So what about the hero - Tomas?

As mentioned in my other posts, I like to have a very clear picture of how my characters look when writing - all except Tomas. I could see Selene, Carly and Shelley - and even minor characters such as the police officer,Marsh and the nurse, Janice. 

So why not Tomas? 

I guess it's because I was Tomas! I tried to take myself back to when I was 17 - a little too long ago now :0/ Some of his traits are based on me at that time, and also a number of his experiences are taken from my own. So that's why I didn't need a picture of him in mind.

But seeing as I've put faces to the others, I've received emails with suggesting for Tomas.  And here are the two that get the most mentions.
Freddie Highmore He's grown up since his role as Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and I agree, I think he has the look of Tomas. When we first meet him, he's low on confidence and struggling to cope with college life in an area of London he dislikes. Of course, he comes good in the end after facing trials that would seriously challenge anyone! Nicholas Hoult Nick is currently starring in Warm Bodies playing a zombie. Here he is looking healthier than in that movie. I can see why some readers have suggest Nick - although he has blue eyes and Tomas has brown - but I think he looks a little too confident (I think that's what I'm trying to say) for Tomas. But I'll leave the choice to you? 

Also see Shelley , Carly , Fudge and Selene .

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