An Interview with the Versatile and Prolific SkyeDanzer

Q: First let me thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to answer a few questions. Let's start with you telling us a little about yourself. The name you use here on AC and why, where you live, what you do for a living, do you have a hobby, a family?

SkyeDanzer: I go by Skyedancer for my AC name because I think that the sky is the limit when it comes to writing.
I live in North Carolina and only do freelance writing for a living. My wonderful husband and I raise show poultry as a hobby. I also dabble in poetry, gardening and home improvement for fun.Q: What is your idea of a great vacation?

SkyeDanzer: My idea of a great vacation is to head the beach and do some pier fishing, watch a beach sunset and go on a dolphin tour.

Q: What kind of movies do you enjoy and what is your favorite movie?

SkyeDanzer: I like mystery movies and Renaissance themed movies. My favorite movies are a tie between Gladiator and What Dreams May Come.

Q: Would you call yourself an outdoor or indoor type of person? Explain.

SkyeDanzer: Due to health problems, I would say that, other than gardening, I'm an indoor person.

Q: How long have you been writing?
SkyeDanzer: I started writing in junior high school, where a poem was published in the high school paper. I began Internet writing a few years ago.

Q: If you had a Bucket List, what would be the top three things you wanted to do before you die?

SkyeDanzer: [1] Shake Mark Martin's hand in person.
[2] Spend an entire month on vacation with family touring Australia.
[3] Write a novel.

Q: Do you have a favorite author (not an AC Producer)?

SkyeDanzer: Dean R. Koontz is my favorite author.

Q: What do you like about writing for Associated Content?

SkyeDanzer: I like the freedom and flexibility that AC offers to me for my writing career. I am my best friend and inspiration or I'm my own downfall. It is completely up to me and no-one else.

Q: Do you publish your work anywhere else?

SkyeDanzer: I also publish short books on LuLu. I have up a few articles on Helium, where I first started writing. I also write reviews for Shared Reviews website.

Q: Where do you get your inspiration for topics?

SkyeDanzer: I carry around a little notepad. I hear snippets of conversations on the radio, in the store lines, from television shows and these end up turning into articles. I also like to browse magazines.

Q: Do you have a favorite genre to work in?

SkyeDanzer: I have four primary favorite genres for writing on AC: home improvement, gardening, going green and relationships.

Q: Do you have any advice for someone getting started with freelance writing?

SkyeDanzer: Believe in yourself and commit to a schedule. Don't quit your regular job in the beginning.

Q: Very sound advice! Now for the shamless plug. Which piece of work here on Associated Content do you think is an example of your best work? Please provide the link.

SkyeDanzer: How to Go Green on Thanksgiving
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1018160/how_to_go_green_on_thanksgiving.html?cat=7

Thank you Skye! It's one I missed so I'm on my way.