Every story begins somewhere.

People often imagine that stories begin with a perfect outline or a fully formed idea. For me, it rarely works that way.

Most of the time, a story begins with something small—a conversation I overhear, someone sitting quietly in a park, or a moment that refuses to leave my mind. Those ordinary moments have a way of growing into characters, scenes, and eventually entire novels.

I've decided to begin sharing a series called "Conversations with R. M. Kiser." These short videos offer a look behind the scenes of my writing life, the ideas that inspire my books, and the stories behind the stories.

This first conversation explores where stories begin and why the smallest moments often leave the deepest impressions.

Watch the video below, and if it resonates with you, I'd love to hear where your own stories begin.

Thank you for stopping by and for supporting my writing.

— R. M. Kiser

Author of Dust & Mercy