The Irony of Fictional Characters
Have you experienced the same irony of characters that I have? When you want one, or at least want the one you’ve got to be…well, more than they are…it seems characters can be hard to find. On the other hand, if you’re writing hard or working on another project or even just trying to sleep, your mind fills with crowds of characters.
Perhaps this is similar to the old Irish fairy stories in which you can see the fey in your peripheral vision, but if you look at them straight on, they can prevent being seen. I look hard at one project, and characters crowd into my side vision.
Problem is, I usually forget all about this truth when I am lonely and looking for a character. If I would just look hard at an art project or even the dishes, they’ll crowd my shoulders soon enough.
