Without ever knowing
Getting some kudos and a few small comments on my old X-Files fic led to me reading some of them, and I'm wondering if the lusher, somewhat more florid writing there, also with more metaphors and similes, is because I read more published fiction back then while these days read a lot of fanfic and Chinese danmei (which has some similarities to fanfic) translated into English. Also, if it's me or the times.
I actually want to get back to that a bit, since I think my current fic isn't as grounded in physical stuff and descriptions, it's more banter and inside people's heads? Though part of it might be that back then I had a job, I wasn't disabled, and I had the money and spoons for more traveling and in-person fen meetups, thus I was out there in the physical world more. I miss fen meetups.
I'm keeping it in mind for my current WIPs.
What do you think?
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The wrangling over whether I can get that car or not continues.
Meanwhile, I borrowed another, different compilation of '90s alternative music from the Maspeth library and actually squealed a little when "The Way" by Fastball started playing midway through the CD. I really liked that song, which got a ton of radio play for a while but haven't heard it in decades. With the car-related stress and frustration, I need any little pick-me-ups I can get.
I actually want to get back to that a bit, since I think my current fic isn't as grounded in physical stuff and descriptions, it's more banter and inside people's heads? Though part of it might be that back then I had a job, I wasn't disabled, and I had the money and spoons for more traveling and in-person fen meetups, thus I was out there in the physical world more. I miss fen meetups.
I'm keeping it in mind for my current WIPs.
What do you think?
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The wrangling over whether I can get that car or not continues.
Meanwhile, I borrowed another, different compilation of '90s alternative music from the Maspeth library and actually squealed a little when "The Way" by Fastball started playing midway through the CD. I really liked that song, which got a ton of radio play for a while but haven't heard it in decades. With the car-related stress and frustration, I need any little pick-me-ups I can get.