Interview: Emily @ Lynde Avenue

Another interview is being aired today! Ya'll should know Emily @ Lynde Avenue who is one of me best blogging buds. Well today she's here with answers to my questions. I'm so excited!

How would you describe yourself and your blog?
Although it may not seem like it, I am first and foremost a super shy person. Some people often mistake that for arrogance or indifference or even rudeness lately, but trust me...that could not be farther from the truth. I started my blog as a way to express myself and show the world who I am, that I'm more than that shy girl who sits in the back and never raises her hand! Through blogging I've found an amazing community of people just like me, and I honestly could not imagine being without them.

How long have you been blogging for?
I'm a newbie to the blogging world, only having started back in May of 2014.

What would you say your biggest hobbies are?
Through my blog I've actually found that I find coding really fun! That was never something I thought would be "me," but I guess I was wrong. Aside from that, I also have a huge passion for writing and cooking.

Do you want to follow any of your hobbies up later in life as a career?
While my hobbies are one of the biggest parts of my life now...I'm going to have to say no. I would love to do something in medicine when I grow up, perhaps be a doctor! I have such a huge interest in human biology and psychology, I just haven't found any way to integrate those into hobbies.

Who/what is your biggest inspiration?
As cliche as this is, I am inspired by people who are different. I'm inspired by those who take society's stereotypes about them and break them. The one who isn't afraid - rather, wants - to be different and stand out from the crowd.

What is your best blogging advice?
To not get too hung up on followers in the beginning. If you're dedicated to blogging and love it, they're going to inevitably come! Don't think that you're doing anything wrong, try to change the style of your blog, etc. Just comment on others' blogs, interact, and you'll find a community in no time!

Do you have a favourite author? If so, who?
I can't think of one single one in particular, but I was very impressed by Veronica Roth's Divergent. I was OBSESSED with that book for ages - it was amayyyzinggg! Perfection. Unfortunately I wasn't such a big fan of the movie though...

What’s your favourite TV show?
Ooh I've been loving a new show called "Open Heart!" You just may hear about it on le blog soon ;) It's not too late to get in on it - literally only 2 episodes have aired. It's about a girl who's been acting rebelliously since her father's disappearance, but when forced to do community service at the hospital he used to work at decides to start investigating on her own. She then befriends two other hospital volunteers and partners-in-crime, makes an enemy, spills saline solution all over him, and crashes into a cute doctor - all in episode one. And the ending...SUCH a cliffhanger!

Have you ever written a novel, if so was it published?
I love this question! I love love love love writing, but have actually never been able to finish a novel. It's weird, because I know reasonably well the process of publication and I know exactly what I want to say in a story. I just can't write it because I'm such a perfectionist and am convinced that my drafts are never good enough! Never say never though...to have a novel of mine published before I graduate is one of my biggest goals right now.

Interview: Yasmine @ Cloudy Dreams

 

Gosh I've been so bad about posting the last of these interviews, but never fear! I've remembered them all again. Here is another amazing one, with the beautiful Yasmine @ Cloudy Dreams!

 

How would you describe yourself and your blog?
Well, first of all, thank you so so much for interviewing me, Kat! I'm really excited: this is my first time!

I find it difficult to describe a person in general because people are always changing, and it seems unfair to pin their personality down to a few words, but I'd say that I'm a cheerful, but shy teenage girl who loves reading, writing and anything of the like. (I also enjoy learning about psychology, neuroscience and particle physics but that's something not many people know about me.) My blog is just the place where I talk about things and 'wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff': honestly, you can expect anything to pop up. I've started a series where I post a list every month and that's been really popular, and I'm thinking of writing a continuing story, too.

How long have you been blogging for?
I've been blogging since 20/10/13, which is as I am writing this one year, four (?) months and six days ago. It feels like so long, but I've honestly loved every frustrating and wonderful second of it. :)

What would you say your biggest hobbies are?My biggest hobbies are writing, reading, jogging and drawing, although I enjoy a variety of different things. :)

Do you want to follow any of your hobbies up later in life as a career?
It would be an ideal-case scenario if I could combine my hobbies and career when I'm older. I'd love to earn money by writing novels or books (or blog posts ;D) and I'd love to work in the field of science as well. Although I'd have to be extremely lucky to become an author!

