Sep 1, 2023
In which Jack is a lifeguard while Bitty runs a snack shack ⛱️
It was based off a prompt from @madisonandmore , you can find it on AO3 alongside many amazing works for this summer event ☀️
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In which Jack is a lifeguard while Bitty runs a snack shack ⛱️
It was based off a prompt from @madisonandmore , you can find it on AO3 alongside many amazing works for this summer event ☀️
☀️ Happy September 1st y’all! And happy Creator Reveal Day! ☀️
A huge thank you to everyone who has participated in any way: whether writing, recording, drawing, prompting, commenting, or reblogging, you’ve certainly brightened our summer! 💛
Without further ado, here are our amazing creators!
(Creators, please reach out if your tumblr handle below is incorrect or missed)
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A Sandy Situation by maanorchidee (@forabeatofadrum)
amphibious creatures by HowOldAreWe
Cowabunga by Mernium (@zimbits-my-love)
Crashing Into You by functionalgaypointdexter (forheart)
Eelgrass by perhapsajacket (@perhapsajacket)
Heard the Mermaids Singing by Humbuggy (@checkdeezpucks)
Hot-lanta by JustLookFrightenedAndScuttle (@justlookfrightened)
i'm starvin', darlin by Local_Queer (@a-very-gay-disaster)
like an ice cream cone by WrathoftheStag (@wrathofthestag)
Making My Head Spin by JustLookFrightenedAndScuttle (@justlookfrightened)
[podfic] getting used to letting go by hullomoon (@hullomoon)
[Podfic] shall i compare thee to a summer's day? by ChaosKiro (@chaoskiro)
Salt Water Hearts by Humbuggy (@checkdeezpucks)
sloshed with gold by nostalgicplant (@ohyoufool)
Stargazing, Skinny Dipping, and Slideshows by lincyclopedia (@the-lincyclopedia)
suddenly this summer it's clear by dessertwaffles (@dessertwaffles)
Summer Gothic by nurseysbeanie (chryysalis) (@nurseysbeanie)
tales of the off-season by Local_Queer (@a-very-gay-disaster)
The Way Way North by McBangle (@mcbangle)
Unnameable Truth by thefiveboxingwizards (@thefiveboxingwizards)
Wasteland Baby by Humbuggy (@checkdeezpucks)
we'll make out and take a mouthful of the summer time by RabbitRunnah (@doggernaut)
Wild and beautiful and drenched in sun by StarDryad (@lutzgocelly)
Madison & More Bingo 🏖🏕🏝
Here are some of my fave (so far) fics and art from the @madisonandmore summer prompt challenge!
Well, the start of September makes it feel like summer is fading. But don't worry, fearless reader! These summery fanfics will make you feel the sun on your face, the sand under your feet, and the scent of fresh-cut grass on the breeze!
Unnameable Truth (M) @thefiveboxingwizards | vacation, less than 5000 words, one-shot
I liked that this was a less sunny/happy/vacation-y story about repression and self-discovery. The summer's not happy and carefree for everyone. But there is hope at the end of this one.
Wasteland Baby (M) @checkdeezpucks | AU, one-shot
This surprised me! Despite the premise sounding a bit incongruous with Check Please, this was a great read. Mad Max Tater/Parse was a longshot for me but you proved me wrong, op. Would definitely not be mad if we got another chapter or two of this 👀
Hot-lanta (G) @justlookfrightened | Zimbits, vacation, one-shot
I keep thinking about this one, and Bitty/Jack's meet-cute and Bitty rollerblading. And quiches. And Tater being wingman!
suddenly this summer it's clear (T) @dessertwaffles | favourite ship, a work that made me laugh, one-shot
I actually snorted out loud while reading this standing out on the sidewalk in a crowd of people while waiting for the streetcar. I have no shame. It's funny and cute, read it!
