Fans and Charlaine Harris Talk "True Blood"
Q. How did you come up with the idea for the Sookie Stackhouse novels?
A. My other books had done well, but I wanted to broaden my readership base, I wanted to appeal to a broader audience. I decided to write about a young woman who was dating a vampire, rather than just writing about vampires. Obviously I am using vampires as a metaphor for other things, that's what makes the books more interesting for me. It give the books more depth, though writing about vampires is fun!
Q. What do you think about the HBO series "True Blood"?
A. I love the series! I am very fond of Alan (Ball), he is a genius at casting. I've really enjoyed watching the series.
Q. What was it like meeting the cast members of the show, that play the characters you have created?
A. I had met them all (the cast) previously. Filming the finale was kind of like a reunion. When I first met them I was very nervous because I didn't know too many actors. We got along great ... we are all people that have the same goals.
Q. Do you have any favorite characters on the series?
A. I'm certainly enjoying all of it. ... I'm really enjoying the character of Jessica who is not in the books. A brilliant addition, I wish I had thought of it.
Q. How long do you plan on writing the Sookie Stackhouse series?
A. I just turned the 10th book in the series in to my editor. I don't believe in outstaying my welcome. But my publisher has signed me on for three more books.
Q. Fans are constantly discussing which vampire is the best or their favorite -- Eric or Bill. Who do you like the best?
A. They both came from my brain, so I'm really fond of both of them. :click here for link to the complete interview
For me as a fan of the show and the books it was interesting to read that she is "fond" of both of the main vampires. There is definitely a divide among the fans of the shows and the books. Team Eric /Team Bill fans can be quite passionate about their preferred vamp! The threads discussing the True Blood show on HBO forums often become quite heated at times. It is one of those hot topics that will never really be resolved. Most of the peace can be maintained by just agreeing to disagree.
I am looking forward to seeing what Charlaine Harris has in store for fans of the book in the new installment. Sadly we need to wait until May of 2010. Filming for Season 3 of True Blood will start in December 2009 so yes fans will have to wait. Patience may be a virtue but waiting is not fun.
For more information on Ms.Harris please visit her website: Charlaine Harris website click for link
Her next public appearances are:
October 14 - 18: Bouchercon - Indianapolis, IN -
October 27: Barnes and Noble Shreveport, 6646 Youree Dr. Shreveport, LA; Book Signing 7 pm
October 30: Vampire Ball - New Orleans, LA; 9 pm
October 31: Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. New Orleans, LA; Book Signing 1 pm
November 1: Houston Chronicle Book and Author Dinner - Houston TX; 5pm
November 12: Darragh Lecture - Central Arkansas Library System (CALS), 100 Rock Street, Little Rock, AR
2010
March 24 - 25: Lecture at Shippensburg University - Shippensburg PA
April 16 - 18: WRW writer’s retreat - Leesburg, Virginia
April 28- May 2: Romantic Times – Columbus OH -
June 18, 2010 - Out Loud! Author Series - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
October 14 -17: Bouchercon – San Francisco, CA -
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