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

In AtA #25, we had questions for authors Aditus, Nephylim, and Stephanie L. Danielson.

In AtA #26, we hear from carringtonrj, joann414, and Mark Arbour.

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 we start with Promising Author Carringtonrj. It’s been about a year since RJ was promoted to promising, in March 2014. With us since 2011, RJ has gifted us with more than 50 different stories. Not to mention all the reviews and story comments! I first noticed RJ when Queertown came along. It was one of the first gender-bending stories to grace GAstories, crazy and bold and just beautiful in its explorations of the differences between gender and sexuality. What you may not know is that RJ has a doctorate and studied at Oxford University, but that may not surprise you considering the deliciousness of the writing that has graced the site since this author first wandered in. Oh, and RJ’s story Man of Montana started as a request, so don’t be afraid to suggest topics for writing.

To Carringtonrj: I am amazed how you can find beautiful, gorgeous words on such a variety of subjects. Is there any theme under queer-world that you would not explore, even if requested and why?

Joann414 was one of the first supporters of the Ask an Author feature, first appearing in AtA #2 with a question about writing advice. Back then, she was “… 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.” Although we see her less these days than in the past, she’s brave enough to post her age on her profile, keeps us updated on the latest shenanigans at home and work (stay away from the oil, pretty lady!) and passes along encouragement and good cheer at every available opportunity. Send this wonderful woman a happy thought when you have the time, and be sure to check out I'm Here for the Party, the holiday-themed 11^th story posted by Joann. If everyone who has ever received a review from Joann gave her one in return, she’d be one of the most-reviewed authors on the site! Write on, Joann!

To Joann414: Who is a published author that has affected you the most and why?

Last on my list for today is fan-favorite Mark Arbour. His profile now boasts “There can be only one!” and at 20,000+ likes, is there any author more closely followed? I could list all his stories, but we’d be here all day. Mark’s forums are among the most popular as well. Have a question or comment about a plot point or character? There’s plenty of people just waiting to help you out or argue the finer points, not to mention the author himself! And although he doesn’t add to it much, Mark’s blog can give you a touch of insight to this amazing author as well. It’ll be May soon and Mark’s birthday, so stop by and tell him to write his 2015 blog and tell us all about what it’s like being over the hill. And keep your fingers crossed that he’ll be around to keep the Cap and Bridgemont series going longer than the Energizer Bunny.

To Mark Arbour: How many chapters or what period of time do you see the current book Flux covering?

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!

See you next time, with authors Andrew Q. Gordon, Mark Arbour, and Rob Colton.

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