Loading ...Interview, Chat and Contest with Author Charlaine Harris
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Interview:
Hi Charlaine!
Welcome to Bitten by Books, we are excited to have you here today!
I would like to thank you taking the time to join us for the question and answer session with our readers. It has been very interesting to get to know more about you and what makes you tick as a writer! Readers, if you haven’t done so already please stop by and get your copy of Charlaine’s newest book A Touch of Dead
BBB: What are the most challenging and the most rewarding aspects of writing?
CH: Challenges? Every day is a challenge. I hate to use a sea metaphor, but being a writer is like being the entire crew of a large ship. To extend that, when you reach your destination in one piece . . . that’s a great reward.
BBB: Do you consider different books paranormal romance or urban fantasy? and do you think it is important to distinguish between the two?
CH: It’s not important to me personally, no. But to the people shelving the books it’s quite important, because readers are looking for a book skewed more to romance or more to adventure, and they want to look in the right place.
BBB: Do you feel that the South provides a particularly rich setting for vampire and other paranormal fiction?
CH: I’ve read great paranormal fiction set all over the world, so I don’t think so. We southern writers do like to present the South with a flourish, though.
BBB: What is the most ridiculous thing that you have thought about doing to any of your characters but never did?
CH: I think I’d better keep mum on that.
BBB: You mentioned in an another interview that you know who Sookie will end up with. Can you tell us how long we have to wait to find out? Or, you know, maybe a hint? : )
CH: No.
BBB: How do you keep track of your world building?
CH: Not very well. Actually, I’ve had to hire a couple of people to help me on continuity. After this many books in the series, I may blank out on some bit of business I did five years ago, say.
BBB: What do you feel are the benefits of the new electronic readers such as Kindle 2 or Sony Digital Book Reader
CH: I know my agent loves his, because he gets so many submissions it cuts way back on hauling a ton of paper around. And I see people on vacation very happy at having so many books at their fingertips without having to pack them. I myself still prefer to hold a book.
BBB: What impact do electronic readers create on the bottom line for authors in the end? Do you feel they have a negative impact or positive, or no impact at all that you can see?
CH: I’m sure they’re going to have an impact, but I’m not sure what it’ll be in the long run.
BBB: What one thing would you change about the TV series if you could?
CH: Honestly, I can’t think of a thing. I am so pleased with the way it’s going, it would be ridiculous of me to want more.
BBB: What else do you currently have in the works? When can we expect your next book?
CH: A Harper Connelly comes out later this month, the collection of Sookie short stories just came out and it’s doing well, DEATH’S EXCELLENT VACATION with an original Sookie story will be out next August, and Dead in the Family
BBB: Have we seen the last of Alcide?
CH: Gosh, no.
BBB: Will we ever see anymore of the fae???
CH: Yes.
BBB: Where do you see the urban fantasy genre headed? Can you see it slowing down in the near future, or do you think that the immediate future is pretty bright for it?
CH: I see no signs of a slowdown. It’s an exciting genre with some fantastic talent.
BBB: if you had to choose for yourself, would it be Bill or Eric? Or Sam?
CH: Fortunately for me, I get all three.
BBB: How do you navigate the actual story writing, e.g. do you pre-plot it all out, get the main details and pantz it, divide up chapters, etc.?
CH: Ha! I wish I were that organized. I just flex my fingers and go.
BBB: Soooooooooooooo which vampire was Sookie’s great-grandfather referring to in the last book?
CH: Mum on that one.
BBB: Do you have any plans for book signings/ readings anytime soon? If so, where can our readers find you?
CH: All they have to do is check my Calendar on my website http://www.charlaineharris.com to find out where I’ll be, and when.
BBB: If you could choose to be either a shapeshifter or vampire for eternity, which would you choose and why? Or would you be some other creature?
CH: I like being human, actually.
BBB: Did you ever in your wildest dreams ever think your series would become such a huge success and the show as well?
CH: No, I did not. It’s been a wonderful ride.
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She will be giving away some amazing prizes to 3 lucky readers! The contest is open to readers worldwide!
1 signed copy each of
Prize 1: Dead Until Dark
Prize 2: Living Dead in Dallas
Prize 3: Club Dead
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A BIG welcome to Charlaine Harris from all of the staff at Bitten by Books!
We are so excited to have you here today. Thank you SO very much for carving some time out of your busy schedule to answer our readers questions.
Rachel from Bitten by Books
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Charlaine, what was your reaction when you discovered that True Blood was inspired in your books?!
I RSVPed!
xoxo
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Charlaine,
What do you or would you say to Sookie fans who are disappointed that there favorite scenes from the book may never show up on the TV screen, with Alan taking his own storyline path?
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Hello Charlaine, Do you have a favorite True Blood episode?
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Hi! I only started reading your series a little while ago, so I’m only just finished your third book. I love them though! Here are my two questions for you:
1.) Where to you get your ideas for the Sookie series?
2.) How do you feel about having a tv show based on your series?
I posted this on my facebook! http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbittenbybooks.com%2F%3Fp%3D12124&t=Interview%2C%20Chat%20and%20Contest%20with%20Author%20Charlaine%20Harris#/profile.php?id=833152574&ref=profile
Voted for the Vampires Assistant! I can’t wait until tomorrow!
Voted for the FPAY!
I entered in the 22nd day of 31 days!
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Hi Charlaine! I have been reading both the Sookie and Harper series and have thoroughly enjoyed them!
Another thing I like is your Books of the Week on your blog. It definitely looks like you love to read as much as write. I’d like to know, is there a particular genre you love, and possibly one that you won’t touch?
Thank you!
Kristi
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Welcome to BBB Charlaine! I saw you this past weekend at Bouchercon and (Rachel is going to whip me with a wet noodle for this) didn’t get a chance to get you some BBB bookmarks. *ducks* This was a great interview and I’ve been looking forward to it. The only problem I’m having is coming up with a question. All of mine were either answered here or at Bouchercon which, by the way, had some great panels! Or….I KNOW it’s one you won’t answer! LOL So, I suppose I’ll stick with a comment. I love the books and the show and can’t wait for more! I know some people don’t like that the show isn’t EXACTLY like the books but I’m fine with it. I don’t want to know exactly what’s going to happen and I like that Mr. Ball has shaken things up a bit. Thanks again for playing with us!
I suppose I do have one question. What do you think of conventions such as Bouchercon or RT? Not just from an author’s viewpoint but as a reader also.
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Thank you for taking the time to answer some of our questions. (RSVP’d)
You have been known to enjoy killing off characters.
Has there been an instance where in hindsight you have regretted killing a character?
-Sheena R
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Ooops….also RSVP’d and voted in the latest round.
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As a teacher you have inspired me beyond belief. I have never read a series that has captivated me like the Sookie Stackhouse novels. When I first became additiced to the novels, I would stay up all hours of the night reading because I just couldn’t get enough. I am a huge fan of Eric’s! Can you tell me if we will see the same type of situation that occured with Sookie and Bill when Eric’s maker turns up in Dead in the Family? Thank you so much for your time!
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Hi Charlaine! So glad I could make good on my RSVP this time around. Anyway, there are so many paranormal authors who venture into the young adult genre. Do you have any desire to write to a younger audience? Thanks for creating Sookie and the gang!
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With True Blood seeing such great success, do you have any desire to write screenplays yourself in the future?
