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Justin Melick I haven't really experienced it. But when writing a novel you do often have to figure out how to make the plot work, and fill plot holes. I take long walks and the solution will come to me.

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

Justin Melick The basic premise for this particular novel came to me one night when I was living in Indonesia. As with all houses in third world countries, ours had bars on the windows, a high wall with barbed wire and a strong, metal gate. Over there, due to radical elements, periodically violent anti-western sentiments arise and expatriates are forced to either evacuate or lay low. It was that feeling of isolation as I looked out the window that evening wondering what would happen if we were attacked that gave birth to the story.

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How do you get inspired to write?

Justin Melick Paying attention to the crazy world around us frequently provides inspiration for new stories. A spark of an idea that develops over time. I'll never live long enough to write them all so I just have to try to choose the best ones.

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