Interview With Danni
Author Of Decisions
By
CrunkSimba
This was a spare of the
moment thing. I had fun interviewing Danni. If you have any
questions you can email me at blairboy81@hotmail.com
CrunkSimba:
Ok..When were you introduced to Nifty?
dannibailey:I guess
about 6 months ago. I was reading a story that was sent to me
that was
off of Nifty. After reading that one, I started to visit the site
and read other stories
CrunkSimba: Do you
have any particular favorites?
dannibailey:Right
now I'm reading "No Painless Way" and "This
Gift", but probably my
favorite so far has been "The Lifeguard". The author
has a very mature style to his writing
CrunkSimba:Ah ok so
you read out side of the boybands area?
dannibailey:Yes,
but I haven't strayed very far. The boy band stories are my
favorites.
CrunkSimba: Cool,
what are you plans after Decisions?
dannibailey: I've
started a new story about Jeff from 98 Degrees. I have to admit
it was
hard not to write about Justin again, but I wanted to try to
write about someone I didnt
know as much about.
CrunkSimba:Not a
bad idea most authors like to stick to just one person, it's good
to see
change.
dannibailey:Well,
I'm gonna give it a try.....just makes it more of a challange I
guess
CrunkSimba::
True..Ok, what was the reason behind Decisions?
dannibailey:
LMAO...it started out as short and sweet story for a friend. It
was supposed
to be just a couple of pages, but once I started writing, I found
out I really enjoyed writing.
It was kind of relaxing. And why NSYNC, that part is easy.....MR.
Timberlake!
CrunkSimba:
LOL...did you think it would ever turn out as big as it did?
dannibailey: No
way....I never intended it to happen, but I've enjoyed it.
CrunkSimba: That's
good it worked out then. Since you are a female author, do you
find the
female or male written stories better?
dannibailey: Wow,
talk about putting someone on the spot. I don't know that I could
say
females are better than males or the other way around. I can say
that for the most part I
see a difference is style. From what Ive read women tend to show
the more emotional
side of characters. Guys like action
dannibailey:Both
are good....It just depends on what you are looking for in a
story, or what
mood you're in
CrunkSimba: True,
and most of the females have no idea what goes in with sex
between
two guys.
dannibailey:Exactly..and
that was the hardest part for me....when it came to the sex, I
was
in uncharted waters!
CrunkSimba: Cool.
Ok, some authors dont get along with each other. How do you fare
with the other authors?
dannibailey: Never
found one yet that I haven't liked. Most of the responses I have
gotten
regarding Decisions has been from other authors. All have been
very encouraging. I dont
see this as a competition. There is room for everyone.
CrunkSimba:True.
Where do your ideas for your story come from?
dannibailey:Strictly
imagination. I just try to envision how the characters might
react to
certain situations. Since its all fantasy, you cant really go
wrong
CrunkSimba: True, I
know some authors like to go by what's going in that celebrities
life,
ie.Award Shows, Tv Apperances and Tour Shecdules..
dannibailey: Well,
I do have those elements in my story, but I dont necessarily use
those as
a guideline for what happens. If it fits into the story that
fine, if not then I just ad lib it
CrunkSimba: How do
you relate to the main character?
dannibailey: Well
both of the characters in my story are supposed to be gay males,
so its
kinda hard to put myself in their shoes. I have several gay men
as friends so I have some
insight, but obviously being a straight female I wont pretend to
know what its really like.
CrunkSimba: If
nobody read your story and you got no feedback would you still
write it?
dannibailey:Definately.....I
write because I enjoy it. It's a hobby, but if other people like
it,
that's even better.
CrunkSimba:Why did
you choose to write about the subject matter?
dannibailey: Good
question....Since I've never written ANYTHING before in my life I
guess this was an unusual place to start. To be honest, I find
two men making love very
erotic. (one of them being Justin Timberlake didnt hurt that
visual at all) So why not write
about something you like.
CrunkSimba: Ohh
Good answer.
CrunkSimba: Besides
writing for Nifty, what do you do in your spare time?
dannibailey: Spare
time?? What's that? Well, I have two great daughters (15 and 12)
so
most of my "spare" time is consummed by being a mom.
Its a job I take very seriously.
(and no, the girls don't know mom writes for Nifty!)
CrunkSimba:: What
do you think they would say if they found out?
dannibailey: Well,
I think they would be surprised to say the least. They know I
write, but
have no idea its sexual stories about the guys covering their
walls.
CrunkSimba:
LOL..thats the truth. Where did the name Decisions come from?
dannibailey:
Actually, the guy that inspired the story came up with the name.
Basically,
everthing you do in life is a decision. In my story, the guys had
plenty of decisions to
make, some easy and some hard, so it fit perfectly.
CrunkSimba: Do you
look to any author for inspirations?
dannibailey:No not
really....there are several authors that I think are very
talented, but I'm
more inspired by the people themselves, who they are and how they
handle their lives. Its
not the fact that they write or what they write that impresses
me.
CrunkSimba:Cool..ok
last question. If you could rid the world of one thing what would
it
be?
dannibailey: That
is an easy one....intolerance. I dispise it. If I teach my
daughters nothing
else I hope I can instill in them to be accepting, whether is be
race, religion, political views
or sexual orientation.
CrunkSimba: Good
answer.
CrunkSimba: Thank
you for taking time out and letting me interview you!
dannibailey: No
problem.....I enjoyed it!
dannibailey: Thanks
for asking
CrunkSimba: Anytime
CrunkSimba: Take
Care!