"Bound Together"

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[leoandsapphire]

Bound Together Chapter 32, Rules of Acquaintance, is up. Happy New Year, everyone! May 2021 treat you more kindly than 2020, henceforth known as The Year That Shall Not Be Named. Or something more acronym worthy. Anyway, good riddance.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/1542590/chapters/69515538

[leoandsapphire]

https://archiveofourown.org/works/1542590/chapters/68999217

It’s true! Bound Together chapter 31 is live.

[picsthatmakeyougohmm]

[balkansoul-deactivated20220924]

balkan style orchestra 

[theundergroundwoman]

absolutely thrilled to have found this video again, a classic

[leoandsapphire]

I’m still working on Bound Together almost daily, and have even figured out that there are about twenty chapters to go. Over a year ago I thought only four. Anyway, I could use a couple of preview-readers who are very familiar with the story. I’m wrapping up loose ends and making new ones, and tbh I haven’t read the whole thing in over a year, though I’ve been writing new scenes for two. I even get confused about what’s canon or not in the story anymore. If you’re interested, say something here or message me. I’ll post this over on JB too.

[leoandsapphire]

I’ve been writing snippets of Whisky Lovers conversations between Whisky_Peat and CaskSlayer (JB), and I believe I promised tentacles in the last chapter. The following snippet may or may not make it into the next chapter, but it’s not a spoiler.

Do you think there's a market for whisky porn?

If there's a market for tentacle porn, there's a market for anything.

As always with you, I'm afraid to ask. What is tentacle porn?

Oh no, you don't. It's not like I have any of it memorized.

Well, is it like stories of amorous octopi?

That at least would be interesting. Have you seen the documentary Cephalopods of the Smiling Sea?

No. Was there tentacle sex?

Now that you mention it, there was. It was a bit sad.

Sad as in a lousy performance, or sad boohoo?

Sad because the male – are you sure you want to hear this?

Fascinated. Go on.

The male detaches a special arm, covered in sperm, and presents it to the female.

He gives her his arm?

Not always. Sometimes the male inserts the arm himself. In the oviduct.  Sometimes the female takes it with her for later.

And there's a market for that? Also: ew.

Oh, absolutely. Octopus porn was the most searched term in Great Wyk three years running.

I remember that – they had the infamous octopus ranch.

[leoandsapphire]

Anyone else out there an intuitive writer? I’ve only recently stumbled upon this definition, but it’s been an amazing revelation to me. I’m an infj, and though I had purchased The INFJ Writer, by Lauren Sapala, I’d never read it. Then I watched her three short videos below (scroll down to the third one on the page to start). It’s opened up and improved my writing process so much that I wanted to share it. Each video is prefaced by information about a class that Lauren is teaching, but what she talks about afterwards is really enlightening. Quick clues that you might be an IW: outlines and diagramming stymie you, when you write it may feel like you’re translating what you observe and feel from the characters and the surroundings. You may also have difficulty finishing stories you start (ahem). If you identify as strongly with what she says as I did, I’d love to know about it.

http://laurensapala.com/?p=11231

[nurdles]

Here in America we celebrate something called Thanksgiving. It’s a day where we gather with our extended families and give thanks that we don’t have to see them all the time. For those needing a distraction, I’m happy to say that Chapter 30 of Bound Together is online at last! https://archiveofourown.org/works/1542590/chapters/51472528.

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

[nurdles]

there are eight mentions of “tentacles” in Bound Together. Its about to get a couple more.

[envymalice]

My brain when im about to go to sleep:

[leoandsapphire]

Nothing to ask, but I am so happy to hear that this wonderful fan-fiction will be continuing. Since the massive disappointment of Season Eight, I have taken refuge in fan-fiction. I have mostly been reading GoT fan-fic, but a recommendation on the Jaime/Brienne board on Reddit led me to "Bound Together," and the wonderful writing and characterization have kept me mesmerized. Thank you for all the work you have done, and I am looking forward to more of it.

Aw, thank you, nonny! And thanks to whoever recommended the fic to you. Season eight was a disaster. I try not to think about it, because it still makes me angry and I hate to waste my righteous fury on a couple of talentless fuckbois.

Anyway, yes, the fic will continue, and soon. I'm getting close to wrapping up chapter 30.

My cat Lucy promises to keep me writing:

[leoandsapphire]

Updates on the status of Bound Together:

Yes, it's still alive! The photo below contains very minor spoilers.

And that's not including all the typed stuff. My latest idea for actually getting things posted is to break my mammoth chapters into many smaller, more frequent ones. Seems simple, right? I just need to get out of my own way.

More spoilers: you’ll be seeing almost all of the tertiary characters again. Tyrion, Red, Margaery, Hyle, Tywin, even Damon. Lots more WhiskyLovers. Maybe a bathtub at some point, if convenient.

I'm pulling all the threads together that I can, so if you've wondered about something in the story and would like to see it resolved, let me know! Or if you just got something to say or questions about Bound Together (be nice). Keep the story alive for me, and I'll do the same for you.

And hey, it was so nice to see Jaime and Brienne in their wedding clothes at the Emmys!

[justangrymacaroni]

Writers

Writer says: So I had this crazy idea one day and I just had to work on it. Here ya go!

Writer means: So I had this crazy idea either right before getting in the shower or right before falling asleep so I grabbed my fucking laptop and shat all over it to create the steaming pile of crap that I now lay before you. I don’t even know if it’s good anymore. I haven’t slept in two days.

Writer says: Wow, real life’s getting busy! Sorry on the slow updates.

