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Hey! How are you doing?
I’m hanging in there, the end of harvest is in sight and life is really busy. Overall pretty good. How are you?
I just made a pumpkin roll, if you weren't like an eight hour drive away I would invite you over for some. ;)
So I started reading Love Without Reaping and I find it so intriguing and I just figured that, even if it's pointless, I'd ask if you'll ever go back to it and continue it??
I hope to finish it but as more time goes by it becomes less likely. The only fic that I am dedicated to finisheing right now is Reconstruction of the Heart. After that I think that am going to be done writing fics for a least a while if not for good.
Sorry.
One of the best things to come out of my tumblr experience has been discovering you and your blog. You've made my time here worth it and I am just so freaking happy you exist. Pass it on to the people you feel the same about. I guarantee that they need to hear it and will more than appreciate the sentiment. Everybody can use a little love around here.<3 you!
Thank you so much Honey! It is so nice be appreciated. Right back at you, I’m happy that you are here too. oxoxox
Author Spotlight: Court81981
This feature is a collaboration with panempropaganda and everlarkedalways as part of Panem Propaganda’s 100 Days of Mockingjay: Shipping and Fanfiction.
This interview is a companion piece to an article written for Panem Propaganda, available at X.
With many thanks to panempropaganda, everlarkedalways, and Court81981.
Graphic by everlarkedalways. Interview by papofglencoe.
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“Court is one of the most talented writers in the fandom… Her stories have made me laugh, cry, and almost faint from how sexy they are.” -allhailthehutch
What is so unique or special about Everlark to you?
For me, Everlark is so unique/special because of the very subtle way that the author shows they are fated to be together from a very young age, and then they are able to overcome enormous obstacles and several devastating tragedies to have that love be affirmed. I knew from the second that I read the backstory to Everlark, him purposely burning the bread and tossing it to her, that they would be the side of the love triangle that endured, but it didn’t stop me from reading the last page of MJ to be sure that both lived. I think I would have thrown the book in a fire if Peeta hadn’t lived. I also love that while Katniss eventually comes to accept that she has noticed Peeta all along, it’s not some over-idealized “love at first sight” trope. She has bigger things to worry about than boys, and thus, the subtle way that Peeta insinuates himself into her heart makes their love stronger. She has to be ready to love him. And then, when she does, it’s with everything she can give him.
What inspired you to write Everlark fanfiction in the first place?
I think I’ve always written fanfiction. From the time I was 6 or 7 and was writing myself into the Babysitters Club (I just aged myself), I’ve always wanted to continue stories and worlds that have spoken to me. I’ve had some ups and downs with writing professors, and I’ve always been insecure about my writing. After one particularly nasty prof in grad school tore apart one of my original stories, I stopped writing for a long time. It wasn’t until I took a workshop where the speaker advised us writing teachers to write with our students that I started writing again. Bits and pieces, just character sketches or descriptive paragraphs of settings, but it was a start.
Funny enough, it’s a student who put The Hunger Games in my hands. I was hesitant, because another student had raved about Twilight and insisted I read it, and I was so underwhelmed by it that I could barely finish the first book. I never read the other three. So when this boy said, “You have to read this!” I replied, “Really? This better not be another Twilight.” By then, all three books were out, and so I didn’t have to wait. I devoured all three in three days. I still keep in touch with that student.
I sought out THG fanfiction and joined the fandom as a reader first. There were already scores of amazing stories out there, a lot of AU canon, and I made sure I reviewed everything I read. Some of those authors were nice enough to respond to me, and I opened dialogue with them. That was how I became a beta. And by being a beta, I was fortunate to have the support and encouragement of the first person I betaed for, iloverynmar, nudge me to work on some of my own fanfiction.
It took Everlark to really force me back on the writing bandwagon. They are the only ship that has truly called to me. Fanfiction exists because readers don’t want the story to end. I am always thinking about Everlark and the happy endings they deserve. Fanfiction is a place for me to safely explore my writing with familiar characters and take risks that I have been wary about taking in my original writing. Writing fanfiction has made me a better writer, and it’s renewed my confidence in myself, even if I still get anxiety every single time I hit the “post” button.
