Goodreads asked Ally Aldridge:

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

Ally Aldridge This whole series has been brewing in my head for years but the inspiration is a mix of several sources from songs, to movies, and real-life experiences. Ocean Heart started out as A Little Mermaid inspired tale but was mixed with Rachel Vincent's werecat series with shifters in the real world. I played computer games like City of Heroes and loved the superpowers in the game. The series is set in my hometown, Felixstowe, and inspired by growing up in this beautiful seaside town. This is only a small sample of the many sources that sparked my imagination for the Soul Heart Series.

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