Queen's Own Interview with Healer Adept Moonstar
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| Interviews by Fans | |
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| Title: | Queen's Own Interview with Healer Adept Moonstar |
| Interviewer: | Queen's Own |
| Interviewee: | Healer Adept Moonstar (Kendra Renaud) |
| Date(s): | July 1, 2000 |
| Medium: | print, online |
| Fandom(s): | Mercedes Lackey, Valdemar |
| External Links: | Queen's Own Newsletter--July 2000, Archived version |
| Click here for related articles on Fanlore. | |
In July 2000, Queen's Own interviewed Healer Adept Moonstar (Kendra Renaud).
For other interviews in this series, see Queen's Own Interviews.
Some Excerpts
Why did you choose to save Queen's Own?
I have made some of my best friends through Queen's Own. I had thought about saving Queen's Own in 1998 when Judith broached the topic to me. I knew, however, I couldn't do it myself, faced with probable moves every 2-3 years. As Linda and I became closer friends we lamented that we hadn't rescued Queen's Own sooner. When we learned that Queen's Own had gone bankrupt we realized what a good team we could be. All and all I couldn't give up on the club that gave me so much fun, so many reasons to write and so many friends.
What got you hooked on Misty’s books?
I had read the Last Herald Mage trilogy in Junior High. My best friend, Misty (interesting coincidence don't you think?), gave me Magic's Pawn at lunch one day and said, "Here, Kendra. You'll like this book. The main character is gay." I just looked at her in shock. I had never been given a book in that way, but she was right. I fell in love with Vanyel. (Didn't we all?) A few years later I came across the Arrows trilogy at a used bookstore. Then I read every Valdemar novel I could find!
What else do you read?
I love Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series; I always know it will be time to move soon when they come out. They seem to come out just as Jay gets a new assignment. I can't wait for the next Harry Potter book. Besides my obvious love for fantasy, I also really like the classics: Dickens, Bronte, Shakespeare, and many more. I read nonfiction reference books on dog breeds. Occasionally I will pick up a novel of a recent film. Although I must say Alex is a big fan of "Touch and Feel" books, and I read several of them, several times a day.
What other projects besides Queen’s Own occupy your time?
I am on the Board of Dragonlords of Dumnonia for Linda's fan club, which includes approving personas, putting together timelines, and keeping up numerous lists. I also work with the Idaho Great Dane Rescue Inc. So far this year I have rescued three pups, and they have all been placed in safe, happy loving homes. I also write articles for the Pagan newsletter, "Silver Chalice." I write and submit to the various chapter zines listed in our newsletter. I maintain a web site. I love to keep our photos scrapbook style, and I have one family set and one for Alex that I have just started. Not to mention that I also keep house and take care of my fourteen month old son, Alex.