Last week I gave you a description of the heroine in Abandoned Memories, the book I'm about to get started on writing, and asked for pictures that best depicted her character. I was so thrilled at your responses! Look at all the beautiful actresses you chose!!! This week, I'm going to ask you to vote for your favorite. Here are the rules
If you submitted one of these pictures, you may cast 2 votes. One for
the actress(es) you chose, and one more for your next favorite. If you
didn't submit any photos, please just vote once for the actress you feel
best portrays the description above of Angeline Moore.
I'll tabulate the votes and announce the winner next week! The winner receives a $20 Amazon Gift certificate!
Here's my description of Angeline Moore again:
Angeline Moore
Even though Angeline is only 20 years old, she's already lived a life
time of pain. Orphaned at 17, she went to live with an abusive uncle and
ended up back on the street doing whatever she could to survive. She
has auburn hair and violet eyes (eyes don't have to match). She stands
at just 5'4" and has a voluptuous figure that attracts men.
Because of what she's been through, she is insecure, untrusting,
volatile, fearful, and angry. However, she is also kind-hearted, stronger than she gives herself credit for, and persevering. And she loves cats! She bites her bottom lip when
she is nervous and carries around a pistol, determined that no one will
ever harm her again!
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| Christina Hendricks |
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| Amy Adams |
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| Blake Lively |
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| Bryce Howard |
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| Cassidy Freeman |
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| Jessica Chastain |
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| Danneel Harris |
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| Emma Stone |
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| Isla Fisher |
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| Jennifer Lawrence |
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| Karen Gillan |
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| Kate Mara |
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| Katie LeClerc |
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| Maurene O'Hara |
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| Miley |
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| Molly Burnett |
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| Molly Quinn |
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| Natalie Portman |
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| Rachel Mcadams |
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| Rebecca Mader |
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| Samantha Barks |
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| Scarlette Johanson |
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| Kate Winslet |
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| Unknown actress 1 |
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| Unknown Actress 2 |
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| Meghan Ory |
Fri Oct 19th,
ReplyDelete"Morning, MaryLu".
Well, this is just fun, once again.
So many pictures, but only one choice ! Wow, this was difficult to choose just one, with so many good possibilities.
However, seeing that I am "older" than everyone else on this blog-site, my selection is: Maureen O'Hara. Remembering her from "past, older movies" ... I think of the character she has always played ... that of being feisty (volatile), red-headed, a strong character, persevering, kind-hearted, and most certainly had a voluptuous figure. She was beautiful, and had a commanding presence about her. And truly, had the occasion risen -- I could totally picture her carrying around a pistol !
Yes, please enter me in the contest, MaryLu. And thank-you for this opportunity.
Have a great weekend, everyone !
Take care, and, God Bless,
In Him, Brenda Hurley
brennie7@hotmail.com
"Unknown Actress #3" is Gemma Arterton. :)
ReplyDeleteWow. Such beautiful ladies! However, I still go with my first pick of Maureen O'Hara, of course. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd my second pic... Hmmm... Maybe it's because of her expression, but I'd have to say Natalie Portman gets my second vote.
And thank you for letting us play along. :-)
My vote is for Debbie Ryan. I've never heard of her, but based upon the picture I think she's a good fit for Angeline.
ReplyDeleteHi, I looked at all of the faces, eyes in particular to see who would match your description of your heroine and I pick Jessica Chastain.
ReplyDeleteKate Winslet has the look of elegance and strength (not just in the shown picture). She can pull that kind of roll off well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of choices! I'm personally going to have to go with Isla Fisher, though...excited to see which one is the winner! ;)
ReplyDeleteI best make these two votes well thought out ones. Hmmmmmmmmmmm...
ReplyDeleteThe first one is MOLLY QUINN. Definitely. I can see her biting her lip when nervous, and though she is "insecure, untrusting, volatile, fearful, and angry," her beauty is only intensified by them.
My second choice would be KAREN GILLAN! She has a strength to her features and her eyes, but that could easily do a complete plummet into her insecurities and anger.
