Author-duo extraordinaire Moira Rogers wants to know which is awesomest, Vampire Lumberjack or Werewolf Bootlegger? In fact, they are hosting a contest at their website and asking bloggers to weigh in on all the potential awesomeness that could happen with these two characters! The contest is in honor of Sanctuary Unbound (releasing today) which features said Vampy Lumberjack and A Safe Harbor (releasing July 13th) featuring a sly Wolfie Bootlegger. Admittedly, I had to think about this one. If given the simple choice of Vamp vs. Wolfie, I would probably go Vamp. To me, Vamps just ooze sex appeal. I picture perfectly quaffed hotties that stepped right out of GQ. But when you throw in such unique professions…how does one decide? Well, when I make life-altering, earth-moving decisions like this one, I often draw from past experiences. What do I know about lumberjacks? Often tall, burly, have affinity for plaid flannel, like to treat logs like treadmills, like nature (ick). Do I find this hot? Eh, maybe. Okay, what experience do I have with lumberjacks? …Not much. In fact, the only thing that comes to mind is Will Ferrell in Step Brothers. “I have traveled 500 miles to give you my seed! Rawrrrr!” See video below.
Don’t get me wrong, I adore Will Ferrell. But do I want a Will Ferrell lumberjack love scene? Nope. Moving on. What comes to mind for Bootleggers? Pinstripe suits, wingtip shoes, Speakeasies, Moonshine, drinking inside or on secret Speakeasy balconies. Now this I can work with! What experience do I have with Bootleggers? Well, Brad Pitt was a bootlegger in Legends of the Fall.
Yummmm. It’s kind of hard to separate Bootleggers from Mobsters, so let me brainstorm those as well. And Warren Beatty (Vintage Warren of course) played Bugsy Seagle.
Yummmm. Johnny Depp played John Dillinger (it’s a stretch I know, but I should get bonus points for finding a way to get Johnny Depp in a post about Bootleggers and Lumberjacks!!).
Yummmm. Yep, I think the choice is clear here. I am Team Werewolf Bootlegger! Bring on the pinstripes! (No need to remind me of James Gandolfini, Joe Pesci, or any other fug mobster. I am perfectly happy with my selective memory and extreme shallowness!)
Disclaimerlicious: This post is a part of Moira Rogers’ Creature Feature Kindle Throwdown Contest. By leaving a (meaningful) comment, you will be entered to win a Kindle from Amazon.com, or an alternate grand prize of $275 to spend at an online book retailer. For a full list of rules and more ways to win, visit the contest page.
Jun 01, 2010 @ 12:07:04
I’m with you! Werewolf bootleggers are hot! And well…the fam had still in Tennessee. Even got to taste the moonshine once. IT was gross, but love the idea!
Jun 01, 2010 @ 16:05:04
Werewolf bootleggers have STYLE! Vampire lumberjacks have flannel…
You made the right choice.
Jun 01, 2010 @ 16:34:03
Gotta love the pinstripes 🙂
Go Team Werewolf Bootleggers!
Cade
ArcadiaWearsPrada@yahoo.com
Braintasia Blog
Jun 01, 2010 @ 16:45:58
Yeah! Team Werewolf Bootleggers!!!
Jun 01, 2010 @ 17:35:05
LMAO over Will Ferrell!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA
Yet, Def Team Werewolf!!!!
Jun 01, 2010 @ 19:01:47
Loved reading your post, it was hilarious!
I have to say I’m on Team Vampire Lumberjack because they’re still sexy in plaid!
Jun 01, 2010 @ 19:28:47
Vamp gal here. Team Vampire Lumberjack!!
Jun 01, 2010 @ 20:10:34
Haha, I was thinking that the picture they used for the Weres looked like Johnny Depp! Mmmm Johnny…. But I’m a Team Vampire Lumberjack member here.
Jun 01, 2010 @ 20:12:00
Yessss, another Team Werewolf fan.
All I gotta say is this. Plaid with pasty white skin? Somehow that doesn’t sound very fashionable.
You’re sleeping with a DEAD BODY ladies, I think ya’ll need to reevaluate your decision.
Jun 01, 2010 @ 20:56:16
I have but one word:
Amen.
Team Werewolf Bootlegger, bring on the lycans and liquor!
Jun 01, 2010 @ 22:10:40
TEAM WEREWOLF BOOTLEGGER for the WIN!!! So what if his career choices of have put him on the wrong side of the law…more than likely with his werewolf metabolism, the alcohol would have very little effect on him!
Jun 01, 2010 @ 22:38:51
I am all for TEAM WEREWOLF. Love those wolves
Jun 02, 2010 @ 17:06:37
Now, if anybody ever needed a reason to come over to the bootlegger side Brad Pitt would be reason numero uno!
Werewolf Bootlegger!!
Jun 02, 2010 @ 17:07:08
Please save me from the lumberjacks. I don’t want the vampires to give me their seed! Ick!
Go Team Werewolf Bootlegger!
Jun 03, 2010 @ 01:26:54
ok yes i love my Johnny but he would also make a sexy Vampire so i still have to say Team Vampire Lumberjacks..
