Kat Gracey - Guest Post

I have been a fan of horror for years and I will share what I think makes a great female lead in a horror movie or book.

• A tough character who can handle a lot and keep a clear head
• Someone who makes sensible decisions and doesn't go down to the basement to investigate a strange noise - at least unarmed
• A character you can root for - not necessarily a nice character, but someone you can get behind 
• A character with some skill that can be used to help them defeat the bad guy - the more unusual the better
• Someone who takes charge and tries to solve the problem rather than running from it or whining.

What do you look for in a main character?
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