Terry Prachett, My Favorite Author

     So, people ask me, T. L., who's your favorite author? OK, so nobody's really asked me yet, but if they do I'm ready.
     I used to say that my favorite author was Stephen King because back in the 70's I read Salem's Lot and after that I believed in vampires. In fact, for almost a year I wouldn't look out my bedroom window after dark for fear I'd see Kurt Barlow staring back at me.
     For the next few years I read everything I could get from Mr. King and while he's very good at putting the fear of imaginary monsters in me, he really doesn't have a sense of humor (although, his writings were the first place I'd ever heard the saying Jesus H. Christ in a sidecar, irreverent, but funny). 
     Now I've got to say, that Terry Prachett is probably my favorite writer.  For one, he's got a great name and the right initials. TP, get it?
     I was hooked right from the start by "The Colour of Magic" I can completely identify with Rincewind, the failed magician who seems to be his own worst enemy.
     Mr. Prachett makes me suspend disbelief and as a result, I  can believe in the discworld.  His acerbic sense of humor is understated which makes it all the more hilarious.
     I'm pretty sure at this time, I've read all of Mr. Prachett's books and if I haven't it's not for lack of trying. I've purchaed his books at book stores, half.com, amazon and checked them out at the library.
     There's nothing better on a rainy day then curling up with Terry Prachett, so to speak.
     My favorite Terry Prachett character? The uberwitch, Granny Weatherwax. Now there's a character study!
     No doubt, Mr. Prachett is greatly missed by all of his many fans and it makes me sad to know that the world has lost such a fine soul just when we really need a good laugh.
     Now tell me why you love Terry Prachett and who your favorite character is.

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