For those who know me outside of social media, it should come as no surprise who comes first on this list. The Beach by Alex Garland has to be my favourite book. It hooked me from the first paragraph.
According to Garland, The Beach is a retelling of Lord of The Flies. A book that was required reading when I was in year ten or so. I didn't fancy most of the reading in my school, but LoTF was an exception. These two works were my first introduction to fast paced thrillers.I didn't read these books, I devoured them in one sitting, and then reread them.
With LoTF, I ended up buying the book from the school. I couldn't help myself. For the first time I wanted to take a pen to a book, and look for foreshadowed events. I wanted to underline bits I found interesting. It changed how I viewed story telling. If I had to pick one book that made me say 'I want to be a writer,' the award must go to Lord of The Flies.
There are other influences, but those two examples have been staples in my reading the moment they were placed in my hands. So, what was the series that inspired me to write Spirits of Beckton? The answer may surprise you because at first glance, Rumours From The Attic and The Raven Boys don't look like they belong on the same shelf, no less the inspiration.
The Raven Cycle was my introduction to Paranormal Fantasy. Yes, you read that right. A book about a group of teenagers hunting for a dead Welsh king inspired me to write a haunted house series. I feel that it is safe to say that without Maggie, I would not have been brave enough to tackle the art of Tarot in my books. I wouldn't know how to write a character like Trevor without picking up these books. Yes, the similarites between them end at Tarot, but to not lend a tip of the hat to Mrs Stiefvater would be a crime.
But enough about my inspirations. Tell me about yours! Who inspired you to do something? This doesn't have to pertain to writing. It can be anything!
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