You know how when you read about a character and start forming ideas about what she looks like and how she sounds? I do anyway. And as I continue, the image is either confirmed or modified by new information. Most of the time, I feel all smug like a good student when I get it right.
But every once in a while, the surprise that the character is nothing like what I've formed in my mind is priceless.
Audrey Griffin, a parent at a private school who is going to host a brunch in her home for prospective parents. I thought: nice hair, good skin, tasteful clothing, posh accent.
Then I see her--running, puffing, her grey hair coming loose from her ponytail, wearing a down vest and pleated pants--and I just feel pure delight!
(Name the book and tell me if you aren't enjoying it.)
(hint: I just mentioned it recently on my face book author page.)
