Inspiration with Michelle Bryan

So, last time you heard from many different authors on what specifically inspires them. They were an amazingly diverse group, no two people mentioning the same thing for their writer's juice.

Now we'll go more in depth with dystopian writer Michelle Bryan. You guys will like her! A big thanks to Michelle for doing the interview and sharing her thoughts with the world - or at least, with my world.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

Okay, let’s see. Well I live in Nova Scotia, Canada with my three favorite guys-my husband, my son, and my fur baby, Garbage. And yes, my cat’s name is Garbage. Someone had left him in a dumpster as a kitten so for some reason we thought it appropriate, lol. I am a huge geek and nerd. Lover of books, video games, The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones. I’m store manager of a chocolate shop and oh yeah, I write a little in my spare time.

What inspired you to write New Bloods?

The New Blood series was thought of one night while watching a documentary about scientists genetically engineering the blood of soldiers to make them more resistant to biological warfare. I just thought about what terrifying side effects it could have. True scientific facts are the best inspiration for fiction.

What is the oddest thing that inspires your writing?

Snow. So I guess it’s good I live in Canada, right? There is nothing like a cold, snowy winter’s day to get my mojo flowing. I love sitting at my computer drinking coffee and watching the snow fall while I work. It’s very inspiring.

Do you base anything in your stories on events or people in real life?

Cat from the New Bloods series is loosely based on Garbage. That cat of mine has quite the unique personality.

Tell me about a time when you wanted to write, but just couldn’t find the inspiration to do so.

This summer my dad passed away and he was my biggest fan. It was a hard time for me and I just couldn’t get back into my writing.

Do you ever get over-inspired where the story is flooding your mind, but you can’t seem to get it out fast enough?

Oh my, yes! All the time. And then I usually end up changing it over and over because I can’t decide which idea is best.

When did you start writing?

I started writing as a teen, so, SO many years ago but never followed through on it. Then life kind of got in the way and I went into the managerial field. About four years ago I was off for a couple of months on sick leave and started to lay down the story in my head and the New Blood series was born.

Why do you write?

Because I absolutely love it and couldn’t imagine my life without my stories.

Does your writing inspire you in other parts of your life?

For sure. I work in retail and I meet people from every walk of life. I take the quirky bits of these individuals and incorporate them into my stories.

What advice would you give to writers who can’t seem find that little something they need to keep going?

Just do it. Write everyday whether you feel like it or not. Not everyone will like what you write, but there will always be that someone who you will inspire, and that makes it all worth it.

Do you think finding inspiration becomes easier the more you write?

Yes, The more I write, the more I want to write. I can’t get the story down fast enough before my mind is itching to move on to the next great idea.

Tara in New Bloods is a strong character who has the ability to become an inspiration for your readers. How do you write a character like that?

To be quite honest I think Tara wrote herself. She was just this little voice in my head that wouldn’t leave me alone until I wrote her story. And even then she didn’t co-operate. I’d want her to do one thing and she would do something else. She’s a stubborn one.

Do you have anything more you’d like to tell your readers out there?

Just thank you for all the support I’ve received. The messages, the emails, the reviews. I love reading each and every one. They really inspire me to keep writing.

How can readers connect with you?

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Website

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September is inspiration month at MichelleLynnAuthor.com. I hope you’ll stick around to hear from other authors about finding what works for them. We’ve got a pretty great line up of posts coming your way.

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