Category: Characters
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Men crying: Tears with a frown
The article critiques male characters’ crying in media, arguing it undermines their believability. Emotion should build up without spilling over, as seen in classic characters like Kirk and Spock.
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Young adult fiction: Character Sketches from Bet: Stowaway Daughter
(Author’s note: Bet: Stowaway Daughter was published in a second edition on 10/1/2025 titled The Stowaway’s Secret.) Here are some character sketches from my novel for young adults, Bet: Stowaway Daughter. Lisbet ‘Bet’ Lindstrom Lisbet “Bet” Lindstrom – As the daughter of an experienced sea captain, 13-year-old Bet is familiar with life at sea, but…