What’s your personal favorite of your own fics and why? What inspired it?
Fics are like children. It’s truly impossible for me to say I have a favorite. There are fics that have special meaning to me for different reasons. A lot of my one-shots have been written by request or as gifts for people, so seeing their reactions to these stories have made me happy. A Favorable Wind was my first story, and the response I received gave me the confidence to keep posting it and to keep writing. The novel that I based that story on has been a favorite of mine for years, and the parallels were too perfect for adapting it to Everlark. Most of my fic is inspired or based on other works, because I save my “original” plots for my original non fanfic work. I’ll use bits and pieces of plots from films, or song lyrics, to conjure up a story that works for Everlark, and then I put my own twist on it. Simple Gifts was the first post-MJ fic that I posted. Writing canon terrifies me, though I have many unpublished canon AUs and post-MJ fics languishing in my drive. Crash My Party has probably been the fic I’ve taken the most risks with, in a number of ways, and it will always be special to me for that.
What’s the greatest challenge for you to writing Everlark?
Doing Everlark justice and keeping them as close to character as possible. AU opens up a host of possibilities in experimenting, but I strive to make all my canon parallels work and make sure that no matter what element gets changed or adapted based on the AU, it’s still the Katniss and Peeta that we all love so dearly.
When you’re pushing the limits of character or situation, what ineffable traits of Katniss and Peeta/Everlark do you keep intact to preserve their characters?
For me, Everlark being soul mates is key. I also hold fast to the idea that toastbabies belong to only Katniss and Peeta, and I could never have them have children with anyone else. In regards to Katniss, her devotion to Prim is key, as is her tendency to take longer to let people in. With Peeta, it’s his selflessness and his kindness and his ability to charm people. Everyone loves Peeta.
What’s your favorite Everlark trope and why?
Um…I don’t really have one? LOL. I guess maybe confident, sexy Peeta. I love to read a wide variety of fic, and I love seeing people try new things in how they perceive Everlark. I do love the idea of Peeta being so excited to learn he’s going to be a father, and Katniss embracing the idea of being a mother when that moment comes.
What is an Everlark fanfic that has stayed with you? Why?
Well, Legend by HGRomance was the very first Everlark fanfic I read and reviewed, and it forged me a friendship with an author that I admired and also introduced me to many beloved Everlark fics by DustWriter and aimmyarrowshigh and monroeslittle.
Different Worlds by iloverynmar will always be special to me because it was in reading and reviewing that story that I got to know its author, and she had asked me to beta her next story, In My Head, In My Heart. That was the start of our friendship, and now, years later, hardly a day goes by that we don’t chat, and I know we will still be friends long after this fandom fades. I’m thankful for that gift.
There are too many other amazing stories and authors in this fandom to even begin to single them all out. I’ve been a beta for many of them. I’m fortunate enough to call so many talented writers friends. I’ve also tried to make sure that if I’ve read a story, I’ve reviewed it, or I’ve found a way to reach out to the author to tell them they’ve done a great job. It doesn’t take long to share kind words and they go so far in motivating an author.
What is your favorite Everlark headcanon or fanon?
Haha, I have so many of them. But we’ll keep it simple: that Everlark fuck like bunnies and can’t get enough of each other.
Court81981 is the author of works such as A Favorable Wind, Crash My Party, For the Crown, Going, Going, Gone, Highland Fling, One By One, and Winner Takes All. She is primarily on FF, but she is also on AO3.
Photo sources here and here, banner by the flawless loving-mellark.
The Refuel, Restore, Realign Epilogue is complete! If you’ve been holding back from reading it until now, you can find it on Ao3 or FF.net! In the spirit of Freaky Fic Friday, the epilogue has some smut. It’s just all smut, really.
