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Final rec post from hp_yule_balls from me. I couldn't rec these before the reveals as I knew who the authors were and, in one case, I beta'd the story. I always feel a bit squirmy rec'ing a fic I beta'd. IDK why but I do.
Where the Dandelion Meets the Dirt. I helped beta this fic and, let me tell you, it got me from the beginning. The structure is unique and the story is interesting and grippy. You'll be at the end before you know it and you'll wonder where the time went. chaeldub does a wonderful job with Dean/Seamus and it's worth a look. There's a touch of het. Please leave some love for him if you enjoyed the story. :D.
The Fall (Teddy/James II) I'm not a big fan of Next Gen. Most of the time, they read like OCs (or mini H/D and why would I settle for mini H/D when I can have the adult version?) and not in a good way. This fic contains quite a few squicks of mine, as well. I'm really NOT into teacher/student. I really hate the teacher dom'ing the student. I'm not a fan of PWP and I'm obviously not a fan of next gen. But - this fic hits all the right buttons for me or was just what I wanted to read when I read it. There is a smidge of a plot that ties the PWP together in just the right fashion. The sex furthers the story instead of the story being there to tie the sex together. That's erotica done right and I found myself ignoring the teacher/student vibes and concentrating on the fact that they're friends outside of Hogwarts and from before they were teacher/student. Please leave some love for gryffindor_j.
In other news - anathema91 will be here soon omg. a;lsdfkjadsf;ljk I'm srsly all aflail over this development. I cannot wait until she gets here. PLUS - because my dad changed his departure date, she has to sleep with me for a couple of nights. *leers and plots on how to take advantage*
In other other news - I've been messaging back and forth with someone on okcupid. best_of_five made me sign up for it months ago. Since then, I've been messaged by an older couple looking for a threesome baby!machine, pervy old guys from India and Pakistan, people looking for a mama for their children and a wide variety of other ickysquicky people. However, this guy isn't all that unattractive (he's sort of cute in his photos. IDK, we'll see if I ever volunteer to meet him in person), thinks AZ Prop 102 was ridiculous and has an eduction that might just lead him somewhere. So, we'll see. However, he did admit to spitting in someone's drink when he was waiting tables and, um, ew.
In other x3 news, I've had rampant nosebleeds since last Tuesday. However, I bought a humidifier as the air has been so dry and now I'm congested (again) instead of bleeding. IDK which one is worse :/.
In fandom news - Sign-ups are still going on at hd_worldcup and we could use more artists and Epilogue lovers. Sign up Here! There are still plenty of spots available!
ETA: Um, I'm Sort of up for Story of the Year at The Quidditch Pitch for Memories as a Teacup. Huh. That's cool :D
Where the Dandelion Meets the Dirt. I helped beta this fic and, let me tell you, it got me from the beginning. The structure is unique and the story is interesting and grippy. You'll be at the end before you know it and you'll wonder where the time went. chaeldub does a wonderful job with Dean/Seamus and it's worth a look. There's a touch of het. Please leave some love for him if you enjoyed the story. :D.
The Fall (Teddy/James II) I'm not a big fan of Next Gen. Most of the time, they read like OCs (or mini H/D and why would I settle for mini H/D when I can have the adult version?) and not in a good way. This fic contains quite a few squicks of mine, as well. I'm really NOT into teacher/student. I really hate the teacher dom'ing the student. I'm not a fan of PWP and I'm obviously not a fan of next gen. But - this fic hits all the right buttons for me or was just what I wanted to read when I read it. There is a smidge of a plot that ties the PWP together in just the right fashion. The sex furthers the story instead of the story being there to tie the sex together. That's erotica done right and I found myself ignoring the teacher/student vibes and concentrating on the fact that they're friends outside of Hogwarts and from before they were teacher/student. Please leave some love for gryffindor_j.
In other news - anathema91 will be here soon omg. a;lsdfkjadsf;ljk I'm srsly all aflail over this development. I cannot wait until she gets here. PLUS - because my dad changed his departure date, she has to sleep with me for a couple of nights. *leers and plots on how to take advantage*
In other other news - I've been messaging back and forth with someone on okcupid. best_of_five made me sign up for it months ago. Since then, I've been messaged by an older couple looking for a threesome baby!machine, pervy old guys from India and Pakistan, people looking for a mama for their children and a wide variety of other ickysquicky people. However, this guy isn't all that unattractive (he's sort of cute in his photos. IDK, we'll see if I ever volunteer to meet him in person), thinks AZ Prop 102 was ridiculous and has an eduction that might just lead him somewhere. So, we'll see. However, he did admit to spitting in someone's drink when he was waiting tables and, um, ew.
In other x3 news, I've had rampant nosebleeds since last Tuesday. However, I bought a humidifier as the air has been so dry and now I'm congested (again) instead of bleeding. IDK which one is worse :/.
In fandom news - Sign-ups are still going on at hd_worldcup and we could use more artists and Epilogue lovers. Sign up Here! There are still plenty of spots available!
ETA: Um, I'm Sort of up for Story of the Year at The Quidditch Pitch for Memories as a Teacup. Huh. That's cool :D