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1. Favorite Fanfiction Authors?

It's hard to pick just a few. There are so many great writers here. But Lilabut, Charlotte Ashmore, DixonVixen, BettyBubble, Geektaire, Silversundown, AlannasTara....I guess I love everybody! 

2. Favorite fanfictions in last 12 mos?

Don't Kiss by BettyBubble, Predestination by Silversundown, The Storm and The Calm After the Storm by Lilabut,  Liberty and Justice by ramblinrose,  Beauty Within by LeeLeeWolfpack

3. Favorite fic trope? 

Friends to Lovers. Damsel in distress.  I also love Florence Nightengale type stories where either of them could be nurses or doctors and the patient falls for them. 

4. What would you like to see more of, or what haven’t you seen in a fic that you would like to see?

I would love to see more of some great AU stories or maybe some more historical period pieces. I like the ones where Daryl has kids, but Carol doesn't and yes...give me more McReedus please. 

5. What made you start shipping Caryl? 

I started shipping Caryl because in watching the show...everyone else had decent lives prior to the apocalypse.  Carol and Daryl did not and they were already survivors.  Both of their transformations from where they were before has only been heightened by their bond that has grown from the beginning. I don't think there was one moment for me. There have been so many moments through the years that I have just always wanted them to be together. 

Again, thank you so much for this gift...I love this site and I love these stories and if the show writers don't get it right....I know you all will.