I RSVP’d
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2. Hi Charlaine! I absolutely ❤ your books!!! and I also think Alan Ball is a genius for 6ft Under, so when I heard y’all were collaborating for True Blood, well I just about died of glee! It’s been one of those magical match-ups for a fan like me, sort of like a man’s fantasy baseball scenario, lol! My favorite book so far (for obvious reasons-I love vulnerable Eric!) is Dead to the World, and I look forward to reading more. Reading this series has literally made me laugh out loud, more so than any other; and I really think you do a kick-ass job of capturing a “southern” voice. The nuances are really good; so much so that I thought you were from Lousiana, lol. I ❤ you and thnx for chatting with us
-1)Before Alan Ball approached you for True Blood, were you familiar with his work? Were you a fan of Six Feet Under?
-2)Why did you name Sookie Sookie? Is it a nickname for something?
3. Spread the word!posted on:
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thanks again Rachel & Charlaine! *squeeee*,
Bella
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Hello, readers. I’m glad to be here today for a couple of hours, and I’m ready to respond to your comments.
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Hello Charlaine,
Thank you for a wonderful interview. I think it would be fun if you broke the mum though. lol
I just have a couple questions for now….How and when do you reward/treat yourself for all you hard work? Do you set small gaols or do you wait until you have completely finished a pie
OK I have to go post this now….
I RSVP’d
BBL
K
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Hi Charlaine. Thanks so much for joining us here at BBB.
It was a pleasure to work with you at Dragon*Con this year, and I look forward to doing so again.
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Charlaine, do you get a say or have a feel for how many seasons of True Blood there will be? Keep up the great work!
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Hi Charlaine,
Did you plan on Sookie being a fairy when you first started writing the series?
When you first started writing the series did you plan on Eric and Sookie evolving the way they have?
Eric is probably one of the most popular vampires in Literature. How do you feel about Eric’s popularity and fanbase? Are you surprised?
Thanks!!
Kim Fetzer
(RSVP’d)
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Charlaine,
How much research do you do in order to be able to write about vampires, shape-shifters, and werewolves? (I’m only on book 3, so I’m not sure if other creatures will come out later…)
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6. still thinking
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Hi Charlaine, a very warm welcome from us in the UK. I’ve only just started to read your books as a result of True Blood (I’ve just finished Dead in Dallas) - But I think they’re brilliant, can’t wait to find out what happens in the future.
My question is, that I know the TV series and your books don’t exactly correspond in terms of story-line - but is there one thing from the TV series that you might include in up & coming novels (copyright permitting) - Jessica as Bill’s daughter perhaps?
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Charlaine, I have a question about audiobooks. I’m a huge fan of the Sookie audiobooks, and I was wondering if A Touch of Dead will be made into one.
Thanks for taking our questions, and thanks for enriching my life with your books!
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Hi Charlaine!
Q: Do you ever get irritated at how True Blood changes some things from your original story? (hope that hasn’t been asked yet!)
Thanks!
Lacey
I rsvp’d
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*Giddy* I LOVE your SOOKIE books!
Thanks, Charlaine, for taking time out to answer some of our questions! And thanks, Rachel, for organizing it! Woot Woot
I know you only have a small amount of time to share with us today, Charlaine, so I won’t ask the millions of questions I want to ask!
QUESTION:
The buzz around Twitter and Face book was huge when we heard you’d be on an episode of True Blood. All be it a small part, we were all glued to the TV, watching for you! I’m excited to be able to ask you how did it feel to be there, in Sam’s bar, and seeing all your characters walking around you?
And If it’s not too cheeky, I’m gonna sneak in one more question!
Is Sookie going to have another love interest in ‘Dead in the Family’?
JoAnne
X0×0X
Twittered: http://twitter.com/joannekenrick/status/5075924589
Facebooked: http://www.facebook.com/joannekenrick
5 Done
6 Done
8 I am a subscriber!
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Ms. Harris, I was wondering if you would be making another cameo on the next season of Trueblood or in future espisodes?
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forgot to mention (in all my excitement) that I R.S.V.P’d
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2. I was very interested when Alan Ball’s agent approached my agent. But it was two years after that, more or less, when the show actually reached the screen.
3. I say that the TV show and the books are separate experiences. Alan can’t film the books literally, because they’re told in the first person. And the books aren’t a visual experience like the show. They have to be taken separately.
4. Oh, sure, the one where Godric met the sun.
5. I think writers are born, not made. Ideas come because I’m a writer, and they come from a variety of sources. All great ideas start with “what if.” And I love “True Blood.”
6. I love to read, absolutely. I read a lot of science fiction and a lot of mysteries. I can’t think of any genre I simply won’t touch at all.
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I left a message in the past to rsvp as dbert.
Question 1: In the end of your last book, Sookie’s great grandfather indicated “that man really loves you” or something along those lines, but it left the reader not sure which man he was referring to, Erik or Bill? If you can’t answer that question, will that particular question be answered in another book, since Sookie’s great grandfather states he will be leaving her life infinitely?
Question 2: Are children in Sookie’s future?
BTW: I really enjoy your books. A new book is a large highlight among my very crazy and uneventful life. Thank you for adding some excitement and drama to my life.
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Hi Mrs. Harris, Why did chose to place your story in Northern LA rather than your home state?
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love your sookie stackhouse series!, i have read the whole series and am starting to read all your short stories.
i heard that you regretted killing off a character in your books before, if you could bring any back who? and what direction might their character go?
(mine was always Lafayette)
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Ms. Harris, What do you think of some of your characters in the Sookie series being compared to some of Jane Austen’s? I know you are an Austen fan, but do you see a connection?
Thanks!
Louise S.
(I RSVP’d)
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RSVP’d, signed up for Charlaine’s newsletter, BBB friend on facebook, myspace, twitter, subscriber, ning member. Voted in both polls
My question is How did you become interested in writing paranormal fiction?
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Dear Mrs. Harris, actually I’m very happy with your profesional success, I hope God give you good health and a good personal life, for you continue writing for many many years more.
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7. From a reader’s viewpoint, I think conventions are wonderful. You get to be in the same room with your favorite writer and get a glimpse into what he or she is really like, and you can get your books signed, too. You can also listen to writers you’ve never encountered before and get some good ideas for your reading list.
8. Yes, in one or two instances I’ve regretted killing off a character, but mostly they need to die for one reason or another.
10. I’m not sure I understand the question. Sorry.
11. You mean, write young adult instead of adult? Nope. That bug hasn’t bitten me yet.
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So excited that you are here.
Do you feel more pressure from your fans to put out more books quicker, since your books have started such a craze?
Thanks for spending time with us. You are awesome!!!
I have RSVP’s
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Thanks,
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Do you feel your characters belong to you and your fans? Or exclusively to you?
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Do you think of youself being similar to Sookie?
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My question is, Mrs Harris, are you going to have another closet sale on your website in the future? That was a lot of fun!
Love your books,
Elizabeth (RSVP’d)
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Hi Charlaine,
I’m really excited that you have signed to do 3 more books in the Sookie series! Do you think you would agree to do more?
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Hi Charlaine,
Would you ever consider bringing back the characters from your Shakespear series? Perhaps as guest characters in the Sookie series?
