I’ve noticed a
strange trend in my thought processes lately.
Because I am a good listener, people tend to tell me their
problems. Apparently, they must think I
give good advice, because they keep coming back. Anyway, I find myself relating their situation back to the
characters in my book. When someone has
relationship troubles, I am quick to point out that Ryan and Cassie would never
have gotten together if she hadn’t discovered Royce was cheating on her. If someone is having trouble fitting in at
their new job or at school, I give them the same advice Matt gave to Emma. I spend more time with my characters than
with real people. I was beginning to
think I had a problem but then I realized that I’m not the only one.
I saw someone on Twitter say that she
can’t date-because a fictional character stole her heart. My hope is that, one day; someone will feel
that kind of connection with my characters.
Perhaps, because I spend so much time breathing life into the heroes and
heroines in my stories, after publication, they will live on in the hearts and
minds of others. Without a doubt, that
must be the best compliment a writer could ever receive-that the reader
connected on such a deeply personal level with his or her characters. I’d love to know that you want Evan to be a
part of your zombie survival squad.
However, ladies and gentlemen, I don’t need to know any other fantasies. Save those for your dreams. Sleep well.
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