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15. Midway question! Tell us about a writer you admire, whether professional or not!
Actually, there are several people I admire. Mostly people who influenced me growing up, or those who do things that I can't. A list:
- My always and forever "lj user="beanside">. I do my best work when I have her help to lend me structure, her brilliant leaps of thought, her ability to iron a plot out while I'm haphazardly admiring that squirrel over there. She does all the work, is what I'm saying. The truth is out.
- Neil Gaiman, especially his work on Sandman, which has given form to so many of my nightmares and my fundamental beliefs about the world. His writing made little me want to get my own words out. And man, does it chap my ass to have him knocked off that pedestal.
- Stephen King. His WORDCOUNT. His knack for writing these characters that rip my heart out, and also for writing that creeping godawful horror.
- Jacqueline Carey. Her worldbuilding is amazing. Her gods have depth and shape and heart. The first trilogy is definitely my favorite, but her mundane work is better than most others I've ever read.
- Jim Butcher. Consistent good characterization, yes, but also he can write a fantastic action sequence.
- Jim Hines. For not showing his ass on the 'net like most bloggers.
Actually, there are several people I admire. Mostly people who influenced me growing up, or those who do things that I can't. A list:
- My always and forever "lj user="beanside">. I do my best work when I have her help to lend me structure, her brilliant leaps of thought, her ability to iron a plot out while I'm haphazardly admiring that squirrel over there. She does all the work, is what I'm saying. The truth is out.
- Neil Gaiman, especially his work on Sandman, which has given form to so many of my nightmares and my fundamental beliefs about the world. His writing made little me want to get my own words out. And man, does it chap my ass to have him knocked off that pedestal.
- Stephen King. His WORDCOUNT. His knack for writing these characters that rip my heart out, and also for writing that creeping godawful horror.
- Jacqueline Carey. Her worldbuilding is amazing. Her gods have depth and shape and heart. The first trilogy is definitely my favorite, but her mundane work is better than most others I've ever read.
- Jim Butcher. Consistent good characterization, yes, but also he can write a fantastic action sequence.
- Jim Hines. For not showing his ass on the 'net like most bloggers.