RSVP’d
Voted in both polls
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Yes I rsvped. I have enjoyed your Sookie Stackhouse series or true blood series! I’m waiting for A Touch of Dead to come out in paperback, hardbacks cost too much for me! Do you feel that True Blood on HBO has increased your reader base? I know a friend of mine is now hooked and he would never have read any of your books. I’ve let him read mine and I watch his tv. It works! Lisa D.
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Who is your favorite secondary Character in your books?
If you could change one thing about your books what would it be?
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Hi Charlaine! Great interview, thanks for taking time out to be here:o) I love your books!!!I’m also addicted to True Blood. If you had to pick a favorite character who would it be? Seeing your characters come to life in True Blood does your favorite character differ from your books?
Thanks
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Hello Charlaine,
I just love Harper, Sookie, Lily,Nikkie, and Catherine. Will thier be any other Strong willed Females that we can read about in the future?
Thanks,Ida
RSVP
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Hola! Charlaine,
Do you have a favorite Sookie book?
I love all of the them, but I have to say my favorate is Dead to the World. I love that Eric and her being a big part of the book and hope the True Blood keeps shows this in the future.
Thanks for awakeing the love in reading in me!
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I tweeted this here http://twitter.com/ssbookclub/status/5077073736 * I RSVP’ed. I have a twitter group dedicated to the Sookie Stackhouse books. We have several questions but some of them are: Will Quinn be in more books, Will all of your books be made into audiobooks, and will Sookie eventually become a vsmpire? Those are just a few of the many we have. Thanks for your time and for giving us the perfection that is Eric Northman.
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When creating a character, do you know if they’ll be a sup before hand (as in needing a specific sup then creating a character around that)?
Cathi F.
(RVPed)
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My husband is a sports writer and writes very well, of course in Spanish, (he writes for a famous magazine in Spanish in the U.S.) I encourage your example to write books, since a good book lasts forever but not what is written in a newspaper or magazine.
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I RSVPd, forgot to mention in my previous posts
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sorry forgot to mention that i rsvp’d
since i’m here…
since u have written other books what might there be in the stars for any of your other series being optioned for tv or screen?
also could you see any of your other characters meeting each other one day and paths being crossed?
thanks so much for taking our ?’s!
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I sent an RSVP, but forgot to mention it. Sorry…
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12. I’m sure there’s something wrong with me, because I have very little interest in writing screenplays. Maybe if I didn’t have so much else to write, I might summon the energy to learn something new, but right now . . . no.
13. Yes, I was familiar with “American Beauty” and “Six Feet Under.” Sookie is a very old southern nickname. My grandmother’s best friend was called Sookie.
15. Koren, I reward myself when I get a royalty check or a big advance. I buy something I don’t really need. I enjoy it very much. I’m having trouble setting goals these days because there doesn’t seem to be much else to long for.
17. As long as the ratings are good and the cast wants to continue, “True Blood” will stay on the air, I assume.
18. No, I didn’t do a lot of planning when I began the series, because I didn’t know if I’d ever get to write more than “Dead Until Dark,” which I wrote without a contract. I’m surprised that Eric is so adored, when he is such a ruthless and calculating character, but he does have his funny side, and he is a sexy guy.
19. I definitely do some research, but of course any research about mythical creatures can be turned inside out for story purposes.
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I RSVPed for this event.
Hi Ms. Harris, I saw that you said you don’t do a lot of preplanning on your novels, that you just “flex and go”. Do you think this is a more creative approach than outlining, etc. before you begin? I’m not big on outlining (I always write the outline after I write the paper!) so I wanted to know what you thought from a creativity standpoint.
LOVE the characters you have created, by the way
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Which book is your favourite?
If you could only tell one more story what would it be?
I RSVPed
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I shared on Myspace http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll
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Hi Charlaine. ***giving a discreet wave from the back of the room***
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1) I signed up for the Femmes Fatale newsletter and sent an email as req’d with a copy of the page with the “Thank you” message.
2) I’ve voted in the fav authors and left a comment.
3) I’ve voted in the Vampire’s Asst movie contest and left a comment.
4) I’ve posted to my Facebook wall… and sent an email with the Facebook link. (Link: http://www.facebook.com/BittenbyBooks#/profile.php?id=100000171226216&ref=nf)
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Hi Charlaine! I’m so glad you wrote these books and I’m so glad that I found them!! I read a couple out of order, then saw True Blood season 1.
After that I knew I had a serious addiction when I felt lost and wanting more. All were checked out at my library so I just got the boxed set for my birthday. Then I went and bought A Touch of Dead. These books are like V!!! Please keep writing. I love you and your writing.
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I’ve read before that you only work on one story at a time, but have you begun to think about what you will write about when you are done with Sookie?
Will you stay in the urban fantasy genre or return to pure mystery?
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Hi, Charlaine–So happy to “meet” you! I love the Sookie books, especially the way the characters evolve. Were you ever pressured to keep everything the same from book to book, with any changes that happened during a story reverting to the status quo by the end?
I RSVP’d for this, shared the event on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=324419750432#/profile.php?id=1558637825&ref=nf and on Twitter http://twitter.com/MarianAllen
Thanks, Ms. Harris, for all the great reading!
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Hello,
Thanks for all your great books! I’ve read them all. I loved it when Lily Bard paid Sookie a visit. Will she, Roe Teagarden or even Harper make an appearance in Sookie’s world in the future?
The torture scene in the last book was very tortuous to read.. Are the rest of the Sookie books going to be as dark? I hope not. I want Sookie and her friends to have a little happiness but she always seems to be beaten up and tortured. Can we have at least one or two happy scenes?
Thanks,
Beth
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Hi Charlaine -
I love your books AND the TrueBlood series. My son has fallen in love with the HBO series also.
How do you feel about Alan Ball not following your books in his series?
I’ve accepted what he’s done to your books now - and I never expected him to follow your books to a “T” - but, at 1st, I would sit there and say “that’s not the way it was!”
By the way, RSVP’d to be here earlier - and I’m here!
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Good Afternoon and thank you for taking the time to answer some of our questions! I adore your novels and am counting down until the Dead in the Family release! Q: Do you have an idea for how the series will end? Not that I want it to end anytime soon, just wondering if you are writing to a conclusion or a constant continuation.
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I forgot to mention that I RSVP’d.
Charlaine,
Eric does not seem as ruthless in the books as the TV series. Your comment about him was very interesting.
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6. voted in round 4 of FPAY
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By the way, I also sent a Facebook request to be a friend…
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Charlaine,
Do you have a favorite character from the TV series that just came to life more on the screen than in the book?
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RE: “11. You mean, write young adult instead of adult? Nope. That bug hasn’t bitten me yet.”
I would be soooo curious to read a YA book by you! Your books are so non-ya that I cant even imagine what that’d be like… would love to know, though,lol
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Hi Charlaine,
Thank you so much for the interview.
Have you ever suffered a severe case of writer’s block?
Have you always been a fan of vampires in movies and literature?
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Hi Charlaine! Thanks for doing this interview!!
Emmifer
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21. I will not incorporate any ideas specific to “True Blood.” For one thing, I’m several books ahead of the development of the show, and for another thing, that would just feel strange to me, assuming it would be legal.
22. Yes, A TOUCH OF DEAD will be out in audio, but I don’t know the date.
23. No, Lacy, I find it interesting.
24. Alan and I had lunch in Merlotte’s that day, and it was surprisingly homey being there. I had met most of the actors already, and it was good to see them again. Rehearsing the scene was fun. I was impressed with how complex a procedure making just a little bit of film can be.
