stubborn bulls are just misunderstood

several blogs ago, angie asked what inspires us, in regard to writing.

for me a lot of my ideas come from the past—some drama, some random occurrence, some unresolved issue, some experience i’ve had. that’s where the book starts for me. with something I know. sure, I do research and make stuff up, but it all starts from something i’m intimately familiar with.

but, beyond the ideas. what inspires me as a creative professional? what inspires me in a business that is largely driven by subjectivity? what inspires me to accept that not everyone is going to love what i write?

i’ve gotten a lot of flack over the years for my admiration of a certain person, but i’ve come to realize the teasing is either because:

a.) people get a kick out of my feisty side
b.) people don’t really get how awesome she is
c.) both a and b

well, I’m feisty, but only about things i’m passionate about.

and I’m passionate about writing ... and my admiration for this chick.

this woman has faced adversity, criticism, discouragement, discrimination, etc. but she went on to dominate—hell yeah—and she’s still dominating—hell yeah two times! but what inspires me is not specifically her myriad talents or that she can make $60 million in just a few months. what inspires me is she never gave up; her work ethic; her drive for excellence; her attention to the most minute details; her perfectionist tendencies; her focus; her I-don’t-care-if-you-don’t-like-how-I-look; her I’m a determined woman in a man’s world.

that's what inspires me.

and on top of all that, she still managed to land a hot older man.

say hello, gorgeous.