I think all good writing starts with one small idea that you can't let go of.
I am a grammar snob in some cases (I cringe at the rampant misuse of 'nauseous' and 'lay') but not in other cases (I fully admit to saying 'the n'other one' and I don't think sentences need to be complete.)
I love it when people give me modern books by new authors. Otherwise I would live in Charlotte Bronte's world forever.
Samples of my writing and blog are on my website: hayleylinfield.webs.com