Fangirl Tour: June 2
This is my first time participating in Fangirl Tour. I have pretty pedestrian tastes, usually pairing canon couples (though I don't really care who anyone else pairs up with whom) so if this is boring to you well... there's always tomorrow *grin*.
Today is my 15th wedding anniversary so this will be filled with warm fuzzies and romantical nonsense. And to prove that I will start off with a war story!
Fandom: Jane Austen
Title: We Shall Never Surrender
Author: Jimmy
Link:http://www.thedwg.com/derby/olda/jimmy5h.htm
Rating: PG-13
Status: Complete
Summary: World War II tests the strength of the British and the characters from Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion (and some cyber-friends too). AU - modern (well modern-ish)
Why I fangirl this: First of all, Jimmy is an amazing writer with a fine eye for details. She knows how to take the characters and explore new ways of presenting them. She can also write in her own characters without that squick feeling you get when you read OCs. Plus she has a wicked sense of humor. I can recommend anything she's written. Warning: this fic is epically long. Bring tissues
Fandom:Jane Austen
Title: A Fairy Tale
Author: Liz M
Link: http://www.austen.com/derby/old_2000/lizm5h.htm
Rating: PG
Status: Complete
Summary:Pride and Prejudice with just about every fairy tale and fable you can think of. AU
Why I fangirl this: Liz is another fantastic writer, who astounds me with her talent. I know people - and I may be one of them - who have this printed out to read to their children.
Fandom: Jane Austen
Title: Lizzy The Vampire Slayer
Author: Genette
Link:http://TheDWG.com/derby/oldc/genet13.htm
Rating:PG-13
Status: Complete
Summary: After searching for her for five years, Fitzwilliam Darcy, the latest of a family of Watchers, finally finds the Vampire Slayer--Elizabeth Bennet. AU
Why I fangirl this: No, really! I've only seen a few Buffy episodes and none of them before Genette has finished this, so if you're not a Buffy fan don't worry, it still makes sense. And the funny thing? It makes sense. Fun and dangerous, a bit angsty and always good reading.
Fandom: Jane Austen
Title: A Prudent Motive
Author: Malini
Link: www.austen.com/derby/old_2003/malini9.htm Rating:PG-13
Status: Complete
Summary:Elizabeth puts her feelings aside and responds, instead, out of prudence, when she accepts Mr. Darcy's Hunsford proposal. After their engagement, Elizabeth begins to find herself drawn to Mr. Darcy, but his pride and condescending attitude still disturb her. AU
Why I fangirl this: Maliniiiiiiii!!!!!! Wow. Because she's Malini? Really, what else is there to say? But if you've ever wondered how P&P might have turned out if Elizabeth said yes at Hunsford, this is the best of the bunch.
Fandom:Jane Austen
Title:Kiss and Cry
Author:Annie
Link:http://TheDWG.com/derby/olda/annie9.htm
Rating:PG-13
Status:Complete
Summary:Pride and Prejudice transported to the Olympic skating rink. AU modern
Why I fangirl this:Annie is the master at adapting books to new times and settings. This story has two sequels: Just Kiss Me http://www.austen.com/derby/old_2002/annie14.htm
and A Kiss to Build a Dream On http://www.austen.com/derby/old_2002/annie24.htm. The last one is Persuasion based and best of all, they're both complete!
Bonus! Fan art: http://ofborg.deviantart.com/art/Mr-Darcy-I-presume-29413182
Firefly
Fandom:Firefly
Title:The Misfortune
Author: Gillian
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4174559/1/The_Misfortune
Rating: T
Status: WIP
Summary: Pre-series. Tells how Mal and Inara may have inexplicably fallen in love.
Why I fangirl this: Gillian writes Firefly characters like it's her job. She has their voices and mannerisms down PAT and her OCs blend right in. This isn't a fluff and bunnies story, it has everything you'd expect from a Firefly fic: action, adventure, Jayne, a wedding to attend, a job to do, funny dialogue. Only... good.
