FAQ: Do you base characters on people you know?

Nooooo. Of course not. I mean, maybe a little. Not you, though. Depends who is asking.

Ok, I did once base a character on a woman I met at a dinner party. Her shameless namedropping inspired Lady Richmond in A Groom Of One's Own. My husband likes to think that he is the inspiration for all my heroes. That might be true. He also frequently suggests that my books would be improved by renaming every character after him.

But I could name a character after someone you know–I'm auctioning off naming rights for the villain in my next book to benefit Earth Day and New York Restoration Project. Place your bid here, cos it's for a good cause.