 | 17 Feb 12 |
I’m all about character. Love them or hate them, I think character is crucial to getting a reader to turn the page. I’ll take character over plot any day. Don’t get me wrong, plot is necessary, but for me, as a reader, I have to be intrigued and then care about the character to give a flying you-know-what about whatever plot they’ve gotten themselves tangled up in. You can give me the coolest, smartest, most layered, unique plot ever conceived and if I don’t care about the characters, I won’t read the story. Or watch the movie. I know I’m not alone in this. And so with that being my case, it’s a constant theme with my stories. Character first, plot/world-building second. That’s how I roll.
A mega book-buyer once told me I should be writing contemporary women’s fiction. That I had a natural voice for it. I did share with her that I had a few of those stories written and collecting dust somewhere. I also shared that I enjoyed writing them. But at the time, there was no time for anything except for what I was contracted three years out to write. Well, those three years have come and gone and as life and the industry evolves, so too has Karin.
About four months ago this crazy southern girl by the name of Rebel Yell Culpepper popped out of nowhere into my brain. I have not been able to get rid of her. Which is very much in tune with her character. She’s a girlified version of Colombo with some Annie Oakley thrown in, all wrapped up in the southern style version of Elle Woods, the cheeky Legally Blonde character played by Reese Witherspoon.
Rebel has no filter. She says exactly what’s on her mind and as she keeps reminding Detective Cassius Cantrell in REBEL ROSE, my novella in the Guns and Roses anthology, “There’s more to me than my southern-bell appearance.” And doesn’t Cash find that out when she keeps meddling in his murder investigation.
REBEL ROSE is the prequel to a series I hope to write for a traditional publisher, but if that option isn’t in Rebel Yell Culpepper’s cards, then I can promise you, you’ll be seeing her in the digital original world. She’s just too much of a character to put on a shelf and forget about. Besides, I know if I even tried to put her away, she’d be bugging the ever-loving crap out of me to break her out. So, really, what’s a writer to do?
Which brings me to my question today: Out of all of the stories you have ever read or watched, who is your one favorite all-time-can’t-get-them-out-of-your-head character? To a randomly selected commenter who answers the question, I’ll be throwing a $15.00 Amazon egift certificate your way
Now without further ado, heeerrrzzzz Rebel’s first of several encounters with a not very happy Detective Cantrell!
Holy hell, Rebel thought. Her head pounded worse than a handful of M-80’s on the Fourth of July and she was feelin’ sicker than a goat full of peppers. Somewhere, in the periphery of her alcohol-soaked brain, she knew she was sprawled out in a most unladylike position and her cell phone was ringing. She couldn’t see it, and even if she could, she was too darn sick to her stomach to give a care. She just wanted to crawl back into that dark hole she just rolled out of and go back to sleep.
Slowly, it dawned on her that the Dixie ring tone was Jami’s. Jami. She’d been looking for that flighty girl last night. Jami had been real upset, but why? Rebel couldn’t remember.
Blindly, Rebel felt around the smelly damp carpet for her phone. As her fingertips brushed against it she snatched it up. Fumbling around, she hoped she hit the answer button, and pressed the phone to her ear.
“Hull-oh—” Her voice came out like a croak and Rebel swallowed back the bile rushing up her throat. “Jami? You there, girl?”
“Who is this?” a deep husky voice demanded from the other end. His booming voice reverberated around her. Goosebumps skittered across her skin. It sure as heck wasn’t Jami, and didn’t sound at all like Drew, her boyfriend.
Rebel struggled to open her eyes, but just the slightest bit of sunlight made her stomach roil. She squeezed them shut to block out even the slightest sliver. “Who is this?” she hissed even as she tried not to inhale the nasty scents wafting off the carpet. She swallowed again, harder this time.
“Don’t answer a question with a question,” that ornery male voice said.
