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Introduction(01-04)
Carole's Head (05-208)
Carole's Stories
Acknowledgments
Articles
Biography
Introduction
[01] When I first talked to Carole Giorgio online, my impression was, this is one sweet person. She was another bard I met in person at the recent Pasadena Convention (May 2001). She is probably the one person I know who will tell me the complete truth, even if it is something I did not want to hear. She is also the person who taught, well, is still teaching me, how to write poetry.
[02] Some of the things I like about her are: she is down to earth, she will always give you a straight answer, is accepting of who you are, and is willing to teach you a thing or two. If you find someone in your life that will do these things for you, hold on to them. They are rare and very precious.
[03] We, who have grown to know her, nicknamed her Teach. She will sugar coat nothing. You do it wrong, she will make you do it again then go clean the erasers.
[04] Carole's address is Womynbard@aol.com. Her list is Practicing Poets: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PracticingPoets (PracticingPoets- subscribe@yahoogroups.com)
Carole's Head
AMY MURPHY:
[05] Why did you start writing?CAROLE GIORGIO:
[06] I started writing many years ago, actually. My first love had always been poetry, but I thought, perhaps, I had a novel in me somewhere, I guess I did. Writing has always been a way to put down my feelings without having to vocalize them and be condemned for them. It was my own private therapy. Before writing online, I had only shared with family and friends, not counting scholastic writing.MURPHY:
[07] If you had to do it all over, would you be a bard?GIORGIO:
[08] Yes.MURPHY:
[09] Would you write?GIORGIO:
[10] That's what bards do.MURPHY:
[11] Give us a brief day in the life of Carole?GIORGIO:
[12] Well, my days are anything but brief! Early morning rising, that's 8:00 a.m., and early morning retiring, usually somewhere between 2:00 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., with perhaps a quick power nap somewhere in between. I spend most of the day at the computer. E-mail, of course, is checked periodically during the day and answered ASAP. I have a poetry list that I pay as much attention to as possible to help poets hone their skills. Aside from being on the computer, I usually find some time to do laundry, vacuum, pay attention to the animals, write a little, eat, and of course do a little of the work that brings in that stuff we all need to survive. I'm lucky that I don't need to put in a full 8-hour day. I usually manage around 3-4 hours of real work. Then my lover comes home and I try to spend some quality time with her.MURPHY:
[13] How do you handle stress?GIORGIO:
[14] I think my main release would be that I cry. Yeah, when I'm stressed and feel helpless, I cry. Of course, I have my Tricia to see me through most of my stressful periods and she's always there as my support.MURPHY:
[15] Years from now, how would you want to be remembered?GIORGIO:
[16] As an accomplished author, a good mother, a caring lover, a tree-hugger, and a nice person, not necessarily in that order.MURPHY:
[17] What is your pet peeve?GIORGIO:
[18] People who use their religion as a soapbox or a tool to do harm.MURPHY:
[19] Tell us something about you that we might not know.GIORGIO:
[20] I don't have a lot of self-confidence.MURPHY:
[21] How do you handle depression?GIORGIO:
[22] Probably the same way I handle stress, I cry. It's a great release for me. I think I also use writing as a release for both depression and stress. I can lock myself away in my room (which now looks like a Xena shrine), look out the window at the countryside (We have five acres of land in the boonies), release all my pent up emotions as my fingers dance over the keyboard. All else fades from my 'here and now' when I am at the computer, and I'm swept away to wherever my imagination is taking me.MURPHY:
[23] What advice can you give to future writers?GIORGIO:
[24] The main thing I would tell future writers is to keep writing. I would tell them to start with what they know and elaborate from that. I would also tell them not to stifle the imagination and not to let criticism keep them from what they love.MURPHY:
[25] What has the show Xena meant to you?
Xena early on, confronting a giant.
