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French Kissing Fantasy Casting: Dominique Laroche

June 25, 2014 by Harper Bliss Leave a Comment

Yes, I’m keeping Steph’s fantasy casting for last (but only because she seems to be the hardest to pin a face on.) So, let’s do Dominique first. As you can see, the character of rising political star Dominique Laroche is based on an almost-real politician: Birgitte Nyborg.

At Casa Bliss, during that week about a year ago when we binge-watched all three seasons of Borgen, all we talked about was Birgitte Nyborg (and Kasper and Katrine… do yourself a huge favour: watch Borgen!) I may even have chosen to insert a bit of politics in French Kissing just so that I could have a character inspired by Birgitte Nyborg (and, yes, sometimes I do wonder if I shouldn’t just write fan fiction). 😉

Sidse Babett KnudsenI’m conservative, but not that conservative…

Dominique LarocheOh god, what have I done? (And when can I do it again?)

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French Kissing Fantasy Casting: Nadia Abadi

June 24, 2014 by Harper Bliss 2 Comments

It’s not because I have a serious soft spot for Juliette that I don’t recognise that Nadia is the real hero of their relationship. Maybe it’s unhealthy, or co-dependent, or just very lesbian, but Juliette needs Nadia. In fact, most characters in French Kissing need Nadia. She’s not free of mistakes—no one is—but she’s not afraid to speak her mind and, e.g., set Margot straight. (I won’t go into detail to avoid spoilers.)

Who better to portray such a wise, warm, righteous woman with a hidden dominant streak than Saul’s wife? I know, it’s a disgrace that I didn’t even know who Sarita Choudhury was before I swooned every time she got a few seconds of screen time on Homeland (but I’ll definitely be watching Kama Sutra this week!)

Sarita ChoudhuryYou can’t exactly tell by looking at her, but we all know what she’s thinking (about doing to Juliette…)

Sarita ChoudhuryOh Nadia, I, too, have tried to give up wine numerous times and have never once succeeded. 

So, now that I’ve revealed both ‘my’ Juliette and Nadia, how do you feel about their last sex scene in Episode Six? 😉

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French Kissing Fantasy Casting: Juliette Barbier

June 23, 2014 by Harper Bliss Leave a Comment

I love all ‘my ladies’, of course, and I hope they all come across as complex and interesting as I intended them to be, but as far as understanding of and compassion for a deeply flawed character goes, I’m firmly in Juliette’s camp.

Based on reader reactions after the first two episodes, Juliette was the least favourite character, because she does have a sense of entitledness about her and she does make the wrong choices and, more often than not, says the wrong things to Nadia. On an emotional level, half of the time, Juliette has no clue what she’s doing, despite being a control freak. But she has a big heart and she means well, she’s just not very good at expressing it most of the time. This probably makes her the most ‘real’ character I’ve written.

Oh wait, this is a fantasy casting blog post, not an ode to Juliette Barbier. 😉

For me, Juliette = Gillian Anderson.

Gillian AndersonI’ve had dreams about Juliette & Claire, but it was always crystal clear that it could never work out. 😉

Gillian AndersonMost likely NOT discussing work again at Barbier & Cyr…

These fantasy casting blog posts are so much fun. Can’t wait to introduce you to ‘my Nadia’ tomorrow… 😉

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French Kissing Fantasy Casting: Margot de Hay

June 20, 2014 by Harper Bliss Leave a Comment

Honestly, it only just now occurred to me that Ming-Na Wen used to play a doctor on ER. Anyway, it doesn’t matter, because in Margot’s case, the character was very much inspired by another fictional character: Melinda May (aka the only valid reason to waste time on watch Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD.) Emotionally guarded. Tough as nails. Smoking hot in leather. Always ready to kick your ass (or tie you up). Ring any bells? Indeed, Margot = Melinda May!

Melinda May

You can tie me up any time, Margot.

You should also check out this Tumblr with too many amazing gifs, like this one:

Oh Melinda

And this one!


(Episode Five, just before…) 😉

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French Kissing Fantasy Casting: Claire Cyr

June 19, 2014 by Harper Bliss 4 Comments

When imagining a character, I have a very strong tendency to picture them as really hot famous people. It’s what makes erotica writing the best job in the world. 😉

I know I said in an one of my earlier French Kissing blog posts that I wouldn’t reveal the physical inspiration for the characters, but I’ve been (mildly) pressed to do so and… well, I also came across this picture which simply begs to be shared. (I’ve only been staring at it all day long.)

Let’s start with Claire, because I believe that cat has been out of the bag for quite some time (due to the obvious nature of my choice/long-standing celebrity crush.) Of course, Claire = Robin Wright!

Then-Now-Robin-Wright-23

I’m so jealous of Margot.

Tomorrow I’ll be back to reveal who ‘my Margot’ is (although that one’s not really much of a secret either.) ;-p

All info on French Kissing: Season One here >>

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