And the past 6 months have been SUCH fun!
And now that the authors are up, I can 'fess up to what I wrote! For the DSSS, I wrote Symphony for Band (A Love Story in 5 Movements) for exeterlinden. Can I just give a very LARGE hug to exeterlinden for giving me SUCH a wonderful prompt! Seriously, such a fun story to write. Vecchio/Stella in high school, and I think it might be the best thing I've ever written. It has some flaws, which I suspect I'll be going back to fix in the next few weeks, but on the whole, I am pretty proud of what I accomplished with this.
And for yuletide, I wrote Ho Ho Ho and a Bottle of Vodka for them0rgue. This didn't exactly accomplish what I set out to do with it, but I am satisfied. I do like my Oliver, but Geoffrey and Ellen sound kind of mixed up. I just wish that I didn't suck at smut, because the ending WANTS to be a drunken threesome! So know that if you read it, the ending is seekritly quite porny. It is just hidden somewhere!
So I posted my first story ever at ds_flashfiction on May 29 of this year. Just a little over 6 months ago. *blinks* Where does the time go!?! Seriously, it feels just like yesterday. And in that time I've gotten to know so many WONDERFUL people. *beams happily at the flist* So THANK YOU ALL so very much for just being you! For bringing crack into my life, for making me like RPS, for making me enjoy incest, for squeeing with me, for hugs, for glomping, and for just EVERYTHING. Thank you so very much - I love you all!
*clears throat* Um, yes. Since I have now just displayed my inner sap, I now change the topic to something else bound to bring just as large of a blush to my face. So here, mostly for my own reference, but if anyone is interested, is what I wrote this year.
Pain
Due South Vecchio/Stella PG mentions of past Fraser/Vecchio and Fraser/Kowalski
What they don’t tell you about pain is just how terrifying that moment is when the pain stops, and you know that you are dying. They don’t tell you how the pain keeps you grounded, and allows you to keep your mind off of all of the regrets in your life.
Stella's Bad Day
Due South Fraser/Stella G
Stella Kowalski was having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
Transgressions
Battlestar Galactica Leoben/Roslin PG-13
I wondered again, as I had so many times before, at the juxtaposition of fragility and strength that these humans exhibited. Why would God choose these flawed vessels as our creators? What possible purpose could it serve to intertwine our destiny with that of these mortals?
3 Stages of a Relationship
Battlestar Galactica Helo/Cheif PG-13
There is no logical reason why Chief Tyrol should be jealous of Karl Agathon’s relationship with Sharon Valerii. For starters, they don’t have one.
A Little Bit Queer
Due South Fraser/Vecchio PG
As we were finishing up, Harding said “And one more thing.” I could hear him stop to clear his throat, clearly attempting to figure out how to phrase this. “Huey and Louie usually worked pretty closely with Ray Vecchio and his partner.”
I grinned “Isn’t that crazy shit working with a Mountie now or something?”
Wasil
Slings and Arrows Oliver gen PG
But other than this isolated incident, his happy childhood was something he never ceased to complain bitterly about at every given opportunity. “How,” he would ask dramatically, cornering whoever happened to be closest at the time, “can I be expected to properly convey the sorrow of the world with happy childhood?”
Symphony for Band (A Love Story in 5 Movements)
Due South Vecchio/Stella and Fraser/Kowalski, mention of past Fraser/Vecchio PG
my mind had already wandered back to the blonde. I wondered if she was actually with Spikey Hair, or just with him. And if she wasn't with him with him ... A smile started to form on my face. Maybe this merging of bands thing would turn out all right after all.
Ho Ho Ho and a Bottle of Vodka
Slings and Arrows Oliver, Ellen, Geoffrey gen PG-13
"The most gorgeous man I've ever met, and STRAIGHT," he groaned to Ellen, who he had run into mid-dash to the kitchen for a stiff shot of something, anything to keep his mind off of the horrible humiliation he had just endured.
Not a Bang, but a Whimper
Due South Kowalski/Stella, unrequited Fraser/Kowalski PG-13 (warning for death)
(Death by radiation is slow and painful. “Ray, I …” “Stell, don’t worry, I know. I love you too.” And my heart died a little more each time. Just as slow. Just as painful.)
So what I get from this is that I might be fanwhorish when it comes to reading, but for writting, I pretty much stick with BSG and DS/6 Degrees. For next year, I think I'll probably stay the same (although I might be brave and venture into Gilmore Girls) but I vow to finish my WIPs, conquer my fear of how sucky my smut is and write more crack, because that is FUN! :-D
And because I feel quite verbose today, a writting meme!