GIORGIO:
[26] The show has had a tremendous impact on my life. It opened up a new world for me, especially when my writing started to get popular enough to warrant continuation. A person I met at my first Xena Convention in 1999 told me about fan fiction, she has since become a close friend and one of my betas. The subtext on the show gave me a relationship to watch on a weekly basis that was steeped in love, understanding, and mutual admiration-- it was awesome! I also came out of my shell a lot as I began conversing with people via the Internet and then finally in person. My partner and I have a new group of friends that we share common bonds with and enjoy meeting with on a weekly basis, even though the friendships started with the single bond of being deeply involved in watching the television show Xena. The show actually became a turning point in my life and allowed what had once been a dream that had been laid aside begin to again flourish and finally to come to fruition.MURPHY:
[27] How do you feel about its end?GIORGIO:
[28] Panicky, I don't know what I'm going to do with myself at 7:40 on Sunday mornings, sleep in I guess. The show has been such a big part of my life these past few years. I'm really depressed about it ending. In fact we're throwing a Wake on the day of the last episode. I expect a lot of tears, and then we'll all drown ourselves in sun, fun, and companionship. We'll be drinking mimosas during the show, so that ought to help some. When it's over, I'll have all the videos lined up in the living by the 52" TV. We'll start with SINS OF THE PAST (01/101) and whoever is in the room when the episodes end will have the job of putting the next one on until we come to the end again.MURPHY:
[29] What are your dreams?GIORGIO:
[30] To be a successful author and to live a long and healthy life. It's already a happy one, I found my soulmate 26 years ago, and our relationship grows stronger with every passing day. If I never accomplish anything other than being a good life-partner, good mother, and good friend, I will be content (but being a successful bard would put the cherry on the top of the sundae).MURPHY:
[31] Hopes?GIORGIO:
[32] One of my hopes is to see my works published and wide read.MURPHY:
[33] Wishes?GIORGIO:
[34] I have a wish to someday, in the not too distant future, leave Texas and buy a house either overlooking a lake in the woods or on beachfront property. I miss California and I miss the sound and smell of the ocean. I like being near water. I would also like to have enough money to make a difference in some of my favorite charities like the rainforest, endangered species charities, and Green Peace.MURPHY:
[35] Who do you trust?GIORGIO:
[36] My lover.MURPHY:
[37] What is a necessity for every writer in your opinion?GIORGIO:
[38] The desire to write.MURPHY:
[39] Do you believe in prayer?GIORGIO:
[40] I believe in spirituality and in meditation (which is another word for 'prayer' in my book). I believe we can change the world with meditation if enough people focus on the same subject. I believe in the power of positive thinking.MURPHY:
[41] What's the most romantic thing anyone has done for you?GIORGIO:
[42] One year my lover sent my mother roses on my birthday and thanked her for having me. I think that was very romantic and it made my heart smile.MURPHY:
[43] When, if ever, is censorship valid?GIORGIO:
[44] That's a hard question because once we start censoring people, everyone's freedom is in jeopardy. I would guess I would approve censorship when the object being censored is one that hurts humanity.MURPHY:
[45] What theme would you like to tackle in your next work?GIORGIO:
[46] Probably psychic abilities.MURPHY:
[47] What is your favorite character or play by Shakespeare and why?GIORGIO:
[48] Portia from the Merchant of Venice because she was one smart lady and way ahead of her time.MURPHY:
[49] What was the last thing that made you smile recently?GIORGIO:
[50] Seeing a white owl fly out of our tree when we pulled into the driveway late at night and watching it soar across the sky.MURPHY:
[51] What made you angry?GIORGIO:
[52] Watching progress spoil my view of nature, even though I know it's the human condition.MURPHY:
[53] Do you have stalkers?GIORGIO:
[54] No (well, maybe one, but she's harmless and knows who she is-- I'm only kidding!)MURPHY:
[55] What stupid thing did you do as a teen?GIORGIO:
[56] I did many stupid things as a teen, that's what teen's do. It's how we learn. I wouldn't be the person I was today if I hadn't done the stupid things I did when I was younger.MURPHY:
[57] What, if anything, can stop you writing, if only for a while?GIORGIO:
[58] A family crisis.MURPHY:
[59] In your opinion, do you fit your astrological sign?GIORGIO:
[60] I fit my sign fairly well, I'm a Virgo, but I fit the astrological reading more than just the sign. I have seven houses in Libra, so I am not totally true to my zodiac placement.MURPHY:
[61] What to you is the worst feeling in the world?GIORGIO:
[62] Being afraid.MURPHY:
[63] The best feeling in the world?GIORGIO:
[64] Being loved.MURPHY:
[65] Favorite song of the moment?GIORGIO:
[66] "Through the Years", it's close to my anniversary and that's our anniversary song.MURPHY:
[67] What is the first thing you think of in the morning?GIORGIO:
[68] Where's Tricia.MURPHY:
[69] Is there one part of the writing process where you usually get stuck?
Xena and Gabrielle spring into action with AMPHIPOLIS UNDER SIEGE.
