Skhye Moncrief ot TWRP blogs for the Pink Fuzzy Slipper Writers

There is one thing that can be said about Skhye Moncrief, she has a big heart. When she heard I'd never had a birthday party because I was born on December 25th, she sent me a birthday present, a copy of her book. I just finished He Of the Fiery Sword. It's one of the best escapes I have had in a long time. Wonderful imagery, captivating characters and all in the world of the fey. Great stuff.
Please welcome the talented, and big hearted Skhye Moncrief.

How long had you been writing, and how many books had you written before you were published?
I couldn't tell you. LOL. I think I started writing novels around 2001. I wrote a dozen Time Guardian novels before finally selling one. :)

What do you do in your spare time?
I meet another WRP author for lunch or playtime. She takes care of her granddaughter. Otherwise, we're waiting for our monarch butterflies to hatch from their chrysallises. :) I'm a science geek and try to make the world a fascinating place for my daughter.

The inevitable. Are you a plotter or a panster?
I rarely plot more than a few scenes and basic goals, motivation, and conflict. I have a few points I work toward in a story. Once I hit each one, I sigh and work on to the next.

Have you ever had writers block? How do you get over it?
Probably by eating! LOL. Then again, I don't have writers block. I tend to terrify other authors by thinking out their story problems too quickly. Me, I watch a documentary for one hour and come up with three stories.

Who are your favorite authors?
Jennifer Roberson, M. M. Kaye, Charles Stross, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Karen M. Moning...

So, tell us about that four heart review!
The one where I about fell out of my chair because the reviewer said my King Arthur was a masterpiece? I waited almost a year for a professional review. And wham! I hit the floor.

Do you pattern your characters after people you know?
No. I write with issues in mind. Not people.

Do you prefer an alpha male hero?
Oh yes. I was very into cavemen when a teen. That's about as alpha as a hero can get.

Where do you get your ideas from?
Sometimes, it's something I see in a movie. Documentaries are the best. But the idea can pop into my head anytime, anywhere.

What is with this gourd obscession you seem to have?
The gourd thing is actually something cool to think about. We look at something accentuating a penis and think "AHHHHHHHH!" Well, some cultures in Papua New Guinea just cover up their genitals with gourds. The gourd's appearance is based on the culture in which the person lives. Like Highland clans who have different colored tartans, penis gourd shape is dependent upon the tribe the man belongs to... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koteka http://www.rhymer.net/New%20Folder/penisgourdgallery/gallery.htm

Are you part of a critique group?
I was until the baby consumed all my time. Now, I'm lucky to chat with those critique partners on the phone..

Do you belong to your local RWA chapter?
No. I don't schmooze well. I'm a recluse. Yes! It's true.

Thanks Skhye for your time and a great interview!

Please contact Skhye at her web site, www.skhyemoncrief.com
All her books are available paperback or ebook format