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Who would write a book and name the main character after themself?

posted 14 years ago by bottleofpop
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Can someone explain that to me, because I have no idea, and no notion of an idea either.

[–] danaenicole 14 years ago

i think alex rover the adventurer is who she wishes she was and that's why she writes the books. that way she can have all the adventures without leaving the safety of her home.

[–] greatdwarf 13 years ago

Gene Wesley Rodenberry
Ensign Wesley Crusher

George (Luc)as
Luke Skywalker

You're absolutely right. It's a completely foreign thing.
Makes no sense at all.

[–] [email protected] (48) 7 years ago

OP, authors name main characters in their stories after themselves.

You got a problem with that?

Good, then I guess Literature and Reading are not your things, so shut up and get a grip.