Years ago (and still applies today), the experts were telling fiction writers that in order to really know their main character, they must come up with a character profile sheet for them and definitely applies to all your characters as well. This is a good practice because once you know all the ins and outs of all your characters, the book flows better and allows the author to get inside the head of each of their characters.
We decided to ask authors if they would like to come up with a character sketch of their main character, throwing in a few unique questions to make it really fun!
Today we have Cheryl C. Malandrinos stopping by on her blog tour with a character sketch of her main character, Robert. Enjoy!
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Learn more about Robert!
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Name of Character: Robert
Age: 8
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Marital Status: Single
Children: He is eight years old
Place of Residence: With Mom & Dad
Description of Home: A comfy home with a big Christmas tree
next to a window
Dominant Character Trait: Kindness
Best Friend: Uncle Bob
Enemies and Why: None
Temperament: Happy
Ambition: To share
Educational Background: In elementary school
Philosophy of Life: Be kind to everyone
Bad Habits: Finds it hard to donate his toys
Talents: Great bike rider
Hobby or Hobbies: Playing with trains
Why is Character Likeable? He thinks of others
Favorite Pig Out Food: Burgers
Character Mini-Interview:
Every New Year’s I resolve to: Clean my room
Nobody knows I am: A list maker
I wish: Santa would bring me everything on my
list
The worse part of my life is: Being an only
child
I want to teach my children that: It is important to think of others
A good time for me is: Riding my bike or playing with Uncle
Bob’s trains
The worse advice my father gave me is: I have to think on that one
When I feel sorry for myself I: Eat chocolate chip cookies
My friends like me because: I help them
My major accomplishment is: Asking Santa to bring Glenn a special
gift
My most humbling experience was: Finding out what Glenn wanted for Christmas
Meet the Author
Cheryl C. Malandrinos is a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of four children’s books including, A Christmas Kindness, released by 4RV Publishing. A member of SCBWI, she is blogger and book reviewer. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two daughters. She also has a son who is married.
Visit Cheryl online at http://ccmalandrinos.com and her children’s book blog at https://childrensandteensbookconnection.wordpress.com.
Connect with Cheryl on Twitter and Facebook.
Inside the Book
Title: A CHRISTMAS KINDNESS
Eight-year-old Robert is eager to share his wish list with Santa at the mall on Christmas Eve. When he meets Glenn, who only has one request for Santa, Robert is confused about what he should do. Can he cast aside what he wants and ask Santa to bring his new friend a special gift?
PRAISE
It is not often that a simple children’s book can nearly bring me to tears, but this one succeeded. There is nothing better than reading a story at Christmastime that reminds you that there are still good people and good kids in the world. This is one heartwarming Christmas story that you and your kids can read and enjoy. It will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas, and I believe that the author’s purpose is accomplished.
– Ruth, Amazon Reviewer
Robert can’t wait to see Santa. He’s got a pile of stuff he wants to ask for. Then he meets Glenn in line, and Robert himself gets to play Santa. I was touched by the main character’s transformation after he came in contact with someone in real need. The glow he walks away with can’t be bought, and he’ll never find it under the Christmas tree, but it’s the heart of the season that he’s found. Nicely illustrated, enjoyable story for readers of all ages.
– Jude, Amazon Reviewer
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BUYING INFORMATION
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