Sparks Grow

I've been intrigued by where stories come from ever since last week's dreams that have spawned the idea for a novel. I always tell young writers to carry some kind of notebook with them (or notepad feature on some electronic device) because the smallest ideas can grow. This isn't just toss off advice, it's real. I have proof.

While going through an old sketchbook the other day, I found the above drawing which was the first initial spark for:

Everything that seems interesting is worth making a note of...you never know when it might come in handy.