#karimac

[arrthurpendragon]

There's so many I love! Including you! But I want to give special shout outs to residentdormouse, darsynia, asirensrage, muchadoaboutcj, munstysmind, and ninjasawakenedmystars. They are all so gracious and lovely and have wonderful spirit and talent.

And an even bigger shout out to karimac who is the most beautiful human beings on earth. Just so gifted in her story telling. And she always makes me smile and brightens my dad whenever she responds to something I post :)

@residentdormouse

@darsynia

@asirensrage

@muchadoaboutcj

@munstysmind

@ninjasawakenedmystars

@karimac

[bruce-slutsteen]

And this is my final OC Creator Bingo question, Jess. Well, it isn't a question so much as a word or two of praise. I know that this event was started as a way to bring the OC community together, and I have seen the work of so many creative people I might have otherwise missed. This is a standing ovation for you and your works! Take a bow!

I don't have words. This is so kind. All I can say is thank you.

[bruce-slutsteen]

On to question 3--do you have a "system" for picking out names or finding face claims? Or do you look to certain sources for inspiration?

I'm not sure I'd call it a "system".

For face claims:

Sometimes, I get a general idea for a character like Nisha and then think back to actors I could use. I've always enjoyed Tiya Sircar and want her in more stuff. Other times, they come fully formed like Madison Egan. She was never anyone, but Brie Larson. I knew the character would have a rough journey and I knew Brie had the chops for it.

I do try to stick within in the same era which is why Carrie Fisher is an OC for two 1980's films. It really takes me out of a story if a face claim doesn't fit and I hold myself to that.

For names:

I tend to look at popular names for the year they were born for first names (if one doesn't come to me right away). As for surnames, I usually check the ethnicity and find a list.

I used to be really precious about name meanings and all that, but I'm older now and more boring.

Thank you for these wonderful questions.

[bruce-slutsteen]

More for OC Creator Bingo! I love that you write across so many fandoms! Do you find it hard to juggle all your muses? Does it help that you have a few groups for particular fandoms (Veep, Succession), so it makes them easier to handle?

I’m so impressed with people who dedicate themselves to a fandom. I’m hopping from one to the next. I don’t find it hard to juggle because they are so different from the plot to the characters. MCU is so big and extraordinary whereas Ted Lasso and Succession are more intimate and character based. I was saying to a friend the only whiplash I get is tone. Going from romcom Ted Lasso vibes to on fire dumpster Succession takes a minute, but it’s all fun.

I would find it more challenging to juggle multiple stories with the same fandom and pairing. I don’t quite understand what you mean by groups? If you mean, OC families, that definitely helps. Thank you for this lovely question.

[megandaisy9]

Happy Birthday, Megan! May the year ahead give you many more reasons to celebrate! 🎉🎂

Thank you! 😄🎉

[megandaisy9]

Sorry I am late for this, @megandaisy9! I hope you had a great 25th birthday celebration this weekend! Wishing you all the best for the coming year!

Hey! I hope all is well? @karimac 😄👋

It's okay, no worries! :) Thank you, I really appreciate it! :)

[come-along-pond]

More on “The Soldier’s Daughter”—I am not sure if you have more of this story on a site outside of Wattpad, but I’d love to read it if you do. Seeing El take a place in any Young Avengers-type story would be wonderful if you are continuing with the series. Such a great read! #oc fanfic review exchange

Unfortunately that’s all I have written rn! I have SO many plans omg, you can see some of them of you scroll through her tag! I’m so happy you enjoyed reading!

[come-along-pond]

More on “The Soldier’s Daughter”--The inclusion of the HYDRA-infiltrated SHIELD as her creators makes so much sense. Nat as a surrogate mother is perfect. And Steve stepping up to his new role? Classic. I’d love to learn more about her mother Freya and about what her powers might mean for El down the road. #oc fanfic review exchange

fun fact: freya’s powers are the only reason her and El survived.