Authors are always asked about what inspired them to write their books. The more that you learn about the inspiration of writers, the more apt you will be to free up your own thinking and find inspiration of your own. Learning about inspirations gives us permission to delve into our own experience without feeling so self-conscious. It is a way to delve beneath the surface of our everyday thoughts and feelings, and find a rich pool of creativity bubbling below. As a first-time children’s book author, it is exciting to reflect on the inspiration question. I actually was inspired by a feeling that I had for a long time, which was that I was losing sight of what I will call the good in me – my inner strengths – such as kindness and honesty – and the simple joys of life – walks in the park, strolling along the…