Have you ever fallen in love with a character in a story? How often is it a member of the supporting cast?<\/p>\n
It happens to me all the time. When I read “Breathers” by S.G. Browne my favorite character wasn’t the main character Andy, but his best friend Jerry. In Neil Gaiman’s “The Graveyard Book” Silas was my favorite, and if I may pick another Gaiman title, in “Neverwhere” I thought the Marquis de Carabas was made of win.<\/p>\n
Even with all that being true, I was still shocked when people fell in love with one of my secondary characters.<\/p>\n
Shocked in a good way, of course.<\/p>\n
“Sister Margaret” is narrated by Michael, a vampire hunter with a fair bit of baggage, especially about how he treated his friend Charmaine when they were kids. He’s a pretty interesting guy and I had a lot of fun writing from his point of view and giving him a voice.<\/p>\n
I could never have guessed at the wonderful reception my story would have, reactions have been more positive than I ever could have anticipated. However, if I could have guessed and were asked to pick which character people would like best, I would have picked Michael. He’s a vampire hunter for goodness sake, that’s pretty cool. Plus, it’s his story.<\/p>\n
I would have been wrong. Dead wrong.<\/p>\n
Bayne is a swordsman with ghostly blue eyes, long bone-white hair, a giant sword and incredible combat skills. He’s pretty awesome, in my opinion, and in many others as well. Bayne’s job in the story is to help Michael by taking care of some vampire minions. He’s a supporting character. And he is also the one everyone asks for more of.<\/p>\n
People love Bayne, there is no question.<\/p>\n
I’m not sure why everyone adores him exactly, but he’s a pretty popular guy just the same.<\/p>\n
I’ve been asked over and over to write more about Bayne, to give him his own story. I’ve written several in response, none of which are published yet…but soon, I hope. Soon.<\/p>\n
For a chance to win a copy of “Sister Margaret” and check Bayne out for yourself, please leave a comment. I’ll be making a draw to give away a free copy. If you’re stuck for something to comment on, why not tell me who your favorite literary supporting character is?<\/p>\n
Thank you so much for having me here Amber, it’s been a pleasure.<\/p>\n
Rhonda Parrish<\/p>\n
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