#AskTheAuthor

[cosmolog]

Send in some asks if you like. I'll be happy to answer any questions about my Duskwood story

[moosemightymoose]

hey there dear moose! 🧚🏻‍♀️ ever since I started to read dream with me i have been in love with your story! Its so well written and it just feels natural and makes my little heart super super happy whenever i read it, it's hands down one of my favorite fanfictions ever. and I've literally been reading my favorite scenes over and over again! 🌿 I just wanted to know, since you haven't updated it in a while, if you are okay and whether you will keep writing this piece of art! much love, leo 💕

Omg my first ever ask!!! Hi Leo!

Thank you so so much for your kind words. It makes me incredibly happy when I hear how much people are enjoying the story! 🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕 Seriously thank you! You’re very sweet!

If you don’t mind answering, what scenes are ones you read again? I take people’s comments about their favorite parts and try to add more of that in future chapters, if I can.

I’ll be updating Dream with Me very soon. I just finished going back and checking the story for any grammar mistakes or weird flow issues, which there weren’t many so yay! I’m finishing up chapter 24, it’s like 80% done, I’m just trying to figure out some backstory stuff for Tani. I’m answering some questions that I’ve hinted at in past chapters.

[fanfictiondreamscape]

So...100?

Earlier today, I just randomly decided to check my Tumblr notifications. Normally, I’ll find the typical “X liked ‘work’” notification, but when I checked today, I noticed something - I’m almost at 100 followers.

(Yeah, that’s me right now.) 

So, not only did I want to thank you (despite this being fairly soon), I wanted to give all of the readers a gift. I never expected to have this blog blow up as it did so early on, especially considering that I’ve barely had this blog officially up and running for nearly two months. The response has made me so happy, and while I know that I can get very lax with my works, I am so glad that it is still enjoyed. 

That said, I want everyone that is here to shoot something out. 

I want to do a Q&A as well as a celebratory work. 

Don’t hesitate to shoot some questions or character requests at me. They don’t have to align in my specified request rules, so if you wanna ask for a character from an anime that I don’t have listed, go ahead and ask. 

(The only thing I want to as of anyone that wants to know about me is that I would prefer if any questions you had would be farther away from something personal.) 

So, with that completed, I want to say thanks again! I hope all of you are healthy and safe right now, and that you are enjoying your day (whatever time of the day it is)! 

[italian-native]

for the question prompt: 3, 21, 34!

Hi! Thank you for asking!

Ok so:

3: Have you ever done any drugs? Nope, I've never wanted to try and even the smell of marijuana annoys me 😅

21: Describe your best friend. Oook...mhm...I don't really have one, I have friends but I don't have best friends. The closest person I have that I consider the best of my friends is actually a guy I "met" on Slowly last year while I was in Russia, it was a VERY dark moment for me and we clicked like we'd always known each other and he has helped me get through sooo many things. So yeah my best friend is a blonde British guy with blue eyes that I've never seen in real life and I've never even called 😅😂 (he is quite an introvert, and so am I, so we've never even mentioned calling each other, we chat when we think about each other, we vent when we need to, and we haven't stopped chatting every other day since we first started 1 year ago...which is something I can't say for anyone else at all)

34: What is your ususal coffee order? Ok so, 1st things 1st, I don't drink coffe, I know...weird, especially for an Italian. I just don't like it and it doesn't help my headaches, so no thanks. If I went to starbucks I'd order a matcha with almond milk 😉

Thank you again for asking! I really enjoy answering asks!

[thethistlegirl]

This #worldbuildingwednesday , it's your chance to ask me questions! You can ask about how I plan my story's setting, what some of my worldbuilding techniques are, or something about my story's world you're curious about! #amwriting #writersofinstagram #vampire #fae #fairy #asktheauthor https://www.instagram.com/p/B5GBy0kgiLx/?igshid=1d8kg17i8u7bv

[teralynnchilds]

Fans and readers have questions. I (sometimes) have answers. In my new Ask the Author video, I'm answering questions about query letters, character descriptions, and which books were most fun and hardest to write.

