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 Virginia Barlow stopping by on her blog tour with a character sketch of her main character, Lady Jane Lenwood. Enjoy!
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Learn more about Lady Jane Lenwood!
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Name of Character: Lady Jane Lenwood
Age: Twenty-Five
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Auburn
Birthplace: London, England
Marital Status:Single
Children:None
Place of Residence: Rathborne Castle
Description of Home: Gray Stone Castle with turrets and
spires surrounded by a high stone wall in the middle of a dark twisted forest
Dominant Character Trait: Suspicious
Best Friend: The voice in her head
Enemies and Why: Lady Melissa and Lady Emily, cousins,
and their father Uncle Harold. They have hated Jane because of her beauty and
position at Rathborne Castle
Temperament: Kindhearted and loving once you get
past her suspicious nature
Ambition: To live a normal life with a husband
and family
Educational Background: Formal. Trained in the nursery with an
army of tutors.
Philosophy of Life: What does not kill you, makes you
stronger
Bad Habits: Headstrong and stubborn
Talents: She knows the art of healing
Hobby or Hobbies: Herbal medicine
Why is Character Likeable? Lady Jane argues with the voice in her
head. She had strong opinions on what she wants and doesn’t want. She wants a
normal life with a husband and children and is resigned to living life alone.
Even though she feels the future is bleak, she gets up and focuses on living.
Favorite Pig Out Food: Lady Jane likes cake.
Character Mini-Interview:
Every New Year’s I resolve to: To be a better
person
Nobody knows I am: clairvoyant.
I wish I had a husband and children
The worse part of my life is: my twisted knee.
I want to teach my children that family and love are everything
A good time for me is walking in the courtyard in the
evening.
The worse advice my father gave me is when he told me my mother was a good
woman.
When I feel sorry for myself I go for a ride
or a walk
My friends like me because: I am eager to help them with their
problems.
My major accomplishment is overcoming my suspicious nature and
learning to love
My most humbling experience was almost losing Max because of the horrible things I thought about him.
Meet the Author
I love being an author. It’s all about where your characters lead you. I start with a general idea. As the story unfolds, I type as fast as I can in hopes I keep up with my characters. They have had me jotting on napkins, making notes while I’m waiting in a line, and waking me up in the middle of the night. The hard part is always the ending. My characters live with me and when I reach the end of the story, it is hard to say goodbye. Sometimes, I let the story sit for a few days to make sure I’m okay with them leaving home to get published. Kind of like when you kids move out. LOL
I enjoy my grandchildren, and the time I share with them. They make me smile with their antics. I like to quilt, crochet, knit and sew. Cooking and baking are occasional itches I scratch. The rest of the time, they are necessary evils. LOL.
My greatest support comes from my husband. He has been my sounding board for all my stories. My daughters are also a great support to me. I couldn’t do it without my family.
Virginia Barlow’s recent release is the paranormal romance, The Witch of Rathborne Castle.
You can visit Virginia’s website at https://www.virginia-barlow.com or connect with her on Twitter, Goodreads and Facebook.
Inside the Book
BOOK BLURB:
Lady Jane Lenwood is abandoned and alone in an empty castle in the middle of a dark twisted forest. The locals call her a witch because she has the “sight.”
When a wounded stranger is found within the gates, she is warned he carries secrets and their lives will be intertwined.
Lady Jane walks with a limp following a riding accident the night her mother left her. And had given up on having a normal life. She blames her misfortune on the current Duke of Rathborne.
Max Radley is sent by the king to find a traitor. His search leads him to Rathborne Castle and the beautiful woman living there. He must keep his identity a secret in order to find the traitor.
Lies, deception, and a grand scheme to relieve him of his wealth have the real villians framing him for treason.
Only Jane and her supernatural ability can save him, but in order to find the answer she must face her past and the feeling she has for him.
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