tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post6276164069653338717..comments2024-03-26T06:47:57.605-04:00Comments on Get Lost in a Story: My goal as an author--to write versatile charactersJacqui Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12793508141294935459noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-83212904346084018832013-05-30T11:21:27.861-04:002013-05-30T11:21:27.861-04:00WINNER was selected by Rafflecopter:
COLLEEN was n...WINNER was selected by Rafflecopter:<br />COLLEEN was notified and chose Donnell's book.Angi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-60019550970962510962013-03-15T15:48:54.734-04:002013-03-15T15:48:54.734-04:00Harrison Ford and Indiana Jones
JR Ward's BDB ...Harrison Ford and Indiana Jones<br />JR Ward's BDB characters<br /><br />bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)combn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-989081655736304292013-03-13T18:57:17.817-04:002013-03-13T18:57:17.817-04:00Annette Funicello started as a Disney Mouseketier....Annette Funicello started as a Disney Mouseketier. Did the beach movies and the Babes in Toyland.<br />Sara Michelle Gellar did two Scooby-Doo movies, was one of the voices in Small Soldiers, and also played in several horror movies, besides her Buffy fame.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728065355113617376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-41288087039970044912013-03-13T18:02:08.859-04:002013-03-13T18:02:08.859-04:00Me, too, Clover Me, too, Clover Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-52946611445489781992013-03-13T17:53:41.611-04:002013-03-13T17:53:41.611-04:00I love LOVE William Shatner. I even watch his home...I love LOVE William Shatner. I even watch his home-made you-tubes. Hilarious. Clover Autreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627410482268422941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-40715748995438226832013-03-13T16:10:06.065-04:002013-03-13T16:10:06.065-04:00Michelle, thank you so much for your nice complime...Michelle, thank you so much for your nice compliment on The Past Came Hunting. Yes, it would take a very special character to play Stephanie Plum. Perhaps we should dedicate a post to that and play Hollywood producer, no? Love Katherine Heigel, and like you I thought she was okay. But Janet Evanovich has done an outstanding job of creating unforgettable characters. Yep, she's in the rockstar creator colummn :) Thanks for stopping by!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-25503737652249493002013-03-13T15:53:49.363-04:002013-03-13T15:53:49.363-04:00Hi Donnell-
Great blog post. I think you did an a...Hi Donnell-<br /><br />Great blog post. I think you did an amazing job w/your characters in The Past Came Hunting. Can't wait to read Deadly Recall. I agree w/Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Plum - she created such an iconic book character and for me, the actress who played Stephanie in the movie was so miscast (although I like her - Katherine Heigel- in other things) that I couldn't even get through half of it.<br /><br />MichelleMichelle Majorhttp://www.michellemajor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-75072128944856379902013-03-13T15:00:35.080-04:002013-03-13T15:00:35.080-04:00Ed Asner as the incomparable Lou Grant. But I can...Ed Asner as the incomparable Lou Grant. But I can't think of much else he has done. But he's an incredible character in that role, absolutely! Thanks for commentingDonnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-83114821528844270562013-03-13T14:57:43.691-04:002013-03-13T14:57:43.691-04:00Ed Asner.. Ed Asner.. girlygirlhoosier52https://www.blogger.com/profile/12253919063849062372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-42945960997517913802013-03-13T12:18:24.597-04:002013-03-13T12:18:24.597-04:00Thank you so much, Lana! Yes, Nora Roberts create...Thank you so much, Lana! Yes, Nora Roberts creates amazing characters. And what a compliment that you think of them and then read the books over and over again. I'm that way with Sandra Brown. Thanks for stopping by!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-41447754491656359682013-03-13T12:17:08.570-04:002013-03-13T12:17:08.570-04:00Oh, yes, Sandy, Jack Nicholson is a great characte...Oh, yes, Sandy, Jack Nicholson is a great character actor. One Flew Over the Cookoos Nest, Stephen King's, The Shining, Terms of Endearmeant, As good as It Gets... He has been nominated for 12 Academy Awards. Okay, GF, you are the winner, Jack Nicholson, in my opinion, outshines, William Shatner. <br /><br />Candace Bergen is also an amazing character performer. Murphy Brown, Sweet Home Alabama, Boston Legal, Miss Congeniality.<br /><br />You nailed my question. Excellent!!! Thanks for stopping by!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-84937830467510527972013-03-13T11:24:58.588-04:002013-03-13T11:24:58.588-04:00Creating memorable characters is definitely an exc...Creating memorable characters is definitely an exciting goal, Donnell! I thought you did that extremely well in The Past Came Hunting! Can't wait to read the new story. I love Nora Roberts' characters - so often I catch myself thinking about them months later and have to pull out the book again!Lana Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07713767217491873759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-12500784144238661092013-03-13T07:16:09.775-04:002013-03-13T07:16:09.775-04:00I'm a little late because I'm on digest, b...I'm a little late because I'm on digest, but this was a great post. I love William Shatner. He's one of those memorable men and his characters live on. Jack Nickelson and Candace Bergan are two other memorable actors who also come to mind. <br /><br />I loved your first book, Donnell and can't wait to read Deadly Recall. It's just that my TBR pile keeps growing and my reading time keeps shrinking. