5 Buffyverse Writers Who Posted Classic Fic to AO3 in 2013
Goodbye, JustRewards.com. Farewell, spikeskat.rogue-poet.com. Au revoir, The-Sandlot.com. You still may be partially available via Wayback Machine, but I miss you in all your full-functionality.
When websites die, some excellent but not well-distributed fics die with them. Which is why I am SO EXCITED when favorite writers start to put their old stuff up on Archive of Our Own, where it will presumably gain immortality a longer life. In addition, AO3 and some other sites allow for ePub download to reading devices, something that wasn't around when the stories were originally written. Thanks to AO3, Elysian Fields, and The SpuffyRealm for keeping up with new technologies - but especially thanks to the writers who care enough to feed the fic-hungry beast*, even if they aren't active in the fandom anymore.
Here are just a few, in alphabetical order:
celesteavonne (celesteavonne): Atmospheric, plotty, inventive and character-true post-Chosen epics are the speciality of this writer. Spuffy, ensemble, and Andrew-centric work available.
dutchbuffy (aka dutchbuffy2305): This writer can do lots of things and lots of pairings, from short and funny to long and bittersweet. For now, her Spike's (Frustrating) Adventures With Santa are up on AO3 and a lot of fun. *wants moar*
kalima (aka lordshiva): A few of the best shorter fics in the Buffyverse are by this author. They might be funny Spander, or heartbreaking Spuffy, but they are always worth a read.
mintwitch (mintwitch): An author with a wide range of Buffyverse stories, only a couple of which are on AO3. Check out her wonderful story about Spike's date to Xander's wedding, Bit Parts, and ask yourself if you wouldn't like some more, please.
rowan (aka littlerhymes): This author specializes in short stories, but don't expect your heart and mind to be the same after reading one.
Comment and encourage them to put ALL their stuff up there!
Special bonus:
sadbhyl (aka mydeira) finished putting everything on AO3 this year, as far as I can tell. Sadbhyl wins!
UPDATE! Hot off the presses!
I've just been informed that you can now find on AO3 just about all of the stories that were on the late, lamented spikeskat.rogue-poet.com, including the much requested Lost In Time! Here's the link: seductivembrace on AO3. Whew! That's a relief!
Extra special bonus for classic Spuffy writers who are paralyzed with how much effort it would be to repost:
You only need to give permission to Elysian Field's adorable mod Susan (sjp9920 on LJ) and she will post for you! That's why all of Herself's (herself_nyc_fic) Spuffy fic is on EF now! What's stopping you?
*The fic-hungry beast is me. And you. Admit it.
When websites die, some excellent but not well-distributed fics die with them. Which is why I am SO EXCITED when favorite writers start to put their old stuff up on Archive of Our Own, where it will presumably gain immortality a longer life. In addition, AO3 and some other sites allow for ePub download to reading devices, something that wasn't around when the stories were originally written. Thanks to AO3, Elysian Fields, and The SpuffyRealm for keeping up with new technologies - but especially thanks to the writers who care enough to feed the fic-hungry beast*, even if they aren't active in the fandom anymore.
Here are just a few, in alphabetical order:
celesteavonne (celesteavonne): Atmospheric, plotty, inventive and character-true post-Chosen epics are the speciality of this writer. Spuffy, ensemble, and Andrew-centric work available.
dutchbuffy (aka dutchbuffy2305): This writer can do lots of things and lots of pairings, from short and funny to long and bittersweet. For now, her Spike's (Frustrating) Adventures With Santa are up on AO3 and a lot of fun. *wants moar*
kalima (aka lordshiva): A few of the best shorter fics in the Buffyverse are by this author. They might be funny Spander, or heartbreaking Spuffy, but they are always worth a read.
mintwitch (mintwitch): An author with a wide range of Buffyverse stories, only a couple of which are on AO3. Check out her wonderful story about Spike's date to Xander's wedding, Bit Parts, and ask yourself if you wouldn't like some more, please.
rowan (aka littlerhymes): This author specializes in short stories, but don't expect your heart and mind to be the same after reading one.
Comment and encourage them to put ALL their stuff up there!
Special bonus:
sadbhyl (aka mydeira) finished putting everything on AO3 this year, as far as I can tell. Sadbhyl wins!
UPDATE! Hot off the presses!
I've just been informed that you can now find on AO3 just about all of the stories that were on the late, lamented spikeskat.rogue-poet.com, including the much requested Lost In Time! Here's the link: seductivembrace on AO3. Whew! That's a relief!
Extra special bonus for classic Spuffy writers who are paralyzed with how much effort it would be to repost:
You only need to give permission to Elysian Field's adorable mod Susan (sjp9920 on LJ) and she will post for you! That's why all of Herself's (herself_nyc_fic) Spuffy fic is on EF now! What's stopping you?
*The fic-hungry beast is me. And you. Admit it.