I grew up on tales of heroic battles and bold journeys further then man felt they could travel--a diet of Mythology and Star Trek would warp any child's sense of reality wouldn't you say? I read primarily historical romance and fantasy--any kind of fantasy.
I write whatever suits me at the moment. My ongoing WIP's are paranormal, fantasy and young adult based, though I do have a couple emo-filled young adult short stories.
I like to dissect things, though I'm not very analytical myself I enjoy deciphering others' worlds and stories.