Today is the “D” Day in the A to Z Challenge – 2016.
Creating characters is my favorite thing to do when I write
a book. A lot of thought goes into their name, physical characteristics, and
situations which with they are placed. In the course of writing my novels I’ve
had the opportunity to create over 300 characters. The nice thing about that is
that my characters reappear in my stories. They must be unique and memorable to
keep the pages turning.
Dementia is a term that describes the decline in mental ability
so much so that it affects daily life. The memory loss can reduce a person’s
ability to perform everyday activities. Short term memory loss can affect a
person’s ability to pay bills, remember appointments, focus, and reason.
Technically the brain cells become damaged and the disease prohibits those
cells from communicating with each other. Treatments vary depending on how
quickly the disease is treated.
In Pabby’s Score one of the regulars in the pro shop brings
his elderly father into the clubhouse to meet the guys. The character suffering
from the disease quickly obtained a nickname – Uncle Woo – because he reminded
one of the war veterans of a guy that he knew when stationed overseas. His
antics and recollections force grins. The outlandish behavior is not only sad,
but comical.
As the plot develops Uncle Woo winds up playing a pivotal
role in the story.
James Ross has penned several novels from the Prairie Winds Golf
Course setting. The stories are character-based, cross many genres, and have
become Kindle favorites. Visit his website for detailed information, reader comments, and
contact links.
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