Fandom Appreciation Challenge, day 3
So, I just love to recommend stories, so today's assignment is a snap. And, because Starwatcher was so helpful yesterday, cross-posting to my LJ account will be easy as pie! Thanks, sweetie.
So, the task for today is recommending three fan works that are more than six months old.
Fixing the Paperwork Problem by Tazy. Slash. I like promoting Tazy because she doesn't have much fic on the net, so she's easily overlooked. This is a short post-series story where Detective Sandburg, through no fault of his own, becomes the senior cop in what should be a simple transfer of evidence. This has a nice mix of canon and fanon -- Blair as trouble magnet, Jim off to some cop-thing out of town, Simon as the gruff but loveable boss/political animal, Blair's truck-driving skills. And it has a clueless but earnest OMC. Just a fun little story. Enjoy.
http://www.852prospect.org/archive/archive/32/fixingthe.html
Snickers by Rentgirl One. I've always wanted to rec this very short vid at Crack Van, but somehow never got to it. However, when you see this you will realize just how obsessed someone can get by their fandom. Think you see TS in everyday things? Check this out.
This link will take you to the site where you can download the vid.
http://www.therentgirls.com/vids/snickers.htm
Meta: How to Spot a Mary Sue by Josephine Darcy. I like Josephine Darcy's stories a lot. I like her style of writing, the plots and how she treats her characters. So, when I found her website, I was quite curious about this essay. She wrote it specifically in reaction to the Harry Potter fandom, but it obviously can apply anywhere. It's not only entertaining, but informative. It helped me to understand my innate like or dislike for original characters; why some rubbed me the wrong way and I embraced others.
http://josephinedarcy.tripod.com/marysue.html
As a bonus, just because it's fun and multi-fandom, I've also included her list of Things You Learn From Slash. Compiled from the input of many fans and many fandoms and offered for your entertainment.
http://josephinedarcy.tripod.com/things.html
Enjoy and don't forget my mantra: If you like the fanwork, reward the author/artist with some feedback. A simple "thank you" will make their day. I guarantee it!
So, the task for today is recommending three fan works that are more than six months old.
Fixing the Paperwork Problem by Tazy. Slash. I like promoting Tazy because she doesn't have much fic on the net, so she's easily overlooked. This is a short post-series story where Detective Sandburg, through no fault of his own, becomes the senior cop in what should be a simple transfer of evidence. This has a nice mix of canon and fanon -- Blair as trouble magnet, Jim off to some cop-thing out of town, Simon as the gruff but loveable boss/political animal, Blair's truck-driving skills. And it has a clueless but earnest OMC. Just a fun little story. Enjoy.
http://www.852prospect.org/archive/archive/32/fixingthe.html
Snickers by Rentgirl One. I've always wanted to rec this very short vid at Crack Van, but somehow never got to it. However, when you see this you will realize just how obsessed someone can get by their fandom. Think you see TS in everyday things? Check this out.
This link will take you to the site where you can download the vid.
http://www.therentgirls.com/vids/snickers.htm
Meta: How to Spot a Mary Sue by Josephine Darcy. I like Josephine Darcy's stories a lot. I like her style of writing, the plots and how she treats her characters. So, when I found her website, I was quite curious about this essay. She wrote it specifically in reaction to the Harry Potter fandom, but it obviously can apply anywhere. It's not only entertaining, but informative. It helped me to understand my innate like or dislike for original characters; why some rubbed me the wrong way and I embraced others.
http://josephinedarcy.tripod.com/marysue.html
As a bonus, just because it's fun and multi-fandom, I've also included her list of Things You Learn From Slash. Compiled from the input of many fans and many fandoms and offered for your entertainment.
http://josephinedarcy.tripod.com/things.html
Enjoy and don't forget my mantra: If you like the fanwork, reward the author/artist with some feedback. A simple "thank you" will make their day. I guarantee it!