Her characters have given rise to a flurry of speculation about who might be their real-life models.

Tan's process was one that used real-life models to create a storyboard.

No matter that the real-life models made such a reconciliation; the movie never does.

Lovecraft actually created Kingsport before he saw its real-life model.

There is even a "historical note" in which the author discusses her real-life models.

The real-life models are starting to stack up.

Even so, the real-life model for Hank was unhappy that the film was made.

Johnson's head was making a visit to the mayor's office so that the last touches could be checked against the real-life model.

Everyone, after reading Tess, has to wonder if there was a real-life model for its fascinating heroine.

There has already been some debate about possible real-life models for Wonka.