I told myself: "Osmalic, there's still the Internet."
So, I disappeared and now I'm kind of back. Still busy, but I managed to squeeze in some things between work and basically goofing around. So I missed shouting to the world about the release of the Snupin Fanzine: Chocolate & Asphodel. I haven't gotten around reading the fics yet, but everything looks gorgeous. And I'm proud to say that Tagay, the doujinshi circle I'm part of with kakyou024 and blue_cage, have a very short doujinshi there entitled "Resolutions". It's nothing much, just 6 pages, but the finishing-up was funny because we did it this summer, and I was on my way to Tabon Cave (god, it sounds so long ago now).
Also, in case you missed it (and how can you!), lupin_snape comm over at IJ has already started Snupin Santa. I haven't read everything, but I've read a few and...MY GOD, people there are so insanely talented and so frigging awesome, there are just no words.
Because, really, a Snupin Santa Annex? Rocks. Just. Rocks.
So, because I disappeared for almost two months with nary a comment to almost anyone, it also means I didn't fret over my latest Snupin Santa work. I'm not going to say which one I did out of total fear, but...needless to say that this whole exchange thing scares me shitless. I know I didn't do a good job at it, and I can only hope that it'll work its way somewhat, and that the recipient will like what I did. Doesn't mean I have to like what I did. But, still...Argh. ARGH. When everything is revealed, I know I'm going to write a very long list as to why exactly I'm made of fail, but for now, just know I'm still kicking myself over it. It frustrates me so because, well. Have you seen the quality of works there? I just hope my recipient will like what I made. Not to mention I am also made of fail for putting scribbulus_ink into a lot of frustration over my unmet deadlines. *bites nails* My work for hp_holidaygen was a little better though, but I'm still scared over it too.
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But forget all that. Forget all my stupid insecurities and focus on the beautiful fics. It's the holidays! AND I HAVE RECS.
Remedy by westernredcedar. Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists, unless laughter can be said to remedy anything. -Kurt Vonnegut
As usual, the exchange started with a bang, and this beautiful fic has that small glow during a very dark time. The setting is during the first war, and the implications on both Severus' and Remus' actions are serious and ironic. It's beautifully done, and it will make something in your heart twinge, I swear.
A Game of You by firefly_quill. Severus accepts a bet from Lucius to prove himself able to teach anyone anything. Including Remus Lupin.
I love this story because it has plotting in the plot. It's witty and funny, and the conversations are engaging and wonderful. I laughed out loud at many places, went smirking at most of them, and the end had me going gods, yes, because Remus is amazing. I have a good guess who wrote this (and I'll eat my fluffbunnies hat if this isn't blpaintchart) but I am also going mad wondering if it is her because if it's not...then my god, there is someone else whose writing I will stalk. ETA: *EATS HAT* Whoa, I'm off my mark! *laugh*
Life Amidst Death by envinyatar. Remus thought he was only now getting to the point where he saw that he needed to stop what he'd been doing all his life. He was done running.
What I love about this story is that there is no preachiness, just a telling of a story of how Remus changed. The author doesn't say it's for the better, only that there is change, and it made my heart ache, especially when I saw the direction it was going to, but it was a nice kind of ache. It's like knowing that there are always things you'll be leaving behind, so you have to be prepared. Severus and Remus feel real here, and the end of the war feels like it is how it should end. Please read it.
art for Rosemont1021's fic "His Due". by kaleidoskope
There are two art here, both gorgeous and wonderfully done. The second one, however, packs quite a punch, and I think the artist captured Rosemont's fic beautifully, even without showing expressions. I'm a sucker for fingers, and how Severus' fingers curled there shows a lot of emotions. I could practically hear the shortness of breath, can see the grin on Lupin's face, all inscribed by Rosemont and brought to image by the mystery artist.
This one isn't from snupin_santa; instead, it's from hp_holidaygen. We Three Kings. (Marauders fic)
It's Remus' story, a bit during the Marauders' second year in Hogwarts. I love the take on the Christmas story here, the parallels that they have. The author managed to clearly write young Marauders, which is hard to find done exactly right. Sirius, James, and Peter are all wonderfully characterized, and Remus' voice had the correct balance of childishness and maturity. It really made me feel like, well, it's got to be one of the best gifts Remus received. Please read it.
More recs coming soon, because I will be tackling more HP fics like a person drowning from too much RL and needs more HP.
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and some random thoughts on Supernatural, because I've been away from the net too long, and I wanted to put this out before I explode.
Why yes, I'm watching Supernatural. Why, yes, I am obsessively in love with Dean Winchester. Who isn't?! Okay, I shouldn't ask that, but I love his angst and, for once, I don't care if they have too much angst because, for once, for once, I WANT ANGST. And before you all ask, I'm not that scared of it anymore. I'm not watching it while hiding under a blanket anymore, at least. And I only screamed around 5 times during season 2. Okay, a little more than 5 times, but that's still something for me. :)
But that is a post for another day. I just wanted to say, around a month ago, I realized why Sam Winchester really scares me.
It's because I'm afraid he'll break out into a song.
Look here. Just look. Look down. At the left? Is Adam Pascal as Roger Davis in the movie adaptation of Rent. At the right? Is Roger during his emo younger years Is Sam Winchester. See the resemblance? DEAN WAS SWITCHED WHEN HE WAS A BABY. Sam's real brother is in 14th Street, New York, an ex-junkie with HIV who is dating a stripper who sings about "no day but today". Tell me it never occurred to you, seriously.