Many thanks to clandestineclemintine, Court81981, papofglencoe, sponsormusings, and fnurfnur for pre-reading and beta work all along the way of this story! Your cheers of encouragement, helpful suggestions, and constructive critiques were all very much appreciated! More thanks to loving-mellark for my story banners – I’m in love with them! And a million thanks to reviewers, even ones that scream ‘update’ in all caps.
"In Name Only" and "Always a Blessing" are two of my fave fics EVER like OMG. I've read them both an embarrassing number of times :) And, of course, everything else you write is amazing too! Thank you for writing them and sharing them with us! I love you <3
You are so sweet, thank you for the kind words. It means a lot to me me, thank you!
Happy Birthday Court81981 -- A 2014 Master Post
For quick reference…
Baronesskika’s Dream On Chapter
Everlart’s Modern Everlark Wedding
FamousFremus’ Five Minute Major - Second Period (FF.net) (AO3)
HGRomance’s Star Continuation
IzzySamson’s Cray-Z Night
LoveIsAllWeReallyNeedToSurvive’s (IloVeRynMar/TheGirlOnPeetaMellark)’s In My Head, In My Heart Epilogue (FF.net)
Pookieh’s The Farmer’s Daughter
Streetlightlove1’s The Devil Makes Three
Titania522’s Make It Real (AO3)
Two more were added but I’m having technical difficulties getting the re-mastered list to reblog properly. In the meantime, here’s birthday gift fics and art for Court81981 from last year to enjoy!
How are you, lovely lady?
Hello sweetheart, I have missed you. How are you?
I am doing better than a lot of people I know but I am still having the worst summer of my life.
Don’t worry I am well, so are Lil’ Izzy and Mr. Samson. It just seems like we’ve had seven years worth of bad luck in course of three months. I am ready for this summer end.
You all know i’m a sucker for some sleeping everlark so I though I’ll add glasses!peeta to the mix.
And daddy!peeta just because.
Hey guys this is the first chance I’ve had to get on my computer allll weekend so I’m going to go through all the bday wishes you’ve sent for Court and add them to the rest! Thank you so much for sending them in! I’m going to still be accepting them until about 9amPST tomorrow so PLEASE SEND IN BDAY WISHES FOR COURT!!!! Thanks :)
Start Me Up By Court81981
Katniss Everdeen is well aware of Formula 1 driver Peeta Mellark’s reputation when she’s hired as his mechanic. But Peeta’s never let anything stand in the way of getting what he wants—and he wants her. A modern AU Everlark written in honor of iLoVeRynMar’s birthday. Banner/gif by the amazing loving-mellark
I’m SO lucky to have Court as a friend!!! The amazing fic she has written for me for my birthday can be found here
When my worlds collide in the least classy way. An airbrushed THG shirt at the county fair.
Look at everlark moving in together and putting every flat surface to good use ;)
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Hey, hope everything is okay! ((hugs))
Hey Lou, I have to confess it has been a very challenging past few months. But hey, I’m trying to think of my glass as half full. I have a roof over my head, a healthy family and a lot of good friends like you.
I heart you.
I heart you too! I have missed you so much. How are you and the family?
beanfromdistrict7
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I completely get this. *hugs*
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Hope all is good! <3
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I hope it all works out for the best x
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Happy thoughts and I hope everything turns out ok. Hugs!
Thank you ladies for all the good thoughts. I had a ton of anxiety today, my husband had a lunch meeting with one of the higher ups at his job, I was scared to death that he was going to get fired, because that is how they fired the last guy. The company is having a ton of issues although Mr. Samson has been doing a stellar job and brings in a ton of work he’s also been very vocal about the many problems and refuses to kiss ass.
Then to top it off, Mr. Samson has had some minor health issues lately and I was freaking out trying to figure out how we would manage without his insurance since we’re a one income family.
Good news- he still has a job. Bad news -he hates his job.
There is nothing worse than waiting for a call that could drastically change your life. Especially if you don't know if it will be good news, bad news, or much ado about nothing.
