JamesRollins wrote:
Hi Susan! And for those who might be wondering. She is indeed THE Susan Tunis!
Jim
OK ok, how does one get their names into one of your books Jim? lol Vivian is a really good name, a doctors name or something lol. It almost was. I was working on my PhD in psychology when became disabled. Got a need for a Vivian? lol
and HI SUSAN, who do you see playing your namesake for a movie lol.
suetu wrote:
Hi Vivian & Hola Jimbo,
How to get your name in a novel--I know two ways. One is to make a significant donation in a charity auction. I took the other route. I just nagged him for several years. He always said yes, but then said he was going to do awful things to me. I said I was fine with that, but when it came to actually reading the book it was pretty unpleasant, LOL.
Oh, and I just posted that I could play myself in the movie. But actually, that's something I never thought about before. Hmmm, an exboyfriend once sent me a photo of model/actress Elizabeth Jagger and said the resemblance was striking. She's a brunette, and MUCH thinner, but I could see what he meant.
Oh, what about Virginia Madsen? She looks a bit like me, and she's tremendously talented. I think she might be my choice. Another 30-something actress who's crazy talented and seems to be a chameleon in every film is Toni Collette. But Virginia Madsen would be my first choice.
Hey,you got one of the most interesting parts in the book! But yeah, a bit unpleasant lol but look at the ending!
So Susan, on this movie thing, are we trying to match you?? OR the Susan in the book?? lol Cause if you are like she is throughout, then ouch! I feel for you. I will look at some pics of the ones you mentioned but what I was really asking you was who do you see playing the "character" of Susan in the book lol, not you per say, no offense . If he ever used my name in a book, heck he can kill me off or whatever but I dont think I would want her to particularly look like me, depends on the personality and activity of the character.OK, I just looked at some pictures, Virginia, well maybe, but I cant see her as the image of the Susan at the end. Toni Collette, umm no. LOL and Elizabeth Jagger? Well if we want some anorexic looking Susan with the biggest dark eyebrows that are scary! hmmmm, think about the last scene with Susan and work back. Someone who could fit both sides.
Message Edited by vivico1 on 08-11-2007 01:43 AM
vivico1 wrote:I will look at some pics of the ones you mentioned but what I was really asking you was who do you see playing the "character" of Susan in the book lol, not you per say, no offense
Certainly no offense taken. :-) But to be honest, I can't separate the character from me. Even though my relationship to the fictional character is superficial, when I read the novel, in my head, it was me. (Now you know why it was so disturbing!)
suetu wrote:
vivico1 wrote:I will look at some pics of the ones you mentioned but what I was really asking you was who do you see playing the "character" of Susan in the book lol, not you per say, no offense
Certainly no offense taken. :-) But to be honest, I can't separate the character from me. Even though my relationship to the fictional character is superficial, when I read the novel, in my head, it was me. (Now you know why it was so disturbing!)
how about Kate Winslet? or hey, Charlize Theron??
Message Edited by vivico1 on 08-11-2007 02:00 AM
Hi. I'm a fan of Jim and his books. A few years ago I was wandering around my former local B&N, saw a display for "Ice Hunt", thought the cover was really cool and bought the book. I couldn't put it down. I figured out how to cook dinner while reading (although I'll admit I burned the sautéd onions - LOL!), I watched TV while reading, I even -- horrors -- learned to clean house while I read. ROFL!
Obviously I loved the book and have now read all of the "Rollins" books.
I have had the pleasure of meeting Jim at a book signing (I used to live down the road a few miles from him) and found him most gracious and a delightful person. Now I live on the coast of Oregon where the only books stores are those filled with previously read books, and so we don't seem to get authors dropping by for signings and such. (You should have come over while you were in Oregon, Jim. The weather was great -- better than you probably found in Portland and all. HAHAHA)
I'm glad Sue posted a link at the Rollins board. It's always great to chat with book lovers.
Oh, and while I'll sign my posts MM or M-M or something ... my real name is Kim. 
Obviously I loved the book and have now read all of the "Rollins" books.
I have had the pleasure of meeting Jim at a book signing (I used to live down the road a few miles from him) and found him most gracious and a delightful person. Now I live on the coast of Oregon where the only books stores are those filled with previously read books, and so we don't seem to get authors dropping by for signings and such.
(You should have come over while you were in Oregon, Jim. The weather was great -- better than you probably found in Portland and all. HAHAHA)I'm glad Sue posted a link at the Rollins board. It's always great to chat with book lovers.
Oh, and while I'll sign my posts MM or M-M or something ... my real name is Kim.
Vila wrote:
Moldy-Muse wrote:
I figured out how to cook dinner while reading (although I'll admit I burned the sautéd onions - LOL!), I watched TV while reading, I even -- horrors -- learned to clean house while I read. ROFL!
You can read and clean house at the same time?
Wow, that is impressive!...... I think.
Hey, I'm impressed!
