Hi Tashia (is it alright if I call you that?) what is your inspiration for writing? Santana's Crush was genius! Your Jaz+ Dansen stories are cute and funny. I love Jaz she is a sassy cinnamon roll. She is the star of your Dansen stories lbh. Didn't you have a SwanQueen story too? iirc it was Don't Forget about Us. Honestly, you bring so many nuances. How are you not popular?
Yes, you can call me Tashia. My inspiration comes from different places. Whether itās a song, a movie, a sunny day, a book, Arya, or when I need to work through something, and people watching in the park or wherever I am. Santanaās Crush was inspired by actual events, believe it or not. I wouldnāt call it genius, but it was a labor of love. Someone actually made a playlist for it for Quinntana Week 2012 or 2013. I have it downloaded somewhere lol
Lol! I love the way you said Jaz+Dansen š . You are right, she is the star, and Dansen et al., was her supporting cast. I loved writing for Jaz, she is one of my favorite original kid characters Iāve written.
I did have a SwanQueen story. I took it down to do some re-writes and to complete it (which it is complete), but I lost a dear friend of mine and I couldnāt post it because she is not here to read it (miss you Dani). I also turned it into an original story as well. I am surprised you remember. You and anon before you are bringing up obscure fics.
I try to write from a place of realness, and find a unique way to bring characters to life š¤·š½āāļø
And honestly, I donāt care about popularity. If you asked me oh say, years ago (I started writing back in 2003/2004 I believe. Donāt quote me on that lol). It would have mattered. Now, I honestly give no fucks. I am not everyoneās cup of tea, tequila, sparkling water, or whatever their beverage of choice is.
Writing is something I do in my spare timeā¦like baking (which I have improved so much. My red velvet cheesecake cookies are a lot of peopleās faves, along with my white chocolate macadamia nut cookies with white chocolate Lyndor truffles) Being popular is too much pressure, so leave me in my corner, by myself, with the few readers I do have.
Thank you for such a thoughtful ask. Itās much appreciated. Have a good night/morning wherever you are!
xoxo (you know the rest).