Writers are frequently asked where they get story ideas. Often people say, “I’ve got a great idea. I’ll let you have it.” Unfortunately, those stories don’t usually get written because writers must write stories they know and believe.

 

That doesn’t mean fiction is thinly veiled truth. It means that a story has to come from the writer’s particular life philosophy, world view, quirky take on the everyday.  It’s kind of like when a group of people view a painting. Everyone sees something different. Slightly different hues of color, texture and even context. Most people look, nod and move on. The writer is the one who puts in words what she sees.

 

 

Okay, I’ll do four blog entries and tell you where the ideas for each of my books came from. The real story--not the spooky cosmic version. So click on the blog entry for the story you’re interested in.