Just Living In A Fictional World

Liz | 23 | John Patrick Collins Enthusiast (I love him ur honor) | The Outsiders | The Outsiders 1983 | The Outsiders Musical | The Outsiders 1990 TV show | Author of Outsiders debut fic: “Tabloid Junkie” soon to release in summer 2026 on ao3 | Hairspray (2007) | Michael Jackson

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The Name: Liz

Author of soon to be debut fic “Tabloid Junkie” A Deep Character Study of Darry Shaynne Curtis Jr. soon to release late June/early July 2026! Promo design below!!

Time zone: EST (proud Virginian fun fact Joshua Boone OBC for Dally is like 20ish mins away from me tehehe)

Current fandom: The Outsiders (all forms of media!!!)

Outsiders Ships: PB&J (plantonic or romantic they’re soulmates and I will die on that hill), Marbit, Stevepop, Dallypop, Tarry, and ofc the iconic PARRY!!

Fandoms: Newsies and The Outsiders

Actor, artist, dancer, and author!

Fav outsiders character: Darry Curtis

Fav song from the musical: Run Run Brother, FAFT, JTFT, Little Brother, TITT, Soda’s Letter, RITF

Favorite Jason Schmidt song: Can’t Compare, Little Blue World, 7 Stars

One thing yall should know about me (especially those in the musical fandom for the Outsiders) I AM A HUGE JPC GIRL I HAVE A MASSIVE CRUSH ON HIM (a couple of my moots would know) IM A REAL ONE THAT I EVEN HAD TWO DREAMS ABOUT HIM JPC I LOVE U DONT EVER EVER CHANGE

TABLOID JUNKIE - The Darry Novel PROMO DESIGN!!

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I’m bored so here’s my experiences on the darry novel as it comes to a close ten chapters to go before I post it on my ao3 (and I can’t sleep bc it’s midnight est (almost 1am) and my family is hollering and blasting music and playing games)

- A single line popping into my head one day on July 25, 2025 that became the hook opener line for chapter 1

- TONS OF CRASHOUTS AND I MEAN 10 MINUTE VOICE MESSAGE CRASHOUTS

- Lots of acting in my room like a lunatic bc I see the scenes like a movie

- lots of banging my computer

- lots of replaying a specific song bc the darry novel has choreography to it and im an actual legit dancer (i spent 3 hours creating the choreography to Twist & Shout in Chapter 7)

- Having to block someone for being completely strictly canon complaint being rude towards my concept of a character study and saying OCs can’t be apart of a character study or darry can’t have any relationships that helped shaped him and history wasn’t canon to them apparently

- lots of research on the Tet Offensive (Great Saigon Fuck All of 1968 as Darry calls it) and Johnson and Nixon’s presidency

- a slight tiny JFK hyperfixation when doing Part 1: Tulsa, 1963

- having to pull out my psychology notes for Bob Sheldon and Paul Holden relationship dynamic

- retracting myself is over of in calculating percentages for car payments, and reteaching myself mortgage math and algebra

- reaching the Google Doc character limit

- Brent Comer and Dan Berry both knowing about the Darry Novel and will be getting it and still processing that

- rewatching 11/22/63 on Netflix and pulling out the book for help A LOT especially for Connie’s and Darry’s romance arc/relationship dynamic and Connie’s character inspiration bc that book was the backbone of the character study novel of darry curtis

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I love being able to make my own fanart for my own fic whenever I want (only base colors tonight) hope yall are ready for the summer

[faultycoldstars]

Finally started reading the PB&J Theatre Kid AU and the note on the second chapter had me cackling OUTLOUD as someone who came from both viewpoints of actor and techie. PB&J so cute i can’t 🥹

My face when reading the first chapter: 🥹🥺 Babies 🥺

shhhdonttellpeoplebutiamscreamingandfreakingoutfromexcitement ahem

yeah I wasnt kidding though I searched for 15 hours JUST to find monolouges 😭😭 didn't find crap (I did find some i just wasn't interested in them 💔) and yes adorable pb+j 🥹🥹🥹

thank you so much!!!!

[dcbutinamrev]

They’re so cute i wanna put them in a jar and shake them I was grinning from cutness overload when reading the first chapter. trying to get off book is not easy lemme tell u fav thing is the Italian run

[faultycoldstars]

honestly i think pb+j deserve whimsy once in a while

my girlfriend's an actor and. off book was a pain in the ass for her </3

and. the italian run???

