Dear Yuletide Writer (I Adore You Already)--
Dear Yuletide Writer,
Whomever you are, I want you to know right off the bat that whatever you write for me, I will love it. I already do, because here you are, having signed up to write for a (possible) stranger in a rare fandom that we both share, and that is better than gold.
I must apologize right off the bat for being so wordy; it's a rather perpetual state for me, unfortunately. Please, be reassured that in both my signup and here I'm aiming to provide a number of different prompts that I'd love to see written and that might spark your imagination, and I do not expect you to smush answers to all my questions into one story. Take what works for you and discard the rest.
Additionally, I know it's right there in the rules, but I want to stress that I know the details are optional, and while I've tried to offer a range of characters, pairings and prompts, if none of them excite you, or you're simply not able to make them work, don't worry. I will still be so excited to see a fic written in one of my four chosen fandoms that the rest will just be icing. But if you're looking for a bit more direction, or you just want to know a little more about my preferences, I hope this letter will help. I have a (not quite up to date) fanfic index here, I memory it all (look for the "Fanfic" headings), and if you check the lefthand sidebar of my LJ, all my fiction is tagged by fandom under "fanfic."
...So, um, you may have picked up that I'm a slasher. Not that my details hinted at that or anything, eh? *G* Despite being a dyed-in-the-wool slasher, I do read/write het and gen from time to time, so if slash isn't your thing, don't worry. Other things I'm fond of in fiction include historical uniforms/well-fitted suits/period costumes; kink/BDSM (not 24/7 formalized D/s, however); power exchanges/struggles between powerful characters; established relationships (vs. "first time" fic); and characters that are comfortably intimate with one another, both inside and outside the bedroom, and/or as friends. My squicks are watersports, scatological play, MPREG, cross-dressing, bestiality and overly sticky-sweet romance/domesticity.
More than any of that, however, what really makes me happy is fiction with a good grasp of grammar and spelling. I'm an English Major; it's one of the things they beat into you on the first day. ^_~
Like I said, and as you no doubt know, my details were fairly wordy to begin with, so I'm going to take a stab at offering up what I love about each fandom and see if I can't scrounge up some resources should you want/need them. (I'll also repost my requests in italics, because in reading around, I see that some people prefer to have the request details repeated in the Yuletide letter. I hope this is helpful!)
Eastern Promises
Requested Characters: Kirill, Nikolai, Semyon
Optional Details: "I'd love a Nikolai/Kirill slashfic, although a darker Semyon/Kirill story would be great too! Maybe pre- or post-movie, exploring Nikolai and Kirill's dynamic before and/or after Semyon is deposed? Or maybe an (intimate) encounter where Nikolai struggles to balance his cover and his (possible) feelings for Kirill? Or what about Nikolai's view of Kirill's relationship with his father? (The relationship can be as normal/twisted/dark as you like.) Or how Nikolai's own shadowy past impacts his behaviour now? If you're not into slash, I'd be happy with a gen piece exploring the relationships between these 3 characters. References to the characters' tattoos would be a bonus. Please, no Nikolai/Anna. I'm fine with angst, guilt and ambiguity in this fandom, although none of those are required (and I hold out a hope that Nikolai isn't simply using Kirill)."
***
I love this movie more than is reasonable, full stop. Not only did I fly across the country to see it (ok, and Viggo and Cronenberg) twice before it hit wide release, but I'm completely incapable of resisting flipping to it whenever one of the movie channels has it on, and I've watched the DVD a number of times, which is not something I usually do.
There's so much to love about this film, and every time I watch it, I'm struck by something new. I'm especially entranced by how Cronenberg and his cast let the silences stand rather than giving in to the urge to spell everything out, and how so much is communicated in such subtle looks, gestures, and even posture. I love Kirill and Nikolai's relationship, and the very obvious differences in how they view one another -- Kirill looking to Nikolai for affection while trying to hide his sexuality, and Nikolai (possibly) seeing Kirill as primarily a means to an end -- not to mention the "verbal petting" in the form of "Da, da, Kirill," Nikolai applies whenever he is trying to calm or handle Kirill. I'm fascinated by the undercurrent of compassion that Nikolai displays towards Kirill, including when he stands up to Semyon's abuse, and how he holds Kirill at the end of the film after little Christine has been saved.
