Best Blogger award

Rayne Spyrell and Ghostie tagged for this a LONG time ago, but better late than never, right?

Ghostie's Questions

1. What is you favorite aspect of blogging?
Definitely interacting with my readers! I have such lovely friends and followers here, and it's really wonderful to get into conversation in the comments. :)

2. Your least favorite?
Em, I don't like the fact that just anyone can read the blog and possibly comment with junk or steal pictures. But it is the Internet age. :/
 

3. What's one of the best books you've read this year?

THIS YEAR? As in 2015? Well, when you asked this, it was 2014. So Golden Daughter by Anne Elisabeth Stengl. One of the best books period. 

 

4. Describe yourself in five words.

Imaginative, determined, head-strong, and compassionate.

5. If you were supreme ruler of the world, what would be the first thing you'd do?

Ask NOT to be the supreme ruler of the world. 

 

6. What Disney character do you relate to most? (Yes, I did just ask that.)

Okay...Belle? We like books, we like helping people, we love family, we kind of feel awkward in town. 

7. Do you have many siblings? 

Just one! But he's the right one! :) Big brothers are the best!

8. Think of a book, any book at all. Now, what's one thing you would change about that book?

It just so happens The Silmarillion has been on my mind as of late. :) So that one. And as for what I would change? Look for that in the last question. 

 

9. Who is one of your biggest role models? (Besides the obvious answer.)
Anne Elisabeth Stengl is an incredible role model for any author considering her dedication to her writing. But she really is a wonderful person to aspire to in character as well, with her kind interaction with her fans and the amazing opportunities and encouragement she has provided for aspiring authors. 
 

10. Autumn or spring?

Spring, I guess...Autumn is beautiful, but there are too many yellow-jackets. (If I publicly embarrass myself, it probably involves yellow-jackets.)

11. What's a yet-unreleased book or movie you are really excited about?

Poison Crown by Anne Elisabeth Stengl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12. Realistic fiction, or speculative? Why?

 Well, probably speculative, but I like the sort of speculative that's realistic if that makes sense. Something that feels incredibly real and true, even though its in another world. 

13. What is one of your favorite non-fiction books?

 Whoa. I really had to stop and think about that one there. Oh! Oh, but I just got it! Hope Rising by Kim Meeder!

14. What's something happening this month that you are really excited about?
 Well, the winners for Five Enchanted Roses were just announced, and even though I didn't win, it is still awfully exciting! 

15. Alright then; the last question. You have just had a mysterious ring of great power that can turn the wearer invisible entrusted into your care, and told that it must--must--be destroyed at all costs. What are you going to do? 

I'm going to try to figure out how to destroy it, seek wise council and true friends. My epic journey awaits!

Rayne's Questions

2.  What is your favorite genre of music?

That really, really varies...

3.  If you had to choose another time period to live in, which era would you choose?

Oh...oo...I can think of all the reasons why I wouldn't want to live in a time period...but uh, maybe the Victorian age. I loved the dresses.

4.  If you could go back in time to meet any historical figure, who would you want to meet?
Hmm....every historical figure I'm thinking of right now I can't really say I'd want to meet in person. Uh....Oh! Maybe Queen Esther! 

5.  If I said the word "faerie", what would be the first thing to come to your mind?

Eanrin, faerie knight and bard of Goldstone Wood!  

6.  Are mermaids charming, friendly creatures who rescue you from shipwrecks and fall in love with the prince-  Or are they dangerous predators who cause the shipwrecks? What is your opinion?

I suspect there are all different sorts. Personally, I've developed a theory that their personality matches their habitat. Mermaids who live in streams or creeks (and thus are are small, unless they are of a more elemental nature) would be much more innocent and friendly, but I suspect ocean mermaids are treacherous, powerful, and completely unpredictable. 

7.  If you were a color, what would you be?

Sky blue? Yes, I think so. Bright, optimistic, and eager for possibilities. I don't know, it just seems like the most fitting color.

8.  What are your thoughts on foreshadowing in fiction?  Do you like it, or does it just distract you?

I highly approve! Especially if the foreshadowing is just subtle enough that you don't see it until you actually reach that point in the book and you realize it was leading up to it! 

9.  If you discovered you had superpowers, what would you do?  

Wow, that's really tricky. I think it would depend on what sort of superpower it is--one meant to heal, one meant to destroy, or one that could go either way. Whichever it is, I'd likely try to keep it hidden from most people, cause I wouldn't want to suddenly disappear and then find myself in some government compound......

10.  Moving on from that question, if you found out there were others like you, what would you do then?

Are they trapped in a government compound with me? Then I try to form a team so we can break out and become awesome heroes of the entire world!!!

11.  If you were given the opportunity to travel into space for one week, would you do it?  You're allowed to take two people with you. (All-expense-paid trip, of course!)

Nope! No...I'm not a daredevil like that, and I'm terrified of heights. 

12.  Picture this:  You're lost in a magical wood, when you are suddenly attacked by a band of shadowy creatures.  You flee, but you cannot run fast enough and they soon overtake you.  Just as you think you are finished, two figures come to your rescue out of nowhere.  One is an elf ranger with white-blond hair and forest-colored garb.  The other is tall and imposing, wearing long black robes.  His hair is wild and dark, his face is horribly scarred, and his eyes glow red.    After dispensing with the shadow-creatures, the elf urges you to come with him, saying that you are in great danger and they've been waiting for you for a long time.  The red-eyed man warns you that the elf is a liar who is trying to kill you.  Red Eyes tell you that you should go with him instead, because he's your only way out of the forest alive.  Elf Ranger places himself protectively between you and Red Eyes.  They're ready to fight each other- probably to the death.  It's clear that you'll have to be the one to make the choice.  

Who do you trust?

Okay, to be honest, I would go with the elf. I mean...an elf...or a red eyed, dark-robed figure? I understand from several books that you can't judge by appearances, but so far the elf's actions are also weighing in his favor. And the majority of magical woods encourage elves over red-eyed folks. 

13.  Wow, that last one was a long question.  Sorry about that!  Here's an easy one.  What is your favorite day of the week?

Friday. Easy Answer.

14.  If you could be in one of the new Star Wars movies, who would you want to be?

Um...well, since I'm a girl, the options are fairly limited. I was going to say Padme, but I don't know. But anybody? Jango Fett! Anything to get wear Mandolorion armor!

15.  If you could go inside any book/movie and save one character, who would you want to save?  (This doesn't necessarily mean their life.  It could mean their loyalty, their innocence, freedom, or even soul!)

I must choose two. Actually, I'm sure I could choose dozens. One that pops to mind is Finnick Odair. I'd happily spare him from his rather sad fate.

But a much older and deeper and more personal wrong to be righted is the fate of Maedhros from The Silmarillion. I would save his soul. This might require going all the way back to the beginning and stopping him from swearing the Oath of Feanor. Wow. What would have gone differently if THAT had happened? He probably would have been eventually killed by one of his brothers or something, but if I could be certain that he was released from the halls of Mandos, than I would be happy. So happy.