sasha_feather | 5 questions meme (Reply)

brithistorian gave me 5 questions to answer based on my interests. If you comment saying so, I will endeavor to ask you five questions!

1. What was the first fandom you wrote fic for?

Probably the TV show "The Pretender," which I was into during high school and college, around 1999-2001. The premise was that a genius escaped some kind of evil think-tank and went around helping people by taking on various professions. A bit like Leverage and Dark Angel, which are also favorites of mine.

2. How did you get interested in greyhounds?

My dear friend

thingswithwings suggested that a greyhound might be a good fit for me, because they are great apartment dogs--low energy, almost no barking, little shedding, etc. I'd wanted a dog for years. When she made this suggestion, it just sort of clicked. It felt right. I asked my landlord for permission and then started the process. I just love they way they look, and their personalities. I was a "horse girl" growing up, and Greyhounds look a little like horses, and a little like dragons. When I saw a photo of Sorcha, my first hound, I just fell instantly in love.

3. What's the last science book you read that you'd recommend?

It's been a while now but I loved Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. It's a memoir about her career in biology. It's funny and very well written.

4. What is a movie that you enjoy despite the fact that it's, by most standards, not a good movie? What do you like about it?

There are a lot of these. An old favorite is "Water World," a dsytopian Sci Fi film starring Kevin Costner. I thought it was pretty to look at, and exciting, and fun. I liked the floating town. My dad and I saw it in the theater and we both really enjoyed it. During the part where the characters go deep underwater in a crude submersible, the exit doors of the theater blew open, showing us heavy rain and lightning outside. It was very dramatic and added to the experience of seeing the film.

5. Do have a book that you continue to re-read despite having read it numerous times already? What's so special to you about that book?

I hardly read anymore, not traditional books anyways. As a kid and young adult I was a voracious reader and re-read many books. My favorite was Cynthia Voigt's "The Wings of a Falcon." It's an adventure story centering on the deep friendship between two boys / young men. I see now that this story was "Slashy," meaning with gay subtext.

These days I'm more into fanfic and comics. I've re-read and listened to:
"The Stately Home of Wiltshire" (Harry Potter) by waspabi
https://archiveofourown.org/works/6239806
Sell your Body to the Night" (teen wolf) by dira sudis
https://archiveofourown.org/works/2838161
"Fair Trade" (Stargate: atlantis) by esteefee
https://archiveofourown.org/series/305

I find fanfic very comforting, especially if I already know the story. It's warm and relaxing, even the angsty parts.