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International Fic Feedback Day - Sunday November 7
A chance to give something back to the writers of all the fic that we've loved but just never got round to actually telling them. One day to re-read all your favourite fic from the last year and then give much needed and appreciated feedback to the writers who made it possible. This is a multi-fandom event. Tell all your friends.
An eclectic batch of some of the best fic available. ((Let me know if the links don't work, yeah?))
Wicked Ways by jodyorjen -- This was probably the first fic I ever read, and to this day it is still one of my favorites. jodyorjen has written some other magnificent pieces, but this will always be my favorite. It’s got unconventional pairings (Tara/Spike, Willow/Spike) and is rated NC-17 (and I'm terribly afraid it will never be finished), but it is HIGHLY recommended.
Waffle House by Sajinn -- I will pimp this story until the day I die. It's the best Spike/Xander story out there. Warnings include slash and NC-17 rating. Sajinn also has some other great stories including Nebraska! which is a Spike/Xander comedy about going on a "trip" with Buffy and Angel.
Siuil A Ruin Go, My Love by Yseultsb-- A heartbreaking fic that shows what would happen if Buffy didn't beat the Mayor. I'm afraid this one won't be updated either, but it is too good to pass up. Warnings involve character death, and it's rated R. [B/A(us)]
Adorned by mcee -- An adorable, short Spike/Xander story. Xander has markers and is writing all over Spike. 'Nuff said. Slash, R.
Until We Meet Again by Princess Jade-- Guh. I swear, if the series was solely based on Spike and Buffy, this would be the perfect ending. Seriously, it's too bloody perfect. princessj writes beautifully, and this one is a tearjerker!
Freakish by Prophecy Girl -- Prophecy Girl is a wonderful writer, but I think her best work is Freakish. Part of the Beautiful Dream series, Tara shows Dawn other ways of living. I wish my birthday could be like this. ::sigh:: Does include mild Dawn/Tara and Giles/Oz slash. This one's a tearjerker, too, if you’re anything like me.
Truce or Dare by Nautibitz -- Everybody loves nautibitz, but my favorite fic of hers is the hilarious and fun to read Truce or Dare. The Scoobies are bored, so what else would they do besides play Truth or Dare? ;)
Fragments and On Our Own by Diva Stardust -- Everything diva_stardust writes is beautiful, but Fragments of a Teenage Girl’s Life and On Our Own are particularly stunning. Warnings: On Our Own is pretty NC-17. Tearjerker alert.
Love Lies Bleeding by LA Ward -- A beautiful and haunting story, sharing both Spike and Drusilla's tortured lives. This story really made me love the relationship and the history between the Fanged Four.
Culture Shock by Loftyheights-- One of THE FUNNIEST fics I've ever read. It's an AU rewrite of Inca Mummy Girl where Angel comes to live with the Summers family, and it's just too hilarious. Loftyheights writes Buffy in first person, so we get a look at the ridiculous happenings inside Buffy's mind. I want to laugh thinking about it. Even if you're not a B/A fan, give this one a go. Unfortunately in danger of not being finished, which is such a shame.
Ohana: No One Gets Left Behind by Tiger Sunrise (Tiger wolf and Tequila Sunrise) -- This one is viciously long, but if you're a sucker for road trip stories the way I am, you'll love it. It's cute, sad, and thrilling all rolled up into one. AUs from Intervention: the Scoobies steal a Winnebago and run from Glory, then take a little vacation. If you can get over the length ((it's upwards of two hundred and fifty thousand words)) and the fact that there *IS* an original character, you'll be good to go. However, it did lose me close to the end, maybe because I'm not hardcore Spuffy and things were getting drawn out a little too much.
The Last Summer by Annie Sewell-Jennings -- Heartbreaking and horrifying. What makes this fic so sad is that this may be our world some day. It's based on the movie On The Beach only B/S, so that should give you some insight into the set up. Warnings include NC-17, and this one is DARK. Seriously, it terrified me. The end is killer. Tearjerker alert.