While I'm most fascinated by Nikolai and Kirill's relationship, I'm also deeply curious about Nikolai's past (How much of what he reveals in the film is real and how much is fiction?) and Kirill's relationship with Semyon. The latter seems especially complex, given how the movie plays out, and I must admit to finding Semyon more and more fascinating each time I watch the film. The thin veneer of civility covering his brutal nature is something to see, and I completely understand why Azim would be more afraid of Semyon than anyone else.
I am deeply in love with the ambiguities that flow through this movie. I also adore the tattoo motif, because I find the idea of words/meaning as flesh fascinating; even moreso given the mix of languages represented in the film (and oh, I did so love the Russian and the accents and the way everyone said "queer" as if the 'u' was a 'v' and... *happysigh*).
...Um, yes. I'm babbling. *cough* Sorry about that.
Resources:
Anyway. I could go on for pages, so I better stop while I can still fool myself that I'm ahead. *G* There's loads of links to various clips, pictures and discussion over at easternpromises (although the comm has slowed since EP has left theatres, so you may have to page back a little), and IGN has nine clips/trailers from Eastern Promises available here. Additionally, nikkie222 has an amazing post here cataloguing and detailing the meaning of as many of Nikolai's 43 tattoos as possible.
Sharpe series (book or movie)
Requested Characters: Patrick Harper, Richard Sharpe
Optional Details: "I'd love a Sharpe/Harper slash story, but a gen piece stressing the strength of their friendship would also be lovely. Maybe a piece about Richard and his Sergeant's gruff fondness for each other? Or the both of them spending time with the Chosen Men on the eve of battle, or after a difficult mission? I love how 'married' Sharpe and Harper are, and a story about the small and large ways they take care of each other would be wonderful. Maybe a story that juxtaposes peaceful moments with the chaos of war? An adventure story would be loads of fun as well. I love swordplay of the literal/figurative kind, so if you'd prefer to attack this request from that angle, I'd be thrilled. Please, no Sharpe/Wellington slash. Whether the story is set in India, Portugal or Spain, I'll love it, I'm sure."
***
I've loved Richard Sharpe and his world for a long time now. I've seen all the films except Sharpe's Peril multiple times, and read about 90% of the novels (I'm slowly making time for the last few), so I am comfortably situated to be comfortable with whatever you're comfortable with, if that makes sense. Book or movieverse or some blend of the two is fine, although I must admit I really do prefer the physical appearances in the films rather than those described in the novels; my Sharpe is a blond Yorkshireman. ^_^ I must admit to rolling my eyes over some of the very minor changes to film!Sharpe, most notably the desire to give him a brother and pretty much every part of Sharpe's Gold, but other than that, my love for the universe is all-encompassing. (Except for Jane. Does anyone like Jane? ...Er, if you do, my apologies. *scuffs toe*)
I love the brothers-in-arms thrust of the series, and how the Chosen Men become a close-knit family with Sharpe and Harper at the head. I think it's Siege that illustrates this best, when Sharpe doesn't allow Harper to come along on the mission if he won't tend to his ailing tooth, and Harper shows up anyway, leading to a huge tiff between the two of them that ends in tea and companionable silence. I don't know how many times I've seen it, but I still giggle when Sharpe grumps at his men that if Harper were here, he'd have set up his tent and made him tea. ...Um, I'm wandering, aren't I? Anyway, what I'm trying to say is I love the way small gestures stand in for large declarations of friendship (or more) between Richard and his Sergeant.
I especially enjoy stories set in/around the battlefield (with the Chosen Men at least minorly present) -- whether that battlefield is in Portugal, Spain, France or India -- rather than back in England, no matter if it's in the midst of battle, amongst the troops, at camp, on the sea, or on some reconnaissance mission, big or small.
Resources:
Most of the Sharpe-related comms on LJ are fairly slow, and they're all fic, but of course there's the Wikipedia entries -- books and films -- Bernard Cornwell's website, the Official Sharpe Film page, a Timeline for Richard Sharpe's Life, and Sharpe Heaven at The Mighty Bean.
Crusoe (tv)
Requested Characters: Friday, James Crusoe, Robinson Crusoe
Optional Details: "I'd love a slash or gen piece about these characters. (I'd be as happy with *any* flavour of pairing of the three of them--twosome, threesome or even incest--as I would with a gen story.) Maybe set in England, once Friday and Robinson make it there? A reunion with James, possibly? (Which would require ignoring what happens to James in canon, I know. I prefer to pretend that didn't happen.) Or maybe a juxtaposition of life on the island with life in England? What does Robinson miss most about one/both of these places? I love Robinson's respect for Friday and how well they work together, so a story that takes advantage of those things would be a bonus. Maybe a piece showcasing one of Robinson's inventions, and/or the gentle, friendly joking between Friday and Robinson? Any of these would be great!"