Sookie does have A love interest in the next book.
25. If I’m in LA while they’re filming something I could reasonably be in, I’d be glad to do another cameo. But those are two big things to match up.
28. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the books. There are children in Sookie’s future, but they may not be hers or live with her.
29. My home state is Mississippi, and I chose northern Louisiana because Anne Rice had done such a great job with southern Louisiana. I thought it was time someone paid attention to the ignored northern part, and I thought that would be funny.
30. I’d probably bring back Claudine.
31. I’m honored to be compared to Jane Austen, but I don’t see it, myself.
32. I’d been writing conventional mysteries for years, and I wanted to widen my reader base . . .plus, it sounded like fun, and I love to enjoy my job.
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Warm and fond greetings Charlaine, welcome to BBB. * Sheepish* I have yet to read any of your books; however I have seen the first Season of the television show, had to check it out after all the reviews some friends of mine was given it.
My only question is If you could find one song or several songs that represents your characters, what are they? If you could collaborate with any writer out there, alive or dead, on a writing project, who would you choose and why?
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RSVPd.
Do you like how they’ve developed Lafayette on True Blood?
Who is your favorite villain (in the books or television), in your series?
I purchased the first Sookie book at Barnes and Noble, but I don’t have the receipt because it was last year.
Did 5, 6, and 8 (facebook and newsletter).
Thank you for creating such wonderful characters. I am addicted to True Blood, and I hope to make it through more of the books soon.
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Hi Charlaine!! Thank you for joining us to chat. Love your Sookie series and addicted to True Blood. I like that the show is different from the books, that way we don’t know what will happen next!!
Did you have any say as to who was cast for True Blood, did you sit in and hear the auditions and say oh she is so Sookie or he is Sam??
Best Wishes on continued success!!
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Are we going to see Sookie interacting with Hunter in the future?
Cathi F.
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Welcome Charlaine…I love love your work!!!
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Thank you for chatting on BBB!
What did you think of the character on “True Blood”? Were you happy with the character and/or storyline Bell created?
Thank you,
Stephanie
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I have to say, I’d never read/watched/cared for vampire books or shows or movies before I saw the first episode of True Blood. When I found out it was based on your books, I ran out and bought all of them - and read books 1 - 7 in two months! Now I’m obsessed and inspired.
What inspired you to create the Sookie-verse: Vampires, telepath, and the magical wonders of it all?
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Welcome to BBB and thank you for spending some time with us today!
Why did you choose a telepath? I just love Sookie and the idea of a waitress that can read minds is just too neat. Also, is the humor intentional? There is so much that I laugh at and probably shouldn’t. LOL
Technical stuff:
I subscribe to the newsletter and am a (pending) fan of Ms. Harris’ on the Blood Bank.
I RSVP’d. I am also a fan/friend of BBB on Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter (asphaltcowgrrl), and you are on my perma blogroll (www.readinsomethingcrazy.blogspot.com).
I voted in both the Vampire’s Assistant poll and in Round 4.
Thanks again for hanging out with us! It’s much appreciated!
Aymee
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Does your husband and/or children contribute to your story ideas?
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I just finished reading the boxed set of the Sookie Stackhouse books this past weekend and promptly went out and got the DVDs from the first season of True Blood (I don’t have cable). One thing that really struck me throughout the books (which I loved, BTW) was how evocative they were of my time in the region — I lived eight years in the Ozarks and was lucky enough to visit New Orleans twice.
What, for you, most typifies the northern Louisiana setting of the books? The sense of family? The small-town atmosphere? Something else?
And what’s your favorite thing about writing about supes?
Lee B.
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RE: Comment 79
My question didn’t show up correctly… I asked, “What did you think of the character MaryAnn on the series “True Blood”?
Thank you and sorry for the double post, but wanted to clarify.
Stephanie
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33. Thanks so much.
35. I feel a lot of pressure, but I’m writing only one Sookie a year. I have to write other things, too.
36. My characters belong to me.
37. I wish I were more like Sookie. She’s a lot braver than I am!
38. It’s very possible. Paula tells me the closet is almost full again!
39. Possibly. But that’s a long way away, and I’ll know more after I write the next book, I think.
40. Lily and Jack did appear in one of the Sookie books, but since their worlds are so different it could only be a cameo appearance.
41. The show has increased my reader base by multiples. No doubt about it.
42. I love to write Pam. Something I would change? No continuity errors!!
43. All the characters on the show are a little different from the way I wrote them. But they have to fit into the context of the show. Of course, I love Sookie most of all, because I fit into her skin.
44. I do plan on writing some more “strong willed females” in my furture work. That seems to be what I’m good at.
45. A favorite Sookie book? Not really. There are things I like about all of them. I guess ALL TOGETHER DEAD is one of my favorites.
46. Misty: yes, yes, no.
47. No, not always. I’m a pretty spur-of-the-moment kind of writer.
50. I’ve been in talks about other characters of mine being on the screen, but nothing’s really gelled with me yet. I’ve had a few crossovers, but all the worlds are so different that a lot of crossover is impossible.
53. No, I don’t think it’s more creative. I think it’s scatterbrained. But that’s the way I work. Creativity doesn’t have to be disorganized.
54. I don’t know. That makes me queasy thinking about it. Only one more story?
55. Hello, friend.
57. Thanks, Brenda.
58. There is so much to write! So little time!
59. No, I’ve never experienced such pressure, thank goodness.
60. Yep, that was pretty dark, and it was meant to be. There’ll be happier scenes in the future, though.
62. I don’t mind. I figure Alan is the expert on the TV end of it.
63. Yes, I do know how the series will end.
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I voted for both vampire assistant & paranormal author. I want to thank Charlaine for answering my questions.
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no question, just a fangirl comment. i just wanted to say that i love this series and i also love harper conelly’s series. you were one of the first authors of this genre that i read and you continue to be one of the top!
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what was the inspiration behind Sookie’s name?
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2. I love you books! You are amazing artist! Where did the character of “Sookie” come from? After a friend, family member, who?
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Hi Charlaine,
Thank you for coming by. I have a non-Sookie question! I adore the Harper Connelly series- do you know how long the series will be? I am anxiously awaiting to find out what is next for her and Tolliver.
My other question: When you saw the first season of True Blood, was it hard to see characters that were buried long ago? I felt emotional seeing Gran and Lafayette and was wondering, as their creator, if it was like that for you, too.
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Hi Charlaine, thank you for being with us today.. I love these books. Sookie and the gang are great and I love the show. I already have my order in for season 2 of True blood, I’m just witing for the release. Will you be doing more with Sookie’s cousin’s son in later books? I just read your collection of short stories, will you be doing more on Sookie or anyone else? Thank you again for visiting with us.
Heidi S.
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Hi Charlaine. Your books are absolutely wonderful! I have read most, if not all, of them. One of the things that I love about your writing style is that you have a wonderful sense of flair, but it varies a bit per your different series.
Do you have any new series ideas floating around in your head that may be written soon?
I can’t wait for next Tuesday to pick up the next book in the Harper Connolly series. Thanks for the great books, and wonderful TV show. Eric is awfully yummy
Amanda
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Hi Charlaine!
I have two questions for you:
#1 How did you come up with the idea of Harper Connelly?
