I belong to three writer’s groups.  After experiencing various types of meetings with these fun, accomplished and eclectic people, I’ve come to the conclusion that I need look no further for unique and eccentric characters.

Character needed: Shaman; Eccentric Yet Wise Neighbor; Genius University Professor

Inspirational real person: Older man with long, slightly curly white hair worn in a ponytail, silver-rimmed eyeglasses, beige tunic topped with a necklace of shiny hematite beads and a medallion, all paired with...a long brown velour skirt and sandals.

I think.  Not sure about the sandals. I was a bit distracted.

Character needed: Strange Mystery Writer; Strange Really Smart Computer Geek; Weird But Nice Enough Store Clerk

Inspirational real person: Large 20-something male with wild snow white hair, pale skin, checkered button-up shirt, awkward social skills, and a speech pattern peppered with short bursts of short sentences inserted into conversations at odd times. And boat shoes.

I think.  Not sure about the shoes. I was kind of distracted.

Character needed: 50-something Female Massage Therapist; 50-something Female Former Surfboard Champion; Tell-it-like-it-is Marriage Counselor

Inspirational real person: Thin ultra-tan 50-something female with killer legs, wears mini-skirts as often as possible, short spikey blonde hair, forthright and outgoing personality, accomplished and driven, discusses sex with no qualms, and writes books with erotic themes.  Fun to talk to.

I think.  I was a bit distracted by males wearing long skirts and uttering short bursts of short sentences.

I’m just getting started.  There’s the proper 60-something British lady who never removes her huge bug-eye sunglasses, the enigmatic grandmother who will say nothing more about what she writes than the word “suspense”, and the tiny beautiful nurse/artist/model/hypnotherapist/writer that also happens to be a friend of mine.

If ever I decide to write fiction, I just need to go to one of my writer’s meetings for character inspiration – no writing discussion needed.

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