#ScribesAndMakers 2.4 — Our next featured creator is a comic artist. Tell us about a comic strip or web comic you enjoy.
If you asked me about an artist for comics I love, I would have said Rachael Stott. But for comic strips and the like, my heart says Calvin and Hobbes or The Peanuts. Always. Reading the funnies/funny pages in the newspaper gives me an insurmountable joy.
#ScribesAndMakers 2.5 — You now have the same occupation as the main character of your current WIP (or book you are reading/last read) What job are you doing?
I'm an author! How ironic is that?! Also, I'm suddenly amazing at painting. That one's a surprise.
#ScribesAndMakers 2.6 — Our featured creator makes graphic novels. As a reader, which do you think is more important in a graphic novel, art or words?
Every single part of a graphic novel is important. But here's the thing... It would only be a novel if the art wasn't there or wasn't even worth looking at. Just food for thought.
#ScribesAndMakers 2.8 — How do you define a book? Do audiobooks and graphic novels fit your definition?
First off, I hate when people say that audiobooks don't count as reading. I roll my eyes so far back that I can see my brain. In my eyes, even comics count as reading as well. Why shouldn't they? It's ALL reading. They all count. They're all a part of the creative writing process and enjoying the work that others have labored over. It's all literature.
#ScribesAndMakers 2.10 — What is the most out-of-character creative thing you enjoy? That thing that never matches the assumptions about you.
Ooooh, what a fantastic question. My friends and family know me so well, and that makes this one really hard to answer for me. I might have to say (in reference to new friends) that it might be my affinity for #LEGO. I was featured in the magazines as a kid, had a fully built LEGO city (which was all original), even made a few sets that they sold, and still go to conventions and stuff these days. I'm a big ol' nerd.
#ScribesAndMakers 2.11 — Aside from the official birthday song and the ubiquitous Beatles song, is there a song about birthdays you like?
Does 50's In Da Club count? Because, hell yes. I'm a big fan, always have been. 🔥
#ScribesAndMakers 2.13 — How well do you sing? If you don't consider yourself a good singer, do you sing anyway?
I was in choir when I was younger and then even select choir as well. I still sing, but not *nearly* as well. I'm probably yucky now. Also, random fact, my girlfriend is actually a classically (opera) trained singer.
#ScribesAndMakers 2.14 — How are things going for you this month, creatively or otherwise?
I wrote a bit yesterday and today for the first time this month. It was absolutely therapeutic. I also read the other day for the first time this month as well. That was nice. And I've read some more since then, too. I had to say goodbye to my sweet girl earlier in the month, so it's been a tough one. I'm missing my pretty black kitty, Esmeralda. I've also had a lot of medical procedures. All in all, it's been a hard month for me. 💔
#ScribesAndMakers 2.16 — Do you have a favourite decade of music? Which one(s)?
Of course. 50s-60s music will always have my *entire* heart. It's my favorite time period. Some of my favorite groups: the Drifters, the Platters, Solomon Burke, the Four Seasons, Elvis, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, etc.
#ScribesAndMakers 2.17 — Share a fun memory from a past SAM prompt.
I could never ever choose just one! That's so totally not fair. This entire project has given me so much joy. It's such a fun hashtag to take part in, and I've made some great buddies from it.
#ScribesAndMakers 2.18 — Our next featured creator has done her own book covers. Have you ever or would you ever do your own cover?
I do! I make all of my own covers. Ironically, mine are also done similarly to hers. But I'll say this a million times, @Firlefanz has the best book covers in the world. And not only that, her *books* are the best as well.
Anyway, here's a few of mine that I'm particularly fond of. I've made so many over the years, but there's a handful that I love dearly.
#ScribesAndMakers 2.19 — Our featured creator is an avid gamer. Does gaming affect your creativity?
Always. I'm a heavy, heavy gamer, anything sci-fi, fantasy, horror, etc. I also love Animal Crossing. I'm a huge fan of the The Witcher in general, books and games, for example. We have Baldur's Gate 3, The Witcher 3, Diablo 3 or 4, Stardew Valley, Mortal Kombat 11, Skyrim, LotRO, Call of Duty Zombies, and many others.
Gaming only further grows my creativity; it never smothers it. There's nothing better for writers, I swear. A lot of my author friends are also gamers as well.
#WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon #Gamer #Gaming #GamingCommunity
#ScribesAndMakers 2.20 — The alpha male is a misconception perpetuated in popular media that our featured creator works against in her wolf books. What's a misconception that bothers you in popular media?
Oooh, I could say so much about this one. *cracks knuckles* Let me gather my thoughts first. I write both spicy and sweet romance. Paranormal romance, romantic fantasy, romantasy, dark romance, etc. The whole shebang. Let's talk about somethings that bother me about the genre, or common misconceptions you'll find. I'll list them.
• Romantasy is only about dark themes... While some romantasy stories may have darker themes, there are also lighter and more lighthearted stories within the genre.
• Romantasy is only about love... *rolls eyes* This is a misconception, as romantasy can explore various aspects of love, including relationships, love triangles, and even love for magical creatures. Basically, understanding these misconceptions can help our readers appreciate the depth and variety of romantasy stories available in the market.
• Romance novels are all the same... This is a common belief that romance novels follow a formulaic structure, but in reality (as we as writers obviously know), they can vary widely in plot and character development.
• Romance is only about love at first sight... Ugh. Romance novels explore a wide range of love stories, including misunderstandings, personal growth, and the complexities of relationships.
#ScribesAndMakers 2.21 — Talk To Me Day. Featured Creator: @Firlefanz
From one author with "wolf shifters" to another, something along the same vein, I have two questions for new readers to see...
• How does the full moon affect your wolf's behavior, or do you give them control over their transformations?
• What's the most challenging part of living with a wolf identity in your world?
I thought they might be interesting for others to read.
"How does the full moon affect your wolf's behavior, or do you give them control over their transformations?"
The moon does not affect my wolves, so yes, they have full control over their transformation. It’s why I never call them werewolves (they don’t like that term, either). Instead, they are always “wolf shifters” in my world. It also means they really look like normal wolves, not giant ones or the TV werewolves.
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I do my best to base their “wolf” behavior on actual wolves. That means, a pack is basically a family, and their hunting is also realistic. Many wolves eat a lot of mice and rats, it’s not all a glorious hunt.
As Alice finds out in Book 5, eating rats is not always safe, however...
Wolves of the South (Book 1 is free in all stores)
https://books2read.com/WolvesSouthQuest
@floofpaldi I like that song too. And, if I were adding to this question, I would say Happy Birthday by Stevie Wonder.