Who/what is your biggest inspiration?
This is a question I face almost on a daily basis since I've started blogging, and I feel horrible every time I have to answer it because I don't have an idol or rolemodel. I am inspired by the things people do and say, but not by people themselves.

What is your best blogging advice?
My best blogging advice is to post original content that you'd be interested in too. Interact with your followers, and remember that you are writing for yourself and for them, so write something that they'll understand too. For example, if you're talking about your friends, they'll need some background information before they'll understand what you're trying to say. And being original is just really important because that's what makes a blog (and I confess to not being very good in this area, either... It's really difficult to have great ideas the whole time, but you'll know when you've got one)! x

Do you have a favourite author? If so, who?I find it really difficult to pick one, but if I were to recommend one author I'd pick Deborah Harkness because I'm now on the last book in her series and I love every bit of her books. She's an amazing writer and she's very detailed in descriptions. Her characters (despite being vampires, daemons and witches) are relatable and realistic, and she's managed to write an original book about the supernatural without being cliché, which I think deserves an applause in itself.

What’s your favourite TV show?Hands down, Doctor Who. I'm so excited for the ninth season! I also love the Big Bang Theory, Adventure Time and several animes. ^^

Have you ever written a novel, if so was it published?I have always loved writing and when I was really young (we're talking aged six and seven) I wrote several 'novels' but these were often not longer than ten pages, and were anyway not good enough to be published. ^^ Currently I'm writing a 'sci-fi styled' novel and I'm proud to announce that I've almost finished my first draft! At the moment I think it's quite okay, but obviously I'll find lots of mistakes and plot holes etc. when I read through it. It would be a dream come true to get it published, though (,however unlikely this may be... sheesh, let a girl have her dreams!!).

Do you like the new design? I'm totally in love with it. I just can't stop boasting about it. Thanks so much to Emily @ Lynde Avenue for it:)

 -Kat

Interview: Eve @ Eve of Womanhood

 

Though I have posted an interview for a few days, I still have a few left, so today I'm posting Eve @ Eve of Womanhood's! Trust me, her answers are well worth reading:)

 

How would you describe yourself and your blog?That's a hard question. I'm a little shy when I meet new people, but after a while I come out of my shell and show them my random personality. ;) I feel like I'm a deep thinker too. Blogging is a great way to vent out my thoughts as well as show my faith and hobbies with you guys. :)

How long have you been blogging for?
I absolutely love to read, write, web design, and draw. Another one of my hobbies is photography. I truly enjoy capturing memories and nature through my camera lens. :)

What would you say your biggest hobbies are?
Definitely! I would love to one day be a photographer and/or a web/graphic designer. They're both hobbies I have done ever since I was little. I love capturing a person's true personality whether it be in a photograph or a blog design. I also would like to write a book someday. Of course I'm not sure if that will ever happen. A girl can dream, can't she? :)

Who/what is your biggest inspiration?With blogging I would have to say Acacia, Hannah, and Natalia. I've just found their blogs recently, and I really love the atmosphere they give their blogs.
A person that really inspires me is Katie Davis. She wrote a book about being a missionary in Uganda and how she became a mother to 13 unwanted African children.
“People tell me I am brave. People tell me I am strong. People tell me good job. Well here is the truth of it. I am really not that brave, I am not really that strong, and I am not doing anything spectacular. I am just doing what God called me to do as a follower of Him. Feed His sheep, do unto the least of His people.” -Katie Davis

What is your best blogging advice?
I know when I find a new blog, three things make me follow their blog:

A Nice Design: Even though it can be hard to first start designing your blog there are sooo many google resources out there that helped me so much. There is also the alternative of hiring a blog designer to help you out. I've done this many times, and absolutely loved how the captured my style and personality. Now I'm a web-designer myself and it's so fun to show a persons true personality throughout their design.

