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Goodreads asked Aften Brook Szymanski:

How do you get inspired to write?

Aften Brook Szymanski In general, I draw from things that trigger my anxiety.
I'm riddled with anxiety and often fear that anticipation toward something unpleasant will draw those ill omens to me--so I write it.
Sort of like a 'worst case scenario' therapy. If I can write a character through the worst things, maybe I can get through those things too.

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