#2 How do you feel about TV series that do not follow the book series exactly? Do you think they should be the same or just have the same basic ideas?
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66. I am always way behind on Facebook. It’s the thing I do when I have extra time. You can imagine how often that is . . .or isn’t.
67. Obviously, the character of Lafayette was much more prominent in the series than in the book. He was really pretty much unlike the book character, and the actor playing him (Nelsan Ellis) has been spectacular in the role.
69. I had a couple of weeks of paralysis after DEAD AND GONE came out. I hadn’t realized that I was a bigger target for cricicism than I’d ever been, and some of it was vicious. I took it very much to heart. I was deeply upset. I started second-guessing myself at every turn, and had a very hard time setting my course with DEAD IN THE FAMILY. That’s as close to writer’s block as I’ve gotten.
Yes, I’ve always enjoyed vampire literature.
73. Picking a song is too hard for me. I’d have to think a long, long time about that. I don’t think I’d be a very good collaborator; there’s a reason most writers work by themselves.
75. Yes, I think Nelsan Ellis is brilliant. I think that’s why the character lived. He should have been nominated for an Emmy. My favorite villain? Charles Twining was an interesting guy. He was forced into being a villain, and he did his duty as he saw it.
76. No, picking the actors was a job for Alan and his casting people. I’m no expert. They can select the right actor for the right job. Alan did share a few of his thoughts with me, which of course I can’t share.
78. Yes.
80. Stephanie, which character? I’m very happy with the show.
81. I wanted a wider readership, and I thought if I wrote a book with elements from lots of genres, I might attract more readers. It turns out I was right, luckily for me. And I had a great time doing it, which is even more important.
82. The humor is absolutely intentional, of course. Telepathy was the worst thing I could wish on poor Sookie.
83. I’m laughing out loud at the idea.
84. All those things go into the small-town Louisiana setting, Lee. I love picking a little-explored area of the country and letting other people see it. I love writing about the supes because they’re human . . but they aren’t. They have a secret society.
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Hi Charlaine!
I have two questions for you:
#1 Where did you come up with the idea of the character of Harper Connelly?
#2 Do you think TV series should follow book series exactly or just have the same general concept?
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Hello again Charlaine.
Aside from True Blood, what are some of your other favorite shows on tv?
-Sheena R.
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Just have to ask- which covers on the Sookie books do YOU like the best? For the record, I like the original the best.
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Ms. Charlaine~
Do you have any psychic-ish (maybe not telepathy of course) tendencies?
Or paranormal experiences?
And when it comes to writing other places (Dallas,TX etc..) do you have to have been there at least once, or do you just rely on friends (like you mentioned doing w/friends’ help for Atlanta &LA settings in previous interview)?
and again, thank u sooo much♥
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Dear Charlaine,
Has somehow affected your family life, your husband or your children, the resounding success and fame that you enjoys today?
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Hi Ms. Harris. Thank you for taking time to answer our questions. I love the Sookie books and can’t wait for the next one. My questions is: Are you surprised that Bill is still loved & defended after his treatment and deception of Sookie?
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85. Steph B, Marianne was a piece of work. She was far more fleshed out than her brief appearance in my book, and she certainly wreaked havoc in poor Bon Temps.
90. My grandmother’s best friend’s name was Sookie.
91. I constructed the character of Sookie to do what I needed her to do to make the book the way I envisioned it. That’s the best I can explain it.
92. The next Harper book will probably be the last.
No, it wasn’t hard to see the characters alive again in the show.
93. Yes, Hunter will be in the next book. I’ve already written another Sookie short story, TWO BLONDS, that will appear in the anthology DEATH’S EXCELLENT VACATION next August.
94. Yes, I always have ideas, Amanda.
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Hi Charlaine, Great Interview! You answered all my questions:) So Im going to stick to a comment. I love your books, I am totally hooked. Thanks for making such a great series. I’m wishing you much continued success:)
I RSVP’d this interview
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RE: “#66 I am always way behind on Facebook. It’s the thing I do when I have extra time. You can imagine how often that is . . .or isn’t.”
OH! whats the url for ur REAL FaceBook page/fan page?
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Charlaine, you were the first paranormal author I read and you are still my favorite. I think your are great.
My question is…
Was it hard to end your grave series? You must form some type of attachment to your characters. Your readers do. I know I will miss Harper and Toliver. So is it hard to let go?
Thanks for taking time to spend with your readers!
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Hi Charlaine!!!
I fell in love with True Blood and was hesitant on reading the books while the show is airing because obviously as in so many cases the show/movies never match up to the books they are based on. I did not want to ruin the show by falling in love with the books. But I have a friend who reads the books and I tend to demand spoilers, that she often refuses to give me so I gave in and ordered your books just anxiously awaiting their arrival! Can’t wait see what’s really going to go down which leads me to my question/s…How do you feel the show compares to your books? Does it live up to your expectations? Is it hard to see the actors portray the characters that you have created or do you think they match up fairly well?
Thanks so much,
Nikki
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96. Sheena, I love BONES, and LOST. I’m also a fan of PROJECT RUNWAY and DEXTER.
97. I love the original covers the best, though I don’t hate any of them.
98. Bella, I’m not at all psychic. I really like to go to the places I write about, or at least to have been there. Sometimes, I have to rely on friends and pictures to help to me out.
99. Yes, my success has affected me and my family in several ways.
100. No, I’m not surprised. Bill has many good qualities. And to some extent, he was compelled to do many of the things he did that readers (and Sookie) DON’T like.
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Hi Charlaine! I think your the best =) I’ve really enjoyed your southern vampire series so far. How many more books do you plan to add to the series?
Melissa M.
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Welcome to BBB!!
I’m glad we get to see more of Hunter, but the character I’m really interested in is Alcide. Do you think Sookie will give him another chance?
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How do you feel about the creation of the drink True Blood? It must be strange to see a fictional object you thought of being advertised.
Cathi F.
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104. Hi, lindsayb! Always good to see you.
107. Yes, it can be hard to let go. I feel awful when readers tell me they want me to write more in a series when I simply can’t. But I like to walk away before the series gets stale.
108. The show exceeds my expectations. The actors, no matter whether they look like my characters, have a way of making them their own. Some of them match almost exactly.
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Charlaine!
Love your work!
Do you have an end game planned for Sookie…where you see her story ending? Is it the same as when you first started, or has it evolved with each book?
Melissa S.
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110. The tenth book will be out in May and I have signed a contract for three more.
111. I’m not sure Alcide wants another chance at this point. He’ll be in the next book.
112. I think it’s a great marketing ploy, Cathi.
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Love the books, Charlaine!
1) Will Club Dead ever be printed in Large Print? I know the hardcover is being reprinted this Spring, but I love large print books.
2) Can we see Eric in another shower scene? How about dressing up again like when he wore the pink spandex?
Thanks for writing! Love the books!
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Thank you Ms. Harris and Rachel for this wonderful opportunity.
Ms. Harris, you’ve created such a wonderful - though it would be terrifying to live there - world. It’s so easy to fall into the book and enjoy, I hope Sookie inspires you to continue writing about it for a long time to come.
Since you’ve entered the world of speculative fiction and said you enjoy writing the action scenes, do you think you’ll ever try reaching farther into the world of sci-fi, horror, or fantasy?
I can’t even imagine the world you could create! Thank you again!
