I used my six grandchildren as my inspiration for my stories. I take a special time or moment in our lives. For example, my grandson Cruz climbs on everything--furniture, walls, etc. I would call him my monkey. He and his momma love strawberries! My daughter would pick strawberries as a little one with her grandma, then I combine and embellish when I need to. I was also always told as a child I make stuff up.