Someone just asked me the other day if a character I wrote in Passionate Destiny had anything to do with my husband, Jack. The character’s name is Jackson, and while his character is not much like hubby’s, I like to include some variation of Jack’s name in most of my books. (Ever notice how many heroes and/or villains are named Jack?) If I don’t actually use his name, I usually add something of him, like noting his alma mater, Virginia Military Institute (go, VMI!), in Impatient Passion, or a description of where he took me on our honeymoon in my latest book, Naval Maneuvers. I think every author puts something of themselves in their books—we draw from what we know or have experienced, right?
I think also, that writing itself is such a personal endeavor. We’re often writing alone, in our own little worlds. I feel like each and every book is a kind of mini-Me in some way. Can’t get much more personal than that. 😉 My biggest goal is that the personal bits I add to my works will be liked and enjoyed by readers!
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Dee S. Knight
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I’m sure it’s fun for people who know you to find tidbits of things in your books that they are familiar with – kind of like an inside joke (so to speak). 🙂
It’s true, Robin. I haven’t hid the fact that I have my own hero and that he’s in my books. I hope readers enjoy knowing that when they read.
Writing is so personal, and it can be lonely too. It’s very sweet that you include little pieces of your husband in every book – he must feel very loved 🙂
I’m not sure he sees it quite as sweetly as you put it, Kim. 😉 But he should–even when I make his namesake a villain. It’s the thought that counts, right?