GIORGIO:
[70] I get stuck when I'm writing Xena and Gabrielle and have to write a fight scene. That's really not my forte. When I'm writing about Alex and Sam I guess I get stuck when something bad is about to happen. I want it to come across real and sometimes that's difficult.MURPHY:
[71] What have you tried to change that, successful or not?GIORGIO:
[72] I don't know that I've really tried to change anything, I just have to concentrate more and perhaps do a rewrite or two for those scenes to get it to sound the way I want it to.MURPHY:
[73] Does the best writing flow for you, or does it come from rewrites?GIORGIO:
[74] It flows. I don't do a lot of rewriting, lucky for me, and I hope for the readers!MURPHY:
[75] Which part of writing do you enjoy most and why? (e.g., taking the original notes, final rewrites...)GIORGIO:
[76] Just sitting in front of the computer and allowing my imagination to flow through my fingers. Sometimes it amazes me how quickly what I had in mind for my characters takes a different path, one they seemingly take all by themselves, and just happen to allow me to travel down with them.MURPHY:
[77] How often do you think about a piece when you're working on it and when do you think about it?GIORGIO:
[78] Since I've been working on something continuously for the past couple of years, I would have to say that thoughts about my stories creep into all aspects of my life. For some odd reason, the shower is a great place for ideas.MURPHY:
[79] When someone walks into your bedroom, what are the first 5 things that they're likely to notice?GIORGIO:
[80] 1) King size waterbed; 2) Cats on the bed; 3) TV; 4) Tapes piled next to the TV; and 5) Litter boxMURPHY:
[81] Do you feel in control of your writing, or do you get carried away by your inspiration or characters?GIORGIO:
[82] I'm pretty much in control, but as I stated before, sometimes the characters seem to take on lives of their own and take me along instead of vice versa.MURPHY:
[83] If you consider yourself to have a muse, what exactly do you mean?GIORGIO:
[84] Yes, I would say I have a Muse. She's the one who tickles my brain at inopportune times with thoughts of a project I'm working on instead of letting me continue with the tasks at hand. It's because of her that sometimes in the middle of the day when I'm supposed to be 'working' I end up writing instead.MURPHY:
[85] Tell the truth-- are you your favorite writer, or in your own top five?GIORGIO:
[86] I would probably say that I am in my own top five.MURPHY:
[87] Why or why not?GIORGIO:
[88] I guess because I happen to really like my characters of Alex and Samantha. They are made up of bits and pieces of the good things in my life and my imagination, and it's marvelous to see what they can accomplish with their lives. [Note: Alex and Samantha are from Carole's story, soon to be novel Laguna Nights http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/laguna1.htm]MURPHY:
[89] Would the world be a better place if women ran it or would it be basically the same?GIORGIO:
[90] A much better place.MURPHY:
[91] What is your favorite spot where you live now?GIORGIO:
[92] My backyard (all 2-1/2 acres of it-- the other 2-1/2 are in my front yard). I love to watch the sunset from my backyard, there are no electrical lines, no telephone poles, no signs of civilization-- it's awesome!MURPHY:
[93] What books are you reading now?GIORGIO:
[94] Isis Rising by Jean Stewart.MURPHY:
[95] What about it/them is holding your attention?GIORGIO:
[96] It's set in the future and women have their own civilization, futuristic Amazons.MURPHY:
[97] What would your friends say is your worst trait?GIORGIO:
[98] I'm critical ... of myself and probably everyone I care for. I'm a perfectionist and can be a pain in the b*tt about it.MURPHY:
[99] Do you type with your fingers on the 'right' keys?GIORGIO:
[100] Absolutely! I'm a medical transcriptionist by trade.MURPHY:
[101] What is the longest any plant in your home has been with you?GIORGIO:
[102] Plant? Did you say Plant? I have animals!MURPHY:
[103] Do you have any particular bedtime rituals (glass of warm milk, etc.) that you follow every night?GIORGIO:
[104] Nope, I usually just call it bedtime when I can no longer keep my eyes open and my fingers start straying from the 'right' keys.MURPHY:
[105] If you find a spider in the bathtub, do you help it out or squish it?
Eve likes to play with spiders.
