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Character Inspiration: Cecelia 'CeeCee' Banks
(In order to work myself through this first draft of CitC, I am going to use this blog to break down each of my characters, starting with CeeCee.)
It is customary for fiction writers to find some of themselves in their MC. So I would be remiss to say that I didn't find inspiration within myself when I created CeeCee. Like me, she's a mother, intelligent, aloof, witty, charming, kind and has a nice ass. :)
The similarities seem to end there but I can also appreciate the struggles she had during her divorce. During my book research, I interviewed several happily (and unhappily) divorced women. There is such an untapped source of wisdom from divorced women. I learned not only how to mold CeeCee's character, but many lessons about how to sustain my own marriage. It was eye-opening, to say the least. If you know a divorced woman, have a conversation with her about relationships. I guarantee that you'll walk away with at least a nugget of advice.
I watched classic movies about divorce, such as An Unmarried Woman, It's Complicated, and Under The Tuscan Sun. The last one, starring Diane Lane, was especially helpful in rounding out CeeCee. The movie character had to find herself after her divorce and that is ultimately what The Cougarette is all about.
CeeCee is a character that resonates with many women - divorced, single or otherwise.
It is customary for fiction writers to find some of themselves in their MC. So I would be remiss to say that I didn't find inspiration within myself when I created CeeCee. Like me, she's a mother, intelligent, aloof, witty, charming, kind and has a nice ass. :)
The similarities seem to end there but I can also appreciate the struggles she had during her divorce. During my book research, I interviewed several happily (and unhappily) divorced women. There is such an untapped source of wisdom from divorced women. I learned not only how to mold CeeCee's character, but many lessons about how to sustain my own marriage. It was eye-opening, to say the least. If you know a divorced woman, have a conversation with her about relationships. I guarantee that you'll walk away with at least a nugget of advice.
I watched classic movies about divorce, such as An Unmarried Woman, It's Complicated, and Under The Tuscan Sun. The last one, starring Diane Lane, was especially helpful in rounding out CeeCee. The movie character had to find herself after her divorce and that is ultimately what The Cougarette is all about.
CeeCee is a character that resonates with many women - divorced, single or otherwise.
