Many thanks to fellow ChocLiteer, Laura James for inviting me to take part in the ‘Meeting My Main Character’ blog hop. Laura introduced us to Victoria Noble, the heroine of her forthcoming novel, Follow Me, Follow You. You can meet Laura and Victoria here, but you’ll have to wait until September when Laura’s latest novel is published to find out if Victoria achieves her goal!
My latest novel, Follow a Star, is out soon. As much as I love Bill, the book’s hero, it is, after all, my heroine’s journey, so this is a bit about her.
What is the name of the main character? Is she real or fictitious?
Her name’s May Starling and like all my characters when I’m writing about them, she feels real to me.
When and where is the story set?
It’s set in the present and begins in a vintage wooden boat leaving Portsmouth Harbour bound for sleepy seaside town, Little Spitmarsh, the location for my début novel, Turning the Tide
What should we know about May?
May’s had enough. She’s set fire to a couple of bridges and is running away to sea to escape the smouldering wreckage of her burnt-out career and one very demanding ex.
What is the main conflict? What messes up her life?
Well, for a start, there’s Bill, a strapping red-haired builder, trying to do his best for his ailing uncle. There’s the strange sea malady that not only has her barfing over the side of the boat but which is also giving her distinctly disturbing feelings about Bill. And when May arrives in Little Spitmarsh she quickly discovers her troubles have only just begun – and not just because the scrappy little woman who owns the boatyard is breathing fire at her - wherever she turns, it seems someone's ready to put her in her place.
What is May’s goal?
Oh, May just wants everyone to go away and leave her in peace… but life’s never that simple, is it?
What is the book’s title?
Follow A Star … Why? Well, the answer’s in the book!
My latest novel, Follow a Star, is out soon. As much as I love Bill, the book’s hero, it is, after all, my heroine’s journey, so this is a bit about her.
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| May Starling |
Her name’s May Starling and like all my characters when I’m writing about them, she feels real to me.
When and where is the story set?
It’s set in the present and begins in a vintage wooden boat leaving Portsmouth Harbour bound for sleepy seaside town, Little Spitmarsh, the location for my début novel, Turning the Tide
What should we know about May?
May’s had enough. She’s set fire to a couple of bridges and is running away to sea to escape the smouldering wreckage of her burnt-out career and one very demanding ex.
What is the main conflict? What messes up her life?
Well, for a start, there’s Bill, a strapping red-haired builder, trying to do his best for his ailing uncle. There’s the strange sea malady that not only has her barfing over the side of the boat but which is also giving her distinctly disturbing feelings about Bill. And when May arrives in Little Spitmarsh she quickly discovers her troubles have only just begun – and not just because the scrappy little woman who owns the boatyard is breathing fire at her - wherever she turns, it seems someone's ready to put her in her place.
What is May’s goal?
Oh, May just wants everyone to go away and leave her in peace… but life’s never that simple, is it?
What is the book’s title?
Follow A Star … Why? Well, the answer’s in the book!
Thank you, Laura, for inviting me to take part in this blog hop. I'm handing over to two more Choc Lit authors (they were nearest when I was twisting arms up backs finding volunteers):
and my fellow Mrs July (our books are out at the same time!)
And finally, my apologies for the lack of blogging during what's been a particularly busy time on the writing front. Thank you for visiting.
Comments
Liv x
May is a lovely main character and I was completely engrossed in her story - it's wonderful!
xx
Thank you for asking me, Laura - yes this has been a lovely one to take part in both reading and writing.
I'm sure either Mandy or Kate will be looking for a willing volunteer, Liz!
May may be a little bit like me at times, Kate, *says no more*. I'm so looking forwards to reading yours next week.
I'm looking forward to reading about them all again!
Jane - what can I say? Oh, I know, I can return the favour and give you a big sloppy kiss instead! Mwaaaaah!