i mean spn may be a clusterfuck at the moment but without it i would definitely not have spent the afternoon hanging out with @lethalqueerwitch in the middle of sweden today (nor a weekend with @majesticduxk in the middle of poland last november) so that is pretty fucking cool
Since I joined the SPN Family I’ve made a lot of amazing friends, and I’m proud to count Ship among them. When they’re not making me laugh with gloriously crafted puns, or parenting their adorable child-spawn, they can be often be found writing some truly fantastic Destiel fics. So, in honor of Ship’s birthday I thought I’d give a shout-out to three of my favorite fics! I highly recommend you check them out!
For Science - “Think of it like an experiment," says Dean. "You’re testing a hypothesis as to whether or not a desirable response can be achieved through the stimulation of the anus via the application of a willing volunteer’s muscular hydrostat.”
Cas raises an eyebrow. “Are you actually trying to use the scientific method to talk me into letting you lick my asshole?”
Remarkable - It’s only Castiel’s first day as a teacher at All City Elementary in Sioux Falls, and he’s already been warned by four teachers, the guidance counselor, the principal, and the librarian to watch out for Ben Braeden’s father. Unluckily for Castiel, Dean turns out to be just as “helpful” as everyone’s said, bringing in stacks of literature and just as many ideas for how Mr. Milton can encourage his students to be more socially conscious. Castiel dismisses him every time with hardly a second thought.
When Ben brings in his Patriot Day essay assignment, Mr. Milton can't help but change his mind.
Orange You Glad - Dean hates farmers markets and everything that they stand for. However, following a conversation with a new friend, an aptly-timed epiphany, and some impromptu pie-sharing, Dean's definitely rethinking that opinion.
What exactly does ECKC stand for, and what is it? Just some fic writers who are friends? Or is it something others can get involved in?
I’ve actually answered the first question before. I’ve answered the third, as well.
As to the second question, yes, we’re a group of authors/artists/fanpersons that became good friends. Essentially, we hang out in a Skype chat and yell about shipping and fandom, beta and cheer on each other’s work, and share pornography. This occasionally often spills over onto Tumblr and Twitter.
From the Management comes A CELEBRATORY ANNOUNCEMENT:
“fozmeadows, who was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer for her blog, Shattersnipe, has secured a two book deal with Angry Robot. An Accident of Stars will be released in summer 2016, and a second book will follow with its date yet to be announced.” Learn more about An Accident of Stars at the article from The Bookseller linked above or on her tumblr. Many congratulations! We’re all supremely excited, and you should be, too.
Here’s what else you may have missed:
FANFIC <1k:
“I remembered you.” (Bucky/Steve; MCU, not rated) by bettydays
“We used to do this.” (Bucky/Steve; MCU; mature) by bettydays
“Like, seriously, this guy lives for the holiday.” (Castiel/Dean; SPN; not rated) by kanoitrace
the conversation with agirlfromottawa that inspired the fic
“surfacing” (Hannibal/Will; Hannibal; general) by museaway [also on tumblr]
“He’s staying right here.” (Castiel/Dean; SPN; not rated) by shiphitsthefan
FANFIC 1-3k:
“The Great Snuggie War” (gen; SPN/DtA; general) by agentfreewill
“Steve has gotten really good at drawing manbuns.” (Bucky/Steve; MCU; not rated) by bettydays
“Kiss and Guess” (Castiel/Dean; SPN; teen and up) by habitatfordeanwinchester [also on tumblr]
“The Hottie Downstairs” (Jessica/Sam, Castiel/Dean; SPN; teen and up) by kanoitrace
“Skin” (Castiel/Dean; SPN; explicit) by tragidean
FANFIC 3-5k:
“Five Times Derek Shared A Bed, And One Time He Shared A Home” (Derek/Stiles, Derek/Paige, Kate/Derek, Jennifer/Derek, Derek & Laura, Braeden/Derek; Teen Wolf; teen and up) by fozmeadows
“If Love Was Fair” (Castiel/Dean; SPN; teen and up) by tragidean
FANFIC 5-10k:
“your heartbeat with mine” (Castiel/Dean; SPN; teen and up) by museaway
“The Safest Place” (Castiel/Dean; SPN; explicit) by tragidean
FANFIC UPDATES:
Venus in Vibranium (Bucky/Steve, Steve/Natasha, Bucky/Natasha, Bucky/Steve/Natasha, Peggy/Steve; MCU; explicit) by bettydays
If Angels are Fairytales, Dean is a Prince (Castiel/Dean, Anna/Dean, Dorothy/Charlie, Balthazar/Castiel; SPN; teen and up) by kanoitrace
Touch Me (I’m a Celebrity) (Castiel/Dean, Alastair/Meg, Ruby/Meg, Abaddon/Ruby; SPN; explicit) by kanoitrace
Read on for edits, graphics, fanart, and more.
