A few years ago I founded the Skywalker-Jade Revival Society...and now the members of my little group are conducting author interviews. Because I'm Teh Thread Mom (their words, not mine), I got first shot at the interview process. Here's what I posted!
Tell us a little about yourself that is not related to fanfic.
Hi guys! My name is Emily Pritchard, and I live in Dalton, GA. I'm nearly nineteen (March 28th is my birthday!) and I attend Dalton State College. I'm majoring in psychology and criminal justice, and if I get accepted, I plan to move to Statesboro, GA in order to attend GA Southern University, where I will share an apartment with my best friend Mallorie. After college, I plan to apply for a job with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
I have some of the best friends in the world...Mallorie, who shares the other half of my brain, John, who keeps us laughing, and my boyfriend Adam, who is the smartest, sweetest person I know. We all hang out and do non-alcoholic things together. Mallorie and I are rather fond of board-games--our favorites are Apples to Apples and Harry Potter SceneIt. 
I am a Christian, and I believe that the only way to heaven is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I think music is one of God's greatest gifts to man, and some of my favorite bands are Thrice, My Chemical Romance, and The Dresden Dolls.
One of my life ambitions is to challenge Gerard Way to a game of Star Wars Trivial Pursuit. 
Besides Star Wars, my favorites fandoms are X-Files, Harry Potter, and (sometimes, when I'm in a weird mood) Sailor Moon.
When did you first start writing fanfic?
In sixth grade. I had just seen Star Wars at the beginning of the summer--I vividly remember purchasing a notebook at summer camp for the sole purpose of writing a story about Star Wars, not knowing that other people did it, too. I tried drawing Luke once, too, but sadly, I cannot draw very well. Fan fiction worked out better in that regard.
What was the first fanfic that you read? That you wrote?
The first fanfic that I read? Stars, I don't remember. The first fanfic I read on the boards here was (gasp!) a story called What If Callista... that can still be found on the very last page of the classic boards.
The first fanfic that I wrote was a very horribly written story about an original character who was Luke Skywalker's wife. I think it was meant to be a romance, but after about two pages I got tired of my own character's whining and didn't finish the story. I still keep that written first story folded up in a memory box in my room.
What attracts you to L/M more so than other pairings?
Well, Luke was most defintely my first love. He was a lonely kid, like I was, and then...Mara. Wow. What can I say about Mara Jade? When I was in middle school and most of high school she was my hero. Still is, to an extent...she's everything I want to be with all the strength I want to overcome the hardships that are coming my way. Oh, and I like red hair, too.
What do you like best about Luke and Mara's relationship?
Luke's utter acceptance of Mara and what she was. He doesn't just take part of her--he takes all of her, without sugarcoating what she did in the past. It's that kind of acceptance that I've always craved, and that I believe I've finally found in the current relationship I'm in.
What do you like least about it?
It was so poorly handled in the profic...it could have been wonderful, but alas, the only man who can write a decent pairing for Luke can't write romance worth poodoo. It's really quite depressing, actually.
Do you have a favorite - Luke or Mara? Why?
Nope, can't say I do. I love them both equally, but for different reasons.
What is your favorite L/M profic?
Survivor's Quest, hands down. There was a lot of complaining about that book, but I absolutely ADORED it. Luke and Mara worked so flawlessly together--and then when the solution to the mystery finally clicked in Mara's mind--well, I won't spoil it, but it was amazing.
In what other areas of SW fandom are you active?
I'm the founder and president of our local FanForce chapter. We're not very active, but we have fun when we do get together. I'm also very fond of Trivial Pursuit. My best friend in high school had it, and we were never able to beat each other...we always tied.
What advice would you give to newer fanfic authors?
Don't give up if you don't get readers right away. Odds are, no one knows who you are yet. Make friends, keep writing, and eventually you'll get better and someone will notice you.
Also--no matter how bizarre the story idea, keep it. Don't dismiss anything...if you think something is bizarre, odds are it's also unique, and might come in handy in the future.
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