tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post5005130344893076197..comments2024-03-28T13:01:37.845-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: When a Walk-on Character Refuses to Walk Off from Guest Sherry Harris #giveawayJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86379480822720402572015-07-23T17:17:11.103-04:002015-07-23T17:17:11.103-04:00When Martha Grimes neglects Melrose Plant's Au...When Martha Grimes neglects Melrose Plant's Aunt Agatha I miss her, terribly. <br />WENDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853203454861717860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9330942776271948092015-07-23T17:08:18.788-04:002015-07-23T17:08:18.788-04:00Mine, too!Mine, too!WENDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853203454861717860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49354185585526673992015-07-22T19:17:08.053-04:002015-07-22T19:17:08.053-04:00I loved the cats in the Lillian Jackson Braun book...I loved the cats in the Lillian Jackson Braun books, Elaine and Moose County was a great setting for them. Sherry Harrishttp://sherryharrisauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77693032339397618462015-07-22T19:15:16.619-04:002015-07-22T19:15:16.619-04:00I think we did too, Jim! Sometimes getting more th...I think we did too, Jim! Sometimes getting more than a moment to say hi is difficult!Sherry Harrishttp://sherryharrisauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89027502457740412462015-07-22T10:38:04.362-04:002015-07-22T10:38:04.362-04:00Love tag sales, so your books sound like a great s...Love tag sales, so your books sound like a great series to try. I always liked Archie in the Nero Wolfe mysteries. The stories could not have happened without his help. And the animal characters in Rita Mae Brown's books and the books of Lilian Jackson Braun.Elaine Robbersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242116656578291713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17949283974095934262015-07-22T08:22:21.529-04:002015-07-22T08:22:21.529-04:00Sherry, I think we might have chatted briefly at M...Sherry, I think we might have chatted briefly at Malice, or else I've just seen another picture of that big smile. Secondary characters provide needed texture in a story. I like a lot of them but I think I'll vote for Hadley Knox as my favorite. Would love to try one of your books (jimcollins@nc.rr.com).<br /><br />Jim in Durham (whew, still not a robot)Jim Collinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70081616479119444552015-07-22T07:27:58.586-04:002015-07-22T07:27:58.586-04:00It is interesting, Kathleen! If we really listened...It is interesting, Kathleen! If we really listened to our secondary characters they probably all have lots of stories to tell!Sherry Harrishttp://sherryharrisauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51499173942296961512015-07-21T23:02:34.303-04:002015-07-21T23:02:34.303-04:00I can't decide which team I'm on but I CAN...I can't decide which team I'm on but I CAN tell you, from a reader's perspective, so many of the 'secondary' characters are so interesting, I'm eager to read more about them!<br />I often wonder if the author who has done such a great job giving them life, doesn't somewhere, deep down inside, have a story just waiting for that character! ;)<br /><br />Kathleen Bylsma h5apby@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23665559912166266022015-07-21T22:04:37.397-04:002015-07-21T22:04:37.397-04:00It was so much fun, Hank! You all are so much fun!...It was so much fun, Hank! You all are so much fun!Sherry Harrishttp://sherryharrisauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19474351180234745722015-07-21T21:44:21.712-04:002015-07-21T21:44:21.712-04:00Hurray, Sherry! You are amazing! xxxo Thank you fo...Hurray, Sherry! You are amazing! xxxo Thank you for a fabulous day!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49148210287924946572015-07-21T19:59:10.929-04:002015-07-21T19:59:10.929-04:00Thank you, Peggy! The books have been a lot of fun...Thank you, Peggy! The books have been a lot of fun to write!<br />Sherry Harrishttp://sherryharrisauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90205466641021863892015-07-21T19:48:44.692-04:002015-07-21T19:48:44.692-04:00To me, a story feels familiar when there are retur...To me, a story feels familiar when there are returning second characters. You are a new author for me and I think your books sound wonderful. Thank you so much for this opportunity!!<br />peggyhyndman(at)att(dot)netPeggy Hyndmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18327320788114884276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53696308471584963272015-07-21T19:33:08.921-04:002015-07-21T19:33:08.921-04:00Thank you, Sherry. I will definitely keep everyone...Thank you, Sherry. I will definitely keep everyone posted. :)katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249658451051437343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91559293480223543812015-07-21T19:30:17.149-04:002015-07-21T19:30:17.149-04:00Kate it sounds fabulous! Having your detective inv...Kate it sounds fabulous! Having your detective investigate against her better judgement is intriguing. Keep me posted and best of luck to you!Sherry Harrishttp://sherryharrisauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68375869496444496082015-07-21T19:08:47.105-04:002015-07-21T19:08:47.105-04:00Oh, Sherry, thank you for asking. I'm working ...Oh, Sherry, thank you for asking. I'm working the second book in a procedural series about a young female homicide detective in Seattle. Right now, she's investigating the death of her out of state ex-fiance, kind of against her better judgement. I'm querying the first book. katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249658451051437343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49479273859728973372015-07-21T18:03:41.690-04:002015-07-21T18:03:41.690-04:00Thank you, Reine! Thank you, Reine! Sherry Harrishttp://sherryharrisauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53334522456211707872015-07-21T17:59:53.311-04:002015-07-21T17:59:53.311-04:00I love this, Sherry. This post and the series. xox...I love this, Sherry. This post and the series. xoxoxMaureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8454875598139580182015-07-21T16:30:07.933-04:002015-07-21T16:30:07.933-04:00Thanks, Nancy! I'm glad you like the series!Thanks, Nancy! I'm glad you like the series! Sherry Harrishttp://sherryharrisauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44702140549417293922015-07-21T15:43:33.602-04:002015-07-21T15:43:33.602-04:00Yay, Seth! For now, anyway. Let's face it, C.J...Yay, Seth! For now, anyway. Let's face it, C.J. was too easy to let go, and why is that? Can't wait for book three in the series.