like an ice cream cone (T) @wrathofthestag | SHITTY KNIGHT!!, food or baking, one-shot
Shitty's backstory is important to me (!!!) and this was great. Discussion question: Is the origin of Shitty's porn-stache tied to the memory of a moustachioed ice cream vendor he idolizes from his youth? You tell me. It was hard to see tiny Shitty going through family problems but his au pair seems like the coolest!
amphibious creatures (T) HowOldAreWe | fave ship, mermaids, frogs 🐸 , multi-chapter
I don't generally go for mermaid AUs but this was juuuust lovely! The frogs are wonderful here, and I really liked the setup and follow-through. And I'm not going to say any more than that Chowder makes a great appearance here :)
Making My Head Spin (E) @justlookfrightened | summer camp, zimbits, multi-chapter
Turns out I like fics where Bitty makes a go of it for the NHL! Loved seeing Jack and Bitty letting down their guard and risking being hurt in this one. Super sweet and a little spicy at the end :) Nothing better than that.
Heard The Mermaids Singing (M) @checkdeezpucks | rarepair, mermaids, one-shot
This was another work that wasn't sun-drenched and happy. I loved to see the gritty, almost gothic setting; loved to see some CP femmeslash. Loved to see the teeth and the texture here. Short and... piquant.
The Way Way North (T) by @mcbangle | zimbits, SHITTY KNIGHT!!, vacation, the beach, work that made me smile, frogs, multi-chapter
I keep thinking about this one. Listen, Shitty Knight is... essential. He is the GLUE that holds together CP Year One for me, okay? I know that this fic is primarily about Bitty and his parents' relationship, and his crush on Jack, and that is all done deftly and wonderfully. But Shitty is the standout for me here. (Also I now need to see the movie this is based on.)
Eelgrass (T) by @perhapsajacket | fave ship, the beach, vacation, multi-chapter (pending)
Just a nice AU where Dex is ho-humming through his vacation until he chances upon the cute local bookshop owner (enter Nursey) who has fallen into a tidepool and needs a hand. What could be more adorable than that? I liked seeing some of Dex's family and backstory here. And I would live to see more 👀
Cowabunga (G) @zimbits-my-love | art, surfing, the beach
This is super cute art and I loved the colour scheme. I can so imagine Bitty and Jack surfing together on vacation!
This was a fun summer challenge, thanks to all the organizers! I will be updating my own work, Summer Gothic, soon with a new chapter. (Sorry, I write slow. 🐌)
Well, hello there, honey! Fancy meeting you here!
The weather is (finally) warming up in the Samwell area and we're extremely pleased to announce that Madison & More, a new Check, Please! prompt fest, is now happening!!!
Here are some important details:
☀️The overall theme is Summertime, which could include Madison-based works (timely, since we figure Madison may be on people's minds now that the comic is appearing in mailboxes around the world now!), however prompts and works can be related to any characters or ships doing anything summery (hence the 'More' part of the fest name)!
☀️Prompting will open on AO3 beginning Monday, May 22nd at noon EDT. More on prompting guidelines will be posted here closer to that date!
☀️Prompts will be open for two weeks (until Monday, June 5th) at which point prompts may be claimed.
☀️All types of fanworks are welcome as prompt fills: written fics, podfics, filk/vids, any type of art or handmade fanwork, etc!
☀️Finished works will be due Friday, August 18th at midnight EDT so you'll have pretty much all summer to write, pod, draw, create!!
☀️Works will begin posting the following Monday, August 21st for everyone to enjoy as summer comes to a close.
We had so much fun bringing you @omgauplease in the spring, we just couldn't wait to do it all over again! We hope you will join us for Madison & More!!!
Get out the sunscreen, y'all, because our first day of sunny works is finally here, thanks to our fabulous creators!!!
[podfic] getting used to letting go (4 hours, 4 minutes)
Featuring: Derek "Nursey" Nurse/William "Dex" Poindexter, Chris "Chowder" Chow/Caitlin Farmer
Summary: Dex was supposed to have a fancy job in some city upon graduation, but his plans changed once his uncle died and left the family home in Maine to him. Without immediate obligations of their own, Nursey, Chowder and Farmer follow Dex up there to help him clear it out and clean it up.
