Becci 
E-mail: silverdiamond99@yahoo.com
Website: Living Precariously
On "Sillhouette" : Not sure. I just started with the living room scene and went from there.  I never 'plan' what I write, it just happens. This story was supposed to be about 15 pages long.  As you can
see, it didn't turn out that way.  My main aim was to write a story showing two people in a relationship that appeared easy, but was actually far more complex.
On Writing Fan Fiction: I enjoy writing fan fiction, but I also
enjoy people reading my stories.  I wish I could write more often.  Living in Australia, I often feel very far removed from the typical fan scene, I guess fan fiction is a way for me to keep in touch, even if it is made up!

Brynn Wire
E-mail: brynn8wire@aol.com
Website: Reckless Abandon
On "Advice": I truly believe that being true to a character is really important when writing fiction, and I guess that's what inspired me to write "Advice."  It was a challenge to get inside Nick's head and write what I think is really in there.  I wanted Nick to be as real as possible, and I think that by showing a...darker...side of him, I was able to portary him in a different, but possibly real, light.   As long as there's the possibility that what I wrote is true, I've accomplished by goal.
On Writing Fan Fiction: Fanfiction gives me a chance to play.  I
have at my disposal five amazing characters who I can mold to be the 
perfect Prince Charming or a fantastic villain.  Writing fanfiction gives me the chance to make my writing a little more real.  It's a challenge to try to portray real people in fiction writing, but it's a challege I love.  Plus, what girl hasn't wondered how good Nick is in bed?  Writing fanfiction lets me find out.  ;-)

Carmen
E-mail: Carmen@wicked-angels.com
On "Lucky": This was actually one of the few stories I wrote directly as fan fiction with no plans to rewrite; I've been a fan of Abs Breen for ages, and I've always thought he had rather an intense gaze. I guess he just sort of inspire me.
On "Confession": The main reason behind my writing this story was the Challenge at PLA (Pretty Lies Awards). It asked for a story revolving around some sort of admission about love, and rather than the usual secretly-in-love idea that such a challenge would inspire, my mind went to a somewhat darker scenario. 
On Writing Fan Fiction:I've been writing for as long as I can remember, and when I get a story idea, I write it first as fan fiction. It's like doing a dress-rehearsal, sort of.  If I like the outcome, I rewrite it legitimate fiction. If not, it just stays as a fanfic.

Casandra
E-mail: cassie_mak03@hotmail.com
Website: Back to Your Heart Fan Fiction
On Writing Fan Fiction: The thing I like the most about writing fanfiction is that I can make up one idea and incorporate all of the other ideas that I have with the one I started with. It lets me be in control.

Courtney
E-mail: ialwayzbesingin@yahoo.com
On "Heart Without A Home": This story had an odd beginning.  I was sitting at the computer one night, and I just started typing, there was no pre concocted idea, no outline...I hadn't even dreamed about it.  I just typed the line "Spare some change sir?" and the story seemed to begin writing itself.  It was strange, but I was sort of relieved.  I had been having the worst case of writers block anyone could have imagined.  I'm still amazed at myself.  I had thought this story was just going to be a random rambling kind of thing, something that would get rid of my writers block.  I never expected to get more than two chapters written, but it has turned into my main focus.  I have worked my butt off on perfecting this story, and actually, I think this is one of the few things in my life that I have ever done well.  This story is a blessing, and sometimes when I go back and reread it, I still can't believe its mine. 
On Writing Fan Fiction: I guess writing was something I was born being able to do, although I wouldn't realize it until much later on in my life.  My Mother is a writer, and she even had a book published once, so I guess that's where I inherited the knack for it.  I never thought I could ever get into writing, because I had always hated school, and especially hated writing assignments.  It wasn't until I discovered the wonderful world of fan fiction that I actually considered writing a story.  Several attempts were made to start something, and each one failed.  Just as I was about to give up though, a lot of things started happening in my life that were making me depressed.  I was lonely, and at times, wished I were somebody else.  But that idea was crazy, how could I be somebody else?  The answer...I couldn't be...but I could write about other people...and about things I hold dear to my heart, like Justin Timberlake and the Backstreet Boys. I found writing was a great stress reliever.  I didn't have to be me when I sat at the computer.  I could slip into my character's life, and tune out the rest of the world.  Thus, I began to write a very long and drawn out story which I have yet to complete...needless to say I thought it was great the first time I read it over.  It was my first real creation...my masterpiece... Now, a year later, I look back at the seventy chapters I have written and realize how poorly written and poorly structured it is, lol.  What I'm really trying to say here is that writing has changed me in a lot of ways, and now that I have developed my skill I don't think I'll ever stop.  I love Justin...I love writing, and that is why I do it.

