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?
Where do you find inspiration for poetry? Nature ignites my creative spark as well as holidays and season. Also, things that annoy me. My poem for July was born from the way extreme summer weather seems to exist just to test humans.
This month, my theme is poetry and figurative language. Here’s my haiku to celebrate the new season. IF you write a haiku, feel free to share it below in the comments.
This month’s theme is food and family, due to Thanksgiving being celebrated on November 22. So what’s your favorite meal? For me, my favorite has always combined good food with good company.