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Ok I just read the fine print on the rules!
I posted under Cheryl (posts 7 & 39).
Again - thanks so much Charlaine for doing this live chat! I’ve never done one and it’s been fun reading the questions and your answers/comments! I just want to add that I didn’t discover your books until I watched the 3rd show of Season 1 on True Blood (yes I missed the first & second one when they premiered). After that, I bought all the books in paperback and then have since replaced them with hardcovers, as I want these in my personal library forever! When Club Dead is re-released in hardcover next year, my collection will be complete!
Cheryl W - who is anxiously awaiting Book 10 and Death’s Excellent Vacation
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-”99. Yes, my success has affected me and my family in several ways”-
In any case, has been positively?
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I RSVPed and just dropped in to show Charlaine some love. Sookie rocks!!!
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I’m from Jackson, MS - so I can’t wait until season 3 of True Blood….assuming they follow it up to Jackson to Club Dead.
You said you were from Mississippi? Did someone from Jackson inspire you when creating Debbie?
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Hello Charlaine,
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Thank you for taking the time to come and share with all of us at BBB.
Love your stories, and am fairly patiently waiting for the next Southern Vamp. Have to admit I’m a little behind on the other series
Questions 1. Will Sookie’s nephew remain a minor character or will he be developed more in the future?
2. You mentioned Sookie will have another love interest in the next book, can you give us a hint at what species he is?
Thank you again for coming to BBB
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#1 already have all the Sookie books, and have to wait on the budget to get the remainder of the other series.. have most of those..
#2 RSVP’d comment/questions done
#3 tweeted/retweeted event
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joined BB fan page .. confirm being sent
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114. I’ve always known where’s Sookie’s story will end, since around the time I found out I was writing more books in her saga. That hasn’t changed.
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Charlaine, I LOOOOVE your books!!! They are so much fun, thanks for writing them!
Q: Which book was the most fun for you to write?
Q: Which character was the most fun to make up and write about?
I know you probably answer the same questions all the time so THANK YOU!!
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Thanks again for answering our questions. The vast majority of fans do not see Eric as a villain, but Alan Ball appears to be portraying him as one on True Blood. Is this interpretation true to Book Eric or is he misunderstood and is capable of love?
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Just started reading your books love them
Do you advise young writers to follow their dreams or should they have a backup plan?
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Hi Charlaine!!! My meeting ended early, so i am so glad i made it. Did you always want to be a writer, and what motivated you to finally sit down and write your first book?
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It seems like Jason’s new girlfriend in DAG is having a positive influence on him. Will we see her again in the next book?
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I voted for the favorite authors for the week. I do enjoy the Sookie Stackouse series. I’ve read all but the last. I’m one of the readers who is disappointed with how the series is so far away from the novel. I guess it’s entertaining in its own right. I just preferred my visualizations of the settings and characters to those depicted in the show. I wish Ms. Harris was more prolific in her writing. I hate waiting so long for the next in a series. However, since I enjoy the quality of her work, I don’t wish her to do anything to denigrate that, lol. Contradictory I know. I wondered if there will be a time when Sookie will become vampire. She seems to lose a lot with each novel.
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I love Sookie, and have read all but the newest book. But I will soon.
Who is your favorite character in the books?
RSVP’d, Voted, Already subscribe
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116. You’ll see Eric in other ways.
I’m pretty sure CLUB DEAD will be out in large print, and also in hardback, in the coming year. I’d have to check with my agent on that.
117. I wrote a straight science fiction novella, “The Britlingens go to Hell,” in MUST LOVE HELLHOUNDS. That was a lot of fun. There’s no telling what I’ll do next.
119. Some positively, some negatively.
121. No one from Jackson. She was a composite of all the unpleasant women I’ve known.
122. Possibly you misunderstood. Sookie will have a love interest, but not necessarily a different one. Yes, Hunter will be in the next book.
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Hi Ms. Harris! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to ask questions!
I am wondering if we will be seeing more of Quinn in future books. I know he will not be in DITF but I feel that he & Sookie still have more to say to each other.
Thanks!
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Hi Charlaine, I have just started reading your books and I love them, I started by reading a Harper Connelly book and loving it but finding out it was part of a series. So I had to get the whole series and read them, they are great. Next came the Aurora Teagarden series and I loved them, next will be your Sookie books but there are so many I started with the smaller series first. Your books are so hard to find used so it’s taking me a while but it’s well woth the wait. Thanks for the great entertainment.
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So glad you’re visiting BBB! Just love your books and have been reading them since I discovered Aurora in 1989 - even snagged copies of Dead Dog and A Secret Rage. Your name on the cover is enough to make me buy a book, though I haven’t gotten my hands on a copy of Must Love Hellhounds yet. Sorry to hear you’re ending the Harper series - I’ve enjoyed it. Can you tell us why?
Keep turning out such great stories, Charlaine. You are truly gifted and your success is warranted.
(I RSVP’d and wouldn’t have missed this one!)
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I was in a bit of a rush before and did not finish.
Charlaine, all of us on the Dark Fantasy track at Dragon*Con so much enjoyed working with you. Thanks so much for being there.
This is completely off-topic, but what or where would be your ideal vacation?
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124. I guess the first book was the most fun to write, though I’ve had great moments writing the subsequent books in Sookie’s history. It was fun to make up Mr. Cataliades.
125. I don’t think he has to be either one thing or the other. Eric in the books is truly all about Eric. And he’s ruthless and has plenty of blood on his hands. That’s clearly in the books. But he’s also capable of good feelings, too. People (and vampires) aren’t all dark or all light. He never conceals his true character.
126. They should have a backup plan. Even if they succeed as a writer, they may not be able to quit their day jobs for years. You have to support yourself somehow. Have an occupation! Or a fabulous, patient, spouse.
127. Yes, I always wanted to be a writer. I had a golden opportunity when I married for the second time. My husband told me to stay home and write the book I’d always wanted to write. It had been such a struggle during my earlier life to try to write and hold a full-time job. I’ve been incredibly lucky.
128. Yes, Michele will be in DEAD IN THE FAMILY.
129. Sookie will never become a vampire.
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RSVP’d
What do you read for pleasure?
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Ok, last question!
Dead to the World - Eric and Sookie’s shower scene. Holy Smokes! I haven’t read Book 9 yet, but I know Eric is starting to piece together some things while he was under the spell…
but is he ever going to fully recollect what they had together?
But I know if they did, you couldn’t spoil it for us. But what are some of your thoughts on the two of them together?
Thanks so much for all of your time!
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Hi Charlaine,
It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Happy Reading!!!
Anna
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130. Sookie, naturally, but I love to write Pam.
132. Quinn will be in the novella that’s going to be included in the Sookie Companion next year.
133. You’re very welcome.
134.For a couple of reasons, Shirley. The series is a travelling series, which sounded like a good idea when I conceived it, but turned out to be very labor-intensive. Also, I came to feel I’d written everything about Harper I had in me to write.
135. Carol, thanks so much DragonCon was a real experience! A vacation? Honestly, it’s been so long since I had one I can’t imagine it. Two weeks without doing writing or writer-related stuff seems incredible to me. I’ve always wanted to go to Italy. And I’d like to go back to Alaska, which I only saw very briefly while my son was stationed there.
