Random stuff in list form

[luzula]

1. I seem to be writing Generation Kill fic. I'm surprised, since I've written nothing but due South for over two years. Still wishing I could've fallen for something else instead. But I think I know what it is that appeals to me most about the Brad/Nate pairing: it's the mutual unspoken trust and understanding that comes from going through danger together.

2. Does this sudden writing of stuff-other-than-due-South mean I could potentially have signed up for Yuletide? That would've been so cool. I think I'll try writing an unfulfilled Yuletide request during next year, and if I manage that, I might sign up for next year. Yuuuuuletide! I am all excited for all the new fic that's coming.

3. wrisomifu is going better, and I've done some work both on my DSSS and my Big Bang story. I feel the need to do more research for the last one, though. *resolves to go to the university library and borrow a pile of books on northern Canada*

4. Somewhat related to the last item, I've discovered that my university publishes an academic journal called Journal of Northern Studies. Check out the tables of content! There's a lot of cool stuff there. Also, I recently listened to a talk by a professor who does research about how the North is presented in literature and popular culture. Very interesting.

5. Another thing to check out: I discovered femgenficathon, which is for gen stories about female characters. So cool! There's a masterlist here. I recommend A Prudential Light, by tree, which is about Charlotte Lucas from Pride and Prejudice.

Huh, this post overuses the word "cool".

For now, please comment at the LJ entry.

Comments

[china_shop]

Yay, writing! (I, too, am surprised to find myself writing non-DS fic. It's weird, eh?)

[luzula]

Yeah, it feels really weird! And hee, it's like we're both getting Shiny New Fandom syndrome at the same time... : )

[tinzelda.livejournal.com]

I went and read the Austen story and enjoyed it. Haven't read much Austen fic at all, and this made me think I should start looking for some - apparently there's good stuff out there. Thanks for the rec.

[luzula]

I'm glad you liked it! Actually, I can't recall much other Austen fic that I've read. So either I haven't read any before, or it wasn't very memorable. I'm sure there's some at Yuletide, but the archive is closed until Christmas... Oh wait, there are some over here.

Okay, I should go back to actually working... : )

[luzula]

Uh, and instead of working, I poked around some more. Here are recs for Austen fic, there are about 50 of them. (I have no idea who the reccer is, though, so I can't vouch for the quality.)

Okay, now I really will work. And absolutely not go and read fic. Arrgh.

[tinzelda.livejournal.com]

Hey, thanks! I also should be working, so I'll save reading some of these as a reward for later. :-)