For Astrid Maxxim, like any of my books, I have copious piles of notes.  I thought I would share some of them with you.  These are the character notes I wrote before I ever started the first book.  There were a few changes as I wrote, but they’re mostly the same.

Astrid Maxxim (11-4-97)

Girl Inventor

Mom, Kate Maxxim, CEO of Maxxim Industries

Dad, Roger Maxxim, Inventor (Mad Scientist)

 

Toby Bundersmith

Boy Astrid Likes

Dad, Martin Bundersmith, Widower, Engineer at Maxxim

 

Denise Brown

Astrid’s Best Friend

Dad, Dennis Brown, Head model maker at Maxxim

Dad, Jeffrey Richards, Coffee shop owner.

Brother Dennis

 

Valerie Diaz

Astrid’s Other Best Friend

Dad, Sergio Diaz, Head of Security at Maxxim

Mom, Sofia Diaz, Housewife

 

Robot Valerie

Girl Robot with Valerie’s memories.

 

Christopher Harris

Toby’s Best Friend

Dad, Carl Harris, Engineer at Maxxim

Mom, Winnie Harris, Chemist at Maxxim

 

Austin Tretower

The New Kid

Lives with Grandmother, Pearl Tretower (retired)

 

Gloria Maxxim

Astrid’s Cousin (Parents: Carl and Loren Maxxim)

Think’s Astrid is a nerd.