It's day 7 of our 2011 MM Favorites, and this series wouldn't be complete with out a few fun interviews with some of this year's favorite authors. I asked a variety of authors different questions, some correspond with our posts and some are more about about writing. Here's today's fun questions:
If you could have one paranormal power, what would it be and why?
Samantha Young (The Lunarmorte Series):
I think I’d love to be a shapeshifter. You can be anything you wanted, anytime you wanted. There’s so much freedom in that. Sounds awesome. If I couldn’t be a shapeshifter I’d be a mindreader because… well… I’m just really nosy.
Debbie Viguie (Unleashed):
I'm thinking eternal life (but preferably without the blood sucking!)
Nancy Holder (Unleashed):
Super speed so I get it all done and still have time read down my TRB pile AND watch all the TV shows I have seasons passes for!
Sophie Jordan (Vanish):
Oh, that's tough. In my Firelight series, every draki has a different talent. There are so many cool paranormal abilities to pick from ... but the one thing they all have in common is the ability to fly. So ... I guess I would pick that power. I can't tell you how many dreams I've had where I was flying. It's the ultimate freedom. When I was writing the first Firelight novel I had several "flying" dreams. I would actually tap into those dreams and recall the sensation of flying in order to write those flying scenes. It'd be cool to experience it for real.
Aprilynne Pike (Illusions):
I'm afraid my one paranormal power isn't very interesting. I would fly. I have always wished to be able to fly through the air. It is one of my very first childhood wishes! I used to pretend I was flying when I was swimming and just loved the feeling of being free and weightless! And, of course, heights thrill me!
Shannon Delany (Secrets & Shadow):
If I could have one paranormal power I think it would be the power to slow time down around me every once in a while without being impacted myself. I like being able to say the right thing at the right time or deliver a witty reply but there are days my caffeine-to-blood ratio is off and the words aren't flying. On those days I'd love to see the verbal opening, slow the world down so I could come up with my best reply, and then go!
Who's your favorite Hot Boy with Sword?
Carrie Harris (Bad Taste in Boys): This is a dangerous question. Dangerously AWESOME, that is. I've actually dated hot boys with swords. Some of those swords were even made out of metal instead of PVC. But anyway, I digress. I'm going to go with Tom Imura from ROT AND RUIN. He's sensitive. He's sweet. He can ginsu a zombie in five seconds or less. And he has his own collector's card. I'm a geek girl; I can't resist a guy that I can collect and trade with my friends. Which sounds a lot pervier than I intended, but you know what I mean, right? RIGHT? Buehler? Buehler with a sword?
This is what happens when I have too much caffeine.
Myra McEntire (Hourglass): Ben Barnes. I mean ... Prince Caspian. Oh, come on, I really mean Ben Barnes. Unless it's Kit Harrington. I mean ... Jon Snow. Who are we kidding here? Kit Harrington.
(this is my Christmas present for Sophie & her viewing pleasure) *snickers*
Who's your favorite fictional character with an accent?
Thank you to Myra McEntire, Saundra Mitchell, Tara Hudson, Sophie Jordan, Shannon Delany, Samantha Young, Debbie Viguie, Nancy Holder, Aprilynne Pike & Carrie Harris for stopping by today!
LOL to Myra McEntire's answer to the accent question. I'm pretty sure all the boys where I live have that "softer, more drawl-y Georgia thing going on," and it's not that romantic. lol
ReplyDeleteI wish I had that super power today! Merry and Happy and Joyous to all!
ReplyDeleteNancy Holder
KM- I totally agree! There's something about that accent that draws you in.
ReplyDeleteNancy- I do too!! That would allow me to get everything done today. Merry Christmas to you too!
Between Saundra's comments about James McAvoy/Professor X and Myra's comments about Michael and Kaleb's accents I'm a big puddle of mush. This may be my favorite MM post all year ;)
ReplyDeleteSo happy to be counted among such a wondrous group of authors! Thanks Mundie Moms and Merry Christmas! :-)
ReplyDelete*stares at PrInce Caspian pic* You were saying?!?
ReplyDeleteAmy- I had a comment about Myra's boys, but I didn't feel like it was one others needed to read. ROTFL. #dirty
ReplyDeleteSamantha- You're so welcome! Merry Christmas to you too! :)
Sophie- You're so lucky I can't photo shop or else you might have seen yourself inserted into this picture. ;)
Ha! Totally agree with Merlin! :D Though kinda like Prince Arthur more... ;) LOVED the interview! Who knew authors could be so fun? :P
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