Reading has always been one of my favorite ways to relax. Jumping into a story transports me to times past or to exotic, far-flung locales. But the best stories make me fall in love with the characters. They become dear friends, people who I want to know better. So I began thinking about the characters I love the most and wondering what it would be like to have them over for dinner.
The question is whom do I invite?
It’s a tough decision. There have been so many characters who have had an impact on my life and my writing. But in the interest of deep conversation and good old-fashioned fun, I’m limiting my guest list to the seven literary women I’d most love to meet (other than my own).
1. Miss Elizabeth Bennet – I doubt this will surprise anyone who knows me. My Lizzie was named for her, after all. Elizabeth is bright, witty, and she speaks her mind, so she will keep the conversation flowing.
2. Hermione Granger – I adore all things Harry Potter and I’ve always related to everyone’s favorite know-it-all, Hermione. I’d love to get the inside scoop on life at Hogwarts with Harry and Ron. And who wouldn’t love to experience a little magic?
3. Bridget Jones – Bridget was another character that helped inspire my Lizzie. She’s always a bit of a mess, but Bridget knows how to have fun. She can bring the blue soup.
4. Margaret Mary O’Neill – Maggie is the heroine of a series by Madelyn Alt. She’s quirky, fun, and a fledgling witch. Also, because this series hasn’t been finished, I’d love to pump her for the ending. (I highly recommend the series, even though it’s left me hanging.)
5. Miss Emma Woodhouse – Emma loves to meddle so she would be a fun addition to any party.
6. Nora Gavin – Nora is an American pathologist in a mystery series by Erin Hart. She’s incredibly smart and complicated, and while her career path may not make for the most appropriate dinner conversation, it would be fascinating.
7. Professor Minerva McGonagall – I had to include my favorite professor! McGonagall is tough and stern, but she cares deeply for her students and her school, and she can kick major butt. Perhaps she’ll bring her biscuits.
And now I’m wondering about the men …
Now that would be a fun party, so stay tuned!
The question is whom do I invite?
It’s a tough decision. There have been so many characters who have had an impact on my life and my writing. But in the interest of deep conversation and good old-fashioned fun, I’m limiting my guest list to the seven literary women I’d most love to meet (other than my own).
1. Miss Elizabeth Bennet – I doubt this will surprise anyone who knows me. My Lizzie was named for her, after all. Elizabeth is bright, witty, and she speaks her mind, so she will keep the conversation flowing.
2. Hermione Granger – I adore all things Harry Potter and I’ve always related to everyone’s favorite know-it-all, Hermione. I’d love to get the inside scoop on life at Hogwarts with Harry and Ron. And who wouldn’t love to experience a little magic?
3. Bridget Jones – Bridget was another character that helped inspire my Lizzie. She’s always a bit of a mess, but Bridget knows how to have fun. She can bring the blue soup.
4. Margaret Mary O’Neill – Maggie is the heroine of a series by Madelyn Alt. She’s quirky, fun, and a fledgling witch. Also, because this series hasn’t been finished, I’d love to pump her for the ending. (I highly recommend the series, even though it’s left me hanging.)
5. Miss Emma Woodhouse – Emma loves to meddle so she would be a fun addition to any party.
6. Nora Gavin – Nora is an American pathologist in a mystery series by Erin Hart. She’s incredibly smart and complicated, and while her career path may not make for the most appropriate dinner conversation, it would be fascinating.
7. Professor Minerva McGonagall – I had to include my favorite professor! McGonagall is tough and stern, but she cares deeply for her students and her school, and she can kick major butt. Perhaps she’ll bring her biscuits.
And now I’m wondering about the men …
Now that would be a fun party, so stay tuned!
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