This is Day 6 of my Character Reveal series for my next book—title TBA soon. I’ll post a new character and a one-question T/F Quiz each Wednesday until I run out of characters. Those who comment most AND answer the most questions correctly will receive a signed book (bookplate sent separately–50 copies up for grabs) and a chance at 1 of 2 $10.00 Gift Certificates. NOTE THIS CHANGE: I started announcing winners at the end of each week, but that became tedious, so I’ll announce future winners toward the end of the Reveal. The books and the GC’s will be sent out upon publication. Sorry, but I can only send signed books to U.S. However, I can send an eBook to international winners.
To enter, leave a comment and type the answer to the quiz at the end of your comment (A, B, or C) I’ve left links to previous posts if you’re joining me late, so you can work your way back if you want to see the other posts and comment. Here’s last week’s POST.
Meet Libby’s Dad
From her first days on the slopes, Libby’s dad has been there teaching, coaxing, encouraging. When she’s about to make the Olympic team, he’s still in her corner, making sure she has the support she needs to get her chance at the Gold. Then her life turns upside down, and even her dad can’t help her.
Mr. Brown is the kind of dad every kid deserves. He’s caring. He’s fair. He’s dependable. He’s always there. As I wrote him into the story, I took a lot of my own dad and put him into the character. My dad would laugh if he read this because he’d know Mr. Brown is the idealized version of him. This character is probably the “sweetest” one I’ve ever written. The other dads in my stories are definitely not sweet. Maybe this was my way of making up for not treating my other ones so kindly.
Quiz: There are some famous fathers in books. I’ve matched three to books, but only one match is correct. Which one?
A. Jack Torrance, About A Boy
B. Atticus Finch, Pride and Prejudice
C. Arthur Weasley, Harry Potter Series
J Lenni Dorner says
The Shining wasn’t a romantic comedy, though it was about a boy with supernatural power.
Jane Austen didn’t kill any mockingbirds.
Ron’s dad for the win! C.
Usually, when there’s a dad with an athletic daughter, the story gets an abuse tangent. (Station 19, Molly’s Game) Glad to see you’re going a different way.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Loved the way you ticked off the possible answers–Love someone with a good sense of humor. I can’t write about abusive dads–only flawed ones.
Sandra says
Going with A:)
Michael Di Gesu says
Nice to represent a GOOD father. IN my YA the father is pure evil… aswer is C… LOVE Arthur Weasley!
Alexa says
I love that you made him such a solid, dependable dad! I think we need more of those in YA fiction, haha. Obviously, sometimes the issues with the dad are a huge part of the characters’ growth and journey, and I LOVE those stories too. But I’m always excited to see parent characters who genuinely try their best as parents (and don’t die at the beginning, lol).
Answer is C!
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H A Melton-Butcher says
Hi Lee – C … and Sweet Fathers – a special father … definitely we all need these. Cheers Hilary
Sherry says
The answer is C.
Cheryl, how lucky for you to have a Dad like Mr. Brown.
Sheri Sudweeks says
C is the correct answer, but B made me laugh out loud. Your dad sounds a lot like mine.
Jacqui says
A? Now I’m curious.
Cheryl McKenzied says
Hurray! Love a person that’s curious.
Liz A. says
He sounds like a wonderful dad. C’s the correct one. (Atticus Finch gave me a laugh. I think he would have gone crazy with the Bennet sisters.)
Cheryl McKenzied says
You’re right about that, Liz!
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
It’s not A – that’s the dad from The Shining!
Cheryl McKenzied says
I knew you’d know that wrong answer!
Natalie Aguirre says
Definitely C. Great meeting Libby’s dad. He sounds like the kind of dad that all kids would like.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for sticking with this game, Natalie. You’re a trooper.
Mike Boyd says
Quiz answer: C
“Mr. Brown is the kind of dad every kid deserves.” I love that description.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Wouldn’t it be a lovely world if we all had this kind of dad?
Mike Boyd says
It would indeed.