Announcing "John/Rodney-It's only just begun...", a post-SGA McShep Fest
On January 9th 2009 the last episode of Stargate Atlantis will air in the US. While it will be the end of the television show, there's at least one more movie to come and more importantly there is and will be fandom.
"John/Rodney-It's only just begun..." is about celebrating all the stories about these two that are still waiting to be told, all the art that is waiting to be made, all the memories and thoughts that will continue to be shared (now that TPTB can't screw it up anymore ;).
I'd like to invite you to celebrate what we love about the relationship between John and Rodney from January 10th to February 10th. Writers and artists can sign-up for a day and I'll post special entries for all of us to share our favorite things about the couple.
The Schedule
December 7th 2009 - Sign-ups begin and prompts can be given
January 10th 2009 - Fest will start
January 10th 2009 - Special post: Our favorite John/Rodney moments on the show
January 20th 2009 - Special post: Our favorite things in John/Rodney fandom (rec us your favorite!)
January 30th 2009 - Special post: Our favorite John/Rodney moments on the show-The Pic Spam Edition!
February 10th 2009 - Fest will end
What to post in the Fest
I'd love to see the wide range of what John/Rodney stories, art and vids can be about.
Some of you might want to write a reaction story to the series finale, but episode tags for any episode are very welcome. There could be missing scenes, what ifs. You could simply take canon and tell us how John and Rodney got together or maybe let us take a glimpse into their lives when they are already in an established relationship.
Of course there are the various AU possibilities, from alternate timelines in which only a few things are different to total AUs with no Stargate at all or historical, fantasy or futuristic AUs. You could write or vid or draw the boys into different shows in crossovers as well.
In addition to the endless possibilities of fiction, vids and art, you can also write an essay about their relationship (or an aspect of it). Have you chronicled all their touches and always wanted to write your analysis of that? I'd love to see it! Meta about John/Rodney fanfic or art would be welcome too (like "Pining Rodney vs pining John and how their stories unfold in fanfic").
More specific rules are in the sign-up post.
Inspiration
For those of you who prefer to work from prompts and those who like to give prompts, I posted a separate entry where you can post prompts, ideas and requests. These will serve as inspiration. Writers and artists are not required to choose a prompt and the prompts won't be assigned (though you can answer to a prompt and tell us if you're going to write it).
Let others know
I have announced the Fest on mckay_sheppard, but it would be great if you could spread the word to those who are not on that community. To that end you can use either the small banner above or the large one below (e.g. inside a cut in your own journal, because it's really quite big). It's on my LJ scrapbook, so feel free to direct link.
Feel also free to snag the icon:
Just let people know who might be interested and direct them to this post so that they can join in the fun.
You can post questions or comments related to the Fest on this post. Thank you!
ETA: Check out our sister Fest show_goes_on to celebrate everything else about SGA!