My favorite story of this year: Symphony for Band (A Love Story in 5 Movements)
I will confess whole heartedly to more than a little bit of self-indulgence with this fic. But it was such a joy to write! I've never spent so much time with a story before, and it is totally the longest thing I've ever written. There are still some more things that I want to do with it (hence why I am not calling it my best) but I still have more than a little bit of affection for it.
My best story this year: 3 Stages of a Relationship
Not technically my best story, but my best finished story. (Mostly because I am not quite counting my DSSS as finished. I mean, it done, I am proud of it, but I REALLY want to go back and clean and tweak and add things.) I am really quite proud of myself for a lot of parts of this story. I like what I did with the structure. And I think that this is one of the few stories where I've gotten closest to actually showing and not telling. Not an amazing story in comparision to other authors, but I am still pretty proud of it.
Most fun story to write: Not a Bang, but a Whimper
Oh, the APOCOLYPSE! *beams crazy happy at the world* I, uh, don't really know what my obsession is, but I do know that I love it. And this practically wrote itself. I mean, it just flowed and I had fun and it was so delightful to just let the ideas flow. (And if you all are saying that I am the craziest fuck to be on your flist, then yes! I am your woman! *g*)
Hardest story to write: Pain
Well, technically this was the hardest story to post, mostly because it was the first thing I ever posted. I just wrote and re-wrote and wrote again, because I couldn't quite convince myself that anything was good enough to share with the world. I think I finally just closed my eyes and hit the post button, then walked away from the computer until the urge to hit the delete entry button went away.
Biggest Disappointment: Transgressions
This was the story wherin I discovered my inability to write smut, so I don't know if it could have been anything but disapointing. I wanted SO BADLY to do this idea justice, but the middle sort of fell out and then the deadline came and I just sort of washed my hands of it. I mean, I don't hate it, and there were some bits that I actually like quite alot, but overall I just wish that I had been able to write the story that was in my head.
Biggest Surprise: Ho Ho Ho and a Bottle of Vodka
I had an idea for this story, and I scrapped it. I got another idea, and I scrapped that one. Then I just started writing and out this came. Once I figure out how to write smut, this is going to have a porny coda, but even without, I am still kind of fond of it. (And I am still shocked - authors that I like and respect LIKED it! I think that is the bit that made me the most surprised)
Most Unintentionally Telling Story: A Little Bit Queer
So yes, this is the story that offically "outed" me, as it were, to being the biggest sap EVER. I mean, I end with a couple bringing flowers to reconcile a couple of the verge of divorce for christsakes! So I don't think I ever intended to admidt to the world at large just how big of a sap that I am, but hi! *waves* My name is sansets, and I am a SAP! :-D
And for yuletide, I wrote Ho Ho Ho and a Bottle of Vodka for them0rgue. This didn't exactly accomplish what I set out to do with it, but I am satisfied. I do like my Oliver, but Geoffrey and Ellen sound kind of mixed up. I just wish that I didn't suck at smut, because the ending WANTS to be a drunken threesome! So know that if you read it, the ending is seekritly quite porny. It is just hidden somewhere!
So I posted my first story ever at ds_flashfiction on May 29 of this year. Just a little over 6 months ago. *blinks* Where does the time go!?! Seriously, it feels just like yesterday. And in that time I've gotten to know so many WONDERFUL people. *beams happily at the flist* So THANK YOU ALL so very much for just being you! For bringing crack into my life, for making me like RPS, for making me enjoy incest, for squeeing with me, for hugs, for glomping, and for just EVERYTHING. Thank you so very much - I love you all!
*clears throat* Um, yes. Since I have now just displayed my inner sap, I now change the topic to something else bound to bring just as large of a blush to my face. So here, mostly for my own reference, but if anyone is interested, is what I wrote this year.
Pain
Due South Vecchio/Stella PG mentions of past Fraser/Vecchio and Fraser/Kowalski
What they don’t tell you about pain is just how terrifying that moment is when the pain stops, and you know that you are dying. They don’t tell you how the pain keeps you grounded, and allows you to keep your mind off of all of the regrets in your life.
Stella's Bad Day
Due South Fraser/Stella G
Stella Kowalski was having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
Transgressions
Battlestar Galactica Leoben/Roslin PG-13
I wondered again, as I had so many times before, at the juxtaposition of fragility and strength that these humans exhibited. Why would God choose these flawed vessels as our creators? What possible purpose could it serve to intertwine our destiny with that of these mortals?
3 Stages of a Relationship
Battlestar Galactica Helo/Cheif PG-13
There is no logical reason why Chief Tyrol should be jealous of Karl Agathon’s relationship with Sharon Valerii. For starters, they don’t have one.
