Once Upon A Time...

…a writer had an idea. Because that’s where it really starts. With an idea.

I don’t know how many writers- at least those who write speculative fiction- are asked where they get their ideas. I haven’t been. I understand Stephen King hears it all the time. People are both fascinated and horrified by his stories, and they want to know where he comes up with such horrifying (and fascinating) ideas.

I remember him saying once where he got his idea for the short story The Raft. He was on the shore of- ...