Goodreads asked Virgil Allen Moore:

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

Virgil Allen Moore Nicess The Wanderer was inspired by an old RPG character. I played a healer in a game. Normally, I'd be the heal-bot. But, I decided to solo things instead. I built a character that could out-heal most situations. It was a weird build and I always liked to idea of a healer that could take on things by herself.
I didn't even think about Nicess for more than fifteen years. Until one day, I made her into a Dnd character for 5E. From there, I got to fall in love with her all over again. She drank to bury her pain. Made the wrong, non-optimal decisions, and just walked-the-fuk-on sometimes. She was broken and still able to function after all the shit she goes through.
I was able to play several sessions with her and then when my schedule changed, I had to stop. From there, I decided to write her story out. It took less time than I thought it would. And I was able to finish the book within eight months.

Right now, I'm working on book two. With a full plan for four books in total. Of all the hell Nicess goes through in book one, she goes through a lot more before the end of the series.

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