Want to name a character in my next book?
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 3:22PM 
I've joined the global NaNoWriMo challenge which pushes writers to write 50 000 in the month of November. It's crazy and it's fun and it's hella stressful!
I'm working on the third book in my series about a group of kickass teens who negotiate the rocky shoals of life, adolescence, boys, parental pressure and school, while saving the world on the side, eco-warrior style.
Samantha Steadman is the now 15 year-old lead character and I need to choose a first name for her late mother. Do you have a suggestion?
In the two previous books, Turtle Walk and Rock Steady, we learned these facts about Mrs Steadman.
- She was very intelligent and prized academic achievement;
- She was a warm and loving mother to Samantha and her two older brothers;
- She was an advocate with her own successful legal practice, and she was passionate about justice;
- She loved to swim and to bake (especially Whiskey Fudge!);
- She had a sister, who is still alive;
- And, sadly, she died five years ago, from cancer.
What do you think I should name her? Come to that, I need a name for her sister, too. Let me know your suggestions in the comments and you might get to decide what they're called :)
Reader Comments (2)
Cassandra, sister Ann :)
Those are great, Karina! I have a favourite aunt named Anna, so maybe I'll call Sam's aunt that :)
I'm putting both names on the suggestion list. Thanks!