MCU Wintershock Author Spotlight on Anogete

Interviews by Fans
Title:	MCU Wintershock Author Spotlight on Anogete
Interviewer:	MCU Wintershock
Interviewee:	Anogete
Date(s):	June 5, 2017
Medium:	online
Fandom(s):	Marvel Cinematic Universe
External Links:	MCU Wintershock Author Spotlight on Anogete, Archived version
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What about Wintershock as a pairing appeals to you?

Where to begin? They’re just lovely together. They play off each other extremely well. Initially, I viewed Darcy as a tool to bring Bucky out of his shell. He’s been damaged by his time with HYDRA, and her lightness, irreverence and easy-going way of caring pair well with someone who is suspicious and bottled-up. She wouldn’t smother him or make him feel obligated to give more than he was able. While I still think all of that is true, I also believe that Bucky has plenty to give to Darcy. I think her flippant demeanor hides someone who has insecurities deep down, someone who doesn’t think she’s important enough for someone to be serious with her and only her. He’d be wonderful at dispelling those insecurities and making her realize she’s worth his undivided attention. There is a weight to his personality after all he’s been through that I think would connect well with her.

How did you first encounter the pairing?

I had seen the two Thor movies and and the first Avengers one years ago. At that time, I had dabbled in reading Loki/OFC fics, but had difficulty finding the quality of writing I wanted to read (though I’m sure there are some out there). I gave up and wandered out of the MCU fandom. Recently, while reading some Kastle (Karen Page/Frank Castle) fic on AO3, I noticed there were quite a few Steve/Darcy fics. I hadn’t really paid that much attention to either of those characters when watching the three Marvel movies I had seen. I started reading Shieldshock and found really excellent writing. At that time, I avoided all Steve/Darcy/Bucky because I didn’t know who the hell Bucky was.  ;-) I finally ended up reading a fic (which I have since lost and searched high and low for) that involved Steve and Darcy dating and Bucky being Steve’s lonely roommate who has a huge crush on her. You’re all going to think I’m crazy, but it wasn’t until then that I looked up a picture of Bucky and ended up with a gif of the murder strut and was like, “YES, BITCH, THAT.” I jumped into Bucky/Darcy immediately.

What kind of Wintershock story would you love to read that hasn’t been written yet by you or others?

I’m constantly amazed at the innovative imaginations of the writers in this fandom, so there isn’t much that I’d want to read that isn’t out there and available. That being said, I’d love to see more fics that address Bucky’s PTSD and how Darcy helps him overcome it or deal with it. I’d love to see flirty stuff where Darcy’s bravado and BAMF-ery slips in a moment of self-doubt and Bucky swoops in to show her just how awesome she is, preferably without clothing. Just the usual fun stuff, you know.  ;-)

What Wintershock fic by someone else would you recommend to others to read? What about this fic appeals to you?

I feel like I can’t completely do this question justice because I haven’t read as much Wintershock as many others. Shortly after finding the pairing, I sequestered myself and starting writing. I avoided reading other people’s take on the pairing at that time. However, of what I’ve read, I have a preference for sexual tension and smut, so… Captain Bucky by SerialObsessor is fantastic because I love the premise of Bucky filling in for Steve and there being misunderstandings on top of misunderstandings with sexual tension and sweetness all over the place. Tasers, Soliders, and Captains, oh my! by DriannaHarper has really amazing, realistic dialogue that I can actually hear in my head in the characters’ voices. A Real Dick Move by meleedamage is hot as all get-out, but also tinged with humor and cuteness. Also, if I can break the rules a little bit, I loved We’ll Never Get Started by becisvolatile, which is WinterShieldShock. The Bucky in that fic has probably had the most influence on how I write him. Realistic, flawed, and sometimes a little too proud or self-hating to admit that he wants/deserves affection/love.