Hannah M.

Hannah M. asked James Anderson:

Hi James, I was wondering if you have any story ideas such as characters, items, or places that you've thrown out or given up on that I can use for one of my stories? The story that I'm thinking of is about an island where all story bits end up if they are thrown out or given up on. I've asked other authors so I can get a variety and some truth to the story. It's fine if you don't want to share any. Thanks. ~Hannah

James Anderson Dear Hannah:
Interesting idea. The short answer is I do not, since I tend to throwaway everything—into a drawer, and return to that drawer from time to time. The long answer is there is stuff in that drawer that I doubt I will ever write—or rather, the idea will not rise to the level I will try and explore it further. No story is, or should be, based on one idea. Sometimes a number of ideas coalesce into one story. Write your island story! I really like it.

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