Thank you for letting us be a part of your stories this way, Mary Lu! Best of luck to everyone! :)
Well, this is hard. If I could picture all these (mostly) modern women in clothes of Angeline's time period it would be easier! I think my vote goes to Natalie Portman here though. :)
ReplyDeleteInterested to find out which is the winner! Thanks MaryLu!
How fun! I suggested some ladies, so I guess that means I get two votes?
ReplyDelete1. Unknown actress #1
2. Karen Gillian (never heard of her but she seems a great fit!)
My vote is for Molly Quinn. I loved going through all of the pictures. Finding the photo that totally depicts the heroine I'm writing about is one of my favorite things. :)
ReplyDeleteEmma Stone or Unknown actress #1
ReplyDeleteMolly Quinn
ReplyDeleteEmma Stone
ReplyDeleteI went back and forth for a long time trying to decide...but I'm gonna go with with actress #2. Her facial expression I think gives depth to everything she feels, has known, has survived in. It makes her beautiful. And she can totally pull off the nervous biting on the lips yet look strong without realizing it. Can't wait to see the results!
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Danneel Harris
ReplyDeleteUnknown Actress #2.
ReplyDeleteShe is exactly how I pictured her when I read the description!
I vote for Jessica Chastain. I think she has the 'look' you are after. I like Emma Stone, too, but Jessica is my first choice.
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to get over the last post......I will never think of Frank Sinatra in the same way again. LOL
Have a great weekend, Cap'n! *hugs*
Hmmm, looks like my last post didn't go through. I'll try again!
ReplyDelete1. Karen Gillan, who I submitted. I picked her because an image of her popped right into my mind when I read Angeline's character description. If you've ever seen Karen in Doctor Who, you know she could also act the role very well.
2. Jessica Chastain is my second choice. I think she has the look and the vulnerability and strength to pull it off.
Molly Quinn! Love her on Castle and she definitely could get angry along with her sweet vulnerable side
ReplyDeleteI vote for unknown actress 2--the look in her eyes says it all.
ReplyDeleteEmma Stone would be my second choice, though. :)
I think Kate Winslet! :)
ReplyDeleteUnknown Actress #2, she kind of has a angry look to her. With a fuller bottom lip, I can easily see her bitting her bottom lip as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Oh goody! My Isla Fisher pic made the cut! After looking through all these awesome photos of different actresses, I think they would all fit the personality of the character...but not the physical characeristics. Angeline is only 20, so she's still going to look young. However, she has endured so many hardships that would give her a more adult look than would otherwise be normal. Also, Angeline is described as "voluptuous," so the darling has a gorgeous figure.
ReplyDeleteBased on that criteria, my first pic still has to be Isla Fisher. I feel she best represents the criteria, IMO. But my second pick would be Molly Quinn. She still has that wide-eyed innocence, looks 20 instead of way too much older, and still looks like she could survive somewhat on the streets. She does look a little high school-ish for the character, perhaps, but it might be better to go a little younger than a little older when trying to best represent the character.
I vote for Unknown actress #2.
ReplyDeleteSamantha Barks.
ReplyDeleteMy vote is for Kate Winslet
ReplyDeleteI think Jennifer Lawrence fits the description.
ReplyDeleteI vote for Natalie Portman. Her hair is not quite auburn, but she is really pretty and I think she fits the description quite nicely.
ReplyDeleteMolly Quin
ReplyDeleteI think Emma Stone would be a good one.
ReplyDeleteSamantha Barks would be a great fit for that description!
ReplyDelete-Debbie
Unknown actress #2 all the way! That look on her face is...perfect!
ReplyDeleteI like unknown actress number two.
ReplyDeleteEmma Stone.
ReplyDeleteUnknown actress #2!
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Hanna
I like to vote on the people's looks for things like this. I don't think it is wise to vote on how they have acted in past movies. I think we should vote on the best picture, not whoever played a character that reminds us of Angeline. Because of this, I think that the unknown actress #2 fits the look of Angeline. That is just my opinion.