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253087981864526963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42337600315956788532015-07-21T15:10:18.394-04:002015-07-21T15:10:18.394-04:00Kathy Reel -- I agree with all of your comments ab...Kathy Reel -- I agree with all of your comments about the secondary characters the Reds write -- they are an amazing bunch of women and writers. We are all lucky to have such a fabulous blog that lets us find new authors to read. If you get a chance to read my series let me know what you think! Thanks for stopping by!Sherry Harrishttp://sherryharrisauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55950788184697475262015-07-21T15:06:32.526-04:002015-07-21T15:06:32.526-04:00StorytellerMary, it has been so fun to write about...StorytellerMary, it has been so fun to write about Seth. We all need more time to read -- it seems like every time I read a blog the list of books to read grows! Sherry Harrishttp://sherryharrisauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88817882249310345492015-07-21T15:04:48.985-04:002015-07-21T15:04:48.985-04:00Kate, I love to hear more about what you are writi...Kate, I love to hear more about what you are writing! I hope you enjoy the books -- let me know what you decide about Seth and CJ!Sherry Harrishttp://sherryharrisauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88691923660783608092015-07-21T14:56:21.356-04:002015-07-21T14:56:21.356-04:00Secondary characters are ironically integral to th...Secondary characters are ironically integral to the success of a story. I, of course, am heavily invested in my favorite main characters, but the secondary characters delight me in so many ways. I am an avid series reader, and the reappearance of these "secondary" people is something I look forward to with each new book, and I miss them if they aren't in the thick of it, too. <br /><br />The Reds have amazing secondary characters that I enjoy. Debs, I've especially enjoyed how you've folded these characters into the batter and given them their own stories and connections that have become part of the whole, part of the family--Andy Monahan, Melody Talbot, Doug Cullen, and Erika Rosenthall. One of the best parts of the Duncan and Gemma series to me is the family, both biological and adopted, of immediate family and friends in the inner circle of this couple's world. And, Julia, how I've come to love Kevin Flynn and Hadley Knox. I can't wait to see what happens with Kevin in the new book with his dangerous undercover role. He has evolved so beautifully from the awkward newcomer to the take-charge man of action. Then, there is the adorable Miss Gloria in the Haley Snow Key West series by Lucy. Doesn't everyone want a Miss Gloria in their lives? Lucy, I also enjoy Lorenzo and Lieutenant Torrence, along with Haley's mother and all the colorful Key West extras. Rhys, your Lady Georgie and the Molly Murphy series both offer such great secondary characters. I would be devastated if Molly ever moved away from Gus and Sid, so please keep them together. And, Claire Daniels, Georgie's mother may be a horrible mother, but she always spices up the action, too. Then, Susan's Maggie Hope series has a lovely group of close-knit friends for Maggie, especially David, who is always there for Maggie and who has some timely problems of his own. Hank, I'm thinking that we are about to get access to some secondary characters of Jane's who will play a larger part in her life, her sister and father. I can't wait to see in the next book. Hallie, your books are full of those secondary characters that make it all work so brilliantly and who help round out the main character(s). <br /><br />Now, Sherry, Seth sounds like my kind of secondary character. I love it that he wouldn't go away, and I'm happy that I only have two books with which to catch up. It will be interesting to see which camp I end up in, Seth or CJ. Your titles are so clever, and the premise of the stories so appealing. And I must agree with stitchkat and Marilyn S. that my reading life was busy before I became a regular on Jungle Red blog, but it has exploded since I've been here. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59153268507016278032015-07-21T14:51:48.725-04:002015-07-21T14:51:48.725-04:00I love the idea of a stubborn character banging at...I love the idea of a stubborn character banging at the door and refusing to go away, and while the TBR list already seems infinite, I'm looking forward to meeting more persistent fictional beings. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49503363903944024212015-07-21T14:49:27.109-04:002015-07-21T14:49:27.109-04:00I love the secondary character who come back in se...I love the secondary character who come back in series I'm reading (and the one I'm writing). They add a depth and consistency, and can make a fictional world fee much more real.<br /><br />I especially love secondary characters who are shift over books, going from antagonistic to helpful or helpful to annoying or even hostile in future stories. (And yes, Hank, I too have had character morph while writing. I have one right now who went from guiding voice to something much less trustworthy. And Hallie, I have a cut character folder too.)<br /><br />Sherry, Seth has sold me on your series! Can't wait to read. (But I just won a book here so I'll pick up both books at the bookstore later this week. ;)katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249658451051437343noreply@blogger.com