I'll watch anything

No, really. AO3 * English Pixie - my plushie-making blog

[tahariels]

Hi Tahariel! My name is Autumn (tiny_space on AO3). I've been a huge fan of All the Rest is Rust and Stardust; It's influenced my own imaginings and could easily stand as a fandom of its own, imo. Huge kudos to Spicedpiano as well! I recently made an AO3 account, and would love to post a work that's a compilation of links to music I've imagined going along with the fic and characters, plus a collection of internet images. Please, thoughts? I commented on Ch54 b/c I don't have a Tumblr.

Hi anon, I don’t think that would be a problem but Spicy literally just got married at the weekend (IT WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING, OMG) and so I can’t ask her until she’s back from her honeymoon! Can you check in with me in a week and I’ll let you know?

[tahariels]

Update

Lulu have come back to me and said they have issued refunds to anyone who bought the book, so if you did get an order I’m afraid it won’t be printed.

If there’s sufficient interest I may look into printing a different way - PM me if you’d be interested in that

[tahariels]

You could try one of the various printing services for zines/doujinshi. Lulu isn't intended for fanfic.

That’s not a bad idea, anon - thanks! Do you have any specific company recommendations?

[tahariels]

So sorry your lulu account has been suspended :( Everyday Love in Stockholm was the first cherik fic that made me go "oh, yes, this is it, this is what I've been looking for, this is what I wish I could write". I've read it at least a dozen times. It makes me angry, sad, happy, confused, joyful and hopeful. I've paid actual cash money for books that weren't a tenth as thoughtful and beautifully written. Thank you for making me laugh and cry. Hearts and flowers to you lovely author <3 ***

Thank you very much! I’m pretty annoyed right now as I’m sure you can imagine as it’s not like I was planning on going full on Fifty Shades. Perhaps they check new listings but I suspect someone has reported it which just seems petty. And frustrating. But that’s people for you ☹️

and thank you so much for your kind words! It’s amazing to hear the fic is so fondly remembered ❤️

[tahariels]

Lulu account suspended

I can only assume someone has reported the book to Lulu as my account has been suspended, so thanks whoever felt that necessary. Apologies to anyone who wanted a copy of the fic but at the moment that’s not possible. Not sure what will happen with anyone who already bought a copy but I’ll try to find out.

[tahariels]

Everyday Love in Stockholm printed book

Hey everyone … it’s been a really long time since I was last on tumblr! Hope everyone still following me a) isn’t too weirded out to actually see a post from me and b) is doing well :3

I’ve had a few questions recently about the printed book version of Everyday Love in Stockholm that I made a few years ago, and I’ve decided to open it up so that if anyone is still interested after six years(!!!) (when did that happen?!?!?!), you can order a copy via Lulu. The fic is still online for free in its entirety and I’m not taking it down, but if you’d like a print copy you can use this link:

http://www.lulu.com/shop/tahariel/everyday-love-in-stockholm/paperback/product-23712618.html

Summary:

Magneto is the ruler of the posthuman world.

His only secret? Charles Xavier, the human he’s kept locked in his bedroom ever since his right-hand woman, Mystique, came to him pleading for mercy for her stepbrother, who accepted her mutant form and protected her as a child. The human he started fucking after Mystique was killed in battle, despite the guilt he feels at contaminating even this last promise to the woman who was integral to his life’s work and happiness.

Let me know if you’re still here and I’d love to hear if you’re still interested in the fic! I miss the fandom so say hey regardless ☺

[blurds]

Terry Pratchett started his career as a crypto-monarchist and ended up the most consistently humane writer of his generation.  He never entirely lost his affection for benevolent dictatorship, and made a few classic colonial missteps along the way, but in the end you’d be hard pressed to find a more staunchly feminist, anti-racist, anti-classist, unsentimental and clear-sighted writer of Old White British Fantasy.  

The thing I love about Terry’s writing is that he loved - loved - civil society.  He loved the correct functioning of the social contract.  He loved technology, loved innovation, but also loved nature and the ways of living that work with and through it.   He loved Britain, but hated empire (see “Jingo”) - he was a ruralist who hated provincialism, a capitalist who hated wealth, an urbanist who reveled in stories of pollution, crime and decay.  He was above all a man who loved systems, of nature, of thought, of tradition and of culture.  He believed in the best of humanity and knew that we could be even better if we just thought a little more.

As a writer: how skillful, how prolific, how consistent.  The yearly event of a new Discworld book has been a part of my life for more than two decades, and in that barrage of material there have been so few disappointments, so many surprises… to come out with a book as fresh and inspired as “Monstrous Regiment” as the 31st novel in your big fantasy series?  Ludicrous.  He was just full of treasure.  What a thing to have had, what a thing to have lost.

In the end, he set a higher standard, as a writer and as a person.  He got better as he learned, and he kept learning, and there was no “too late” or “too hard” or “I can’t be bothered to do the research.”  He just did the work.  I think in his memory the best thing we can do is to roll up our sleeves and do the same.

[some-triangles]

This post seems to be making the rounds again so here it is on the word blog

[tahariels]

Appearing out of nowhere to share a little story ... so Terry Pratchett grew up down the road from where I grew up, and as an adult he was the patron of my local library being one of the most famous people from around those parts. My mum took me to see him give a talk when I was about 15 (he was super nice in person, too). One of the things he told us was that in his teens he had worked at a smaller local library on weekends, back before computers were a thing and when libraries used to track who had what book by using library book card pockets, and you could only borrow maybe two books at a time. You’d take the ticket from the book you borrowed and it would go in your personal envelope stored at the library until you brought the book back.

