Sisters in Smut Interview with Sally Bradstreet
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| Title: | Sisters in Smut Interview with Sally Bradstreet |
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| Interviewee: | Sally Bradstreet |
| Date(s): | 2001 |
| Medium: | online |
| Fandom(s): | The X-Files |
| External Links: | Sisters in Smut Interview with Sally Bradstreet, Archived version |
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Sisters in Smut Interview with Sally Bradstreet was conducted in 2001.
It was part of a large project conducted by members of the Sisters in Smut archive, an X-Files archive with a focus on the character Walter Skinner. See Sisters in Smut Interview Project.
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Nom de Plume:
I was christened Sally Bradstreet by another fanfic writing friend. She wrote a Highlander fic in which she created an Immortal who was largely based on me. I'm not sure where Sally (short for Elizabeth) came from, but Bradstreet is from Anne Bradstreet, another great woman author.
What was your first encounter with X-Files fanfic?
My aforementioned friend and I stumbled into Gossamer archive somehow way back in Season One. To tell you how long ago it was: at one point we could honestly say that we had read every piece in the archive.
What was your first experience with fanfic?
When I was a little girl I used to make up stories about my favorite TV shows when I was in bed at night trying to go to sleep. Who knew that little activity had a name?
How long have you been a fan of the show?
I remember when Fox was running eps every night to try to get viewers. However, I gave up the title of "fan" this season.
What are your top five all-time favorite stories?
Oh, boy. Another tou[gh] question. Of the top of my head I can think of two: "Sharp Focus" by Lyrica and "Aromatherapy" by Anne Vermillion. I love the sensory imagery and intensity of both stories.
Do you write for other fandoms?
I have written the obligatory Star Trek fic, and I am now writing Buffy the Vampire Slayer fic.
How do you feel about fanfic in general?
Like so many other things in life, fanfic is both good and bad. I enjoy reading it a great deal, but not everyone has caught a clue about how to make it work. As for writing it, it's a wonderful way to practice the writing craft.