[dcbutinamrev]

Especially when you have more choreo based show like i had last spring than monologue based. Italian run. Where the actors speed run the show in like 30 seconds. It’s so funny ive been apart of it and its a way to get like pre show before opening night nerves off

[faultycoldstars]

what!?!?! thats so cool ive never done that before!!!

usually pre-show traditions at my school include a go bananas thing where we crowd around and get quieter/louder whilst saying "go bananas b-a-n-a-n-a-s" or my friend group holds onto each other and jumps around in a circle :)

[dcbutinamrev]

Italian run is so funny and fun to do highly rec

[faultycoldstars]

Finally started reading the PB&J Theatre Kid AU and the note on the second chapter had me cackling OUTLOUD as someone who came from both viewpoints of actor and techie. PB&J so cute i can’t 🥹

My face when reading the first chapter: 🥹🥺 Babies 🥺

shhhdonttellpeoplebutiamscreamingandfreakingoutfromexcitement ahem

yeah I wasnt kidding though I searched for 15 hours JUST to find monolouges 😭😭 didn't find crap (I did find some i just wasn't interested in them 💔) and yes adorable pb+j 🥹🥹🥹

thank you so much!!!!

[dcbutinamrev]

They’re so cute i wanna put them in a jar and shake them I was grinning from cutness overload when reading the first chapter. trying to get off book is not easy lemme tell u fav thing is the Italian run

[faultycoldstars]

honestly i think pb+j deserve whimsy once in a while

my girlfriend's an actor and. off book was a pain in the ass for her </3

and. the italian run???

[dcbutinamrev]

Especially when you have more choreo based show like i had last spring than monologue based. Italian run. Where the actors speed run the show in like 30 seconds. It’s so funny ive been apart of it and its a way to get like pre show before opening night nerves off

[dcbutinamrev]

Connie, my child, i love u but why u be looking like Medusa lmaoo

[faultycoldstars]

Finally started reading the PB&J Theatre Kid AU and the note on the second chapter had me cackling OUTLOUD as someone who came from both viewpoints of actor and techie. PB&J so cute i can’t 🥹

My face when reading the first chapter: 🥹🥺 Babies 🥺

shhhdonttellpeoplebutiamscreamingandfreakingoutfromexcitement ahem

yeah I wasnt kidding though I searched for 15 hours JUST to find monolouges 😭😭 didn't find crap (I did find some i just wasn't interested in them 💔) and yes adorable pb+j 🥹🥹🥹

thank you so much!!!!

[dcbutinamrev]

They’re so cute i wanna put them in a jar and shake them I was grinning from cutness overload when reading the first chapter. trying to get off book is not easy lemme tell u fav thing is the Italian run

[dcbutinamrev]

Things I think will be cool when yall finally read Tabloid Junkie - the Darry Novel:

- How it’s structured. Literally a full circle moment. e.g. it starts with the Jacksons and ends with the Jacksons, it opens before Dallas, Texas and ends with Dallas, Texas. It opens with Elvis and ends with Elvis

- Y’all reading a fic/character study while learning history at the same time

- the fact that yall will be seeing clips of the shows the gang would actually be watching in their living room in the scene

- Seeing Darry grow from 18-32 (his voice even changes. Part 1 he sounds hopeful and so young until Bob Sheldon happens and in Part 2-4 he starts sounding older and wiser)

- Seeing the Outsiders in his perspective

- Seeing the Socs in his perspective and how tragic Parry really is

[oc-celebration]

200 (almost) FOLLOWERS OC ASK GAME!

I tried to make the questions a little more in depth :] first time making one of these, feel free to leave (constructive) criticism!

☆ RELATIONSHIP QUESTIONS ☆

What's your OCs relationship with their parents like?

Does your OC have a romantic partner? Divorced? Crush? What's the other person think of them?

Does your OC have a childhood best friend? What's their relationship like now?

Who was/is your OCs mentor, if they had/have one?

Does your OC have an enemy? Who and why? Is it a one sided rivalry or a mutual hatred?

☆ FOOD QUESTIONS ☆

What's your OC's favorite food? Any reason why?

What's a food that gives your OC good memories? Bad ones?

Is your OC more of a sweet tooth or savory enjoyer?

