I am a fan of using images, photos, sketches, scenes from films, to inspire the characters in my stories. These are three of my favorite posts on Pinterest. Each has inspired a particular character in three different books. Two historical (I think you can guess which two), and the third is a recurring character in my urban fantasy series and the heroine in one of the books. I can’t wait for you to meet them:)…
You can feel their ambition in their eyes. Even the blonde’s indirect gaze is powerful.

Unknown model, but in my story, her name is Sarah Marie.

Originally internet labeled her Nina Mae McKinney, but now, we know better:).

Vaudeville entertainer (1920s)