A major source of inspiration did come from a few of my more recent experiences in political activism, where I observed some of the disturbing effects that can come from trauma when it is not processed in a healthy way. I saw some people openly funneling their rage and trauma into their own radicalization, and I saw how that distorted their view of the world, and of their role as activists.
Brianna da Silva – 7 October 2021
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I’ve always loved books with humor and books that reassured children that they should believe in themselves. Those two elements coalesced as I thought of the story.
Toby Deutchman – 3 October 2021
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I discovered how absorbing research is for me, and how much it informed my work. I also discovered that all I needed to say was, “I’m writing a novel…” and people were more than ready to share their knowledge and experiences; all I did was show interest in their lives and they were more than happy to sit down for a long chat.
Catherine Gentile – 29 September 2021
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Elizabeth Gilbert talks about book ideas like they’re these spirits of muses that come to writers, insisting to be born. I like that idea. I also think stories reflect paths our collective unconscious has taken. Sure, it’s all fiction, but in a way, it’s also all true. We find ourselves in characters, in their struggles, in their lessons. I wouldn’t claim all that magic stems from my imagination alone.
Lea Falls – 25 September 2021
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I wanted to write an accurate, interesting fraud story that portrayed both halves of the story. That morphed into the revenge story as the victim became more and more prominent.
Sean Campbell – 21 September 2021
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I like to write about misfits, people living on the margin – quirky characters with interesting back stories.
Emily Gallo – 13 September 2021
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If you have the story that is eating away at you, put those words on paper. You’ll never regret doing it.
Trey Everett – 13 September 2021
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The story of Arminius, in my opinion, is similar to the movie Braveheart, only with a better plot and more satisfying ending. I took great pleasure in incorporating aspects of the Siegfried myth in the retelling of the historical battle of the Teutoburg Wald.
John Eklund – 9 September 2021 Continue reading
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They are entirely fictitious, but I think each of them could represent someone everyone knows. The judgmental older sister, the protect-your-family-at-any-cost Father, the anxious nine-teen year old, the socially awkward outcast, and the person constantly struggling to make the right choice. On a side note, I have written another book where my whole family gets involved. Don’t tell them!
Abigail Wilkes – 5 September 2021 Continue reading
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I struggled with the truth, honestly, of telling all the dirty details of the parents, who are also my friends. At times, I felt too close to what I was writing.
Chris Meyer – 1 September 2021 Continue reading
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