MmmmmmMonday - The Interview with NotWhatYoutThink

For those of you waiting for pictures from the big Lemon Sisterpalooza, you'll have to wait just a little bit longer. We'll dish about our absolutely fabulous day very, very soon - so stay tuned. But today is MmmmmMonday and we promised a thrilling interview. On Saturday, and as the final event of our amazing day, Pushy and I got to interview the lovely and mysterious, NotWhatYoutThink, author of Your True Colors.


NotWhatYoutThink may actually be What, or rather, exactly Who You Think she is. A few of our dear readers have figured it out by now, based on her rather unique writing style. And others may have just accepted her as everything she made herself be. But, it's time to come clean and set it straight. To me, this is incredibly important for Chapter 11 of Your True Colors , which is one of the best chapters in fanfic (and not just the lemon, though it is amazing!) I have read it. I urged NWYT to make this her actual debut. And thankfully, she agreed.

Introducing Betti Gefecht!

Are you surprised? Relieved you figured it out? Or just so happy to see her sweet face?

Just in case some of you don't know her yet, Betti Gefecht is not only a wonderfully talented Twihard (the bloggy buttons and banners created by her alter-ego, The Button Guru, are coveted by just about everyone in Twiland, she writes a super fun blog, has two additional alter-egos, Artsy and Fannie, who love to rec fanfic AND she is also a Twitter regular) but a wife, mother and accomplished musician. Now she can add amazing fanfic author to her resume of awesomeness. Check out her blog to fan-stalk her like I do! It should also be noted that she is German - so writing her fanfic in English is also quite an accomplishment, as English is not her first language.

Betti was so gracious to skype with me and Pushy. As you can see, we had a blast!

[Note from Pushy - Yes, I'm smacking UYP's arm there. She's one sassy chick!]

So first, the interview:

So the big question, why did you choose to be Anonymous and not Betti?
*groan* Because the story is based on true events in part and I wanted to wait and see if it works. I needed unbiased opinions, and I didn't want people read it just to be nice to their friend Betti.

Who is the real Kiddo?
He is young, blond and gorgeous; my morning goodie on my train and an intern who no longer works in the area. He's been the hero of a few of my wet dreams for a while.

Why/When did you begin writing Your True Colors?
Because it was in my head and Kiddo's real, but I was worried about English as second language. I wrote the prologue and put it aside for two weeks, then continued....But why? Because I wanted others to read it and I wanted to post it on FFn so I needed to add some Twilight to it to make it interesting for the readers. But I'm quoting Twilight a lot in my RL too, just like Annie.

We love your Illustrations. Did you make the Illustrations first or chapters?
At first it was the chapters first, but now the illustrations are pushing the chapters based on the vague outline.

Do you write or draw your Illustrations on paper, or the computer?
Everything is on the computer - all are photo manips.

Were you worried people would guess it was you when "NWYT' put up the blog?
Yes, but I have the button guru as a shield, so I figured people wouldn't wonder about the typical Betti-look of the blog.

Were you worried if anyone will be upset now that you've 'come out'?
Yes, but I always said if someone guesses and asks directly, I would always confess - and so I did. I also get a lot of PMs about the story and am worried those people will feel cheated on. I really hope no one will hold the hide-and-seek against me though; I just wasn't very self-confident as a fanfic writer.

How many chapters are left? Do you outline? How will YTC end?
Yes, I have a rough outline. But Annie and Kiddo don't want to get out of bed, so I don't know how many chapters. There are two alternate endings right now.

How scary was writing the first lemon?
*hides her face behind her hands and laughs* Very scary, because I wasn't sure that I knew all the English words to write it, I barely know them in German to be honest. But I just pictured it, so I wrote it down and there it is. I'm really glad no one watches me while I write; I act out everything! That means Betti moaning and panting in front of her computer. Really embarrassing.

Do you have plans to write anything else?
No plans, nothing in the works. This will occupy me for quite some time.

So, what's up with Law, he's not as old and crotchety as we thought.
When Kiddo takes Annie to meet Law it ends badly. Because he sees something between them he doesn't like and gets jealous. Law and Annie are the same age and are attracted to each other, which adds some discomfort.

[Note from Pushy, I have been authorized to share that since Annie is based on Betti, they are both in their forties: Betti is a smoking, hot 48!]

Would you like to talk about your diabetes and how it affects Kiddo's character?
I like to add things that I have experienced and are somewhat unique. What's going on with Kiddo is something I had to research but most parts of the characters are just taken from parts from my own life.