Attack of the Gay Mimes by Valerie X-- I don't know how many times I've read this fic, but it NEVER gets old. A parody to help the viewers cope with Seeing Red. Willow lovers won't really like this one, unless they can take a joke. Too. Goddamn. Funny. It even inspired some icons I've made! I think the subtlety of the jokes and the language are what make it so hilarious (("Did I just hear some gay mimes?" KILLS. ME. EVERY. TIME.)). ::shrug:: It's just one of the best. Read it, and you won't be sorry.
The Rescue of Mr. Gordo by Mrs. Muir-- My favorite fic by Mrs. Muir ((whenbuffysmiles)). An AU Spike/Buffy story. Buffy's family is broke, and Spike helps her cope, rescue Mr. Gordo, and find her true feelings.
The Butterfly Effect by Cousinjean-- Aww, I love The Butterfly Effect by cousinjean. I haven't seen the movie, so I'm not sure how it compares, but it's not supposed to. This is a post-Chosen S/B story. A demon named Mudge has stolen a powerful book, and Buffy must travel back to 1997 to retrieve it. So, so good. There's a sequel, too, which I am definitely looking forward to reading. Seriously one of the best pieces of fanfiction.
From LA With Love -- A hilarious and fun to read James Bond-y type fic by Eloise starring Wesley. Because of an accident, Wes wakes up in a hospital in England with apparent 'amnesia' to find out that he is in fact a secret agent. Hee!
Here's a list of authors who are teh shit, ((some of which are friends :P)) that you should definitely check out:
Sajinn // sajinn -- Goddess of all things S/X. She also writes some great S/A and X/A. She's just the queen of those three.
Diva Stardust // diva_stardust -- Goddess of all things S/D. Her writing is beautiful, and she's got Spike and Dawn down to a T. I just can't say enough how wonderful she is.
Byrne // byrne -- Another wonderful slash author. I've read lots of her S/X fics, including a S/X/G ((Every Which Way)). Her writing style is just so much fun to read.
Annie Sewell-Jennings // anniesj -- as if you haven't heard of Annie. But if you haven't, let me tell you: her writing is amazing. Beautiful. Stunning. Lots of other synonyms for those words. What she does with language is astounding. She also writes HP in addition to BtVS which I have not read but only have heard wonderful things about. Most, if not all, of her BtVS fics are S/B. Also? My new favorite fic of hers is Bang/Whimper.
Nautibitz // nautibitz -- You have to love Nauti. You just have to. Her writing is fun, sexy, and interesting. My newest obsession of hers is Older, which I finished this morning. Love love loved it. Most of her writing is Spuffy, but there are a good amount of stories B/other or S/other.
Prophecy Girl -- The way she writes is remarkable. She'll key in on one specific detail of a scene and write a magnificent story about it, in particular ((Fresh and Fresher)). I just love all of her stories.
Jodyorjen // jodyorjen--- Gah. I have so much love for jodyorjen due in large part to the fact that she was one of my first favorite authors. I haven't read as much of her stuff as I should, but what I have read I've loved. In particular The Happyverse Series ((finally the characters can be happy. ::sigh::)), parts that I've read of The Slave Series, and parts that I've read of Shelter From The Storm. Bittersweet Symphony is absolutely gorgeous, and any fan of the song should read it.
Willa // willshenilshe -- Willa is a talented writer that can manipulate characters into wonderful, hot situations. Bed!verse? Oh yeah.
Running Up Fawn -- My only out of fandom author. I love Lauren ((xrebelheartx)). She is a close friend and a great beta. She writes WaT focusing on the Jack/Samantha relationship. Her style of writing is absolutely breathtaking.
For the future ((aka, stuff I'm hoping to read and/or finish soon)):
Super Food World by Valerie X. [B/S]
Seven Years In The Desert by Caro. [B/S]
Official Buffy and Angel Fanfiction University by HonorH. [gen]
The Last Slow Hours of Morning by wisteria. [B/S]
Uncontrolled Circumstances by Eloise. [Wesley]
Lastly, a pimp to everybody at open_on_sunday and on my FL because you guys are just so talented. There. I'm done. Until next time. Swear.
