So, she was happy with the series before she saw it. How does she feel now that the episodes are airing? Does she feel the spirit of the books have been preserved?

Hey Jen! I asked Charlaine to respond to your question, and here's what she had to say:
"I love the series on the screen, though like any other viewer there are moments that startle or shock me. I think it's great that I can be surprised by a series taken from my own books! It's so interesting following the characters into places I've never been."

Nancy, Thanks for going back to Ms. Harris. I'm glad she continues to enjoy the show and the direction they are taking her characters. It must be a strange feeling to see your characters under someone else's guidance--kind of like kids growing up and living their own lives!

I will truly miss The Wire.

Mrs Harris has all the respect from this West Virginia gal turned Philadelphia photo producer. I can't put these books down. Down to my last one, trying to read very SL..OW..LY. Had a hard time finding "dead as a doornail" on my New Orleans business trip last week. First sight of a book store sent me into a tizzy. I am only hoping HBO does these things right. So far so good. The "Bill" and "Sookie" characters are spot on. I am a huge Bill fan, did she think of anyone in particular while she was writing his character?

I have to say that i was a little skeptical when all the other supernatural beings came into the picture. I started reading your books for the vampires but I really liked how you brought them in. But I am disapointed in the ending! Nothing is answered. Does she go with Bill? Eric? Alcide? Sam? Quinn? Doesnt she deserve the happy ending? I wanted it to be Quinn!!! He is the only one who actually was true to her and true in his thoughts. I dont think she would be happy ending up with a vampire after being able to make breakfast with him and having a true relationship with someone in the daytime. He was good for her and i really didnt like the way you ended that relationship and even after it ended she still wanted to be with him. It didnt make any sense. She dumped him for saving his mother? I know she would have done the same because that is how you wrote her to be. To save everyone! But I dont see how you can end it like that! With the little boy? There should be more to that also. You could have put in another couple of chapters with an ending. That to me was not a ending. It left eveything open, and maybe thats how you wanted it, but there were no conclusions to her suffering, to being lonely, to wanting love. Make another book and have her end up with Quinn!

I love reading all the posts and what they believe should happen with Sookie. Does she end back up with Bill? Maybe Eric? Quinn? All of it is very....WOW! I have my wishings, but can't wait for another book. I tried to read book 8 very slow, but still finished it in less than 2 days. I think the show is doing a super job of keeping with the books to some point, but there have been little changes that I think effect the events in the later books. How is that going to work out?

I loved all the Sookie Stackhouse Books, but I was really disappointed that she didn't end up with anyone. Quinn like the one. Please write some more Stackhouse books if only to give Sookie a happy ending.

I really wished Sookie would end up with Bill...is that sad...that Juliet would end up with her Romeo..LOL...although I really would like to say that I have read the first 6 books in the past 4 days after the HBO Series got me interested in them. And after reading the "Twilight" series as well...I really feel that twilight ripped alot of the Sookie story off.

I love the series as a whole, the way the chemestry is with the characters, the articulation and flow of each sentence. What I enjoy most is the way that I have laughed, felt connected and enjoyed the ride of each book. The author knows her characters, makes their reasons sensable and not far fetched and makes me linger with anicipation for each new read. The TV series is a bit much (heavy on HBO tactics) but I watch as an avid fan...hoping to taste the translation of writen chemestry in book to screen. OMG is all I can say, as my heart races with joy. I do love the triangle...we have all loved and made mistakes and I feel good that Sookie stands firm when she feels slighted. I think Miss Harris does such a wonderful job and I hope she keeps up the good work.

I just had to throw my two cents in- in response to readers above who love Bill and Quinn. While both of them are great, they cannot top Eric. Eric is the one who is always there for Sookie. He's clearly in love with her, and once she quits fighting her feelings she'll admit that she loves him too. THAT'S the love I would like to see Charlaine write about! The first time I read that he called Sookie "my lover" I was so shocked and fearful for what that meant to the Sookie/Bill pairing. But after reading what Eric has done for (and to!) Sookie in book after book, I am now longing for more Sookie & Eric adventures. He is superb, and he brings out so many good things in Sookie. They are a perfect match. (And I think Alexander Skarsgard is playing him to perfection in True Blood.)

I have to say, i have never been much of a reader but after seen the first episode of true blood i could not wait to buy the book. charlaine harris does and excellent job in engaging the reader and intoxicating the senses. i am addicted to her books. i have read all of the sookie stackhouse series in less than one week. i find myself staying up into the wee hours in the morning reading. i work fulll time and this is really not good. i can only sat that I crave her nest book.

Charlaine Harris is a gifted writer. I have read all of the books and I am now reading them again. Please continue writing Sookie deserves a happy ending with ERIC! Sookie needs to me Number One, not after Lorena, mothers, sisters, obligations etc. With Eric she will always be Numero Uno! Eric loves Sookie. Eric brings out the best in Sookie, the fun and playfulness of those two together is intoxicating! I can't stop reading the books plus I watch the HBO series over and over again. I have never been so addicted to a show or a book series in my entire life. Mrs. Harris's characters are authentic and Alan Ball's adaptation is pure perfection. The casting OMG! Please please Mrs. Harris continue writing the series - From Dead To Worse is not an ending!

I totally agree with Dawn and Debbie. Sookie needs to be with Eric. He is always going out of his way to help her and you can just tell that he truly loves her. I love the books and the show. I'm definetly addicted!!!

i am a HUGE sookie fan. and of course, ms. harris fan.i can't wait for the next one, haven't bought the h.c. yet. any insight into patricia briggs. just finished "moon called" and i am convinced patricia briggs is really charlaine harris! what gives???

Susan;

I really love Patricia Briggs' books, too! But she reminded me more of L.J. Smith than Harris. I'm going to have to go back and read again, I guess!

Will there be another book after Dead and Gone to continue Sookie and Eric's story,ahh I'm dying here. I know that Touch of Dead is out in October but that said collection of Sookie's stories. Please continue the story or when will it be released if already in the works?

Are the Sookie Stackhouse series novels written for teen-ageers or adults. I am a city librarian and don't know where to shelve them. Thank you, cl

Cindy,

The Sookie Stackhouse series is definitely adult! There is sex as well as language, so it is much racier than Twilight, for example.

I enjoy all of the
Sookie Stackhouse series I really enjoy Trueblood series every week I can't wait til Sunday night to watch the next one