The end of a character

Last time I blogged about character development. I wondered how the children I know now would grow as they become adults. When you’re young you have so many choices before you. You can be anything you want to be and nothing can stop you but your own mind.

As a writer we dream a past and future for our characters. We grow to love them, even the evil ones, and plot out their lives. We hold the power to make their lives wonderful or miserable. Long or short.

I joked this morning to a critique partner who was after feedback that when in doubt she could consider killing  a character. That death could have caused huge conflicts between the hero and heroine, guilt and relief. It might make the story better and the happily ever after sweeter. It is not a joke I will ever make again.

There is no happily ever after today. Not when a boy was sixteen, had his whole life ahead of him but by a foolish choice deprived himself of a happily ever after. Youth, speed and trees end a life.

RIP Ryan.

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7 thoughts on “The end of a character”

  1. This is very sad, Heather. Kids that age don’t realize speeding is dangerous. My thoughts are with is poor family.

    ~Phyllis~

  2. Heather,

    I’m very sorry for the loss of a promising future and how Ryan’s death impacts not only his family but yours and his community. May you all find peace in the days to come.

  3. Heather,

    I’m so sorry to hear about this young boys loss. It makes me think of the years ahead with my own children. My prayers are with you.

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