As announced earlier this month, CFWC will now begin highlighting one fanfic writer per month. The writer will be selected randomly, and the criteria remain the same as before when this event was done only after attaining a certain amount of members.
This month, we randomly selected a winner from the writers who submitted their fics for Tumblr's Top 3 or My Top 3 of 2021, and the lucky winner was @bex-la-get. Please enjoy getting to know more about her and her works
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1- When did you start playing Choices? What's the first book you played?
I wanna say the early days like 2017-ish. The first book I played was The Freshman.
2- When, and why, did you join Choices fandom?
Again, the early days of Choices. I’m pretty sure it was in 2017, as Choices was pretty new at the time and there weren’t a lot of book options at the time. I joined because I had seen an ad for the game and I thought it looked like fun. Little did I know it would lead me down the rabbit hole.
3- How did you pick your URL name?
It’s a manipulation of my real name. It took far longer than I’m willing to admit to come to my final decision.
4- Go back to your archive and tell us about the first post on your Choices blog.
I’m not a Choices blog, exclusively, but according to my archive, my first Choices post was when I posted my fic The Aftermath on 4/29/21. I do suspect that’s off because I feel like I remember posting things related to OPH before then but I likely didn’t tag it which is why it’s not showing up.
5- How long have you been writing fanfiction?
Since 2013, I believe. I used to write a lot for the HP fandom; I used to write stories while sitting in my lecture classes (don’t follow my example, kids).
6- What is your favorite Choices book to write about?
I’ve only ever written for Open Heart. I’ve had a few ideas for some other books but nothing that ever developed past the brainstorming stage.
7- Share the first fanfic you wrote with us. Do you still like it or would you change anything about it?
The first fic I ever shared with CFWC was Part 3 of my Choices mini-series. That whole series has a special place in my heart because of how difficult it was to write and the emotional toll it took on me, but that particular chapter was one of my favorites. I wouldn’t change a single thing about it.
8- What is your favorite fic that you’ve written?
That’s like asking me to pick a favorite child. This also contradicts my #1 fic for the Writer’s Top 3 event but I have to say I love A Dance in the Moonlight. It’s sweet and fluffy and gives me all the domestic vibes we were denied in canon. That one just makes me happy.
9- Do you have a fic that you didn’t expect to be well received, but it was? What about one you expected to be, but it could use a little more love?
Hmm… my Bryce x Sienna fic The Start of Something New. That one took me months to write and when I finally posted it, I didn’t think anyone would like it but I was pleasantly surprised to find I was wrong.
In truth, I don’t think there’s one that could use more love. I feel like my fics are lucky enough to have the love they do get; I couldn’t really ask for more than that.
10- What is your specialty as a fanfic writer?
I have no idea. Fluff? Let’s go with fluff, that seems accurate.
11- If you could write only angst, fluff, or smut for the rest of your writing life, which would it be and why?
Fluff. I like a good angst but fluff makes my heart happy and it comes a lot more naturally to me.
12- Do you ever recognize yourself in any of your MC’s or in your writing?
Nat is definitely me. Dani, as well, though I’ve based a lot of her mannerisms off of my real-life friends as well.
13- What element of writing do you struggle with most?
Worldbuilding, I think. I like developing characters and I feel that I’m pretty good with plot points, but worldbuilding always seems to get me at that ‘stuck’ point.
14- Do you have any neglected work you really want to finish?
Tons. My Book 3 rewrite to start. I, unfortunately, wrote myself into a corner with that one and I haven’t been able to get myself out of it. Someday I’ll figure out how to get that one back off the ground…
15- If someone you know in real life (who isn’t involved in fandoms) asked to read your work, would you let them? If yes, what would you recommend they read first?
Hmm… I’m not sure. I’m very protective of my writing and I try to keep it separate from my personal/real life. So I suppose it depends on how well I know that person. If I were to have them read a fic, I’d have them read With Every Heartbeat. It’s angst with a happy ending, and it’s a fic I’m proud of so that feels like the best choice.
16- Are there any writers (published authors and/or fanfic writers) who influenced your writing?
