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For the Love of Outlander Fanfiction 2018

January 1st - Memorable Canon Fic

“Out Of Time” by @futurelounging

I may be taking liberties here with “canon fic” but this story is canon in my opinion, so fight me.

In this fic @futurelounging explores the backstory of Henry and Julia Beauchamp, Claire’s parents. She creates a world and story that is completely unique to Outlander fanfiction and will have you hooked from the first chapter.

It’s hard to give any details without spoiling it, but if you read it, it’ll surely become canon for you as well!

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For the Love of Outlander Fanfiction 2018

January 3rd - Memorable Modern Day AU Fic

“Tall, Strong, and Extra Scot” by @thatsoccercoach

Read it on Tumblr or AO3.

I love TSES for how unique it is as a modern AU. Claire is a school counselor, Jamie owns a coffee shop, and romance ensues. Yet, this story is about so much more. Claire has an adopted son, Fergus, and Jamie is raising his younger brother, Willie, and it focuses on the family dynamics that the two of them must navigate because of this. It’s real, loving, and family oriented, exactly how I see canon Jamie and Claire.

Luckily for us as readers, @thatsoccercoach has added to this story with several extra shots and a second story arc. Read it, and then read the rest of it, I promise you’ll fall in love with this story.

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For the Love of Outlander Fanfiction 2018

January 4th - Fic you read more than once.

“Among Others” by @owlish-peacock36

Read it on AO3.

I love Bree. I love William. I love the thought of Bree and William together in Bees. So this quick little one shot is a favorite of mine.

@owlish-peacock36 is able to perfectly capture the awkwardness that is sure to come from Willie and Bree meeting again in book nine. But she also conveys the want that we know is there to be a family and to have a place where you are welcome no matter what.

I’ve gone back to it time and time again to get a wee fix for what I know is coming this year, I suggest you go get yours and get ready for Bees to be published!

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For the Love of Outlander Fanfiction 2018

January 2nd - Memorable Canon Divergent Fic

“Scottish Men” by @wunderlichkind for @otheroutlandertales

I’m a sucker for the few Roger x Claire fics this fandom has and “Scottish Men” is amazing! In the books DG drops hints that these two have a slight attraction, nothing to act on of course, but they’re there. So when @wunderlichkind decided to write this as a canon divergent fic I was so excited.

What may have happened if Claire went back to Scotland alone in 1968? Maybe a young Scottish professor would help her scratch an itch? You’ll just have to read it to find out!

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For the Love of Outlander Fanfiction 2018

January 5th - Fic that surprised you.

Fersali Ficlets by @ianmuyrray

Read them on Tumblr or AO3.

I was never a huge fan of Fergus and Marsali’s relationship in the books. I appreciated it and love them as characters, but the age difference always spooked me. Then @ianmuyrray came into my life, made me see them in a different light, and started writing her Fersali modern AU ficlets. And now I’m hanging out enjoying this ship immensely.

Though each ficlet can stand alone, as a series they tell the story of two people who came together quickly (and in a very NSFW way), had to work through all their personal demons, but love each other deeply.

These stories are hot, entertaining, and capture Fergus and Marsali beautifully. Read them and you’ll become a stowaway on the Fersali ship too.

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For the Love of Outlander Fanfiction 2018

January 7th - Unfinished fic that you would love to see updated in 2019.

“Funeral For The Author” by @futurelounging

This fic doesn’t exist, but I think “Death Of The Author” needs a sequel.

That’s all.

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Hey cows. What that anime you keep reblogging girl, looks hella interesting and by hella. i mean I simp.

YOU MEAN, JJK???? ONLY THE BEST NEW ANIME THIS SEASON???? 

it reminds me a lot of bleach, which i know you love. it’s on crunchyroll - jujutsu kaisen. you won’t be disappointed. 

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Kat Recommends: Our Story by @westerhos

Chapters: 15/15 Fandom: Outlander Series - Diana Gabaldon, Outlander (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Claire Beauchamp/Jamie Fraser Characters: Claire Beauchamp, Jamie Fraser, Faith Fraser, Ned Gowan, Frank Randall, Joe Abernathy, Geillis Duncan, Jenny Fraser, Brian Fraser, Ellen MacKenzie Fraser, Brianna Randall Fraser MacKenzie, Roger MacKenzie Wakefield Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Romance Series: Part 14 of For Imagine Claire and Jamie Summary:

A modern AU that follows Jamie and Claire’s relationship from start to finish. Takes place on Christmas Eve’s throughout 20+ years.

Kat’s Thoughts: A lot of us seem to be loving The Rivers Between Us by JMoonrise over on AO3, so I figured I would recommend another amazing story that has the same kind of angsty goodness. Our Story follows Jamie and Claire through the years, from falling in love young, to starting a life together, to heartbreak and beyond! Without giving too much away, I will say that it will give you the feels and rip your heart out, but it’s so worth it in the end. It’s not an old story, but I know there are a lot of new readers in the fandom now, so here’s one of my favorites y’all.

Go read it!