The original GA member, Myr, is mostly found behind the scenes (Don't look behind that curtain!) on the site, but he's also an author. As you'll see from his interview, that isn't always easy to do with everything else he has going on. I hope you enjoy this interview, and if you haven't had a chance, go check out his featured story and download the Signature background!

Who do you like best, Jerry or Tom?
Jerry, obviously.

Do you eat your fruits and vegetables?
Nope and Nope. Still don't eat any fruits, but I do eat enough vegetables.

What are you wearing (and no fibbing!)?
Polo shirt, kahkis, boxer briefs, socks and shoes. But that what you get when you ask questions when I'm on lunch at work.

Gay fiction has gone through quite an evolution since you began GA. What do you think the biggest change is?
Popularity, by far. Gay fiction has gone mainstream. It used to be difficult to find it, and now its everywhere.

What’s your favorite genre to write and why?
Fantasy. I'm a big fan of escapism and as an engineer working on cutting edge technology on a daily basis, Sci-fi is too much like work. (seriously). With fantasy, I like a world where the entire playing field can be flipped around to fit the plot. As long as you have rules and consistently follow them at least.

What was your biggest challenge in writing back when you wrote Nick Cringle? How about now?
My biggest challege hasn't changed. It's time and focus. I need my free time to align with my ability to focus on a task. The two don't align often. I'll get free time and want to rest or I'll get a great idea I want write about, but be in the middle of work. It get's really annoying after awhile.

Nick is very self-assured, though he’s just a teen. Was that part of his ‘heritage’ or just the way he came to you as a character?
Nick is an only child that grew up knowing what his life's work would be. That removes a lot of uncertainly in life and gives him the strong confidence of knowing who and what you are. When we meet him, he also has the powers that come with the sack, to so speak. So, in this case, it was a combination of both nature and nurture.

Did Nick’s character or your interesting spin on the Santa mythos for your short story come to you first?
It was sort of both. I started with the general idea of Santa's son, and Nick quickly popped into my head. And he sort of wrote himself. The character quickly dictated the twists to the Santa mythos though. If that makes any sense?

Do you have a favorite MM story that features a Christmas theme?
I can't really think of one off the top of my head.

I want to thank Myr for taking the time to do the interview, with his busy schedule and all. I hope everyone enjoyed it (and maybe if you have a fav MM Christmas story, you can share it here).