***
So. Um. I did mention that thing for period pieces and close friendships, right? *G* Will you be completely shocked if I note that what really draws me to Crusoe is Robinson and Friday's partnership? I adore both men's ingenuity, and how it results in some fantastic contraptions and plans, and how well they mesh with each other. I'm also rather fond of how the two of them joke with each other, and how they argue when they disagree; it's never mean, and it's always simply a difference of opinion that they eventually are able to resolve.
I'm pretty sure you could hear me squeeing two Provinces over when Robinson said that Friday was his "equal, and in many ways [his] better." I'm really glad that this version has at least attempted to update Friday's character from the Defoe portrayal; it was something that really needed to be done for a modern audience, and I appreciate the fact that Friday is a smart, competent man who gets Robinson thinking in different ways, rather than simply a capable servant. I was absolutely thrilled by how Robinson really, honestly needs Friday to leave the island with him (and how distressed he is at the thought that Friday might not), and how he's pledged to help Friday in England as Friday has helped him here.
I'm also quite fond of the generally light, lush tone of life on the island, especially when compared with the darker, stonier/starker subtext of the flashbacks to England. The way the show balances the two is wonderful, and I'm hooked on the hints it keeps dropping about how Robinson ended up on the island, and what is going wrong in England.
On that note, I should also reassert how thrilled I am by the little glimpses of James Crusoe, and how much I crave more of those. I love everything about James (well, besides the horrible wig he wore in the wedding flashbacks), how good and honest a man he is, how broken up he was by his wife's (rather suspicious) death, and how much he loves and supports his son. (And I'm pretty much willing to suspend ten times ten types of disbelief for James/Robinson/Friday, although again, I'd be pleased simply with James appearing in the fic, my own horribly perverse and wrong thoughts notwithstanding. ^_~)
Resources:
Crusoe has a couple LJ comms to its name: crusoe_fans and crusoe_effect. Both have discussion of the episodes, pictures and clips. Unfortunately, that appears to be about the sum total of up-to-date resources for Crusoe, as the couple of blogs I found are lagging behind, and no dedicated fansites popped up on a quick search.
The Lost Room
Requested Characters: Dr. Martin Ruber, Eddie McCleister, Howard Montague aka The Weasel, Joe Miller
Optional Details: "I absolutely do not expect you to write a fic with all four of these characters in it at once, especially since not all of them actually meet on screen, so a story about *any* of these four would make me very happy. Maybe something that expands on the background of the Objects and the Room, whether it's a specific Object, where the Room goes, what the Event was, or what happens post-series? Or something about the Cabals and their activities? I'm especially taken with The Collectors and The Order of the Reunification, and would love more about Martin's role now that he believes he's their Prophet, or either Cabal's history and beliefs. I'd love either a slash (any combination/pairing of these four characters) or a gen story; I'm simply thoroughly captivated by all the loose ends and possibilities the series leaves open, and will be thrilled with anything that takes advantage of that."
***
There is so very much to love about this fandom, and so many threads I'd adore seeing picked up and played with. I found it really difficult to choose characters when doing my signup, because there are plenty more I loved just as much as these four. As I said, I'm not necessarily looking for a fic about all four; I'd be just as happy with any permutation of them. Unlike my other three fandoms, I'm less focussed on slash in this one (although thrilled if you want to work it in). For me, this series was just so intriguing, every time I watch it I want to know more. More about the Objects, more about the Cabals, more about every weird little twist and turn. I guess that's basically my watchword for this one: More. ^_~
Resources:
I wish there was more out there about The Lost Room, but I suppose of all my fandoms, this is one of the very smallest. The best resources I've been able to come up with are the Wikipedia entries, oddly enough. There's the main entry, and a handy-dandy list of the Objects and their powers/owners/whereabouts that I browse from time to time. That, sadly, seems to be about it for useful resources.
...*huffpuff* Ok, hopefully all that helped rather than made things harder. Again, absolutely everything I've said here is optional and up for ignoring, partially or wholescale. After all, it's not like I'm ordering dinner; I'm really just flailing wildly and offering up far too much info.