Pretty Photos: I love photography so of course I enjoy seeing other bloggers' photographs as well. Not everyone has a nice camera, but their are plenty of ways to make your blog have beautiful photos on them. I used a little digital camera through the first year of blogging until I purchased a DSLR. I would try to make my photos better with Picmonkey to edit and improve their appearance. Picmonkey is a life saver when you want to make your photos prettier. It's totally free and is super easy to use. You can also find commercial free images online that you don't have to give credit for someone else's image.

Unique Content: Be yourself when you post. Write what you feel, experience, and love from your life. It's what sets you apart from the sea of blogs and makes people enjoy reading your words, looking at your pictures, and marveling at your design.
Whoops, I didn't notice how long this answer was. ;)

Do you have a favourite author? If so, who?
Of course I do! The trouble is that I have sooo many favorite authors! I really love Ruta Sepetys though! I've read both of her books, and they were both such amazing reads. So far she has written Out of the Easy and Between Shades of Gray. I definitely recommend them. :)

What’s your favourite TV show?Downton Abbey, hands down.

Have you ever written a novel, if so was it published?No, haven't written a novel yet, but I've recently had an idea for one. I might share a bit of the story on my blog sometime. I've written some short stories though.

I'm currently putting my ideas into planning a novel, so if you have any blog post you'd like to see from me, please feel free to tell me!

 -Kat

Interview: Emily @ My Life as a Pre Teen Dork

 

Emily @ My Life as a Pre Teen Dork agreed to be interviewed for today's post. So here we are.

How would you describe yourself and your blog?
I am a total nerd. That was how my blog got it's name so my blog is like that.

How long have you been blogging for?
About 2.5 months. I had problems with my first blog as my posts weren't publishing so that's how I got my current one.

What would you say your biggest hobbies are?
Playwriting, reading and blogging.

Do you want to follow any of your hobbies up later in life as a career?Yes, I want to be a playwright.

Who/what is your biggest inspiration?
I know this sounds crazy, but William Shakespeare.
What is your best blogging advice?
Have a good post title: if that sounds boring then no one will want to read the post.

Do you have a favourite author? If so, who?Jacqueline Wilson

What’s your favourite TV show?Strictly Come Dancing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have you ever written a novel, if so was it published?
No, but I am going to try.

I'm in the planning process, so as soon as I've started writing the novel, I'll post some exerts here. Look out!

 -Kat

Interview: Morning @ Ups and Downs of My Not-So-Average Life

Today's I'm posting my interview with Morning @ Ups and Downs of My Not-So-Average Life. Enjoy!

 

How would you describe yourself and your blog?
Okay! :

It’s hard to describe who I am… around people I just met, I tend to be reserved, mainly because I don’t know these people well. It’s real hard to get to know me in real life. But when I do end up opening up to others, people see I’m a pure optimist and idealist. I’m creative and curious about the world, and because of my curiosity (and affinity for book reading) I’m a bit of an oddball. Once I start opening up to others, I talk a lot—but I listen loads more.

My blog is a mishmash of a lifestyle and writing blog. It’s not a journal, but rather, a way to express my thoughts and emotions, unfiltered. I can get real serious on my blog, but often times, I try to keep it light. It originally was, and still is, a way for me to speak out into the world to whoever would wish to listen when I thought my opinion didn’t matter. My blog is a bit of a timeline, too—if I ever become a published author, which is one of my aspirations in life, I’m probably going to look back and be like, “Whoa, I’ve changed so much pre-author time!” That’s a good thing!

How long have you been blogging for?
This upcoming February would count as my second blog anniversary, so about two years.

What would you say your biggest hobbies are?My top five biggest hobbies, in no particular order, are reading, writing, singing, theatre, and photography.

Reading has always played a big role in my life. When I was younger, I never was really allowed outside of the house to visit friends, so often times, I would immerse myself in reading books. They helped me escape so much from reality and let me explore and travel to the vast lands of Narnia and Hogwarts. Writing came slightly after that, and I have to say that it has helped me so much to speak out loud and to voice my thoughts and my words.

