Jul 15, 2021
NUMAIR IS GETTING A SECOND TEMPESTS AND SLAUGHTER BOOK THIS AUGUST?!. ONE MONTH FROM NOW.
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NUMAIR IS GETTING A SECOND TEMPESTS AND SLAUGHTER BOOK THIS AUGUST?!. ONE MONTH FROM NOW.
safdkasjhd the sheer DEGREE of fight-or-flight i'm feeling from this information is insane BUT THANKS FOR THE HEADSUP
2017 Writing Round-Up
Total year-long word count:
368,981
only counting what’s posted on AO3
Word count by fandom:
Yowamushi Pedal - 4232 Free! - 5126 Haikyuu!! - 10,750 Kuroko no Basuke - 18,953 Voltron - 71,180 (plus 64k waiting to post) Yuri!!! on Ice - 191,981
The math isn’t adding up...I think I messed up somewhere, lol. But you get the gist.
Fics completed:
65 (plus tumblr-only drabbles)
Works-in-progress
3 or 4...or 7...?
Looking back, did you write more fic than you thought you would this year, less, or about what you'd predicted?
I guess I felt like I hadn’t written very much. But looking at those numbers, I definitely contributed to my fandoms!
What pairing/genre/fandom did you write that you would never have predicted in January?
Voltron, for sure. I was definitely avoiding it, since I’d seen/heard such negative things about the fandom. But I’ve met so many wonderful people who enjoy it (as well as other fandoms I’m in) so it was definitely worth it!
What's your own favorite story of the year? Not the most popular, but the one that makes you happiest?
Uninhibited (OtaYuri - Yuri!!! on Ice - Rated T) It was so much fun to write and it felt complete when I finished. The scenes I had in mind worked out just as I imagined and that hardly ever happens, heh.
I also really liked Anastasis (EmiMike - Yuri!!! on Ice - Rated T) because I love Hybrid Child and I will continue writing that AU for my favorite pairings until its creator comes after me, lol.
Did you take any writing risks this year? What did you learn from them?
I wrote in a lot of languages I don’t fully understand. Not full works, but parts of works were written in Italian, Czech, and Russian - like dialogue - and, if not for the wonderful friends I’ve met on tumblr, I think I would have butchered those beautiful languages.
Your best story of this year:
I think Swept Away (EmiMike - Yuri!!! on Ice - Rated T) was probably my best because it had the most responses and reader interaction. I wrote it as I went (not much planning involved, lol) and the support for the pairing and au was just wonderful!
Your most popular story of this year:
Definitely Back to You (Klance - Voltron - Rated T) It might just be because Klance is very popular, but it also has the kudos and comment to go along with those hits, so I think it’s safe to say that it’s pretty popular (in comparison, of course)
Story of yours most under-appreciated by the universe, in your opinion:
Probably a tie between Red Koi (SouRin - Free! - Rated T) any of my non-Klance Voltron fics. That’s not to say that the vld fics don’t get love and appreciation (They do! And I’m so thankful for it!) but Klance is so popular, it sort of takes the attention away when people peruse my work.
As for Red Koi. Free! as a fandom was pretty dead at that time, so that’s probably part of it. I was so happy with how it turned out and it was my first time writing something based on an artist’s lovely creation. I was kind of bummed people didn’t really check it out. (But it’s all good) :)
Most fun story to write:
Either Return to the Space Mall (Klance - Voltron - Rated T) or Gym Dates (Shklance - Voltron - Rated T) Both were fun for different reasons. RttSM felt like I was writing an episode of the show, tbh. Not one they’d air (because there’s a pairing in it) but one that the writers might get a good laugh out of reading. Gym Dates is my ‘I don’t feel like doing work, so let me write for my fun au’ fic.
Story with the single sexiest moment:
Hmmm...that’s a tough one. I’d have to go with Oral Exam (EmiMike - Yuri!!! on Ice - Rated M) It’s more implied, but sometimes that’s sexier. Maybe? Idk. But I liked it, hehe.
Most "Holy crap, that's wrong, even for you" story:
Okay, so...I went through a thing where I could write nsfw stuff. Like...I wanted to, but it wasn’t coming out right. I’ve been a real “T-Rated” writer for a lot of this year. So, I’d have to say my one and only nsfw voltron fic. Bath Bomb (Lance Solo - Voltron - Rated E) I just felt forced. The sfw parts are great (imo) and I love them. But the actual nsfw bit seems...lack-luster. You could tell I wasn’t comfortable or happy with it.
Story that shifted your own perceptions of the characters:
I’m going to go with Boundaries (KuroKen - Haikyuu!! - Rated M) because it was my first time really delving into sexuality for the two of them together.
Hardest story to write:
Definitely True Heroes (EmiMike - Yuri!!! on Ice - Rated T) Not only was it a cover for someone who dropped out of the EmiMike Exchange, but, as much as I love Super Hero movies...I know nothing about writing them, lol. This was before I watched BNHA or Tiger & Bunny, so I was mostly going off of what I remembered from X-Men AU, haha. I did have a lot of help, though. Thank goodness!
Biggest disappointment:
More Of You (EmiMike - Yuri!!! on Ice - Rated E) This was a continuation of Rhinestone Chucks - which I loved!! - but it just...I dunno. People wanted more and I wrote it, but I didn’t feel like it was my best work. This was the start of my inability to write nsfw this year, lol.
Biggest surprise:
I don’t think I planned on writing an Inch-High Samurai AU - Sanzun-bōshi: Shirogane Takashi (Shance - Voltron - Rated G) - but I’m so glad I did. It doesn’t have a lot of hits, but people seem to like it (and senpai noticed me, so...) Yeah. That one was really fun.