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Charlaine, thanks so much for taking the time to be here and answer our questions.I think most of mine have already been asked and answers (the big one being about Alcide returning)so I will just tell you that I love the books and am enjoying True Blood on TV and I wish you continued success in the future!
RSVP’s and joined the newsletter. Posted link on my FB profile and will be twittering about this
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Dear Charlaine,
Once again it was a pleasure to be in touch with you.
Always I enter into your web page, although I perticipe not often on the forums. I read always your blog.
I wish you all the best to you and yours.
Rita
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Oooh! one more question. There’s been a lot of speculation about Pam’s comment in Dead & Gone when she comments that Eric lives on in Sookie.
Will one of the future books give more information into what that means?
Again, thanks so much for writing. It’s been fun to read your comments
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Thank-you!
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Thank you for your advice to writers! My husband is totally supportive and I have been able to put time into it now, but sometimes my adoration of Alexander Skarsgård often ruins my concentration. Having met him, do you have any advice for that problem?
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137. You should visit my website and check out my Book & Blog feature. I review books at least every other week. I read a wide variety of material, and I talk about the books I’ve enjoyed. I just skip the books I haven’t liked. There’s enough negativity in the world, right?
138. You definitely need to read Book 9. It’ll answer your questions.
139. And right back at you.
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2. Great interview! Hard to do with out too many spoilers.(grin!) I love your short story anthologies. I’m a little slow picking up on the Sookie books but I’ll get there. The teasers in the shorts are sure fun!
3. Shared with my FB friends: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1275523910&ref=profile
5, 6 & 8: done =)
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Do you have any rabid (or just memorable) fan stories you’d like to share?
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Charlaine, Thanks for graciously spending some time with us!
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Hi Charlaine,
I am a huge fan of your Sookie Stackhouse series.
Will Sam have a love interest in the next book?
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Hi,
I am trying to access this page again and I get a message that no posts match my criteria. I’m trying to post the below comment to the page. Is the page not found because too many people are trying to access it at the same time?
Thanks!
Laura
Hi Charlaine!
I have two questions for you:
#1 Where did you come up with the idea of the character of Harper Connelly?
#2 Do you think TV series should follow book series exactly or just have the same general concept?
Here are my items.
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Thank you!
Laura
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“117. I wrote a straight science fiction novella, “The Britlingens go to Hell,” in MUST LOVE HELLHOUNDS. That was a lot of fun. There’s no telling what I’ll do next.”
How exciting! But reading this is almost more tortuous than waiting for the next book.
Just know, you have fans that are waiting eagerly for whatever you decide to write.
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141, 142, 144. Thanks, Lisa, Betzyman, and Elbee.
143. At the time I wrote that, I felt my meaning was perfectly clear. Obviously, I was mistaken. I don’t know if I’ll explain or not. I hate to explain.
145. Actually, meeting him is a good antidote. He’s a very down-to-earth young man with a good sense of humor. He’s definitely not Eric.
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Good heavens! Can anyone tell I’m having a bad day with my computer? I didn’t mean to post all of that……Sigh….
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I love your books and wanted to thank you for them. I spent three weeks reading the whole Sookie Stackhouse collection. It was very entertainting. I like the books more than the series, but we are lucky to have both. Keep up the good work.
Jennifer
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Hi Charlaine,
Thank you for being with us today.
What was the hardest book to write and why?
RSVP # 51
Tweeted here http://twitter.com/samk52/status/5079029877Voted in the 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year - Round
Voteded for the The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
Am subscribed to BBB newsletter,
following BBB on Twitter,
am a member of the Blood Bank Samk
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Hi Charlaine, I just wanted to say that i love all your books. I also loved the cameo appearance you did on True blood. Since your new book is titled All in the Family, are we going to see more family tie-in between the characters? Also not asking for too much details, but what happens with sookie and eric now that, according to vampire laws, sookie and eric are now married?
Thanks
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Thanks so much for all the books and spending some quality time with your readers. Much appreciated!
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148. People do get very nervous when they meet me, at least some of them. Every now and then a woman will start crying or go mute. I’m really non-threatening and very approachable, at least at the right time. There was a young lady who had Eric tattooed on her shoulder . . .
149. Hi, Son! Good to see you here!
150. Yes, he will.
151. Harper was created out of my interest in lightning, which I still consider a magical force though I’ve read the scientific explanation a hundred times. I doubt any TV series could follow a book exactly, and I’m not sure it even ought to try.
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157. You’ll find that out in the next book, esperanza.
158. You’re welcome, Kim.
I have to go now, but it’s been a real pleasure. Thanks for inviting me.
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Bye Charlaine! Thank you for answering our questions!
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Love Love Love Sookie, but actually loving Harper Connelly a close second. Can’t wait for ‘Grave Secret’! I have a blog where I review books @ alksecret.livejournal.com. So I want to review Aurora Teagarden and Lily Bard, and of course Harper. Have read everything you’ve done except ‘A Secret Rage’. Keep up the great work!
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Bye Charlaine
and thanks
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Thank you, Charlaine.
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Thank you again Charlaine! It was a great honor to have you with us today!
Readers remember to stop over at this link here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=12153
For another in depth interview and great chat/convo about Charlaine and her books! Of course there will be a few prizes.
See you all there!
Rachel from Bitten by Books
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You are a lucky woman Charlaine you have Eric, Sam and Bill.
I RSVP’d
I follow on twitter (aliens72)
I follow on FB (Elyane Lemay)
I follow on Goodreads (aliens)
I subscribed to the newsletter.
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RSVP
Thank you Charlaine, have you ever thought about changing the love intrest of Sookie because of the fans love for a character. Example Eric, because so many people are in love with his character, or just extend the relationship to please fans. P.S. I love Eric, lol.
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Charlaine, thank you for answering all these questions!
Eric’s ruthlessness, duplicity, and double-dealing are often mentioned - does he have a saving grace?
Does who he was before he was turned have any influence on he he is now as a vampire?
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hi, I rsvped. Charlaine I’m really psyched about Grave Secret coming out net week but also I’m said about the end of the serris. My question for you is how do you feel about the diffrences from your books and Alan Ball’s visson of your world in the show? p.s. Ive already reserved two copies of Dead in the Family. My book club is dying for it to come out. lol
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Amazing chat…thank you for the chance to take part in this…I asked a question and it got answered, so very cool!
2. http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=12124#comment-98720
4. emailed
5.http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11315#comment-98735
6. http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11315#comment-98735
8. emailed and tweeted!
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RSVP’d.
Charlaine, thank you very much for stopping by.
I truly enjoy your books!
Keep writing!
Nina J. (from San José, Costa Rica).
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+10 Hi, Charlaine! When you are writing the dialogue and actions scenes for your characters do you imagine yourself in their place?
+100 Joined Femmes Fatales
+100 Joined The Blood Bank
+50 Voted for “I have amazing Vampire Powers”
+50 Voted for 2 choices Paranormal Author Poll
+50 Commented that I was referred by Bitten by Books.
I am a subscriber.
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I rsvp’d #155
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RSVP’d
My question is do you feel the actors/actresses in True Blood do your characters justice?
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Charlaine,
thank you for coming here at BBB and sharing your thoughts with us. I’ve already read the whole Sookie’s series so far, and I’m looking forward to Death in the Family. It’s kinda sad to know that Sookie will never become a vamp, though.
Thanks for sharing your stories with us!
Valentina R.
