[jennyjuniper]

Originally Posted by Riley.

Can't detail what the book is about, obvs. But I'm about to start planning it, and in my mind she's always been called Kara however I've recently warmed to the name Carlson and now I can't decide. Now I'm so used to the name Kara however I'm starting to think that's a bit cliche? And Carlson is quite unique and more "human" if that makes sense. Would you rather read a book if the main character is called Carlson or Kara? FYI her first name appears in the books title so that's why it's kind of a bigger deal than usual.

I think I would prefer Kara? Is she British, American? I only ask because Carlson is a Scandinavian surname. So if your book is a success (fingers crossed) and it goes to an international market, then Carlson as a first name might not fit well with a Scandinavian reader. Good Luck.