Where do stories come from?

Civilians ask this of writers all the time. One of the first things I learned when in the company of writers, is no two are alike. We all have our own process. Now yes, there are some rules, but as to the where and how…that’s as different as plotters (outliners) and pantzers (organic).

I have a book coming out in September, so thought I’d share a few posts about its roots.

I’ve always been fascinated with several subjects: science, history and the unexplained.

I remember my horror as an adol...