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Darynda Jones Queen of Smart Mouthed Authors Everywhere

11/16/2012

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            There is an old African proverb that says “we stand on the shoulders of our ancestors” and this means many things to many people. For me, I’ve found I like to build upon and am inspired by those that come before me.  In writing we all have heroes and they earn the honor for different reasons.  Personally the writers that have influenced me are many, yet the first criteria for hero status is their writing must move me in some way.  As I started my journey as a writer I looked at my favorite authors to read and studied how they got to where they were.  Similar to how a young ball player studies a star athlete, I looked to see how the writer became elite.  There’s the old quote… “If you want to be a millionaire hang around millionaires.”  I wanted to be a writer so…well you get the idea

            Case in point, I’ve loved Judy Blume since I was young and admired her because she writes from grade school to erotic under the same name without a backlash.  I love Sherrilyn Kenyon because of how she treats her fans so well and her journey to become an author was filled with rejection yet she persevered.  My guest today is no exception.   

            I first learned about Darynda Jones when I was looking into entering the Golden Heart award for my first book Chrysalis.  Darynda had just won a few months earlier and had J.R. Ward’s endorsement for how amazing her book was.

            (This is when I earmarked her name in my mind.  J.R. Frickin’ Ward!  Seriously.  The woman who has inmates all over the world begging to be Cellies…yes I’m a cellie and proudly read the Warden’s books.  Okay back to the author at hand.) 

            Then I got Mrs. Jones’ first book First Grave on the Right.  If you haven’t read it…do, but if you have bladder issues take note you will laugh outloud while reading this book.  Darynda has become the author all smart-ass writers look to as our queen.  When did she become my hero you ask?  When I sent her a Kindlegraph request and it was returned with a personalized message in less than 24 hours.  It seems like a simple thing but look back a few paragraphs and see how I love writers that appreciate their fans.  I posted my love of her all over my page and suggested all go check her out.  When I asked for an interview and she said yes…It’s a bit embarrassing how I acted, but contrary to popular belief I didn’t pee my pants…okay, I might have a little.

            We all want to become our heroes and let me tell you if I could become the hybrid child of Judy, Sherriyln and Darynda I’d feel good about who I became.  For I would not only be an amazing author, but I’d be a good person and someone who I could respect when I looked in the mirror.

            Okay, enough of this sappy crap.  I’m interviewing the woman who created Charley Davidson and I can see Charley rolling her eyes and trying stop from gagging as she sits besides the great Darynda Jones.

Five questions for Darynda Jones

MP-    Your heroine Charley seems to walk around with one area or another of her body bruised or in a state of healing.  What’s the worst injury you’ve had to suck it up and walk around with?

DJ-I broke my foot in three places once when I stubbed my toe. LOL. Yeah, I think that’s the worst injury I’ve ever had. I may or may not have had a concussion once after a tragic cheerleading accident. (I was 9.) I was pretty banged up after a car accident once. But fortunately I’ve never been shot or stabbed. I used to be the quickest healer. I was always up and around days before the doctors expected. But not anymore. I’m a wuss. The last surgery I had ate my lunch. I was bedridden for days and it was laparoscopic!

MP-    Do you ever fear running out of quotes?

DJ-You know, I did worry a little at first, but I have a list of hundreds! People send them in and I am constantly finding new ones.

MP-    You have a fifth book in the Grave Series coming out.  How many books do you think we have to look forward to?

DJ-Well, my editor wants it to be ongoing, so there’s just no telling. I would love for
it to continue for quite a while longer. I adore writing about Charley and her
antics. Not only that, I have a spinoff in mind I’m really excited about.

MP- I’ve scoured the internet…or paid attention to The Paranormal Book Club’s quote queen Sam to find one of your biggest fans to ask you a question.  So Sam your question for Darynda is…"Would Charley ever cheat on Mr. Coffee with a foreign stranger like Keurig knowing it could only be a one shot deal? And if so...would she be able to look at Mr. Coffee the next morning?"

