Thursday, February 14, 2013

Feature & Follow Friday (22)

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee's View and
Alison Can Read. It's a great way to meet other book bloggers!

This week's question is:
Write a letter to your favorite character. Rant, rave or gush . . . just pretend like they are real and you just want to let them know a "few things." - Activity courtesy of author, Kelly Walker

We're both huge, huge fans of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series and thought it would be fun to write to two of our favorite characters from the books, Brienne of Tarth and Ser Jaime Lannister. We ship those two like mad and figured that maybe some persuasion in letter form would work in getting them together.

Ally's Letter:

Dear Ser Jaime Lannister, AKA Kingslayer,

Before I start this mission, I would like to let you know, Jaime (I can call you Jaime, right?), that my love for you is undying and absolute. I have overlooked your flaws (pushing Bran out the window, Cersei, kingslaying, etc.) and want you to know that I am always here for you.

Now my main purpose in writing to you is supposedly to get you to open your damn beautiful eyes and see Brienne and how perfect you two are for each other!! So get yourself together and make your move! She's one of a kind, way better than Cersei (though I'm not saying anything about me ;D), a completely bad-arse knight, honorable, and is just plain and simple perfect for you. Man, I know she loves you, too. As a matter of fact, Lee is talking to her right now about you! I know you love her, too! I mean, you went back for her. Would you just pull yourself together and tell her how you feel? We know how she is, and she's not going to make the first move. Hey, maybe you two lovebirds can adopt Pod! Well anyway, I think I've made my case.

Sincerely,

Ally

Lee's Letter:

Dear Brienne,

First, I'd like to tell you that you're one of my favorite kick-ass heroines. I admire you for pursuing your dream of being a knight in a society that looks down on women picking up a sword. Continue showing those narrow-minded twits in Westeros how ridiculous their thinking is.

Now for the real reason that I'm writing. You and Jaime Lannister need to realize that you belong together. I used to despise the guy to no end, but he's really turned his life around. He's found a sense of honor, something that I never pictured happening. Ever. And it's all because of you. Sure, you guys got off to a rocky start, what with that little sword fight and all, but he went back to Harrenhal for you and rescued you from that bear. If that doesn't scream true love, I don't know what does.

Please consider making my shipping dreams come true by giving the Kingslayer a chance. I truly hope to see this happen in the next book, whenever it's finally released. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Lee

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35 comments:

  1. AWESOME letter :) Made me smile, I havent' read the series but they get checked out at my library ALL the stinkin' time.

    We are also doing the Sequel Challenge together, holla!

    I wrote to Stephanie Plum @ The Brunette Librarian

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    1. I've seen one or two of the books at my library; I imagine that the rest of them are checked out because the series is so popular, especially with the new season of the TV show starting soon.

      I've read a few sequels so far this year, but I've also ended up reading quite a few standalones and first books from a series. It figures that I'd do something like that after signing up for a sequel challenge, lol.

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  2. Your letters really help me get to know the characters even though I haven't read the books. I do keep up with the tv show! Awesome answers and blog. I love the cat that's just sitting on the mushroom. New follower via GFC. Have a good Friday.

    My letter

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    1. I can't wait for the new season of the show! It's a fantastic adaptation of the books. Thanks for following!

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    1. I never thought that was going to happen, but he's changed so much since the first book. I love how unpredictable the series is.

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  4. Oh my goodness, I love your blog's banner! Very awesome!

    GREAT letters too!

    Your blog has a new follower! Whoop!
    You can find my ff http://oblahblah.blogspot.com/2013/02/feature-and-follow-friday.html

    I'm also on Twitter if you like to get up close and personal @OrisiB

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    1. We had a lot of fun writing the letters, that's for sure. Thanks for following!

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  5. Oh, I love your letters! I've read the series and shipped those two hard. You captured them both so well and how, I'm sure, many fans felt also. Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. ♥♥♥

    Raina @ The LUV'NV — this week's feature blog.
    (New follower via GFC, Twitter, and FB)

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    1. Yay! Glad to meet a fellow Jaime/Brienne shipper! If those two don't end up together, I'm going to be extremely upset.

      Thanks for following!

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  6. Wow, your letters are all beautifully written, though I have no idea which books they come from.. :)

    Follow & Feature
    The Boys of Summer Giveaway

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    1. The characters are from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, which is also the source for the Game of Thrones TV show.

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  7. What an awesome way to answer this week's Feature & Follow Friday!

    Old Follower!

    My Feature & Follow Friday

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    1. We had way too much fun with this week's FF activity. Thanks for stopping by!

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  8. LOVE this letter! I think you are right about Brienne and Jaime!

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    1. They weren't in the most recent book that much, which was really disappointing. I think George R. R. Martin owes them a happy ending, especially after what he's done to some of my other favorite characters!

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  9. I haven't read the series, but your letters are awesome. Good job! :)

    J'adore Happy Endings

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    1. It's an incredible series. Someday when I have a lot of time, I'd love to reread it.

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  10. Just hopping by, great letters.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2013/02/feature-follow_15.html

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  11. Oh awesome GREAT coordinating letters ladies! I *really* need to get into the A Song of Fire & Ice series! I can tell by your letters how invested you both are in the story & it makes me want to be a part of it all haha :) I hope your wishes come true!

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    1. We do, too! I really think you'll enjoy this series, Micheline, especially because you love Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series (which I need to read!) so much.

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  12. Awesome letters, girls! I totally ship for Jaime and Brienne, too. The thing is, with all the incest and daddy issues, I don't know that Jaime is capable of having a "regular" relationship with a woman, which makes their story so dang tragic that I can't stop reading it. I do hope in the end, some way, somehow, they can end up together, though. Great letters. Loving them over here! (And thanks for stopping by my blog!) :D Happy Friday!

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    1. Jaime certainly does have a lot of baggage. I also hope that he'll be able to move past it; I think he's already headed in the right direction.

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  13. lol nice letters! :)

    old follower
    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2013/02/feature-and-follow-36.html

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  14. I've had the first two books sitting on my shelf for ages now, the size of them baffles me and I'm scared to pick them up :( but these letters make me want to read them and learn more about these characters.

    New Follower Via GFC

    Please check out my F&FF

    Annoushka @ My F&FF on Annoushka Reads

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    1. The size of the first book intimidated me, and the books only get bigger as the series goes along. They're well worth every single page, though!

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  15. Good letters! They almost make me want to read the series... but I am waiting until it's finished first, because I fear it won't be.

    New follower via GFC/Linky. My FF.

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    1. We worry about the same thing, especially considering how long the wait was for the most recent book. I just keep my fingers crossed that it all works out!

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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    1. Thanks! We can only hope George R. R. Martin listens to our pleas, too.

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  17. I love how you wrote to the two characters, trying to push them together. So creative. I completely agree that they are perfect for each other.

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    1. We think they're perfect for each other, too. Now they just need to realize it!

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  18. hi new follower here via this memes. I love your letter not one for paranormal books but your letter mentions all these thing and I think I am stepping into the dark side. i run a new adult book blog
    http://nabooksvsboys.blogspot.co.uk

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