#yay asks

[kawareo]

Nails by Call me Karizma is a durgetash song from Gortash's perspective send ask

you know, i wasn't sure what to expect but then the first line is literally "you've got some daddy issues, its not like that's an issue" and

yeah, anon, you're 100% correct

[lllivia]

which yellowjacket character are you eating and why?

Lottie, Nat, Shauna and Jackie (not in that way tho 😍) jk I'd prb eat Mari just bcs I don't like her that much 😭

[ziggy-stardust-is-in-love]

Have you listened to any of the Les Mis soundtrack yet?

not yet I keep forgetting 😭 but I did just watch Emo the musical recommended by my dear @natitith and it was surprisingly good. Really comforting at least. Hold on bro I’m gonna put on the Les mis soundtrack right now

[sleeplesslark]

Would you rather only draw fanart or only write fanfic for the rest of your life?

Write fanfic.

Don't get me wrong I like drawing, but it confuses me at anything close to the higher levels. Graphs, color gradients, proportions, anatomy, I just don't have an eye for it. When I look at art criticism I don't get it, like when someone says the proportions of something are off so the character would actually be 12 ft tall or the way a character's arm is bent indicates its broken.

On another level I never feel able to express what I want with art. When I share it people are quick to give corrections or even laugh. So there's a disconnect from what I and others see. I'll be very proud of a piece, spend hours on the anatomy and angles, and still have someone laugh as soon as I show them. I can't properly express myself through art.

Writing I can. Like, don't get me wrong people misinterpret what I mean in writing all the time but usually I can see what they see when it's pointed out. Usually I understand the critique and can act on it. There's not the same invisible barrier.

Hope that makes sense.

[ranger-tater]

19 and 36 :D

19- personality fact: uhhhhh I am a big people pleaser to a nearly unhealthy degree

36- where’d I’d like to live: this is a tough question tbh. I think there’s a lot of places that would really suit me but probably either England or Norway. My besties live in those two, and I love British history from like the stone age to 1810s, but it also gets way too hot there. So Norway. It’s cold, very open, there’s moose! There’s plenty of cool history in Scandinavia, and the Viking age is baller! Both would probably be good for someone who wants to be an archeologist (me)

[yaymiyas]

The way you write yan!jock makes me wanna beat him to death with a sledgehammer /pos

this is the nicest thing somebody has ever said to me

[sourtomatola]

Boop

The unending horror

[zelda-without-a-licence-plate]

Your Yunobo has me in shambles. I love him so much, and they did him dirty in both games. I love his soft belly and punk aesthetic. I can't stop looking at his sweet face

That’s literally so awesome I’m so glad you like him it makes me extremely happy because yeah the games undersell him so bad (he didn’t even get an official art release alongside the other champions and he didn’t get an extra switch icon like the other champions either!!!!! Shame!!!!) but I think he is so awesome and great and want to give him the attention and content he deserves...... anarchocommunist leader Yunobo is REAL to ME

[aelinfireheartgalathynius]

I think it's awesome that you're such a big fan of fantasy novels, me too! I wanted to your opinion about something. I came across a post where you say SJM's books are masterclasses, and I found them to be solid books, but not uniquely great. Can you explain what in your view makes them great at narrative pacing and worldbuilding, and how that compares to other great books in the genre like those by Ursula K. Le Guin or Jacqueline Carey? I'm curious about your pov, since you've been reading fantasy for so long. Please keep up the great blog!

Happy to meet another fantasy lover! And thanks!

Honestly, I don't think comparing authors to each other (unless it's in a "you'd probably love X" way) is useful — fantasy has grown to encompass such a wide array of writing styles. Sarah's style isn't 100% certified unique, because no art is 100% unique. But her style does stand apart from most fantasy writers, especially ones who stuck to a more rigidly traditional style. I think plot pacing, tropes, writing style etc are all personal preferences. I personally prefer the styles of VE Schwab, Sarah J Maas, Naomi Novik, Kristin Cashore... To name a few. Others might hate all of those authors' styles and prefer something completely different. And that's totally fine. Great, even. (As long as those people don't judge me or call me a child for not enjoying the type of writing they find "good," but I know that's not what you're doing here!)

I stand by what I said in that post about Sarah's writing, but that doesn't mean it was objective truth. My mother, for example, has different reading preferences than I do and would probably dislike SJM. And that's fine.

In my opinion, Sarah's style stands out. I came into this not really wanting to get into the reasons but I'll touch on them since you asked:

Her worldbuilding is phenomenal, but I don't feel the need to write a dissertation about it. I feel like the huge level of acclaim she's received for what I call the "Marvel Cinematic Universe of fantasy books" speaks for itself. She has done something remarkable and, in my experience, very unique. If you don't know what I'm referring to, I'd recommend looking up the ending of House of Sky and Breath (I don't like to post about it explicitly because it's such a world changing plot twist).