DJ-HAHAHA!!! Sadly, she has been eyeing a Keurig. It’s dark red and tempting as hell. But, no, I don’t think she’d be able to look at Mr. Coffee ever again. She’d probably have to put him in a closet and that would just be sad.

MP-Finally we’re going to play a little game called Marry, Dump or Date.  I’ll give you three guys please assign them one spot.  Only one per spot.

Reyes Farrow, Mr. Wong, and Angel…

DJ-
            Marry: Mr. Wong. He is very loyal and never steps out. He’s a great listener and hardly ever interrupts. Yep, he’s a keeper.

            Dump: Angel. He’s jailbait. Never mind that he’s older than Charley in actual years, he died at 13 and that’s just weird.

            Date: Reyes. Dating him would be challenging and exciting. And you’d never need a jacket. 


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As a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Darynda Jones has won numerous awards for her work including a prestigious Golden Heart®, a RITA®, and a Daphne du Maurier. As a born storyteller, she grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, annoying man and beast alike. Darynda lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys.


25 Comments
Marie Brown
11/16/2012 01:38:25 am

I got my hands on First Grave On the Right when i realized that one of my favorite authors, J.R.Ward, recommended the series. I love the BDB series by her and i just knew that if she loved the series, i would too, and boy did I! I adore these Charley Davidson books and cant seem to get enough of hearing about Darynda Jones. What a terrific author and what fantastic books! <3

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Michel
11/16/2012 01:43:06 am

Yep...I'm with you with an endorsment from the Warden you can't help but know it's a good book.

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Amber Hughes
11/16/2012 01:39:58 am

Great interview! When I first heard of First Grave on the Right and saw that J.R. Ward loved it, I immediately purchased the book. I'm SO glad I did. This series has become one of my absolute favorites and Darynda rocks! As I've always said, if she writes it, I'm buying it! :-)

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Michel
11/16/2012 01:44:33 am

I'm with you a great book everytime.

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Traci link
11/16/2012 02:59:23 am

What a terrific interview and I love the Marry, Date and Dump question! Who wouldn't want to date Reyes Farrow...yum!!!

I love the Charley Davidson series and Darynda Jones is a terrific author!

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Michel prince
11/16/2012 03:08:48 am

I love that game too... decided to go celestial on it and leave Garrett to his own devices.

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Melissa
11/16/2012 03:05:18 am

I love Darynda and Charley!! I love reading something by an author that uses in her books the same sarcastic, smart ass dry wit I thrive on! A little bit of Charley, makes for a very happy day! :)

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Michel prince
11/16/2012 03:11:24 am

I'm the same with books, I can only handle the overly dramatic in a book every once in a while. I love that Darynda's bold enough to go there on every page. It's something I strive for and have a few characters that are punchy.

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Angela W
11/16/2012 03:30:42 am

I absolutely love the Darynda's books and writing style. I am so glad that I saw her book First Grave and picked it up due to the fact that the WARDen recommended it and because of the really cute skull shoes that caught my eye! I tell all my friends about the series and how much I love all the smarta$$ comments that come out of Charley! Ready for Fifth Grave!!!!

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Tiffany
11/16/2012 03:50:48 am

When I got the First Grave on The Right I swear I laughed so much. I would be sitting there next to my hubby him watching t.v me reading and then the next min I would just crack up my hubby would look and say god what do u keep laughing at it can't be that funny O how he was wrong. I let my sis read the book same thing with her just laughed her butt off.