Bonus! Fan art: http://aaronminier.deviantart.com/art/Jayne-of-Firefly-79107300
Twilight. Oh hush.
Fandom: Twilight
Title: Midnight Desire
Author: Twilightzoner
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4392180/1/Midnight_Desire
Rating: M
Status: Complete
Summary: An All Human parody of Midnight Sun. AH, AU and consequently OOC. No blood lust - just uncontrollable human lust. Smut filled fun . . .
Why I fangirl this:I feel silly reccing this since everyone in the fandom knows of it, but if you're new (or if you think it's a waste of time) then this is the one of the funniest stories I've read. Warning: very, very, very naughty. But good. Give it a try.
Fandom: Twilight
Title: Broken
Author: Alice_laughed
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4435533/1/Broken
Rating: T
Status: WIP
Summary: When Claire's mom found out that Quil imprinted with her 2 year-old daughter, she packed up the family and moved away. However, the implications of a broken imprint are far reaching and can impact you - body and soul. The bond is deeper than anyone ever realized. AU
Why I fangirl this: An interesting, well-written 'what if' that's blown me away. If Edward and Bella make you want to slam your head against the wall... then don't worry, they're not in it. :)
Fandom: Twilight
Title: Attention, Walmart Shoppers
Author: Sillybella
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3359121/1/Attention_WalMart_Shoppers
Rating: M
Status: Complete
Summary: Edward has decided Bella needs protection. What kind of protection? The kind you can buy at Walmart. In the pharmacy.
Why I fangirl this: This was the first Twilight fanfic I read and I laughed until I cried. Of course, everyone in the fandom has heard of this fic. But it's worth reccing. :)
Fandom:Twilight
Title:Die to Self
Author:Jen's Wordsong
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4342884/1/Die_To_Self
Rating:M
Status: Complete
Summary:Documents Bella and Edward's honeymoon, Bella's last days as a human and beyond. Au - this was written before we learned Edward was a pillow biter.
Why I fangirl this: Did I mention there is no pillow biting? Jen's another extremely popular writer in this fandom, but you can never ever have enough DTS. Warning: very, VERY Mature.
Bonus! Fan art: http://RohanElf.deviantart.com/art/Stockholm-Syndrome-85557367
Labyrinth: It was difficult trying to find fics I liked that weren't already recommended (and I just got a new computer so my bookmarks are MIA)
Fandom: Labyrinth
Title: The Darkest Gate
Author: Lauhau
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1022439/1/The_Darkest_Gate
Rating: T
Status: Complete
Summary: A complete reworking of the Labyrinth story. Occasional shoutout to the movie, but otherwise quite different.
Why I fangirl this: Well, for one it's an excellent read and another, though I love the Labyrinth story itself and I enjoy the various off-hoot fics that come up, a lot of them are of the same forumla (and I'm OK with that). This story, however, is Labyrinth completely retold. Nothing is as it seems.
Fandom: Labyrinth
Title: Goblin Knot
Author: Inkdaemon
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5080835/1/Goblin_Knot
Rating: K+
Status: WIP
Summary:The strings manipulating the Goblin King are tangling and knotting, making him wretched. To salve his unease, Jareth realises he must look Above and find Sarah- his unwitting puppeteer.
Why I fangirl this: Did I mention I'm a sucker for funny? This is a brand new story but it's so worth the wait for each new chapter (four at the time I wrote this).
Fandom: Labyrinth
Title: A Ring in the Hand
Author: Robyn Maddison
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5042811/1/A_Ring_in_the_Hand
Rating:T
Status: Complete
Summary: Sarah left a contribution in the little box: a ring. Unknowingly our heroine invoked an ancient rite and is now bound to the Underground and the Labyrinth's King. And then the Summer King finds out.
Why I fangirl this: Another Jareth and Sarah are forced to get married story, but it's a different take on the why of it. Good characterization and unannoying OCs.
