#uh. 16 years ago 😬

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just remembered that good omens exists i'm gonna get sick

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Writing Interview Tag!

Big thanks to @moltenwrites for the tag! I've seen this going around and was hoping to be tagged at some point. *rubs hands together* There'll be a readmore at the bottom with the templates for both desktop and mobile.

About me

When did you start writing?

Very young, around 5-6. I remember there was homework where the teacher gave everyone a list of words and asked us to write a sentence with each word. I would turn in a paragraph for each instead 😂 When I was 14 I was writing a lot of Doctor Who fic on FFnet (I can't believe that was 16 years ago 💀) and during the lockdown I started writing again for something to do.

Are there different genres or themes you enjoy reading other than the ones you write?

I don't think so? Sorry, that's a really unsatisfying answer, I know. It's like when you're asked what your favourite book is and you instantly forget every book you've ever read 😂

Is there an author you want to emulate, or are compared to often?

Is this gonna be weird? Probably. Am I gonna fight through the anxiety anyway? Sure, you betcha! @septembriseur is one of the best writers I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Your Telford is second to none. Thank you.

Can you tell me a bit about your writing space?

Just sitting in my bed cradling my laptop. Despite only being 3 and a half years old it's got a whole host of things wrong with it, the most problematic being a loose connection somewhere inside the charging port. To be able to charge I have to sit in a very specific position and stay still, with a metal water bottle braced against the charging cable to keep it pushed in, another cable tied around it with an elastic band and hooked over the opposite side of the laptop. It's... honestly not the best lol. But it's a gaming laptop so getting it fixed would probably be expensive and I just don't have the money.

What’s your most effective way to muster up a muse?

Am I allowed to say drugs? 😂 I'm prescribed ADHD meds and Pregabalin for anxiety, and they both help me focus enough to get words down on the page. I'd be pretty screwed without them tbh. I had an appointment with a doctor today and am getting an instant release ADHD medication added to my prescription as the extended release wears off by mid-to-late afternoon, so maybe I'll be able to get another daily writing session in when I take that!

Did the place(s) you grew up in influence the people and/or places you write about?

Hn. I want to say not really, but it must have influenced me in some way, right? Kids are sponges and will soak up and mimic the behaviours of the adults around them, and often people will reach adulthood with opinions and ideas that they don't even realise were created by an outside influence.

Are there any reoccurring themes in your writing? If so, do they surprise you?

QUEER! And no, it doesn't surprise me at all. 😂 I love writing about self-discovery, characters figuring out they can grow outside of the box society has built for them.

Characters

Would you please tell me about your current favorite character?

So, uh, I'm just gonna link y'all here, where I ramble on about David Telford from Stargate Universe for fucking ages. He's in my brain spinning plates as we speak. (He never stops.)

Which of your characters would you be friends with in real life?

Well, in real life I wouldn't want to be friends with anyone in the military. While the US military is a special interest of mine because of Stargate, I am very aware that these characters are not realistic when compared to their real life counterparts. Realism in this area is one reason my favourite of the series is Universe, but even then these men aren't... Well, let's just say that - just like in politics - you don't get far in the military if you're a good person.

Which characters would you dislike the most of you met them?

😬😬😬 I mean, the fact they're dislikeable is part of the draw, ya know? I think irl-Young would suck absolute balls. 😂

Tell me about the process of coming up with your characters?

Not super applicable as I'm a solely fandom writer, but the parts of the characters we're not given by the show come to me as I write, like puzzle pieces slotting into place. A good back-and-forth conversation is another excellent way to dig deep into them.

Do you notice any reoccurring themes/traits in your characters?

QUEER! But being serious, I've given both Everett Young (SGU) and John Sheppard (SGA) intrusive thoughts...

My writing

What’s your reason for writing?

Escapism. Creativity. The characters are in my head screaming at me.

Is there any specific comment or type of comment from readers that you find particularly motivating?

Ooh, the long back-and-forth conversations! I'm here to talk endlessly about these little fucking blorbos and I will ramble about them to anyone!

How do you want to be thought about by your readers?

Taking this very seriously: a man. I know that fandom is typically a woman-dominated area and I've met quite a few other trans people through Stargate, but yeah. I know there are cultural differences with what are generally considered gender neutral terms around the world, but I do not want to ever be referred to as a girl or with woman-coded terms. I've had to fight hard to be able to be myself: man, dude, bro, there are a lot of choices.

What do you feel is your greatest strength as a writer?

