Gabi’s been around this fandom for a long time and moderates one of the only hanfic centered Facebook groups, Hanson FanFiction! Why am I just now getting around to interviewing her? No clue!
She is currently in the process of moving her hanfics, which includes such stories as Lady Madonna to Archive of Our Own account, so look there for even more to read in the near future. But first, check out her interview!
Why did you start writing hanfic? How long have you been writing?
I’ve always loved writing, and have been writing stories since at least middle school. I started writing hanfic between junior and senior year of high school. I had read some (including the infamous Tulsa 74132 and Devil/Angel) and was hooked.
What’s your favorite genre/pairing to write and why?
I’ve always loved writing Zaylor. I’m not sure why. I’ve been writing them since the end of 2000/beginning of 2001 based on a role play I was doing at the time. While I’m okay with the fluffier ideas for their relationship, I think the more angst the better, within reason of course.
What are your favorite hanfic stories and authors?
I loved both of Kerry’s Zaylor stories (one known as the “Lost Without Each Other” trilogy then the other one that all three parts have super long titles but I can’t remember any except for “I Looked Up And Saw Your Face” …. At least I THINK that’s the title.) I’m absolutely adoring Paola’s “The Innocents” series. There were a couple others that I’ve loved but sadly the writers either disappeared (and took their fics with them without giving any of us a chance to save them) or just stopped writing.
What is your writing process like?
Usually I get a random idea and will write whatever extra details about it until I have enough to write something about it. Other times, I’m struck with inspiration and will sit down and write until I either fall asleep or I can’t write anymore.
Where do your ideas and inspiration come from?
Everything and everywhere. Sometimes I joke that Hanson is my inspiration (mostly because most of my stories are about them.) but I can and have been really be inspired by random things.
Which stories are you most proud of having written?
I like to joke that I’m proud of writing the Hancest stories that caused Hancest (and stories in general) to be banned from the Hanson community on livejournal. But I’m proud of all of my work in various ways.
Favorite songs to listen to while you write or which inspire your writing?
It honestly really depends on what’s going on. If I’m doing NaNoWriMo, then I usually put the soundtrack to Final Fantasy X on (as there are no words) or I’ll go and put something random on on TV. And sometimes I need it to be dead silent. But for the most part it’s the FFX soundtrack (and occasionally the Star Wars soundtracks). I feel like if there are words to the songs I’m listening to I get distracted.
Thank you, Gabi, for being the July spotlight! I look forward to reading more of your fic, both new and old, soon.