So. There was a question on January 6th by astres: Where did the inspiration for your novel come from?  based on a quote of Jack London: "You can't wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club."

It's easy. My inspiration came from Horatio Hornblower movies, and from wonderful performance by Jamie Bamber and Ioan Gruffud. It's that simple. And boy, did I go after it with a club once I saw it! It was a year ago, and it's still fresh, pretty and blossoming!

Then there was another question on January 8th by telscha: "What does your hero want?". And the quote: "First, find out what your hero wants, then just follow him!" by Ray Bradbury.

 

With this I'm rather pleased. I knew these reflections would be helpful. :)