Her stomach lurched hard when she opened her eyes. “Hold on,” she gasped. “I’m gonna—” Jose Cuervo and his friend, Goldschlager, came rushing back for an encore. Her belly seized and twisted as she puked up last night’s party. She kept puking until the dry heaves were heaving on dry heaves. She rolled over onto her back to get her nose out of the stench of her puke and the gnarly crap imbedded into the carpet. Dragging the back of her hand across her mouth, ever so slowly, and most reluctantly, Rebel opened her eyes and looked directly up into two furious hazel ones.
The cell phone still in her hand, she raised it to her ear and said, “Jami, I gotta call you back.” She set the phone down and smiled what she imagined was a sly seductive smile. ‘Coz truth be told, even in her incapacitated state, she couldn’t ever recall seeing such a beautiful man in all her twenty-two years on earth. Even if he was pissed as hell that she’d just puked all over his shoes.
He had one of those fallen angel kind of faces: all moody and sexy. The features almost too much, but not quite so much that they didn’t blend all nice and sensual-like. His skin was lighter than milk chocolate, more like the color of the café au lait gran liked to drink. His full lips were pulled tight, and those hazel eyes were blazing like an angry cat’s. Speakin’ of cats—her smile deepened as she sat up and smoothed back her hair. “Well, ain’t you just the Tom cat’s kitten.”
REBEL ROSE
Solving a murder has never been so—irresistible…
For Detective Cash Cantrell, hunting down a University serial killer is as routine as strapping on his gun each morning. Until he comes face to face with meddlesome coed, Rebel Yell Culpepper. He doesn’t know if he should arrest her or kiss her, but one thing Cash knows for sure, Rebel is key to finding the murderer, and the killer knows it too…
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There are quite a few actually. I read about 150-200 books a year and there are probably at least 5 per that stick with me long after. My measuring stick is if a character makes me cry. That’s really hard to do.
by kris February 17th, 2012 at 4:03 amName a few of those Kris!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:24 am*snort* only you, Karin, only you could pull off Rebel.
I LIKE her and can’t wait to read her story!
I don’t really have any characters that I’ve read that have stayed with me, but I have one that I wrote. She’s still pokin’ and proddin’ me to keep writing about her 12-year old self.
Silly character. . .
by M. A. Golla February 17th, 2012 at 5:19 amMags, Rebel is a hoot!
Sounds to me you need to get on writing that 12 year old’s story!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:25 amI am a prolific reader (about 5 books a week) so there are quite a few that stick with me, like the poster above me stated. All rank up there as favorites. Some of my favorites are Gin, from Jennifer Estep’s Elemental Assasin books, Eve Dallas of JD Robb’s In Death series, Cat from Jeaniene Frosts Night Huntress books for an example and those are from the series books alone. There are a lot from single title books as well.
by Jen B February 17th, 2012 at 5:28 amJen I have heard a lot about Cat. I think it’s time I met that girl!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:28 amI read a ton of books per year but for the last few years one of Lilith Saintcrow’s MC has stuck with me, Miss Dante Valentine. A very dynamic yet broken individual.
by Kassandra February 17th, 2012 at 5:36 amMiss Dante Valentine. I love that name!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:29 amDoes Han Solo from Star Wars count? ‘Cause he’s totally legend and can absolutely be my boytoy
I read a lot and tend to like a fair number of characters… anyone who doesn’t make me want to strangle them goes on the favourites list. A weak-ish plot I can deal with; a protagonist that makes me want to punch him/her in the face drives me insane.
by Cris February 17th, 2012 at 5:42 amChris, I’m sure Hans Solo ranks right up there with many of our fave characters. and tops a few boy toy lists too!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:30 amKate Daniels from The Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews. I re-read the books a lot which is why she’s probably in my head more than any other character. She’s smart, strong, loyal and flawed. I think the authors have done a great job at making her realistic for a magic using, sword caring a$$kicking investigator. I also can’t keep Curran her hunky, furry alpha mate out of my head. The two are linked in my mind.
