How Do I Name Characters in a Book?

By Linda Lovely

I’d say my problem is due to my age, but I’d be lying.
I’ve always had a hard time remembering people’s names. I’m introduced and five
seconds later, I’m asking myself: “Is his name really Harold?”



When I start reading a book, the same thing happens. It
takes a while for me to “know” characters on a first-name basis not to mention their
roles in the story. That means I’m not