Goodreads asked Bill Schutt:

How do you get inspired to write?

Bill Schutt I think I'm always inspired by the great talents in the field of literature and filmmaking. These are the people who've put the beautiful words and incredible imagery into my head and they inspire me to do something similar. Anyone who reads Hell's Gate will see that type of inspiration throughout (e.g., we've always been huge fans of epic scenes constructed with care and detail). We often find ourselves giving a subtle nod to a favorite film or spending extra time on the smallest period detail or bit of dialogue - all of the things we loved about books and films.

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