I use Alex as the name of my main girl because I always wanted that to be my name. my books almost always come to mind while reading other stories and if not then I will have a part of the book that can relate to a real life story. My new book the Cruise that changed her life is based on a real life Cruise that a friend of mine went on. This did not happen to her personaly but I wish something like this happens to me. If you have any storys from your life you want me to put in my books i welcome you to put it in my wall.