And that, my dear friends, is my cue to lay off the crack.
ETA (01/07/2008): Added artists and authors with the reveal of Snupin Santa.
Also, in case you missed it (and how can you!), lupin_snape comm over at IJ has already started Snupin Santa. I haven't read everything, but I've read a few and...MY GOD, people there are so insanely talented and so frigging awesome, there are just no words.
Because, really, a Snupin Santa Annex? Rocks. Just. Rocks.
So, because I disappeared for almost two months with nary a comment to almost anyone, it also means I didn't fret over my latest Snupin Santa work. I'm not going to say which one I did out of total fear, but...needless to say that this whole exchange thing scares me shitless. I know I didn't do a good job at it, and I can only hope that it'll work its way somewhat, and that the recipient will like what I did. Doesn't mean I have to like what I did. But, still...Argh. ARGH. When everything is revealed, I know I'm going to write a very long list as to why exactly I'm made of fail, but for now, just know I'm still kicking myself over it. It frustrates me so because, well. Have you seen the quality of works there? I just hope my recipient will like what I made. Not to mention I am also made of fail for putting scribbulus_ink into a lot of frustration over my unmet deadlines. *bites nails* My work for hp_holidaygen was a little better though, but I'm still scared over it too.
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But forget all that. Forget all my stupid insecurities and focus on the beautiful fics. It's the holidays! AND I HAVE RECS.
Remedy by westernredcedar. Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists, unless laughter can be said to remedy anything. -Kurt Vonnegut
As usual, the exchange started with a bang, and this beautiful fic has that small glow during a very dark time. The setting is during the first war, and the implications on both Severus' and Remus' actions are serious and ironic. It's beautifully done, and it will make something in your heart twinge, I swear.
A Game of You by firefly_quill. Severus accepts a bet from Lucius to prove himself able to teach anyone anything. Including Remus Lupin.
I love this story because it has plotting in the plot. It's witty and funny, and the conversations are engaging and wonderful. I laughed out loud at many places, went smirking at most of them, and the end had me going gods, yes, because Remus is amazing. I have a good guess who wrote this (and I'll eat my fluffbunnies hat if this isn't blpaintchart) but I am also going mad wondering if it is her because if it's not...then my god, there is someone else whose writing I will stalk. ETA: *EATS HAT* Whoa, I'm off my mark! *laugh*
Life Amidst Death by envinyatar. Remus thought he was only now getting to the point where he saw that he needed to stop what he'd been doing all his life. He was done running.
What I love about this story is that there is no preachiness, just a telling of a story of how Remus changed. The author doesn't say it's for the better, only that there is change, and it made my heart ache, especially when I saw the direction it was going to, but it was a nice kind of ache. It's like knowing that there are always things you'll be leaving behind, so you have to be prepared. Severus and Remus feel real here, and the end of the war feels like it is how it should end. Please read it.
art for Rosemont1021's fic "His Due". by kaleidoskope
There are two art here, both gorgeous and wonderfully done. The second one, however, packs quite a punch, and I think the artist captured Rosemont's fic beautifully, even without showing expressions. I'm a sucker for fingers, and how Severus' fingers curled there shows a lot of emotions. I could practically hear the shortness of breath, can see the grin on Lupin's face, all inscribed by Rosemont and brought to image by the mystery artist.
This one isn't from snupin_santa; instead, it's from hp_holidaygen. We Three Kings. (Marauders fic)
It's Remus' story, a bit during the Marauders' second year in Hogwarts. I love the take on the Christmas story here, the parallels that they have. The author managed to clearly write young Marauders, which is hard to find done exactly right. Sirius, James, and Peter are all wonderfully characterized, and Remus' voice had the correct balance of childishness and maturity. It really made me feel like, well, it's got to be one of the best gifts Remus received. Please read it.
More recs coming soon, because I will be tackling more HP fics like a person drowning from too much RL and needs more HP.
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and some random thoughts on Supernatural, because I've been away from the net too long, and I wanted to put this out before I explode.
Why yes, I'm watching Supernatural. Why, yes, I am obsessively in love with Dean Winchester. Who isn't?! Okay, I shouldn't ask that, but I love his angst and, for once, I don't care if they have too much angst because, for once, for once, I WANT ANGST. And before you all ask, I'm not that scared of it anymore. I'm not watching it while hiding under a blanket anymore, at least. And I only screamed around 5 times during season 2. Okay, a little more than 5 times, but that's still something for me. :)
But that is a post for another day. I just wanted to say, around a month ago, I realized why Sam Winchester really scares me.
It's because I'm afraid he'll break out into a song.
Look here. Just look. Look down. At the left? Is Adam Pascal as Roger Davis in the movie adaptation of Rent. At the right? Is Roger during his emo younger years Is Sam Winchester. See the resemblance? DEAN WAS SWITCHED WHEN HE WAS A BABY. Sam's real brother is in 14th Street, New York, an ex-junkie with HIV who is dating a stripper who sings about "no day but today". Tell me it never occurred to you, seriously.
And that, my dear friends, is my cue to lay off the crack.
ETA (01/07/2008): Added artists and authors with the reveal of Snupin Santa.