[gregsantospoet]

Many thanks to @maddiemwhiteauthor for the chance to be interviewed for her Ask the Author Series. In it, I talk about BLACKBIRDS (Eyewear, 2018), my inspirations, advice for aspiring authors, and more! Link here to the entire interview and temporarily in my bio: (https://maddiemwhite.com/2019/08/14/ask-the-author-greg-santos/) . . . #gregsantos #blackbirdspoetry #bookstagram #poetry #asktheauthor #interview #poetsofinstagram #poetrypamphlet #eyewearbooks #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B1L9jgjA1cM/?igshid=ti37zq6hpf41

[sffortheculture]

Ask away! #authorscommunity #authorlife #BlackAuthor #thevanguardseries #TheRoadofResistance #fantasy #asktheauthor #blackbooksmatter #blackfantasy #blacksciencefiction #blackfantasywriter #blackfantasyauthors #blackbookstagram (at Bridgeport, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH8GH_4AE9v/?igshid=dz67kizul6jw

[jovialvegetarianfreak-blog]

The werewolf is Dot Streak. #subtext #asktheauthor #twofaces #popularlore #truetales #peopleinmyowmcommunity (at New York University) https://www.instagram.com/p/B21u7ulgr1Z/?igshid=rplz847qrpl6

[diasporatheblog]

If you absolutely had to choose one, would you rather live in Tarracina under Tullas, the clan under Roise, or on Baltasar's ship?

Us personally? Uh, that’s kind of difficult, heh. I (Kiku) think I’d probably go with Tarracina. It’s a bit of a lotto in terms of what kind of life I’d be living, but overall my level of education would be highest, and most likely my occupational options would be most diverse. I’m not a big fan of the idea of being on boats for long periods of time, either. Of course it’s also kind of tempting to pick the Iskendi, for that sweet ~10% chance (probably a bit higher on Baltasar’s ship specifically) of being able to do freaking magic. (The population density of mages is way higher among the Iskendi than in the general population, but it’d still be a pretty low chance.)

I love the Cine and all but I personally would not get a lot out of sailing, theft, or enough time outdoors to acquire permanent sunburn. :)

(August) I think all that reasoning is pretty hard to argue with. The Castulians have the most modern civilization by our standards, and more of their civilians are able to pursue more flexible goals in life than the Cine or the Iskendi, who as a people are still most concerned with their survival and continued existence. Of course life isn’t easy for every Castulian, but at the moment I think it’s safe to say that life is hard for just about every member of Clan Maghnus, and the Iskendi Fleet under Baltasar.

Also, I think ships and the sea are pretty cool, but I prefer to admire them from afar.

[emotten]

Writer Questionnaire

Part One: The Writer

·      Do you use a pen name?  Explain why you chose it. I use my initials: E. M. Otten. I do not particularly care for my first name, and that’s really the only reason I went with my initials instead.

·      Describe your writing process using just one word. Chaotic.

·      What genre do you write most often? YA Fantasy

·      Who is your favorite character that you’ve created so far? I really like Flip, a new character who will be introduced in Shift: Abomination. He’s a wild and fresh addition to the story. But, as far as characters I’ve already introduced, I am I big fan Adam Bliss (from Crooked). His story was really fun to tell and I love the friendship that blossoms between him and his partner in the book.

·      Are any of the characters you write based on people from your real life?  Explain. Not really. Certain mannerisms or things a character says are inspired by the people in my life, but I would feel too strange basing a character off of a close friend or family member.

·      What is the most important thing that becoming a writer has taught you? I’ve learned a lot about myself, who I am and how my experiences have shaped me. I’ve learned about a lot of mythology and lore than I never knew about before, so that makes research fun. And, of course, I’ve learned that this is what I want to be doing for the rest of my life; writing.

·      If you weren’t a writer, what would you be doing? Acting? Trying to direct? I don’t think I could dream of doing anything outside the entertainment industry.

