Goodreads asked M. Ocampo McIvor:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

M. Ocampo McIvor A few years ago I came across a news article about a boy and his mother. I reacted with disdain and judged the mother harshly. At the same time, I read a similar news article except the roles were somewhat switched. My reaction to it wasn't as strong as my reaction to the first article; I simply rolled my eyes and dismissed the story as a common and sad statistic. Then I caught myself and reflected, why the differing reactions to essentially the same story? That was the spark that ignited my exploration and creation of Ugly Things We Hide.

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