Character Questionnaire

You can now dedicate your personalized novel to the lucky recipient, as well as select from a variety of special messages! Type in the recipient's name exactly as you wish it to appear (40 characters or fewer), then the name of the gift giver (usually your own name). Finally, choose your dedication message from the drop-down box. (The default message is "Much Love." Don't want any? Choose "No Message.")

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We personalize our paperback front covers and the first pages of our hard covers, and they look absolutely stunning! Just think of your personalized novel on the bookshelf or coffee table with your heroine and/or hero's name highlighted in big bold letters. Additionally, if you choose to have a photo added to the back cover for paperbacks and hardcover editions, the names selected will also be included on the back cover. With eBook editions the names will appear under the photo displayed on the second page of the book.

Note: all names will be taken from the top sections of the Character Questionnaire.

The "main" character begins the story just as school gets out for the summer when he or she receives the gift of a phone under the condition of taking at least one picture every day to record summer vacation. On the very first day our main character witnesses the theft of a bicycle and with the help of a good friend sets out to figure out who both the thief and the victim are. Added to the adventure is a missing pet to find and a friendly prankster the two would like to uncover. In solving the three mysteries, the characters learn not only that things are not always what they seem, but also the values of friendship, tenacity, and attention to detail.

When entering the main character's name, include the most commonly used version, for example, Mike for Michael or Nan for Nancy. Feel free to use a nickname.

Descriptions of hair color, length and type as well as eye color are included within the text of the book - so select the basic description that best suits the person you have picked to be the main character. If you are not sure of a feature, don't worry... pick one - it's a fantasy.

The Shutterbug Detective's special friend is a crucial confidant and sounding board, serving as a fun and faithful sidekick who doesn't always agree, but always supports his or her pal. The trust and connection between the two makes a big difference as they work to unravel the three mysteries of a theft, the missing pet and a stealthy jokester. Along the way they demonstrate the values of honesty, effort and caring about others.

Suggestions for the 'friend' character would be a close friend or neighbor, a brother or sister, a cousin, classmate, or even a TV character! If you can't think of a name for the 'friend' character in the book (or there are too many to select from) relax - choose a favorite cartoon, movie or television character or make one up.

Choose the commonly used first name for the person you have selected. For instance - use Bob instead of Robert if he is usually called 'Bob'.

The adult's support and encouragement helps our main characters believe in their ability to win but all the while directing them to follow their hearts and do the correct "thing", even when few others believe in them.

The adult character plays a relatively minor role compared to our main characters.

This character could be a relative of the 'Main Character' such as Mom, Dad, Grandparents, Aunt, Uncle or an adult friend. You can also include combinations of names such as 'Uncle Tim' or 'Granny Sue'.

If the book is being given as a gift by an adult, the 'adult character' is an ideal place to put the gift-giver's name.

If you can't think of an 'adult' or don't wish to put your name in the book, think about selecting a cartoon, movie or television character.