She related a terrifying tale of being trapped in her car with her two year old son during a blizzard we had the previous night. The car was buried under several feet of snow. It took the Sheriffs five hours to find her and dig them out safely. She was seven months pregnant. Her bank manager made her work that day.
Revenge is sweet, but revenge by pen is best.
Her story also provided the basis for an article on preparing for the sudden weather changes that occur frequently in northern Nevada. Friends and family hold the richest source of material you will ever receive. Family crises and events are never-ending. Oftentimes, family and friends have no respect for your writing routine and are certain that it is nothing more than a hobby or a sign of mental illness. They are familiar to you and, at the very least, can be the start of your own Character Library.