Fanfics Posted for Download Without Permission

[harmony_bites]

A friend found some of her fanfics on a site, seemingly lifted from Archive of Our Own and offered for download, possibly for sale since you need a credit card. She alerted me she had found some of my fanfic there too. I sent them a note this morning, and the fics are already gone, but it occurred to me others might have had their fanfic hijacked

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[kellychambliss]

It also seems to be something of a phishing scheme -- don't give them your credit card number!

On a happier note, it's good to see you, dear! How's trix?

[harmony_bites]

Yeah, anytime they ask for *that*--back away slowly.

Me? Well, last two years have been insane, but mostly good. I added breast cancer survivor to my resume--complete with chemo. But believe it or not, it's also pushed me to be in the best shape of my life--got involved in a program for cancer survivors that takes you from couch to 5K and ran my first race in November. Now I'm running with the program as a volunteer "sherpa" I've met some amazing people that way.

The down side is I just haven't had the time or focus for reading or writing. I used to log a book review every few days on Goodreads, this past year I don't think I've finished a dozen books, and in fact only recently in the last few months could say I finished a book.

[deeble]

Congrats! A 5K is a major accomplishment. (I sprint short distances to catch the train, and that's all I can manage.)

Looks like my fics aren't on that site. I had a good laugh at myself for feeling slightly left out. :-D

[harmony_bites]

That had been me--sprinting to the train at best--and when I started, I was still shaky--tripping over my own feet. But 5K is just 3 miles really, and if you train up right--gradually... very doable. Believe me, athletic I'm not. If I can do it... Not that hard after a few months of building up.

And you can walk it--some did. Chemo (at least the debilitating worse of it) was at least some months past when I started with the program this past summer. One of the participants was still in the hair-losing knocks-the-stuffing-out of you worse of it--and stuck it out and finished--mostly walking, but finished. She's my hero :-)

And one of the new bunch that was out running with us tonight--bald and not a scarf or wig in sight--and there she was--out there and *running* Like I said--some amazing people out there...

[deeble]

Wow! That's really impressive, all of it.

[harmony_bites]

Oh, and my friend suspects these are being collected indiscriminately by bot--so no need to feel snubbed. LOL (But maybe reason to recheck in the future even if your fic wasn't there or for those whose was taken down--because if it's a bot system it might revert.)

[deeble]

Hee, good to know. (Also, love your avatars. "Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!" Here's something to make you grin: http://io9.com/10-catch-phrases-you-swore-youd-never-use-and-when-you-5743480)

[harmony_bites]

*loves*

It got more than a grin in places :-)

[mundungus42]

It may be a blindingly obvious thing to say, but I'm so glad you survived and admire the stuffing out of you for using the experience to accomplish such awesome things! *huge hugs*

I slacked on Goodreads last year, too. If you want a partner for getting reviews on read books written, do let me know. And I finally devoured an epic fantasy trilogy last month after years of sporadic reading. It felt good!

[harmony_bites]

I was incredibly lucky--as I've met other survivors I've only begun to appreciate how much. The nurse heading the chemo unit told me cancer treatment has advanced more in the last 5 years than the previous 50 years. I don't know that I can hope to see it "cured" in my lifetime--apparently cancer is more akin to viruses--very, very varied, rather than some simple malady that would have one-size fit all cure. Still...

Heh--partner as in challenging us to put nose in book? I did finally get through the Game of Thrones series--what's been published in it so far anyway. So I can relate to the feel-goodness of getting through a fantasy epic. Whether I can bring my brain back to my "100 Significant Books" challenge and manage to get through Freud and Proust? Not so sure I'm ready for that yet...

[kellychambliss]

I'm so sorry to hear about the breast cancer! No wonder you haven't had time for reading and writing. Chemo takes a big toll.

But it's great to hear that you've bounced back and are enjoying the fun of running. Back in the days when my knees would stand for it, I ran pretty regularly -- nothing extensive, just three miles every other day. I ran a few 5Ks, too. You do feel pretty good afterward!

I hope we'll see you around these LJ parts again soon.

[harmony_bites]

Yeah, running is notoriously hard on the joints--I'm hoping with the training they give us and with the right form--and not overdoing it--I can continue to run injury free. I can't say I love exercise or ever will. When people ask me that I inevitably think (and am reminded of you and your moniker) that I rather be reading.

But you do feel amazing afterwards, it means I can eat a bit more indulgently and still stay trim and after chemo.. Well, when I started running my balance was shot--I had a tendency to trip over my own feet. That corrected itself within a month of starting. Maybe I was just due--a matter of a month more away from chemo--but I think the running did it--it has benefits just walking or a stationary bike can't match--I swear!

And thanks for the kind words!