Goodreads asked Justin Forest:

How do you get inspired to write?

Justin Forest It's all about passion. I had to write what I did. I just had to, though I know what a long and difficult road is ahead of me. I think artists understand this. This is not about making money. Honestly, where is the money in this? I'm spending over $20,000 on Lolita in the Lion's Den. It's about creating something for the greater good. If I can make a living writing that would be a dream come true, but that's not why I write. Most people will mock a writer, especially those like me that write about the dark world, but if one out of a thousand tells me, "Hey, this was great," I am very happy. Maybe if I can make enough to cover my costs so that I can write another book. Some fans? Great!

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