that fascinated me. Over time, I’ve realized as I as well as vampires have grown, is their way of looking at the world around them. Of the humanity many authors have left them with.

I love your vampires because of that reason. They retain their “humanity” (for lack of a better vampy word) and it makes them easier to relate to. They aren’t the real monsters.

Fangs don’t make a monster. It’s the insides that do.

I will say though, I have absolutely no use for vampires who “sparkle”…vampires are dark, they’ve seen hundreds of years of life. Their look, their bearing, their thought patterns, all of those things are wrapped in a mind that has seen the best and worst of the world. No way would they sparkle. Sorry.

By: Delilah

Delilah — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:25:57 +0000

Well, I don’t like the broody “I’m a vampire poor me” vamps. A vampire should have a bit fo confidence and have accepted that they are one.

As for why I like them? I think it’s the knowledge they’ve gained over the time they’ve been around. The danger vibe they give off. There’s just something about the bad boy aura of a vampire.