A little about my Characters ... Ella Mae Walker
She's so fun!
I love all of my characters, but Ella Mae Walker is special to my heart. She’s so much fun to write because she has many complexities and contradictions.
She hails from Memphis, but landed in Walters Bluff when she and her husband, George, moved there for a job early in their marriage. She’s a fixture in her hometown—beloved by all.
She’s the best baker in Durham County. Hands down. And everyone knows it.
But there’s more to Ella Mae than just baking. She’s a leader and someone who brings people together. She cares deeply for her friends and wants everyone to feel welcome.
Despite those things, Ella Mae’s a bit insecure, which shows in her competitive nature. She doesn’t want to disappoint anyone, least of all herself.
When challenges arise, you can count on the woman with flour-dusted ebony skin and a sense of humor she doesn’t realize she possesses. She’ll be first in line to help.
I think we all know someone like Ella Mae Walker. Someone who makes us laugh, but wonders what’s so funny. Someone who wants to be strong and exudes that strength, and has a strong personality, but deep down is a bundle of nerves. God bless her ….
I love to bake, scones in particular, but I’m no Ella Mae. She is someone who inspires me. Even though she’s a fictional character, she imparts the confidence she strives to possess.
That’s what’s so magical about writing. You can create fun characters with qualities you admire … and be inspired by them!