Singing has always been my first love. By the time I was four, I could sing most of ABBA's songs. (If you have no idea who they are, then go and see Mamma Mia; most of the songs sang in the Broadway show and the movie are made from that particular band.) Theatre has helped me radiate my confidence, and it gives me a slight feeling-- "shiver," as I referred to it when I began to act-- that is similar to a thrill I get when I'm reading. And finally, photography is a way I perceive my world. I don't ever leave my house without my camera! I have a strict policy to rarely ever take photos on my phone.

Who/what is your biggest inspiration?
I honestly do not have a particular source of inspiration, because I am constantly inspired by everything that I see, even from the strangest sources. Sometimes, I get sparks of inspiration from my math class, and who knew that could happen, right?

I look at things people see in a different light, and that's where lots of my inspiration gets drawn in. A lot of times, my teachers like to circle their zeros on the board-- I see a shaded donut, a Cinco de Mayo sombrero, or a swimming tube... And a potential connecting story! Like the character Tadashi Hamada says, "Look for a new angle!"

What is your best blogging advice?My best blogging advice to bloggers out there is to be their genuine selves. There is an exponential growth of blogs out there, and it will take some time in order for your blog to grow "big." Try to make your blog a place that you, for one, enjoy, and two, offer and give a reason why to passing readers as to why they should stay and follow your blog. If you are young, don't stress over the amount of followers! That's a trap bloggers will end up falling into sooner or later. But if you stand true and your blog ends up reflecting your personality in words, mannerism, and design, then it will stand out and it will grow.

Do you have a favourite author? If so, who?
It's a four-way tie between J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, Marie Lu and Wendy Mass. It's so hard to choose an ultimate winner!

What’s your favourite TV show?
Currently, I am loving Once Upon a Time!

Have you ever written a novel, if so was it published?
Over the span of three years I have written a total of five novels, some which are still in the early stages of revising and editing (ahem ahem procrastination alert), and I have two more ideas which I'm excited to be writing over the course of this year. I haven't gotten any novels published with an agent or by the means of self-publishing, but I have posted some snippets of my novels on Goodreads, Figment and my blog.

Can I just thank Morning for all this beautiful photos? Like me, she also love her photography. When she offered to provide the photos for this post, I leapt at the offer. Her photography is so beautiful and it's made my job much easier. All I did was the graphic at the start.

Remember those questions I asked for in my survey? Well, I'm going to be creating a new page for them and you'll all be able to read my answers. It is either published right now or going to be soon. Depending on when this publishes.

 -Kat

Interview: Cassie @ The Magical Adventures of Cassie the Weird

So the promise was something different today, guess what?! There isn't, it's another interview. Just as I sat down to write a post, I had to go out. So the only thing I had was an interview, but what an interview it is! Cassie @ The Magical Adventures of Cassie the Weird has the best answers.

 

How would you describe yourself and your blog?
Um...well, I'm Cassie. I'm considered by most people to be a bit strange (to the point where if they saw me walking around with sticky-tape on my forehead they wouldn't question it...true story), which is probably the reason my internet name became Cassie the Weird.

Well, that and the fact that it has a nice ring to it.

I'm book-obsessed. I can turn almost any conversation into one about books, and I recommend people books like crazy.

My blog is really just another part of this obsession. I love talking about books, but I don't know many people who are happy to talk about them non-stop. I have friends willing to listen to me go on and on about them, but they don't read as much as I do.

So really, when you think about it, if I was a website, my blog would be what I looked like.

How long have you been blogging for?
Well, I sort-of started a couple of years ago, but it didn't last very long and it was too much effort, so I stopped.

I like to say that my official starting date was in June, 2014. Because that is when I started really getting into it.

So, officially, I have been blogging for about 6/7 months.

What would you say your biggest hobbies are?
Well, I suppose reading is the obvious one. And blogging is the other obvious one.
Other than that...I enjoy listening to music. I LOVE movie soundtracks, so I sort of make a hobby of collecting them.