Bonus! Fan art http://Pika-la-Cynique.deviantart.com/art/Commish-JS-Games-of-Patience-114648993
Thanks for coming and I hope you gave you something you want to read.
Spring
Today is my 15th wedding anniversary so this will be filled with warm fuzzies and romantical nonsense. And to prove that I will start off with a war story!
Fandom: Jane Austen
Title: We Shall Never Surrender
Author: Jimmy
Link:http://www.thedwg.com/derby/olda/jimmy5h.htm
Rating: PG-13
Status: Complete
Summary: World War II tests the strength of the British and the characters from Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion (and some cyber-friends too). AU - modern (well modern-ish)
Why I fangirl this: First of all, Jimmy is an amazing writer with a fine eye for details. She knows how to take the characters and explore new ways of presenting them. She can also write in her own characters without that squick feeling you get when you read OCs. Plus she has a wicked sense of humor. I can recommend anything she's written. Warning: this fic is epically long. Bring tissues
Fandom:Jane Austen
Title: A Fairy Tale
Author: Liz M
Link: http://www.austen.com/derby/old_2000/lizm5h.htm
Rating: PG
Status: Complete
Summary:Pride and Prejudice with just about every fairy tale and fable you can think of. AU
Why I fangirl this: Liz is another fantastic writer, who astounds me with her talent. I know people - and I may be one of them - who have this printed out to read to their children.
Fandom: Jane Austen
Title: Lizzy The Vampire Slayer
Author: Genette
Link:http://TheDWG.com/derby/oldc/genet13.htm
Rating:PG-13
Status: Complete
Summary: After searching for her for five years, Fitzwilliam Darcy, the latest of a family of Watchers, finally finds the Vampire Slayer--Elizabeth Bennet. AU
Why I fangirl this: No, really! I've only seen a few Buffy episodes and none of them before Genette has finished this, so if you're not a Buffy fan don't worry, it still makes sense. And the funny thing? It makes sense. Fun and dangerous, a bit angsty and always good reading.
Fandom: Jane Austen
Title: A Prudent Motive
Author: Malini
Link: www.austen.com/derby/old_2003/malini9.htm Rating:PG-13
Status: Complete
Summary:Elizabeth puts her feelings aside and responds, instead, out of prudence, when she accepts Mr. Darcy's Hunsford proposal. After their engagement, Elizabeth begins to find herself drawn to Mr. Darcy, but his pride and condescending attitude still disturb her. AU
Why I fangirl this: Maliniiiiiiii!!!!!! Wow. Because she's Malini? Really, what else is there to say? But if you've ever wondered how P&P might have turned out if Elizabeth said yes at Hunsford, this is the best of the bunch.
Fandom:Jane Austen
Title:Kiss and Cry
Author:Annie
Link:http://TheDWG.com/derby/olda/annie9.htm
Rating:PG-13
Status:Complete
Summary:Pride and Prejudice transported to the Olympic skating rink. AU modern
Why I fangirl this:Annie is the master at adapting books to new times and settings. This story has two sequels: Just Kiss Me http://www.austen.com/derby/old_2002/annie14.htm
and A Kiss to Build a Dream On http://www.austen.com/derby/old_2002/annie24.htm. The last one is Persuasion based and best of all, they're both complete!
Bonus! Fan art: http://ofborg.deviantart.com/art/Mr-Darcy-I-presume-29413182
Firefly
Fandom:Firefly
Title:The Misfortune
Author: Gillian
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4174559/1/The_Misfortune
Rating: T
Status: WIP
Summary: Pre-series. Tells how Mal and Inara may have inexplicably fallen in love.
Why I fangirl this: Gillian writes Firefly characters like it's her job. She has their voices and mannerisms down PAT and her OCs blend right in. This isn't a fluff and bunnies story, it has everything you'd expect from a Firefly fic: action, adventure, Jayne, a wedding to attend, a job to do, funny dialogue. Only... good.
Bonus! Fan art: http://aaronminier.deviantart.com/art/Jayne-of-Firefly-79107300
Twilight. Oh hush.
