Update on fic archives, and a personal note.
Many have emailed me to ask about the status of my stories, and what my future intentions might be. Thanks to all of you who expressed concern.
3/7/15 I've pulled my stories from AO3, except for the series I did with veridari and a few other gen fics. This wasn't a sudden decision, but I did decide to take the action, after months of thought. The fic in my LJ will eventually be inaccessible. After that happens, this LJ will be a personal one, and at that time I'll be amending my flist to reflect that.
If I do write any fic and decide to post it, it will be on AO3. I've been in HP fandom since 2004; it's been a great time for me. Thanks to all of you who made that experience one of the most enjoyable times of my life. Many of you have read my stories faithfully, and commented when you could; I've appreciated all of it--your investment of time, your praise or con-crit, your friendship, your support when I encountered difficulty and tragedy in my personal life. All of it has meant the world to me, and made a great deal of difference. I remember every single act of kindness, every word of encouragement.
Many have asked me why I'm leaving fandom. It's been a growing awareness for me that something's wrong, and life is too short, I've learnt. I've given it the old college-try, attempted to hang in there and not let things matter or bother me, but it's finally time. You know the old saying, 'it's not over until the fat lady sings'? Well, she's been singing for a while...
I originally posted a metaphor here, but I've removed it because I decided 1)it was unnecessary, 2) it provoked some to speculate, and 3) my original intentions weren't the best ones. In any case, I've finally done the best thing and deleted it. The decisions I've made are not attributable to a single act or a single person, and have been a long time in the making.
3/7/15 I've pulled my stories from AO3, except for the series I did with veridari and a few other gen fics. This wasn't a sudden decision, but I did decide to take the action, after months of thought. The fic in my LJ will eventually be inaccessible. After that happens, this LJ will be a personal one, and at that time I'll be amending my flist to reflect that.
If I do write any fic and decide to post it, it will be on AO3. I've been in HP fandom since 2004; it's been a great time for me. Thanks to all of you who made that experience one of the most enjoyable times of my life. Many of you have read my stories faithfully, and commented when you could; I've appreciated all of it--your investment of time, your praise or con-crit, your friendship, your support when I encountered difficulty and tragedy in my personal life. All of it has meant the world to me, and made a great deal of difference. I remember every single act of kindness, every word of encouragement.
Many have asked me why I'm leaving fandom. It's been a growing awareness for me that something's wrong, and life is too short, I've learnt. I've given it the old college-try, attempted to hang in there and not let things matter or bother me, but it's finally time. You know the old saying, 'it's not over until the fat lady sings'? Well, she's been singing for a while...
I originally posted a metaphor here, but I've removed it because I decided 1)it was unnecessary, 2) it provoked some to speculate, and 3) my original intentions weren't the best ones. In any case, I've finally done the best thing and deleted it. The decisions I've made are not attributable to a single act or a single person, and have been a long time in the making.