tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post543185987968146955..comments2023-06-25T10:12:14.635-04:00Comments on Tea & Strumpets: Are Serial Killers Sexy?author.nara.malonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07159847596372441526noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-67645090803017014572013-07-15T18:47:34.697-04:002013-07-15T18:47:34.697-04:00Love this post! Blowing you a kiss -- mmmmm-wa!Love this post! Blowing you a kiss -- mmmmm-wa!madeline ivahttp://www.ladysmut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-80140333170887980262013-07-07T13:05:52.362-04:002013-07-07T13:05:52.362-04:00Thanks Denise for commenting.
If you look at the ...Thanks Denise for commenting.<br /><br />If you look at the historical lore of the vampire versus that of the story of Count Dracula, who is known for the more modern-day romanticized version of the vampire, it is a great example of this morphing, where the villain has become more of an anti-hero, suave, charming and still with a vicious bite.<br /><br />A serial killer is one that kills 3 or more with a cooling off period in between, and although he can have heroic motives, it doesn't matter in the definition. Murder is murder be it done by a gorgeous Scandinavian vampire or a Floridan man in cargo pants.<br />Tina Glasneck, USA Today Bestselling Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05981233678758852704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-69439112846088980752013-07-07T12:52:45.689-04:002013-07-07T12:52:45.689-04:00Thanks for commenting, Tracey.
The definition of ...Thanks for commenting, Tracey.<br /><br />The definition of a serial killer is one that kills 3 or more people with a cooling off period in-between kills, and the understanding of crazy has little to do with it. Historically seen, some serial killers have no mental illness; others of course suffer from different afflictions.<br /><br />In my mind, there is no difference between Dexter and Eric. In the fiction world, they are both killers, with their own motivations. I think it would be easier to be afraid of Eric than so of Dexter.<br /><br /> The intent of the killer is to kill, be it a vampire, who is hungry or a serial killer who has heroic, vigilante reasons for killing someone. In fiction, of course, we are dealing with the anti-hero, who has somehow or another become his own hero. I like to think that no matter what our character's inclination is, according to them, it is their story, and their paths.Tina Glasneck, USA Today Bestselling Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05981233678758852704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-63798456280489013472013-07-07T12:36:20.568-04:002013-07-07T12:36:20.568-04:00When I create a bad guy, I don't initially see...When I create a bad guy, I don't initially see him or her as being bad, for he/she doesn't either. It all depends on the leanings a person has, in their actions - be it good or bad. It is about layering those things in that add humanity to them. In my opinion, there is no absolute good or evil; we as mankind continue to create and define paths, and how things are interpreted by one versus self makes up all the difference.Tina Glasneck, USA Today Bestselling Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05981233678758852704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-9747975642850727052013-07-03T14:57:59.063-04:002013-07-03T14:57:59.063-04:00Interesting post and viewpoint. I have to beg to d...Interesting post and viewpoint. I have to beg to differ. My perception is very different from yours. I don't find someone who purposely kills sexy unless there is something redemptive in their nature/path (a hard sell). While I might appreciate the physical package, discovering that someone was a serial killer would be a deal-breaker for me, and the same holds true for my fictional heroes. Nothing about a serial killer says heroic, though I agree that even the most evil person believes they are justified in their actions or they couldn't do them. That doesn't make them attractive to me. Your fascination with this personality type is part of your special touch and I applaud your embracing and working with it in your writing. The fact that I can't follow you down that path isn't meant to negate it, just that our paths will diverge on that topic.Denise Golinowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646310909366020757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-65187985932431098502013-07-02T07:22:52.627-04:002013-07-02T07:22:52.627-04:00I think you have to define what you mean by "...I think you have to define what you mean by "serial killer"? The way we think of the term in our society, it's someone who kills multiple people for his own crazy reasons. These people are usually pychopaths or sociopaths. A person may find them sexy, romantic, loving, but those feelings wouldn't be returned because the serial killer would be unable to do so. (Sociopath, unable to; psychopath, warps the emotion) I wouldn't find that type of person sexy or romantic- not a fan of Dexter.<br />The other definition could be it's literal definition, someone who kills a number of people. A lot of people would fit into that category, including doctors, police officers, assasins, vampires and werewolves, etc. The REASONS they do so would impact whether someone thought they were sexy, romantic, lovable, etc.<br />I think you have to be careful when you use the word serial killer and romantic hero in the same sentence. This is a great discussion to have, but I'm not sure the average reader will read that blurb and pick up the book. But if you're not looking for the average reader...<br />Wow, I didn't think I'd have a lot to say about this until I started writing. LOL Tracey Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05065166995511006017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-34432959926227493002013-07-01T06:51:38.492-04:002013-07-01T06:51:38.492-04:00First, thank you for the clip of Eric Northman. :-...First, thank you for the clip of Eric Northman. :-) He's one of the reasons I watch True Blood. I think one of the challenges of writing believable characters is to find and convey what drives each -- including your bad guys. If you're writing a serial killer, how do you find that (possibly) one remaining nugget of humanity, and then build on it to flip his/her role? Interesting!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-81400191758046212013-06-30T10:04:30.663-04:002013-06-30T10:04:30.663-04:00Thanks Nara! Your comment made me smile.
I am not...Thanks Nara! Your comment made me smile.<br /><br />I am not sure where my series will go, and if my anti-hero will truly become a hero, but I love the idea of not having limits on what the character can become. :)Tina Glasneck, USA Today Bestselling Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05981233678758852704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-64660987345738641832013-06-29T17:46:17.660-04:002013-06-29T17:46:17.660-04:00Laura Kinsale did a romance about a boy who had be...Laura Kinsale did a romance about a boy who had been an assassin in a prior book but was grown and a hero in the new book. No one ever said her romance wasn't a romance. It all depends on the why, and who the victims are. I do believe her book wound up on the top ten of the best romances of all time. Rules are made to be broken.author.nara.malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159847596372441526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-88551680998926654182013-06-29T09:22:50.221-04:002013-06-29T09:22:50.221-04:00Thanks Sofie!
I believe that be it the serial ki...Thanks Sofie! <br /><br />I believe that be it the serial killer, vampire or werewolf, they each kill according to their fancy.Their kills are to fulfill some "need" or "thirst"; they each stalk, seek an opportunity to victimize, and the end result for their successful hunt is death.<br /><br />Tina Glasneck, USA Today Bestselling Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05981233678758852704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-69623099540062934522013-06-29T08:59:00.247-04:002013-06-29T08:59:00.247-04:00Wow! I never thought of the serial killer in that ...Wow! I never thought of the serial killer in that way before - a vampire, a werewolf, a romanticized version of a serial killer. WEll, that just puts a whole new spin on things. <br /><br />Yes, I can see the appeal of Hannibal Lechter. He's dangerous... and sexy... in a "I love you - with fava beans and wine" kind of way.<br /><br />Sounds like a fun and ROMANTIC hero.Sofie Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11702484708743477860noreply@blogger.com