female, 30s, attractive, mid-western blonde, strong, middle-class working mom, former high school prom queen, slightly weathered and just past her prime.

A confident, restless and vivacious woman, filled with personality. A spontaneous self-starter who is blunt in her words and actions. At times, self-centered and quick to anger, like a firecracker with a short fuse. She is easily frustrated with routine.

Mid 30’s. homicide detective, jaded, seen things no human should see

STORY: A heartless children’s book writer struggles to bring heart to his story of the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz when he loses himself in his story and consumes the heart of his successful writer/brother so that he can feel and bring heart to himself and his story, but when he feels all he feels is guilt and so he no longer wants to feel.

Susan - 30 to 35, attractive, warm, sensual, comic, heartfelt

Female, 25-30. Caring, honest person, who is in love. She cares more for everyone around her and less for herself. Looks the other way to keep everyone happy.