- I tried to RSVP (site problems, I contacted you)
- Vampire Movie already done
- voted and commented in the FPAY Awards round 4
- already a subscriber to BBB’s newsletter
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Hi Charlaine welcome to BBB
I love your work so thank you for stoping by
would you change how things are for you if you could?
what are your top 10 things you couldnt live with out
Charlaine
I joined your news letter
i added you on the blood bank : Beverly Gordon
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I love Harper & Sookie. I got to meet Ms Harris @ Dragon Con and she was very gracious.
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I RSVPed. I posted a link to the chat and contest on Goodreads:
Paranormal Romance Group
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/228769-charlaine-harris-chat-and-contest
Things that go bump in the night group
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/228770-charlaine-harris-chat-and-contest
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Shawna Lewis
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I RsVp’ed
Hello Charlaine,
What book have you been meaning to read but have put off?
Do you have much say in your books cover art?
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Hi Charlaine… hope I am not too late… thanks for the visit. I am an addict of the series but have only read the first and last of the books… dont know why but plans to fill in the blanks soon….
What food do you like to eat when you are pounding out the scenes with Sookie and the folks at Bonne TEmpe/?
Will be back later for the rest of the contest but have to head out to a visitation….
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I’ve loved Charlaine’s books for years, all of them. Looking forward to the signing of Grave Secret in Shreveport next Tuesday, seeing Charlaine and getting a copy of the book!
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Well I missed the interview due to work, but I am asking the question anyway!
I have noticed the differences between the series and the books, Does the differences bother you?
Sisses
Caden
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Well it seems like those who have been late still want to to have an interview, I am the same.
How did you come up with your characters?
-Aori H.
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Hey Charlaine,
Sorry I missed you had to work but looks like a great interview. Still want to thank you for being here. I love your writing, you definitely know how to keep a person on edge and wanting more.
Is there anything you would have done different looking back at this series???
Will you be coming to Florida any time soon???
I Rsvp’d # 157
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5. voted
6. voted
8. Already NL
Awaiting request accepted on myspace
Added as friend on Goodreads
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Forgot to add I am on Sookie blog from BBB to at
http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/Mitz
Misty L
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I’m very late too due to the time difference here in Australia!
My question is: is there any chance of an international tour with Australia fitting somewhere in there?
I RSVP’d!
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So very sorry I coyuldn’t get here earlier — work and fan pages don’t go well together.
Charlaine is one of my favorite authors. I read every book of hers the minute it comes out in paperback (I read far too much to be able to afford Hardcovers). I just really hope she keeps on doing what she does so well.
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- Follow on Facebook
- Follow on Twiter
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Hi Charlaine, great interview. I’ve only begun to read your Sookie series, but I really enjoy them. I love your writing style. So many authors take up half a page just describing the staircase. I usually fade in & out when that happens. But you really hold my attention and I so relate to your humour. Any road, my question(s) are: How did you know you wanted to write? Was in just instinct or like a nagging “I just gotta do it” kind of a thing. Who was or is your biggest influence as far a writers go? Thanx for you time Charlaine,
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2. RSVP and comments.
3. Spread the word! @betzyman and myspace.com/ritamanosalvacastro
4. Already a member of both. I send email.
5. Voted
6. Voted
8. Already News Letter.
Awaiting request accepted on myspace, and Facebook.
Already Facebook fan.
Twitter follower-@betzyman-
Thank you!
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I have read all the Sookie Stackhouse books and the Harper Connelly books and just love them! I don’t have HBO, but I did get to see the first season of True Blood on dvd. I enjoyed watching the show.
I rsvp’d.
I joined Charlaine’s newsletter.
Already voted in the FPAY round 4.
Already voted in the Vampire’s Assistant movie giveaway.
Member of BBB newsletter
Attended Day 22 My Bloody Vampire Contest
annalisa mck.
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2. Charlaine! I’m so excited to have one of my favorite authors on one of my favorite sites. Awesome interview- was so happy to hear about Death’s Excellent Vacations… can’t wait to read that or the new Harper Connolly!
4. Be friends with Charlaine by joining her here:
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I missed this by an hour, I forgot about it in my NyQuil fog, ugh. Anyway, I don’t have a question I just wanted to say what a huge fan I am, I love your books.
RSVP’d, voted in the polls.
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2. Can’t wait to read Charlaine’s books they sound good
4. Joined Newsletter: http://www.femmesfatalesauthors.com/mailinglist.shtml
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I am sorry I missed today’s interview session. I have all of the series as audiobooks and love listening to them with Johanna Parker’s voice. I wonder if Charlaine had any say in who narrated the series.
I voted for round 4 of the paranormal authors favorites.
Charlaine’s blog is on my blogroll. As is BittenByBooks http://iyamvixenbooks.blogspot.com/
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Hi Charlaine,
First a big welcome to BBB and thank you for being here.
How do you keep the storylines going from one to another?
rsvpd
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signed up for Charlaines newsletter
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Contest stuff:
2 - RSVP & question 127
3 - facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hcreely?ref=profile
twitter - http://twitter.com/Heatwave316/status/5086076576
4-newsletter & blood bank
5 & 6 = voted
8 = all but myspace
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Hi! What would be your one comment/suggestion to new aspiring authors?
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4. Joined newsletter & BB fan page
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I already posted my question when the event was live. Here is the rest of my entry
+100 twittered (see link below)
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I’m totally bummed I missed the chance to “chat” with Charlaine.
My questions were already asked in the interview itself and she unfortunately gave no leeway whatsoever! :: Cries! :: I just want to know who Sookie’s great-granddad was talking about in that last book!
It’s driving me nuts!
Anyway lol, I love her work even before TrueBlood came to HBO.
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Hiya, Charlaine!
Sookie’s name sound so friendly and nice and proper… I was just wondering, is Sookie Stackhouse the first name that you thought of when you were naming her?
**RSVP’d
**Done 4, 5, 6, 8,
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Hi Charlaine,
What paranormal creatures do you have the least interest in writing about?
Thanks!
I RSVPed.
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Hi Charlaine~
I love your Sookie books! I think that I am leaning more to Eric…but, hey that is just me. Do you find it easier to write your Sookie books or your mystery books? Do prefer one to the other.
I have already subscribed to the newsletter and I RSVP’ed.
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I RSVP’d.
5. Voted
6. Voted
8. Subscribe to the BBB Newsletter.
Just want you to know how popular you are at our library. It is hard to keep the books on the shelf.
The especially like the Sookie series. We always have a waiting list when your new one comes out.
The biggest advantage working at the library - we get to read new books first.
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Hi Charlaine
*Wish I was here at 2true4 o’clock but I was not.If you Come back Do you No where I can Buy True Blood on DVD because I don’t have HBO So I have not seen it But I want to.
*I have spread the Word on my myspace and facebook here are the Links=
http://www.myspace.com/sasluvbooks & facebook.com/sasluvbooks
*I have Voted in the Vampire Assistant Movie Giveaway.
*I have Voted in the 2009 Fav Paranormal Fiction Author of the year Round4
*I’m allready a Friend on myspace and on facebook and I get the Newsletter
* I have RSVPed
From Stacey S
sasluvbooks@yahoo.com
PS=if you no where I can get true Blood on DVD E-mail me.
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Thanks for the interview. I hadn’t realized a Sookie anthology had come out, I have to check it out.
5-6. Done + RSVPd
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