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New York Times bestselling author MARYJANICE DAVIDSON has been credited with starting paranormal chick lit. She has also hit the USA Today and the Wall Street Journal bestseller’s list for her popular Undead Series. Booklist calls it “Bubbly fun”. She lives in Minnesota with her family.
A writer with a few romances and YA novels to her credit, Davidson had tried for years to interest publishers in her idea for a humorous, tongue-in-cheek vampire romance. After dozens of rejections (and assurances that there was no market for paranormal!), she submitted her manuscript for publication online. An editor at a New York publishing house downloaded the story, was royally entertained, and contacted Davidson to acquire the print rights to Undead and Unwed. On the spot, she was offered a three-book contract.
When Undead and Unwed and its wry sequel, Undead and Unemployed, were released in early 2004, not one, but two stars were born: Davidson and her irresistible protagonist, the reluctant vampire queen Betsy Taylor. A smart, sassy, 27-year-old secretary, Betsy is killed in a freak car accident and wakes up (so to speak) to discover that she is not only a vampire but the much-prophesied Queen of the Undead. Readers loved Davidson's wry take on vampire literature, a genre long distinguished by its gothic self-seriousness. Betsy, with her smarty-pants attitude and passion for designer shoes, is one vampire queen who owes more to Sophie Kinsella than to Anne Rice.
While Davidson has continued to produce more Undead novels, she has also found the time to launch three other romantic fantasy series featuring 1.) a hybrid mermaid named Fred, 2.) an eccentric family of Alaskan royals, and 3.) a cyborg spy. All are infused with her trademark wit and imagination. In addition, she and her husband, Anthony Alongi, have written the Jennifer Scales series, originally marketed to young adults and re-released as fantasy fiction for all ages. Davidson also remains one of the most popular writers of paranormal romantica; her short stories and novellas appear regularly in anthologies.
Before she devoted her time to chronicling the love lives of vampires and werewolves, Davidson was voted Miss Congeniality in her high school.
Even though Davidson is one of the most popular writers of modern monster fiction, in real life she is actually terrified of the undead. In fact, she is currently holding a contest on her web site asking readers to put together a twelve-step program to help her get over her fear of zombies!
As she writes on her website, Davidson lived a transient life as a young girl. Her father's career in the U.S. Air Force led her to live in such disparate locales as Guam, Mississippi, and North Dakota. As she grew older, her life in the working world was just as restless as her childhood. She tried her hand at everything from waitressing to modeling to editing to a stint as a medical test subject (!) before settling on a career as a bestselling novelist. These days, her life may be a bit more settled, but it has hardly slowed down.
A few fun outtakes from our interview with Davidson
"I'm a former model -- worst job ever, honestly."
"I'm a gigantic sushi hog -- it's pretty much my favorite meal."
"The more terrible and groaningly awful a horror movie is, the more I like it."
"Um, I like bubble baths? Seriously. I know that sounds like something a Playboy Bunny would say, but I really do."
"I like taking my kids to new restaurants and encouraging them to try new dishes -- we did "Dim Sum" just the other day."
AvidReader1012
Posted October 16, 2010
This isn't a book, it's a few pages of part of a story. Not worth the time to download it. The author might have a good book - but you can't tell from this little bit.
30 out of 33 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 8, 2010
I was very disappointed, I thought this was the whole book, and it would have been a good one I believe!! Where is the rest of the story??
19 out of 21 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 9, 2010
This book suck butt. I was totally confused from the beginning and when I finally figured out what was going on, it told me don't miss the rest. Then it was done.
16 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 6, 2010
no book%^&*(
11 out of 16 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 25, 2010
Um, ok, don't understand the complaints about it being only a couple of pages. The blurb SAYS that its a short story prequel. But I enjoyed the book that its a prequel to, and, well. . . MJ does do funny like no one else.
9 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I'm a big MaryJanice Davidson Fan. I read the prequel, "Outta the Bag" before reading the main novel "Me, Myself & Why". I was very confused until I read the novel. Wow is all I can say. It would have helped to know what the novel explains. That's why things seem confusing in the prequel. Multiple personalities! Now I understand and it is totally hilarious. After reading both, I can't wait for the next installment to see what is up with Cadence/Shiro/Adrienne!
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Was a bit confused going in but quickly picked up where it was going and found it to be humerous,witty,and wishing there was more to read..I will check out other books by this author and will be ordering Me, Myself and Why for sure. Just the title makes me smirk!
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 14, 2011
I am a big fan of MaryJanice Davidson, and this book is another hit! It makes you want to read 'Me, Myself and Why?' right away!
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.If you decide to read this free 'prequel', wait until after you read Me, Myself and Why me
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This is a prequel story to Me, Myself, and Why?, the first in the Cadence Jones series. If you read the book before this short story, Outta the Bag will make a lot more sense and will be much more enjoyable! If you don't know Cadence, Shiro, and Adrienne, the story will be very confusing.
Since I read MMaW before this short story, I found the story delightfully hilarious!
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 5, 2011
Do not waste your time
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 24, 2011
This is a stupid book
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 1, 2011
Loved the novel, but the short story was "ok". It was certainly enjoyable. Though I recommend reading the novel (Me, Myself and Why?") first.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 5, 2011
Dont waste your time. Not even a story - just a partial one. would not let me rate it no stars, had to give it one
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 15, 2011
I really liked this blurb of a prequel! The back and forth of the story line made for an interesing read... quite amusing! I am looking forwrd to the rest! Free Friday????
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 28, 2011
This was a very strange book, but funny. I would have preferred to have the whole story, not a blurb. However it was worth the download. I will read more of her stories.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 8, 2011
this book seemed like it would be even slightly interesting......... but I was severely disappointed... i am now deleting this sad pathetic little DRAFT of a book
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 20, 2012
Its only 14 pages what a rip off
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Posted May 9, 2012
I thought it was awsome. Although I wish it were longer, I would definately recomend it.
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Overview
From New York Times bestselling author MaryJanice Davidson, comes OUTTA THE BAG the hilarious prequel story to her upcoming novel ME, MYSELF AND WHY, the first in a brand new series. In OUTTA THE BAG, Clive Better—the better-than-best plumber in town—attends a speed dating event where—instead of attempting to score phone numbers—he recounts his recent run-in with a freaked-out cat and a sexy-but-psychotic woman that has left him confused, scratched up, and rather aroused.