12/02/2005: "OOOPS!"

For the second time, I've apparently managed to name a character (and have the book come out in print) only to find out there's a real person out there who shares the same name. confused And what's freaky is that in both instances, they're fairly unusual names.

So...let me take a minute to say that I never name anyone in my novels after anyone in real life. Well, except for the stripper in my January Blaze, but, hey, my friend wanted the stripper named after her (you figure that one out). razz

Anyway, if your name shows up in my book as a character, I swear it's merely cosmic coincidence. Unfortunately, no, the publisher can't go in and replace your name with another one. That's a bit tricky once they've printed tens of thousands of copies. wink

Replies: 4 Comments

on Friday, December 2nd, Barbara said

I think people should feel great that their name has been used in one of your novels.

Jen,
You write strong heroes. Have you ever thought about writing a royal story?

on Friday, December 2nd, Jen said

Thanks, Barbara. I wouldn't think it would be so bad to be one of my characters. confused Although a friend named a character, a high rent call girl, Savannah LaBrecque. She asked me if I cared, and I didn't, but it was still startling when I read it in the book.

I appreciate your comment that I write strong heroes. I try. big grin However, I never really thought about writing a royal story.

on Sunday, December 4th, Barbara said

Jen,think about it a strong sheikh or a playboy prince.You could write a really hot royal story. cool eh?
This just a suggestion, I respect your preferences.
Have a good day.

on Sunday, December 4th, Jen said

Hmmm. I'll have to think about it, Barbara.

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