And crossposted to fanfic_love, of course. ;)
International Fic Feedback Day - Sunday November 7
A chance to give something back to the writers of all the fic that we've loved but just never got round to actually telling them. One day to re-read all your favourite fic from the last year and then give much needed and appreciated feedback to the writers who made it possible. This is a multi-fandom event. Tell all your friends.
An eclectic batch of some of the best fic available. ((Let me know if the links don't work, yeah?))
Wicked Ways by jodyorjen -- This was probably the first fic I ever read, and to this day it is still one of my favorites. jodyorjen has written some other magnificent pieces, but this will always be my favorite. It’s got unconventional pairings (Tara/Spike, Willow/Spike) and is rated NC-17 (and I'm terribly afraid it will never be finished), but it is HIGHLY recommended.
Waffle House by Sajinn -- I will pimp this story until the day I die. It's the best Spike/Xander story out there. Warnings include slash and NC-17 rating. Sajinn also has some other great stories including Nebraska! which is a Spike/Xander comedy about going on a "trip" with Buffy and Angel.
Siuil A Ruin Go, My Love by Yseultsb-- A heartbreaking fic that shows what would happen if Buffy didn't beat the Mayor. I'm afraid this one won't be updated either, but it is too good to pass up. Warnings involve character death, and it's rated R. [B/A(us)]
Adorned by mcee -- An adorable, short Spike/Xander story. Xander has markers and is writing all over Spike. 'Nuff said. Slash, R.
Until We Meet Again by Princess Jade-- Guh. I swear, if the series was solely based on Spike and Buffy, this would be the perfect ending. Seriously, it's too bloody perfect. princessj writes beautifully, and this one is a tearjerker!
Freakish by Prophecy Girl -- Prophecy Girl is a wonderful writer, but I think her best work is Freakish. Part of the Beautiful Dream series, Tara shows Dawn other ways of living. I wish my birthday could be like this. ::sigh:: Does include mild Dawn/Tara and Giles/Oz slash. This one's a tearjerker, too, if you’re anything like me.
Truce or Dare by Nautibitz -- Everybody loves nautibitz, but my favorite fic of hers is the hilarious and fun to read Truce or Dare. The Scoobies are bored, so what else would they do besides play Truth or Dare? ;)
Fragments and On Our Own by Diva Stardust -- Everything diva_stardust writes is beautiful, but Fragments of a Teenage Girl’s Life and On Our Own are particularly stunning. Warnings: On Our Own is pretty NC-17. Tearjerker alert.
Love Lies Bleeding by LA Ward -- A beautiful and haunting story, sharing both Spike and Drusilla's tortured lives. This story really made me love the relationship and the history between the Fanged Four.
Culture Shock by Loftyheights-- One of THE FUNNIEST fics I've ever read. It's an AU rewrite of Inca Mummy Girl where Angel comes to live with the Summers family, and it's just too hilarious. Loftyheights writes Buffy in first person, so we get a look at the ridiculous happenings inside Buffy's mind. I want to laugh thinking about it. Even if you're not a B/A fan, give this one a go. Unfortunately in danger of not being finished, which is such a shame.
Ohana: No One Gets Left Behind by Tiger Sunrise (Tiger wolf and Tequila Sunrise) -- This one is viciously long, but if you're a sucker for road trip stories the way I am, you'll love it. It's cute, sad, and thrilling all rolled up into one. AUs from Intervention: the Scoobies steal a Winnebago and run from Glory, then take a little vacation. If you can get over the length ((it's upwards of two hundred and fifty thousand words)) and the fact that there *IS* an original character, you'll be good to go. However, it did lose me close to the end, maybe because I'm not hardcore Spuffy and things were getting drawn out a little too much.
The Last Summer by Annie Sewell-Jennings -- Heartbreaking and horrifying. What makes this fic so sad is that this may be our world some day. It's based on the movie On The Beach only B/S, so that should give you some insight into the set up. Warnings include NC-17, and this one is DARK. Seriously, it terrified me. The end is killer. Tearjerker alert.
