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- When did you first start writing?
When I was 13...I was an Air Force brat so I was always the new kid. Rather than make new friends every 8 months, I huddled in the corner and wrote short stories.
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I have! I love the genre.
- What about in the Paranormal?
My favorite sub-genre! I like being able to make, then break, my own rules.
- Why writing Paranormal Romance?
Why not? Stephen King was once asked, "Why do you choose to write horror?" to which he replied "Why do you choose to think I choose?" Not that I'm in his league, but I could relate to that...most of the ideas I get are for a paranormal romance.
- Were there any Books, Movies or Writers that have inspired you?
Nothing specific, though I've been reading and watching paranormal as long as I can remember.
- I find the sex scenes in your books are very hot. Where do you get your inspiration?
Well...I'm happily married to a really good-looking guy who has a great sense of humor and is...enthusiastic. I envy Betsy nothing!
- Do you find it hard to write them?
Sometimes...I got a little burned out on them earlier in my career, so these days my editor has to cajole them out of me. "Betsy and Sinclair are passionately in love...please make them have sex at least twice in 350 pages."
Favorites:
- Favorite Paranormal themed Movie?
The Resident Evil series.
- Favorite Paranormal themed TV Show?
Angel!
- Favorite Paranormal themed Book?
IT, by Stephen King
- Favorite Author?
Too many to choose just one...Stephen King, Andrew Vachss, Carl Hiaason, Margaret Mitchell...
- Favorite Paranormal Romance Author?
Again, too many to choose. Michelle Bardsley, Dakota Cassidy, Kim Harrison...
UNDEAD AND UNEMPLOYED. I loved the idea of an out-of-work vampire.
- Who is your favorite of your own characters? Why?
That'd be a tie between Betsy and Cadence Jones...they can both see the funny side of things, and there's something deeply wrong with both of them. ;-)
- Which was the hardest to write?
Cadence, for sure (she's got Multiple Personality Disorder), because I'm a layman and had to research all the psych stuff.
- What would you be if not a writer?
I'd run a book store...or be a nurse! I almost went to the University of MN for a nursing degree...I've got great respect for the profession and think it would be exhausting, yet awesome.
Quickies!
- Coffee or Tea? Iced tea!.jpg%20%5B3%5D.jpg "MaryJanice Davidson - Wyndham 06 - Encontro Rápido Estilo Homem Lobo (Tiamat-World).jpg")
- Virtual or Real?Real.
- Day or Night? Day! I'm scared of things that go bump in the night.
- Now or Later? Later, for sure...I'm an Olympic level procrastinator.
- Funny or Serious? Funny! I'm way too immature to be serious.
- Vampires or Werewolves? Who has to choose?
- Angels or Demons? Ditto.
- Reading or Writing? Ditto.
Getting the idea! I can get completely seized by an idea and not be able to concentrate for days.
- What is your least favorite part?
The second half...slogging through to The End is hard for me...I have a terrible time hitting my word count.
- The Queen Betsy series in your own words?
Sex in the City meets 'Salems Lot.
- As a fan, I have to say that I basically have read and love all your series so far, I miss the wolves! Any plans to bring them back?
Oh, sure...in novellas for certain, and I hope to be able to write another stand-alone book like DERIK'S BANE.
- What is coming up next for you?
ME, MYSELF AND WHY in September...my FBI series where everyone in the department is under psychiatric care. And licensed to carry firearms!
- What are you working on right now?
UNDEAD AND UNDERMINED, and the next Jennifer Scales book.
- Do you have any advice or tip to those like me that want to become a published Author someday?
Don't give up! I collected ten years of rejection slips before UNDEAD AND UNWED sold.
- Anything you would like to say to your fans out there?
Thank you for reading! Also, I'm awesome.
--MaryJanice
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Thanks for the contest! MJ Davidson's books are always fun!
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OMG--I LOVE Mary Janice Davidson! I've read all her stuff...dragons, princes and all. I can't wait to read her new series. Sounds like fun!
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oops--forgot my email address, I got so excited. LOL
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I wonder how many pairs of shoes does MaryJanice own?
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I love MJD! She is so funny. I have gone to a few signings and have been waiting a long time for Me, Myself and Why to come out. I have been hearing about this from just an idea... now I can read the real deal.
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Great interview! Always have enjoyed MJD's books and I love Stephen King's books also! So glad to see that she is a huge fan!
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First time to your blog. Great job! I am also a fan of Resident Evil. I so want to be Alice for Halloween.
10 points for me!
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Hi Larissa!
Love the MaryJanice interview. Thanks for the prequel link, I didnt know there was one! And yes, MaryJanice, you are VERY awesome!
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Thanks for the amazing interview! Oh yeah and for the giveaway :D
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I love her books. Really looking forward to this new one.
And what a great description - Sex in the City meets 'Salems Lot. You really cant go wrong.
