I was going through some funny stuff in my journal and came across a mention of the Bulwer-Lytton Contest. Essentially, this contest is to write the worst opening sentence of a novel possible. It's based on English novelist and playwright Edward George Bulwer-Lytton, who was the author of the much-quoted first line "It was a dark and stormy night ( Read more... )

The Swooping_Is_Bad Icon Challenge!
We've done plenty of fanfic and art contests, lets try something out for people with other talents! (I got mod approval and everything, wow!) The rules for the icon challenge are simple, and I'm hoping it will be a lot of fun!

Rules:* Your icon must contain (as it's primary focus) at least one of the provided ( Read more... )

I have just been reminded that smallfandomfest is still accepting prompts until Nov 21st.  There are currently 4 Dragon Age prompts that have been submitted, but I think it would be great to see a bunch of prompts over there to pimp our small(er) fandom.

Note: you do not have to sign up to fill a prompt in order to submit one (or as many as you'd like - there's no

I like fanfiction.  I also like music.  Ergo, while putting together the outline for my upcoming longfic, I started adding epigraphs from lyrics.  This rapidly turned into creating a soundtrack of sorts, which leads me to challenge you, my fellow swoopers, to do the same.  Pic a fic, yours or someone else's, and create a soundtrack for it.  It ( Read more... )

So, it has come down to this: I need one. Last. Replacement author/artist for the third and final round of Alistair's Virtues. I need someone to tackle Kindness. There was someone who was originally delayed that I have not heard from since.

Thank you in advance,
Femalegamer the puller of teeth ;)

I'm a bit late with this and for that I apologize. It needed some editing and I'm still not completely happy with it. But here is my contribution to the virtues of Alistair ( Read more... )

Title: Eternity
Author: reservoir
Pairing: Alistair/f!Aeducan (Kalienra)
Rating: T
Spoilers: Origins and relies a bit heavily on knowledge from The Calling. You can read the wiki for all of the info if you don't mind spoiling yourself ( Read more... )

I've sent out multiple messages with no responses, so I am looking for three replacements for Round Three of the Seven Heavenly Virtues of Alistair.  I'm already waiting on reported delays with some other entries, so I'm fine with the replacements taking some time; I just want a complete set in the end.

Looks like we'll go with a tentative due date ( Read more... )

Round two is done!  Thank you to the participants (again) - everything continues to be amazing (except that Patience story, what a  hack).

Charity - tahara_l Artwork
Chastity bellaknoti Little Waltz of Heartbeats
Diligence pagerunner_j Diligence
Humility tessiedearest In Her Shadow
Kindness phoenixblaze A Small Thorn
Patience femalegamer Those Who Wait (NSFW)
Temperance caelaillu Wounds

Round Three is filling in.  Some stories I ( Read more... )

The Seven Heavenly Virtues of Alistair are winding to a close.  Again, again, again, huge thank yous to everyone who participated.  I will be out of town through Monday, evening, so I will eagerly link to everything posted while I'm going. :)  As always - if you're going to be late, tell me.  If you are unable to complete your project, just tell me ( Read more... )