And clocks. I love collecting clocks. I have about 30 now.
And I very much enjoy binge-watching TV shows. The latest was Buffy for the first time.
I also enjoy cleaning. Because I'm weird like that.

Do you want to follow any of your hobbies as a career?
Oh, I forgot to mention writing. I also enjoy writing.

I sometimes think it would be fun to have a career as a professional blogger, or something, but that probably won't happen.
Same thing with writing. While it would be totally awesome to be published one day, I'm not going to count on it, nor do I plan on ever just writing full time.
My actual career plan is to become a teacher. Because I do enjoy teaching.
Who/what is your biggest inspiration?
Urgh, I knew it was only a matter of time before these questions started getting hard...

I always have trouble with these questions, because I don't know if I ever really get 'inspired' by anyone...I never look at someone/something and think 'I want to be like them'/'If they can do it, I can do it'...
Apparently a lot of people do, but I don't.

That doesn't really answer the question, but I can't think of another way to answer...

What is your best blogging advice?Don't stress about it. Life happens, and sometimes blogging becomes a smaller priority, and that's fine.
And it doesn't matter if your blog isn't perfect.
Also, while 5 books doesn't seem like a massive amount when you're requesting them all on Netgalley, it really is. And it's a bad idea. Especially if they all come out around the same time.

Do you have a favourite author? If so, who?
OH MY GOODNESS SO MANY!!
Maggie Stiefvater, Kiersten White, Richelle Mead, Michelle Hodkin, Julie Kagawa, Cara Lynn Shultz, Rachel Hawkins, Rick Riordan, Jessica Shirvington, Brigid Kemmerer, Sarah J. Maas...there's probably more.

What’s your favourite TV show?
Oh, man, I have heaps of these, too.

Doctor Who, Charmed, Buffy, The Office (US), The Mentalist, Castle, Once Upon a Time, Elementary, Merlin, Survivor, The IT Crowd, The Simpsons, Futurama, Big Bang Theory...

I think that's it.

Have you ever written a novel, if so was it published?
No, I have not yet finished writing a novel. My plan is to finish one this year.
If I ever get published, you will all know about it, don't you worry.

I've got something coming tomorrow or sometime. I decided I'd share some quotes from a novel I'm writing. So if you're interested, please tell me!

-Kat
 

Interview: Imogen @ Gossiping with Dragons

One of the first people to welcome me into the blogging world was Imogen @ Gossiping with Dragons. Ever since then she's been a great friend and source of idea. So I'm really excited to be sharing her interview today!

 

How would you describe yourself and your blog?
Me, I'm a fantasy loving writer with an addiction to books, music, and copious amounts of tea and chocolate. I prefer the peace and quiet of my house to parties, though I always love making new friends, whether in real life, or on the internet. I have a habit of quoting movies constantly and randomly breaking out in song at odd moments. Overall I would describe myself as more than slightly weird, but completely harmless.

My blog, it's my little writing cave on the internet, a place for me to connect with other writers and hopefully give them a couple of ideas for their own writing. It's where I frequently mix music and writing, share my excitement for books and occasionally wail at the unfairness of editing.

How long have you been blogging for?
I've had my current blog for about nine months, but I've actually been blogging for about four years. I don't think that makes me very experienced yet, but I at least have a few things worked out, and the best thing about having blogged for a few years is that I've had time to meet some amazing people and discover some awesome blogs (like Kat!)

What would you say your biggest hobbies are?My biggest hobbies are reading, writing and music. My love of reading and writing go hand in hand, and are my two biggest passions, as you can probably tell by the fact I have a blog about reading and writing. Music is another great love of mine. I both play the piano and sing, and love doing both. These three hobbies of mine pretty much run my life most of the time.

