Goodreads asked Cory Sheldon:

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

Cory Sheldon Originally, I had a few scenes and characters that just stewed around in my mind for years. I thought of creating a script (I'm primarily a filmmaker), but the scale was beyond anything I could independently produce, so I decided to develop a book. I wanted to follow a small, dynamic group of characters who were thrust together by deceptively dire circumstances, then see how they bonded through their reactions. Also, growing up near Akron and the Cuyahoga Valley, I've always found the mixture of industry and natural beauty quite fascinating. I also have a soft spot for Art Deco and industrial design.

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