Her plot pacing is, again, phenomenal in my opinion. All of her books have that 'unputdownable' quality that comes from an author knowing exactly how to pace chapters to keep readers engaged. It's doubly impressive knowing that the majority of her books are multi-POV, too, so she kept multiple stories well-paced and engaging at the same time in each book. It's most obvious when you look at Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn: the reason the tandem read works so well is that she was extremely thorough in making sure the plot pacing and timelines lined up perfectly in two books that came out a year apart.

Her characters are wonderfully written — again, in my opinion. Their thoughts, feelings and motivations all feel real and make sense to me. Her characters experience things like periods (including actual mentions of bleeding and cramps), realistic depictions of trauma and PTSD (I have PTSD, so that's not hypothetical), characters that grow and learn, characters that fuck up, characters that are multifaceted, characters that fall in love more than once, and more.

The emotional rawness of many of her characters and plotlines is also something that sets her apart from many authors. Yes, a lot of books can make readers feel things, but there is something so deeply raw and heart-wrenching about Nesta's self-hatred, Feyre's PTSD, Aelin's struggle with her title and power (and her torture), Manon's questioning about whether monsters are born or made (and whether she is one), Hunt's deep guilt, Bryce's inconsolable grief, literally everything about Lidia Cervos, and more.

I believe that people should read whatever makes them happy, and everyone reacts differently to art — there are books that touched my soul in ways I can barely describe, that I see as beautiful and astonishing... And they still have some one star reviews. That's the beauty of art.

I don't like a lot of "classic" fantasy, but I don't feel the need to convince anyone that those books or writers aren't good or don't deserve their acclaim. Just like I don't really think I need to convince anyone that SJM's books deserve respect — her work speaks for itself, and if you personally don't see why so many people love it, then it wasn't meant for you. And that's totally fine. No need to force yourself to read it!

I don't need or want to convince you that SJM's writing is a masterclass. If that doesn't ring true to you, that's fine. It's true for me, and for hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of other readers (over 38 million copies of her books have been sold worldwide, so I don't think millions is a stretch).

I hope that last bit didn't come across as aggressive or rude, it's just my thoughts on your question! Thanks for dropping by, anon, and thank you for asking in such a nice way. A lot of people don't do that. ♥️

[tomato-turn]

28, 23 17, 16, 13

28. last meal on earth?

Maybe something sweet. Like ice cream.

23. do you wear jewelry?

Occasionally. Like earrings and/or necklace.

17. an anxious compulsion you do every day?

I honestly don't know.

16. thoughts on mint chocolate chip?

Never tried it. Seems tasty.

13. first thing you’re doing in the purge?

Would depend on the mood. If I'm not feeling it, I'll try to stay safe or else go on a killing spree..

[omoris-bar]

*Sticks a sunflower into eyesocket*

[HANDS~KUN appears and slaps the flower]

Try that again. I dare you

[kawareo]

For the ask game - 1, 9, 20

:3

From your username (and the fact that i dont really talk about my other ocs) im gonna guess this is about my durge lol

1. How did you choose their name?

Strike is actually short for Hellstrike! In the original story he's made for he plays the role of the main villain and it is related to him wanting to destroy Hell, but the actual name idea came years ago from my archery friend who was listening to me infodump and then suggested that name because I was stuck lol

9. If your character could have handed their their role in the plot to someone else, would they have?

Nope. Strike is content with his place in the world, he doesn't mind being the bad guy if needed

20. Which of your OCs would you most like to meet in person, if they could become real, or you could visit them, for a day?

Gonna be completely honest and say none of them lmao, i write some horrible people who'd want nothing to do with me and would at best ignore me and at worst kill me. Strike is my favorite by a long shot (in case you couldn't tell) but neither him in his own canon or in bg3 where he's Durge is he a person i would survive meeting for an entire day

[galaxy-starshine]

Orchid - What is your OC's biggest fear?

Daisy - What inspired you to create your OC?

Marigold - Describe your OC in three words or less

OC: Absynth

orchid- being forgotten

daisy- our D&D campaign! we expanded on it tho lol

marigold- gay trickery lyrical

[clanofjones]

Your tags on the cat eyebrow post almost made me laugh and wake my little sibling

The tags in question-

Glad you liked them! I try-

[the-thing-of-worms]

Are the Wormmen actually works?

Ooo good question! They are not earth worms!

[badluck990]

What is your opinion on Mexican food?

Can't get enough of it