I re-read them because I love the story lines and the world building with lots of interesting secondary characters who actually do more than maintain a backdrop.
by Anne February 17th, 2012 at 6:03 amnow that’s my kind of heroine! I love them flawed.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:31 amI read this book years ago and to this day still love it and re-read it; in fact my book fell apart and I had to buy over: Dream Man by Linda Howard and our couple Marlie and Dane.
by Diane February 17th, 2012 at 6:06 amDiane, I never read that one! and I’m a huge Linda Howard fan.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:32 amLinda Howard has some great ones! I liked Blair Mallory from Drop Dead Gorgeous and Jaine Bright from Mr Perfect.
by Jen B February 17th, 2012 at 3:52 pmThere is a couple. Some I’ve read and can’t remember the titles or the character’s name but I still remember the heroes. One recent one, I’ve read a series. He is always in the series, but his story isn’t out yet. The series is New Species by Laurann Dohner and the character is Tiger. I can’t wait to read his story.
by Amy S. February 17th, 2012 at 6:17 amLove the name Tiger. snerk, Not that Tiger, your Tiger. .
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:34 amI cannot wait to get my hands on this anthology!!!!!!
by Debra Webb February 17th, 2012 at 6:19 amDeb, I hope you enjoy! I can’t wait for it to release next week! (I know someone who can get you a copy!)
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:35 amI am going to love your story, Karin. Your intro paragraph about characters is EXACTLY how I feel.
As to your question…you gals sure have us putting on our short-story thinking caps this week! The most unforgettable character I’ve read in short stories is Sherlock Holmes.
by LSUReader February 17th, 2012 at 6:37 amLSU I have always been a Sherlock Holmes fan! How do you like Robert Downey’s portrayal of his character?
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:36 amMaisie Dobbs from the series that Jacqueline Winspear is writing.
by Ellie February 17th, 2012 at 6:44 amMaisie Dobbs. love the name.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:37 amOMIGOD I LOVE REBEL!!!!!!!!!!
by Lori Armstrong February 17th, 2012 at 6:52 amThanks, Lori, she was a hoot to write. I can’t wait to get her and Cash back on the page together. Problem for both of them is that a new gunslinger comes to town. a Yankee one.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:38 amMe, too! I can’t wait for this!
by toni mcgee causey February 18th, 2012 at 8:24 pmGreat title, Karin!
by Laura Griffin February 17th, 2012 at 6:55 amI agree about character trumping plot. If I don’t care about the characters or don’t like them, it’s hard to care about the events of the story.
here here! Raising my coffee cup!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:38 amCan’t wait to read this. The voice on this is coming right off the page.
One of my favorite characters would have to be a duo Joe Pike and Elvis Cole written by Robert Crais. I’d like to keep those 2 handy if I were in danger. Well, and if I weren’t happily married for a bit of fun.
Congrats. on the new release.
by HollyD February 17th, 2012 at 7:35 amThank you, Holly! I hope all is well in your neck of the woods!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:39 amKarin, would be great reading the series in either print or ebook!! I shall be watching for news on them!
Wow, a great question (and a hard one!) Bones from Jeaniene Frost’s Huntress series (I think of Cat as equally because there can’t be Bones without Cat) (Yes his name is Bones and he’s yummy!
cathiecaffey @ gmail.com
by Caffey February 17th, 2012 at 7:38 amI’ve heard about this dynamic duo.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:41 amJen mentioned Cat. and you mentioned Bones. Cat and Bones. Love it!
Eddie from “The Five People You Meet in Heaven”. You never know when the simplest gesture good or bad can change another person’s life.
by Sabrina February 17th, 2012 at 8:31 amLove your comment Sabrina. I’m going to be extra nice today!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:41 amRebel!!!! She is going to be your masterpiece, Karin. I cannot WAIT to read this whole series. xo
by Roxanne St. Claire February 17th, 2012 at 9:23 amRocki, I have never been so nervous over a character! Hubby keeps telling me to settle down. I just love her to death and she won’t leave me alone and I have other books to write before I can get back to her!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:43 amKarin…WTH?!?!!! You better write this series or I’ll never speak to you again. (Well…except to remind you how much I want more of Rebel.