[podfic of getting used to letting go]
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The Way Way North (14,027 words)
Featuring: Eric "Bitty" Bittle & Shitty Knight, Eric "Bitty" Bittle & Jack Zimmermann, Eric "Bitty" Bittle & Richard "Coach" Bittle, Eric "Bitty" Bittle & Suzanne Bittle, Eric "Bitty" Bittle & Samwell Men's Hockey Team
Summary: 15 year old Eric Bittle felt like he didn't fit in anywhere: the kids in his new high school didn't like him, his parents didn't understand him, and he recently had to give up his beloved figure skating. When his parents decided to rent a beach house at Cape Cod instead of their usual vacation spot, he was sure it would be a painfully boring summer vacation. But when he met the quirky staff of a nearby waterpark and the cute boy next door, the vacation started to seem a bit more promising...
Inspired by The Way Way Back (2013)
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Eelgrass (5,040 words, Chapter 1 of 3)
Featuring: Derek "Nursey" Nurse/William "Dex" Poindexter, William "Dex" Poindexter & Original Female Character(s)
Summary: Porter Bay, Maine, tends to stay the same, and Will likes it like that. But when a very attractive stranger opens a bookstore (of all things) in town, Will realizes that maybe it's time for him to change a bit himself.
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Salt Water Hearts (4,318 words)
Featuring: Eric "Bitty" Bittle/Jack Zimmermann
Summary: Jack should still be out on the water now, scrubbed alive with salt water and carving up the waves. Instead, he was on the sand, his wetsuit peeled down to his hips, a spare beginners board beside his own as he waited for his goddamn client that was goddamn late.
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Jack is a pro surfer hired to teach Eric Bittle (an upcoming Hollywood talent) to surf for The Breakers, Bittle's next feature film. They do not get off on the right foot.
Guess what, sunshine!? Claiming for Madison & More is now OPEN!
Prompts can be claimed and dropped anytime between now and Friday, August 18th.
You can claim any number of summery prompts, but please try to claim only those which you think you’ll be able to reasonably finish in the next two months.
Prompts can be claimed by more than one person. If you see a prompt you like that’s already been claimed, don’t be discouraged! We’re a big fan of the “more cake” philosophy!
If you have an idea that doesn’t fit into the 162 (!!!) existing prompts , feel free to claim one of the 3 “catch-all” prompts!
Check out all of the incredible prompts on AO3 and happy claiming!
Happy Friday, brahs!
This 'swawesome d-man pair is back and better than ever!
FAQ, n.
1. What exactly is the theme for this fest, anyways?
The main theme of the fest is summertime, basically anything that takes place in the summer, revolves around summertime activities or just the SMH fam being out of school! Madison-related works are absolutely welcome (and fall under the theme perfectly!), but it certainly does not have to be related to that particular time or place to be a part of the fest!
2. Do all the fanworks have to be canon compliant?
Of course not! We welcome any fanworks that are canon compliant, canon divergent or set in an alternate universe!
3. What types of fanwork are accepted into the fest?
Whatever your little heart desires, dear brah! If you're a writer, write a fic! If you love to pod, submit a podfic! If you're an artist like our manager Lardo, we'd love to see your artwork! All types of fanworks are welcome!
4. Is the fest limited to Zimbits or is it open to any ships?
The fest is absolutely not limited and fanworks related to any and all ships are welcome, as are Gen works! Bring on all the works featuring us (Ransom & Holster), obviously!
If you have any lingering questions, please hit up our ask box!
It's time, y'all.
Prompting for Madison & More is now officially OPEN!!!
Here's the AO3 link to add your prompts in now!
For more info about prompting and the process, please see our previous post!
Give us 15 of your best summery ideas filled with sunshine, swimming, sandcastles, sunglasses & sunscreen in Madison (or not!) & MORE!! Can't wait to see 'em, sweetpea!!!