Welcome to another interview!

Today we'll be taking a short glimpse into the life of WarriorCatMoon335.

Moon created their account on November 25, 2015. They currently have eight published stories up on their account, so go ahead and check them out! The link to their profile is in the external link.

Enjoy the interview!

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1. What is your name?

I'm not currently comfortable with sharing my name but I am know by Moon around Wattpad as well as some irl.

2. How would you describe yourself? (in three sentences or more)

I tend to be a very friendly person, I love talking to others and making new friends, so don't be afraid to message me! I am a self-taught artist and I draw a lot for fun. I was actually homeschooled for most of my life but I've made the decision to go to Public School this year. I'm quite jumpy and nervous around people I don't know irl but once I'm your friend it feels like I never stop talking.

3. Have you ever been to a foreign country? Anywhere other than the one you would call home? If so, what are some interesting things you saw there?

I've actually only been out of the country once, unfortunately. On the way to Cooperstown, New York for my brother's baseball tournament we actually stopped by Niagara Falls and spent a night in Canada. We got to take a boat right into the falls, it was pretty cool! I'd love to go back sometime.

4. What inspires you to write? A person, a place? Anything!

Reading other books as well as watching shows or videos really helps me get inspiration to write. Seeing what other people have created makes me want to make my own worlds and stories.

5. How old were you when you took an interest in writing?

Honestly I've been writing since I can remember, I used to take little papers and wrote on them and have my parents staple them together. But I really got into it when I was 10 years old and I made my first book, which I actually posted on Wattpad eventually and is still there to this day. (Warning, if you try to go read it it's the most cringe thing ever and I only left it up for nostalgia)

6. Why did you choose your current username? Does it represent you? Does it have a story behind it?

I chose my current username because of my love of Warrior Cats, hence the beginning, and the Moon part cane from my nickname. The numbers at the end are actually my birthday.

7. Do you prefer to write fanfictions or spoofs?

Fanfictions are really fun to write and I love doing them, but Spoofs also have a special place in my heart after years of writing them on CG.

8. Do you prefer to write a story in pencil on paper first? Or do you use a computer?

It's a lot easier to do it in computer, and I will admit I take that route occasionally, but when I have the time I love sitting down and just writing on pencil and paper.

9. How did you find Wattpad, and what about it was the reason you decided to stay once you found it?

I was actually introduced to it the first time I met Swift (@PebbleHeartLove), we we're talking about Warriors and she said that she was writing a fanfiction and she showed me Wattpad. I decided to stay because as soon as I got on I was just so inspired by the other books I saw and I wanted people to read what I wrote too.

10. What is your favorite book on Wattpad, why is it your favorite, and would you suggest this book to others?

I have a few actually, "The Burning" series by @emberblazeofwindclan is incredible and I would totally suggest everyone go read it. Another would be //Un//masked and //Un//marked by @Sparrowheart838 , these books kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn't wait to read the next chapter. Everyone should read these, because you definitely won't be disappointed.

11. Who is your favorite author on Wattpad and why?

Hmm, probably @Sparrowheart838 , their books are just so carefully and amazingly written I really admire their work.

12. How did you find out about Warriors, and what made you stick to the series?

It was originally suggested to me by a friend, and weirdly enough I actually shrugged it off. But one summer I ran out of books to read and I went to the library and saw the books so I picked one up. The first one I ever read was actually Thunder Rising from Dawn of the Clans, and I think the second was Twilight from The New Prophecy arc. As soon as I read these I bought the first series at a consignment sale and kept going, the world was so unique and amazing to me, it was somewhere I could transport myself to if I was bored or sad or lonely.

13. What is your favorite arc in Warriors? Why?

Dawn of the Clans. I really loved how it was something new, new characters, new groups, while still being our beloved Warriors. It wasn't just silly drama like some of the books are now, they had to find a way to adjust to this new world and they had their issues along the way.

14. What inspired you to write Warriors fanfiction/spoofs?

I was so taken aback by these books that I wanted to crate my own world, my own story within this amazing universe. So that's what I did, and what I still do years later.

15. How many people do you know in person who also read Warriors?

Four, but only one has read all the books, and two of them are reading it because I forced them to haha.

16. Who is your favorite character from the series? Why?

Brackenfur all the way. He was such an awesome character, he was so kind and sweet, but unlike all the main characters he wasn't perfect. Some honorable mentions are Tallstar, Deadfoot, Needletail, Onewhisker before he was Onestar, Whitestorm, and many others.

17. What tips would you like to give to any aspiring authors?

Keep writing! Even if nobody is reading it keep going if that's what makes you happy. If you don't like your writing then just keep going because you will improve, we all started somewhere and worked to get to where we are, so don't feel bad if you aren't quite as good as someone else yet. Just never give up and you'll be just as amazing as the Erins one day.

18. What would you say is the most important when writing a story?

I think the characters play a really important role, you can have the most amazing and unique plot ever but if the characters are dull, it won't be enjoyable to read.

19. Tell us about any of your Warriors fanfiction(s), what it is about, and why we should read it.

I have one current ongoing fanfiction, and while it isn't completely Warriors it's still inspired by it. It's about a young cat named Thorn, and while I don't want to spoil the plot, he's quite rude and grumpy, he doesn't like other cats and has no friends, but then his group is attacked by a dark force and he must find the light to fight it. It might sound a little bit cliché but I've done my best to create a new world with new threats and characters. I would really love if you guys could check it out, I've worked really hard on it and now that I'm finally to the writing stage I'm curious to see what other people think of it.

20. Is there anything you'd like to say to your friends, fans, and readers? Any shout-outs to specific Wattpad members?

Just, thank you so much to those who have supported me throughout my time here, whether it be on my joint accounts or my main. I really appreciate everyone who has taken the time to read my books. I would like to give a shout-out to @PebbleHeartLove because while she may not get on Wattpad anymore, she's an amazing friend and writer who I love a lot. I'm so happy she showed me to this amazing app, without her I wouldn't be here today. Other amazing people are @WhisperSpirit , @DuskyKat , and @canistella who are all brilliant people and deserve follows and all the love in the world. @anfarlamb is like really awesome and a great friend to vent to. Also my Lord and savior Duskie who we all know and love @helloilovecats we should all worship her forever. And of course, thank you so much to WattyWarriors for interviewing me! 

Love you guys and have a great day/night!

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