GIORGIO:
[106] I will usually give it a lecture about coming into the house and tell it that I made a pact with all its relatives for them to stay outside and be safe. I would have to wash it down the drain because I am petrified of the Texas brown recluse and am not sure what it looks like (I need to do some research on that.)MURPHY:
[107] What in your opinion is most dangerous about humankind?GIORGIO:
[108] Humankind's lack of concern for the environment, each other, and the multitude of creatures we share the earth with.MURPHY:
[109] What is most positive about it?GIORGIO:
[110] Our ability to evolve, sometimes we just don't do it fast enough.MURPHY:
[111] What was the last thing you bought that you really didn't need?GIORGIO:
[112] Seasons 4 and 5 of Xena because I already have them all taped and labeled with the commercials all taken out. I just wanted the picture on the box.MURPHY:
[113] Have you ever smoked cigarettes-explainGIORGIO:
[114] Yes, for quite a while, too. I was young and stupid and we didn't know then what we know now about the dangers of smoking cigarettes.MURPHY:
[115] Why do fools fall in love?GIORGIO:
[116] I think that question is self-explanatory!MURPHY:
[117] Do you keep a diary and if so what do you call it?GIORGIO:
[118] No. I'm too anal to keep a diary, it would have to be neat with no mistakes, and I don't think that's what diaries are all about. Besides, I don't have the time.MURPHY:
[119] How has online writing affected your life and how you see yourself, your goals?GIORGIO:
[120] Online writing has filled my days to overflowing and has given my dreams a face-lift. I am now accomplishing one of my forgotten goals, to be a published author.MURPHY:
[121] What skill would you like to have that you don't have now?GIORGIO:
[122] The ability to spontaneously heal others and myself.MURPHY:
[123] Who is your real life hero and why?GIORGIO:
[124] This may sound silly, but I think my daughter, Nicole, is. She has a master's degree in speech with a specialty in deaf education. She's going to give up at least two years of her life to join the Peace Corps and go serve in Africa. She'll be over there working with deaf children. As her mother, I hate to see her going into a country filled with such turmoil and putting herself in harm's way. I would probably do anything I could think of to talk her out of it. I also know that we have many needy situations here in our own country that need looking after, but I guess Africa is where Nicole's soul needs to go to do the most good. As a human being, I'm in awe of her sacrifice and think it takes a hero to commit to something like the Peace Corps.MURPHY:
[125] If you could only choose a single climate with no variation would you prefer it to be sweltering hot or freezing cold?GIORGIO:
[126] Sweltering hot.MURPHY:
[127] What is the first thing you notice about someone when you meet them?GIORGIO:
[128] Their smile and their eyes.MURPHY:
[129] What is the most idiotic and annoying common prejudice?GIORGIO:
[130] That all gay people are out to recruit, although I think this has been changing over the years (at least in some areas of the country).MURPHY:
[131] Have you ever done something that accidentally caused something really bad to happen to someone?GIORGIO:
[132] Not that I know of.MURPHY:
[133] How is $25 well spent?GIORGIO:
[134] Let's see, that's a difficult one because there are a variety of ways: 1) A nice dinner (Nothing elaborate for $25.); 2) Something Xena that I don't already have; 3) A charity. And not particularly in that order.MURPHY:
[135] Would you rather live in a sociable suburb, or alone in the deep woods?GIORGIO:
[136] Alone in the deep woods, as long as I had electricity, my computer, and indoor plumbing!MURPHY:
[137] What literary character did you most identify with as a child?GIORGIO:
[138] Peter Pan.MURPHY:
[139] What do you find most satisfying about your job?GIORGIO:
[140] I don't have to leave the house to do it, and I'm basically my own boss.MURPHY:
[141] What are the three things you enjoy most about writing?GIORGIO:
[142] 1) The sense of accomplishment when I conclude a storyline.[143] 2) The ability to share with others my thoughts and feelings and have them accepted (I love hearing from the readers!)
[144] 3) The process of allowing my thoughts to become words and the words to become chapters and the chapters to become a book.
MURPHY:
[145] What were your favorite book, TV show, and movie when you were a teenager and what do you think of them now?GIORGIO:
[146] I liked Shakespeare (still do), Star Trek (still do), Auntie Mame (still do).MURPHY:
[147] What's your idea of a perfect world?GIORGIO:
[148] My perfect world would be one in which everyone got to live their lives without having to hide from others who they really are. Peace would be the norm and armies obsolete. Prejudice would be a word that no longed needed defining because no one would be able to fathom the meaning.MURPHY:
[149] How real is your fiction to you?GIORGIO:
[150] Extremely, sometimes Tricia needs to bring me out of the clouds.MURPHY:
[151] What Disney character do you most identify with and why?GIORGIO:
[152] Again, Peter Pan, except I would be Petra Pan. The why is because I may have to grow old, but I don't have to grow up. I believe that being young at heart keeps us young, and I hope to stay young for a very long time.MURPHY:
[153] Who do you read for inspiration?GIORGIO:
[154] Self-help books.MURPHY:
[155] Who is your favorite Greek God?
