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[pimpernels]

for the writer ask meme - all the ones that end in four

I answered 4 a second ago--I do have a few habits when it comes to writing!

14. What does it take for you to be ready to write a book? (i.e. do you research? outline? make a playlist or pinterest board? wing it?)

I have in fact been known to do... all of these... at some point or another. When I first started Quinsby (the giant fairy tale adventure project I will eventually get back to), I was winging it. 

With Parker and Winthrop (that’s the project Basia and I are working on now), it’s more organized. It has to be, really, since we’re dealing with two brains and what not, but we’ve done outlining, some research, and lots of pinterest boards (which were new to us for writing, but have proven incredibly fun). 

24. Do you remember the moment you decided to become a writer/author?

Sort of? It’s more of an idea of a feeling than a memory of a decision. I was about seven years old. I was home schooled at the time, and my mom was trying to teach me how to write and, as it happened, I hated writing. Absolutely loathed it (to the point that my mom thought there might be something wrong with me. That was how much I hated it). 

But one day I remember thinking I’ll just have to get over it. I’ll have to get over it because authors are writers, and I’m going to be an author one day because authors make books, and that’s the best thing a person can do--or some such. I definitely remember thinking I’d have to get over it.

And lo, not ten years later writing was my favorite pastime. 

34. Unpopular writing thoughts/opinions?

I don’t know that I have any?

44. Why (and when) did you decide to become a writer?

See above for 24! Reasoning remains about the same, except that I’ve already gotten over the hatred of writing, haha. 

54. Favorite first line/opening you’ve written?

That’s a tough one, actually, but I’d have to go with either Hugo was a worrier, which was for this short story about a rather anxious ghost, or The christening should have been a quiet affair, which is the start of my ridiculous fairy tale.

I’m also very fond of the opening line of Parker & Winthrop, but technically Basia wrote that one!

[pimpernels]

littlestitchwitch replied to your photoset: they are princesses, yes, but first and foremost...

I know this wasn’t technically for me, but I LOVE THIS SO MUCH, I forgive you for the terrible PPE, I know its not your fault

I THOUGHT OF YOU WHILE MAKING IT <3 I’m glad you love it even though the PPE is rather horrid. :D

[pimpernels]

for the ask meme thing - multiples of 13. unrelated: I hadn't been to your main page in a while and WOW your theme is gorgeous

hey thanks! I’m quite fond of it at the moment myself. :) 

ahhh, andrea, I can always count on you to keep things interesting with questions! let’s see where multiples of 13 gets us. (update: it got kinda long, so I’ll put the rest of these under a cut)

13: what's something that made you smile today?

I read the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them screenplay after work today, and that definitely made me smile. A lot. 

26: what are the shoes you've had for forever and wear with every single outfit?

I’m actually really, really hard on my shoes, so I don’t have many old pairs! I guess my Doc Martens? I’ve had them for about four years now and while I don’t wear them with every single outfit at the moment, I definitely have in the past. They’re super comfortable and, if I do say so myself, super cute. 

39: what color do you wear the most?

blues and grays of varying shades. 

52: what are your favorite memes of the year so far?

I’m a big fan of the “me, an intellectual” ones because they’re hilarious; also, the resurgence of Joe Biden memes and the sudden arrival of hooded Kermit have been glorious to behold.

65: is there anyone you haven't seen in a long time who you'd love to hang out with?

A number of people! At the moment I would loooove to see my friends Rachel and Stephanie, but alas. They don’t live in Philly. 

78: are you in the minion hateclub or fanclub?

[shudders] hate club. sorry, Katie, if you’re reading this.

91: where do you plan on traveling this year?

Unfortunately, I don’t have any more travel plans this year--my next trip on the books is one to South Carolina for a friend’s wedding in January. BUT, that being said, I did take some pretty fab trips this year (which resulted in me meeting @miscellaineeous, @mccoyquialisms, @whirls, AND @lizznotliz in person, so clearly they were excellent trips!!).

[arramdraper]

for the 3 fictional characters thing: I'm going to go with Lizzie Bennet, Sophie from Howl's moving castle, and maybe Rosethorn??

A++ these are all excellent thank 😍

[queerdirkroxy]

littlestitchwitch replied to your post:hey guys i wanna read a bunch of novels in verse...

not sure if this is what you mean but new found land by allan wolf is the story of lewis in clark told from like 10 perspectives through poetry

oooh interesting, thanks!

[pleaseletmeshowyou]

littlestitchwitch replied to your post “Question: wth is a churros? or is ‘churro’ the singular? how is that...”

churro is the singular, its a Mexican dessert, basically its a fried dough stick covered in cinnamon sugar, often dipped in chocolate

      fitzsimmmonns

It's a Mexican dessert that's literally SO. GOOD. It's like fried dough and cinnamon and sugar. I would fall into a pool for it ngl

      katiekeysburg

The first part is pronounced the same as church.  Chur-row.  People who are not me might roll the r's.

    katiekeysburg

basically a long thin donut, but more dense than most yeast donuts

Thanks guys! I’m pretty sure I’ve seen those around, but they aren’t really a ‘thing’ where I’m from. ;)

[jemmasimmons]

for the literature ask thing - the illiad and the prince

Eee both of these are great questions - thank you for sending them in, dear ♥

The Illiad: What would you rather have: glory, power or a beautiful lover?

I would absolutely hands down pick power. The other two, should I want them, can much more easily come from it ;)

The Prince: What traits do you value most?

I value intelligence, empathy, loyalty and a good nature.

Thanks for hanging out! ♥

[unraveled-k]

for the Ted Cruz thing (I saw it on my dash) the exact phrasing is a "natural born citizen" so someone born to american parents abroad still qualifies, some who becomes a citizen later in life doesn't. but they've never had this happen before - so someone could try to make it an issue

Hmm thank you :D Yeah I didn’t know exactly how it worked, as I’m Canadian myself.