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When it was time to write her novel of the moment, Cult Classic, the author Sloane C. Crosley was unable to find an inspiration source in a single place. She knew she wanted to take a meaningful look at love and dating However, elements of the story were sourced from all over the world, from her personal studies to a disused synagogue on the Manhattan's Lower East Side.

This combination of resourcefulness and creativity is also what assists Sloane manage the various requirements of being a professional writer. Discover what Cult Classic was able to get her reading up on cult manifestos, her method of balancing writing as well as administrative work as well as how her website allows her to maintain her web presence--while giving her the creative ability to add some fun surprises for those who visit.

Inspirational ideas to be found within the ordinary

Cult Classic tells the tale of Lola an editor of a magazine in New York who, though she's recently engaged, feels some discontent with her relationship. Then one night, she bumps into one of her ex-boyfriends, then another. Lola soon discovers the existence of a cult led by her former boss is purposefully placing these exes in her path in order to conduct an experiment. What follows is a funny and thoughtful narrative about revisiting the past and maybe, making peace with it.

Sloane cannot pinpoint a particular "aha" moment that shaped the idea behind the novel However, her own personal experiences with wellness culture as well as contemporary dating were incorporated into the novel. "I believe that everyone who reads this is themselves a dating and wellness specialist today," she says. "We're completely absorbed by the subject matter, and they often take the form of satire in the form of a novel."

The actress did some specific reading about cults to ensure that the details just the way she wanted them. "I needed manifestos or instruction manuals from the inside, so I could take a cue from the language to use to make a comedic point," Sloane says.