Discussions of various characters in my fiction
Male lachrymal leakage. It doesn’t work. I’ve been thinking about crying lately, particularly the crying in Star Trek: Into Darkness. Several bloggers have noted the excess of man tears, including Robin Zlotnick at The Blemish, who, like myself, found “a certain point where I momentarily lost track of the story and instead thought about how … More Tears With A Frown
Here are some character sketches from my novel for young adults, Bet: Stowaway Daughter. Lisbet “Bet” Lindstrom – As the daughter of an experienced sea captain, 13-year-old Bet is familiar with life at sea, but only through the stories her father and his friends have told when they visit her home in Seattle. She’s not … More Character Sketches from Bet
I finally had a chance to work on chapter three, and I introduced a new character named “Bobcat.” He appears to be a hermit, but he’s much more than that. I don’t want to give too much away. However, I based him on an individual I met while I was working as a reporter in … More Bobcat
Wouldn’t you know it, as soon as I start writing the blog, I’m hit with a double whammy: flu and a screwed up back. I’ve been flat on my back and haven’t written a word. (Slight fib: I did manage to tinker with chapter one a bit.) I promise to do better as Carbon Run … More The Antagonist: Janine Viruet
J.G. Follansbee 