Monday, December 13, 2010

Monday Madness - Jamie Manning



Please give a warm welcome to fellow writer Jamie Manning, who blogs at Writers Write, Right? Go check him out, I'll wait. Okay, back? Now look at what Jamie had to say about himself:

So, a little about me. Hmmm...awkward! Well, I'm 33 years old, soon to be 34 (in a month) and up until about a year ago, I've never really thought about trying to write a book. I mean, I thought about it when I was younger - I even tried it a couple times - but no /serious/ thoughts...until I read Twilight (I love any and all things vampire).
Now I know what most people are going to say. Twilight?! What?! But that book really turned me on to the writing world again. It isn't the greatest piece of fiction, but it lit a fire under me!
Since then, I've discovered this wonderful world of blogging and I haven't looked back. I've enjoyed discovering blogs and authors and tips on the craft of writing, all of which have given me some much-needed self-confidence (I honestly didn't have much before).
I'm a HUGE animal lover...if I had a dime for all the turtles I've helped cross the road I'd be rich! I have 3 awesome dogs that are the most important things in my life. No matter my day, I know they're anxiously waiting for me to get home so they can jump in my arms and lick my face and that knowledge brightens my mood every time.
I don't have children, but I do have a slew of nieces and nephews that I adore and don't get to see often enough. I'm a confessed TV junkie (seriously. I watch many many hours a week!) and movie nerd (horror movies, of course, are my favorite) who gives up waaay too much of my precious free time to mindless entertainment.
The term "accident-prone" had to have been created for me. When it comes to freaky, out-of-the ordinary accidents, I've had them all. I've been knocked unconscious after falling from a garbage truck, dragged across a highway by a car, driven my car through a bedroom wall... yeah. Weird.
But I've survived it all, and I'm hoping it's so I can share the stories in my head with the world! (cue cheesy music).

Hmm. Let's see. Jamie clearly has a suppressed death wish. I mean, he's not only frighteningly accident prone, and has had more real life adventures than most heros in a book, he's also drawn to vampires. He loves animals, and kids. And he's just a plain ole nice guy! It comes right through the computer. So what is he?

An Elf.

Hear me out. Elves (light elves of course) are good, peace loving folk, who adore nature (thus the animal/kid love). They are easily led astray (thus the vampire attraction), and are prone to adventure. So is it true, Jamie? Are you one of the "Fair Folk?"

19 comments:

  1. Holy cow, I can't believe he's been dragged across a highway by a car! Are you sure he's not an angel?

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  2. An elf, yes, that sounds spot on! Thanks for introducing us to Jamie. By the way, I love the new look of your blog.

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  3. Hmm or a ghost!! LOL. I did consider Angel. But I realize I might be a bit biased as I seem to find a lot of writer/angels lately. He he he. Plus the vampire attraction...

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  4. Heather - thank you!! Glad you like. I needed something different...

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  5. Wow, thanks Lisa! It's so cool that you do this, and I think elf (or Angel, thanks Julie!) is spot on...nicely done!

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  6. The turtles thank you! Great interview, Jamie and Lisa!

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  7. Jamie - so glad you like it!! It was fun.

    Lydia - yeah turtles!! Thank you. :D

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  8. It was fun meeting Jamie. Thanks, Lisa.

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  9. Yay for someone who was inspired to write a novel because of Twilight. At least he realized it's not the great piece of literature, but it still is really good. :)

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  10. Definitely Elven, Elvish, Elfified... Anyone who helps turtles cross the road is tops in my book. Although someone with three dogs could also be a shape shifter. All the best Jamie!

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  11. A great short and sweet interview. Jamie sounds like a really cool guy. Actually... he'd make an awesome accident-prone character in a book. Hmmmm

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  12. Suzy - And that's the proof that ideas can come from anywhere at anytime!

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  13. Thanks for the intro to Jamie, the Elf. My goodness he's going to have a few adventures, isn't he?

    BTW your new look is perfect for the winter season. I had to put on another layer of sweaters here today! :-)

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  14. WOw, that guy has been through a lot! And I am with Julie wondering about the car and the highway

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  15. Lee - thanks! Glad you like the look

    Bekah - I know! Not boring at all, that's for sure!

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  16. I think you nailed it with the Elf thing. LOL

    Angela @ the Bookshelf Muse

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