Jabari’s answer to “Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?” > Likes and Comments

I started reading "Only The Strong" yesterday. I hope you have a 'Gateway Cycle' of stories planned. I'm a native of St. Louis, and I recognize so much of my grandparents' and parents' STL in these pages. My dad went to Sumner. I can see so much of the locations in my head...all I need is the smell of my Grandpa's Folgers instant coffee, and the Globe Democrat on the kitchen table to make the scene complete.

Thanks very much for your comments. Only The Strong is the second in a planned series. I hope to make my way forward to the present.