Goodreads asked C. Elmon Meade:

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

C. Elmon Meade There was no one single source for this idea. In time order:
1) 10+ years of genealogy research on my own family tree. My multi-ethnic background provides me with an unusual point-of-view and under-represented voice in our current social construct.
2) The problematic summer of 2020: the pandemic, the bifurcation of people into groups, pro- vs. anti-vaxx shouting match, cities on fire, the complete polarization of politics, distrust in institutions, etc., etc.
3) Turning off the TV and getting back to researching, reading, listening, then ultimately writing this fiction novel.
4) Going back to my roots: connecting w/ my Tribes in a very spiritual cleansing way and looking for the commonalities amongst various religions from around the world. This ultimately sparked a renewed appreciation and love for the life, teachings, sacrifice, crucifixtion (the ultimate example of "Love one another"), and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
5) Seeking opposing or alternate points of view outside of Mainstream Media: independent journalists, the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast, several YouTube channels which greatly inspired me and allowed me to focus my energy on something other than the ugliness of 2020. I also began researching other "ugly" times in our nation's history for perspective (1830's - 1880's).

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