Writer means: My life is a literal storm of shit at the moment. Why did I decide to do this. Why am I still doing this. Everything around me is spinning out of control and I am staying up ‘til 5:30 in the morning every night to create a piece of work that will only get two comments and 12 demands for quicker updates. I hope no one’s mad at me, all I wanted to do was write.

Writer says: Wow! Would you look at that! I updated on time! Please enjoy!

Writer means:  WOOOOOOHOOOOOO BITCHES LOOK AT THIS PRODUCTIVE ASSHOLE GO YEEEEEHAAAAWWWW TAKE THAT YOU NASTY REVIEWERS ALWAYS DEMANDING ME TO BE FASTER! I GOT THIS SHIT I GOT THIS SHIT

Writer says: This chapter was a toughie. Glad it’s finally done!

Writer means: I don’t know if this is good or not. I honestly don’t fucking know. I’ve read the same words over and over and over again and I just couldn’t look at it anymore. My beta said it was ok but I’m not confident but HOLY SHIT I JUST NEED TO STOP WRITING THIS FUCKIGN CHAPTER.

Writer says: Thanks for reading!

Writer means: Please, oh please oh please oh please leave me a review. A comment. Anything. Please tell me you’re out there. Please tell me someone is reading this.

Writer says: I just want to say that real life is getting pretty hectic right now. Please try to be patient with me, I know you guys want updates. Thanks! :)

Writer means: FUCK. YOU. Who the fuck do you think you are, demanding shit from me?! You don’t know my life! I have a very busy life! I create shit for free, you entitled son of a pig-fucker! STOP LEAVING ME COMMENTS TELLING ME TO UPDATE SOON OR I SWEAR TO GOD I’LL PUKE ALL OVER MY COMPUTER 

Writer says: What’s gonna happen next? Who knows? Hee hee ;)

Writer means: I have no fucking clue what the next chapter is going to look like. What’s my plot? I don’t know. I feel no emotion.

Writer says: Please leave a comment! It helps me write!

Writer means: I am begging you to leave me a comment because I swear it’s the only thing that’s keeping me motivated right now, I hate the work I put out and I need reassurance that people are actually enjoying this.

Writer says: I hope you enjoyed that chapter, big things are coming up! ;)

Writer means: Buckle up bitches, someone’s gonna die.

Writer says: I know I’ve missed a few updates, but I swear I plan on finishing this story! 

Writer means: *high pitched eternal screeching*

Writer says: Here we are at long last! This has been one wild ride. I want to thank you all so much for your support and love, I adore each and every one of you. I am so happy to say that this story has come to a wonderful close.

Writer means: My body is numb. Voices call out to me from the void, but I can no longer hear them over the beating of my racing heart. I am stressed to the point where I feel no relief. The story is done. It’s fucking DONE. I loved it, I hated it, it was a fucking storm of horror and pain. I can no longer see color. Now I can at last relax and…wait……wait a second………..holy shit I just thought of the best idea for a one-shot that’s totally gonna turn into a 50 chapter slow burn AU fic leT’S FUCKING DO THIS

[leoandsapphire]

I love this fic so much ! Much more than I would have ever imagined when I started reading it. You managed to create such a wonderful story and also build such an amazing world around it. I live for all the little plays on the names from the books, all the brands you have come up with. I can't wait for it to go on!

Thank you! It is an odd premise that evolved in unexpected ways. I’ve had so much fun with the names and bits of the GoT world, and I’m delighted when people catch them. I’ve got a pretty funny one in the next chapter, too. I even drew a logo for it. I really need to get that chapter finished...:-)

[leoandsapphire]

I just finished Bound Together, and gods do I need more! Please continue 🙏 I realise that the last update was before season 8 aired. I hope that it didn't stop you from continuing the story. Don't let D&D stop you from finishing this gem of a fic. Please, I do need more 🙏🙏🙏❤️

Hi, Nonny! I’m not letting season 8 sour me - I didn’t watch episode 6 at all, and only skimmed 5. I don’t read negative meta or watch interviews that discuss/try to justify the ending, and I don’t look at pictures of anything past mid-episode 4. Show stops there for me.

No, it’s mostly real life/family distracting me (and Good Omens!) but I just wrote some Whisky Lovers bits the other night. I’m excited about the things I have planned, and this will get finished.

Thanks for writing!

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[intovertedblackblogger-deactiva]

I laughed at this!

[leoandsapphire]

Thanks for (most of) a great story. I've been reading it over the last couple of days! Love the story! Things that you must wrap up: 1) the sex swing must happen. 2) Jamie needs to relax a little and quit thinking about hitting people when someone with a penis approaches Brienne. 3) the back seat of Brienne's car needs to happen. 4) Brienne needs closure with Hyle Hunt. She can destroy his ego, or his face, I don't care which. 5) bathtub?

Hi there! Excellent list! I love hearing about things that need to be resolved - give ‘em to me, readers!

1) The sex swing is something I’ve written bits of, but the toys have yet to be explored, and I can’t decide which gets priority. Those Thursday chapters can get pretty long.

2) I agree, Jaime needs to cool it with the jealousy, though hitting Connington was justified. I do have plans to address his hot-headed reactions and assumptions.

3) Backseats will figure in somewhere, I promise. Very important.

4) Hyle Hunt has a role to play, but not for a few chapters.

5) Bathtub. Definitely happening, but too many ideas swirling around bc JB bath is all things. Not sure where it fits in yet.

I have so many things planned that aren’t even on your list. :) Thanks for writing - this was fun.