Fandom: Twilight
Title: Midnight Desire
Author: Twilightzoner
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4392180/1/Midnight_Desire
Rating: M
Status: Complete
Summary: An All Human parody of Midnight Sun. AH, AU and consequently OOC. No blood lust - just uncontrollable human lust. Smut filled fun . . .
Why I fangirl this:I feel silly reccing this since everyone in the fandom knows of it, but if you're new (or if you think it's a waste of time) then this is the one of the funniest stories I've read. Warning: very, very, very naughty. But good. Give it a try.
Fandom: Twilight
Title: Broken
Author: Alice_laughed
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4435533/1/Broken
Rating: T
Status: WIP
Summary: When Claire's mom found out that Quil imprinted with her 2 year-old daughter, she packed up the family and moved away. However, the implications of a broken imprint are far reaching and can impact you - body and soul. The bond is deeper than anyone ever realized. AU
Why I fangirl this: An interesting, well-written 'what if' that's blown me away. If Edward and Bella make you want to slam your head against the wall... then don't worry, they're not in it. :)
Fandom: Twilight
Title: Attention, Walmart Shoppers
Author: Sillybella
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3359121/1/Attention_WalMart_Shoppers
Rating: M
Status: Complete
Summary: Edward has decided Bella needs protection. What kind of protection? The kind you can buy at Walmart. In the pharmacy.
Why I fangirl this: This was the first Twilight fanfic I read and I laughed until I cried. Of course, everyone in the fandom has heard of this fic. But it's worth reccing. :)
Fandom:Twilight
Title:Die to Self
Author:Jen's Wordsong
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4342884/1/Die_To_Self
Rating:M
Status: Complete
Summary:Documents Bella and Edward's honeymoon, Bella's last days as a human and beyond. Au - this was written before we learned Edward was a pillow biter.
Why I fangirl this: Did I mention there is no pillow biting? Jen's another extremely popular writer in this fandom, but you can never ever have enough DTS. Warning: very, VERY Mature.
Bonus! Fan art: http://RohanElf.deviantart.com/art/Stockholm-Syndrome-85557367
Labyrinth: It was difficult trying to find fics I liked that weren't already recommended (and I just got a new computer so my bookmarks are MIA)
Fandom: Labyrinth
Title: The Darkest Gate
Author: Lauhau
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1022439/1/The_Darkest_Gate
Rating: T
Status: Complete
Summary: A complete reworking of the Labyrinth story. Occasional shoutout to the movie, but otherwise quite different.
Why I fangirl this: Well, for one it's an excellent read and another, though I love the Labyrinth story itself and I enjoy the various off-hoot fics that come up, a lot of them are of the same forumla (and I'm OK with that). This story, however, is Labyrinth completely retold. Nothing is as it seems.
Fandom: Labyrinth
Title: Goblin Knot
Author: Inkdaemon
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5080835/1/Goblin_Knot
Rating: K+
Status: WIP
Summary:The strings manipulating the Goblin King are tangling and knotting, making him wretched. To salve his unease, Jareth realises he must look Above and find Sarah- his unwitting puppeteer.
Why I fangirl this: Did I mention I'm a sucker for funny? This is a brand new story but it's so worth the wait for each new chapter (four at the time I wrote this).
Fandom: Labyrinth
Title: A Ring in the Hand
Author: Robyn Maddison
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5042811/1/A_Ring_in_the_Hand
Rating:T
Status: Complete
Summary: Sarah left a contribution in the little box: a ring. Unknowingly our heroine invoked an ancient rite and is now bound to the Underground and the Labyrinth's King. And then the Summer King finds out.
Why I fangirl this: Another Jareth and Sarah are forced to get married story, but it's a different take on the why of it. Good characterization and unannoying OCs.
Bonus! Fan art http://Pika-la-Cynique.deviantart.com/art/Commish-JS-Games-of-Patience-114648993
Thanks for coming and I hope you gave you something you want to read.
Spring