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Julia Knight | Bad Boy Boogie
I love a bit of bad boy. Iโm know Iโm not alone either. But I am intrigued,
especially given my latest character, pirate Van Gast, what turns a man who
should be someone you run from screaming into a lovable rogue? In short, why is
he lovable not undatable?
In the interests of research (obviously I would not trawl literature and film
for examples of sexy men just for myself) I think I may have the answer. Or
rather, answers.
First and foremost, they are fun. Hans Solo with his laconic wit, Mal Reynoldsโ
one liners, Captain Jack Sparrowโs grin. Sinbad, Ali Baba, Aladdin. Every
character Errol Flynn ever playedโฆThey reduce the gravest danger to something
thatโs fun, exciting, thrilling. Different.ย
Then you have to add a dash of charm. James Bondโs ability to talk a woman into
bed in about three seconds flat. The Marquis De Carabasโ languid grace, Richard
Sharpeโs รฉlan. Without charm heโd be just another thief or womaniser.
The third element is, I think, the most important. What elevates our man from
just bad to rogue. Bravery, especially for others. His moral code maybe
different, but he has got one. Hans Solo risked everything when it came to the
crunch, the Marquis De Carabas literally died to help someone else, Robin Hood
had fun stealing from the rich, but he gave it to the poor. Van Gast has a habit
of stealing anything not nailed down, but is willing to do anything for the
woman he loves. Because when it comes down to it, your lovable rogue is lovable
because there is something he cares about, passionately and, for me at least,
itโs that passion that makes him worth swooning over.ย
So if youโre a lover of lovable rogues, hereโs a little more about Van Gast:
Privateer Van Gast thrills in capturing treasure; delights in pulling off
elaborate scams; and has an outrageous reputation with the ladies. But there is
only one woman for him: fellow privateer Josieโseductive, brave and
unpredictable. He's hoping to make their relationship permanent, until he raids
the wrong ship. Now slavers are stalking him, his crew is verging on mutiny and
Josie has disappeared.
When she reappears with a new mark wanting Van Gast's help running the ten ruby
trick con, he senses trouble. It seems like Josie has joined up with mage-bound
slavers to turn him over to their Master. Van Gast is about to take the biggest
risk of allโand find out the true meaning of trust and betrayal.
And finally, Iโd love to hear about your favourite rogues in film and book. I
always need a new fix!
TEN RUBY TRICK is
now available from Carina Press
You can find out more about Julia Knight at her web site
Comments
12 comments posted.
Re: Julia Knight | Bad Boy Boogie
I don't know that they were rogues, but the fellow in the Jennifer Aniston movie where she is picked up by her ex husband bounty hunter. Can't remember the name of the actor but he was definately what I would think of as a rogue!
(Brenda Rupp 10:13am January 20, 2011)
I know he's not a rogue, but there's something about Robert Downey's eyes and his smile!! You already mentioned Johnny Depp, who is one of my favorites. As for books, I got a big kick out of the Janet Evanovich series, if you want some lighthearted reading.
(Peggy Roberson 10:50am January 20, 2011)
Ah yes, Robert Downey Junior. His Tony Stark is a rather loveable naughty chap.
I shall have to look out for that film Brenda.
(Julia Knight 11:14am January 20, 2011)
Gotta love those bad boys! Always have - always will!
(Kelli Jo Calvert 12:01pm January 20, 2011)
My favorite rogue has been mentioned. Johnny Depp makes a lovable rogue.
(Mary Preston 2:22pm January 20, 2011)
Eve's Roarke in the In Death books is my favorite rogue.
(Lisa Richards 2:36pm January 20, 2011)
I have Oprah in Australia on & she has Russell Crowe with her - he's a Rogue - loved him in his new Robin Hood movie. Tomorrow she has Hugh Jackman on, he plays great Rogues, but he seems a great family man in real life - is that still a Rogue?
(Diane Sallans 4:34pm January 20, 2011)
Hmm Russell Crowe or Huh Jackman..Gladiator or Wolverine...that's a tough choice...
(Julia Knight 7:20pm January 20, 2011)
I "discovered" Richard Sharpe last year and have read all the books. I would vote for him as a favorite rogue.
(Carol Drummond 8:28pm January 20, 2011)
@Brenda Rupp -- Dahling, Every Woman should know who the Beautiful Man is....drumroll please...the one, the only, Mr. Gorgeous himself, Gerard Butler!
I just love Mal Reynolds! Have FIREFLY and SERENITY on DVD.
Which reminds me of another swoon worthy sci-fi rogue: John Crichton (aka Ben Browder), FARSCAPE. RAWR!
(Cynthia Netherton 10:14pm January 20, 2011)
@Carol - oh the only way they could(and did) make Sharpe better is by getting Sean Bean to play him!
@Cynthia - I have quite the crush on Mal - A rogue with morals. The fact he's hopelessly in love and doesn't know what to do about it is part of the charm too.
(Julia Knight 5:45am January 21, 2011)
George Clooney is one of my favs, because he always gets a crowd on board with his plans like the movie Oceans 11 and Up In The Air which is about firing people.
(Alyson Widen 11:37am January 26, 2011)
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