Does your OC have any issues with food textures or tastes? Is there any food they will straight up refuse to eat?

Does your OC have any food allergies? How severe is the reaction? If it's not lethal, do they eat the food anyways?

☆ CLOTHING QUESTIONS ☆

Does your OC have many different kinds of outfits, or just one main style?

What's THE piece of clothing they're most known for? Why do they keep this piece around?

Is there a certain style your OC would love to wear, but doesn't think they can pull off? Is there a reason why?

Does your OC wear jewlery? If so, what kind? (Earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets? Rose gold, gold, silver, etc?)

How often does your OC put effort into their look? What would it take to have them put full effort or no effort into an outfit?

☆ HOBBY QUESTIONS ☆

How would your OC draw themself? Bonus points for your own artistic depiction!

Can your OC play any instruments? Why did they decide to learn? How good are they?

Does your OC like to play video games? What kinds? Are they competitive gamers or casual?

Is there any hobby your OC has that's not a main part of their story? Why did they pick it up?

Does your OC play any sports? What kinds? Are they on an organized team, or do they play with friends/family?

☆ META QUESTIONS ☆

What was the inspiration for your OC, design or story wise?

Do you have any songs that remind you of your OC? Do you have a playlist for them?

How do you feel about this OC? Do you have any OCs you hate?

What's your favorite piece of lore or detail about your OC?

Free space! Ask any question you want!

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Great opportunity for yall to get to know Connie better before TJ releases!!!!!!

[dcbutinamrev]

you're genuinely so cool to talk to I hope you experience joy and whimsy

Aw thank you! 🥺🥰 I hope to experience joy and whimsy too even tho it’s hell right now with what’s been going on in the States. Spreading some joy and whimsy to all my moots trying to stay sane under this administration 🥹🥲

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250+ pages later (1968 was hell especially during the summer months) and IM FREE

TEN MORE CHAPTERS TO GO FOR DRAFT 2 IM FREE FROM HELL CHAPTER PART2 OMG I CAN BREATHE AND TOUCH GRASS

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I’m curious: what’re yall excited about/for my character study novel of Darry Curtis in which i cover 14 years of time (1963-1977) in the span of 4 parts and 40 chapters and all in his perspective in first person

[allthingswhumpyandangsty]

my toxic writing trait is imagining the scene in my head in long, full cinematic detail and then writing: “they fought. it was intense.”

[cynoadmirer]

HAPPY VICTORY DAY MICHAEL YOU DESERVED THE WORLDDDDDD

[dcbutinamrev]

Projecting but Darry HATES it when people crack their knuckles (steve is constant neck cracker and it freaks him out everytime Steve cracks his jaw) or whistle it drives him up the wall

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If i wake up to John Patrick Collins pics or vids in my ask box tomorrow morning, trust i will crash tf out

[faultycoldstars]

im bored heres some fun facts about me

im very tall. between 5'8-5'10", I dont remember

i am very comfortable in my gender. non binary joy.

im allergic to dragon fruit and mosquito bites, both give me really bad hives

my hair is so awesome sauce it is curly and and dyed and and uh blonde and has copper colours

im a full year into mental recovery and I have not had any relapses 💪💪💪💪

i once drank a bottle of black paint.

thats all

[dcbutinamrev]

Here’s some of mine bc why not i to am bored

- im 5’2 im literally as tall as Kevin heart

- i had so many medical issues: scoliosis, club feet, tonsoles removed at age 5, not to mention mental issues as well like autism (im the medically expensive child in my family)

- im a theatre kid. I have a degree in theatre arts and hoping to get a BA in musical theatre.

- i took two psychology courses in college and now made that my whole personality lol and hoping to get a minor in psychology (hence why the darry novel will prob be one of the best ones yall will ever read)

- ive done 8 shows at my community college before i graduated

- i can dance. Ive done hip hop for 5 years, musical theatre for 3-4ish, tap for 1 (Michael Jackson was the backbone of my hip hop career)

- i used to self taught Hans Zimmer’s film scores on the piano/used to play piano

-im related to someone in the revolutionary war (i forgot his name or how many greats back he was)

- i have this strange ability of being able to see my books/fics like complete movies

- Joshua Boone is literally 20 minutes away from me

- im a self taught artist

- i have two people in my family whom i love who’re apart of the LGBTQ 🫶🏻