There are two kinds of authors - subjective and objective. Introverts are more inward looking.

I write a story in my head. I see the story like a movie.

I watched a lot of movies. I was deeply influenced by movies.

and when all the wars are over, a butterfly will still be beautiful.

Red roses for young lovers. French beans for longstanding relationships

I... allowed my memory to journey back to the days when I was a boy of ten, full of health and optimism, when my wonder at the great game of living had yet to give way to disillusionment at its shabbiness.

There is money to be made in the market place, but under the cherry tree there is rest.