To the heart and soul of fandom!
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no_takebacksFic is a fundamental part of fandom. More than thinky discussions and vids and manips and all those other lovely activities and games we all enjoy so much, it’s the stories that keep the flame alive. They fix what canon did wrong, they spell out what canon only implied, they fill in the blanks canon left behind, they go where canon would never dare go, they throw canon out the window and create whole new universes where our beloved characters can do pretty much anything.
Perhaps the buzz has dwindled, as I have sometimes heard people regret. But what we may now lack in numbers we certainly make up for in talent and creativity. We, as a fandom, are truly privileged to have so many amazingly talented storytellers amongst us. Some are not active anymore but their creations still inspire and move us (![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif){kind=small}
daphnaea , stars_like_dust, just to name a couple).Like Starbuck, they won’t be forgotten. Some continue to keep our favorite characters and our ship alive with their unrelenting creativity (sci_fi_shipper ,taragel, kag523 and so many others ). And let’s not forget the new voices out there. They have just arrived but have already left their mark (apodixis and letterstonorah , for example).
We often rec their stories time and time again. As we should, of course. Each and every one of them has a unique voice and , at least for me , it is impossible to pick a favorite. That’s not what today is about. Today is about praising and being thankful. These amazing writers are the heart and soul of fandom. Without them we wouldn’t be here.
So, as we begin a new week in a still brand new year, what I propose today is that we take a moment to thank them for their past creations, to cheer them on their present endeavors and to help energize them for a new year of writing, creativity and pilot loving. How? Think of an unforgettable writer. Initiate a thread dedicated to said writer . Tell us why they are unforgettable and send them your love. (You don’t need to rec any of their stories, but if you feel the need to do so, nobody will complain. ;)
Have a wonderful week, everyone and let’s spread the love!!!!
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rachelindeed
Date: 2012-01-09 02:31 pm (UTC)Rachel is unquestionably one of the best writers out there. I think it was
Rachel, you are truly unforgettable. Thank you for being here and for being such a nice, thoughtful individual on top of everything. May the muse inspire continue to inspire you and may God (or the gods or whatever) continue to bless you.
(Oh, and it was her birthday a few days ago, so, once again : HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! )
KAG523
Date: 2012-01-09 02:48 pm (UTC)Also she multiships but you'd never be able to tell from any particular story, because any pairing she's writing she writes like it's the only OTP in the world.
Re: KAG523
Date: 2012-01-09 03:02 pm (UTC)LOL. I KNOW. My regular books reading has suffered a lot because of that. I have this huge pile of new books sitting on my bookcase, but somehow I never get to them.
because any pairing she's writing she writes like it's the only OTP in the world.
So very true. She is incredibly creative and I love how open-minded she is. I never thought I'd read a Kara/Leoben story, much less that I'd actually enjoy it. Yet, she has managed to make me do both. She could pair Kara and Lee with a rock and still convince me. She is THAT good.
sci_fi_shipper
Date: 2012-01-09 03:08 pm (UTC)(And also one of these too: )
Re: KAG523
Date: 2012-01-09 03:08 pm (UTC)Oh, yes - me too.
I never thought I'd read a Kara/Leoben story, much less that I'd actually enjoy it.
I was just "accusing" her yesterday that she made me love her Liam on top of the strange fascination that I have for her description of creepy!Leoben.
And I would like to add that one of the most amazing things about her is that even if she is writing faster than I can read she still responds to all the comments - in the same day and with personal notes.
And that she's the reason that I ended up here.
Re: rachelindeed
Date: 2012-01-09 03:11 pm (UTC)apparently today is one of those days in which I end up saying more than once - WHAT SHE SAID.
I read some of Rachel's analysis (ok, most of them) and I'm like - that's what I feel but I'm totally unable to express.
Re: sci_fi_shipper
Date: 2012-01-09 03:50 pm (UTC)Also less porny.
She helped me 'get' Kara/Lee when I was really struggling with it, and I can't believe her fannish energy.
Re: KAG523
Date: 2012-01-09 04:00 pm (UTC)workerbee73
Date: 2012-01-09 04:02 pm (UTC)letterstonorah
Date: 2012-01-09 04:07 pm (UTC)Re: workerbee73
Date: 2012-01-09 04:08 pm (UTC)and ended up being my own guilty pleasure during this winter vacation
Re: letterstonorah
Date: 2012-01-09 04:20 pm (UTC)Re: workerbee73
Date: 2012-01-09 04:23 pm (UTC)Re: sci_fi_shipper
Date: 2012-01-09 04:29 pm (UTC)taragel
Date: 2012-01-09 04:36 pm (UTC)I also love her fierce love and devotion for Kara Thrace. She is certainly Kara's best champion out there. And yet, she writes Lee so well. A truly inspiring lady.
no subject
Date: 2012-01-09 04:40 pm (UTC)Why?
Because she is the most dedicated, Kara / Lee shipper in the world. She is absolutely unwavering in her love of Pilots and it shows in both the comms she hosts and in her own writing. She's also a treasure trove of fic reccs and is willing to talk to newbies (even opinionated multi-shippings ones - as I was when I first showed up).
As fandom goes, I would say that a good deal of the continued participation is simply because Tara continues to promote it!
AND she gets the Katee salute because, of all people, Tara gets the MOST tweets back from Katee of anyone I've seen.
Re: taragel
Date: 2012-01-09 04:40 pm (UTC)deborah_judge
Date: 2012-01-09 04:40 pm (UTC)Re: KAG523
Date: 2012-01-09 04:42 pm (UTC)This chokes me up. Thank you, hon! <3
Also she multiships but you'd never be able to tell from any particular story, because any pairing she's writing she writes like it's the only OTP in the world.
Because I DO love them all!
Re: KAG523
Date: 2012-01-09 04:42 pm (UTC)Re: KAG523
Date: 2012-01-09 04:44 pm (UTC)I was just "accusing" her yesterday that she made me love her Liam on top of the strange fascination that I have for her description of creepy!Leoben.
BEST. COMMENT. EVER!
Re: KAG523
Date: 2012-01-09 04:46 pm (UTC)Thank you so much for this, C... I'm just overwhelmed! <3
no subject
Date: 2012-01-09 04:48 pm (UTC)*group hug*
Re: sci_fi_shipper
Date: 2012-01-09 05:00 pm (UTC)THREE CHEERS FOR SCIFISHIPPER!!!
Re: KAG523
Date: 2012-01-09 05:21 pm (UTC)