Oscar Wilde said, “Life imitates art, more than art imitates life“. I wish it did so we could all get our happy ever after.
You may have read an earlier blog about my latest work-in-progress House for all Seasons.
I’ve based one of my four female characters – a breast cancer survivor – on a wonderful woman called Pam Leicester. (Pam and I once made a pretty good team, winning a national road safety award for our NRMA Young Driver Education program.)
I worked with Pam through her initial diagnosis, through surgery, then Chemo. She was inspirational. In my novel, my character’s courage and determination to get through her ‘bucket list’ comes from my memories of Pam.
Sadly, I heard Pam (she’s the shorty in the pic) lost her almost ten-year battle last week. It was the day before her 45th birthday.
As a writer, through Sara’s character, I can at least give Pam the happy ever after she deserved.
Always remembered.
Jenn, what a lovely memorial to a friend.
Jenn,
Sorry to hear about your friend passing away. I'm sure she would be thrilled to know you based one of your characters on her, and very fitting to change the character's name.
(Hugs)
Sandie
Jenn,
This is so sad. The re-naming is a wonderful idea.
Shayne
I'm so sorry to hear that your friend passed away. And it is lovely of you to rename the character in her memory.
I love the idea of the name change, Jenn. What a special thing to do for a beautiful friend.
Thank you for dropping by. Your comments about my idea included words like: wonderful, lovely, beautiful, special. That's so appropriate becasue – yes, Pam was all those things.
How very sad, Jenn. And I'm sure she'd adore your lovely gesture.