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Wacky Wednesday: Ask An Author #11


Renee Stevens

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Ask an Author #11

 

Welcome back to another quirky question and answer session with your favorite authors!

 

In AtA #10, we had questions for authors Iarwain, James Savik, and Mark92.

 

In AtA #11, we hear from authors Adam Thomas, Ieshwar, Krista, and forum fiend methodwriter85.

 

For their protection, the members who asked these questions shall remain nameless (unless they choose to reveal themselves). :lol: Please note that all author replies are copied as is, spelling errors and grammar eccentricities original to the individual.

 

Today’s first author is Adam Thomas, but he chooses to be known on the site as an Editor first and author second. From the eastern side of the U.S., Adam leads a busy life, but still finds time to follow soccer and politics, and to poke around the forums here on GA. You can check out his gallery for pics of the mountains where he lives, and stop by his story, And the Rain Falls, to leave him some feedback. Let’s help him get unstuck with a little encouragement!

To Adam Thomas:
Are there any specific themes or personality types in your work? What are they? Is this on purpose or something you recognized after you started posting?

 

In most of my wrok i've noticed that I tend to portray a sense of loss. I write a lot of stories around loss because it's something i've experienced a lot of within my life and because of that I try to take the emotions that I go through and portray them in the lives of my characters. I wouldn't say that I do this on purpose, only that it is what is easiest to write. It flows from me much more naturally than other emotions and topics.

 

Today’s next author is Ieshwar. (and btw, that’s an “i” at the beginning -- I wonder how it’s pronounced?) 2013 will mark Ieshwar’s 7th year with GA and in all this time he’s finished high school and gone on to college, traveled to new and exciting places, and learned how to use his gaydar. He has also posted almost two dozen stories and poems across a variety of genres, such as the creepy horror story Hunter and the sweet 2009 anthology story Alkier.

To Ieshwar:
What is your favorite genre and why?

 

As a writer and as a reader, I avoid restricting myself to one genre in particular but many times, I do find myself drawn to the romance genre. I started with romance stories and I still write romance stories. I guess it's because as a closeted gay guy, I get to live the life I would never be able to live in broad daylight through these stories. I can be whoever I want to be, I can be with whoever I want, I can be wherever I want. I live my fantasies, the life I would never have through these stories. Or maybe it's just the toll of the endless romance novels and Bollywood movies I have been through.

 

Today’s final author is Hosted Author Krista. As “the Mean One,” Krista is one of the mods who has helped keep GA running the last few years; however, in 2013, Krista made a New Year’s resolution to write more and officially stepped down from many of her duties. I suppose I’m not the only one who will miss Krista smacking me around a little. :P With luck, it will all be worth it when she starts churning out more great stories! In truth, that’s not the only reason Krista backed off a bit, as she and her hubby have some new real-life responsibilities. They are learning to be parents with their brand new twins. Congratulations! Alas, there are no pictures yet, so you’ll have to haunt Krista’s blog for updates. Encouragement on the writing front should be directed to Standing in Shadows, where Krista has been keeping us readers dangling for nearly 3 years. C’mon, Krista, quit kissing those babies and write! :lol:

To Krista:
Do reviews or readers' comments (or lack of) affect your writing/story or your writing habits?

 

The short answer would be, no. There are constructive critiques of my writing that I will always take into consideration. Some of it has helped me develop and some have been road blocks for me as well. Early on readers' comments and feedback was important to me, they are what fueled me or when lacking, had me questioning the story. In the beginning my writing was more for readers and less for me. Now I do most of my writing for myself when I'm feeling creative. Comments and feedback are always welcomed and appreciated, they just don't affect or hinder my motivation or change my stories from where they seem to be going. Some readers worry about that, whether or not their comments will completely unravel a story or author. A story should never deviate from where the author wants it to go based on what readers are saying. I live by that in my writing now.

 

As a special feature in today’s post, say hello to MethodWriter. If you are active in the forums, chances are you’ve met him before. He’s also from the eastern coast of the U.S. where he enjoys the beach (isn’t it cold up there?). He’s also a big sports fan, as evident by the thread he posted for Funny Sport Reactions. Although not a “writer” per se, MethodWriter is a “manic poster” in the forums. He lurks and he posts and he keeps us all entertained.

To MethodWriter:
So, we know you don't wear the "author" label, nor do you post short stories or novels; however,
GA
readers have noticed frequent (some say nonstop day and night) posting from you on a variety of topics. Will you tell us about that? For example, how does your real life support your
GA
life?

 

I've been an internet discussion board junkie since I was about 13, so there's that. I've also been online friends with Mark Arbour since he started writing the CAP Saga, as I became part of his beta reader team. Mark started calling me his "muse", of sorts, and he encouraged me to throw ideas at him to see what might be good enough to use. Things went from there. I have a lot of ideas and interests, and I enjoy sharing them.

 

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: Cia, Riley Jericho, and Thomas Nealy.

 

Want to ask your favorite author a question? Simply PM me (Dark).

 

Until next time!

 

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With luck, it will all be worth it when she starts churning out more great stories!

 

 

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Good questions! I especially enjoyed the inclusion of Methodwriter. It just shows the community of GA is bigger than just those of us that contribute stories. Well done. :)

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