I hyperfocus.

And over the years, the object of that focus has changed.

At one time, it was the Titanic. I was obsessed. And when I say obsessed, I mean diving into the historical research, studying those beautiful staircases, collecting images, filling binders with research... all of it.

Eventually, something else would grab my attention and off I'd go down another rabbit hole.

I've come to think of myself as a collector of watercooler knowledge.  I know a little bit about a ridiculous number of things because at some point my brain went, Wait. What's THAT?

Since around 2016, though, I've realized that a lot of those obsessions have started braiding themselves together in my stories:

History. Magic. Myth.

Usually, history catches me first. I stumble across something that makes me ask a question. That question becomes a puzzle. And before I know it, I'm researching some obscure piece of history or mythology at 2 a.m. because apparently I need to know.

And eventually, some of it finds its way into a story.

So after our Claimed by the Gods poll, I have to know: What's your Rome?

What's the subject you keep coming back to, or the rabbit hole that has completely consumed you at some point in your life?

And yes, former obsessions absolutely count. Tell me what sent you down the rabbit hole. 👀