A Little Bit Queer
Due South Fraser/Vecchio PG
As we were finishing up, Harding said “And one more thing.” I could hear him stop to clear his throat, clearly attempting to figure out how to phrase this. “Huey and Louie usually worked pretty closely with Ray Vecchio and his partner.”
I grinned “Isn’t that crazy shit working with a Mountie now or something?”
Wasil
Slings and Arrows Oliver gen PG
But other than this isolated incident, his happy childhood was something he never ceased to complain bitterly about at every given opportunity. “How,” he would ask dramatically, cornering whoever happened to be closest at the time, “can I be expected to properly convey the sorrow of the world with happy childhood?”
Symphony for Band (A Love Story in 5 Movements)
Due South Vecchio/Stella and Fraser/Kowalski, mention of past Fraser/Vecchio PG
my mind had already wandered back to the blonde. I wondered if she was actually with Spikey Hair, or just with him. And if she wasn't with him with him ... A smile started to form on my face. Maybe this merging of bands thing would turn out all right after all.
Ho Ho Ho and a Bottle of Vodka
Slings and Arrows Oliver, Ellen, Geoffrey gen PG-13
"The most gorgeous man I've ever met, and STRAIGHT," he groaned to Ellen, who he had run into mid-dash to the kitchen for a stiff shot of something, anything to keep his mind off of the horrible humiliation he had just endured.
Not a Bang, but a Whimper
Due South Kowalski/Stella, unrequited Fraser/Kowalski PG-13 (warning for death)
(Death by radiation is slow and painful. “Ray, I …” “Stell, don’t worry, I know. I love you too.” And my heart died a little more each time. Just as slow. Just as painful.)
So what I get from this is that I might be fanwhorish when it comes to reading, but for writting, I pretty much stick with BSG and DS/6 Degrees. For next year, I think I'll probably stay the same (although I might be brave and venture into Gilmore Girls) but I vow to finish my WIPs, conquer my fear of how sucky my smut is and write more crack, because that is FUN! :-D
And because I feel quite verbose today, a writting meme!
My favorite story of this year: Symphony for Band (A Love Story in 5 Movements)
I will confess whole heartedly to more than a little bit of self-indulgence with this fic. But it was such a joy to write! I've never spent so much time with a story before, and it is totally the longest thing I've ever written. There are still some more things that I want to do with it (hence why I am not calling it my best) but I still have more than a little bit of affection for it.
My best story this year: 3 Stages of a Relationship
Not technically my best story, but my best finished story. (Mostly because I am not quite counting my DSSS as finished. I mean, it done, I am proud of it, but I REALLY want to go back and clean and tweak and add things.) I am really quite proud of myself for a lot of parts of this story. I like what I did with the structure. And I think that this is one of the few stories where I've gotten closest to actually showing and not telling. Not an amazing story in comparision to other authors, but I am still pretty proud of it.
Most fun story to write: Not a Bang, but a Whimper
Oh, the APOCOLYPSE! *beams crazy happy at the world* I, uh, don't really know what my obsession is, but I do know that I love it. And this practically wrote itself. I mean, it just flowed and I had fun and it was so delightful to just let the ideas flow. (And if you all are saying that I am the craziest fuck to be on your flist, then yes! I am your woman! *g*)
Hardest story to write: Pain
Well, technically this was the hardest story to post, mostly because it was the first thing I ever posted. I just wrote and re-wrote and wrote again, because I couldn't quite convince myself that anything was good enough to share with the world. I think I finally just closed my eyes and hit the post button, then walked away from the computer until the urge to hit the delete entry button went away.
Biggest Disappointment: Transgressions
This was the story wherin I discovered my inability to write smut, so I don't know if it could have been anything but disapointing. I wanted SO BADLY to do this idea justice, but the middle sort of fell out and then the deadline came and I just sort of washed my hands of it. I mean, I don't hate it, and there were some bits that I actually like quite alot, but overall I just wish that I had been able to write the story that was in my head.
Biggest Surprise: Ho Ho Ho and a Bottle of Vodka
I had an idea for this story, and I scrapped it. I got another idea, and I scrapped that one. Then I just started writing and out this came. Once I figure out how to write smut, this is going to have a porny coda, but even without, I am still kind of fond of it. (And I am still shocked - authors that I like and respect LIKED it! I think that is the bit that made me the most surprised)
Most Unintentionally Telling Story: A Little Bit Queer
So yes, this is the story that offically "outed" me, as it were, to being the biggest sap EVER. I mean, I end with a couple bringing flowers to reconcile a couple of the verge of divorce for christsakes! So I don't think I ever intended to admidt to the world at large just how big of a sap that I am, but hi! *waves* My name is sansets, and I am a SAP! :-D