Hmm... consistency? I set the New Year's resolution to write something every day in 2022. That year I missed 2 and half weeks because I had top surgery and while beforehand I thought 'awesome, I'll have plenty of time to write!' it turned out that recent wounds almost in my armpits makes it quite painful to move my arms... 🤔 In 2023 I wrote every day and so far I've kept that up in 2024. It's not always a lot of words, but it's always something.

What have you been told is your greatest strength as a writer is by others?

Characterisation. I've been told I've got my SGU boys (Telford, Young, and Rush) down to a tee.

How do you feel about your own writing?

There's a cycle where I look back at stuff I've written and compare it to what I'm currently writing and think 'this new stuff isn't as good', but in 3 months the stuff I'm currently writing will be what I think is good so... There are pieces I'm especially proud of, of course. If you'd allow me to plug for a moment, I think a memory, a distant echo is one of the best things I've ever written. Mind the tags though.

If you were the last person on earth, would you still write?

Yeah sure. I write primarily for myself so I don't see any reason why I'd stop. I wouldn't live long though lmao

When you write, are you influenced by what others might enjoy reading, do you write purely for yourself, or is it a mix of both?

First point of contact has to be with me, always. If something doesn't resonate with me, I can't write it. Forcing things is going to make writing unenjoyable and for me it's one of the most joyous things I do and I want to keep it that way. That said, if there's specific interest in a certain idea I have, that of course does motivate me. Feedback is the nectar of writers!

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About me

When did you start writing?

Are there different genres or themes you enjoy reading other than the ones you write?

Is there an author you want to emulate, or are compared to often?

Can you tell me a bit about your writing space?

What’s your most effective way to muster up a muse?

Did the place(s) you grew up in influence the people and/or places you write about?

Are there any reoccurring themes in your writing? If so, do they surprise you?

Characters

Would you please tell me about your current favorite character?

Which of your characters would you be friends with in real life?

Which characters would you dislike the most of you met them?

Tell me about the process of coming up with your characters?

Do you notice any reoccurring themes/traits in your characters?

How do you picture your characters?

My writing

What’s your reason for writing?

Is there any specific comment or type of comment from readers that you find particularly motivating?

How do you want to be thought about by your readers?

What do you feel is your greatest strength as a writer?

Have you been told is your greatest strength as a writer is by others?

How do you feel about your own writing?

If you were the last person on earth, would you still write?

When you write, are you influenced by what others might enjoy reading, do you write purely for yourself, or is it a mix of both?

About meWhen did you start writing?Are there different genres or themes you enjoy reading other than the ones you write?Is there an author you want to emulate, or are compared to often?can you tell me a bit about your writing space? What’s your most effective way to muster up a muse?Did the place(s) you grew up in influence the people and/or places you write about?Are there any reoccurring themes in your writing? If so, do they surprise you?Characters: would you please tell me about your current favorite character? Which of your characters would you be friends with in real life?which characters would you dislike the most of you met them?Tell me about the process of coming up with your characters? Do you notice any reoccurring themes/traits in your characters?How do you picture your characters? My writing: what’s your reason for writing?Is there any specific comment or type of comment from readers that you find particularly motivating? How do you want to be thought about by your readers?What do you feel is your greatest strength as a writer?have you been told is your greatest strength as a writer is by others?How do you feel about your own writing?If you were the last person on earth, would you still write?When you write, are you influenced by what others might enjoy reading, do you write purely for yourself, or is it a mix of both?

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it’s been forever since I was tagged by my girl @ravenadottir but I’m such a dumb bitch and keep forgetting to answer my tags🤡😭

1. name/nickname: Anna Elizabeth so it’s Annie, Anne,Lizzie, Beth, little one, shorty, it’s a really really long list fam...

2. gender: female

3. star sign: Virgo, and that’s all I know🤭

4. height: 5′2 (158 cm)🤡

5. time: 10 am

6. birthday: September 14th

7. favorite bands: Jonas Brothers,Coldplay, Maroon 5, dunno have a lot of faves...

8. favorite solo artists: Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Britney obviously💁🏻‍♀️, Rihanna, The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, and a lot more...

9. song stuck in your head: right now? It has to be WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion🤭😂

10. last movie: last night I watched Avengers: Infinity War before I went to bed and I legit had a dream about that 🙃😂

11. last show: Lizzie McGuire, I’m actually watching rn ❤️😌

12. when did i create this blog: don’t remember, like, two years ago? Kinda...