·      How do you choose character names? Something I look up names by meaning if I want the character to have a certain type of symbolism. Other times I’ll hear a name or see a name and use it, and then look up hundreds of surnames and their meanings and say the names out loud to see if they fit together. It’s actually one of the hardest and most tedious parts of my process.

·      Do you prefer typing or hand writing? Typing, only because my brain works faster than my hand can write. Typing allows me to keep up with my thoughts faster. But there is something special about handwriting.

·      Describe your work space. I have a portrait of Deadpool next to my desk, and lots of trinkets to inspire me; jars full of pens and paintbrushes and twigs with fake birds on them… A lot of weird stuff.

 Part Two: Books

·      What is your favorite book? This is a hard one! There are so many. But the one I pick up the most is my collection of works by Edgar Allen Poe. I read a little from this book almost every day, and I try to create a visual story in my head as I read. It’s a sort of creativity and adaptation exercise for me that freshens up the jumbled thoughts already in my head

·      Who is your favorite author? James Patterson is the author I own the most books by. But I’m not sure I’m ready to clai a favorite author just yet.

·      Do you remember the first book you read that meant something to you?  Explain. When the Wind Blows, by James Patterson, was given to me by my dad when I was young, and I just remember feeling so connected to the character of Max. (She was like eleven years old, her physical description matched mine, she had a heart of gold and a sarcastic defense system that worked quite well.) That book drew me into a whole new world of fiction and opened me up to new book genres.

·      What genre do you read most often? YA Fiction, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery.

·      Who are your favorite characters from a book?  Why? One of my all-time favorite novel characters is Will Herondale of Cassandra Clare’s The Infernal Devices series. He’s funny, handsome, and charismatic, but he’s also kind of an asshole at first. His journey is one I’ll never forget.

·      Who are your favorite villains/anti-heroes in a book?  Why? I don’t think I need to explain why Severus Snape of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series is one of my absolute favorite novel anti-heroes.

·      Do you remember the first book that made you cry?  Explain. Ugh. I read The Kite Runner in school and it really wrecked me. I remember sitting in the quiet classroom, trying my best not to sob, but it was too much. That book is rough.

·      Do you have a “guilty pleasure” book or series?  Explain. Not really. I display all my favorite books with pride! I do get shit from my friends sometimes about the abundance of YA vampire fiction that lines my shelves, but hey, everyone has their own thing, right?!

·      What’s your favorite novel trope? I love when the hero of a story comes from a small town or something like that. Plain, un-special protagonist somehow discovers they have what it takes to save the world.

 Part Three: Film

·      Does film sometimes inspire your writing? Yes! Sometimes it helps me break free from bouts of writer’s block.

·      What is your favorite film genre?  Why? I love thrillers and horror, but I also adore comedy. The best for me is when a movie contains both terrifying suspense and witty, well-timed comedy.

·      List three to five of your favorite films. Scream; Fight Club; For a Good Time, Call; Choke; Stuck in Love.

·      Who is your favorite character from a film?  Why? This is a hard question to answer. But the first character that I thought of was Fred in Gia Coppola’s Palo Alto.  There’s just something about Fred that makes him interesting and intriguing and you want to know more. He’s totally nuts, and clearly has some deep issues, but his issues are never really explored and his insane behavior serves as a really unique source of mystery and intensity for this otherwise pretty calm film.

·      What’s your favorite film trope? Has to be the old horror trope when playing “guess the killer” and it ends up being the guy who they said in the film was definitely not the killer.

·      Who are your favorite villains/anti-heroes in film?  Why? I will always, always have a place in my heart for Billy Loomis and Stu Macher of the first Scream film. First of all, two killers? That was a big mind-f**k for me as a kid. And the way these characters are portrayed is just perfect.

·    �� If you had to write the reboot for any film, what would you choose and why? I suppose if I had to, I would choose something really, really old but not all that popular. There’s this old Martin & Lewis film, At War with the Army that I have loved since I was a kid, and while I don’t usually like “war movies,” anyone who’s seen this knows it’s a lot different. So if I HAD to do a reboot, I would want to bring the genius of Martin & Lewis into the modern era and introduce younger people to the classic comedy I grew up with.

