Voices of Fiction - Who's Your Favorite Character - Part Two

Welcome to another edition of Voices of Fiction. We have another wonderful group of writers here to discuss their favorite characters.

Please welcome our guests.

Aubrie Dionne is an author and flutist in New England. Her writings have appeared in Mindflights, Niteblade, Silver Blade, Emerald Tales, Hazard Cat, Moon Drenched Fables, A Fly in Amber, and Aurora Wolf. Her books are published by Entangled Publishing, Lyrical Press, and Gypsy Shadow Publishing. She recently signed her YA sci fi novel with Inkspell Publishing titled: Colonization: Paradise 21, which will release in October 2012. When she's not writing, Aubrie teaches flute and plays in orchestras. She's a big Star Trek TNG fan, as well as Star Wars and Serenity. Blog, Twitter, Link

Jade Varden is the author of the Deck of Lies series, a collection of YA mystery books that show what happens when dark family secrets are exposed. Jade also provides professional writing tips to other indie authors on her blog. Blog, Twitter

Karina Kantas is the author of five titles, including Huntress which is published by MMP. She originates from the UK but now lives in Greece with her husband and two beautiful daughters. Website

 Pat Andres - author of MAGGIE: A SAVANNAH DOG, Roseanna the Savannah Squirrel, LOVE FROM the ASHES, and It’s Hard to Be Crystal: Life in the Tranny Lane. Website

Vicki Batman likes to kick back with a diet Coke and write crazy things for her characters. She has completed three manuscripts, written essays, and sold many short stories. She is a member of RWA, and the DARA, Elements, and RWA-WF chapters. In 2004, she joined DARA and has served in many capacities, including 2009 President. DARA awarded her the Robin Teer Memorial Service Award in 2010. Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking "What if??" Blog, Blog, Link


Welcome Authors! It’s wonderful to have you back for another round.

Now the question is: Who’s your favorite character? (can be yours or someone else’s)

Aubrie Dionne: Has to be Jane Eyre. I love how she sticks to her beliefs even when the handsome Mr. Rochester is pleading with her to stay with him. She's small like me, but she doesn't let her size get in the way. She had such a difficult life, yet she's so kind to others...there are so many reasons why Jane Eyre is my favorite character!

Jade Varden: Ever written? Scarlett O’Hara, easily. She’s very flawed, but there’s a lot about her to admire, too. Scarlett’s one of those characters you love and hate and root for and root against all at the same time.  

Karina Kantas: My favorite character in Huntress is my MC Sofi. She strong willed, tough, goes through a lot of conflicts. She's a survivor.  

Pat Andres: My favorite characters in fiction are strong women who didn't know they were strong until tested.  

Vicki Batman: I would say Stephanie Plum. I love her madcap adventures and wouldn't mind having Joe Morelli one bit. I truly fell in love with Janet's humorous writing.

Thank you all for joining us today and sharing your favorite characters.

Readers feel free to ask questions concerning this topic in the comments. Also feel free to send questions to chergreen@chergreen.com Subject: Voices of Fiction Question, and have them answered by the participating authors in later editions.

There’s also room for more authors to participate. Drop me an email, Subject: Voices of Fiction.

(Disclaimer - Bios and answers have been posted as submitted by author) 

Part One