Deb
E-mail: babychick@optonline.net
On "Best I'll Ever Be": It occurred to me one day that nearly every story I've written has had a happy ending.  A week or so later, I was in a serious funk about life in general and as I sat, listening to my Sister Hazel CD, this song popped on.  A spark lit in the back of my mind and "Best I'll Ever Be" just sort of wrote itself.  I decided to go against my normal style of writing and look at things from a different perspective.  Often times, I view Backstreet as five guys who have everything and don't know the meaning of the word rejection.  It was time for a change.
On Writing Fan Fiction: In simplest terms: therapy.  Writing has always been my escape from the real world for as long as I can remember.  As soon as I sit in front of my computer, there's no homework, teachers, parents, or chores. I can create a fantasy world, which unlike the real world, is 100% controlled by me.  It's fun to concoct the perfect life with the dream career, super-model looks, dream house and the perfect man.  Using Backstreet is just an added bonus because there's less focus on character build up so I can have fun with the rest.

Jay
E-mail: jazzyc028@hotmail.com
On "Shoebox": I was toying with the idea of writing something but wasn't sure what to write or if I even wanted to attempt my first fanfic.  The idea actually came one night when I couldn't fall asleep and mind was wandering.  Little concepts kept on popping into my mind and I just had to get up to write them down. It eventually ended up with whats here now.
On Writing Fan Fiction: It was a chance to see how far I could take a random idea that I couldn't get out of my head. 

Kendra-Lynne
E-mail: kennie1208@yahoo.com
Website: Everyday Angel
On "Angel": This story came about after I read a paticularly "teenieish" msg on a fanfiction board. It was all about the looks, it was all about the way they were "so cool! they are, like, perfect!" and I wanted to slap the girl upside the head and show her how unperfect people who have the "perfect" lifestyle are (speaking from experience). And, then, this song came up on the random list of probably 45 or so
songs, and it was like "Bingo!". I sent the girl the story. I never
got a reply.
On"Bright Lights": This story came about in Frau Kalstads 2nd period 1st year german class... It was actually something that came from the fact that everyone with contacts in the class were dying because of the
stupid florecent lights. I'd have this "he likes so-and-so, but will
never tell" thing going through my head. Then I wrote out the end
"bright lights" part and... yeah. it went from there.
On Writing Fan Fiction: I write fanfiction because sometimes I feel it's easier than making up your own people. This way someone else out there could see who it's about and go... OH! Hey, i know them! and read it... I write regular fiction too- but this is different... It's my view, or my imagination, and other people with like interests are reading it. (if
that made any sense at all)

Kristen
E-mail: poofaftermidnight@yahoo.com
On "It's A Bitch": "It's a Bitch" was a totally random story for me. I was watching Punk'd on MTV one night, and I just thought, "Holy crap, I want to be one of those actors and play pranks on famous people." And it just went from there. I like writing comedy, so when I get a funny idea, I run with it. Sometimes it turns out right, sometimes not so much. It's a gamble.
On Writing Fan Fiction: I write fiction because it's fiction.. Sometimes you just need a break from your own life, and fiction is just that, whether you're writing it or reading it. 

LA
E-mail: baby_blues4eva@hotmail.com
Website: Diamond, Pearls, & Party Dresses
On "Bouquet": Bouquet is actually the sequel to Deep Waters, which you can find on my site (shameless promo) but the storyline is really different and I promise you don't have to read DW to understand it.  Where DW was more of a drama-type, Bouquet is definitely a love story.  A pop princess.  A member of a boyband.  Your typical cliche.  But that doesn't mean they can't find true love.  I'm actually pretty proud of this story...I'm happy with how it turned out.  This story was written because DW had left itself wide open for a sequel.  While it had its own ending, the thing between Nick and Britney was unresolved, which I took care of in Bouquet.  I really hope you like this story as much as I do.  Please give any feedback you can!
On Writing Fan Fiction: Fanfiction is a type of art.  No actually, it's a type of writing, and writing is a type of art.  You follow my logic?  Fanfiction is a way of expressing myself, a way of letting myself drift into fantasy-land, allowing myself (or rather, my characters) live the kind of life, the kind of struggles, the kind of dreams come true, that I would love to experience but probably wouldn't.  It's kind of like a dream...except written down...and you can control what happens.  But mainly I write fanfiction because it's fun.  And for a few hours, or days, or months, I like being able to tell Nick, AJ, Brian, Howie, and Kevin what to do. 

