May’s theme is all about characters, my favorite aspect of writing. All my stories are character-driven. Once I know my main characters, I can run with my plots and settings. Reading about characters who touch me or with whom I identify inspires me to develop my own.
I have lots of favorites, but these are some of the characters I visit over and over again.
- Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
- Archie Goodwin of the Nero Wolfe mysteries
- The rabbits of Watership Down
- Jeeves and Wooster by P.G. Wodehouse
- Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton
- Montague Egg by Dorothy L. Sayers
So who are your favorite book characters?
I’ve always had a fond spot for Strider/Aragorn from Lord of the Rings.
My favorites from “Lord of the Rings” are the hobbits. Thanks for stopping by!