Comments on: Guest Blog and Contest with Jeri Smith-Ready

By: I heart book gossip

I heart book gossip — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:25:52 +0000

Who are some of your favorite quirky characters in books, TV, and movies? I always liked Sawyer from Lost. He’s hot and quirky. Lots of charisma too.
I think in a book or a movie, there has to be at least one quirky person. If not the storyline dies and starts lagging.

By: Jeri Smith-Ready

Jeri Smith-Ready — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:11:10 +0000

Christen D: Sorry, I missed your comment–the older ones keep popping up after mine because of the moderation.

You make a great point about no one being completely normal. Even robot and android characters end up having some quirks. Maybe the most fascinating character in the world would be who was totally normal, but I don’t think anyone would believe it..

By: Jeri Smith-Ready

Jeri Smith-Ready — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:45:45 +0000

Leslie and Jackie: Those are all great examples! It’s amazing what people can come up with.

I think these are the last comments, so I’ll sign off. It’s been great chatting with you, and good luck to everyone in the drawing!

By: Christen D

Christen D — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:35:25 +0000

My favorite quirky character from tv is Alice, from the L Word. My favorite quirky character from movies is Lars, from Lars and the Real Girl. And my favorite quirky character from books is Stefan, from Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson series.

I personally think that a quirky character makes a character more memorable and believable, because no one is ever completely normal.

By: Jackie M (Literary Escapism)

Jackie M (Literary Escapism) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:53:37 +0000

One of my favorite quirky characters was Sophia from Golden Girls. I swear, I’m not that old, but Estelle Getty was hilarious! Honestly, she made the show.

I really can’t think of any other character that really stands out to me. Well, there is Jim the demon dog from the Aisling Grey novels by Katie MacAlister. He’s a riot too.

By: Jeri Smith-Ready

Jeri Smith-Ready — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:49:10 +0000

Ruthie S: I love Betsy! She’s one of my favorite all-time vampires, too. Hers was the first funny vampire story I read, and it was a relief to see that they don’t always have to be super serious and melodramatic. So when I later had the idea for Wicked Game, I didn’t hesitate to make them fun, the way I wanted.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:12:36 +0000

Hi Jeri ~

Loved WICKED GAME and can’t wait to read BAD TO THE BONE. You’ve certainly put a new spin on the vampire mythology.

Some of my favorite quirky characters are Kramer from Seinfeld and Peabody from the In Death series.

And there’s absolutely nothing abnormal about a Doritos addiction.

By: Ruthie S.

Ruthie S. — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:18:49 +0000

Who are some of your favorite quirky characters in books, TV, and movies?

Mine I would have to say are Betsy from MaryJanice Davidson books, she is just too much. Plus, her best friend thinks it’s the coolest thing that she’s a vampire queen!

Are they usually supporting characters?

Not all of them. Some of the ohter characters I like are the main characters.

What about main characters? Does having a quirk make a character more or less believable?

I think it adds to the character. The more quirky the better!

By: Jeri Smith-Ready

Jeri Smith-Ready — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:18:11 +0000

Donna S.: Thanks! Hope you enjoy Bad to the Bone.

ZhyeGoatt: I really wish I’d seen Pushing Daises. I was told I’d love it. But I love Dr. House and Harry Dresden.

Hmm, I wonder if male leads can get away with more quirks than female ones. *ponders*

Albert: Now that show I HAVE seen. Loved it.

By: Virginia Hendricks

Virginia Hendricks — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:15:44 +0000

what an interesting post! My favorite quirky character is Wendy in Mark Henry’s HHotD series