How do you develop your writing ideas?

I love writing and wondered how do other authors develop their writing ideas? I can explain what I do. First, I think about what is a topic that is hardly ever seen in a book. Then I brainstorm to see how many ideas I can come up with.

After, that I do some research on the topics I come up with. But most of all, write what you have tucked in your heart. You must love what you write and find it interesting. If you try and write about something you really don't care about then the writing will not be as good.

So come on all you authors out there....be like this tree with all its leaves sprouting with ideas and tell me how you come up with ideas to write about.

Walk in harmony,
Melinda