How Did the Author Make You Like That Character?

You might have wondered why I rarely write about the nuts and bolts of the writing craft. Generally I can answer a question about writing, and then I’m off and running. But basically my mind and soul do not run in that direction. I am fascinated and experienced in the act of creativity itself. That is my gift. And I encourage myself by encouraging others.

But the other day, my friend and writer, Mary Ann, wanted to know how a fiction writer created a character that a reader liked immediately....