First of all I want to warn that my English isn't so good and, perhaps, I couldn't understand everything that you have told. I hope you'll forgive me if my answer will be a little crumpled)
one of my favourite books is a series the Dark Tower of Stephen King. (I am a big fan of fantasy) I really like this series of books as it creates the Universe which connects almost all works written by King. When you read 'Salem's Lot, The Shining, It or other work, you catches communication with the Dark Tower. Stephen King says that this series is his lifework. Each book is some kind of vital stage. It is very interesting to learn about the writer especially as King is a very sincere person. Generally I can talk about it for hours. It is a pity that none of my close friends like this subject(
As for a hobby, I have nothing to surprise you. I am engaged in drawing as long as I could remember, however didn't achieve special achievements in this branch. I like to collect arts of other people which are connected to mermaids (it is one more my favourite subject).
Sorry, maybe this post is short and not interesting, but it's 9am in our country and thought are confused as I didn't sleep all night long. I promise to write more after a sleep.
By the way, where are you from?