Some characteristics (and not always the good ones) of my own mother often get put into my stories. For that matter, some of my flaws (maybe some good things) are on full display as well...this is why I often have a hard time picturing what my female lead looks like -- because she is so much a part of me -- even if she's totally different -- if that makes any sense.

Thanks, Erika...I keep learning new things about these characters and the storyline -- having a hard time keeping up -- I try not to worry because everything always seems to come together eventually.

Lynn