13. what do i post: it’s usually me simping over fictional characters and some of my personal tragedies from time to time😬

14. last thing i googled: ���nyx lingerie swatches” and no, it’s not underwear, they’re lipstick shades 😂

15. other blogs: don’t have any 🙃

16. do i get asks: a couple of them👀

17. why i chose my url: bc I’m a clown, and like, my clownery levels usually makes me the queen of clowns lol

18. following: dunno🤭

19. followers: dunno again, but I love everyone❤️😊

20. average hours of sleep: funny bc I’m on the nights shift, to the nights I work I sleep around 3 hours in the afternoon, but the days that I don’t, I totally can sleep around 12 hours non stop...

21. lucky number: usually go with my brothers bday or my birthday so, 17, 14😬

22. instruments: I used to be a drummer in the marching band so dunno if that counts lol, uh I kinda can play the flute and a little bit of guitar...

23. what am i wearing: my super fashionable, sexy and completely cozy Winnie the Pooh purple pajamas, bc a bitch it’s cold af!😂

24. dream job: being a royal or a kardashian, but like, being a nurse it’s been pretty cool too😌

25. dream trip: I want to travel the world honestly, starting with Paris, cliche af I know lol

26. nationality: American and also Mexican according to my mum😌

27. favorite song: photograph by Ed Sheeran is one of my favorite songs ever🥺

28. last book read: finally bought the entire Red Queen saga so I’m re reading the first book, catch me simping over Maven a-fucking-gain 😫

29. top three fictional universes i‘d like to live in: Harry Potter (being a wizard obviously), A song of ice and fire (part of a great house even if that means I’m half dead already😂) and Marvel bc I’ve always wanted to be a fucking superhero and like have powers and shit 🦸‍♀️

30. tagging: i’m not tagging anyone specifically but if you’re bored and feel like doing it, pls do😉

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Ace ask game - all the numbers :)

sorry this took me so long to answer; completely forgot it was my inbox then lost the ask meme for it. anyway! thank you so much for your patience 🥰

1. Where are you on the ace-spectrum?

demisexual ✌🏼

2. When did you first realise you were ace-spec?

ooh. when i was about....13? so starting high school lol i just never connected with people who were dating in school, or who used to talk about their 'experiences'. didn't even know what the hell "hot" meant when referring to how someone looked 😅

3. Did you have a moment of “Wait, sexual attraction is real?”

ah, no lol i do experience it myself, just not in the ""usual"" way

4. What moments make you think, “Well, I’m definitely ace”

hahah uh, when people start talking about their sexual experiences, really, and sex scenes in media make me feel so. 😬

5. Are you sex-positive, sex-repulsed, or indifferent?

sex-positive 👍🏼

6. How do you feel about general intimacy? (Kissing, cuddling, etc)

hm, i mean....the idea is nice; no idea about the reality, though!

7. Are you also aro-spec?

nope

8. What other identities are you, if any?

biromantic 💖

9. Who’s the first person you came out to, if any?

ah a former friend in high school; was super nervous lol but 'course she was totally fine with it

10. Has anyone ever come out to you as ace-spec?

just people on here 👌🏼

11. Have you ever been to pride as an ace person? What was it like?

ah, never been to pride in general lol but i did go to a "pride day" a few years ago which was awesome - wasn't out yet, but <3 yeah. still really nice ^ ^

12. Dragons or cake ace?

dragons

13. Do you have an ace ring? Do you want one?

no and yeah that'd be cool <3

14. Do you own an ace-spec flag?

nope

15. Do you experience the ace obliviousness to innuendos or dirty jokes?

no

16. How do you feel about sex scenes/romantic plots/subplots in movies?

sex scenes make me feel yuck but with romance in general, it depends how it's written / handled

17. How do you feel about sex / love songs?

fine because i relate them to ships 🤣

18. Have you had any romantic/queerplatonic/sexual relationships?

yep; both were fucking awful

19. Are you any good at flirting?

hahah god no. i'm awkward as shit

20. How do you feel about dating a non-ace-spec person?

fine

21. How many ace-specs do you know IRL?

oh none. on here, a lot

22. Do you want kids?

nope

23. What would you rather do/have instead of sex?

read / write / cook / watch a movie / dance / idk anything but that lol

24. Best part of being ace?

that i can't feel any sexual feelings for someone i'm romantically interested in until i've formed a close bond with them. it's just.....really nice, i love it so much ☺️