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

In AtA #34, we had questions for authors Columbusguy, craftingmom, and pmdacey.

In AtA #35, we hear from authors AC Benus, Aditus, 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.

Our first author today is San Francisco resident, foodie, and historian AC Benus. Since we last questioned him in AtA #30, AC Benus has been promoted to Promising status. Congrats again! Perhaps you know him from his poetry, or perhaps you’ve read one of his series, such as The Judas Tree Novellas. This author also likes to post poetry and trivia in his blog, and he’s responded to the poetry prompts. If you’ve ever wondered what a novel in progress looks like, go on over to AC’s gallery and check out the pics for his novel Dignity and its upcoming sequel Destiny. Jack and Dawn are the main characters (amongst an amazing group of supporting characters) in the first novel, but the second is going to feature Jack and Lincoln. Excited yet? In the meantime, we’ll just have to go re-read the original.

To AC Benus: Do you still have the first piece of work you wrote? What are your thoughts on it now that you are a far more experienced writer? Do you think you'll ever publish?

Next up is Promising Author Aditus, whom we last saw in AtA #32. Once a scientist, Aditus continues to let his curiosity guide him and many of his interests pop up in his stories. Just recently Aditus finished his story The Holly and the Ivy, a first-person narrative about family and secrets. Ahh, family and the holidays, aren’t they the greatest? And don’t forget to check out all of the poetry prompts Aditus has responded to! Did you know that Aditus makes a mean lasagna? It’s got five different sauces, of which I’ve made the Béchamel and the cheese. Yum!

To Aditus: What inspired the creation of Jonah from Red Running Shoes. Did the dove as a symbol play a role in his development?

Rounding out our authors today is the infamous Signature Author Mark Arbour. Does anyone have more likes or followers than this guy? C’mon, I mean, he’s only posted a chapter a week (on average) for the past, like, forever! (despite his little vanishing act last year, as if he has a life outside GA!) Mark is currently working on my favorite of his series, Brigemont #7, HMS Valiant and the eternal CAP series, with Black Widow. Can you tell that Mark’s a real fan of George W.? Did you know that Mark Arbour has a Twitter page and a Pintrest site? Get connected so you won’t miss the very second that the next chapter gets posted. Plus, the uniforms posted on pintrest help give the Bridgemont series some extra depth and realism.

To Mark Arbour: Do your characters sometimes write their own stories, or are you always firmly in control?

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 Bill W., Robert Rex, and Sasha Distan!

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