Who are your favorite authors?
Hmm...that's a difficult question, I've read two books a day since the age of 8 and I haven't missed a day, (yes I'm a speed reader) that said, the authors whose work left a lasting impression on me (who I don't personally know) would be 1) Mr + Mrs Eddings who wrote the 'Belgaraid' and 'Mallorean' fantasy series, they're characters were far more life like, their opinions clear cut, that resonate with the reader.
2) Darren Shan, while not a huge fan of his little-to-no description style, I do like his plots and almost casual references of gruesome carnage that would be traumatising in the hands of anyone else, but brilliant in his.
3) Karen Miller with 'Innocent Mage' a remarkably detailed and well written piece that I am able to read over and over again without it losing its impact and interest, incidentally I just ordered its sequel from amazon, to my amusement I noticed our books are made by the same productions company 'Sarl'.
These three would be my favourite authors right now, but there are many others.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The need to use the bathroom would be the honest answer, I stay up very late each night, downing caffeine drinks to stay awake while getting my writing done. But I get the feeling from you that's not the kind of answer you want. In which case, its a firm determination to meet my own high standards, where I judge myself far harsher than I would anyone else in the world. There is something I want in this life, talent can only take you so far, without an easy start that is, therefore I make up the difference by being a stubborn/determined bastard, working hard every day. Simply put, meeting my standards of myself and my future, these are my inspiration.
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