Signal Boosting, Links, and Recs
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atlantisbigbang is still taking sign-ups until Monday. Here's the link for writing, and here's the link for art/fanmixing. Yeah, I signed up. Even though I didn't finish Impromptu. And yeah, I do have another over 40k story in my folder that I think I'm going to finish. I hope.
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random_fic_is_random is holding a reverse auction for Three Weeks for Dreamwidth, where you put up a post with how much you're willing to donate, and what you want. Go there for your epic Sky High/Criminal Minds crossover where Garcia suddenly has superpowers and has to go back to high school!
3.yvi is also holding a fundraiser for DW, this one is buy a bug. Head over there to see if someone will take on your pet project for Dreamwidth.
4.auburn wrote this lovely John/Rodney story (that starts out Rodney/Keller and John/OMC) that hits all my buttons, called If You Can't Be With The One You Love (15k words, PG13). It is awesome. I used to be all about stories about John getting over Rodney in 5th season or post-5th season, because I didn't like him being unhappy. As the show has faded from my memory a bit (and the fandom has had a bit of attrition), I'm finding that I miss the early, easy McShep, and fics that address 5th season are harder for me now. auburn hits all those buttons just right. Also, she hits one of my favorite favorite things - which is actually the lack of something. So, I'm not squicky about cheating, you know? I understand why people do it, I understand that it's an angst factory, I get it. It works. But I don't like it. It always seems to me that if you were a decent human being, you'd either break it off with the first person before you go fucking around, or, if you loved the first person, you'd keep it in your pants. I'm not judgey IRL - I have much more sympathy for real human beings, and I know exactly how tough life is, so I don't have any need to judge anyone. Ever. But in fic, movies, TV and other media? I HATE it. Hate. So you can guess what's missing, right? And as soon as you get into the meat of the story, you will know why that is impressive. I love it, and I love that it all works out in the end (with added angst because of the not-cheating), and there is just some masterful storytelling going on there.
5. This is the end of the list. I have to practice clarinet before stitch n' bitch, so I'll be back later, kids. <3
atlantisbigbang is still taking sign-ups until Monday. Here's the link for writing, and here's the link for art/fanmixing. Yeah, I signed up. Even though I didn't finish Impromptu. And yeah, I do have another over 40k story in my folder that I think I'm going to finish. I hope.2.
random_fic_is_random is holding a reverse auction for Three Weeks for Dreamwidth, where you put up a post with how much you're willing to donate, and what you want. Go there for your epic Sky High/Criminal Minds crossover where Garcia suddenly has superpowers and has to go back to high school!3.
yvi is also holding a fundraiser for DW, this one is buy a bug. Head over there to see if someone will take on your pet project for Dreamwidth.4.
auburn wrote this lovely John/Rodney story (that starts out Rodney/Keller and John/OMC) that hits all my buttons, called If You Can't Be With The One You Love (15k words, PG13). It is awesome. I used to be all about stories about John getting over Rodney in 5th season or post-5th season, because I didn't like him being unhappy. As the show has faded from my memory a bit (and the fandom has had a bit of attrition), I'm finding that I miss the early, easy McShep, and fics that address 5th season are harder for me now. auburn hits all those buttons just right. Also, she hits one of my favorite favorite things - which is actually the lack of something. So, I'm not squicky about cheating, you know? I understand why people do it, I understand that it's an angst factory, I get it. It works. But I don't like it. It always seems to me that if you were a decent human being, you'd either break it off with the first person before you go fucking around, or, if you loved the first person, you'd keep it in your pants. I'm not judgey IRL - I have much more sympathy for real human beings, and I know exactly how tough life is, so I don't have any need to judge anyone. Ever. But in fic, movies, TV and other media? I HATE it. Hate. So you can guess what's missing, right? And as soon as you get into the meat of the story, you will know why that is impressive. I love it, and I love that it all works out in the end (with added angst because of the not-cheating), and there is just some masterful storytelling going on there.5. This is the end of the list. I have to practice clarinet before stitch n' bitch, so I'll be back later, kids. <3
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on 4/11/10 05:15 pm (UTC)no subject
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on 4/11/10 05:31 pm (UTC)2. I know! This is a really cool idea. *thinks about what I might want*
3. I think this will be popular. :)
4. Ooohhh - another must read fic to add to my list. :)
5. *whines* I wish I could go to stitch 'n bitch. *sigh* Have fun and see you later!
*hugs*
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on 4/12/10 12:15 am (UTC)2. :D
3. I think it has been; I'm kind of uneducated about stuff like that and I don't generally think about what could be better at DW, because I already like it so much as is!
4. :D It is awesome!!!
5. You should come to one! They are a blast. You can stay with us while you're in town (I'm assuming you live outside the DC/Baltimore area).
*hugs!*
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on 4/12/10 12:53 am (UTC)5. Awww, you're so sweet. *hugs* Yeah, I live in North Central Ohio, so...not local. However, I've never been the girl who gets to hang out with the cool kids. Probably why I love the internet so much. ;)
6. But, I was thinking of you and traveling, and I was wondering what happened with the tire situation. Did they replace it for you?
7. Also, I was so very amused that Lavvyan is pimping for your team. Hee! She's quite the cheerleader. :) I love that girl. :)
♥
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on 4/12/10 01:19 am (UTC)6. The car goes in tomorrow. We'll see if they replace the tires - it looks like I only got two replaced last year - not four - and the one that blew was not a new one. :(
7.
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on 4/12/10 02:33 am (UTC)6. :( Darn it. I was hoping that they would have to replace it because it was nearly new. Hmmm...let me know if I can help. Seriously.
7. SHE TOTALLY IS! :D I love her to bits. And. Your team WILL be awesome. :D You really don't want me, though. I've only ever written in the BtVS/AtS fandoms, and I only ever wrote a little bit, anyway. I'd love to be able to write McShep, but I honestly don't know that I could. You'll have plenty of real writers. I'll bet you set a record filling up your team. I always enjoy watching the sign-up posts just for fun. LOL I'll cheerlead with my tiny pompoms. *\o/*
;)
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on 4/12/10 02:43 am (UTC)6. You are so sweet! I'm sure it'll be okay (the inlaws have offered to help with the tires too), but I really appreciate the offer. <3
7. Hey, cheerleading is always appreciated. And if you ever want to try your hand at McShep, I'll help you out any way I can! More McShep is never a bad thing.
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on 4/12/10 03:12 am (UTC)6. Okay, but don't rule it out if you need it. *hugs*
7. You are a doll.
Something else to love about Dreamwidth...I have a
*twirls you*
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on 4/11/10 06:25 pm (UTC)no subject
on 4/12/10 12:31 am (UTC)no subject
on 4/11/10 06:34 pm (UTC)I grabbed that Auburn story last night; it's first in the queue for this evening's reading.
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on 4/12/10 12:32 am (UTC)