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it's hilarious MaryJanice is afraid of things that go bump in the night! Outta the Bag was hilarious, I can't wait to read Me, Myself & Why?
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I love MJDs stuff cause well shes awesome been waiting for this book for a while congrats on the release!
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Awesome interview!
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I love, loveeeeee Mary Janice Davidson!!! Her books are funny and hot at the same time. I have read "Prisioneira do Amor" (well, I don't know the name in english) and I laughed aloud and alot! Thank you for the awesome interview!
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I love MJD! Her books are witty and i think they cute =)
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Great interview. These books sound like fun!
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Fun interview :) I can't wait to read this one, so thanks for the giveaway :)
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I'd love to run a bookstore too, how fun that would be :)
Have not read that first Undead book yet, but going to. A friend borrowed it and loved it so much that she is buying the whole series so that of course made me realise I should read it faster.
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I have read a couple of MJ's books and enjoyed them.
I agree totally with her choices of the Resident Evil movies, I just love the kick-ass heroine. But I would stickwith the original Buffy rather than Angel and who doesn't love Stecen Kings books !
Thanks for the giveaway.
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Whohoo, that was a lovely interview!
I can't believe she loves Resident Evil... It's one of my fave series of films!!
And I can totally picture her as a book store owner, giving awesome book recommendations to everyone! XDD
Entering the contest! Thanks so much for hosting it!
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Hi MaryJanice! As funny as Betsy and your mermaids are, I'm a big fan of your werewolves ;)
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Great interview!
I love the Betsy series and this new series sounds just as awesome.
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I haven't read anything by MJD yet. Not sure why...but a new series sounds great!
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I love Queen Betsy! I love the description of Sex in the City meets Salems Lot!!!
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I love just MJ!!! I've got all of the betsy books and I'm excited for me, myself and why! Can't wait to read it! cin_mustang@yahoo.com
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I also love the Resident Evil series! I read Undead and Unwed and LOVED it :D
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Great giveaway. I would love to read your books. They sound really good. Tore923@aol.com
I would love to read it !
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I love this series and I'm a fan of the Wyndham werewolves as well. I would love to read the new book.
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I have read her vamp books before and they are definitely brilliant, so I hope to be able to find out more about 'Me, Myself and Why?' if I'm lucky enough to get the book :)
I know there are other means but this is a lot more fun! Great giveaway and thank you for the opportunity!
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I love the Betsy series. Thanks for sticking to it until it was published!
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This was a really funny interview. I love the names of the books. They all have a sense of humor. I would love to read it.
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Thanks so much for the kind words, gang! Meanwhile, I still haven't had a chance to see the new Resident Evil movie...first I gotta dig up some 3-D glasses...
Hi Mary Janice,
I've loved everything I've read of yours so far. I love how you have great characters and a lot going on, but you add so much humor to your stories - that's the best part. I can't wait to read Me, Myself and Why?, it sounds like a fabulous story.
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These books have been on my wishlist for a while, thanks for the giveaway, they sound amazing
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MaryJanice you are my favorite humor paranormal writer. I have been blazing through all of your books. Keep making me laugh.
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I read an excerpt on this book it sounded so AWESOME!!! pls enter me!!
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forgot my email as well. Jeez..stoopid brother distracting me and asking me dumb questions..
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Thanks for the part about rejection slips. It's hopeful for me.
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I love the Queen Betsy books and would love to read this.
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Waaaaahhh!!!!!! mary janice davidson!!!!!!!!
hers books r so funny!!!
this is a great giveaway!
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this is so cool!
I like her books, but unfortunately can't find them much.
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thank you :D
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Lol, I love how you posted "Quickies" !
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I so want to win this!
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Count me in, please.
Thanks for the chance to win.
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Ooo, I just started reading her Queen Betsy series!
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hello nice giveaway and thanks for make it international
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I am very much looking forward to Me, Myself, and Why?!!! It's been on my list for a bit now!
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I haven't read any of her books but Me, Myself and Why? is on my wishlist :) Her other books sounds good too.
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Oh someone that loves Resident Evil too - yay!
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Haha Mary Janice, yep, you're awesome! :-D Good to see you are aware of it :-) lol
Your description of ME, MYSELF AND WHY made me laugh! I definitely want to read it now! :-D
Congrats on your perseverance, it's amazing you didn't give up, kudos!! :-)
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I really like the Queen Betsy series.
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Thanks for the giveaway!
Please enter me in the contest.
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I enjoyed reading the interview, especially the part about how the author got started in writing.
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Great interview!!
Ive wanted these books for so long!!
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Count me in, please. These books look like fun.
Thanks for the chance to win.
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I've never read any of these books. They sound really good and I would love to start with this one!
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I find it interesting that MJD is writing about characters that need psychiatric care. Brave! Thank you!
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Talked to Mary Janice Davidson briefly at RT this year. She is a very nice person. i really like her books too!
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