Q&A with the readers! Answers section! · 8:15pm May 10th, 2015
Howdy, folks! I got quite a few questions from everyone, so let's get started.
1.) This question comes from Vampdash and noon457.
Q- In your fanfic, why did you make Twilight destroy the venom symbiote? Doesn't that belong to Flash Thompson.
A- There are Venom fans out there. Different universe, different rules. Twilight destroyed the symbiote out of anger after Luna was possessed and Peter was killed. We have to remember, this was BEFORE the symbiote went on the road to redemption. So yes, as far as I know, there will be no return of Venom in the Spiders and Magic universe.
That's what Carnage is for. 
2.) This question comes from HB_DS2013.
Q- How old is Peter in your universe?
A- All right. This is a good question. In Rise of Spider-Mane, Peter is 19. By the end of Eleven Months, he's 20. In Days of Friendship Past, Peter is 23, and by that story's end, he's 28. Twilight's only a year younger than him.
Spiders and Magic IV: Fall of Spider-Mane takes place one month after Part III. This means Mayday's 8 and Ben's a little over a year old.
3.) This question comes from Exanime32.
Q- How big of a Spider-Fan are you?
A- Ha. Well, he's my personal favorite hero and childhood icons of all-time. My top three heroes (Marvel and DC) are Spider-Man, Batman, and Wolverine in that order. My childhood icons are Spider-Man, Batman, and Optimus Prime.
As far as my inner Spider-Fan goes, I grew up watching the show and playing the video games. It was a few years ago that I hoped on the comic book lines, ironically with Brand New Day. I've collected all of the issues from then to ASM #700 and a boxload of vintage books, like the first appearence of the Sinister Six and Rhino's debut just to name a couple. I've been really out of it since the Superior run. I haven't read Spider-Verse or anything, but I have kept up to a tiny degree. Eventually I'll hop back on.
4.) This question is from Major Frostwing.
Q- What can we hope for after Spiders and Magic ends.
A- I'm not sure. I'll have a better idea when the time comes. For a while, I debated on retiring from writing after this series was over, but I'm having too much fun to do so just yet.
5.) This question is from nintendohero64 and CrimsonEyedPrince
Q- Will you put up Spider-Vers crossover with everyspiders from Multi verse? and will you be bringing in anymore allies in the future?
A- No. I won't do that because I haven't read the story. However, that doesn't mean SOMEONE from Spider-Verse can't stop by. To help boost hype for Spiders and Magic: Fall of Spider-Mane, Spider-Gwen is coming to town.
6.) This question is from ChangelingNumber32.
Q- Doesn't Mayday have powers in the comics? Will we see her relationship with Peter in Part IV?
A- Yes on both counts. We'll be seeing a LOT of Mayday in Part IV, as one of the main characters. As far as powers go, we'll just have to wait and see. Genetics are weird. 
7.) Another question from ChangelingNumber32.
Q- Who should play Spider-Man in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe)?
A- Hmm. This is a VERY good question. I love Tobey and will miss Andrew. Personally, I might be silly, but I'd think Drake Belle would be great. He looks the part and has the voice. Blame my lack of knowledge for YOUNG actors. 
8.) This question comes from Kestrel.
Q- How long have you been writing?
A- Well, I really only started writing during my freshman year in college. So it's been... seven years. My writing style has changed a ton over the years. Fortunately, I keep improving, and I want to keep getting better.
9.) This question comes from Sir Derps A Lot (your username is awesome 
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Q- Any chance that we might see another MarvelxMLP crossover similar to the Spiders and Magic series?
A- I'm not sure. I've always wanted to try my hand at an X-23 x MLP crossover. I'll have to see after the series is over, and that's if I don't retire from writing when that times comes.
10.) This question comes from Commander Stelios.
Q- Will Part IV truly be the end?
A- I'd like to think so. It really depends on my motivation and the reception to Part IV. However, I do not want the series to run on for too long and wear out its welcome. Anime has this problem, nowadays. If Part IV isn't the end, then the series will end at Part V.
11.) This question comes from Bronydude159, Autistic Writer, and a few others.
Q- What are your plans once Spiders and Magic is over?
A- Retirement from writing, I believe. Not sure. It really depends on my motivation at the time.
12.) This question comes from PrincessMidnightMoon.
Q- Will Mayday get her own story where she's THE main character?
A- No, at least from me. Anyone is welcomed to do it.
13.) This question is from Marvelsoldier.
Q- Are you going to include Peter's Ends of the Earth armor in Part IV?
A- Yes, The armor will surface.
14.) This question is from Solidbrony12
Q- Was it a challenge from writing peter from a young man who just entered a new world, who has done many great things and saved so many lives, yet he feels there was so many people he failed such as Gwen and uncle Ben?
A- Hmm. Not really. I always imagined Peter would make a great father and husband. However, Marvel would never let him do it because it would break the status quo.
