So, you may have noticed that I disappeared. Again.

BUT. I am back now. For serious. And the reason is: I've finished my doctoral thesis, Neverending Stories: Unauthorized Continuation, Fictional Realities, and the Long-Form Narrative from 1590 - 2011. I defend on Friday, Nov. 16th at 2pm. I'm assured the snake to be battled will be tiny, a grass ( Read more... )

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This is really awesome! Also, raisedeyebrow -- did I see your name in the credits?!

~ I love mlawski over on Overthinking It more than words could possibly convey. Her analysis of Doctor Who S5, for instance, sent me into full on, air punching, something is RIGHT on the internet joy. And this female character flowchart (click to embiggen) is a thing of beauty. Don't just look at it, run any of your favorite (or un-favorite) female ( Read more... )

~ my aunt is holding her own. We are hopeful. So that's good. (I am still a little dengue fever WTF is this the 19th century??? but that, as they say, is an entirely different matter.)

~ At Elena Kagan's confirmation hearing, Senator Klobuchar asks about the famous case of Edward vs. Jacob or the vampire vs. the werewolf. What is this, I don't ( Read more... )

~ I ♥ you guys so much. Darcy! You win the internets! Snape & the Doctor: you too! SPIKE OMG I WILL SHOPLIFT SMOKES WITH YOU IN A RED HOT MINUTE. I LOVE IT. And Capt. Jack mentioned me on rm's here! I'm trying desperately to figure out who wrote what, but I can't!! Anyway, feel free to come play more. I will love you forever. (I'll do that anyway, ( Read more... )

I seriously could not resist. Dear imaginary people: Please write! Love, Kali.

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Give me a character from any fandom, tv show, movie or book you know that I know and I will tell you ( Read more... )

I have never done this before, but I have posted on
THE FANFICTION LOVE MEME
at toast_ofthetown. Love seems really, really, really not bad right now.

Thanks to faris_nallaneen, I have news! That you probably already know!

Do not click this link if you a) consider casting news a spoiler, and b) don't want to be spoiled.

Article also contains mild spoilers re: David Tennant appearances.

( my thoughts here )

I love google, my fandom, and Wales.

How much, but how much do I love that google punk'd Doctor Who/Torchwood fandom? With a Victorian ghost???? That is wearing a scarf??? SO FUCKING MUCH.

original story via rm