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4. Are there any writers that inspire you?

Quite a number, actually, and I’m probably forgetting about a dozen here. I really like the way @dr-nero-is-god does introspective pieces, and @aloneintherain has a lot of fun, often a bit angsty oneshots, too. My biggest longfic inspiration is probably @lullabyknell​. For profic, I like to think I get a lot in tone from Terry Pratchett (and commitment to the bit from the very many 39 Clues authors).

23. Do you prefer prompts and challenges, or completely independent ideas?

I tend to like pretty structured challenges (exchanges are the big one here, though I only do worldbuildingex with any regularity) or, on the opposite end of the spectrum, ideas that I got while sleep deprived but taken to the hilt.

34. Copy and paste an excerpt you’re particularly fond of.

I’m going to go with this conversation from Rewind (Back to Their Trenches), bc I love Irina and Alistair and they both deserved so much better than they got

"You have a plan."

"I have a scruple," Irina corrects. "No plan. Yet." Alistair sighs and sips his tea.

"I've met the Holts," Alistair says. "Eisenhower is… easily led." Irina snorts; she'd once convinced Eisenhower that there was a clue buried in the fields behind the San Jacinto monument during a (horribly hot, horribly dull, horribly fruitless) trip to Texas using only information she'd found on nearby signage, and he'd almost gotten arrested digging for it. "And his wife has a strong grasp of morality." Irina raises her eyebrows; Mary-Todd had tried to run her off the road before. (Admittedly, Irina had almost gotten her then-fiance arrested, but still. Not exactly a shining example of morality there.) "Her morals aren't necessarily rational, but she sticks to them, and they include not harming children. I trust her more than Cora, at least."

"You haven't trusted Cora since the incident in Mainz," Irina says. Alistair unconsciously rubs his bad leg, remembering how he got one of the poorly-set breaks in it.

"You haven't really trusted Isabel since Niklovana died," Alistair says.

"I didn't think anyone remembered him anymore." From Alistair's perspective, it's been 18 years since her husband had left on a business trip and never come back. 18 years is a long time to remember anyone, especially a man who lived his life halfway in the shadows and who hasn't been spoken of since the Kabras took power.

"No one still within the branch, perhaps," Alistair says, "but certainly not no one. Your husband was a… memorable man, to those who knew him."

"Didn't he try to kill you?"

Aw, thank Alex!!

8. favorite fanfic trope?

UHHHHH HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO CHOOSE

I guess soulmates??? Maybe????? I love all fic tropes okay????????

14. favorite candle scent?

I can’t use scented candles ): Because I have severe migraines that are triggered by any pervasive smells, I can’t use any scented products- not even ones scented naturally. Bc of that, scented candles just smell like Pain to me

48. a walk in the park or a walk on the beach?

18. Three songs that remind you of your best friend hmmmmm... this was a hard one! I decided to do my IRL best friend, so it’s not any of you guys from the Discord. I love you all thought!!

Youth – Daughter

The Kids Aren’t Alright – Fall Out Boy

South London Forever – Florence + The Machine

20. Three songs that remind you of the person who sends this one Ooh! I suck at this usually,  but some things I think you might like/fit your vibes!

Open Up Your Eyes – Emily Blunt (same kind of feel as Ready As I’ll Ever Be)

Genghis Khan – Miiike Snow (watch the music video, trust me on this)