I wrote my first book as an accident in trying to get a job. One of the things that I made up was this story about a little girl and a nickel. There are so many ideas around. Then I go from there. But the idea has to make me want to laugh or cry.
Life is full of stories.
Look around you. My family was having these parties to present the new baby. But, I added the story about the truck getting stuck. I like being my own boss. I decide when and how I write.