Anyway, Terry Pratchett, being a super avid reader even then, abused his position to make himself hundreds of envelopes so that he could borrow hundreds of books at once. Apparently he had about half the library in his bedroom at any given time with no-one the wiser.

Later, once he was a published author, he converted a garage in his house into a library instead and put in shelves throughout the whole of the space so he could store all the reference books he had. 

He was a pretty cool dude. 

[tahariels]

Quick PSA: Spicedpiano

I know I’ve not been around for a long time, I’ve been lurking since mostly falling out of XMFC fandom and not into anything else as of yet, but just wanted to let you guys know as I’m aware we had some crossover of followers that @spicedpiano managed to accidentally delete her tumblr the other day. She has resurrected her username, but the blog is gone and so is your follow of her, so if you’re still wanting to see stuff from her including any new writing-related stuff please add her back XD

Thanks guys <3 

[superheroineworld]

How to Destroy the Business Model of Breitbart and Fake News

Many companies don’t know that their ads are appearing next to abhorrent content. Tell them.

[tahariels]

Appearing out of nowhere to share this since I haven’t seen it pop up on tumblr yet - this guy does similar videos for Free!!! which are hilarious!

Essentially an ... ahem ... ‘abridged’ version of the beginning of the show. If by ‘abridged’ you mean ‘100% ACCURATE’

[tahariels]

No Man’s Land - ticket for sale

Hi guys, I know I’ve not been around for … pretty much ever, but figured it was worth popping a note up here that I have a spare ticket for No Man’s Land this Saturday in London up for sale! The friend I was going with has had to drop out, so I’m selling it on her behalf, and if any of my followers - or anybody you know - would be interested, please let me know!

The show is at 19:30 at Wyndham’s Theatre in London, starring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart. Send me a message if you’re interested, if more than one person comes back to me I’ll go with the best offer. Thanks!

[tahariels]

reblogging for a different time just in case!

[tahariels]

No Man’s Land - ticket for sale

Hi guys, I know I’ve not been around for ... pretty much ever, but figured it was worth popping a note up here that I have a spare ticket for No Man’s Land this Saturday in London up for sale! The friend I was going with has had to drop out, so I’m selling it on her behalf, and if any of my followers - or anybody you know - would be interested, please let me know!

The show is at 19:30 at Wyndham’s Theatre in London, starring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart. Send me a message if you’re interested, if more than one person comes back to me I’ll go with the best offer. Thanks!

[kardashling]

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Brexit (HBO)

Britain could soon vote to leave the European Union. John Oliver enlists a barbershop quartet to propose a smarter option. Connect with Last Week Tonight onl...

The broadcasting of this episode of Last Week Tonight is being delayed in the UK by Sky Atlantic until after the Brexit Referendum. Sky is owned by Rupert Murdoch, who is pro-Leave. Another case of the media distorting and censoring facts. Please reblog so that Uk tumblrers can see it before the Referendum takes place on Thursday. 

[tahariels]

Reblogging because this is really important. Whatever your vote, you should have access to everything to make a decision, not have it kept from you by anyone else.

[gotinstarblog-deactivated201512]

[half-black-phillip]

I’m so mad because this worked

[britney2007spears]

help me roger

[telanu]

Reblogging myself because

Originally posted by gifs-for-the-masses

[luthienebonyx]

Reblogging myself because… what was that? Five minutes?

O_O

[riskpig]

………my friend has made me curious

[maryburgers]

help me roger

[maryburgers]

Update: after I reblogged this someone messaged me offering me tickets to the sold out Hausu screening with a Q&A and autograph session with the director

[zombbeans]

These never work for me, but here’s to trying.

[strangenewclassrooms]

I don’t believe in these things

But last time I reblogged one ten/fifteen minutes later I got a call offering me a job

But I reblogged it because I was waiting on hearing back from the job. So there you go.

Roger is cute.

[sugared-violets]

Eh Roger is cute I might as well

[secondlina]

That fish is so happy it makes me happy.

[cinnappo]

Reblogging myself because I reblogged this yesterday and got promoted today!

[mysweetminiaussie]

oh what the hell…lol.

[thefitally-deactivated20170430]

this is important

[tahariels]

Had a job interview for a promotion today so totally worth a punt

[tahariels]

seekthemist replied to your photoset “I’m finally feeling like making plushies again, so I thought I’d share...”

OMG HOW CAN YOU BE SO TALENTED! THIS IS SOOO CUUUUTEEEEE <3

Thank you very much! I haven’t named him yet though, any suggestions?

[tahariels]

I’m finally feeling like making plushies again, so I thought I’d share this little guy that I made this week! I’m going to see if I can adapt the pattern to make a tortoise as well, but I’m super pleased with how he came out :3

[nostalgickitty]

OMG SO CUTE I WANT IT

(are these actually just selfies of @turtletotem? I’m suspicious… @avengeful-bunny have you been influencing others with your quest to deny your true self?)/sarcasm

[tahariels]

I sell the patterns for my plushies on my etsy shop, so you could always make one ;) this one’s actually a pretty good pattern for beginners, it’s just sewing some straightforward flat pieces together for the most part.

(edit: for some reason the link didn’t work, so it’s here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PixiePlushies)

[tahariels]

I’m finally feeling like making plushies again, so I thought I’d share this little guy that I made this week! I’m going to see if I can adapt the pattern to make a tortoise as well, but I’m super pleased with how he came out :3