Before I write any book (and particularly when starting a new series,) I fill out several pages of character notes for the main characters. It includes two pages of questions along with one for details about their friends and families.
One section involving personal appearance includes tattoos.
Tattoos, I feel, can tell you a lot about a person. For Osian and Dannel, they definitely tell a story about them. I didn’t see them as people who’d get random ones without there being a meaning behind them.
Even if the meaning might be silly to some people.
So, what are there tattoos?
First? Osian and Dannel have the same tattoo inked on their ankles. A jam-covered toast with a smiley face and a little heart. It’s the tattoo they’ve had the longest.
The rest of their tattoos are more personal to each of them. Osian has two gaming related tattoos—one for a PlayStation controller and the other from the game Assassin’s creed. Dannel’s main tattoo is one connected to being a firefighter.
They’ve both considered getting other tattoos but haven’t made the decision yet. I’m sure at some point they’d get one connected to musicals or true crime since that’s their joint passions.
As for me personally? I don’t have any tattoos. I’m absolutely terrified of needles. I’ve always wanted to get one but can’t see myself being able to get through the experience.
How about you? Do you have any tattoos?
You can find visual representations of the tattoos on my pinterest page: https://www.pinterest.com/dahliadonovan/the-london-podcast-cosy-mystery-mm-cozy-series/mc/
Author Dahlia Donovan 