Taggy, Tag, Tagged

I was tagged a week and a day ago by Bookworm.

Here are the rules:
Link to the person that tagged you, post the rules somewhere in your blog, answer the questions, and tag four people in your post. Don't forget to let the tagees know they were tagged, so leave a comment on their blog! And remember to let your tagger know that your entry is posted!

1. Who's your favorite all-time author, and why?

Eek!! This is a really tough question. I do not have a favorite author because I love and admire so many that I could never choose.

2. Who was your first favorite author, and why?
Ah, this is easier. Back in simpler times I was absolutely in love with Enid Blyton, author of many tales such as Mallory Towers, The Galliwags, Mr. Pinkwhistle and many, many others. Her perfect blend of the mystical and mythical was what I was into back then and some of today's authors such as J.K. Rowling credit their way of writing to her.

3. Who's the most recent edition to your list of favorite authors, and why?

Neil Gaiman. His story Anansi Boys was unbelievable. He has a way of mixing old folk tales and modern life effortlessly and his happy endings are very realistic. His work is just....absolutely awesome. If I could, I would celebrate the day I chose to read his stories.

4. If someone asked you who your favorite authors were right now, what would pop out of your mouth?
Too numerous to mention.