Question for week 1:
Who is the character I am most looking
forward
to my readers meeting?
to my readers meeting?
By Johanna Rae
My current work
in progress is book two of a shapeshifter series called Therian Secrets. There are a few new characters set to emerge, some
of which tickled me as I wrote their introductions and allowed them to
integrate among the existing characters. However, I believe it is the existing
characters I am most looking forward to sharing with my readers.
In book one, “The
Mercenary,” the story centered on Jodie Fletcher and Danny Archer, as I the
author thrust her into the world of shifters he belonged to. Their romance was
an underlying theme as she struggled to comprehend this new life she had
stumbled upon. The connection between the two was what carried the story and
brought all the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle together. I tossed them amongst a
colourful repertoire of other characters from all over the globe and left them
to fend for themselves.
Okay, perhaps
that is a touch on the dramatic side. Yes I gave them many challenges but I
also granted them opportunity to overcome a great deal of them. This was made
possible by a large cast of supporting characters and my readers already have
their favorites. Beyond Jodie and Danny the names I hear most often are Eddie
and Rufus. Luke, Mark, Adam and Leon also have their loyal supporters.
In this second
book, “The Fury,” I have spent a little more time allowing the reader to get
familiar with some of the other characters, allowing them much more time in the
spotlight. Rufus and Luke both have voices in book two. I look forward to
sharing more of Luke’s journey and hope it will help the reader to bond further
with him. He had a rocky start in the first book and made some terrible
choices, his past catching up with him in a big way. It is uncertain how things will fare for him
in The Fury, as the reader has been left wondering if he has bitten off more
than he can chew. Will he overcome what fate has put before him? Regardless of
the outcome, the reader will get to know him better, this time without the
alcohol that has previously clouded his judgment.
Rufus, a strong
favourite from “The Mercenary,” is an integral part of the story now and will
continue to be so in book three. In “The Fury,” (set to be released in a few
months’ time) readers will learn more about his past and the family dynamic he
has beyond the Unit. There are moments in this book where Rufus has the opportunity
to shine and I can’t wait for the readers to share this with him. While all the
characters in this series carry a piece of my heart, I have a soft spot for my
gentle giant. A warrior by profession and a man of honor, he has never
forgotten his roots. Rufus will have his own demons to face as he must find a
way to balance duty, obligation and destiny.
Eddie does not
have a voice in “The Fury.” Being Danny’s best friend and dating Jodie’s friend
Ainsley, he will still feature a lot. His sense of humor and charm often hold
things together amidst the chaos. The combination of his royal ancestry and
‘human’ girlfriend will complicate things for Eddie. Will this be too much for
him to juggle in addition to what is required from him as an ISIC agent?
Another character
which I’ve enjoyed exploring more in “The Fury” is Jodie’s grandmother Irene
Fletcher. Though she seemed reluctant to be a part of what Jodie was going
through in The Mercenary, readers will learn a lot more about her in this
second book. To me at least, she is one of those characters who grow on you
slowly. An acquired taste so to speak. There is reason and explanation for her
hesitation and reluctance. There will be answers to some things left hanging.
In conclusion, I
have to say no. There is no ‘one’ new character I am looking forward to the
readers meeting in my current work in progress. What I am looking forward to is
the opportunity to allow the reader to get to know my existing characters
better. I can only hope that they enjoy “The Fury” as much as I have enjoyed
writing it.
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