Artemis makes a brief appearance in MOTHERHOOD.
GIORGIO:
[156] Artemis, because she was protector of the Amazons and today she's still the lunar goddess.MURPHY:
[157] What fan fiction story touched you so much that you still remember it vividly?GIORGIO:
[158] I hate to say this but for the last two years I have been so busy writing that I have very little time for reading. When I'm not writing, I have a very full real life. So, I'm going to pass on this question.MURPHY:
[159] What's your favorite website?GIORGIO:
[160] Probably Mary D's because it was the first one I was ever sent to visit and she has such a variety of information on it (http://ausxip.com/index2.html).MURPHY:
[161] When you were a kid what did you want to be when you grew up?GIORGIO:
[162] An actress or a writer.MURPHY:
[163] What is the source of your inspiration?GIORGIO:
[164] I don't think I have an actual 'source' of inspiration other than wanting to see an idea go from exactly that, to a story that affects readers in a way that makes them want the story to never end.MURPHY:
[165] Where do your ideas come from?GIORGIO:
[166] I couldn't honestly say, just from the combination of life and my imagination.MURPHY:
[167] What are the limits in sacrifices for true love?GIORGIO:
[168] I don't think there are limits in sacrifice for true love, unless the person you love is evil, and then I would say anything that would intentionally and maliciously harm someone else. I mean, if Alti were your true love you'd be in pretty big trouble with your karmic circle. I think this is a difficult question to answer. I would sacrifice for my lover, but if I felt in my heart that something she wanted was against the laws of the universe then I would not. On the other hand, because she is my lover, I don't think she would ask me to sacrifice for something like that. I'm rambling ... nevermind.MURPHY:
[169] If you could interview your favorite author, what questions would you ask?GIORGIO:
[170] It would probably be Anne McCaffrey, and I would ask her how her dragons first showed themselves to her and told her they had stories to tell.MURPHY:
[171] And, WHY?GIORGIO:
[172] Because I think it would be fun to know the imaginative process of another writer.MURPHY:
[173] What makes a great kisser?GIORGIO:
[174] The enjoyment of the receiver.MURPHY:
[175] What have you learned from your animals?GIORGIO:
[176] Patience, love, subservience. My animals are great, they all have distinct personalities, and each one teaches different lessons.MURPHY:
[177] Does our society glorify violence to the point we have become desensitized to it and the consequences?GIORGIO:
[178] In some instances, yes. But in others, no. I think parents should communicate more with their children and be involved in their lives. It's the parents' responsibility when the kids are younger to let them know the difference between real violence and that on television or in shows such as Xena. If they don't have guidance when they are young then I would say yes, the violence is glorified and kids can definitely get the wrong impression.MURPHY:
[179] What is your motto?GIORGIO:
[180] Try to look for the positive in a world that has so many negatives to throw at us on a daily basis.MURPHY:
[181] What do you think we take too seriously as writers?GIORGIO:
[182] Other people's criticism.MURPHY:
[183] Being a mother, what do you wish for your child?GIORGIO:
[184] For her to be happy and healthy and to find the kind of love I have found in my own life with my partner. For me, I wish for her a daughter.MURPHY:
[185] Who is Carole?GIORGIO:
[186] Carole is a bard who is trying to become a successful bard. She's a life-partner and a mother. She's a tree-hugger from way back who tries her damnedest to recycle in a state that seems to be fighting the process every step of the way. Carole is a humanitarian and an environmentalist who has joined the establishment more than she thought she ever would. She's a child in an adult body, trying to keep alive her belief in fairies, unicorns, and dreams in a world that makes it more difficult by the day to believe in mystical, magical things. She's a human being just trying to get through this life, doing good where she can, and hopefully accomplishing what her soul came back here again to do.MURPHY:
[187] What do you see yourself doing in the future?GIORGIO:
[188] Sitting on my porch in front of a body of water, writing on my laptop.MURPHY:
[189] Future projects?GIORGIO:
[190] Definitely. Publication of Laguna Nights and then Sedona Rain. I also believe that Alex and Sam may make it through to a third novel (http://www.sedonarain.com).MURPHY:
[191] What's your favorite quote?GIORGIO:
[192] What goes around comes around.MURPHY:
[193] Why and how does it affect you?GIORGIO:
[194] Because I try not to judge, and sometimes it's very difficult. If I believe that people will eventually get what they deserve or get back what they give out, then I'm not so bent on trying to right all the wrongs. I do believe that we are all where we're supposed to be, and life's lessons will be learned.MURPHY:
