Rambles

[allyndra]

I'll warn you now, this post will spring lightly from topic to topic with no regard for segues.

I moved into my apartment. Yay for not sleeping on my friend's futon anymore!!! Boo for having no tv or computer yet!!! I did get a library card, though, so I've managed to get some computer time that *isn't* a total abuse of company policy. The library here is awesome. I really like the construction, and they have several books on polymer clay (one interest of mine) and a decent graphic novels collection (yet another interest). Other than the library and work, I haven't been getting out of the apartment much. It's a great apartment, but it's so empty. I moved out with only what would fit in a Honda Civic, so you can imagine how little that fills up a two bedroom apartment.

I hate the fact that I have to justify my fanfic addiction to people. My husband got really annoyed when it became clear my interest in it was more than just academic. Especially when I'm upset, I read a ton of fanfic as an escape, and he thinks I should be talking to him about what's wrong instead. (Those who developed the theories about men not talking about their feelings never met Michael. Yes, Deborah Tannen, I'm talking to you.) I've carefully hidden my fanfic from my parents and siblings, as the homophobia runs deep there, and I'm all about the slash. Fanfic combines a form of entertainment, a hobby, and a forum for meeting and interacting with people - it's a part of my life that I enjoy, and I resent the fact that I have to hide it or be subjected to disgusted lectures. My friends aren't disgusted by it, but they don't get it, either. They joke about the fact that I write "gay Buffy porn" in a tone that makes it clear they find it laughable. I have to defend myself, which irritates the hell out of me. So I end up not telling anyone about it. Which sucks when I want to babble about a story I just read or the bounce about fact that I have two stories nominated for awards right now. I just have to talk to you guys, instead!

I was reading "No Refunds or Exchanges" by astolat and I saw that she had Vince/Eric Entourage fic. Yum!! I devoured her three stories and ransacked the web for more, only to find absurdly few fics out there. *pouts* I want more!!! If anyone out there feels inspired to write Vince/Eric, I'll read it. I'll beta it on library computers. I'll bribe you, whatever you want. ...um...That didn't sound desperate or anything, did it?

Okay, that's all for right now. Thanks for being a sounding board for a bored, bored woman.

Comments

[sublimatedangel]

You can babble and bounce with me anytime! But yes, I kind of know what you mean. I don't have any in-person friends who "get" the fanfic thing either. And since I'm kinda quiet, I haven't connected with all that many fans online either, though I'm trying to get better about that. And I'm right there with you about outsiders not really understanding...

Oooh, yay for nominations! Where at?

I'm not at all familiar with Entourage, unfortunately (which doesn't prevent me from skulking over to read the stories you've mentioned). But if that changes, I'll see what I can do. I really do have a weakness for RPS and slightly-AU RPS, so the Hollywood-ish thing is appealing.

Yay for the new apartment! Even if it's a bit bare still, there's much to be said for having your own space. Eep for the lack of computer, though!

[allyndra.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the permission ot babble! "Happenstance" is nominated for Best Rare Pairing (Male Slash) at Fang Fetish, and "Practical Linguistics" is up for the Entwined, Exotic, and Moonlight category (which I think is for crossovers) at Shadows and Dust. I'm excited to be nominated, but I'm not getting my hopes up, since there are some excellent stories in the same categories.

I love Entourage. I don't get HBO, so I've had to watch it on DVD. There is *so* much material to support slash there. I don't generally read RPS, but amireal and trinityofone wrote "And Be One Traveler," which merged McShep with RPS. It was so well done that it's almost convinced me to give RPS a try.

[sublimatedangel]

"Please," Amy says, smiling with rather more teeth than is entirely comforting, "allow me to corrupt you further." ...or try, at least :)

http://broadwriting.livejournal.com/54897.html
This is Jensen/Jared (of Supernatural). It's nothing at all like romantic schmoop. This is something I especially like to read when I've read too many stories seem to forget that the guys being slashed are men, not women. It's got them being all rough and a little mean and not-uber-girly. And style-wise, I really like the writing too.

And... ack! I cannot find my link! There's a nice little Michael Rosenbaum/Tom Welling (of Smallville) RPS AU, where Tom is the actor that plays Clark Kent, but Michael does *not* play Lex Luthor, and is instead a snarky little barista at the Starbucks that Tom goes to. Where is it? I'll keep looking, and hopefully pass that one along too.

[allyndra.livejournal.com]

"Well, gosh," Al replies, blinking wide, innocent eyes, "I guess it can't hurt to just look."

You are a bad, bad woman. I would shout it from the rooftops, but I'm a little busy reading this RPS right now. The J/J story was good. Harsh at times, but really good. The Tom Welling/Michael Rosenbaum one rocks! I went and tracked it down from your description (nice description, btw). If you still need the link, it's You Keep Me High (http://toomuchplor.livejournal.com/tag/you+keep+me+high) by toomuchplor. Plausible and fun and sexy. It was all enjoyable, but there were moments that were fabulous. Thanks for the rec.

This doesn't mean I've forgiven you, though.

[sublimatedangel]

Oh, yay for finding the link! I can't imagine how I neglected to bookmark it, since I really liked it, but now I have it :) Thankyouthankyou!

Aw, surely you can forgive me? It's not as though I've sucked you into the world of boyband slash, which is probably my most shameful fandom. What's a little AU!crack!fic between friends?

Speaking of which... there's this strangely compelling place called http://community.livejournal.com/cracktrailer/ which is... well, pretty much what it sounds like. RPS AU where all the people are chock-full of white trash goodness. witling (you read witling, right? She doesn't really advertise, but she writes such lovely hurty stuff) has a little Mary-Sue verse thing going on there, which is how I got drawn in, but... well, there is some good stuff there although I don't have specific links. I got into it when I was still in my "read everything voraciously and don't bother bookmarking it" phase, unfortunately.

On a related note, there's the Bakery!verse RPS AU... which is a bunch of stories set in the world of the bakery of a grocery store. Because... well, it's explained before the first story. This is really just complete crack!fic, but what can I say? It's a weakness...

Now with link!

[sublimatedangel]

http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=sweptawaybayou&keyword=Bakery%21Slash+by+Tesla321&filter=all

Re: Now with link!

[allyndra.livejournal.com]

Bakery!verse is the crackiest crack that ever cracked. I had a ball reading it, though. And since I had high school jobs in grocery store bakeries and delis, I felt a certain kinship for Our David and the gang. Thanks for your insane suggestions.

I refuse to read boyband slash on the principle that I don't even listen to their music. It seems wrong to enjoy writers manipulating the lives of guys whose albums I don't even buy, you know? Seriously, don't tempt me. I'm not ready to start enjoying something I'm so determined to stay away from.

Re: Now with link!

[sublimatedangel]

Oh, I don't listen to the music either. In fact, I have these terrible moments of realizing that, my god, I can name all the members of NSYNC. There is no universe in which that is not wrong.

I have no problem respecting that boundary, and won't push any on you. Sometimes I can't believe I'm reading it, but damn, the things I'll do for well written fic with good porn, ya know? I'd stop myself from reading it, but I admitted long ago that I just apparently have no shame when it comes to fic. But I won't even recommend the Buffyverse AU world where Xander, Angel, Spike, and... someone? Lindsey?... are in a boyband.

Hee, I'm so glad you liked the bakeryverse stuff! I remember when I first found it :) Crackfic has a special place in my heart that can't be explained.