belated fanfic authors appreciation post
So I was out of town this weekend and missed the appreciation day. BUT I thought I would make a list of some of my favorite fics/authors to celebrate it, even if it is a little late!
FICS THAT HAVE TOUCHED ME EMOTIONALLY
Take Our Ashes to the Ocean by caughtinanocean. I swear that wintergaydar must be sick of me talking ceaselessly about how perfect this fic is, but I refuse to quit lauding it. Urban fantasy with Bucky as Steve’s guardian angel, the prose and characterization are heartbreakingly beautiful, and Peggy’s role is terrifying and grand. I love this fic. I will never not love this fic. I cry every time I read it. And I’ve read it quite a few times.
All The Angels and The Saints by Speranza. Everything Speranza writes is gold, but this fic in particular SPEAKS TO ME. The HISTORICAL ACCURACY, MAN. As a history major/nerd, everything about this is perfect. The discussions of early 20th century liberal thought and gatherings are almost as good as the shattering love story.
AUs THAT I DIDN’T WRITE, BUT WISH I DID
Apes Debemus Imitari (We Should Imitate the Bees) by buckysbees. There was about a month and a half where I just had this in a window on my phone and reread it over and over. It never ceases to make me smile. Steve and Bucky both work at a farmer’s market and hate each other… or do they?
The Blind Leading by SkyisGray. Literally nothing is better than the actual summary: “Steve is specifically told not to fraternize with the independently contracted Winter Soldier.”
No Spirit Standing in the Sun by what_alchemy. Foster brothers separated at a young age, Steve and Bucky grow up and reunite years later in a frankly uplifting story about learning to love and forgive yourself.
if only you could see me (for the pie that i am) by bitelikefire (theoleo). STEVE BAKES FOR A LIVING. Other things happen, but Steve bakes a lot of very dramatic things that will make you very very hungry. Once inspired me to make cinnamon cupcakes. They tasted terrible, unlike this fic.
No Finer Mess to be Found by essieincinci. Chubby punk Bucky/Skinny tattoo artist Steve. One of very few fanfics that reads like real life? (If real life were awesome.) BONUS: Check out essieincinci‘s other AUs on her Tumblr. My fave is Fancy Business Man Steve.
the blood in your mouth by nighimpossible. YES, FRIENDS. A VAMPIRE AU. Bucky is a vampire, Steve is an art student, and LOVE IS IN THE AIR.
If You Liked The Book, You’ll Hate The Movie by paperclipbitch. THIS ISN’T STUCKY. It’s X-Men: First Class, but it’s so so good. Hank/Alex is my favorite part, but honestly every character has such an amazing plot line in this spiraling high school AU.
No Gods, No Masters, Just Me by OddityBoddity. Never before have I cried at the description of someone getting a dick piercing, but this fic did that.
The Good, the Bad, And the Fluffy by newredshoes. Bucky gives Bucky a therapy llama, and this fic gave me cramps from laughing so hard.
Cynics are Simply Thwarted Romantics by Reccea. Plays with all the fairy tale tropes I love, and should totally be the introduction of magic to the Marvel Universe in canon.
To the One I’ve Sinned Against by Dira Sudis. Another notch on my historical accuracy kink. (Is that a sentence that can be uttered?) Catholic guilt and boys finding themselves in the past and present.
4 Minute Window by Speranza. Everyone has read this, right? Let’s just assume no one hasn’t read this yet, and get on with it.
Not Another Supersoldier Fantasy by triedunture. Bucky finds a Captain America dildo. Spoiler: He uses it.
hold me until we crumble by queenklu. A sad, stagnant Steve Rogers goes on Antiques Roadshow and finds some interesting things that connect him to the past.
Tales of Love, Loss, and Insurance by parsnips. WARNING: WILL GIVE YOU TOO MANY FEELINGS ABOUT WOMBATS.
Sparked Up Like a Book of Matches by Sena. Honestly just a beautifully written fic about rediscovery, and recovery, and love, and sex, and just about everything I’ve ever looked for in this world.
BONUS: SOME AWESOME AUTHORS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW ON TUMBLR
wintergaydar greenbergsays essieincinci dickbattles skinnvsteve drop-deaddream ipoiledi notallbees tamthewriter softbrobucky morgan-leigh
I’m sure that I’m forgetting people because I follow so many awesome people, and if you think you should be on this list and aren’t, please let me know!!