Attack of the Gay Mimes by Valerie X-- I don't know how many times I've read this fic, but it NEVER gets old. A parody to help the viewers cope with Seeing Red. Willow lovers won't really like this one, unless they can take a joke. Too. Goddamn. Funny. It even inspired some icons I've made! I think the subtlety of the jokes and the language are what make it so hilarious (("Did I just hear some gay mimes?" KILLS. ME. EVERY. TIME.)). ::shrug:: It's just one of the best. Read it, and you won't be sorry.
The Rescue of Mr. Gordo by Mrs. Muir-- My favorite fic by Mrs. Muir ((whenbuffysmiles)). An AU Spike/Buffy story. Buffy's family is broke, and Spike helps her cope, rescue Mr. Gordo, and find her true feelings.
The Butterfly Effect by Cousinjean-- Aww, I love The Butterfly Effect by cousinjean. I haven't seen the movie, so I'm not sure how it compares, but it's not supposed to. This is a post-Chosen S/B story. A demon named Mudge has stolen a powerful book, and Buffy must travel back to 1997 to retrieve it. So, so good. There's a sequel, too, which I am definitely looking forward to reading. Seriously one of the best pieces of fanfiction.
From LA With Love -- A hilarious and fun to read James Bond-y type fic by Eloise starring Wesley. Because of an accident, Wes wakes up in a hospital in England with apparent 'amnesia' to find out that he is in fact a secret agent. Hee!
Here's a list of authors who are teh shit, ((some of which are friends :P)) that you should definitely check out:
Sajinn // sajinn -- Goddess of all things S/X. She also writes some great S/A and X/A. She's just the queen of those three.
Diva Stardust // diva_stardust -- Goddess of all things S/D. Her writing is beautiful, and she's got Spike and Dawn down to a T. I just can't say enough how wonderful she is.
Byrne // byrne -- Another wonderful slash author. I've read lots of her S/X fics, including a S/X/G ((Every Which Way)). Her writing style is just so much fun to read.
Annie Sewell-Jennings // anniesj -- as if you haven't heard of Annie. But if you haven't, let me tell you: her writing is amazing. Beautiful. Stunning. Lots of other synonyms for those words. What she does with language is astounding. She also writes HP in addition to BtVS which I have not read but only have heard wonderful things about. Most, if not all, of her BtVS fics are S/B. Also? My new favorite fic of hers is Bang/Whimper.
Nautibitz // nautibitz -- You have to love Nauti. You just have to. Her writing is fun, sexy, and interesting. My newest obsession of hers is Older, which I finished this morning. Love love loved it. Most of her writing is Spuffy, but there are a good amount of stories B/other or S/other.
Prophecy Girl -- The way she writes is remarkable. She'll key in on one specific detail of a scene and write a magnificent story about it, in particular ((Fresh and Fresher)). I just love all of her stories.
Jodyorjen // jodyorjen--- Gah. I have so much love for jodyorjen due in large part to the fact that she was one of my first favorite authors. I haven't read as much of her stuff as I should, but what I have read I've loved. In particular The Happyverse Series ((finally the characters can be happy. ::sigh::)), parts that I've read of The Slave Series, and parts that I've read of Shelter From The Storm. Bittersweet Symphony is absolutely gorgeous, and any fan of the song should read it.
Willa // willshenilshe -- Willa is a talented writer that can manipulate characters into wonderful, hot situations. Bed!verse? Oh yeah.
Running Up Fawn -- My only out of fandom author. I love Lauren ((xrebelheartx)). She is a close friend and a great beta. She writes WaT focusing on the Jack/Samantha relationship. Her style of writing is absolutely breathtaking.
For the future ((aka, stuff I'm hoping to read and/or finish soon)):
Super Food World by Valerie X. [B/S]
Seven Years In The Desert by Caro. [B/S]
Official Buffy and Angel Fanfiction University by HonorH. [gen]
The Last Slow Hours of Morning by wisteria. [B/S]
Uncontrolled Circumstances by Eloise. [Wesley]
Lastly, a pimp to everybody at open_on_sunday and on my FL because you guys are just so talented. There. I'm done. Until next time. Swear.
And crossposted to fanfic_love, of course. ;)