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The one character that really sticks with me is Eve Dallas from the IN DEATH series. I don’t know why she resonates so much but she does.
There’s another character, one of my own, who perches on my shoulder and bitches constantly. If Sade’s story doesn’t make it to a traditional publisher soon, she’ll come to “life” one way or another. I’ve lived with her in my head for almost 10 years now and she’s driving me nuts. Yeah, yeah…it’s a short drive, I know.
by Silver James February 17th, 2012 at 9:25 amSilver, Rebel will be Yelling from the mountain tops if I don’t write some more about her.
I haven’t read an Eve and Dallas story in years. Yet I think of them often!
As for Sadie, get off your tush and write that girl’s story!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:45 amThe first one is written and making the publishing rounds.
Working on the second one now. I hope to have 3 written by end of summer and I’ll decide Plan B at that point if no contract yet.
by Silver James February 17th, 2012 at 12:27 pmI love her! You’re right: she’s all mouth, heart, soul — and character! But knowing you, there’s also a wonderful plot that will put her in plenty of hot water!
Having now read this excerpt, as well as Allison’s and Lori’s, I am SO PSYCHED about what we’re giving our readers: characters, plot, and a fun read.
by Josie Brown, author, THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN'S HANDBOOK February 17th, 2012 at 9:31 amThe trifecta! so excited!!!!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:45 amEve & Roarke, Scout, Scarlett, Harry Potter, Crusie’s Min.
I love books and great characters MAKE a book or a series for me.
by Marcia in OK February 17th, 2012 at 9:35 amMarcia, you have great taste. Scout and Scarlett are two of my all time fave girls!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:48 amFor a guy i always come back to Johnny Duane Reed one of Cindy Gerard BOI series guys. Tall and damn sexy and a bad ass to boot. For a girl Secret McQueen comes to mind. Sierra Dean’s main character in the Secret McQueen series.
LOVE the excerpt for Rebel Rose!
Lisa B
by Lisa B February 17th, 2012 at 9:52 amI adore Cindy’s men! And I love the name Secret. Love it!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:49 amRebel sounds like an amazing character. Some characters that have stuck with me are JR Ward’s Zsadist, Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Zarek and Elizabeth Hoyt’s Edward de Raaf.
by CrystalGB February 17th, 2012 at 10:23 amThank you Crystal! You like Z men…
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:50 amMr. Darcy and ELizabeth. Between the book and the movies and the books baised ON the book…. Sigh. Love them!
by Chelsea B. February 17th, 2012 at 10:29 amGood picks. Chelsea. Two of my faves as well.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:51 amA character that stayed with me long after the pages were read is Skye O’Malley. Bertrice Small made her so unique. In the time of Elizabeth I she is a woman who does what she wants and goes after it to get it. I love her!!!
Your Rebel Yell sounds unique too. Can’t wait to read yours and the others stories.
by Jill James February 17th, 2012 at 10:45 amJill, Skye O’Malley was something else. I a saw the Pirate Queen on Broadway a few years ago. it got lousy reviews but I enjoyed the story.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:52 amaaaaaahhhh karin if i didn’t love you so much i would STEAL that character right out from under you. Rebel Yell may quite well be the best name I’ve read in a decade. Grrrr!
OK, my favorite can’t-forget character is Barbara Havers (Elizabeth George). I want her to come to life so bad!!
by Sophie Littlefield February 17th, 2012 at 10:55 amSophie, the funny thing is, I didn’t name her, she showed up already named. Hubby told me it was the stupidest name he ever heard. you can imagine what I said in return. and the funny thing is, he loves her now and has made some great suggestions on her behalf. go figure.
i love the last name Havers. it goes perfect with Barbara. perhaps you can write a book where the heroine wishes her favorite characters comes to life and they do! and they aren’t all they appear on paper. uh oh, now that’s a series to consider!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:56 amOh my Gosh!! That rocks!!! I’d buy it for her name alone. Just found out from M-I-L, Rebel Yell is an old Southen Whiskey (old fam favorite of the in laws!)
by Catherine February 17th, 2012 at 11:03 amOne of those all time characters for me–Brodick Buchanan, from Julie Garwood’s Ransom. I had to read that book 4 times before I could actually walk away from it.
