Longlivemarshmallows
Our first author is the KHR Fandom’s own LONGLIVEMARSHMALLOWS! Thank you for being our guinea pig (hehe). Now, on to the interview!
1. Is writing a passion or a hobby for you?
I think writing is both a passion and a hobby for me, although I’d say that it started out as a hobby.
2. If the former, when and why did you decide to become an author?
When I was 12-13 years old, I just started to have this odd story in my mind, and so I decided to write it out and see what happened. And before I knew it, I was thinking up of character names, a different world, persoalities…plots. It got pretty exciting, actually! And it was some time there, in the midst of all that, that I decided that I wanted to be an author. At that time, reading was pretty much what I did with my spare time (I know, I probably shouldn’t have done that) and I enjoyed it very much, like how you’re practically in a different world when you read. You all know that feeling, don’t you? The real world just suddenly dissappears… it was fun :)
3. How often do you write? What time during the day do you make the most progress in terms of writing? What time would you prefer?
I try to write twice a week—it used to be a lot more before I started high school…fun times. When I have a lot of time, I write for a couple hours each day. Usually I make the most progress when I miss lunch time… it’s weird. Don’t ask. I would prefer mid-afternoons, when everything has settled down and when no one would bother me. Then I would be able to write as long as I want.
4. When did you write your first story (not specifically a fanfiction)?
Ahhhh I remember that day well. Er…maybe not. My first story was kind of a strange mix between the three bears (minus little bear) and winnie the pooh (in terms of the bumblebees) and I was probably…aroud 6 or 7 years old. Which means that it was a load of nonsense. I mean, how well could a kid have written at that time? I still have it around the house somewhere.
5. How many fanfictions have you written? How many have you posted?
I’ve written roughly 22 stories I think? (Since Power of Vongola Decimo has 8 stories). But in “story” wise, I have posted 11, with four that are still being written.
6. Which of your fanfictions seems to be your readers’ favorite?
Um, let’s see… it seems to be The Inventions of Talbot and Gianini.
7. Which of your fanfictions do you believe most deserves praise?
That’s kind of hard to decide…I’m leaning towards Power of Vongola Decimo.
8. Which of your fanfictions is YOUR favorite?
That would be Detective in Town. Mainly, because it’s my first one, and I think that is what really got me started. It was thanks to all those reviews that I received from writing the first chapter that encouraged me to keep writing. I’m glad my first fic went so well. It was also my first story—both fanfic and non-fanfic related—that I showed to anyone that wasn’t myself (even if all you guys are online). I was so worried that people would hate on it and not review at all. So imagine my surprise when my inbox started to get filled up a week later… :’) This story might not be the best, but it means a lot to me.
9. Do you have a steady fanbase?
I’d like to think that I do. There are several readers and authors that I repeatedly see reviewing and just chattig with me about things. (THANK YOU ALL!)
10. Anyone who has glanced at your profile can see you are a fan of Katekyo Hitman Reborn. When did you first find - and eventually fall in love - with this series? What attracts you to it? Just for fun, who is your favorite character?
(grins) I was just finished watching Angel Beats, and there was this advertisemet that was displaying the entire KHR! gang dressed up in suits with the words ‘Katekyo Hitman Reborn!’ I was on an anime spress that summer, so I went, what the heck, I searched it on wikipedia just to see what it was about.I kind of got the wrong impression and thought that Reborn was the bad guy because he just suddenly appears and shoots this kid’s head. I was gladly wrong about that when I watched the first episode. (hahaha… sweatdrop) I’d say that I got really into it during the Ring Battles! What attracted me to it…I think it’s just what attracts me to most anime. Like the way how you are fighting for something you believe in, and such. But for KHR! it was also the voice actors, who all did a great job! And I really liked how Tsnua was such a klutz, but ends up being so powerful. Ah, that question again! I still can’t decide! I think I’ve narrowed it down to a few characters (instead of the entire cast). Tsuna, Lal Mirch, Chrome, Reborn—oops, that’s more than one. Those are my top favourites. ^_^
11. Do you have a favorite episode/ark in Katekyo Hitman Reborn?
My favourite arc is the Varia Arc. There are too many episodes to narrow down to one. The arc when the first Vongola family appears is also one of my favourites.
