Inspirations

[Atzar]

Continuing in the vein of Your RP Foundation, I'm curious to hear your writing inspirations.

What prompted you to start writing?
Who are your favorite authors? (This can be professional authors as well as writers here on Althanas or other RP sites!)
Who or what influenced your writing style and themes as it evolved into what it is now? (Events, other hobbies/interests, friends, etc.)
When you sit down to write, is there anything that consistently gets your creative juices flowing? (I expect music to be a common answer here... if so, what bands or what kind of music?)

This is a fairly broad topic, and don't feel like you have to answer every individual question. Just share what comes to mind!