The Odds

Interview with Emily (Oh_Nostalgia)

[Questions by Megan (_justcloseyoureyes_)]

Kalea is probably the most bubbly personality out of all the other Gamemakers. Does this match your personality - would you describe yourself as an optimist or a pessimist?

Kalea. I adore her, oh my golly. She is just so much fun! She is the kind of fearless fun that I wish I could be. I like to think of myself as an optimist. I like being happy, because what is the actual point of negativity? Just suck it up and be happy, honestly.

Is there anything you have found particularity difficult about being a Gamemaker?

Being a Gamemaker is one thing. Being a Gamemaker for Author Games is a completely different animal. It is really hard when you are with super naturally talented people who are more creative than Dr. Suess. It is really hard to keep up with them, but it is still fun!

What is your favourite fictional character?

Favorite fictional character is like asking which type of pasta do I like the most. Impossible. Basically, the entire Harry Potter cast? Does that count? Okay, Draco Malfoy. Not only is Tom Felton delicious, but I have a obsession with villains as is it. He is like the sexy, misunderstood villain. Absolutely perfect. But honestly, villians, always.

If you could host a dinner party with any five celebrities (alive or dead) which five would you pick?

Five celebrities? You do realize there are four members of Fall Out Boy right? One- Pete Wentz. If I can't have all of Fall Out Boy, I am going to have to have Pete. Two- Jenson Ackles, from Supernatural. Three- Dallon Weekes, bassist for Panic! at the Disco. I would say Brendon, but he is too mainstream these days. Four- Bo Burnham, because I just need him in my life. And last but absolutely far from last, Andrew Garfield. Because, sorry Emma Stone, but with a face like that, I want to get in him like Walmart on Black Friday.

Out of all the Games you have participated in (both as an entrant and a Gamemaker) which one has been your favourite?

Okay, without a doubt, my favorite Games are DNA (Author Games) because that is when I had my absolute favorite tribute ever. Even though I didn't make Laurent, I got to write for him and he just became my favorite. No matter how good a game is, if you don't adore your tribute, its hard for it to be your favorite. Plus, the tasks were amazing. So hardcore.

If you could pick one cliche to forever be banned from Wattpad stories - which one would you pick?

 Oh my god, I could go on for ages. I just hate the ones when the girl hates a band but then meets them and falls in love with the curly haired cutie. I just want to slit my throat, there are about twelve thousand of those, honestly. Or how the girl and the rockstar were childhood besties and then he left her to pursue his dream and then surprise, they meet again. Cliches can't be avoided all together, but you can seriously make it less painful.

What do you value most in writing - good grammar and spelling, good characterisation, good imagination or something different?

There is a lot that is important in a good story, because I want to throw my computer out the window when there is bad grammar but I also want to slit my throat when it's too cliche. But most important is being spontaneous. I want to think one thing is happening to a book and then BAM, something completely unexpected happens. Always keeps me guessing.

You are a self-confessed selfie-Queen. And I have it on good authority that your snapchats are something to behold. Care to share your tips for taking a good selfie?

I don't want to admit how much I laughed with this question. Selfies are life though, no regrets. There are some pretty important tips. Don't put the phone below your head, no one looks good with a double chin. And if you do have a little extra face chub like some of us, do aim the camera above your head. And sorry, hunny, but no one looks good #nofilter. You aren't J-Law, put a filter.