I don't know where writer's come up with their ideas. I've said before in his arena that some writers and author's ideas are amazing to me. Vernor Vinge's novels, or Hugh Howey's Wool are good examples of authors who have ideas that are just mind blowing to me.
My critique group hosts only three or four other writer's but it's stunning to me that they are so creative. One writer is working on a mystery in 19th century London. Another, who has a background in writing about Zombies, has a novel start that takes place in the WWII era and stars a WAC. Finally, one writer has a story, similar in nature to the Highlander series, but is so intriguing that I, who never fall for stuff like that, find myself reading it eagerly and wanting more.
I'm a tad worried that I'm out of my league. These are deep, deep books with some really well thought out plots, themes and stories. Then again, that's sort of the point of joining a writing group . . . to push oneself beyond the normal boundaries we are used to. As I said yesterday, so far . . . I'm marking it as a success.
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