Fanfic Author Appreciation
Okay so I’m a few days late for fanfic appreciation day but I should get this out of my system. I don’t comment nearly as much as I should, considering how much i love y’all’s fics. Fic adds so much to my daily life, every update brightens my mood so much, providing a welcome escape from stress or anxiety and prompting creativity. I like the fluffiest fluffy coffeeshop fics and the darkest, sickest, smuttiest angst. They all serve a purpose and each is a work of art, whether it’s a 500-word one shot or an epic multichapter novel.
That said here are a few of my favorite fanfic authors in no particular order:
@itsladykit - your fics have been a refuge for me ever since I first got into the UT fandom. From the first time I clicked on ‘broken bones’ to your latest updates. The writing is so fluid and easy to read somehow? The stories are so varied. But the main thing is the characters. They feel like family. The way you’ve described them and their struggles, the worlds you’ve created… The characterizations are so wonderful and the way they interact is addictive to watch. Your rus, edge, slim, red , cash and twist feel so alive the way you write them, and make me so fond of them? On my sad days I wish I could disappear into one of your fics. ‘Compound fracture’ ‘life cycles’ and ‘atypical’ are my current favorites but anything you write is a winner. If you never wrote another word I would continue to re-read your works forever, and fall in love all over again. I’m gonna stop now before it gets too embarrassing.
@alicedragons - just such superb writing and stories, I always jolt when one of your stories updates (lately ‘what’s in a name) and ‘argent night’ was what bloomed my love for spicyhoney. I didn’t click on it for a long time because I thought Edge would be the vampire (lol) but it ended up being this dark, complex, romantic, action packed and emotional epic. Definitely a favorite! Great characterizations and worldbuilding, dark and varied subjects, captivating stories!
@keelywolfe - simply incredible writing. I think anyone in the UT fandom (or anyone for that matter) can see the heart, skill and love that goes into these works. BAON has become such a massive, multilayered story that is always a treat to read. The relationship between stretch and edge is heartbreakingly beautiful and it’s so touching to read about their lives. It’s not always mushy and perfect between them, sometimes it’s troubling and difficult in a very realistic way (which is a feather in your cap in itself) but their steadfast love for each other is always unshakeable and keeps me hooked. Also the village AU, star wars AU, etc. I don’t understand how you can seamlessly shift between tones? Like the village AU seems almost ethereal while BAON seems more grounded? I don’t know how to describe it but it’s impressive.
@askellie - Delicious, heartbreaking and satisfying stories that hit all my kinks. Your writing seems effortless, the stories are dark, haunting, emotional suckerpunches. Such a treat to read, I’ve been a fan for a long time!
Also @ollie-oxen-free , @sansy-fresh , @angelia-dark y’all have amazing stories and writing too I have thoroughly enjoyed.
And all a y’all have inspired me to write my OWN fics, after years of putting it off due to insecurity. So thank you for constantly contributing to the fandom and enriching our lives with your works!