Most unintentionally telling story:
Boundaries (KuroKen - Haikyuu!! - Rated M)
Favorite opening line(s):
Opening and Closing lines are hard, okay? But I really liked the way I started Among the Stars (Klance - Voltron - Rated T) - even though I totally abandoned it to write my bb and I haven’t come back yet... oops. Anyway, here’s the line:
“I really don’t think this is a good idea, Your Highness,” Hunk said nervously, gaze darting from side to side before settling on his prince, who was tugging on the rope of knotted bedsheets tied to the heavy desk by his window.
“First of all,” he began, seeming suitably pleased with the makeshift rope’s strength, “It was my idea, so, of course it’s a good one. Secondly,” he lifted the pile of sheets and threw them out the window, watching as they unfurled, creating the perfect escape route. “You’ve known me for, like, my whole life, Hunk. Just call me Lance.”
Favorite closing line(s):
Gosh, these are even more difficult than Opening lines. Wow, um... How about the ending of Peaceful Negotiations (Klance line, but it’s really Shance/Sheith with future Shklance - Voltron - Rated T):
Seeming to mistake his distress for misunderstanding, Keith continued. “Lance, he’s not bigger th-”
But Lance just held a hand up, silencing him. Then he sunk down into the couch, crossing his arms over his chest and glaring up at the other man. “I fucking hate you.”
So much for peaceful negotiations.
Favorite 5 line(s) from anywhere:
Most of these will be Lance because I love writing him and I’ve written him most often, so...
From Return to the Space Mall (Klance - Voltron - Rated T):
Lance’s brows rose to his hairline. “Uh, if you’re asking why I saved us back there-”
“Why didn’t you correct him?” He frowned. “Now he thinks we’re…” Keith lowered his voice to a whisper, “Dating.”
“No.” Lance held a hand up, gesturing between them. “He thinks Lanzo McCool and Fangs are dating.”
Keith groaned. “Stop calling me that. And Lanzo McCool? Are you serious?”
From Back to You (Klance - Voltron - Rated T):
“...we were chasing Lotor through the wormhole he created while trying to keep it open with what turned out to be a wormhole of our own.”
“So, it’s like…wormception?” Lance offered and Pidge gave him a look.
“If that helps you…”
From Lotor Baby (Lancelot - Voltron - Rated T):
“You thought…”
“You were singing your list,” Lotor finished for him. “Odd, but, then again,” he smirked, “You’ve always been a little different.”
“Oh, Baby, no, I-” Lance cut himself off with a nervous little laugh. “Are you telling me you’ve never heard that song before?” he asked and Lotor – looking rather unimpressed – shook his head. “Eartha Kitt? Madonna?” he questioned and received the same response. “Sweet plantains…”
Lotor pursed his lips. “I’m beginning to think I’ve misinterpreted something,” he mused.
From Uninhibited (OtaYuri - Yuri!!! on Ice - Rated T):
“Ah, Yuuri,” Victor began, wrapping an arm around his fiancé’s waist. “Remember when I dropped everything and flew out to see you?”
“Yes,” the other man said with a snort. “But at least Otabek gave Yurio a heads up, as opposed to waiting completely naked in the onsen.”
“Good times, good times,” the older man sighed happily.
“Ugh, will you two shut it!” Yuri stamped his foot, chipping the ice. “This isn’t about you.”
“That’s right,” Mila said and before Yuri could thank her, she continued. “This is about Otabek and this extreme gesture of love for our little Yura.”
“I hate this freaking family,” the blond muttered under his breath.
From Swept Away (EmiMike - Yuri!!! on Ice - Rated T)
“But I don’t want you to die,” he sobbed, his face twisted in agony.
“Emil,” he breathed, reaching up to brush some of his tears away. His gaze fell to Emil’s lips, a little chapped but looking just as soft as ever. Just once, he thought. There was no reason to feel embarrassed now. “I’m sorry,” he whispered and then kissed him softly.
He was surprised when Emil wrapped his arms tightly around him, pressing their lips together more firmly and pulling him close to his chest. The kiss tasted salty, but still oh so sweet. And when they broke apart, Michele’s chest felt lighter. He smiled up at Emil, who returned the sentiment, albeit sadly, and touched his forehead to Michele’s. “Don’t go,” Emil murmured against his lips.
“I-” but Michele gasped, a searing pain weaving its way up his legs. He gripped the front of Emil’s shirt to steady himself and whipped his head to the side.
The sun was setting.
Top 5 scenes from anywhere you would choose to have illustrated:
Literally any of them. I would just explode with joy, tbh. I’ve had a few beautiful works of art based on my fics and I’m still screaming internally about them.
Fic-writing goals for next year:
Write more and also less. Don’t stress about it and don’t crank things out like a machine. Also, write what you enjoy. This is for me and everyone reading~
✌🏻 it’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life, and I’m feeling good ✌🏻
The Golden Girls are squad goals 🔗
Anyone else wondering what the fuck the "rug being pulled" or "making history" means if the ending is what has been spelled out for us? Because the way it "ends" doesn't warrant those sorts of reactions. What about the tweets? What about the hug? Clue has been a major part from the beginning. What about that? Too many things do not make sense for it to just end this way. Now that I've had time to calm down, I realize too many things just do not make sense to me. That's why I still believe and why I will continue to believe. I want to believe in our Dads and I will do just that. I believe in TJLC.
Im golden just like a triathlon athlete that stands in the highest golden pedestal of the medal block and awaits the anthem of his country and deep down in his mind he heard a voice say.... I'm Golden. Not by default but I'm golden not by popular demand but I'm Golden not because I workout on Saturdays and Sundays but I'm Golden not because I'm 6feet tall but I'm Golden not because I'm a saint but I'm golden not because I'm faithful but I'm Golden Guess what it's all GRACE that's why I'm Golden age today
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