Terry Odell

Where do characters come from? This author advertises for hers. Wouldn't it be great to eavesdrop on their interviews?Chance Encounters is a peek behind the curtain, a tongue-in-cheek collection of twenty vignettes chronicling the author's job interviews with characters aiming for a spot in her next book. They've all got their own lives, and their own reasons for wanting-or needing-the job. In fiction, "Only Trouble is Interesting, " and some characters aren't thrilled with the trouble they'll be walking into.
They offer their own opinions. Make suggestions. Does the author listen?Spanning the Pine Hills Police, Blackthorne, Inc., Triple-D Ranch and Mapleton Mystery series, these light-hearted peeks behind the scenes let you look at where characters really come from.