The cast of characters, Part One.

I recently blogged about how I've worked on my fantasy series off and on for over a decade. The characters have been hanging out in my head for so long I think I've got a good grasp on them.  It's odd then that I've never collected photos of actors I think they'd resemble.

I decided it was time that I did that.  And I might as well share.

I'm always a little nervous to post anything about work I'd like to publish, but after skimming other writers' blogs it looks like I'm safe to introduce characters.  You'll never catch me posting chapters though, or even a paragraph.

I'm splitting this parade of characters into two parts.  Part One will include those that we meet in the Ordinary World (Refer to The Hero's Journey.) and Part Two will include those we meet in the Special World.

Keep in mind that I picked actors based on look and vibe, not so much on the kind of actor they are or any roles they've played.

That said, here are the characters in the first book of my middle grade fantasy series, starting with the main trio and then going in order of appearance:

Kate Greenley, 14.  Serious and responsible beyond her years, has a hard time relating to her peers.  Startling information about her father's disappearance forces Kate to act rashly.

Justin Greenley, 10.  Thoughtful and trusting.  It's clear that Justin is not as innocent as he seems when Kate discovers he knows more about their father's disappearance then he's let on.

Oliver Gregory-Greer, 14.  Kate's best friend.  Charming, a prankster.  Convinces Kate to let him tag along on the mission to find her father.

Roger Greenley.  Kate and Justin's father.  Absent-minded, depends on Kate to help run the household.  A visit from a mysterious stranger leads to Roger's disappearance.

Grace Greenley.  Roger's older sister.  Means well, but smothering and emotional.  Aunt Grace arrives from out of town to look after Kate and Justin when their father disappears.

Stay tuned for Part Two.