A Name by Any Other Name

When I start a new book, I don’t have the entire story worked out yet. The basis of it, yes, but not all of the details and scenes. 

As the story develops I usually realize there are some things I’m not happy with and it always involves the name of at least one of the characters. This has happened in every book I’ve written. 

My characters evolve as the story goes on. Let me give you an example.

My main character is handsome with dark hair, a devilish smile, and blue eyes you can get lost in. He’s smart, successful and has a body sculpted like a god. He’s fearless, women adore him, and he has broken more than one heart along the way. Not because he is uncaring but because he hasn’t met “the one” yet. 

I named him Elmer.

Elmer?? How’s that for a disconnect.

Character names are important. They have to fit the persona you are creating. Elmer obviously didn’t fit so I am changing his name to better fit the character I am creating. Does Chaz sound better? How about Eric or Dean or Mark? I’m still working on it. 

Suggestions from my readers are very welcome. Drop me some names for this hunky guy at dmorganauthor@gmail.com or in the Comments below.

Thanks and happy summer reading! 
Dee Morgan

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