Thank you again, Yuletide Writer. I'm so very excited about the exchange, and I know I'm going to love whatever you write for me. ♥
Whomever you are, I want you to know right off the bat that whatever you write for me, I will love it. I already do, because here you are, having signed up to write for a (possible) stranger in a rare fandom that we both share, and that is better than gold.
I must apologize right off the bat for being so wordy; it's a rather perpetual state for me, unfortunately. Please, be reassured that in both my signup and here I'm aiming to provide a number of different prompts that I'd love to see written and that might spark your imagination, and I do not expect you to smush answers to all my questions into one story. Take what works for you and discard the rest.
Additionally, I know it's right there in the rules, but I want to stress that I know the details are optional, and while I've tried to offer a range of characters, pairings and prompts, if none of them excite you, or you're simply not able to make them work, don't worry. I will still be so excited to see a fic written in one of my four chosen fandoms that the rest will just be icing. But if you're looking for a bit more direction, or you just want to know a little more about my preferences, I hope this letter will help. I have a (not quite up to date) fanfic index here, I memory it all (look for the "Fanfic" headings), and if you check the lefthand sidebar of my LJ, all my fiction is tagged by fandom under "fanfic."
...So, um, you may have picked up that I'm a slasher. Not that my details hinted at that or anything, eh? *G* Despite being a dyed-in-the-wool slasher, I do read/write het and gen from time to time, so if slash isn't your thing, don't worry. Other things I'm fond of in fiction include historical uniforms/well-fitted suits/period costumes; kink/BDSM (not 24/7 formalized D/s, however); power exchanges/struggles between powerful characters; established relationships (vs. "first time" fic); and characters that are comfortably intimate with one another, both inside and outside the bedroom, and/or as friends. My squicks are watersports, scatological play, MPREG, cross-dressing, bestiality and overly sticky-sweet romance/domesticity.
More than any of that, however, what really makes me happy is fiction with a good grasp of grammar and spelling. I'm an English Major; it's one of the things they beat into you on the first day. ^_~
Like I said, and as you no doubt know, my details were fairly wordy to begin with, so I'm going to take a stab at offering up what I love about each fandom and see if I can't scrounge up some resources should you want/need them. (I'll also repost my requests in italics, because in reading around, I see that some people prefer to have the request details repeated in the Yuletide letter. I hope this is helpful!)
Eastern Promises
Requested Characters: Kirill, Nikolai, Semyon
Optional Details: "I'd love a Nikolai/Kirill slashfic, although a darker Semyon/Kirill story would be great too! Maybe pre- or post-movie, exploring Nikolai and Kirill's dynamic before and/or after Semyon is deposed? Or maybe an (intimate) encounter where Nikolai struggles to balance his cover and his (possible) feelings for Kirill? Or what about Nikolai's view of Kirill's relationship with his father? (The relationship can be as normal/twisted/dark as you like.) Or how Nikolai's own shadowy past impacts his behaviour now? If you're not into slash, I'd be happy with a gen piece exploring the relationships between these 3 characters. References to the characters' tattoos would be a bonus. Please, no Nikolai/Anna. I'm fine with angst, guilt and ambiguity in this fandom, although none of those are required (and I hold out a hope that Nikolai isn't simply using Kirill)."
***
I love this movie more than is reasonable, full stop. Not only did I fly across the country to see it (ok, and Viggo and Cronenberg) twice before it hit wide release, but I'm completely incapable of resisting flipping to it whenever one of the movie channels has it on, and I've watched the DVD a number of times, which is not something I usually do.
There's so much to love about this film, and every time I watch it, I'm struck by something new. I'm especially entranced by how Cronenberg and his cast let the silences stand rather than giving in to the urge to spell everything out, and how so much is communicated in such subtle looks, gestures, and even posture. I love Kirill and Nikolai's relationship, and the very obvious differences in how they view one another -- Kirill looking to Nikolai for affection while trying to hide his sexuality, and Nikolai (possibly) seeing Kirill as primarily a means to an end -- not to mention the "verbal petting" in the form of "Da, da, Kirill," Nikolai applies whenever he is trying to calm or handle Kirill. I'm fascinated by the undercurrent of compassion that Nikolai displays towards Kirill, including when he stands up to Semyon's abuse, and how he holds Kirill at the end of the film after little Christine has been saved.
