I just went into my fandom email the first time in, um, about half a year, and realise I owe (very belated) thanks for birthday wishes. And that suddenly made me aware that I left LJ almost entirely behind after it was a huge part of my life for a very long time, and I can't even tell how/why that happened ( Read more... )

I'm sure most of you have already heard that our friend leni_jess died during the weekend. Her brother and sister have made a post hereIt's so terrible and unexpected, I'm still stunned. Leni... I've known her for almost 10 years, first her stories, then herself, and she's been such a constant presence in my fandom corner and has been active in quite a few ( Read more... )

Thanks everyone for the lovely dragon gifts and hearts :).

After weeks of silence, at least I return with fic :). This was my hp_holidaygen entry.

Title: Saviours' Night
Author: kennahijja
Characters: Evan Rosier, others
Rating: PG-13
Warning(s): some disturbing themes, perhaps?
Length: 6200 words
Summary: Evan Rosier attends a masquerade ball at the Blacks' residence...
Author's Note: Written for alley_skywalker in hp_holidaygen 2011. With lots of love ( Read more... )

As it says in the subject :). Have a great holiday season, all very best wishes for the New Year, and much, much love.

(and yes, 'posting more often' is one of my New Year's resolutions as soon as I have an internet connection instead of carrying Hedwig the Netbook to the internet cafe...)

Here's two current petitions that I think would benefit from as much support, publicity and participation as possible.

Calling on the Commonwealth to Decriminalise Homosexuality

Originally posted by the lovely lokifan in Calling on the Commonwealth to decriminalise homosexuality. The petitioners would like for as many people as possible to sign in the ( Read more... )

(filched from midnitemaraud_r)

Top 100 SF and Fantasy Books

(I found the summaries really useful. And yep, there are some glaring omissions, but the list seems to have been fairly nominated and voted for)

Bold for read
Italics for intending to read
Underline for partial read series/books
Strikethrough for never ever reading

( Lots of Books )

Diacon Alley in Canterbury was dotted with a lot of book shopping, as placing Hijja in a town with used book shops usually is. And once again, the magical 'books find me' phenomenon cropped up.

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When I stepped out of work this evening, I walked right into a group of about 30 late primary school age pupils on their way to the nearby park ( Read more... )

Back from Diacon Alley after a day of sleep, and with a heavy heart because it was awesome, and it's already over ( Read more... )