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Marybeth
11/16/2012 04:17:09 am

I absolutley love this series. The cover of first grave it what made pick it up in the first place, such a great covber. Then I read it and was completly hooked. Charlie is so sassy and fun. Darydna gets me hooked in the first couple of pages and then that's it I have to just read the whole thing right then and there, (of course that doesn't always work, my kids drag my attention away at times...lol)

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Heather @ Redheaded Bookworm link
11/16/2012 05:36:25 am

I found Darynda through the Warden as well! So glad I did. Darynda is an awesome person and writer. With that combo, how can you go wrong? Funny, Bette Midler was singing in my head the whole time I was reading this post. LOL Wind Beneath My Wings! And loved the marry, dump date section. I would date the hell outta REYES! LOL

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Darynda link
11/16/2012 06:19:30 am

Michel, I am SO honored to be here and your introduction was utterly humbling. I had no idea! I'm so grateful. Thank you so very much for inviting me! ~D~

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Michel prince
11/16/2012 11:16:48 am

The best part of being a writer is touching other peoples lives...thanks for doing this for me.

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Jacki C
11/16/2012 09:43:36 am

I LOVE Darynda and Charley! And Reyes! OHHHHHH he is so hot! (literally and figuratively)

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Timitra
11/16/2012 09:56:15 am

I won the first book in this series a few weeks ago, I LOVE it, can't wait to finish reading it because I'm so anxious to know what is up with Reyes, what he is exactly, if only life would stop interfering with my reading time...thanks for the opportunity to win copy of book four!

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Catherine Jenkins
11/16/2012 01:35:16 pm

I found First Grave in the bookstore and wasn't sure if I would like it or not. I opened it to read a couple of pages and see if I could decide. I ended up on my butt in the aisle of Barnes & Nobles, blocking everyone, and laughing hysterically. I read all of chapter one and then practically ran to the cash register to pay so I could take it home. I not only introduced her books to everyone that I know, I also loaned out my own copies because I knew that everyone would love her sarcasm and wit as much as I did. So far, all my sisters, my best friend, my sister-in-law, my EX sister-in-law, my daughter, two coworkers, about eight facebook friends I have never met in person, and my hairdresser, have ALL become fans. Darynda Rocks! If you haven't started reading her books, you are WRONG lol

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Stephanie
11/16/2012 01:47:32 pm

I just love Darynda and all of her books!

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JB DarkScythe
11/16/2012 01:48:57 pm

a friend actually bought the first book for me lol- after reading now all four of the charley series and the short story... i can say that i have met some great people (even if they are fictional ones) that i won't forget- darynda is the best and with fourth grave wow it floored me and i laughed myself silly at some of the things she says and gets into- can't wait for the next one and will oh so enjoy reading every one of them again and again... just keep those books coming darynda :)

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Misty Speer
11/16/2012 11:18:57 pm

Wow! This was so great to read, all the way from the title to the last period. I have to say that I am with you 100% with every word you wrote in the opening, it's as if you took the words right from my mind. I am definitely a DaryndaHOLIC. I feel so lucky to have discovered First Grave just a few short months after it had come out. I had been introduced to J.R. Ward and devoured all the books up to that point in about a month or so. When I finished the last available book I was so sad, I wanted more so I started looking at all things J.R. Ward and came across her endorsement for First Grave. I was so excited because it must be good and the cover was awesome. I literally went straight to the bookstore to get the book, devoured the first chapter and realized that I was not only in love but also had a new favorite author. Yes, all of that after only one chapter. I have followed Darynda ever since anxiously waiting for each new book and devouring each writing on the graveyard page of her website. Pretty much if Darynda writes it, I want it, yep, DaryndaHOLIC for life! :)

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Vicki Wilson
11/17/2012 02:32:59 am

Love! Yes - definitely clear your bladder prior to reading!

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Atzumi muishi
11/17/2012 02:59:52 am

I just get my copy of "Fourth Grave..." so I'm gonna start now, see ya in a few hours =D

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Candie Platel
11/17/2012 11:47:02 pm

Awesome interview and article!

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Isis Nocturne
11/18/2012 05:11:13 pm

Love Darynda, and this is a wonderful interview and article!

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Becky
11/19/2012 07:57:22 am

Love every single one can't wait for more.

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