I have been inspired by experimental writers such as William Faulkner, the French New Novelists such as Claude Simone, and Alaine Robbe-Grillet, people who break up the usual chronological flow, look at the world from fragmented perspectives.
I adore language turned to light a la Tom Robbins, and Kyle Muntz. Now I read and write mostly Genre, particularly psychological suspense.
I've been influenced by brave researchers whistleblowers, artistic film and visual arts.