Jun 03, 2010 @ 01:32:17
Go Team Werewolf!
Jun 03, 2010 @ 08:19:40
I’m a Team Werewold Bootlegger supporter too! Sorry but I prefer a man in shirt and suit than in a plaid and I prefer a warm muscled body than an icy popsicle. Werewolf for me please! 🙂
Jun 03, 2010 @ 12:34:34
I’m team Werewolf all the way, got to root for my namesake.
Besides I’d rather have a live, hot body than a dead, cold ok undead, cold one whether they look good in plaid or not. Where are they seeing any vampires in plaid anyway I haven’t seen one picture except for the short ugly vamp in plaid on someones page?
YOU GO WEREWOLVES!!! I’ll take Johnny I love him in the picture above.
Jun 03, 2010 @ 18:10:36
Nice eye candy, to be sure, but I’m still Team Vampire Lumberjack!
Jun 05, 2010 @ 13:16:40
I just have to say that I like a guy who can fell a tree, then serve up a glass of homemade brew.
Team Were!
Jun 05, 2010 @ 13:18:35
My grammer has deserted me. That should say: I like a guy that can serve up a glass of homemade brew OVER a guy that can fell a tree.
Jun 05, 2010 @ 18:07:24
Team Vampire Lumberjack
That dark, sexy mysterious dude. I know wearing plaid flannel isn’t vogue, but since that is what I grew up around, its fine with me
Jun 05, 2010 @ 18:22:53
Still going on the Lumberjack Vampire side.. Especially since Jackyl (and Jesse James Dupree was so damn hot during my teens) did a song about Lumberjacks!
Jun 06, 2010 @ 21:22:59
My ancestors are from Transylvania, so I definitely side with Team Vampire.
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Jun 07, 2010 @ 19:33:22
I’m voting for Team Vampire Lumberjack. They are my favs for sure!
Jun 09, 2010 @ 02:43:51
For the sake of sides, I have to go Team Vampire Lumberjack. Nothing says sexy like a man jacking some lumber. (Ohhh the images.)
No promises but I might reconsider with the right incentive. SKIN! 🙂
I can’t wait to add both of these to my collection!
Jun 09, 2010 @ 20:34:35
Team Werewolf Bootlegger. Gotta be able to see a guy in the daylight.
Jun 10, 2010 @ 20:02:34
Thanks for sharing your pretty men with us, go team werewolf!
Jun 11, 2010 @ 01:37:51
I’m on Team Vampire Lumberjack! go Team!!
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Jun 11, 2010 @ 02:40:59
I come from a long line of lumberjacks. I’ll take the family biz and some pesky soul issues over the uncontrolled furry and controlled substances.
Go Team Vampire Lumberjack!
Jun 11, 2010 @ 10:51:57
A new team, a civil war, a revolution!!!
Team Werevamp Wolfjack
YES!!! I agree I want both too, yeah, the start of a new revolution, I’d love to be in the middle between these two sexy men, a new team. I’m with you, team Werevamp wolfjack, how does that sound?
I had just started to post the following on some of the blogs starting with Blackravens.
I can be a trouble maker, I want both, shame on me huh,blame it on some really good posts numbering the wolf advantage of being able to be out at all times of the day and the fact that he’s warm and really alive and can share a real meal of food. Although the wolfie can take care of me 24/7 and the vamp can only manage about half, maybe they won’t mind sharing, I wouldn’t mind it. After all why can’t I have my cake and eat it too.
Hope everyone doesn’t want to stake me out but I really want both.
Zina
Viva le revolution, for those that to switch to both, come join us, make your voice heard. This is a war after all!!
Jun 11, 2010 @ 12:37:04
You had me at Brad Pitt as a bootlegger in LotF! Oh yes! Werewolf Bootleggers FTW!
Jun 12, 2010 @ 00:25:47
Team Werewolf for me! Howling seems kind of sexy! Booze and full moons! what’s not to love?
Jun 12, 2010 @ 16:57:06
well if your throw mr pitt in this mix as a were, then i may have to sway this way. – team swiss
Jun 12, 2010 @ 19:01:56
yep I totally agree Tean Werewolf is hot.
Jun 13, 2010 @ 08:56:24
I agree, I’m Team werewolf bootlegger. I just can’t get over the fact vampires are dead, and a cold, dead vampire just can’t match a warm-blooded werewolf. And you are right, bootlegger are much sexier than lumberjacks.
Jun 13, 2010 @ 17:38:43
Team werewolf all the way! I need a good snuggle buddy! Vampires are a bit too cold for me! I like ’em nice and hot 😉 Also, there is nothing sexy about a dead guy. Sorry vampire lovers!
Jun 14, 2010 @ 00:13:20
Though i like werewolves, I have a soft spot for vamps. Go team vampire lumberjack :)!
Pam S
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Jun 14, 2010 @ 00:26:29
Your videos and explanations will not sway me! Team Vampire Lumberjack all the way!
Jun 14, 2010 @ 01:24:48
Go Team Vampire Lumberjack! What can I say I’m a sucker for the fangs. (Pun intended)