The Idea File

People ask, where do you get your ideas? I've heard various funny replies. "Sears Catalog" is one of my favs (I think it's Jenny Crusie's line, but wouldn't swear to it). But there are eight gazillion stories in the big city. For instance:
From Craigslist.org

When I wrote my first Temptation, Just Kiss Me, I was really tired of heroes who were cops, and firefighters, and cowboys. I wanted to challenge myself, so I wrote a hero who was an airline mechanic. I still love Joe, he was great. All because I wanted a non-traditional hero.

Just sitting and reading the paper (I love the Post, sue me!) gives me three or four fun things to think about. For instance, today Alex Rodriguez signed with the Yankees, and the questions were being asked, two best friends, both stars, can they work together? Instant conflict! Great drama.
Anyway, there's so much in the world that can be used for the basis of drama (ripped from the Headlines! Duh-Dhum!), all you need to do is open your eyes....

K