Do you remember your first introduction to fan fiction?
Yes, very well! I was 16 when I first read X-files fan fiction. I wasn't very much aware of the huge amount of fiction on the web and I didn't know it was called fan fiction. But I remember staying up at night, reading fics I printed under the covers with a flashlight, hoping my parents wouldn't notice I was still up.
What main character that you've written femslash for, would you most like to hit upside the head?
That would be Sara Sidle, I mean, come on! Grissom? She has so many beautiful woman around her and all she sees is that man. She needs to open her eyes.
Is your fan fiction writing limited to femslash or do you also write gen, het or male slash? If so, is there a difference in style or content (besides the obvious) between them?
I only write femslash, even though if I find a pairing I believe in I think I could write het too.
Have you ever been tempted to write a Mary Sue?
I think everyone is tempted to write a story like that, especially when they begin writing. When I read some of my first stories, I notice that most of the original characters are based on myself.
Are there certain genres you find easier to write for?
For some reason most of my stories are angsty and filled with drama. I did try to write comedy and I had great fun writing it, but it's not my forte.
Do you research subjects before you write them and, if so, in how much detail?
Yes, especially since english isn't my native language. I research everything, from terms and typical sayings in english to details about guns for example. I'm studying to be a translator, so fortunately I have got access to the best dictionaries or all sorts. And I'm trying to make as much use of them as I can.
What's your preferred length of story to write and read?
I couldn't write a short story to save my life, at least not without writing a sequal or turning it into a series. I prefer to write stories with 10,000 or more words.
Can you touch the tip of your nose with your tongue?
No, but I will keep trying until I can!
Are you, yourself, a fan of other fan fic writers and, if so, who are they and what is it about them that appeals to you?
There are a lot of writers I look up to. First of all for their originality, but most of all for the way they write. For example Corbeau Alcove's story 'Pain to kill' is written in such a way that it totally got to me and that I just had to finish it, preferably in one breath so to speak. I spend hours and hours reading it and even after I finished it, it had me thinking.
Then there are Ann's stories, I always read every CSI story she writes. They are refreshing and they make me laugh. I love the way Ann portrays Sara Sidle and it's kind of how I see her in my imagination. Her stories are easy to read and I use them to wind down after a long day at uni. She even got me as far as to venture into another fandom, which I normally don't do.
There are also other fanfic writers I admire, for example A. Magiluna Stormwriter, Shatterpath and Ralst wwho, aside from writing awesome stories, manage websites, archives and challenges.
Ever wanted to head butt another fan for dissing your pairing?
No, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I can imagine not everyone agrees with my pairings either.
Do you have a favourite cliché, one that you'll read with joy even though it's been done to death?
That would be the Sara/Cath love/hate relationship.
Would you lend me twenty pence if we were stuck at Charing Cross station and I was dying for the loo?
Of course! I'd even buy you a drink afterwards ;)
If you've written real person slash how does it differ from writing about fictional characters?
I have never written real person slash and I don't think I ever will. In the beginning I even had problems with writing fiction because I have a certain respect for the actors and their characters. It took me while before I actually 'dared' to write Sara for example.
Do you find you're more inspired by subtext, maintext or barely there text shows?
Subtext and barely there text inspire me the most. I can re-watch an episode of CSI a million times just to see that one look or hear that one remark again which gives me the idea there is something more going on. I think every CSI fan knows there are some classic ones there, I also think it's what thrives me to keep writing even though my interest in CSI isn't what it used to be.
Where do you get your inspiration for specific stories; missing or extended scenes from the show, ideas from other shows or real life situations?
Basically I just start writing. My best story ideas either come in my sleep or when I'm already writing on a story.
Do you like cheese?
I'm Dutch, I believe that is an equivalent of 'I like cheese'.
Every read over one of your stories months or years later and thought 'What the hell was I thinking!'
Oh yes! All the time.
Why do you write fan fiction?
I write to wind down, I find it actually works as some kind of therapy for me. Plus, if there isn't enough subtext for a pairing, someone should make some!