Putting a face to your characters: Shelley

Of all the characters in SKY, it's Shelley that usually comes out on top when readers comment on the story. And I have to admit, she's my favourite character  too. I like her pragmatic approach to life - and without giving away too much to those who haven't read the book yet - it's how she survived and bounced back from an early horrific episode in her life.

As soon as I came up with the character of Shelley, I wanted her to be a bit of a Goth. She's 22 in the story, lives in Sydney, and she needed to be a bit different, or in other words - stick out like a sore thumb and feel a little uneasy amongst her work colleagues.
I like to have a clear picture about what my characters look like - and the first person that came to mind for Shelley, is actress Pauley Perrette - better known as Abby Sciuto from TV's NCIS. The character she plays in that series also shares many of Shelley's traits.

Shelley doesn't make friends easily, and instinctively distrusts people - and we find out why about half way through the book!

She's very headstrong and doesn't put up with any b/s from anyone - no matter who they are :0) Pauley Perrette (Shelley) What do you think? Anyone else who you imagined as Shelley? Feel free to comment below.

Also see Carly, Tomas, Selene and Fudge