ReplyDeleteWow, MaryLu, so many great names to choose from!! Good job listing them on your blog; love the various shades of hair color they have, what a variety :)
ReplyDeleteMy number one vote is the one I submitted: Kate Mara
My other vote is for:
Bryce Howard,
she can pull off any character beautifully!
Thanks for allowing us to participate, that was fun!!
Oh, I'll say Rachel MacAdams for sure......great actress.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win a GC.
Jackie S.
jackie.smith[at]dishmail[dot]net
I say number 25 and 29
ReplyDeleteQuite the selection. I dare say, I pick UNKNOWN ACTRESS 2
ReplyDeleteGod bless with much love!
I was looking for the opposing qualities of anger and tenderness in the expressions of these actresses. Here are the two that seemed to fit that the best, in my opinion.
ReplyDelete1. Jennifer Lawrence
2. Unknown Actress #2
1. Bryce Dallas Howard (one I submitted)
ReplyDelete2. Jessica Chastain (she nails the hurt/angry vibe)
This is a lot of fun! Hmmm...I'd say that unkown actress #2 perfectly fits your description!
ReplyDeleteMan, there are too many to choose from! I picked at least five that I thought would do and started narrowing down again from there. Guess I will now jump off the cliff and say my vote goes to Unknown Actress #2. She seems to embody sadness and smoldering resentment. Some of the girls' pictures are too happy or too innocent looking. I think of Angeline as a girl who's been through some bad experiences and is therefore quite wary.
ReplyDeleteI would say Unknown Actress 2. See the look in her eyes? It speaks of her bitter past. And what beautiful red hair! I feel she fits the description of Angeline Moore almost perfectly. :)
ReplyDeleteI would have to say Unknown Actress 2
ReplyDeleteSo many great choices though! It took me a while to decide! :)
Kim
lonebanana(at)msn(dot)com
i would think Molly Quinn...
ReplyDeleteI vote Kate Winslet. I love her because she's beautiful and she's not a size 2. Not every woman is that small and when you say "voluptuous" I don't see a think surgery enhanced woman... I see someone like Kate (or Norma Jean).
ReplyDeleteI vote for the first picture- Christina Hendricks. She is who I pictured from the time you announced the heroine had red hair.
ReplyDeleteI think Samantha Barks...she looks as you describe your character to be...insecure, untrusting, volatile, fearful, angry, but strong under the exterior. Not to mention she is very beautiful and mysterious looking!
ReplyDeleteMy vote is for Amy Adams. Maybe it's because of the pose in the photo posted. I think she has "the look" of Angeline.
ReplyDeleteI FIGURED OUT WHO UNKNOWN ACTRESS #2 IS! Sorry, I have been searching and finally found her. Her name is Anna Lutoskin. She is a 22 year old model from Budapest, Hungary.
ReplyDeleteThat's a HUGE help, JMB!!! Thank you! How did you ever find her?
ReplyDeleteI was Googling how to find a source of a picture and came across a website called, www.tinyeye.com. You put in the URL of the picture and it pops up with a list of possible sources. It led me to a forum with her name.
ReplyDeleteI think Bryce Howard's fits Angelina Moores disscrpation best she looks depressed and like she could be carrying a gun
ReplyDeleteYour contest: I vote for Amy Adams.
ReplyDeleteThe contest to win a signed copy? I have read all your books and own all except 'The Restitution', which I borrowed from the libary and would love to have a signed copy!
I also love Laura's books and her recent hero, Silas Ballantyne, was such a good and true man.
Thanks for a chance in the giveaway and Love the Scavenger Hunt!
ReplyDeleteAll the women are beautiful so it's your pick!
Bryce Howard struck me first and that didn't change after 3 scroll throughs.
ReplyDeleteYork, PA is one of the sites of the scene.
ReplyDeleteI vote Molly Quinn!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the Scavenger Hunt!
Unknown actress #2
ReplyDeleteI dont know if Im to late, but this looks like fun. Hummm there are so many lovely choices to pick from for your next heroine. Ug I cant decide on just one, I like Unknown Actress 3, Scarlette Johanson, Isla Fisher, and Natalie Portman. They all got something that sounds like Angeline to me but Im sure you will make a good pick. :)
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