Do you want to follow any of your hobbies up as a career?
Yes indeed. Writing is my main hobby, and it's a passion that I would like to make my career, either as a writer or an editor, or both. I'm actually studying writing and publishing in university as my degree, which is amazing. It's not only taught me an awful lot about writing, and forced me to write in some genres that I otherwise might not have tried, but will hopefully give me a better chance of working as a writer. I'm very lucky to have the chance to make my hobby my career.

Who/what is your biggest inspiration?
I don't think I have any one person as my inspiration, but I can name a couple of sources of inspiration. Peter Hollens and Pentatonix are both musicians, and they both perform acappella music. It's not normal, and they might have been scared of following their own unique way of making music, but they didn't and as a result they now make amazing music on YouTube that I can enjoy. People like them inspire me to do what I want to do without worrying that it might not be popular. Other writers in general also inspire me. They're an awesome group of people who dedicate themselves to writing their books with single-minded focus and are always willing to help each other out. In particular writers Stephanie Morrill and Jill Williamson inspire me. Though they are both very busy writing and looking after families, they also make time to help a huge community of young writers. They inspire me to keep writing and to try and help other writers wherever I can.

What is your best blogging advice?
My best blogging advice is: blog like yourself. I really love Cait from 'Paper Fury's' blog. I love her writing style, her amazing posts, and the community she's built up. But if I blogged like her, I wouldn't have the same success. There's already one 'Paper Fury'. I need to write like Imogen from 'Gossiping with Dragons': Learn from other blogs. See what other people are doing and what might work for you, but blog like yourself. Don't waste your time writing with someone else's voice. Trust me, your own voice suits you so much better.

Do you have a favourite author? If so, who?
Oh, I find it so difficult to pick just one favourite author. I like Rick Riordan for his humour, Jane Austen for her elegant writing and witty dialogue, and Juliette Marillier for her creative fantasy worlds that suck me right in. So it's very difficult to pick an overall favourite. At the moment however, my current favourite author is a tie between Marissa Meyer, author of the Lunar Chronicles, and Maggie Stiefvater, author of the Raven Cycle. Hopefully you'll forgive me for cheating and naming two.

What’s your favourite TV show?
I have to admit, I'm not a big TV watcher, so I don't have a lot of favourite TV shows. I am a fan of Dr Who. Doctor No. 9 is my favourite. At the moment however, my favourite TV show is Marvel's Agents of Shield, which we just bought the season one box set for. Not only is it epic fun to watch, but it's giving me lots of superhero inspiration. Too bad I'm working on a fantasy book at the moment...But it's an excellent TV show, and definitely worth watching, if you haven't seen it already.

Have you ever published a novel?
Sadly, though I've written 17 novels so far, I haven't yet gotten to the stage where I could publish one. I'm still on the journey towards that goal, and learning much about the special skill it takes to be patient through the editing process while I'm at it. One day though, in the not too distant future I hope, I will see my name on the front cover of a book in the shops. In the meantime, I'll just keep working, being patient, and sharing my journey with other writers and bloggers.

I hope everyone isn't getting bored with interviews, because there are still more to come. But when I have a free moment, I'll bulk them out with a post of my own. I just need to get some free time. Term is back and I have no free time again! Thanks Imogen for the interview, it's been amazing. I've learnt so much!

-Kat 

Interview: Paige @ The Joys of Being Paige

 

I'm currently in the role of interviewer still! So today I'm posting another one I've done. This time with talented Paige @ The Joys of Being Paige.

 

 

How would you describe yourself and your blog?
Hello!
I would describe myself as quite a creative person, I am 14, and I love blogging and taking pictures! I started my blog in April 2014, and I am really enjoying every moment of it. I would class my blog as 'lifestyle', as it is a place where I share thoughts, little recipes that I love and a bit of everything, really!


What would you say your biggest hobbies are?Well, blogging is definitely one! Aside from that, I enjoy photography, singing and dancing, and if hanging round with friends is a hobby, then that too!


Do you want to follow any of your hobbies up later in life as a career?
I would definitely want to pursue photography as a hobby, and maybe as a side job for my main job! I would love to think that that would be possible, but I will have to see where my blogging takes me! Singing and dancing will always remain as a hobby, I think!

