1) Season's greetings, flist! Hope everyone who celebrates Christmas is enjoying the holiday. :-)

2) Anyone who reads Swedish should go over to AO3 and check out my two beautiful Yuletide gifts. They're both based on The Brothers Lionheart, a staple of my childhood, and while they are quite different in terms of characters and setting they both do ( Read more... )

Dear Yuletide Writer,

First of all, thank you for volunteering to write in one of these fandoms -- you rock! I'm writing this in case you are like me and would like to have some indications as to your recipient's likes and interests, but if you already have an idea of your own, then go for it. I'd like you to have as much fun and as little stress as ( Read more... )

I'm trying to decide on which fandoms I should nominate for Yuletide this year -- not an easy task. I've been having fun browsing the nomination tracking post and the earlier brainstorming post, having the occasional moment of "OMG yes, someone please write this!!" while being  bemused, as always, at how many people nominate (and ask for) fanfic ( Read more... )

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it! I hope you've had a lovely time so far. <3

I just need to squee a little about my wonderful Yuletide gift, Hoag (Ursula K. LeGuin's Earthsea series; Jasper, Vetch). This is a gorgeous study of jealousy and longing, subtly and deftly written. I loved it to pieces. If you're familiar with Earthsea at all, do ( Read more... )

Dear Yuletide writer,

first of all, thanks so much for volunteering to write a story in one of these fandoms! I'm thrilled about the possibility of getting fic for one of them. I'd like to stress that optional details are optional, and it's totally fine if you go with your own ideas. But in case it might be useful to know a bit about my preferences ( Read more... )

So, who's doing Yuletide this year? Those of you who are regulars, are you game this year as well? Those who you who've considered it before, are you going to take the plunge? Which fandoms are you planning on requesting?

As for myself, I'd actually decided to swear off fests for a while, but Yuletide is just irresistible -- it's pretty much been ( Read more... )

I still haven't really had the chance to browse the Archive at large (not to mention, I'm still behind with regards to snapelyholidays and hoggywartyxmas), but I simply have to rec the wonderful treat I received for Yuletide: Awakening, a lovely Tintin/Captain Haddock ficlet. I shipped this pairing so much already, but now I love it even more! In case you happen to see this, ( Read more... )

A bit late, perhaps, but Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate! <3

I've received some wonderful exchange stories lately:

Because It Is My Heart (HP; Petunia/Alice) by magnetic_pole : written for woldy's informal f/f exchange, this is a touching, intelligent take on Petunia's story and her relationship with the magical world. Despite the sadness, I actually ( Read more... )

I love my assignment!!! *draws little hearts around it*

Also, I've spent too much of my weekend stalking the spreadsheet with links to Dear Yuletide Writer letters. *g* There are already quite a few people I fangirl shamelessly just because of their wonderful requests. (Oh, if just a tiny fraction of these ends up being written...)

Of course, there ( Read more... )

Dear Yuletide Writer,

first of all, thanks so much for signing up to write in my fandom! I'm looking forward to your story already. I have fairly eclectic tastes, and am fond of most genres. Quite a few of the fanfics I've read and enjoyed can be found in my memories.

Some general likes and dislikes --

Yes, please: Canon-compliance, humour, ( Read more... )