CASTING CALL!!I’m the worst when it comes to creating characters names. They all end up sounding the same, so I need some name for my bit players in my next book THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY, although for many of the characters I have in mind, you are unlikely to be the one getting away. I have a number of positions open, many of which are complete scumbags. So if you’re okay with that, please leave your name in the comments section of this post.
I can’t guarantee I’ll use your name, but if your name fits one of the characters in the book, I’ll use it. Also be aware that if I use your name you are not entitled to a royalty or any financial recompense and that you are giving up any and all image rights. Sorry for getting all heavy there but I have to for legal reasons.
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And lastly, John and Jane Smiths need not apply.
Amy Marbach
Ooh make me a scumbag 🙂
Amy is a boring name though- so you could always use my middle name: Katherine- it’s a little more airy 🙂
Joel Arnold
I’m in – although I realize my name isn’t all that exciting!
Eleanor Cawood Jones
Eleanor or Ellie is fine. Feel free to use Cawood as a last name, too. Jones is probably on your nuh-uh list.
Kim M. Hammond
I’m a lawyer by day so many would already consider me a scumbag 🙂
paula hisel
i’m game
hharra
Betsy, Moira, Myra, Ramona, Jeanette, Roxanne, Mazie, Irene, Sharon – no none of them are my name, but you can use them. Pretend you thought them up yourself.
Dinah
Dinah, I am in. Got a mean streak and being Bitchy is normal. Also love my name backwards Hanid. Thank ya Sir Simon.
Simon Wood
Thank you for volunteering. All your names will be considered. 😉
Rebecca
I don’t mind being a scumbag for once. My full name is Rebecca Alexandria Lugones.
M D Tolley
If you need a real scumbag, then I’m the man. My name is Mick Tolley (although some people do refer to me as Fat Mick
dwyercafe.com
I’m Sean Dwyer. The first Dwyer I ever saw in print was a friend of Thomas Jordache in Rich Man, Poor Man. I would like to see more of us in print!
Simon Wood
Thanks everyone who’ve tossed their names in. I will keep everyone informed as time goes by…
Kevin R. Tipple
Use me as you will, but wash your hands first.
Cindy-Lee
Oh HECK yes I want IN!!! 🙂
Simon Wood
“Lisa Lang” from Pineapplehead…
M D Tolley
Fat, bald and excessively flatulent. Who wouldn’t want me to be a victim in the book????
M D Tolley
I’d like to nominate Alan Pardew. He’d be perfect as a villain. Hes fearless, ruthless and certainly not afraid to take on anyone (referees assistants and opposition players especially). He always uses his head (particularly when errr trying to move someone out of the way!!!).
With the results he’s had so far this year he’d have the whole of Tyneside rooting for him. He’d be the one that everyone in the North East would want to get away…
Simon Wood
Alan Pardew always looks so respectable. 🙂
M D Tolley
What, even when he’s headbutting players????
I do agree though. He doesn’t really look like your typical football (not soccer) hooligan. He’d be perfect as a victim in the book.
Cy
Hmmm…I thought I volunteered, Simon, but I can’t find the comment I made. Cy is, of course, a name for both genders.
Rhonda Ray
Well my name is boring so I’m out. However, if you really want some interesting names, I have over 6,000 names in my family-tree and believe me, a lot scumbags.
Simon Wood
Rhonda: You could never be boring. 🙂
Simon Wood
Selections have been made for THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY. He’s who made it into the book as a character:
Joel Arnold
Bonnie Moebeck
Kristi L Thomas
Jeff Hall
Mick Tolley
Brad Ellis
Laurie Hernandez
Rick Sobona
Gregory Solis
Karen Haldane
Judy King
Tom Fisher
Seán Dwyer
Dinah Ortiz
Michaela Shannon-Sank
Thom Futrell
Craig Cook
Thanks to everyone who tossed their name in the hat.
M D Tolley
Can’t wait to read the book and find out exactly what happens to all of the selected victims…
Simon Wood
April isn’t far away…