I know, right? and the title possibilities are endless. I wanted to title this story Rebel with a Corpse but went with Rebel Rose in keeping with the guns and roses theme.
Tell your mil she can do more than drink Rebel Yell now!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 11:59 amLove it Karin! To me, plot happens. It’s what happens to the characters in the story. It’s always about character. (And I’m writing an article for the RWR about exactly this!)
I’ve always loved your strong heroines. I can’t wait to read more about Rebel!
by Allison Brennan February 17th, 2012 at 11:18 amWhen does the article in the RWR come out?
I hope you enjoy Rebel. she’s a hoot ‘n a hollah!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 12:00 pmMy favorite character that I can never get out of my head is Ric from Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston, he cracks me up.
by Jeanette Juan February 17th, 2012 at 11:19 amShelly is freakin’ hilarious!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 12:01 pmSo glad Rebel’s story is in readers’ hands. She’s a firecracker!!
by Virna DePaul February 17th, 2012 at 11:52 amThank you Virna! Check your in box in a few!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 12:02 pmI like Ranger in Janet Evanovich’s books.
by Runner10 February 17th, 2012 at 11:57 amRunner 10 I have yet to read one of those books, but with the movie out, I need to get with it. I love the name Ranger for a hero.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 8:30 pmI’m always enthralled with Jack Reacher’s character in any of his books by Lee Child.
I can’t wait to read more about Rebel in the Guns and Roses anthology. She sounds like she has more than enough sass to keep things interesting.
by Sheri K February 17th, 2012 at 12:21 pmSheri, I love Jack Reacher.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 8:30 pmAmelia Peabody in Elizabeth Peters books – loved the aspect of her being into archeaology, keeping her family running, and solving the occasional mystery.
by Pamela February 17th, 2012 at 1:50 pmI like the ring of Amelia Peabody. Proper yet inquisitive…
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 8:31 pmGreat post Karin! Loving Rebel! She’s awesome!
I am a crazy woman for awesome characters. I loved Phoebe from Susan Elizabeth Phillips “It Had To Be You” and Mae from Rachel Gibson’s “Simply Irresistible”.
by Laura McCann February 17th, 2012 at 2:47 pmThanks, Laura. I have IT HAD TO BE YOU somewhere in my tbr stack. you have inspired me to go hunt it down.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 8:32 pmLike others, Eve Dallas is a fav, but also Sherlock and Savich, from Catherine Coulter’s FBI Thrillers stick in my brain (especially since I’ve been re-reading some of her historicals – don’t ask the connection, but it works for me!).
Oh, and Han Solo? Um, yeah!!
Later,
Lynn
by Lynn R. February 17th, 2012 at 2:51 pmLynn I just love the name Savich and how it’s spelled.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 8:34 pmThe character that I have never been able to get out of my head is Hannibal Lecter perhaps partly because he was played by Anthony Hopkins.
by Janet Kerr February 17th, 2012 at 2:56 pmLove me some Sir Tony. HL is a most memorable character not one I’ll ever forget.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 8:34 pmSounds really interesting.
Sometimes I really can get in trouble because I tend to speak before my brain (filter) is in gear. Especially at work.
by Joyce February 17th, 2012 at 3:23 pmJoyce, then you and Rebel will get along just fine!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 8:35 pmThis sounds so awesome! Can’t wait to read the whole story.
by Sylvia Day February 17th, 2012 at 3:49 pmI can’t wait for you to read it either, Syl! xo
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 8:35 pmI love when characters never leave, or at the very least stay with me for quite sometime after reading a book. Almost all of Kristin Hannah’s characters seem to resonate with me. That’s because their story is so emotional and I connect with them. For another reason, Susan Elizabeth Phillips’s characters are fun and unique and for those reasons seem to stick around too.
by Na S. February 17th, 2012 at 6:19 pmNa, SEP is an amazing character driven author. she brings them to life so effortlessly.
