As a writer, I'm challenged to create engaging characters who are realistic and unique, ones who will have an interesting story and who capture the reader's interest. In order to do that, I have to truly like the characters myself.
As with real people, sometimes characters surprise you. When I first envisioned my A Boy Named series, I wanted to play with some of the traditional stereotypes - the jock, the bad boy, the actor, the nerd, the video gamer, and the strong, silent type. Now that I'm finishing the series, none of the guys have turned out quite like I expected. Quincey, who is the latest in the series, especially surprised me.
My characters feel like my children, and I love them all for different reasons. But, some can grab your heart a little more than others, and, for me, Quincey is one of those. My video gamer character morphed into a guy who loves adventure and has a quiet confidence that he's comfortable keeping to himself. I hope others enjoy getting to know Quincey as much as I have, and once all the "Boys" have been published, I'd love to hear which one you liked the best.
As with real people, sometimes characters surprise you. When I first envisioned my A Boy Named series, I wanted to play with some of the traditional stereotypes - the jock, the bad boy, the actor, the nerd, the video gamer, and the strong, silent type. Now that I'm finishing the series, none of the guys have turned out quite like I expected. Quincey, who is the latest in the series, especially surprised me.
My characters feel like my children, and I love them all for different reasons. But, some can grab your heart a little more than others, and, for me, Quincey is one of those. My video gamer character morphed into a guy who loves adventure and has a quiet confidence that he's comfortable keeping to himself. I hope others enjoy getting to know Quincey as much as I have, and once all the "Boys" have been published, I'd love to hear which one you liked the best.
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