"You cannot dream yourself into a character; You must hammer and forge yourself one."--Henry David ThoreauI've met so many people in my lifetime that serve as inspiration for characters. One of my most favorite places to meet people is on the basketball court where I met a Tiger and he had me by the tail many times. He not only knew how to play the game, he out smack talked all of us.  He's my favorite character in my recently released novel. Send me an email and let me know who your favorite