Author/Fic Recs! (+question)
I've got two author recs for you today! I'll provide single fic recs and flailing, too.
First of all, violentfires (writing journal sunfair).
Her prose is just beautiful; you get pulled into the emotions of her characters and feel them as if they were your own. Her characterizations are always spot on and she writes all the boys (mostly Panic! and FOB) so, so lovely.
Her writing journal is locked but believe me it's so worth it! Recs lead to unlocked posts in communities, though:
Year Zero, Pete+Patrick, gen
Most days, Pete feels like a bullet, aimed up and shooting, screaming at the slate-grey sky. He waits, braced for the impact, for the shatter, for how he knows the whole sky will fall in a million glittering pieces. Other days, he’s hanging on to the side of a mountain, with deep, crashing waves so far beneath his feet he can’t hear them, a shudder away from sliding off.
I had a really hard time choosing something to quote because every.fucking.line of this is perfect and perfectly Pete. Even after re-reading and re-reading this (nearly weekly) I still cannot find the right words to describe what exactly it is that gets me about this. It just tears you apart a little, in this wonderfully hurt-y kind of way. You'll understand when you read it.
Incident Light, Pete/Patrick + Jon Walker, NC-17
Patrick's eyes drift shut and he's only vaguely aware of the rapid click-fire of Jon's camera, and the soft shuffle of feet on carpet as Jon moves to get a different angle. Pete's mouth opens slightly and the kiss deepens, and Pete's hand is on his face again and their tongues slide together, the friction of contact electrically thrilling.
This left me speechless and breathless. I love the relationship between Pete and Patrick - it seems so natural and easy, and I can really imagine them being like that with each other. A mix of very deep friendship and love, that's just amazing. The idea of Jon Walker in a kind of intentionally voyeuristic situation is just incredibly hot. I love how his presence drifts and pops up again in Patrick's thoughts, but how both of them (Pete and Patrick) are so fixated on one another that it doesn't even really matter that Jon is there.
A tedious argument of insidious intent, Jon/Ryan, PG-13
Jon wasn't sure how to respond to that. "Why don't you go make out with Brendon?"
Ryan sighed, looking up at the ceiling. "Brendon is going through this narcissistic, masturbatory phase."
Jon shifted uncomfortably. They were all going through a masturbatory phase. It was called living on a tour bus.
I adored this. It was sweet and funny without being too overpoweringly cute. Jon and Ryan interact so wonderfully, and I especially love Ryan in this because he's just a boy and not angsty and emo and whatnot, which was a nice change from what you usually read.
And I believe Snips and Fixes (Brendon/Ryan Valentines' fic) was recced here before, but I'm linking to it anyway because it's freaking adorable.
Also, I have insider information about a few of her new projects, and heee, those will be brilliant :D
Then there's simpleconstruct (writing journal talkinmaths), who writes Panic! fic, both gen and slash, mostly Brendon/Ryan.
Her writing is wonderfully uncluttered and clean, it's smooth and beautiful and just kind of flows in this good, good way. There's always so much to read between the lines, so much new to discover, and I love that about her writing.
Just the Messenger, Brendon/Ryan, PG
“But, there aren’t any stars to see, Ryan,” Brendon protests every time Ryan makes the suggestion. That’s okay, though, because Ryan likes to pretend, likes to believe. It’s also okay because Brendon always joins him, listens and watches until Ryan has to shake him awake to tuck him into bed.
Wonderful characterization, subtle and sweet, like the whole piece. I love seeing them happy, reading little snippets about their daily routine and simpleconstruct writes them so well.
This Is What Makes Us Live., Panic! gen
Spencer thinks now would be a good time to say something about Brendon’s-mothers-ass, but right now, he’s comfortable. Jon is half asleep on the floor, right at his feet, and feels warm against his shins. He’s cuddled into the leather chair, his laptop balanced nicely on two thighs, and he’s warm in only the way early morning, molded leather, Jon-at-your-feet, and laptop exhaust can make you.
There are so very few Spencer-centric fics out there, so reading this made me very happy, because it's Spence and his thoughts, quirky and just so very much himself. I love how the others are portrayed through his eyes. This is just happiness and boys and Spencer Smith all in one, complete with tickling and snarky comments. I also love how time is counted in miles rather than in minutes/hours, it adds to the on-the-road feeling of this. Very lovely.
Riding in Cars With Celine Dion and Brendon Urie, Panic! gen
One of the rules of the trip was that if there was to be music it would only be after lunch and Brendon was really, really not allowed to pick the songs and he was definitely not allowed to sing. He kind of missed that point.
I LOVED this. They're so darling, and Brendon loves Celine Dion and thinks Titanic is a light movie. It really made me smile and feel all happy and warm inside because it's so adorable.
Of course, beautifully written, Spencer-POV! and spot on characterization, but the cuteness is what really got me.
