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1. What got you started writing?

Reading others' fanfic that I really loved. I started out reading 
at the X-Files Official Site Message Boards and found so many 
stories I really enjoyed. I also think I was motivated by feeling 
that as much as I loved the show, there always seemed to be room 
for more; more explanation, more action, more relationship 
development.
 
2. What type of story do you like writing most?

Although many of my stories involve case resolution (or, in the 
truest sense of the X-Files, cases left with unanswered questions),
relationships seem to be the heart of the story for me. I've 
written stories rated PG-13 -- NC-17. Although I started out as a 
(short-lived) Noromo, I feel strongly now about the MSR and love 
both RST and UST.
I've also found that real life situations often motivate me and my 
muses. Stress or frustrations at work are often easily turned into 
angsty stories.

3. What type of story would be hard for you to write?

Several different types… I'm too wordy and very short vignettes 
are a real challenge. Although I've written a few, I don't think I 
could handle any of the 150 word or similar type challenges.
Unbelievable relationship pairings would also be difficult for me;
slash, Scully/Doggett, etc. I realize that each writer has her/his 
own take on what's possible, but not for me. characterization is 
everything to me and I'm not able to make it work in those 
situations.

4. Do you/have you use(d) a beta? If so, why?

I didn't for my first few stories; mostly likely because I had no 
idea what a beta was! Now, I wouldn't post my work without my 
betas. I'm very lucky to have two betas who have also become very 
close friends. We've even been fortunate enough to meet. 
They provide me with everything from grammar and punctuation to 
wording and opinions on story ideas and characterization.  They 
also provide terrific support and try to nudge my muse when she's 
being a stick in the mud.

5. Is reader feedback important?

It certainly is. I write because I truly love it, but reader 
feedback has helped in so many ways. Aside from making me smile and
feel good, readers have also posed questions and raised issues I 
might not have thought of initially. Their feedback helps me grow 
as a writer. And did I mention just how much I love getting 
feedback? <g>

Tell us something (unique?) about yourself.

Hmm…I have a rather addictive side…some might say it borders on an 
obsession when it comes to DD/Mulder. I am occasionally embarrassed 
by the fact that my computer room walls are 'artfully covered' with
lots of DD/Mulder (as well as other XF characters) pictures and 
posters and calendars and magazine pages… Need I go on? 
This addictive side translates into other areas: Beanie Baby bears,
 electronics equipment, chocolate and black clothing items.

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