The Stand-Up Protagonist: Imbuing Characters with Comic Timing

Let's face it: boring characters are a story killer. What if you could transform your protagonist into a laugh-out-loud legend? We're not just talking about adding jokes; we're talking about fundamental character development that harnesses the power of humor, making your main character more engaging and universally loved. Join my next guest, author Liz Shipton, while we analyze Shaun of the Dead, Pirates of the Caribbean, & The Kingsman.

Liz Shipton

LizShipton.com

@lizshiptonauthor

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VIDEO CHAPTERS

00:00 - 00:37 Intro

0:37 - 03:31 Meet Liz Shipton

03:31 - 8:11 Kingsman

8:11 - 14:36 Shaun of The Dead

14:36 - 17:53 Pirates of the Caribbean

17:53 - 22:39 Final Thoughts & Outro

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Blood Herring

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Credits

Voice of Gabe: Dallin Bradford

Voice of Lily: Kennedy Bradford

Illustrations and Video: Nicole York @NicoleCreates

Video Editing by EH Drake

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Book Blurb

A snarky vampire. A burned-out cop. A city gripped by a chilling wave of murders and a mysterious drug. What could possibly go wrong?

Gabe’s a detective whose career is circling the drain. Vampires took everything from him, but he's never been able to bring them to justice. Lily’s a centuries-old vampire with trust issues and a sharp tongue. When a string of supernatural murders pulls them together, they form the most reluctant crime-fighting duo since… well, ever.

They don't like each other. They don't trust each other. But to survive, they must unravel a mystery darker than either could imagine — or become its next victims.



Filled with sharp wit, tense banter, and creeping dread, the Blood Herring Trilogy drags you deep into a world where the rules aren’t just broken—they’re rewritten by the night.

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