What’s in a Name?
Naming characters is no small task and writers are always on the lookout for inspiration. For Sedahlia, I didn’t have to look far. John Masters is my great-great grandfather’s name. Jessie is my beloved great grandmother’s name. While Sedahlia’s Jessie always seemed on the verge of wanting to slap somebody, the real Granny Jessie was the most peaceful woman I knew. Her favorite place was her rocking chair and when she took a quiet moment to sit there, she always had a Bible in her hand. That just goes to show there is more to character development than a name. Description, costume, dialogue, body language, habits, beliefs and back story are just some of the elements used to bring fictional characters to life.
If you haven’t met John Masters and Jessie Lindsey, take a peek. Like what you see? Enter below for a chance to win your very own digital copy of Sedahlia. Contest ends May 2, 2016.
