Inspiration can come from anywhere for me, there are the obvious literary influences from my childhood - Tolkein, Asimov, Heinlein, Feist, to the more modern Aaronovitch, Brett, Sanderson, Weeks, Erickson etc. Films - Tarantino, Coppola, Huston, Ridley Scott, James Cameron etc. To music - Hawkwind, Bauhaus, New Model Army, The Cure, Creedance, Led Zep, Pink Ployd,
All of it influences me at different times for different reasons. What mood do I want, what character? What twists? Currently my work in progress is loosely a fantasy heist - so I am looking for inspiration by watching some classic heist movies - The Asphalt Jungle, The Hot Rock, Thief, Oceans 11 have all been watched recently, with The Bottle Rocket, Rififfi and Bob Le Flambeur on my watch list.
Don't get stuck in a rut, research and explore what is out there, though I have yet to be inspired by modern pop music, perhaps there is a classic story that could be based on the works of Kylie Minogue...
All of it influences me at different times for different reasons. What mood do I want, what character? What twists? Currently my work in progress is loosely a fantasy heist - so I am looking for inspiration by watching some classic heist movies - The Asphalt Jungle, The Hot Rock, Thief, Oceans 11 have all been watched recently, with The Bottle Rocket, Rififfi and Bob Le Flambeur on my watch list.
Don't get stuck in a rut, research and explore what is out there, though I have yet to be inspired by modern pop music, perhaps there is a classic story that could be based on the works of Kylie Minogue...