First of all I mean no hate to people who use already established characters in their books. I have enjoyed books like that, but am struggling with doing it myself.
I am writing a MG book in which the characters, ever once in a while, interact with the legends of holidays (Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Cupid, Saint Patrick, Etc.) I even made up a few, like "Jacalynn" the Spirit of Halloween and "Jones the Turkey" for Thanksgiving
I really like the idea, but I fee l like I'm stealing these characters from the original creators (but who knows who created Santa Claus anyway?)
In the world of my WIP, all of these legends have retired and are living in a nursing home in the North Pole, so they aren't doing their intended roles. For example, the Easter Bunny no longer delivers eggs and Cupid no longer makes people fall in love. That would be the job of the MC and his mom. These legends also go by different names, too. Saint Patrick is now "Pat" and Santa is now "Nick".
Is feeling this way silly? I know there are MG books with Santa in them, but I just feel weird doing it. Does anyone have any reassuring words to help me overcome this feeling?
I am writing a MG book in which the characters, ever once in a while, interact with the legends of holidays (Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Cupid, Saint Patrick, Etc.) I even made up a few, like "Jacalynn" the Spirit of Halloween and "Jones the Turkey" for Thanksgiving
I really like the idea, but I fee l like I'm stealing these characters from the original creators (but who knows who created Santa Claus anyway?)
In the world of my WIP, all of these legends have retired and are living in a nursing home in the North Pole, so they aren't doing their intended roles. For example, the Easter Bunny no longer delivers eggs and Cupid no longer makes people fall in love. That would be the job of the MC and his mom. These legends also go by different names, too. Saint Patrick is now "Pat" and Santa is now "Nick".
Is feeling this way silly? I know there are MG books with Santa in them, but I just feel weird doing it. Does anyone have any reassuring words to help me overcome this feeling?