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E. G. Runyan is a Muggle, a Narnian, and a very tall hobbit in disguise. She also happens to be a writer. As a five year old, she told her mother she was going to be an author when she grew up, but after waiting around for a few years she decided she wouldn't bother waiting that long.
When she isn’t telling pretend stories full of truth, she likes confusing people with supposed paradoxes and eating chocolate chip cookies. Most importantly, E. G. Runyan is a proud pilgrim of the True King and aspires to tell every story in His name.
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Q&A With E. G. Runyan
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Q: What is the most difficult challenge you have faced in writing? How do you overcome that difficulty now?
A: Although I didn’t realize it at the time, the greatest challenge I’ve faced in writing has been consistency. When I first started writing I wouldn’t write for months at a time, and my storytelling suffered for that.
After pushing through that for a few years, I finally came to a place where I was able to write constantly. I can push myself to write even when I don't feel like it or don't want to. It's what led me to complete my first full-length project.
Q: What are other interests or activities you enjoy besides writing?
A: One of my favorite things is singing in my choir. I also enjoy water coloring, reading, and spending time in my home school community.
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Q: Which is better, Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
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A: Well, they're both really different. I personally love the Lord of the Rings more because of it's originality and amazing backstory, but I'm a big Harry Potter fan as well. If you'd ask a critic, they'd probably tell you the Lord of the Rings was better, but again, they're both super different.
Q: What is your favorite piece of writing you’ve ever written?
A: Loch Monster, my first full-length novel! It's far from perfect but I'm proud of it.
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Q: Given the choice between being able to fly or being able to turn invisible, which would you choose?
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A: Being able to fly! I've always dreamed about how epic it would be to fly.
Q: How old were you when you were saved?
A: I was six years old when I accepted Jesus Christ as my savior.
Q: Can you wiggle your ears?
A: No, unfortunately I can't...but now that you said that, I wish I could.
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Q: What is your writing’s ‘why’?
A: My writing’s ‘why’ and my mission as a writer is to write exciting and redemptive stories that will point the reader to Christ.
Q: If you could only write in one genre for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Definitely historical fantasy.
Q: If you could live in a book series, which one would it be?
A: That’s really hard! I’d probably pick the Harry Potter series, though. The wizarding world would be awesome.
Q: Do you believe humans have been to space?
A. Um...Yes. I didn't even realize that was a debate.
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Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?
A: When I have to eat lunch foods for dinner. It’s just wrong. PB&J was not meant for dinner. Spaghetti was. End of story.
Q: Do you write romance?
A: I don’t write solely romantic stories, but almost all my stories incorporate it because of the emotional interest it adds, how practical it is to engage reader’s interest, and how much it can aid good character development. Plus, it’s fun to write.
Q: What is one thing you’d like to be known for?
A: Being a person who wrote true and powerful stories.
Q: If you could have tea and cookies with any author, who would it be?
A: George MacDonald. I have so many questions I’d love to ask him, but I guess it will have to wait until Heaven.
Q: What would you do if every story you’ve ever written was suddenly deleted?
A: That’s a horrible thought…I’d probably be devastated for a while before starting anew and copying down everything I could remember from memory.
Q: There are so many types of cheese! Which one is your favorite? What makes it so special to you?
A: This has to be my favorite question so far. My favorite cheese is Brie, and it’s so special to me because it’s DELICIOUS.
Q: How does your faith play into your writing?
A: My faith controls how I view and react to everything. Because it’s my worldview, it comes into my writing without me having to try to put it there. I’m passionate about writing pretend stories that, in a sense, are true.
Q: If someone gave you a free RV with the condition that you had to live in it for a whole year, would you accept?
A: Yes! I totally would!
Q: What’s the funniest story you’ve ever written?
A: When I was 10 I decided to rewrite Romeo and Juliet to have a happy ending. It’s pretty bad, but it’s also hilarious. Maybe I’ll share it on the blog someday…
Q: What’s your favorite joke?
A: RICKROLLS! Don’t know what that is? A rickroll is when you trick someone into clicking this link.
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