Interview Wacky Wednesday: Ask An Author #2

Entry posted by Renee Stevens in Author Interviews March 6, 2013

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Ask an Author #2

And we’re back!

In this series, random questions from GA members have been shot out to various authors here on GA. Those authors have the opportunity to either decline or answer, and the answers are just as quirky as the questions. This shall be a fun way to learn a little more about some of the folks here on GA.

In AtA #1, we had questions for authors furnishedsoul, podiumdavis, and CassieQ.

In AtA #2, we hear from Graeme, Andrew Todd, and Joann414
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For their protection, the members who asked these questions shall remain nameless (unless they choose to reveal themselves). Please note that all author replies are copied as is, spelling errors and grammar eccentricities original to the individual.

Today’s first author, Graeme, has been around GA forever. He’s an Aussie, a dad, a writer, and one of our Mods here on GA. Since 2006, Graeme has posted about 20 different stories, from fictional conversations with his son to more serious Anthology Fare. You’ve also probably spotted him grumbling around in the forums.

To Graeme:

What led you to write the story "A letter to my son"? (inspiration/motivation/etc)

I wrote A Letter To My Son about seven years ago, so I can't remember the exact inspiration, but I do know that comedy, for me, has to flow freely and I can't force it. I think the original motivation came after reading a particularly comic fictional story in one of my wife's horse magazines, about a rider who wasn't aware of how everyone else was reacting. I do know that I also took inspiration from Bryan Dawe's Letters From Kalangadoo, a radio series on ABC radio here in Australia many years ago, about a weekly letter from a country dad to his gay son. His shows were a lot funnier than my short story, but I'm happy with what I came up with.

The next author today is popular newcomer Andrew Todd. Riding Lessons, the first book in the series of the same name, is one of the most followed here on GA. Quite the accomplishment!

To Andrew Todd:

Do you have any other stories planned after “Riding Lessons?”

I actually have three stories on deck. First, I am finishing a Christmas story that I hope will be the first in a Holiday themed collection of stories. I have started writing a new multi-chapter story which will bridge 'Riding Lessons' with the next book in that series, which is in the early planning stages (ie. the 'got it written in my head phase').

Joann414 is our last author in this installment. This is a lady with a big heart who conquered GA early on with her numerous positive and thoughtful reviews. Authors still brag about the number of comments they’ve garnered from this sweet lady.

Recently, she has even posted her own work and had this to ask herself:

What one piece of advice can you give to those thinking of writing or actively writing on the site?

When you post your work, don't wear your feelings on your sleeve, and read all reviews with an open mind. There is a lot of knowledge in a review!

That’s it for now! For more info on these authors, go check out their stories, post in their forums, and/or catch them in chat!

Coming next time: Luka Fox, Johnathan Colourfield, and Q.

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Until next time!

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