Why did
you start writing? I was watching Alice, 2009 for the umpteenth
time. I had forayed into writing once,
and I didn’t do so well. But I was
working on something, finishing it while the movie was playing and the song
What If by Safety Suit came on. And I
wondered, what if during all those times they cut away from our main
characters, things were happening to make them closer? I started writing, and the rest they say is
history.
What do
you enjoy the most about it? The possibilities. The chance that all those stories I tell myself
to fall asleep I can come back and visit over and over. I would often change someone in my stories,
and explore all the what ifs. Hey, my
brain never turns off, this allowed me to go to sleep. Maybe 2-3 hours later.
What do
you like least about it? The editing for me. I write rough drafts, and then go back to
edit them and add all the stuff that makes them turn from stiff cardboard cut
outs to actually being living moving people.
I love writing, getting the idea on paper, but editing I feel cuts into
that. But for me to try to write another
way doesn’t work.
That
first time hitting publish, how did you feel? Sooo nervous. But… I
told myself, did it matter if I get a review?
Nope. I had to decide what I am
working for, and it was to get these stories out on paper so I can visit the
dreams and the stories themselves.
Imagine my surprise that people actually like to read it!
Where do
you get your inspiration? Everywhere.
A song will prompt a story. Or a
dream, or me thinking, what if. Lately I
blame Meridian since she seems to whisper to my muses. A LOT.
It is a busy place in my brain.
Ask my betas. But yes, the world
or even my imagination is very rich, there is inspiration everywhere.
What is
your writing area like do you use computer or paper, or both? Or another medium? Computer. I can’t write as fast as I can type. When I am writing, it literally is like part
of my brain turns off. Or is
sidetracked. The words come pouring out
to show you guys the movie playing in my head.
Do you
use an outline, rough draft or just write? Rough draft. Then I go back to add all the stuff I didn’t
type in to make them living. I tried
many times to outline, but it never happens.
I have given up. I have a
whiteboard I write ideas on, and strive to hit them all.
What do
you do while you're writing (listen to music, TV in the background, etc.)?
Music. Even now, I am listening to my
iTunes playing. Walking on the Sun by
Smash Mouth is playing. When my iTunes
was not working was a major issue.
What annoys
you the most when you are trying to write? Of all things, my pets. I love them all dearly, and any other time, I
pet them, play with them, love on them. But
when I am in the mode, it never fails that Connor wants to go out, and for some
reason I am the only one in the house he tells this too. Or Morgan comes and lies down on my arm, or
sits in front of the screen I am typing in.
Tucker walks back and forth or something. Right now, Connor was lying by me, cause when
I lean back and check what I have written, I pet him. They are not abandoned or anything, it just
seems they pick the perfect time to come mess with me.
If you
have finished a fic, what was your feeling on it? Sad but thrilled. Sad, because I have to leave this story. You pour your time and love into these
characters, this story, and now you are done.
But at the same time, my OCD relaxes, and I am thrilled to have that
Completed next to the story.
What are
your favorite fandoms to write? True Blood, Twilight, Alice 2009, Tin
Man. But lately, Crossovers are a huge
thing with me. I love to pair Bella with
different characters and I like to see what she would have been like.
Who are
your favorite characters to write? Bella and the male characters.
Why?
I have no idea why, but I struggle with the female leads who are not
Bella. I think because I connect with
her, but yet I want to slap her silly.
So I make her more like I would be.
Males are sooo easy for me to write.
Who are
your least favorite characters to write? Females but Bella
Why?
Again, no clue.
What is
your favorite scene or story you have written and why? Favorite
story? Has to be Tin Man. Why?
It is a blending of so much but I grew up with Wizard of Oz playing all
the time. Then to see this remake of it,
just made the whole idea take off. I am
working to finish the none epic stories right now, to allow myself time to work
on those like Tin Man.
What is
the most difficult story or scene you have written, and why? What
If. When I started it, I was in a bad
place. I had so much going on in my life
that was wrong, I just couldn’t be happy. So I started to write it. Now, trying to go back to it, I have
issues. I don’t like Alice. Not since I wrote ED and realized some
things.
Do you
see any characteristics in the characters you write? Yes.
Which
ones and whom? I research a lot. Hmm. Bella from Free Will is Everything trilogy
anyone? The other Bella’s reflect me
also. And I am a closet romantic, so my
characters are also. Alice in Tea Shope
(Or Bella in twilighted Tea Shoppe) is me.
Well a lot. I didn’t have her bad
experiences, but her family memories are based on mine.
What do
you like most about your preferred fandom? The fans and writers. Alice was forgiving, and they helped. But
this fandom supports each other so much.
Stories are reblogged, and we all acknowledge we lead the readers to
each other. I have a Rec pages, and
Blogs I love. The stories I rec are
heavily hit up each day.
How would
you describe your fics? Romantic stories. I am a sucker for romance, and I don’t do the
whole build up well I think. But once
they are together, I show why the whole love thing works for them, while still
working on the plot.
What story would you
recommend of your own for a new fan to start first? Hmmm. I have no idea. Really!
I know In The End is a favorite, and I will be working on finishing it
next period of time. I have 21 stories
all WIP, and no idea how many finished, one shots and so on I have. All my stories are on my WordPress as they
were meant to be. Click and I do
descriptions and have fun. If you join
my group, Charissa will give you suggestions. 
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The Non-Canon Awards
