I am not inclined to hate people but definitely was not happy.

HYE been led astray by a GPS or mapping app (e.g. Google Maps)?

I could write a book on how many Canadians just don't know how to drive in winter.

What non-erotic genre of fiction is your favourite?

Good question. Probably depends where you are and how much value you put on owning your residence. In many cities around here, real estate seems to have peaked so it's no longer the killer investment it was for the boomers and gen X. But some people just feel more comfortable owning their space, and I get that. You just can't expect to make bank on it anymore, at least in the places I am familiar with. Personally, I would rather have a smaller space than I currently do and wouldn't mind renting or at least going condo or co-op so someone else does the property maintenance.

Do you think virginity and the act of losing it is overrated?

Snow is falling here but not very intense yet. We are kind of on the Northern edge of the system, so only 10-15cm (4-6in) is expected here. Take care and stay safe those of you taking a direct hit. Some Irish Breakfast tea would go good with a cupcake, I think.

Given I am a bit introverted and possibly highly sensitive, not sure an orgy would be a good experience for me. Too many people involved. One-on-one or a small group like a threesome likely fit my personality better. I am curious though and suspect it would be a good learning experience, if nothing else.

Kind of varies, actually. Usually whatever song I know some lyrics to and have heard recently. However, "Ever Dream" by Nightwish is a popular one, since that's a favourite. There's a bunch by them and their current lead singer Floor Jansen that tend to slip out when I am in a mood to sing.

Has anyone ever asked you to stop singing in the shower or elsewhere?

Yes. 12 hours in the big blackout of '03 was bad enough. We are very hydro-dependent and don't have a generator or solar for backup.

Do you have solar panels or use other alternative energy sources?

Not knowingly, no.

HYE written and sent a letter (by post or electronic) and then regretted it?

Looks like the worst of it is staying to the South of us but we are still in for 10-15cm (roughly 4-6 inches) of snow.

Do you go to the movie theater anymore?

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What are your plans for tonight?

Nothing planned, really. Read, watch TV, write, who knows.

Do you fight dirty or fair?

Haven't had enough to do that with, really.

HYE met someone years after you first knew them and this time around, had some kind of intimate relationship with them (could be a hookup, could be something more substantial)?

Two projects right now plus an ongoing one that may never be complete.

I have a mostly finished story for the IF category. I think it's a bit different from the usual there so I hope it works. Looking good so far, though I had a great idea about messing with the genders and orientations of the protagonists. That would mean a hefty rewrite of the sex, which is about 1/3-1/2 of the story. Might be worth it, though.

Then I have a new story started this morning for a longstanding sf/f idea of mine. However, that's probably SS material. I don't want to waste time on sex when I've got a cool dark fantasy/horror story to tell. Might be chapter 1 of something longer, too. We'll see.

And then there's my longstanding, doomed to never end, female Robinson Crusoe story. I finally got it through my head to pull out reams of back story and add a "chapter 1" or maybe "prologue". That's written. There was just too much exposition happening and "show, don't just tell" was nagging at me. I might need a "chapter 2" as well to deal with some remaining exposition.

The Toronto production of Phantom of the Opera. Colm Wilkinson in the title role (yes, the original English Jean Valjean from Les Miz moved to Toronto for a spell) and in a theater specifically restored and renovated for it. It was already one of my favourite musicals and still is to this day.

What band or solo artist would you love to see live but you know you never will (either because they are no longer around or because they are just unlikely to ever be in a place you could see them)?

At least we have sun here today. I no longer need to joke about forgetting what it is called. 5-10cm forecast for tomorrow. Oh well, my tea shipment came today and the Amazon shipment we have coming isn't due until Monday so I guess we have time to shovel if needed.

Soft pretzel. Not that I don't like the crunchy sticks and loops, but there's some really taste-tastic about the soft baked ones.

Chess or Go?

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A story based on truth, definitely, and here is why. emotion. T

Sure. There's characters, settings, and situations in my stories that have resonance in my own life. Take a look at the stories in my sig. The first has little that is literally true in it, but is a situation I feel a connection to and the character has a bit of me in him. The second, on the other hand, is what my life could have been like (or I hope so) if I had been more aware and accepting of a certain part of myself earlier in life.

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Anything She Does - Genesis

She Believes in Me - Kenny Rogers

Saw that in the Music Group and my first thought was that it was a Canadian Armed Forces Arctic patrol. Needs more beer, though.

Rare to happen but generally tortilla chips with some kind of dip.

Do you keep a very clean, tidy home?

Thing is, you can still make a fictitious story feel real if you play things right. Make the characters feel like real people. Don't wallow in tropes that feel artificial. Use life to inform the feel of your stories and characters even when the plot is pure fantasy. I didn't screw the minister's daughter in the woods when I was 17 but I was rather hot and bothered by our minister's daughter at that age. When I wrote my first Lisa and Alan story, I channeled some of that into the fantasy

I guess I have had a couple close calls but maybe not quite "life or death". I've heard my birth did not go well so maybe that but it's not like I remember it.

HYE done a test drive and ended up buying the car on the spot?

My heart says Camping but my back and joints say Glamping. sigh

Heavy metal or prog rock?

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This ^^

I'm quietly convinced that the vast majority of "true" stories on here aren't.

A supposed true story that's poorly written is less appealing than a fictional tale that's well written, imo. So, no, true stories aren't universally more exciting. It depends on who wrote it and if they can transport me into the narrative and keep me there.

"Everybody lies."

-- Gregory House

Yeah, mostly what he says. Even the ones that are 100% true are likely embellished. The fact is that reality makes for bad fiction a lot of the time. If I only wrote true stories, I would have run out of stories years ago and they'd be even more vanilla than my stuff is now.

Sorry, I don't have an answer. Just wanted to pop in and say "Hi there". Long time no see. 😊

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What’s up, Mr Ape? World got you down? I can understand if it does, but many of us are feeling the same way! Glad you popped in! ❤️

I have typed my retirement letter twice in as many days. Trying to hit the right balance between "the time is right" and "fuck our CEO and the horse he rode in on". Frustration with our corporate parent is basically the problem and I don't feel like dealing with the stress of that fracturing relationship for two more years, which I would be looking at if I stay on for the current big project. So, yeah, world's got me down.

Good afternoon. I am back. Maybe. Not that anyone probably noticed my absence. Just didn't feel a need to be here. Still not sure I do. We will see. Tea. Earl Grey. Black.

No question so I will hearken back to the last one asked.

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What’s your favorite sandwich from a fast food place?

Don't get sandwiches much. Do wraps count? Because the Canadian chain Osmow's has great falafel and shawarma wraps.

Where is your favourite vacation spot?

Wow. You know you're doing something right when you can get a big enough field with a high enough quality level to have a top 15 instead of a top 10.

Congrats to all who made the short list and I bow in homage to the sheer awesomeness of the top 3.

Never hunted period and would only do so for food. Not a fan of sport hunting.

HYE maxed out your credit card unexpectedly other than due to being scammed?

Patience, grasshopper. This is Lush. These things come in time.