Who is the most misunderstood character so far?
Law right now. And most people are wrong in their guesses about what's "wrong" with Edward. But there are LOTS of hints already, so when you find out you'll read back and say, "OH, of course!!!" I'm intrigued by the strong sympathy with the characters readers show in their mails and PMs; they're discussing and asking about them as if Annie and Edward were real people. I would have never expected that, but I love it!

Will any other characters make an entrance?
Annie's boss becomes more important to the story.

*Mr. Betti interrupts to say hello! We want everyone to know he looks very dapper in his cap!*

What is your favorite chapter and what do you know what your readers' favorite chapter is so far?
I don't know about the readers, they always say each new one is the best, but right now my favorite is 15 - where Annie meets Law and things get really heated up and Kiddo gets jealous and reveals his issue. *laughs* Or maybe 16 where things out of this world happen.

Dear Reader: What are your favorite parts of the story?
UhYesPlease: I always come back to the part when Annie is dumping her purse out and Kiddo has to hold everything, especially when Kiddo sees the undies! The entire dialogue just cracks me up! However, my favorite chapter is 11 - as you'll see when you read it!

OnePushyFox: Well, I'm like the rest of our readers and have only read up to Chapter 10, but my favorite part was when Edward meets Carlisle the budgie. It's so sweet the way he connects with the bird. I know, I'm a dork, right?

Is there anything else you'd like to share with our bloggy readers, Betti?
First off... omg - I'm really relieved that I can stop pretending now, it was getting more and more complicated lately. I'm happy and thankful that so many people read my story and stick to it, and that no one said, "Go home, learn English!"
And I want to thank you, UhYesPlease, for your help and encouragement; YTC wouldn't be written without you.

Oh yes... and just in case: Real Kiddo, if you happen to read this - you have my number. Call me, ok?


It was such a pleasure for Pushy and I to have the day together and end it with a awesome interview with Betti! I adore being her beta and I can't wait to see what happens with Annie and Kiddo. They have my heart.

[Note from Pushy - I had an amazing time too!!!! And getting to talk with you and Betti was a blast.]

And now, as promised, here is a teaser for Chapter 11 . It's up on ff.net - so get on over and check it out!

His left arm trembled with the effort to hold himself up, but he paused once more.

“Don't move,” he breathed again.

And though I half felt as if I was losing my mind, I surrendered and let him take charge. Surprisingly, the other half of me relished the idea of not being in control.

“Ok... it's ok...” I assured him, panting.

He pulled his right hand up and placed it next to my shoulder, supporting his weight on both arms now. His trapezius muscles bulged as he did, begging for me to sink my teeth into them. The head of his cock skimmed my swollen clit. I bit my lips, craving for him to move.

Christ... Kiddo, fuck me already!

I raised my arms above my head and grabbed the headboard, desperately trying to give him what he had asked for. All I could think by now was that I had to have him inside me or die.

Please... Just. Do. It.

After a few more agonizing moments, he arched his back and his hips thrust forward in one slow, powerful move. He threw his head back and gasped, as he entered me fully. My walls tightened around him immediately, the sensation of him finally filling me was incredibly intense.

He pulled back a little, and a loud, sob-like cry escaped me. In a split-second, he stopped dead once again and let go a suppressed groan. It was sheer torment.

When he eventually thrust into me again, I grabbed the headboard harder, trying to keep myself from moaning, because it finally dawned on me that he was...

...he isn't teasing, he is...

...struggling with his self-restraint. My utterly adorable, but inexperienced young lover was trying to prolong this, and my ecstatic noises obviously didn't help his cause.

I could tell from the way his eyes kept holding mine, he was trying for me. He had opened his mouth in ecstasy, as he was slowly – much too slowly – moving in me, and whenever the slightest whimper escaped me, he would hold still for a second. His eyes wanted to roll back in his head, but he forced his gaze back on me again and again, appraisingly... lovingly.

He wants this to be about me.

The realization almost brought me to tears... this beautiful boy was the sweetest living thing. He wanted me to come first – and God, I would let him have that!

I reached one hand down between us to rub against myself. It wouldn't take long; I had been close literally from the very first moment he had entered me. I couldn't suppress another moan though, making Kiddo hold on again, and suddenly I felt his hand on mine.

“Please let me... let me do this for you, Annie.”

Blog for Your True Colors

Your True Colors on ff.net

Betti Gefecht's blog

Follow Betti Gefecht on Twitter

Thanks again, Betti! And as always - teasing you, our bloggy readers, has been our pleasure - have a great MmmmmMonday!