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15636112617462836505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-11215522807801488222013-03-12T23:11:43.052-04:002013-03-12T23:11:43.052-04:00Suzanne, well done. I don't think everyone un...Suzanne, well done. I don't think everyone understood my question. I want actors who have played "different" characters and are versatile. Not just one character. But Harrison Ford is an awesome example... Hans Solo, Indiana Jones, Regarding Henry, Dr. Richard Kimball. Yes, Harrison Ford would definitely qualify as a versatile actor. Thanks for stopping by!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-77762786607384307572013-03-12T22:26:49.570-04:002013-03-12T22:26:49.570-04:00Hi Donnell - I'm also a William Shatner fan. I...Hi Donnell - I'm also a William Shatner fan. I'm a Trekkie! So while I'm thinking about Space Operas, I can't help but remember Hans Solo. I think this was one of Harrison Ford's very first characters. He's played many others, but that Hans Solo still shows through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-7868540387598996122013-03-12T20:14:50.361-04:002013-03-12T20:14:50.361-04:00Hi, Polly: Jeff Bridges puts the V in versatile. ...Hi, Polly: Jeff Bridges puts the V in versatile. He took over John Wayne's role in True Grit as Rooster Cogburn, he was brilliant as Bad Blake in Crazy Hard and of course The Big Lebowski, so, yes, you have mentioned an actor in Shatner's caliber in my subjective opinon. He makes each character he plays his own, and, what's more, memorable. <br /><br />Yes, Angela Lansbury will always be JB Fletcher. But don't forget Bed Knobs and Broomsticks, and her many broadway productions. She's a great character actress who falls into the versatile caliber also. Well done, Polly!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-26431494362325746402013-03-12T19:52:59.242-04:002013-03-12T19:52:59.242-04:00Although Jeff Bridges is an actor who makes every ...Although Jeff Bridges is an actor who makes every character his own, to many he will always be The Big Lebowski. Falk as Columbo, I agree. Angela Lansbury, for all her broadway success, will forever be Jessica Fletcher. Fun post, Donnell. Best of luck with your books.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-48218870098833114672013-03-12T19:03:28.335-04:002013-03-12T19:03:28.335-04:00Hi, Brenda, yep. two great actresses. What else ...Hi, Brenda, yep. two great actresses. What else have they done, though that makes you think they are versatile in their characterization. Sara Michelle Gellar has starred in movies since Buffy. She's a bit closer. Thanks for participating!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-84210688124966584902013-03-12T18:01:46.150-04:002013-03-12T18:01:46.150-04:00Annette Funicello will always be remembered for he...Annette Funicello will always be remembered for her beach movies.<br />And more current Sarah Michelle Gellar for her Buffy fame.<br /><br />Enjoy getting lost in a good romantic suspense. Thanks for sharing with us on the blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728065355113617376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-23228072382429043492013-03-12T16:32:42.375-04:002013-03-12T16:32:42.375-04:00Wayne! You get a gold star! And thank you so muc...Wayne! You get a gold star! And thank you so much for the downloads. I hope you enjoy and I definitely will be reading your sexy reads (too cute interview yesterday) <br /><br />Andy Griffith in my opinion would be in the league with William Shatner. Andy Griffith is synonymous with Andy Taylor of Mayberry and Ben Matlock of Matlock, plus his earlier work involved a lot of big screen and radio. So, yes, Andy Griffith is definitely someone I'd love to emulate when it comes to creating characters. Well done, Wayne, and thank you!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-57772433771222182822013-03-12T16:09:35.184-04:002013-03-12T16:09:35.184-04:00Donnell: I am a romantic suspense fan, so I'm ...Donnell: I am a romantic suspense fan, so I'm always open to new authors. I have read the premise of your books, so I am definitely intrigued. They will be on my iPad before the night is gone.<br /><br />I'm a big fan of television, so I'm hooked on shows and characters. JR comes to mind...as well as Andy Griffin (Matlock).Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527980302176481156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-55517627636213858852013-03-12T16:08:06.602-04:002013-03-12T16:08:06.602-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527980302176481156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-15205356712330283022013-03-12T14:43:25.039-04:002013-03-12T14:43:25.039-04:00Yep, Tammy. Peter Falk nailed Columbo. We can...Yep, Tammy. Peter Falk nailed Columbo. We can't think of Columbo and not Peter Falk. What about the grandpa in Princess Bride (Peter Falk). Or one of the G-men he played in old movies. Peter Falk was an awesome actor.<br /><br />Susan Lucci is good, but again, she's played one character. She isn't known for diversity in my opinion.<br /><br />Larry Hagman is a great recommendation. JR in Dallas and how about Tony in I Dream of Jeannie sitcom. Yep. Larry Hagman created diverse characters. Good job, Tammy! Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-78762828902007280142013-03-12T14:41:02.828-04:002013-03-12T14:41:02.828-04:00Jerrie, Lee Marvin is an awesome character actor. ...Jerrie, Lee Marvin is an awesome character actor. Remember Cat Balou? He also plays terrific military brass. Still, what I'm getting at is can you remember them by name, as you can in William Shatner's characters.<br /><br />Yes, JD Robb certainly brings Roark to life. Gerard Butler is another actor who certainly can make you remembre a character, but not necessarily by name. Thanks for sharing!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-64268867714475451452013-03-12T14:22:22.709-04:002013-03-12T14:22:22.709-04:00Peter Falk as Columbo
Susan Lucci as Erica Kane
La...Peter Falk as Columbo<br />Susan Lucci as Erica Kane<br />Larry Hagman as J.R Ewing<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com