my reputation precedes me.

[ewein2412]

I am listed under "Authors Who Support FanFic About Their Work"... FWIW

http://fanlore.org/wiki/Professional_Author_Fanfic_Policies

Comments

[lauradi7.livejournal.com]

I find it interesting that JK Rowling is OK with fanfic, but came down HARD on the guy that made the HP encyclopedia or whatever it was. Presumably she's making the Gaiman distinction, of non-profit vs profit.

[tiboribi.livejournal.com]

I love Diana Wynne Jones and Michael Chabon's attitudes. They delight me. Even if Chabon is a bit full of himself, citing Virgil (which is part of why I love it).

How can Jaspar Fforde be opposed to fanfic?

[mhari.livejournal.com]

I see they didn't mention the part where you get all squeeful and adorable about it. :D

[rainbowjehan.livejournal.com]

Good to know, considering I've... already written the stuff. >_>

[marguerlucy.livejournal.com]

Someone tell Gabaldon to get over herself - people have been fanfic-ing sexy men in kilts long before she made them time travel ;-)

As many of the authors who support fanfic said, it's a major compliment to an author's character work when their work inspires fan fiction, and as long as no one is selling it or claiming the characters as their own, what harm is there?