Blood Tide - Character Bio: Martin Winchell
Greetings my fellow lovers of the macabre! I wanted to take the time today to let you know I have been busy behind the scenes crafting my next slasher novel. I am doing something completely different and will be offering this tale to you, my Exclusive Content subscribers, before the rest of the world. I promised you a while ago that I would make you my Beta readers and today is day one.
Now, I'm sorry to report that I do not have the first chapter complete. But novels are not always born out of thin air. We do a lot of work behind the scenes. More mental on my part but I have been utilizing a program called Plottr for the past couple of years to help organize my thoughts and I decided to bring you in on some of the things I build within it.
Not going to go too deeply into it but Plottr helps me keep track of the multiple books I am writing with fewer plot holes, mistakes in names, etc. It's built with an area to plot my outline, add locations, keep track of characters, add notes, what-have-you. And it's not trying to write my book either like some other programs. It's basically my stack of post-it notes and journal entries done virtually. :)
Anyway...back on track!
I had hoped to share with you the first chapter by now but I don't want to rush this. So I thought I would skip ahead and share some of the behind the scenes character bios. Mind you, these are not set in stone - meaning it's a shell. Once I start writing I will stray severely. That happens when the characters start talking and telling me how wrong I was. But this will be a good starting point.
Enjoy today's entry which is the first character we are introduced to (when I'm finished writing it), in my new novel - Blood Tide. For those that don't follow me on social media or have read subsequent posts by me, this book will be a slasher. And it will be bloody. And I hope it will be rightfully terrifying. For now...here's Martin.
I think it also goes without saying everything within is copywritten. But I will still need to bore you with the legal bit:
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Character Bio: Martin Winchell
Full Name: Martin Elliott Winchell
Age: 18
Appearance: Martin is a lean and wiry teenager with tousled chestnut hair that falls messily across his forehead. His hazel eyes carry a mixture of vulnerability and longing, often obscured behind a pair of wire-framed glasses. He tends to dress in simple, unassuming clothing—a worn hoodie and faded jeans—a reflection of his reserved nature.
Personality: Martin is characterized by his introverted nature and a profound sense of empathy. Despite enduring years of ridicule and bullying, he possesses a kind and gentle spirit, harboring no ill will towards those who have wronged him. He is deeply introspective, often lost in thought as he contemplates the mysteries of life and the complexities of human relationships.
Background: Born and raised in the quaint coastal town of Harbor Bay, Martin has spent the entirety of his life surrounded by the rhythmic ebb and flow of the ocean. His childhood was marked by a sense of isolation, his shy demeanor making him an easy target for the cruelty of his peers. Despite his hardships, Martin found solace in the beauty of nature, spending countless hours exploring the rugged coastline and immersing himself in the wonders of the sea.
Family: Martin comes from a modest family, his parents working tirelessly to make ends meet. His father, Robert Winchell, is a fisherman by trade, spending long hours at sea to provide for his family. Martin shares a close bond with his mother, Helen Winchell, whose unwavering support has been a source of comfort during his darkest moments.
Interests: Martin has always possessed a deep fascination with the natural world, particularly the marine life that thrives beneath the waves. He spends much of his free time combing the shoreline for treasures washed ashore by the tide and eagerly devours books on marine biology and oceanography. Despite his reserved nature, Martin harbors a secret passion for poetry, finding solace in the rhythmic cadence of words and the power of expression.
Goals: Beneath Martin's quiet exterior lies a burning desire for acceptance and belonging. Despite the pain of past rejections, he remains hopeful that one day he will find his place in the world, surrounded by those who appreciate him for who he truly is. Above all else, Martin longs to make a difference—to leave behind a legacy of kindness and compassion that transcends the boundaries of time and space.
[A note on the image used: It was generated by AI. I am not claiming rights to it nor am I ever going to use this for anything other than a visual representation and inspiration for this character. I generated it from a description I had and it's perfect. I am not going to get into the legal, moral &/or or ethical ramifications with AI. It's not going away. But it needs to be used responsibly. I have started using it for character references to save me hours scouring the internet for photographs of living people that look similar to my characters. It's a reference only. I do not support the sale or use of AI images for anything other than this very purposes. A stock photo.]
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