The Birth of Fictional Characters
by Carole Brown
One of my favorite things when writing
a new book, is to create the characters. When I wrote the first book
in this series, there were quite a few comments about Hunter and
Maria, the cook. Readers wanted to read a book about Hunter—Hunter's
personal story. It was a nice affirmation because I'd already decided
that the second book would be about Hunter, his love life and the
trouble that created the tension in the book.
Hunter Carson is a fun character. With
his father murdered while Hunter was just a child, he very well could
have been abandoned to fate. Only another young person's intervention
saved Hunter. He grew up to be a man that was both strong and
trustworthy. He's a bit quick-on-the-trigger (as the saying goes) but
he's also smart, loyal, not a bit stuck on himself, and overwhelmed
that a beautiful Mexican girl like Rosita DeSantis could fall in love
with him. He has the determination to protect her and the ability to
give her pretty much anything she wants—without seeming pompous.
Rosita came from a rich, loving family
who adored her, and as an only child was entitled to the family
inheritance. Having to abandon that life, she was determined to
pursue a different life style even when enduring hardship and fear.
Nevertheless, she is a sweet, friendly and a loyal friend to those
around her. She knows her own mind, yet is not pushy or obnoxious in
her efforts, whether it be love or in scorning the man who insists he
wants her back. Rosita is both smart and a real lady.
Carlos De Leon, the villain, on the
other hand, is one of those persons who has everything: money,
prestige, excellent features and education. Yet he lacks the
character to realize that it's not always possible to have everything
you desire. Determined to have what he wants and when, he is not
afraid to sacrifice the people who he deems is hindering his quest.
And then, there are the secondary
characters: those who support and somehow create interest, not only
in themselves but in keeping a reader's interest in how and when the
main characters will respond to them.
Could it be the downright good-looking
Jackson who is quiet and withdrawn has a story? His support of
Hunter, the tell-tell signs of his education, and the absence of any
real knowledge of his past encourage the reader to imagine who he
really is.
Then there's Gabrielle Autumn Mayfair,
a quiet, rather shy girl who is more of a follower than a
leader—until it comes to a man who catches her attention. Her
friends worry that she may get hurt, but Gabrielle is more persistent
than either of her best friends realize. This blondish-redhead has an
endurance that may prove favorable—or it might end in a tragic
heartache.
Sully, Old Peete, Nicolas, Susie and
Maria—characters that flavor the reading and add some laughter,
tension and mixed feelings about their possible hindrance or
helpfulness.
Characters—one of the best and most
fun parts of a book. I hope you readers will get to know the
characters in Hunter's Rose and love (or hate) them as much as I did
when creating the story.
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