While I'm most fascinated by Nikolai and Kirill's relationship, I'm also deeply curious about Nikolai's past (How much of what he reveals in the film is real and how much is fiction?) and Kirill's relationship with Semyon. The latter seems especially complex, given how the movie plays out, and I must admit to finding Semyon more and more fascinating each time I watch the film. The thin veneer of civility covering his brutal nature is something to see, and I completely understand why Azim would be more afraid of Semyon than anyone else.
I am deeply in love with the ambiguities that flow through this movie. I also adore the tattoo motif, because I find the idea of words/meaning as flesh fascinating; even moreso given the mix of languages represented in the film (and oh, I did so love the Russian and the accents and the way everyone said "queer" as if the 'u' was a 'v' and... *happysigh*).
...Um, yes. I'm babbling. *cough* Sorry about that.
Resources:
Anyway. I could go on for pages, so I better stop while I can still fool myself that I'm ahead. *G* There's loads of links to various clips, pictures and discussion over at easternpromises (although the comm has slowed since EP has left theatres, so you may have to page back a little), and IGN has nine clips/trailers from Eastern Promises available here. Additionally, nikkie222 has an amazing post here cataloguing and detailing the meaning of as many of Nikolai's 43 tattoos as possible.
Sharpe series (book or movie)
Requested Characters: Patrick Harper, Richard Sharpe
Optional Details: "I'd love a Sharpe/Harper slash story, but a gen piece stressing the strength of their friendship would also be lovely. Maybe a piece about Richard and his Sergeant's gruff fondness for each other? Or the both of them spending time with the Chosen Men on the eve of battle, or after a difficult mission? I love how 'married' Sharpe and Harper are, and a story about the small and large ways they take care of each other would be wonderful. Maybe a story that juxtaposes peaceful moments with the chaos of war? An adventure story would be loads of fun as well. I love swordplay of the literal/figurative kind, so if you'd prefer to attack this request from that angle, I'd be thrilled. Please, no Sharpe/Wellington slash. Whether the story is set in India, Portugal or Spain, I'll love it, I'm sure."
***
I've loved Richard Sharpe and his world for a long time now. I've seen all the films except Sharpe's Peril multiple times, and read about 90% of the novels (I'm slowly making time for the last few), so I am comfortably situated to be comfortable with whatever you're comfortable with, if that makes sense. Book or movieverse or some blend of the two is fine, although I must admit I really do prefer the physical appearances in the films rather than those described in the novels; my Sharpe is a blond Yorkshireman. ^_^ I must admit to rolling my eyes over some of the very minor changes to film!Sharpe, most notably the desire to give him a brother and pretty much every part of Sharpe's Gold, but other than that, my love for the universe is all-encompassing. (Except for Jane. Does anyone like Jane? ...Er, if you do, my apologies. *scuffs toe*)
I love the brothers-in-arms thrust of the series, and how the Chosen Men become a close-knit family with Sharpe and Harper at the head. I think it's Siege that illustrates this best, when Sharpe doesn't allow Harper to come along on the mission if he won't tend to his ailing tooth, and Harper shows up anyway, leading to a huge tiff between the two of them that ends in tea and companionable silence. I don't know how many times I've seen it, but I still giggle when Sharpe grumps at his men that if Harper were here, he'd have set up his tent and made him tea. ...Um, I'm wandering, aren't I? Anyway, what I'm trying to say is I love the way small gestures stand in for large declarations of friendship (or more) between Richard and his Sergeant.
I especially enjoy stories set in/around the battlefield (with the Chosen Men at least minorly present) -- whether that battlefield is in Portugal, Spain, France or India -- rather than back in England, no matter if it's in the midst of battle, amongst the troops, at camp, on the sea, or on some reconnaissance mission, big or small.
Resources:
Most of the Sharpe-related comms on LJ are fairly slow, and they're all fic, but of course there's the Wikipedia entries -- books and films -- Bernard Cornwell's website, the Official Sharpe Film page, a Timeline for Richard Sharpe's Life, and Sharpe Heaven at The Mighty Bean.
Crusoe (tv)
Requested Characters: Friday, James Crusoe, Robinson Crusoe
Optional Details: "I'd love a slash or gen piece about these characters. (I'd be as happy with *any* flavour of pairing of the three of them--twosome, threesome or even incest--as I would with a gen story.) Maybe set in England, once Friday and Robinson make it there? A reunion with James, possibly? (Which would require ignoring what happens to James in canon, I know. I prefer to pretend that didn't happen.) Or maybe a juxtaposition of life on the island with life in England? What does Robinson miss most about one/both of these places? I love Robinson's respect for Friday and how well they work together, so a story that takes advantage of those things would be a bonus. Maybe a piece showcasing one of Robinson's inventions, and/or the gentle, friendly joking between Friday and Robinson? Any of these would be great!"