The Sisterhood, of course! As for published authors, there’s no one author who influenced me. I’ve been influenced by many authors, it’d be hard to narrow down just one person.
17- Which one of your stories would you most like to see as a movie/series?
Oh dang, what a question. I’d have to say either my Choices mini-series or my current WIP The Way I Loved You. They feel like they could be the most fun to turn into a movie or series.
18- Do you write original stories?
Yes and no. I have some WIPs that I’ve been working on for years but, again, I get stuck at worldbuilding. I’d like to tackle them again but it’s been so long, I’m going to have to start back at square one. Though, I suppose that’s not the worst thing.
19 - What other hobbies do you have?
Video games, reading, dancing, yoga, and Dungeons & Dragons (‘cause I’m a nerd)!
Ethan comes home from a terrible day at work. How does Diana cheer him up?
Bex! This is a cute question
DIANA CHEERING ETHAN UP AFTER A BAD DAY AT WORK
If something is wrong with Ethan at work, Diana would immediately spot it if she's there, if she has a day off though, then things would be different.
Diana usually spends her days off without Ethan restocking on daily use stuff at home, spending time with Jenner, cooking something that's suitable to her mediocre cooking skills, she's no great chef but somedays she does whip up food to sustain them.
On one of these days she's humming under her breath to one of her patent songs when she hears Ethan entering their apartment, she immediately senses something is wrong with the absence of his regular greeting.
Diana has come a long way from demanding he tell her things immediately and she knows sometimes Ethan needs to work things out in his head first, so she gives him the space while she sets the table for dinner.
It isn't only Di who has grown in the relationship, Ethan has too. So while eating dinner he would take the comfort from her without pushing her away, still in their familiar comforting silence, while Di drew soothing circles on the back of his palm.
After dinner, in their designated Ethan and Diana time (a time without phones or any other distractions, just some time for the two of them) when Ethan has had enough time to work his thoughts out, Diana would ask if he wants to talk or would he rather not, this is when Ethan usually tells her what was wrong. If it's a case, or matters of hospital administration Di would offer to brainstorm solutions after he has had a proper night's sleep.
If it's something else where she can't do anything except be there for him, then that's what she would do. She would put on some soft music of his liking and with his favorite glass of scotch, talk about anything and everything, Jenner at their feet.
At the end of the day, she would draw her hands through his hair, while he slept on her lap on the couch, while she read her book, it might be a difficult time for him, but atleast she's there to be his little slice of normalcy in the turbulent world.
This became a full on headcanon, so tagging @openheartheadcanons
Ethan comes home from work after a terrible day. How does Marchia cheer him up?
Aaaah, my lovely Bex! 🥰
Love this question. First thing that comes to Marchia's mind is cooking! She would ask him to help her make something for dinner, then she'll blast whatever classical or opera music that he's currently obsessed with, and they'll talk about whatever that comes to their mind.
After being done with dinner, they *wink wink* take a shower *wink wink* and they would end their day together in bed, Ethan reading a book while Marchia snuggles next to him, mindlessly scrolling through TikTok lol
Thank you so much for this lovely ask, my dear friend 🤍
Hey queen! Hope you’re doing well! Just stopping by to spread some love: I love you and I think you’re hella neat and I hope you know that you’re awesome! K, carry on! 😘
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This is one of those asks that put a big smile on my face when I got the email for it and made coming back an easier decision.
I think you're awesome my darling Bex and I can't wait to catch up on everything I missed while I was away! In the meantime, big big big big hugs to you my friend… you have no idea how much this meant to me. 🥰
🌹❣️This is the Amazing Person Award! Once you are given this award you are supposed to paste it in the ask box of eight different people, who, in your opinion, deserve it. If you break the chain nothing will happen, but it is sweet to know someone thinks you’re amazing inside and out ❣️🌹
Hii Bex!!!
Thank you so much for sending this, you're so sweet!!!! Sending tons of hugs and love 🤗❤️
I have a Dramione story that I’m working on right now and I’m not super far into it but I’m thinking of posting it onto FFN but I’d like a second opinion first. Anyone wanna be my beta, pleeeeaaaassssseeeeee?
