In my interview with Simon (STRAY BULLET) Duringer, I explain how I get some of my ideas. As it turns out, a lot of writing happens by accident--I accidentally overhear something that gives me an idea for a character or something unexpected happens that I can use in my novels.
A recent trip back from Monterey, California (Left Coast Crime) is a good case in point. When I got to my row, the man who was going to be sitting next to me took one look at me and told me something I'd never heard before--something that I'm going to find a way to use in my next novel.
Simon's interview was quite difficult because he gave me 40 great questions to choose from. After I finally narrowed things down, I wound up talking about topics ranging from my first story about "Samantha the Martian" to how Frodo, my biggest cat, got his name.
So what's the best line you've ever gotten on an airline?!
A recent trip back from Monterey, California (Left Coast Crime) is a good case in point. When I got to my row, the man who was going to be sitting next to me took one look at me and told me something I'd never heard before--something that I'm going to find a way to use in my next novel.
Simon's interview was quite difficult because he gave me 40 great questions to choose from. After I finally narrowed things down, I wound up talking about topics ranging from my first story about "Samantha the Martian" to how Frodo, my biggest cat, got his name.
So what's the best line you've ever gotten on an airline?!
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