The phrase "sparked a desire" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is commonly used to describe something that has triggered or ignited a strong feeling or longing. Example: The beautiful artwork sparked a desire in her to become an artist herself.
The episode sparked a desire to escape.
For Ed Bice, an American ex-architect, it sparked a desire to get ordinary Middle Easterners and Westerners talking together.
If the Coen brothers sparked a desire to experience the Wild West with True Grit, then you might be tempted by Ranch Rider's holidays.
The experience sparked a desire to teach, which took him to several universities, including Yale and the City University of New York, where he helped establish master's and doctoral programs in theater.
The trip sparked a desire to explore Lahnstein: the twin town of Kettering and a place he had visited 15 years ago, as part of the volunteer fire brigade.
"The end of the series on S4C has raised more questions about the enigmatic detective's chequered past and sparked a desire to see more.
If this sparks a desire to explore the country for yourself, then numerous options are available.
McGregor says she has often found that coaching can spark a desire for further learning.
Holen said the two state museums and nearby Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County "spark a desire and a wonder to draw children into a future that they want.
I'm hopeful that it will spark a desire to actually do the band homework, to embrace the crayon-less project.
(Reuters Health) - - Newer versions of e-cigarettes known as vape pens may not look much like traditional cigarettes, but seeing someone use these devices still sparks a desire to smoke, a recent study suggests.