***
So. Um. I did mention that thing for period pieces and close friendships, right? *G* Will you be completely shocked if I note that what really draws me to Crusoe is Robinson and Friday's partnership? I adore both men's ingenuity, and how it results in some fantastic contraptions and plans, and how well they mesh with each other. I'm also rather fond of how the two of them joke with each other, and how they argue when they disagree; it's never mean, and it's always simply a difference of opinion that they eventually are able to resolve.
I'm pretty sure you could hear me squeeing two Provinces over when Robinson said that Friday was his "equal, and in many ways [his] better." I'm really glad that this version has at least attempted to update Friday's character from the Defoe portrayal; it was something that really needed to be done for a modern audience, and I appreciate the fact that Friday is a smart, competent man who gets Robinson thinking in different ways, rather than simply a capable servant. I was absolutely thrilled by how Robinson really, honestly needs Friday to leave the island with him (and how distressed he is at the thought that Friday might not), and how he's pledged to help Friday in England as Friday has helped him here.
I'm also quite fond of the generally light, lush tone of life on the island, especially when compared with the darker, stonier/starker subtext of the flashbacks to England. The way the show balances the two is wonderful, and I'm hooked on the hints it keeps dropping about how Robinson ended up on the island, and what is going wrong in England.
On that note, I should also reassert how thrilled I am by the little glimpses of James Crusoe, and how much I crave more of those. I love everything about James (well, besides the horrible wig he wore in the wedding flashbacks), how good and honest a man he is, how broken up he was by his wife's (rather suspicious) death, and how much he loves and supports his son. (And I'm pretty much willing to suspend ten times ten types of disbelief for James/Robinson/Friday, although again, I'd be pleased simply with James appearing in the fic, my own horribly perverse and wrong thoughts notwithstanding. ^_~)
Resources:
Crusoe has a couple LJ comms to its name: crusoe_fans and crusoe_effect. Both have discussion of the episodes, pictures and clips. Unfortunately, that appears to be about the sum total of up-to-date resources for Crusoe, as the couple of blogs I found are lagging behind, and no dedicated fansites popped up on a quick search.
The Lost Room
Requested Characters: Dr. Martin Ruber, Eddie McCleister, Howard Montague aka The Weasel, Joe Miller
Optional Details: "I absolutely do not expect you to write a fic with all four of these characters in it at once, especially since not all of them actually meet on screen, so a story about *any* of these four would make me very happy. Maybe something that expands on the background of the Objects and the Room, whether it's a specific Object, where the Room goes, what the Event was, or what happens post-series? Or something about the Cabals and their activities? I'm especially taken with The Collectors and The Order of the Reunification, and would love more about Martin's role now that he believes he's their Prophet, or either Cabal's history and beliefs. I'd love either a slash (any combination/pairing of these four characters) or a gen story; I'm simply thoroughly captivated by all the loose ends and possibilities the series leaves open, and will be thrilled with anything that takes advantage of that."
***
There is so very much to love about this fandom, and so many threads I'd adore seeing picked up and played with. I found it really difficult to choose characters when doing my signup, because there are plenty more I loved just as much as these four. As I said, I'm not necessarily looking for a fic about all four; I'd be just as happy with any permutation of them. Unlike my other three fandoms, I'm less focussed on slash in this one (although thrilled if you want to work it in). For me, this series was just so intriguing, every time I watch it I want to know more. More about the Objects, more about the Cabals, more about every weird little twist and turn. I guess that's basically my watchword for this one: More. ^_~
Resources:
I wish there was more out there about The Lost Room, but I suppose of all my fandoms, this is one of the very smallest. The best resources I've been able to come up with are the Wikipedia entries, oddly enough. There's the main entry, and a handy-dandy list of the Objects and their powers/owners/whereabouts that I browse from time to time. That, sadly, seems to be about it for useful resources.
...*huffpuff* Ok, hopefully all that helped rather than made things harder. Again, absolutely everything I've said here is optional and up for ignoring, partially or wholescale. After all, it's not like I'm ordering dinner; I'm really just flailing wildly and offering up far too much info.
Thank you again, Yuletide Writer. I'm so very excited about the exchange, and I know I'm going to love whatever you write for me. ♥