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Interview with Tanya Huff
- By Megan Harrell
- Published 04/10/2007
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Interview with Tanya Huff, part 6
Harrell: It
was interesting to see Blood Price was the title of Henry’s graphic
novel. Are there any other references to your books that you’ve seen
pop up in the show?
Huff: That was cool, wasn't it? I haven't seen anything else.
Harrell: How much input did you have in the selection of the actors chosen to play the characters?
Huff: None at all. The people at Kaleidoscope were wonderful about sending me lists of people they were considering but it was a courtesy only. I was thrilled with their choices though. Particularly since I'd seen Christina Cox as the perfect actor for Vicki ever since I saw her in F/X The Series back in the 1990's.
Harrell: What is it like to watch Christina Cox, Dylan Neal and Kyle Schmid breathe life into your characters on a weekly basis?
Huff: It's totally amazing. They've completely over-written the character descriptions in the books for me. As far as I'm concerned, Christina, Dylan, and Kyle are Vicki, Mike, and Henry.
Harrell: You
are listed as the creative consultant for the show. How much input do
you have in the making of the episodes and character/storyline
development?
Huff: The writers are great about contacting me when there's background they need to have filled in or character motivations they need to check. Were I actually in Vancouver, where the show is shot, I'd happily be in the writing room one or two days a week. Unfortunately, I'm not in Vancouver so thank goodness for email.
Harrell: What has been your favorite episode of the show?
Huff: That's hard because I've loved parts of every episode I've seen and, as of right now, still haven't seen the last eight. Harrell: What is your favorite aspect of the show?
Huff: I love the look of it. I think Danny Nowak the Cinematographer is amazing. He gives every scene a depth and a richness that just blows me away.
Harrell: Do you feel the show has stayed true to your characters?
Huff: Definitely.
Huff: That was cool, wasn't it? I haven't seen anything else.
Harrell: How much input did you have in the selection of the actors chosen to play the characters?
Huff: None at all. The people at Kaleidoscope were wonderful about sending me lists of people they were considering but it was a courtesy only. I was thrilled with their choices though. Particularly since I'd seen Christina Cox as the perfect actor for Vicki ever since I saw her in F/X The Series back in the 1990's.
Harrell: What is it like to watch Christina Cox, Dylan Neal and Kyle Schmid breathe life into your characters on a weekly basis?
Huff: It's totally amazing. They've completely over-written the character descriptions in the books for me. As far as I'm concerned, Christina, Dylan, and Kyle are Vicki, Mike, and Henry.
Huff: The writers are great about contacting me when there's background they need to have filled in or character motivations they need to check. Were I actually in Vancouver, where the show is shot, I'd happily be in the writing room one or two days a week. Unfortunately, I'm not in Vancouver so thank goodness for email.
Harrell: What has been your favorite episode of the show?
Huff: That's hard because I've loved parts of every episode I've seen and, as of right now, still haven't seen the last eight. Harrell: What is your favorite aspect of the show?
Huff: I love the look of it. I think Danny Nowak the Cinematographer is amazing. He gives every scene a depth and a richness that just blows me away.
Harrell: Do you feel the show has stayed true to your characters?
Huff: Definitely.
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Great interview!
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Fascinating interview. Loved the range of questions - everything I've wanted to know and lack the opportunity to ask
Comment #3 (Posted by LovinHenry)
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Great Interview!
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Great interview, you covered a range of questions on the author herself and the book series; it was a lot of fun to read and very interesting. A good job all around.
Comment #5 (Posted by Kelly)
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I'm glad to see the books getting onto television. I've been a fan for years. Can't wait until we can actually see it in Canada on a Canadian channel?
Comment #6 (Posted by Michael Short)
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Comment #7 (Posted by Natalie)
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My daughter loves these books and Megan did a great job with the interview. It gave a great insight into the storylines.
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It has been years since I have felt so passionately about a show.
Although I respect gays and, indeed, have good friends who are, I am very glad the writers decided to make Henry hererosexual. I could not feel the same way about him if they had not.
Comment #9 (Posted by Sara Harrell)
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Great Interview. There were a lot of well thought questions. A friend of my has never watched the show or read the series and said that the interview was enough to make her read the series and watch the show.
Comment #10 (Posted by SandraLynn)
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What a terrific article. It's really nice to get Tanya's view on her books and the series and I'm even more a fan of the show after reading this than I was before it. Great interview!
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Matty, you say you couldn't have "felt the same" about Henry, if they had made him *bi* as he was throughout the novels?
Which "feeling the same" is this, because I'm confused?
Comment #12 (Posted by lavenia crosley)
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Will there be a DVD released from the TV series??? Lots of the fans from the books who are now watching the series really want to know.
Comment #13 (Posted by bloodtiesfangirl)
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I REALLLY liked insight into Ms. Huff's opinion of the show.
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Great article. A lot of questions were answered and I can't wait to see Blood Ties in Canada!! I definitely hope it goes to a second season and is released on DVD.
Comment #15 (Posted by KEA TENNANT)
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I really like reading anything about the show/books and getting as much info as possible because I just adore the show. I didnt know anything about the books until the show so I am now looking at getting the books to read them. It was great getting the author's take on how her vision has developed into the basis of the tv series. I cant wait to see them all!!