 Part Four: Television

·      What television genre do you watch the most?  Why? Fantasy, Drama, & Comedy.

·      Do you have a favorite television show?  If so, what is it, and why? I have a lot of favorite TV shows, but if I had to choose one I’d have to go with American Horror Story. There’s just nothing like it out there and every season is fresh; new characters, new story, new shocking scares.

·      Who are your favorite fictional television characters?  Why? I really love the cast of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. There’s nothing more to say.

·      What’s your favorite TV trope? The love triangle, of course!

·      Is there a character death/departure that still haunts you? Jon Snow, of Game of Thrones; even though he ended up coming back to life, it was the TV death that rocked my world. I think my neighbors probably thought someone was actually dying inside my house the night I watched that episode. I screamed, I cried, I threw things.

·      Who are your favorite television villains or anti-heroes?  Why? The Vampire Diaries had a few anti-heroes and villains that really stuck with me. Klaus Mikaelson and his family of Original vampires struck fear and worry into viewers for multiple seasons. They were so well created, and their story was so intricate, that they got their own spin-off show! Kai Parker was another incredible villain on the show; a sociopath with the ability to absorb magic from others and use it against them. He was a true baddie, with no weaknesses and nothing to lose.

·      If you had to write a reboot of a television series that was on air the year you were born, what would you choose and why? Ha! I was born in 1989 and most of the shows on TV back then were cheesy family sitcoms. However, Cheers was also on air, which is an incredibly underrated classic coke-bottle show that I love and adore. I’ve always wanted to create a new, modernized version of Cheers, and maybe someday I will.

·      What’s your go-to series to binge watch? Usually I’ll choose a comedy series or something I have watched before, because chances are, if I’m bingeing, it’s because I’m sick or hungover or something and I’ll definitely fall asleep. That being said, I usually go for something funny like Always Sunny, Parks & Rec, How I Met Your Mother, or 30 Rock. If I’m in more of a drama mood, I’ll stick to my old favorites like Dawson’s Creek, The O.C., The Vampire Diaries, True Blood, Being Human, Teen Wolf, or Buffy.

[imreallyloveleee]

7, 12, & 20, please!📝💻😊 #fanfictionquestions #asktheauthor

7. how does receiving or not receiving feedback/support impact you?

well, like most (but not all!) writers - i LOVE getting feedback. getting that little ao3 comment email in your inbox is such a mood booster. and the flip side to that is, it's disappointing when a fic doesn't get as many comments as you were hoping for, or interest in a multichapter peters off over time, etc. if readers' interest seems to be waning, my interest wanes a little too. but they're not totally connected - i'm not going to stop writing something just because some readers seem to drop off. overall, i've been very fortunate to get a really nice level of engagement with my writing over the years, i'm grateful for anyone who takes the time to drop a note.

12. What’s your perfect environment to create/write?

solitude, quiet. aside from that, it's really just about what brain space i'm in.

20. What’s the greatest gift you’ve gotten from your writing?

my friends! the community around it! there are annoying and/or toxic elements to any fandom, but the positive elements are so wonderful. i'm so glad to be a part of it. <3 <3 <3

[lilacmooon]

Comments from my girlfriend as she reads through 'Coriander and Lilies' without shipping Kyalin at all and knowing the barest of minimums about ATLA and TLOK:

//Spoilers for my fic below the cut//

Chapter 1:

I'm having a hard time picturing Toph as anything other than old and hunched over or a literal child. Guess I'll try for somewhere in the middle.

I forgot they could earthbend for a second and I was like what's happening.

Chapter 2:

So Lin just doesn't see that Tenzin has a crush on her huh?

Lin's a smartass lol

Nice, are they smoking pot?

Chapter 3:

I love how affectionate Kya is with everyone, especially Lin. So cute.

I ship this.

