Yesterday, ABCNews posted an interview with Charlaine Harris and she talks about two vampires that generally top a lot of lists. Since the topic was one that has come up in a lot of forums that I belong to lately, I figured people would want to see the part where she talks about Bill and Eric.
JBlount: Why would you kill Bill? He is the most fascinating character I’ve read in years – so mysterious, cool and dark. I’d kill to hear his voice, as you describe it … and I want to finish your wonderful books without crying.
CHarris: “I did not kill Bill. Alan sort of said something at PaleyFest in an interview. He said `Charlaine thought about killing Bill in the last book but she was talked out of it.’ That was something of a mis-statement and I certainly wish he hadn’t made it! In casual conversation I mentioned that had been one of the possible endings for Dead and Gone and that I’d thought about it and discarded it. But the truth is, and I think almost every writer does this, I’ve considered killing every character at one time or another, and some of them I follow though with. But some I decide I need to be alive.”
KHansen: I read recently that you said you didn’t understand why so many fans love Eric so much? If this is true, why was he written to always be there for Sookie, give her what she needs, always tell her the truth, and be emotionally awakened by her, and happier with her than he had been in hundreds of years? He seems perfect for her. Have I read all of the books wrong?
CHarris: “I’m not denying that’s one side of Eric, but he’s also a ruthless killer and I think some of my readers tend to forget that in their enthusiasm for his sexier habits.”
Charlaine also answers readers questions here.
Thanks for posting this, I love this series and enjoyed reading this!
Thanks for posting about this. I tend to have a love-hate relationship with Eric at this point. he’s good and bad… but sometimes that bad weighs more heavily on me than the good.