Leah
E-mail: pearldreams_fiction@yahoo.com
On "This Love Of Mine": There was a lot of Backstreet - Girlfriend backlash in the early days (ie, 1999/2000 when Millennium hit)
and I wanted to say my piece without seeming preachy.   Granted, it's a little late now, 4 years later and all... lol.
On Writing Fan Fiction: I used to write fan fiction because I loved how people reacted to it; I now write fan fiction because it isn't just writing a story about other, real people - it's about making the characters your own and creating a world over which you have total creative control.  Basically, just letting your imagination run
wild..  Who cares whether it would really happen or not, it's what I enjoy as a passtime.

Leila
E-mail: le_thorn@hotmail.com
On "A Fragile Thing": I always wanted to write something about a dancer and AJ; just to put an edge on an anorexia angle, further developing conflict and internal pain. I was unbelievably surprised when I found the lyrics; so I just used it. The challenge finally provided some motivation for me to actually write it. 
On Writing Fan Fiction: What I love about fan fiction: I love seeing my writing there, ready for viewing. I love the feedback, knowing people have actually, really read it and they have formed some sort of opinion about it.  But there are so many great aspects, and those are just a few :) 

Mary
E-mail: veracity829@yahoo.com 
On what prompted her to write her stories: It's been a while since "Choices" but I remember wanting to portray a more mature and multifaceted Nick (where romantic relationships were concerned).
Each story matures him a little more than the one before it -- and attempts to show him at a different stage of his life: That's not where my mind was when I was writing them, but that's how they turned out.
On Writing Fan Fiction: Plain and simple, it started out as a challenge to myself. I couldn't find the type of story that I wanted to read so I sat down and tried to write one. Working on that first story reintroduced me to a love of writing.

Miranda
E-mail: randawrites@aol.com 
On what prompted her to write"Soul Vacation": Have you ever seen Nick Carter up-close in a casual atmosphere ?  I was lucky 
enough to do just that and BAM, this story was born as a result. Of all of my fics it's probably the one that took the smallest effort to write, it  practically wrote itself.  It has no complicated storylines, no confusing subplots...and yes, I know it screams for a sequel but I honestly haven't even thought about that yet.  Maybe the sequel will pop into my head the next time I see him  (a girl can dream...lol).
On "In Your Eyes":   Ever since my first fic I had people left 
and right asking me to write one about them.  I personally like to identify  with my main characters so I don't feel comfortable writing about strangers but  I did however, promise my closest friends a story for each one of them.  I chose the titles from old songs I love and "In Your Eyes" was my first effort.   Just listening to Peter Gabriel's voice inspired the storyline and just like with most of my stories it took off on its own. I have to admit this one is a  bit more sappy than my usual style but then the story called for it.  Besides, what girl doesn't enjoy some sickly sweet romance every once in a while ? 
On Writing Fan Fiction: There are only a handful of things that I find distracting enough to relax me in this world...staring at the ocean, sleeping, yoga...but probably the most theraputic one is writing.  When I write I live in that story, it's my parallel universe for the short while that I'm sorting it out in my head and then getting it on the screen.  Reading used to be my escape, now it's writing...and who better to write about than my Boys :)

Veronica
E-mail: vcbsb@yahoo.com
On "Something Numb": My inspiration for this story was simply AJ. I'd been hearing a lot of negitive things about him since everything with him had started and I thought it'd be interesting to write a story from his point of view, him looking at himself and knowing what others are saying about him. It's kind of like my Intimate Series in the fact that he's talking to the reader and telling his feelings and whatnot. I wanted a different perspective than what everyone was seeing. Kind of like putting myself in his shoes, thinking what he could possibly be thinking.
On Fan Fiction: What I like best about fan fic is the fact that stuff that can't typically happen in real life, can happen. It's nice to be able to minipulate the outcome of events and make what you want to have happen, happen. Besides that, it's just fun. It's cool to get caught up in a plot and cheer for the characters, gives you something to relate to. I love to read it and write it!