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Operation Bumblebee, part 1
Not without its problems, but I could watch the last couple of minutes over and over again.
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Turning fanfics into original fiction
I just read this blog post, where an editor from Dreamspinner Press discusses a particular kind of crossover - how fanfics inspire, influence and finally get reworked as original fiction. The post has two major points: 1. whether it's ethical to turn a fanfic into original work that can then be submitted to a publisher without wasting anyone's time ( Read more... ) -
TF Prime's new season
Whoa... so much to love about the first episode of TF:Prime's new season!- In terms of labels, "Decepticon" is the new "gay".
- Soundwave is perfect - a cold, composed badass. The scene where he deals with Arcee shows just how he's earned his position... and why I love Prime!Soundwave as a character.
- Starscream returns!
- Starscream doesn't just return - he ( Read more... )
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Drag Strip vs. Knock Out
I watched "Speed Metal" and now I want to write this (at some point in the far future, given how much else is in line before it).
But a race between these two egotistical speedsters would be such fun, especially since neither of them would draw the line at cheating, ambushes or actual deactivation of the opposition. Who would win is debatable. I ( Read more... ) -
The making of "Crash Course"
It all started in August 2010 when anon_decepticon and I were discussing Transformers-turned-human fics (inspired by us both having read Monoshiri's Running on Empty).
anon_decepticon: Sure, they might get around to picking clothes in "their" colors later, but initially they should be wearing whatever they can find, with no idea what works, like...shorts with ( Read more... ) -
Works in progress
Since I haven't posted here in quite a while, I'll make up for it with something to read. Each line is from a work-in-progress (with the exception of Crash Course). Enjoy!
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Someone really hates me...
I've always believed that when you put a book or story out on the marketplace, you'd better be prepared for any kinds of reviews. That's the nature of the business, and reviewers shouldn't be under any obligation to cushion the blow to spare the author's feelings if they didn't enjoy the story.
That being said, I just got a really virulent review ( Read more... ) -
The Fanfic Awards
Inspired by the Oscars. I wish I had shiny figures (a la the ones in "The Golden Lagoon") to hand out, but this will have to do.
Best humor :
My favorite funny TF fics keep the setting realistic and everyone in character, and then allow the different personalities to bounce off each other throughout the story. The humor that results can be ( Read more... )