Who/what is your biggest inspiration?
I know it sounds silly, but I would say my mum and dad! They are happy and sucessful in their jobs, and that is exactly what I want to be!

What is your best blogging advice?

I would say just to be yourself, and only write posts that you would enjoy yourself! If you don't enjoy what you write, then that will surely make it boring for your readers! Also, try and include a picture in every post, as then the post will be more eye catching.

 

Do you have a favourite author? If so, who?

​I read lots of different books by many different authors, so I wouldn't say I have a favourite as such, but I do enjoy Lauren Kate and John Green. All of their books which I have read I really enjoyed, and I would like to read some more!

 

What’s your favourite TV show?

My favourites at the moment are Death in Paradise and Broadchurch! 

Have you ever written a novel, if so was it published?

No, apart from the ones I wrote when I was little! Getting a book published would be a interest to me though, will have to work on it!

Thanks Paige for this opportunity. I had a great time interviewing you! I've more interviews coming, but I'll try to post some other things in around them so you don't get an overload!

 -Kat

Interview: Arushee

Today's post is another interview. This time with the amazing, Arushee @ Unadorned Gifts. You should totally read her answers!

 

 

How would you describe yourself and your blog?

Oh, this is a hard question. I'm constantly met with the challenge of matching my blog to my personality. I would describe myself as outgoing and imaginative, and I hope my blog is able to convey that!

  

How long have you been blogging for?

I've been blogging since last July, so it's been just a little over six months!

 

What would you say your biggest hobbies are?

I have far too many hobbies to keep track of! If I only had to choose a few, I'd say playing music (both the guitar and the oboe), writing poetry and prose, blogging, reading, and generally wasting time online.

 

Do you want to follow any of your hobbies up later in life as a career?

I'm currently a bit hazy on what I want to do once I grow up, but I'd love to incorporate both writing and music into my later life!

 

Who/what is your biggest inspiration?

Hmm. I am inspired by a lot of my favorite authors -- Cornelia Funke, Agatha Christie, and Avi are just a few of them. Some of my blogging inspirations are Carlotta Cisternas, Samantha Heather, and Hannah Nicole.

 

What is your best blogging advice?

My blogging motto is extremely simple: be yourself, deliver original content, and write a variety of posts.

 

Have you ever written a novel, if so was it published?

It is my biggest dream to write a novel: I'm waiting for a great idea to come to me, so I mostly work on short stories at the moment. I hope to begin working on one soon, though!

 

 Thanks so much Arushee for this honour. I've had a great time. I hope that you've enjoyed yourself as well!

 

-Kat 

Interview: Bryleigh

Recently I had the opportunity to interview Bryleigh @ A Little Yarn Blossom. I had a great time and today, I'm posting it here.

 

How would you describe yourself and your blog?I'm friendly, to say the least. I love people. I'm good at making friends, because I literally will go up to people and introduce myself. I made friends with a librarian once by doing that. It was pretty funny. I'm also sassy, sarcastic, outgoing, and bright. My blog is a welcoming space to hang out, and listen to me ramble. I'd describe it as a chill corner of the internet.

How long have you been blogging for?
One year, and two months on the 27th!

What would you say your biggest hobbies are?
Knitting, crochet, blogging and reading. I have so many more, but those are the main ones.

Do you want to follow any of your hobbies up later in life as a career?
Not sure. Design is something I want to do for sure, but it's all a numbers game for me.

Who/what is your biggest inspiration?
Oooh. Good question. That'd probably be Ellen DeGeneres, and just life.

What is your best blogging advice?
Keep going. You can do it!

Do you have a favourite author? If so, who?
That would be Lauren Myracle or Sarah Dessen. They're both great authors!

What's your favourite TV show?
The Ellen DeGeneres show!

Have you ever written a novel, if so was it published?
Nope, but someday! It's on my list!

I hope you enjoyed that interview, because I've got quite a few more on the way. I'd just like to thank everyone who has been kind enough to answer my questions.

-Kat