"Who Am I," cries my MC!! June 24th

When I first saw this blogfest announcement on my amazing author-friend Kris Yankee's Adventures That Score site, I knew participation was a must for me. I'm somewhat indifferent to blogfests. If one catches my interest I'll join in; if not, I won't. The ones I really take advantage of are those that make me think as a writer, hone my craft, explore who I am and even better explore my characters.

That's why I am so excited for today's blogfest. I want to thank the host of said fest, Elizabeth Mueller. She's a peach and so talented!

Our job is basically to become one with our main character and answer three vital questions, delving into the essence of who he/she truly is. As a former theater/dance junkie, I just love this stuff!!

*Pause while downloading Main Character....bleep, bleep...bleep....*

Hi everyone!! I'm Anastasia Tate, but my friends call me Ana--which, by the way, I would advise. (I'm grinning. No worries.) The long name is too sophisticated for me, a girl who'd rather climb a tree or shoot hockey pucks at my best friend, Josh, than wear a gown to some gala where I get chased in the woods by entities unknown and end up in my lead counterpart's arms. (Hint, hint: Sheri makes me go to a gala. #stickstongueoutatcreator.)

What is my greatest fear? Love and abandonment. After my mom disappeared when I was six years old, I gradually learned that people are fallible and fickle, changing with the wind or a snippet of influence from others. Trusting them can be risky. Watching my dad slowly melt over these past ten years has only added to my fear and also to my confusion about relationships. You'd think with as young-looking as he still is he'd be out there, dating. Good gosh, most of the girls my age coo when they see him. #waygrosstobeachildofahotparent

What is my biggest accomplishment? Finally embracing my secret empathic ability to see auras and sense the emotions of others. Yeah, read that again: ...feel the emotions of others... That's a charmed ability to have in high school. The mishmash of emotions ramrodding just one teenager is bad enough. Picture a whole school of them.

But that part of my ability only started a year ago during my freshman year. As my luck would have it, I accidentally strolled into the guys' locker room while the senior football players where having a meeting. The crass and vile emotional sentiments coming from them would have probably knocked me over if I hadn't passed-out from my own embarrassment. #feltreallystupid


What is my biggest regret? I'd have to say, not listening to my gut or in my case--my sticky note: the place inside my head where I keep info or thoughts I'd rather avoid. Down deep, I knew my empathic ability was a gift not a curse because it's who I am. We all have certain gifts for a reason--or so my new friend Sara tells me. At first I wasn't buying that gibberish. But now, I'm starting to understand. I've always seen the world through others' glasses, too busy running from the real me. Accepting myself has given me the inner peace I longed for, not to mention a cool pair of Ana eyeglasses. #bewhoyouaremeanttobe

Now, how long that will last is up for grabs. Sheri's giving me another ride in a sequel to Marked Beauty. I might need a pair of binoculars for this journey. #thinkscreaterisoddbutloveheranyway


Make sure to hustle over to see the other MCs who are getting their due, today!! So, what's your MC's biggest regret??