Fun Fact

Fun Fact:  The word "fun" was considered a slang word back in the early 1800s.  I have to make sure not to use it too often, and if I do use it, it should be in a young person's dialog.

Veronica

The Butler

Simmons was the original name I came up with for Earl's loyal servant.  He has been employed by Earl's family for most of his life.  This character was inspired by Michael Caine, but in my mind, he's shorter in stature and I don't picture Mr. Caine when I envision him.  Perhaps it's his English accent and demeanor that has inspired me?  Even though Simmons is in his dotage, he can still be charming.

Veronica

Kat

Kat is wife to Duke, mother to Lady and aunt to my heroine.  Marrying for love was rather uncommon at the time, but Kat stole Duke's heart and married far above her station. She has adjusted to her new position in society well, almost as though she was born into privilege. However, her maternal instincts prove to be far stronger.

Veronica

Duke

Duke is my heroine's uncle by marriage, and also her guardian.  He is the father of Lady and is like a father to his orphaned niece.  He is a powerful and influential man, though he is also loving, doting, respectable and protective.

Duke was also inspired by one of my relatives because of his paternal instincts; he became a father-figure, taking on the role when a loved one passed.

Veronica

Grams

With mention of Gypsies, of course I have to include a fortune-teller in my novel.  Since she is elderly and the matriarch of a large family, I will refer to her as Grams.  Her method of divination (predicting the future) is a crystal ball.  She's very devoted, protective and stubborn.

I still need to develop more of a back story on this character, who should prove to be very interesting.

This character was inspired by one of my own relatives.  I don't know if she would have been too thrilled about being an inspiration for a Gypsy, though!  Regardless, I think it's the thought that counts the most; how I remember her. 

Speaking of which, have a happy and safe holiday weekend!

Veronica

Lady

Today, I'm going to discuss my supporting female character, who I will call Lady on here.  She is a cousin to my heroine.  I refer to her as Lady because she is the paragon of what a young woman in her time should be.  She's beautiful, graceful, polite and has caught the eye of many eligible bachelors.  She is the voice of reason for her cousin and is more like a sister to her.

Even though Lady plays a vital part in my novel, I find that her character development is lacking.  That is something I will need to work on while revising.

This blogging has really been helping me with my writing.  I've been writing more than what I have in a long time.

Veronica

The Earl

Introducing my other lead male character .  . .  even though he's mentioned second, he's certainly not least!  Initially, I was going to make him an earl, but it wasn't working right in my story, so I changed it.  I'll refer to him as the Earl here, because that is how he started out for me.  He is the mystery man in my novel.  He has dark hair and gorgeous blue-green eyes that are as changeable as the sea.  He's slightly taller than the captain, with a little more brawn.  He appears to be in his early thirties.  Needless to say, women are drawn to him like a moth to a light.  There is something ethereal (otherworldly) about him.  

Veronica