Do Lin and Tenzin get together in your fic at all like in the show? Cause I'm not here for it.

Chapter 4:

Kya's hot.

Lin coming out to Kya, asking if she can like both?? alsofkgdha.

Chapter 5:

How am I so invested in this already.

I keep forgetting that you wrote this and I can ask you questions. Like an ask the author. I love it.

Chapter 6:

How did Lin get her scars again?

That's fucked up.

Sorry Tenzin I don't care.

Chapter 7:

Don't you think Lin would, like, bring rocks on the boat or something to make her feel better? My headcannon is that Lin has a pet rock.

Why don't they know what a ferris wheel is?

Omg their lips are touching.

Ugh now they are being all angsty about it.

Chapter 8:

So Kya traveled for a year straight to avoid Lin? Mood.

Open your letters Lin. Open one fucking letter!

Are they in the greenhouse or outside the greenhouse? You love a greenhouse.

Oh damn they are kissing.

Lin you have to break up with Tenzin first.

I wanna make out in a greenhouse.

Chapter 9:

How old are they in this chapter? #asktheauthor

Ahhh the title reference. Lin smells like coriander and Kya smells like lilies.

Damn okay Kya. "Just shut up and fuck me already" I'm sweating 🥵

Chapter 10:

I like the flirting.

I'm dying at 'earthbend you over' 😂

Not me tearing up at Katara talking about Aang.

Okay I actually shed a tear baby wow.

Chapter 11:

I love the letters.

I forgot Lin lost her bending too.

Why is your smut so good?

I looked up Kyalin fanart on tumblr today. What did you do to me?

Chapter 12:

Lol at Izumi's letter "Dear Lin, Get over yourself, Respectfully, Izumi" I can't.

Why is Kya so hot?

Why do I feel this way about her?

Like Mommy? Sorry. Mommy? Sorry. Mommy? Sorry. That's how I'm feeling and I hate it.

Chapter 13:

Part four baby!!!

I'm reading so fast and it feels great lol.

I keep forgetting you wrote this and then I remember and I'm like wtf she's so good at this. I wish I had a better job so you could write full time.

The two of them dancing in the kitchen together is so sweet.

Chapter 14:

The Ember Island chapters are my favorite. I love everyone together.

Why are all these smut scenes so good?

Chapter 15:

Wow I feel so called out. I am Lin. (about Lin getting cranky when she's cold or hungry or tired)

I love the journal entries so much. She's been in love with Lin from the get. Little gaymo.

Omg one more chapter left. I might wait. Too emotional.

Chapter 16:

Just kidding I started it.

(Cries while eating snacks)

What did you do to me.

I'm so proud of you.

This is about me. I feel like it's a little bit about me. (It's a lot about her).

I can't believe I read nearly 110k words of a fan fiction in three days.

All because you said "I'm sad and I need serotonin in the form of people telling me they like my writing." And I said, alright BET.

(Cries while playing animal crossing).

I'm just so proud of you.

Can you send me other Kyalin fics that you liked though?

[brisfanfiction]

Please have patience with me, I'm doing the best I can!

#fanfiction #fanfics #fanficwriter #writerproblems #fanficupdate #asktheauthor #mhafanfiction #femvillaindeku #overhaul #theblackphoenix #briry18

[gemathest]

Elsabet preparing to sneak attack her sister: Day 23 in the chamber, they ain’t found me yet but when they do they gon’ be surprised. 

(inspired by the most recent question on Kendare Blake’s asktheauthor on goodreads)

[danafraedrich]

Here's a new tag for you guys! #twosentencehorrorstories . This was inspired by a GoodReads Ask the Author question. Enjoy!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #author #authorsofinstagram #authorsoftumblr #books #booksarelife #booksaremagic #bookstagram #bookstagramcommunity #bookstagrammer #fantasy #fantasyauthor #fantasywriter #indieauthor #read #reading #writer #writerscommunity #writerslife #writersofinstagram #writersoftumblr #yaauthor #yalit #yawriter #goodreads #asktheauthor