tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post6826905211727131768..comments2024-03-07T12:44:05.519-05:00Comments on Diane Burton: Meet Jannine GallantDiane Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-50282953550782671712012-09-08T09:42:45.482-04:002012-09-08T09:42:45.482-04:00Fabulous interview, ladies! So nice to meet you, J...Fabulous interview, ladies! So nice to meet you, Jannine! I agree with you that supporting characters can make or break a book. They play a major role, hence their name :) Great post! Jennifer Lowery Kamptnerhttp://jenniferlowery.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-78454463619552635112012-09-07T11:25:41.291-04:002012-09-07T11:25:41.291-04:00Thanks, Catalina, I also love how other authors ar...Thanks, Catalina, I also love how other authors are so supportive. It's a great group of people!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-79324784790336817692012-09-07T11:23:13.735-04:002012-09-07T11:23:13.735-04:00Lisa, Isn't it great when readers fall in love...Lisa, Isn't it great when readers fall in love with secondary characters and want more? I have a stand alone western historical called Bittersweet, and I've been told numerous times "the other man" needs his own story.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-45938154136220557802012-09-07T11:04:12.666-04:002012-09-07T11:04:12.666-04:00It is always a thrill to hear/read about authors h...It is always a thrill to hear/read about authors helping each other out! I love how the literary cyber communities have made this so easy for us to do so. Secondary characters can make or break a story ! Enjoyed the post!<br />M.C.V. EganM.C.V. EGANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06575143818423442046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-870704610607523442012-09-06T23:59:00.090-04:002012-09-06T23:59:00.090-04:00I agree that the supporting cast can make or break...I agree that the supporting cast can make or break a book. I've just received a review which really highlighted my secondary characters. I also discovered that people who want a second book to follow, wanted to know what would happen to those characters. I mean, they'd put more thought into it then I ever had, since I wrote the book as a stand-alone. It really surprised me. Great post andLisaRaynshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428882153015927678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-55477461035308476842012-09-06T23:10:14.055-04:002012-09-06T23:10:14.055-04:00Thanks, Jannine, for being here today. And thanks ...Thanks, Jannine, for being here today. And thanks to everyone who stopped by.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-44968849602362700692012-09-06T23:08:20.163-04:002012-09-06T23:08:20.163-04:00Thanks, Diane. I enjoyed visiting your very cool b...Thanks, Diane. I enjoyed visiting your very cool blog!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-24860145749292666132012-09-06T20:04:02.095-04:002012-09-06T20:04:02.095-04:00I love all the insights everyone has contributed. ...I love all the insights everyone has contributed. Really shows the importance of supporting characters. Good topic, Jannine.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-60181470742845254102012-09-06T12:05:27.706-04:002012-09-06T12:05:27.706-04:00Thanks, Regina. And who says the supporting charac...Thanks, Regina. And who says the supporting characters have to be human? Dogs can add a whole new demention. I know you'll agree with that one!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-75229333185917997872012-09-06T12:03:21.200-04:002012-09-06T12:03:21.200-04:00Exactly, Lynda. Without really well drawn secondar...Exactly, Lynda. Without really well drawn secondary characters, the h&h would fall flat. Thanks for stopping by.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-12019537420521224932012-09-06T12:00:28.972-04:002012-09-06T12:00:28.972-04:00Secondary characters add such sparkle and they pro...Secondary characters add such sparkle and they provide so many opportunities for unfolding the story! Lovely blog, Jannine!Regina Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508428878365831932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-75647341613069746712012-09-06T12:00:22.057-04:002012-09-06T12:00:22.057-04:00I love Grandma June, too! And I agree that those i...I love Grandma June, too! And I agree that those irritating supporting characters play a very important part in our h&h's development.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-12037262253474353952012-09-06T11:36:54.142-04:002012-09-06T11:36:54.142-04:00Jannine~
I think secondary characters are essenti...Jannine~<br /><br />I think secondary characters are essential because a lot of times they're the driving force which causes the h/h to re-evaluate a situation. And that re-evaluation can then compel the h/h to make a life-changing decision.<br /><br />Great post! Lynda Baileyhttp://www.lyndabailey.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-67592161676939143342012-09-06T11:34:34.226-04:002012-09-06T11:34:34.226-04:00Hey Ladies,
Oh I so love Grandma June. I want to ...Hey Ladies,<br /><br />Oh I so love Grandma June. I want to be just like her when I grow up. LOL. To answer your favorite supporting character question. That would have to be Aaron Goodwin, the self-involved anti-hero who wreaked havoc in two of my Class of '85 books. Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-29870541524334334112012-09-06T10:43:24.947-04:002012-09-06T10:43:24.947-04:00See, it's not always just the hero who makes u...See, it's not always just the hero who makes us sit up and take notice. Thanks for stopping by, Nancy.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-70598649363510882262012-09-06T10:19:39.694-04:002012-09-06T10:19:39.694-04:00Hi to both Diane and Jannine. Nice post, Jannine. ...Hi to both Diane and Jannine. Nice post, Jannine. Diane-I like the sound of your Drakus! My favourite would have to be Ruaridh, the father-in-law, in my Take Me Now. He's round about my age (okay I'm pushing that one) but I'd love to meet his double in real life. Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366248895961876075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-27147031990403851052012-09-06T09:51:55.125-04:002012-09-06T09:51:55.125-04:00Diane, thanks for having me. I agree, funny is alw...Diane, thanks for having me. I agree, funny is always good in a supporting character!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-61016862886145693072012-09-06T06:33:00.021-04:002012-09-06T06:33:00.021-04:00Jannine, thanks so much for coming over today and ...Jannine, thanks so much for coming over today and sharing your thoughts.<br /><br />My favorite supporting character is Drakus, a wily alien enamored with Terran tv, who appears in all my Switched books. He often provides much-needed comic relief during difficult times.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.com