PoorMedea joined THF on November 18, 2008. She has written 19 stories and 2 series, has had 2 stories featured.

In The Spotlight with PoorMedea!


What is your name?

Jordan, but I generally prefer to stick with the online moniker of PoorMedea.

How old are you?

Most likely too old to be devoting this much time to a band.

Where are you from?

Originally I’m from Pennsylvania, but I currently live in London.

How did you get into Tokio Hotel fan fiction?

After seeing a picture of two beautiful boys at the 2008 EMAs, I googled them and found out they were brothers (gasp!) and, even more appealing, twins. I instantly thought, ‘I bet there’s fanfic for this’, because such is the perverseness of my brain. On the other hand, I’m clearly not the only one!

Do people offline know that you write fan fiction?

Yes, a few select friends are aware of the habit. And, oddly enough, my mother. In fact, I can’t wait to tell her I was asked to do this spotlight.

Favorite pairings/genres to read?

While I’m willing to branch out, I’m always going to be a Bill/Tom girl at heart. I don’t really care if it’s twincest, or twincest-not related, as long as the story is well-written, and no one dies. I flat-out refuse to read non-con. No matter what.

Your favorite story you've written, and why:

That’s a hard question, but I’ll probably say Inferiority Complex, as it’s the one that cemented my characterization of Tom as a flailing little girl.

How long have you been writing?

I’ve probably been tinkering with fiction as long as I’ve been able to write (I recall a rather dramatic tale of a bunny that I produced in first grade), but I’ve been writing fanfiction for the last eight years.

What inspires you to write?

Bill’s clothing. But really, any number of things can get me going, from a particularly moving song, to a new photo of the band.

What gets you in the mood to write?

Sometimes it just flows, but a lot of the time I just have to tell myself I’m going to write a certain number of words, and sit down and make it happen. Working on WIP chaptered fics really helps with that, as well. I set myself deadlines, and remind myself that I don’t want to disappoint anyone who’s following the story. That way I write on a fairly consistent basis.

Who is your favorite band member to write about (whose head can you get into the easiest?)

I tend to shift back and forth between Bill and Tom, depending on what kind of story I’m writing. My Clothing Series is all from the point of view of Tom, because I love writing his reactions to Bill’s more…flamboyant choices. On the other hand, for my longer chaptered fics, I seem to find it easier to relate to Bill.

What are your fic pet peeves?

Grammar and spelling would be the first to jump to mind. Other than that, I think it would be unrealistic drama. You know, stories where suddenly the characters are screaming at each other, or crying or hitting, seemingly out of nowhere. Perhaps it’s because it’s been quite awhile since I was a teenager myself, but that always strikes me as very false, and I tend to find it unreadable.

Does fandom wank ever interfere with your desire to read or write fanfiction?

Not at all. In fact, the drama can sometimes lead to inspiration for a story. But on the whole, I try to mentally keep the fandom and the fiction separate. What goes down over at apex, for instance, is a different facet of my interest in the band than what happens here.

How important is it to you that there is a site like THFiction?

This site is really fantastic. Before TH, all the fanfiction I read/wrote was hosted on livejournal, but I really enjoy having a separate site devoted to nothing but TH fiction. And it certainly doesn’t hurt that the site is incredibly well-run.

Five things you want your readers and the members to know about you:

1. I love getting story suggestions! They don’t always end up working out, but I’m always flattered when someone suggests I write something, and often times it’s just the bunny I needed to get the creative juices flowing!
2. I mock the boys because I love. Generally the fonder I am of something/someone, the more prone I am to teasing. So no one should take my crack stories too personally, or anything I say on lj or tumblr. It all just means I care.
3. I’m exaggerating with my portrayal of Tom…but not THAT MUCH. Really, although I would do him in a heartbeat, I cannot imagine him having a tenth of the sex he claims to (unless it’s with Bill). The boy is just…hopeless.
4. None of the other music I like is remotely like Tokio Hotel. I almost exclusively listen to ‘new folk’ music. This means I’ve never heard of most people’s other favorite bands, which pretty much always makes me feel old.
5. I actually prefer my artwork to my writing (it’s all over at the fanart site), but I tend to find writing a much easier process. Stories just kind of flow, whereas sometimes it’s like pulling teeth to get a picture out of myself. Maybe that’s why I find it more rewarding.


Which five stories of yours do you suggest the readers check out?

1. Beast
2. Strangers On A Train
3. The Crane Wife
4. In Love
5. My new story, Splice

Thank you for your time, PoorMedea!

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