EDITS & GRAPHICS:
lethalgirlsclub:
“The Night Sky Constellations” [WTNV; graphic]
habitatfordeanwinchester:
“a thing isn’t beautiful because it lasts” [SPN; graphic]
“i don’t believe in destiny” [SPN; graphic]
“you can be good” [SPN; graphic]
“there’s a dead girl inside me” [SPN; graphic]
“tell me, atlas” [SPN; edit]
“it ain’t a star” [SPN; graphic]
“i’d rather be full of storms” [SPN; graphic]
“you didn’t really need me” [SPN; graphic]
GIFS & SCREENCAPS:
habitatfordeanwinchester
“how are you, dean?” [SPN; gifs]
“Can I tell you something if you promise not to tell another soul?” [SPN; screencaps]
“Come on...I’m prayin’, okay?” [SPN; screencaps]
“Buzz me back once you’ve seen the spreadsheets.” [SPN; screencaps]
“Jimmy Novak in ‘The Rapture’” [SPN; gifs]
“He’s not on any flatbread...” [SPN; screencaps]
“I need you...” [SPN; screencaps]
FANART:
lethalgirlsclub
“domestic!stucky with dog” [MCU; ]
ORIGINAL WORKS:
“How to Art Like a Real Artist!” by glassclosetcastiel
relucant is chronicling her travelventure at her blog Bike the Pain Away
“Seattle: Placeholder”
“Seattle: things and stuff”
TEXTLOSOPHY:
kanoitrace:
“Cockles headcanons involving Vicki and Danneel” (collaboration with agirlfromottawa) [SPN RPS]
“Review of The Threesome Handbook” [non-fandom, sort of]
WHAT IS THIS I DON’T EVEN:
habitatfordeanwinchester:
“putting someone on blast: a guide by castiel and nicki minaj” [SPN]
So I had a dream last night that Bettycon 2.0 was happening, except it was at my house. And even more except that I didn't know about it until ephemeralcastiel, bettydays, agentfreewill, and shiphitsthefan showed up on my doorstep. viscouslover apparently wasn't there (what else did you have to do, Sach? Sheesh!). habitatfordeanwinchester wasn't there, either, but I can only assume she had to work lol. Fun dream, though strange because timelines were all kinds of messed up. But I think the short of it is that I miss you dorks!
At long last, bettydays and I are here to answer some of your burning questions. Thank you to everyone who wrote in! If you don’t see your question answered, that’s because it’s likely buried somewhere in the 2 hours of us giggling at each other, but it may make it into a potential part two. Thanks guys!
The past two weeks have been busy for fandom. First was the release of the Captain America: Civil War trailer; it was a time of great flailing. Next was the deadline and the subsequent art claims for the DCBB, which caused much nail-biting. Then the chemists Actor+Ackles and their best buddy Moosalecki all won surfboards; while the Management isn’t sure what, precisely, they’re supposed to do with them, we happily sailed the resultant wave of joy. Many of us have been in a state of mollusk-ine meltdown since two certain someones decided to sail their own damn ship. In the face of all of this glee, the ECKC still managed to exercise their abundant creativity. Here’s what you may have missed:
FANFIC 1-3k:
“I’ll Be Home With You” (Castiel/Dean; SPN; teen and up) by fozmeadows [part two of the Healing Hands series]
“He isn’t exactly sure why his heart is in his throat.” (Castiel/Dean; SPN; not rated) by habitatfordeanwinchester
FANFIC 3-5k:
“The Ass Championships” (Bucky/Steve; MCU; teen and up) by bettydays
FANFIC 5-10k:
“There is a Garden” (Castiel/Dean; SPN; teen and up) by glassclosetcastiel
FANFIC 10k+:
“Something Good” (Castiel/Dean, Aaron/Dean, Dean/Other[s], Castiel/Other[s]; SPN; explicit) by tragidean
FANFIC UPDATES:
Venus in Vibranium (Bucky/Steve, Steve/Natasha, Bucky/Natasha, Bucky/Steve/Natasha, Peggy/Steve; MCU; explicit) by bettydays [two chapters]
His Partner in Crime (Castiel/Dean; SPN; teen and up) by glassclosetcastiel [timestamp; complete]
Red Right Hand (Castiel/Dean; SPN; explicit) by not-a-natural-born-idjit [three chapters]
Read on for fanart, meta, textual musings, and more.
EDITS, GRAPHICS, & SCREENCAPS:
bettydays:
“ain’t no grave” [MCU; edit]
“are not my sorrows deep” [MCU; edit]
habitatfordeanwinchester:
“gifset for ‘The Ass Championships’” [MCU; edit]
“it is we who pull their strings” [MCU; edit]
FANART:
“Happy Birthday, Misha” by glassclosetcastiel [SPN; pencil]
“trueform!Castiel” by museaway [SPN; Procreate for iPad]
META:
“i kept looking for water, & water found me; or, a long post about kink & a piece of fanfic that just won’t leave me alone” by bert-and-ernie-are-gay [SPN/KLFW]
ORIGINAL WORKS:
“Some Ideas for Leaving Good AO3 Feedback” by bettydays
“Learn the Difference Between Constructive Criticism and ‘I Don’t Like This’” by bettydays
“Betty Ripley” by horrorfemme1138 [acrylic on 11x14 canvas]
“Heathers: Are We Going to Prom or to Hell?” by horrorfemme1138 [article for From the Projection Room]
“Rebecca, Rowena, Puppies, Fanfic” by fozmeadows
“On Queerness, Subversion, Autonomy, and Catharsis: B.R. Sanders’ Ariah Reinvents the Bildungsroman” by fozmeadows [article for TOR.com]
relucant is chronicling her travelventure at her blog Bike the Pain Away
“GISHWHES!”
TEXTLOSOPHY:
“With Apologies to Oscar Wilde, Who Probably Wouldve Shipped It” by fozmeadows [SPN RPS]
habitatfordeanwinchester:
“Earlier at the CW Headquarters” [SPN]
“that sounds fake, but okay” [SPN]
“somehow i am still expected to function” [MCU]
“i shit you not” [non-fandom, yet still fanfic]
“puzzles that deliver bad news” [non-fandom, night blogging]