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 8:36 pmOk, this is a total no brainer question. I love Jacqueline Carey’s Kushiel series because of Phedre. She is an amazing character. I recommend the series to everyone!
by Jen B. February 17th, 2012 at 6:58 pmPhedre. How unique of a name is that? I’m off to look up the series!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 8:37 pmI would have to say any of Kresley Cole’s characters.
by bn100 February 17th, 2012 at 6:59 pmbn100, Kresely rocks the character world. love her heroes!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 17th, 2012 at 8:38 pmJoan Wilder. She began the movie as a mousy little thing but grew so much as the story progressed. She held her own with Jack T. Colton by the end of the film. Even before I discovered romance novels and began writing, I loved Joan Wilder. I think I’ll have a Joan Wilder movie festival this weekend since it’s supposed to rain.
by Marilyn February 17th, 2012 at 8:40 pmJoan Wilder is a classic!
by Karin Tabke February 18th, 2012 at 1:49 pmJane Austin characters have been in my head , congrats on the book
by Kimh February 17th, 2012 at 8:48 pmHave a great weekend all
Thank you, Kim!
by Karin Tabke February 18th, 2012 at 1:49 pmRobb’s Dallas and Roarke, Coulter’s Sherlock and Savich, Lori’s Rough Riders
and Toni’s Bobbie Faye come to mind.
Can’t wait to meet Rebel!
by MaryC February 17th, 2012 at 9:13 pmMary all great faves!!!
by Karin Tabke February 18th, 2012 at 1:50 pmKate Daniels from Ilona Andrews. I love all of the characters and have read each of the books at least 20 times.
by Stephanie M February 17th, 2012 at 10:45 pmWow, Stephanie 20 x’s each? They must be incredible. Adding to my list.
by Karin Tabke February 18th, 2012 at 1:50 pmSo many amazing characters, but I’m going to have to go with Severus Snape from HARRY POTTER. I have re-read the books & watched the movies & he has stayed with me.
by Mary Preston February 17th, 2012 at 11:33 pmThat name alone is a classic!
by Karin Tabke February 18th, 2012 at 1:51 pmthe one character that i can’t get out of my head has to be Acheron by the Dark-hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. He’s just so larger than life but sweet and loving all at once. I mean who could forget a 7 foot tall goth Atlantean with a penchant for leather and fast motorcycles?
by michelle February 18th, 2012 at 6:58 amJessbiggers@gmail.com
Not too many people, Michelle!
by Karin Tabke February 18th, 2012 at 1:52 pmMy MIL and I were talking about this the other day. How certain characters just stay with us. I am bad about finishing a book and then thinking about the characters like they are real people living real lives…LOL
by Michelle Bledsoe February 18th, 2012 at 2:14 pmOne of the most memorable characters for me is Charley Davidson from The Grave series by Darynda Jones. I wish I had a friend like her in my life. It would be never be boring….LOL
Michelle, I’m like that too, thinking about certain characters long after I read the end. I miss them!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 19th, 2012 at 1:02 pmMy 2 favs are Ash from Sherrilyn Kenyons dark-hunter series and Annie from Annie’s Song by Catherine Anderson
by Regina Ross February 18th, 2012 at 3:41 pmAsh seems to be a fave with a lot of Sherry’s readers!
by Karin* Tabke aka Harlow! February 19th, 2012 at 1:03 pmThis is really hard to pick when you think about it! I’ve got to say I usually have one perosn in a series or novel that I label as a ‘keeper’. I absolutely love both Claire and Jamie from the outlander series. Can’t have one with out the other!!
by Bianca February 19th, 2012 at 1:01 amAh, yes, Claire and Jamie! How could we forget those tow?
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