12. I’m sure many people have asked you if your penname has any relation to Byakuran, and anyone can read your profile for the answer; but one must ask, how did you react to the revelation of Byakuran’s favorite snack?
My first reaction was this: “WHAT THE HECK?? You’re obsessed over marchmallows and y-you’re just so…h-happy, cheerful, and-and yet you’re trying to take over the world…while hunting down the Vongola and-and you’re doing this while…while eating…marshmallows…?”
13. Judging from your fanfictions, you seem to favor the first and second Vongola generations above other characters; between the guardians of the same flame, whom do you favor (example: is Ryohei or Knuckle the better character?).
Eto… I don’t know how to answer that. I kind of favour both of them on the same scale…but it does occasionally tip towards the first generation.
14. What inspires your writing?
I think it’s just the fact that I like exploring things that have no answers (basically the unknown). I like making up ridiculous reasons for things/events that could have other, more interesting possibilities and outcomes. When I come up with an idea, I just have to write it out.
Personal question time!
15. What’s your favorite food?
Chinese sausages
16. Music?
Pop in general, plus anime OSTs
17. Clothes?
No dresses. It’s not that I don’t think that they look nice, but I just prefer not wearing them if I don’t have to.
18. How about color?
Purple!
19. Do you have any pets?
I have 9 goldfish that don’t know WHEN to stop eating. They’re always crowding around a corner, lookig for more food -_-
20. If so, do they inspire your writing at all?
…No.
21. What’s your favorite subject in school?
Writer’s Craft! It’s great. All we do in class is creative writing :)
22. This question is essential for all aspiring writers: Who is your favorite author and did they pen your favorite book? What is your favorite book?
Ahh..!! Okay. Uh.. I have many favourite books and authors. Uhh… I really can’t just give you one answer though. It’s so difficult! I really like J.K. Rowling and Tamora Pierce. My favourite book is a tie between Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,and Deathly Hallows
23. Do you have a LEAST favorite book?
N…no, I don’t think I do.
24. Do you enjoy watching TV?
Occasoinally, yeah. I watch tv shows, but rarely on the actual tv. Recetly it’s been Superatural and Merlin (Oh, Merlin..)
25. Movies?
My favourite movie is The Avengers.
26. What kind of games do you play (video game, board game, card game, or otherwise)?
I have a Wii console, so I guess that counts as video games..? I like Mario Kart the most. I really like the board games Sorry and Scrabble. I play a few card games now and again. I also like mah jong, the hong kong version.
27. Do you have a favorite sport, either one you watch on TV or play personally?
I like watching basketball if I’m actually part of the audience and I like watching soccer/football (depending on where you live) when it’s a big event like FIFA. Sports that I like playing…uh…recently my favourite sport is skiing. :)
28. If there is one thing you can not stand in your writing or anyone else’s, what is it?
Well, it’s the little things that bug me. But those little things end up adding up…and then I wouldn’t be able to stand it. I think in my writing and maybe others, it is the flow of the story. What happens, when it happens, the transitions that build up to it, how things are revealed…that kind of stuff.
29. And finally: If Lambo were to switch you and your future-self, where do you think you’ll be, specifically in terms of your writing career?
Haha, I’d be at home typing away on a computer witha crazed look in my eyes. (no, I’m joking). Just…me, being at home, typing up the next book. (HOPEFULLY) That’s pretty much what I want, to be an author, though I know that is hard to achieve. See all those great authors? It’s hard to be like them at all, or even just be successful at just writing books for a living. But it’s what I wish to see if I were to ever switch with my future self.
Thanks for the interview!