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Questions are mine, answers all submitted by HD.
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1) How were you introduced to the Malazan series?
A couple of friends had originally introduced me to epic fantasy with the Wheel of Time. They both had great taste in fantasy, and when both recommended Gardens of the Moon I read it and was hooked. This was probably only 4 to 5 years ago, because I remember the library was just getting Deadhouse Gates and Memories of Ice in as hardcovers, so desperation drove me to ordering used books when I could afford them
2) What brought you to Malazan Empire forums?
I began lurking as questions began, inevitably mounting, about just what in the hell was going on in some scenarios. The more I read, the more I liked the debate in the forums, and how it was done politely for the most part. Then, right before TtH, I joined.
3) How did you choose your username?
I'm an American (Fill in the blank). I was born in raised in Indiana, whose motto is "The Hoosier State." (It's because we are all rednecks and don't speak right). So, when you so Hoosier Daddy in Redneckese, it sounds like "Who's your daddy?" Lol. So just a little love for my stomping grounds mixed in with poor humor.
4) Do you remember your first post? What was it and who responded?
Of course. My first post was in the GotM Forum, under the "Other Names" for the first book. I got repped for it. My first topic was about Black Coral, in the Memories of Ice Forum, and how I thought that "Black Coral" would have a big impact because it was the only time the Andii had ever "fully unveiled" Galain, and I thought it might make M.D. vulnerable.
5) Which members do you feel a special connection with?
Lots. I like generally everybody on here. My heart belongs to the Tricksters though. This is such a welcoming place it is almost unbelievable.
6) What are your favorite parts of the forum?
The only forums I do not post in are the writing section (because I suck at writiing) and Gnoll Barrow (because I don't role-play). Otherwise, the Inn and Book Discussion forums are my favorites.
7) What brought you to the habit of using avatars from old sitcoms?
I have no idea. Drunken shenanigans, I think. Plus, they make me laugh. And, if they make me laugh, hopefully someone else will laugh too.
8) What have been your favorite forum "events"?
I was here, but did not take part in, the great Folken avatar day. The Princess Bride episode was fantastic, as well as Saved by the Bell day. Overall though, the release of Toll and the rampant activity on the forum was probably the best thing. I'm betting DoD blows it out of the water.
9) What members would you particularly like to meet in real life?
Wow. Huh. Let me think, I'm planning on meeting Slow Ben not too long from now. The Tricksters, Hetan and Mal so I can both thank them for the forum and then try to reward them by stealing the DoD proof pages. Apt would be interesting I think. I wish I could go to one of the Manky Barbecues, that'd be a blast. Shit, if any of the regulars lived close I'd go have a beer with any of them (assuming they are old enough). People here are pretty funny, and it's hard to come by people interested in the same reading material sometimes, and I love to talk books.
10) What would you estimate is your weekly alcoholic intake?
Lol. By far more than is healthy or even slightly bad for me. Tehol says sleeping (read passing out) on my couch is going to ruin my back.
11) If you were stranded on a desert island with only one MBotF, which one is it?
Tough. Midnight Tides.
12) If you met Steven Erikson and you could only ask one question, what would it be?
Who are in and what is the purpose of the Jade Statues?
13) Who is you favorite character from the series?
Tie. Tehol and Hellian.
14) What are your opinions about "rep"?
It's useful. Provides a measure of community moderation if used correctly. And, it's fun getting repped. Others would disagree.
15) Who wins?
Well, if SE really said what he did.... All of us, for discovering MBotF.
16) How jealous are you of the people who could attend the UK barbecue?
Really jealous. It'd be nice to get all the American and Canadian regulars together. Too bad our continent is sprawling and poorly connected with cheap transport.
17) Do you do any creative writing yourself?
I have attempted. It does not work out. Sadly, I was built to analyze and differentiate, as opposed to create. I would love to have the talent, if I could have any job in the world it would be as an author.
18) When not reading MBotF, what are you typically curling up with?
I just smashed through Brent Week's trilogy last week. I'd say, definitely outside of fantasy, it is Stephen King, easily.
19) Do you keep a personal library, or do the books just cycle through your possession?
I just spent $200.00 last month buying random books that I needed for my book shelves. Books are my hobby, I guess.
20) Please bare one random little known fact about yourself for the peanut gallery please.
I'd hesitate to think about what was so horrific I haven't said it on here yet... the Pub is full of random HD story telling. Hmmmm. Therer are a certain amount of cds that exist, with me rapping on them. Amazingly enough, I was the best bad rapper. I hear about it to this day from friends. They used to play them at house parties in college and then laugh riotously when everybody would stop talking and just start looking around with "what in the hell is this?" faces on.