Also, a question: If I were to organize a mostly bandom-oriented friending meme (as seen here, here or here) would anyone be interested in participating so I won't set this up and nobody comments? :O
First of all, violentfires (writing journal sunfair).
Her prose is just beautiful; you get pulled into the emotions of her characters and feel them as if they were your own. Her characterizations are always spot on and she writes all the boys (mostly Panic! and FOB) so, so lovely.
Her writing journal is locked but believe me it's so worth it! Recs lead to unlocked posts in communities, though:
Year Zero, Pete+Patrick, gen
Most days, Pete feels like a bullet, aimed up and shooting, screaming at the slate-grey sky. He waits, braced for the impact, for the shatter, for how he knows the whole sky will fall in a million glittering pieces. Other days, he’s hanging on to the side of a mountain, with deep, crashing waves so far beneath his feet he can’t hear them, a shudder away from sliding off.
I had a really hard time choosing something to quote because every.fucking.line of this is perfect and perfectly Pete. Even after re-reading and re-reading this (nearly weekly) I still cannot find the right words to describe what exactly it is that gets me about this. It just tears you apart a little, in this wonderfully hurt-y kind of way. You'll understand when you read it.
Incident Light, Pete/Patrick + Jon Walker, NC-17
Patrick's eyes drift shut and he's only vaguely aware of the rapid click-fire of Jon's camera, and the soft shuffle of feet on carpet as Jon moves to get a different angle. Pete's mouth opens slightly and the kiss deepens, and Pete's hand is on his face again and their tongues slide together, the friction of contact electrically thrilling.
This left me speechless and breathless. I love the relationship between Pete and Patrick - it seems so natural and easy, and I can really imagine them being like that with each other. A mix of very deep friendship and love, that's just amazing. The idea of Jon Walker in a kind of intentionally voyeuristic situation is just incredibly hot. I love how his presence drifts and pops up again in Patrick's thoughts, but how both of them (Pete and Patrick) are so fixated on one another that it doesn't even really matter that Jon is there.
A tedious argument of insidious intent, Jon/Ryan, PG-13
Jon wasn't sure how to respond to that. "Why don't you go make out with Brendon?"
Ryan sighed, looking up at the ceiling. "Brendon is going through this narcissistic, masturbatory phase."
Jon shifted uncomfortably. They were all going through a masturbatory phase. It was called living on a tour bus.
I adored this. It was sweet and funny without being too overpoweringly cute. Jon and Ryan interact so wonderfully, and I especially love Ryan in this because he's just a boy and not angsty and emo and whatnot, which was a nice change from what you usually read.
And I believe Snips and Fixes (Brendon/Ryan Valentines' fic) was recced here before, but I'm linking to it anyway because it's freaking adorable.
Also, I have insider information about a few of her new projects, and heee, those will be brilliant :D
Then there's simpleconstruct (writing journal talkinmaths), who writes Panic! fic, both gen and slash, mostly Brendon/Ryan.
Her writing is wonderfully uncluttered and clean, it's smooth and beautiful and just kind of flows in this good, good way. There's always so much to read between the lines, so much new to discover, and I love that about her writing.
Just the Messenger, Brendon/Ryan, PG
“But, there aren’t any stars to see, Ryan,” Brendon protests every time Ryan makes the suggestion. That’s okay, though, because Ryan likes to pretend, likes to believe. It’s also okay because Brendon always joins him, listens and watches until Ryan has to shake him awake to tuck him into bed.
Wonderful characterization, subtle and sweet, like the whole piece. I love seeing them happy, reading little snippets about their daily routine and simpleconstruct writes them so well.
This Is What Makes Us Live., Panic! gen
Spencer thinks now would be a good time to say something about Brendon’s-mothers-ass, but right now, he’s comfortable. Jon is half asleep on the floor, right at his feet, and feels warm against his shins. He’s cuddled into the leather chair, his laptop balanced nicely on two thighs, and he’s warm in only the way early morning, molded leather, Jon-at-your-feet, and laptop exhaust can make you.
There are so very few Spencer-centric fics out there, so reading this made me very happy, because it's Spence and his thoughts, quirky and just so very much himself. I love how the others are portrayed through his eyes. This is just happiness and boys and Spencer Smith all in one, complete with tickling and snarky comments. I also love how time is counted in miles rather than in minutes/hours, it adds to the on-the-road feeling of this. Very lovely.
Riding in Cars With Celine Dion and Brendon Urie, Panic! gen
One of the rules of the trip was that if there was to be music it would only be after lunch and Brendon was really, really not allowed to pick the songs and he was definitely not allowed to sing. He kind of missed that point.
I LOVED this. They're so darling, and Brendon loves Celine Dion and thinks Titanic is a light movie. It really made me smile and feel all happy and warm inside because it's so adorable.
Of course, beautifully written, Spencer-POV! and spot on characterization, but the cuteness is what really got me.
Also, a question: If I were to organize a mostly bandom-oriented friending meme (as seen here, here or here) would anyone be interested in participating so I won't set this up and nobody comments? :O