Thank you for recommending these books, you were quite right about the things I'd like :D

I know nothing about the author's private life, and am not sure how much I want to know?

I think I will try reading the next few in the series without attempting to learn any more, at least!

And yeah, I think that's pretty much how I feel about Jack/Stephen so far—I prefer them as friends, but I don't mind the ship and would happily read fic if it's good. And I look forward to those gen recs also :D