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Goodreads asked Mayo Lucas:

How do you get inspired to write?

Mayo Lucas I don’t think of it as getting “inspired” as in some sort of ah-ha! moment. The igniting spark that sends us down a multitude of creative paths is everywhere, in every act, every emotion, good or bad, in every sunset, in every storm. We are a derivative species, constantly incorporating and building on the ideas of others, whether we’re conscious of it or not. (No, I’m not talking plagiarism. That’s stealing and claiming it as your own.) That urge to mix and match and remake is what sets our species apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. (The Runaway Species by David Eagleman illustrates the depth and breadth of this trait, and it’s a wonderfully engaging read!)

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