Often what inspires me most is real life events, stories, or memories. I do get inspo from movies sometimes since I love them so much, but that's usually for a vibe rather than a whole story as I don't often write those kinds of AUs, though I do want to try!

As for who, I think Annette Curtis Klause was a huge influence on me and inspired me to write the stories I want to write versus what I think everyone will like. She doesn't shy away from the angst or the problematic. I also think Guillermo del Toro inspires how I approach stories. I want the world to feel lived in and I strive to write the creatures and villains with clear motives and be multidimensional. The worlds he builds are just gorgeous.