Sunday, June 7, 2015
The Forty Story world is a vast one. Through the first seven chapters, the book has introduced more than 75 characters – or at least mentions of potential characters. How many survive the editing phase remains to be seen. For our own purposes and those reading the book’s first draft, here’s the list. A character appearing in multiple chapters is indexed in only the initial chapter in which he/she is mentioned. Roll the credits…
Chapter 1
(E.) Allmeyer, the old man
Jimmy (Becker), Allmeyer’s next door neighbor
Crimson (Becker), Jimmy’s dog Miss Roxie, Allmeyer’s dog
Jenny (Becker), Jimmy’s wife
Driver of the red hatchback, relationship unknown
TL, Allmeyer’s work/travel buddy
Caller on black phone, relationship unknown
Clarence, listed on business card that Allmeyer studies
Chapter 2
Wally Allmeyer Howe (aka Young Wallace), Allmeyer’s nephew
Claire (Ann Elam), Wally’s wife
Morgan, Wally and Claire (Elam) Howe’s daughter
Monica, Claire’s best friend
Steve, Monica’s husband
Johnny Adams, Steve’s childhood friend
Lisa McKee, Steve’s childhood friend
Bart, Steve’s childhood friend
Moo Moo lady, Steve’s client
Rielle, Monica’s college friend
Sharon, Monica’s college friend
Wendy, Monica’s college friend
Angela, Monica’s college friend
Chapter 3
Jimmy’s Boss, self explanatory
Tartleston, presumed last name, Jimmy’s colleague
Joshua Ferder, Jimmy’s colleague
Intern Gary, intern at Jimmy’s work
Ms. Derringer, previous owner of Jimmy’s house
Matherson, previous owner of Jimmy’s house before Ms. Derringer
Marnetto kid, assumed last name, playmate of Wally
Teenager, name unknown, Wally’s step brother
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Elam, parents of Claire, in-laws of Wally
Allmeyer’s Sister (Barbara Howe), also Wally’s mother
Epworth Howe, Wally’s father, Teenager’s stepfather
Whitney Alders, Jimmy’s neighbor
Female social worker, name unknown, Wally’s childhood social worker
Chapter 4
Celeste, mother, Girl Scout mom, possibly suicidal, future owner of Allmeyer’s home
Courtney, Celeste’s old college friend
Jenna, Celeste’s daughter
Laura, Girl Scout mom
Hannah, Laura’s daughter
Avery’s mom, Girl Scout mom
Doug, Celeste’s one night stand
Derrick, Celeste’s sorta boyfriend
Levi, Derrick’s housemate
Sam, guy Celeste slept with
Spanish speaking cookie buyer, encountered by Celeste and Girl Scout troop
Chapter 5
Misty Campbell, Minneapolis DJ
Johnny Tombaugh, legendary radio personality
Emcee of NRBA gala, name unknown
Jerry Singlestein, CEO of Talkshow Broadcasting Corp.
Duane Williams (aka Ouija), founding host of Unheard Of
Producer Mackenzie, producer of Unheard Of
Wacky Bill Wackey, sound engineer of Unheard Of
Harold the Entitled Intern, intern of Unheard Of
Bev the Promo Queen, promotions director of Unheard Of
Johnny, emcee’s assistant at NRBA gala
Ms. Pauline Briar, Executive Director, Institute on Balanced Conversation
Andrea, KWOW-AM caller
Delvin, KWOW-AM caller
Lester, KWOW-AM caller
Shinna, KWOW-AM caller
Alice, KWOW-AM caller and Allmeyer’s neighbor
Alfred, Alice’s dead husband
Jay, KWOW-AM caller
Booker, relationship unknown, mentioned by Celeste
Chapter 6
Laura, Girl Scout mom
Melody, Laura’s daughter
Simon, Celeste’s husband
Nana Jane, Simon’s mom and grandmother to Jenna
Chapter 7
Allmeyer’s mother, self explanatory
Allmeyer’s father, self explanatory
Allmeyer’s lawyer, self explanatory
Anthony, Allmeyer’s cousin
Paster Davis, relationship unknown
Marles, relationship unknown
Cousin Cindy, Allmeyer’s cousin (assumed)
Cynthia, Administrative Assistant at Allmeyer’s employer
Mr. Shanahan, Allmeyer’s superior
Molly Flemkin, HR at Allmeyer’s employer