Monday, February 18, 2013

Casting Your Novel (And how did I NOT know about David Gandy?)

The other day I was weaving through Macy’s - trying to reach the exit while avoiding the perfume sample assassins - when I ran straight into the most gorgeous man. Brown hair, blue eyes, white Speedo (did I mention he was a life size cut-out?) With the exception of his clothing, he was the epitome of the leading man in my WIP (work in progress).

We’ve all done it. Cracked open a book and before long we’ve cast the main characters. Whether a famous actor, a model or just a kid we knew in high school, by the end of the novel more than a few characters have taken on familiar faces. It’s no different for writers.  While it’s true authors use words to describe the characters they envision, when asked, most will admit they’ve already cast the motion picture version of their novel.

Never mind my next book isn’t finished, let alone sold. If Hollywood wants to make a movie out of my new novel, they can look no further. I’ve found the man! His name is David Gandy and according to one of my friends, I’ve been living under a rock not to know this “sexy beast”. So  without further ado, meet the leading man of my dreams...


UPDATE: I am thrilled to announce that the Chasing Fire Series will be released in April, July & October 2015 by Penguin Books. 







So tell me fellow writers, who is the “dream cast” of your novel?
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11 comments:

  1. I fully approve of your choice. What's the new WIP about?!

    Well, you know I'm an Alex Pettyfer fan. However, he's going to start having children because he'll be too old by the time I get published.

    Great post!

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  2. Ahhh...the gorgeous Mr. Gandy. He's not only the inspiration for many writers (and readers), he is an amazing model and a witty writer with wonderful personal style. Your readers might want to follow David's official page for the latest photos, links to his blogs and updates: www.facebook.com/OfficialDavidGandy

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    1. Thanks for dropping by the blog, Laura! (@DavidGandyAsst) I'm sure my readers will agree @DGandyOfficial is an amazing model and now we learn he is a writer as well? Look forward to checking out his work and please tell him he has a standing invitation to guest blog anytime he wants. Now about casting him in my novel...

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    2. For the novel I'm currently working on, my hero is based on Jason David Frank (Tommy from Power Rangers [don't judge me, he's gorgeous']) and my heroine is based on Andrea Gabriel from Lost.

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    3. Hi Laura, just wanted to let you know about an exciting new development on this post you commented on nearly two years ago...The Chasing Fire Series will be released by Penguin Books in April/July/Oct 2015! Many thanks to David for the continued inspiration!! :)

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  3. Love this! So glad to hear you're writing. I'm going with Michael Fassbender for mine. Ahem!

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  4. Whoa. That is one beautiful man. I always cast my characters while I'm writing...ltheyre so real to me, I need a face to look at to go with them!

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  5. Not a bad visual for what I'm sure will be a great story.
    I cannot shake Channing Tatum as one of my MCs. Even tried to describe him differently, nope he was still there. Had to give in and go back to original description and surrender to Channing.

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  6. AMW - luv your blog and sharing your insight as a successful writer. I would luv to read one of your books. Who is your publisher?

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  7. Well, if I was a writer... Ian would be my man for EVERYTHING....

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