[195] What makes your best friend your best friend?GIORGIO:
[196] Actually, my lover is also my best friend. She is the person who knows me best and still likes me. Even when she doesn't like me, she still loves me, and that's what makes her my best friend. She's also someone I can be myself with and I don't have to prove anything to her.MURPHY:
[197] Could you or have you ever experienced, you, or someone else reading one of your stories aloud in the public?GIORGIO:
[198] Sure, I could, but I would have to sit waaay in the back.MURPHY:
[199] What did / would you feel?GIORGIO:
[200] I think it would be rather awesome to hear my words being read out loud in public that is if the reaction were positive, otherwise, I'd be slinking under the table.MURPHY:
[201] You now have absolute authority over the world. Omnipotent in all areas. (Congratulations) What's your first move?GIORGIO:
[202] I would declare that ALL people were equal no matter what color, creed, nationality, or sexual preference and that special consideration would NOT be given for any of the above.MURPHY:
[203] Tell us one writing tip that you've learned to be true, at least for you.GIORGIO:
[204] Not to try to force the work, if it's not coming through, do something else for a few minutes and stop trying so hard. I hate blank screens, so I usually put the last paragraph of the last chapter on the screen when I'm starting a new chapter, it gives me incentive to fill up the page.MURPHY:
[205] How would you categorize your best writing, and give the URL's for them if posted.GIORGIO:
[206] I have my own site, which has all my works on it. Right now one of the easiest ways to get there is http://www.sedonarain.com.MURPHY:
[207] What questions should I have asked?GIORGIO:
[208] Didn't you ask them ALL?
Carole's Stories
Uber
Laguna Nights
Alexis Dorian may have been born with a silver spoon in her beautiful mouth, but that does not guarantee success in her love life. Just as she is about to give up on the hope of ever finding her elusive soulmate, Samantha Riley materializes one summer's evening, right before her eyes, on her private beach in Laguna, California. The vivacious blonde-haired woman catches the eye and then captures the heart of the solemn raven-haired executive. Drawn together by a force neither can explain, they follow their instincts, as their immortal souls reunite.
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/laguna1.htmSedona Rain
The long awaited sequel to Laguna Nights. Alex and Samantha have affirmed their love for each other, each with an inner feeling that this may not be the first lifetime they have spent together, yet one of them is still battling the validity of reincarnation. Each has been given the gift of the other; neither understanding just how intricately, they are connected. Sometimes it only takes a little rain to start you down the path to reawakening old beliefs.
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/sedona1.htm
Xena Fan Fiction
Our Village, Our Home
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/ourvillage.htmA Place To Heal
http://ausxip.com/fanfic9/a_place_to_heal.htmlReunions~Amphipolis
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/reunionsa.htmReunions~Potidaea
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/reunionsp.htmA Royal Amazon Wedding
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/royalamazon.htmA Royal Proposal
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/aroyal.htmShe Who Talks to the Air
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/shewho.htmTo Challenge The Queen
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/tochallenge.htmWedding Preparations
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/wedding.htmWhat A Difference A Day Makes
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/whata.htmXantheia
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/xg/xan.htm
Acknowledgments
Thanks to the Bardic Circle for a few of the questions.
http://www.geocities.com/thebardiccircle/.Thanks to Kamouraskan for the beta.
Articles
L. J. Maas and Murphy Wilson [Amy Murphy]. One Step Beyond ... Uber, That Is. Whoosh #49 (October 2000)
http://whoosh.org/issue49/maas1.html
Biography
Amy Murphy
Twenty-nine-year-old Amy Murphy resides in Indiana, and is an avid reader of Xena: Warrior Princess Fan Fiction. If it exists in the Xenaverse, chances are she's read it! Murphy has also tried her hand at writing FF, turning out two very nice pieces that reside on a couple of web sites throughout the Xenaverse.
Favorite episode: IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE (24/124)
Favorite line: Xena: "I Have Many Skills" Various episodes
First episode seen: TITANS (07/107)
Least favorite episode: LYRE, LYRE HEARTS ON FIRE (100/510)