15.) This question is from KillerShadow 15.
Q- What advice could you give for new authors like myself who are trying to write a superhero fic, and are not doing so well?
A- My honest advise is do what YOU feel is right, yet don't be afraid to ask for help. Editors and friends are great to talk to about for story possibilities. Give it time. You'll improve. Just don't give up. The road to self-improvement is never-ending. It took forever for Spiders and Magic: Rise of Spider-Mane to really gather popularity. It required countless edits. Even now, I really need to go back and write the first few chapters over again. I had horrible tendencies then (purple prose... mumblemumble...).
16. This question comes from edCOM02.
Q- What got you the idea to write Spiders and Magic and how do you feel now that you've come so far with it?
A- Funny story. The idea for the story came from a meme.
I really didn't expect the story to reach this level of popularity. It's quite humbling. I have very supportive readers, and it's nice knowing I've made a lot of good friends because of this story (Azu, Commander Stelios, Darth, Magical Trevor, Pree Spunky, and so many more).
17. Another question from edCOM02.
Q- Now that you've finished Days of Friendship Past, when can we expect the Rule-63 side story and then Spiders and Magic IV to be published, should we also expect any surprises?
A- Well, no release date for either as of yet. I'm currently working on both. Spiders and Magic 3.5: Rise of Spider-Mare WILL come out before Spiders and Magic IV: Fall of Spider-Mane. 3.5 will only be five chapters long, acting as a mini-series. However, Part IV will undoubtedly be the second-longest story of the series behind Part I, ranging from 15-25 chapters long.
18.) This question is from BioBoy619.
Q- What's your favorite Marvel event comic book?
A- Easy. Civil War, That's why I'm SO pumped for Captain America: Civil War.
19.) This question is from comedyfreak94.
Q- What will you do with Princess Luna?
A- I guess it shows that she's easily one of the most popular characters of the story. Just wait and see.
Last question comes from christian_j-brony.
Q- Now that Felicia's free and living in Baltimare, will there ever be a reconciliation between her and twilight, or is that whole "you must never let twilight see you" thing permanently in play?
A- Part IV holds many surprises, my friend. 
All right. That was fun! Let's do it again sometime! Excelsior!
*Lie down... try not to cry.... cry a lot*
I CAN'T BREATHE
Stan Lee Pony. ALL OF THE YES! More specifically, mine. Also, Spider-Gwen, hoo boy, poor Peter. Wonder how Twilight will take it? I suspect that as long as she doesn't try to flirt with Peter though, she should be fine with her. I'd assume.
Spider-Gwen confirmed to appear in Spiders and Magic IV!
Will Peter ever get the hang of magic, particularly combat magic?
Great you put Spider-Gwen in future chapters!
What about alternate universe of equestria and marvel swap genders in the 4th book
? Maybe I should of ask that question
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Dangit. My question was anwsered but I should have asked more!
Hey, thanks for the advice. I'll start talking to other people.
What are you referencing when you say "Excelsior"? The only time I've ever heard it used is by Al Gore in South Park, but Wikipedia tells me that it's used by many different people/groups.
Thx for answering my question.
3060855 Stan Lee says it a lot.
3061031 Will polygamy come to play? As in Luna and Peter and Twilight?
3065482 That's... still up in the air.
3066117 YES! NOT A NO! BUT A POSSIBILITY!
Oh, and when you think about it, Discord's not very chaotic.
3066170 Oh? What do you mean?
3066196 Are you talking about Discord?
3067001 Yep, yep.
3068372
Chaos implies that there is no rules or simply randomness.
However, Discord uses repetitive gags.
Such as playing with the hearts of ponies.
Making candy floss clouds with chocolate rain as his signature move.
He doesn't make it so that there are no rules. He tweaks them slightly. He flicks his fingers. If anything, he is simply a magical being with an almost insanely scary skill in the usage of chaos theory.
Chaos theory is the minute change in something goes a long way in changing events.
He is not neutral as chaos should be or at least is thought to be. He is a puppetmaster, pulling at strings. Which implies order.
3068404 Good theory. Why do you think he likes Peter so much? XD
3068458 Because he used to be Starswirl the Bearded and Peter reminds him uncomfortably of himself.
3069117 Hmm. Discord= Starswirl? That a fact?
3070513 No. But it does make sense. Google the video!
3070513 Also, how much do you love romance songs?
You ever think about writing a Stan Lee cameo in Spiders and Magic?
You do know that X--23 has the same voice actress as Pinkie Pie and or Twilight Sparkle on 2 separate occasions.
3108883 I know about Tara Strong playing X-23 and Twilight. I didn't know about the other.
3109268
That's right Andrea Libman voiced X-23 in her first animated appearance and Britt Irvin did it in her second animated appearance. Both on X-men Evolution.