Jen's Favorite Things

Probably mostly just Destiel, but who knows what you will find here?!?

[bebx]

there’s a reason I always trust fanfic writers to understand and do the characters justice more than I trust canon writers

[luna-azzurra]

Writing is basically falling in love with an idea,

then immediately doubting if you're good enough for it.

Love at first sight quickly turns into anxiety at first paragraph.

[wargurl83]

yuuuup

[ayeforscotland]

Heads up for artists - Twitter has updated their privacy policy to enable any and all tweets to be used to train AI models.

If you have your art on there you may want to take it down before it comes into effect on September 29th

[pimentogirl]

Super important. I don’t share my art via twitter. But I have colleagues who do.

[paganinpurple]

AO3 Etiquette

It would seem a whole new kind of AO3 reader/writer is emerging and it is becoming clear not everyone quite understands how the website community works. Here is some basic guidance on how most people expect you to go about using AO3 to keep this a fun community archive that funtions correctly:

Kudos is for when the story was interesting enough to make you finish reading. If it sucked or was badly written, you probably left. If you finished - you kudos.

If you liked it, you should comment. It can be long and detailed or a literal keysmash. Writers don't care, we just love comments.

No critisism unless the author has specifically asked or agreed to hear it. Even constructive critisism is a no-no unless an author note tells you it's okay. Many people write as a fun hobby or a way to cope with, among other things, insecurity. Don't ruin that for them.

Do not comment to ask the author to write/update something else. It's tacky and off-putting and will probably have the opposite effect than the one you want.

There is no algorithm, it's an archive. Use the search and filter function to add/remove the pairings/characters/tropes etc. you want to read about and it will find you the fics that fit the bill.

For this to work, writers must tag and rate stories. This avoids readers finding the wrong things and missing the stuff they want. I don't care how cringy that trope is in your eyes - it gets tagged.

Character A/Character B means a ROMANTIC or SEXUAL relationship of some kind. Character A&Character B is PLANTONIC, like friendship or family.

Nothing is banned. This is an implicit rule because banning one thing is a slipperly slope to banning another and another, until nothing is allowed anymore. Do not expect anyone to censor for you. Because of the tags system, you are responsible for your own reading experience.

People can create new chapters and sequels/fic series any time after they "complete" a story. So it's considered perfectly normal to subscribe, even to a finished story. You can even subscribe to the author instead just to cover your bases.

Do not repost stories or change the publishing date without an extremely good reason (like a complete top to bottom rewrite). It's an archive, not social media. No one cares what's the most recent, only what fits their tag needs.

Avoid deleting a story you wrote if you hate it - orphan it so others can still enjoy it, without it being connected to you anymore.

This is a creative fanfiction archive. No essays on your insights or theories please. There are other places for that.

I KNOW there's plenty more I missed but I'm trying to cover most of the basics that people seem to be struggling with.

I invite anyone to add to this, but please explain, don't berate.

[thesevenumbrellas]

People are so entitled in the comments damn like no you writer don’t have to put up with you being rude they wrote you entertainment for free

[pluckyredhead]

To the people in the notes who are insisting that they have the right to leave negative feedback on AO3:

What you’re not understanding is that fandom is not a service, it’s a community. I saw someone compare leaving a comment on AO3 to reviewing a product on Amazon - if you didn’t like the product, you’re going to say so. But fanworks are not products and you didn’t pay money for them. They were shared with you.

Leaving un-asked-for criticism in AO3 comments isn’t like reviewing a product you were disappointed with. It’s like going to a friend’s house when they’ve cooked a meal and telling them all the things that are wrong with the food. Sure, you can do it, but it’s rude as hell and they are probably not going to invite you to dinner again.

("Can you leave crit in comments” has been a debate as long as I’ve been in fandom, but 20 years ago the argument was “I’m helping the writer improve!” and not “I am a consumer with a right to complain.” Fandom has gotten more creepily capitalistic over the decades but jerks are evergreen, I guess.)

[wargurl83]

And don’t get butthurt if the author deletes your horrible comment. Don’t go back and spam, don’t mass report. 

Ya know, don’t be a jackass.

[im-some-lionheart]

and you know what YOU KNOW WHAT. they never, not ONCE, gave Sam one of these angsty plots with Cas.

Why wasn't Sam sent to Purgatory with Cas?

Why wasn't Sam seeing him (wasn't he supposed to be the psychic one anyway) after failing to save him?

Why wasn't Sam mocked by demons for having an angel friend?

Why didn't Sam lose hope whenever Cas died?

Why didn't Sam begging for his life break the brainwashing?

Why didn't Sam have to take care of Cas' dead body?

Why, mr. Kripke?

WHY???

I know we joke about it a lot but truly. We know Dean is in love with Cas because Sam isn't. Sam never has been. It wouldn't make sense for any of those archs to happen with Sam because Sam isn't in love with Cas. Dean is.

[everythingfox]

Happy egg

[wargurl83]

no geese are not supposed to be cute, they are evil cobra chickens.

[transfagrified-in-the-void]

Here is a free pdf of the players handbook

Here is a free pdf of xanathars guide to everything

Here is a free pdf to monsters manual

Here is a free pdf to tashas cauldron of everything

Here is a free pdf to dungeon master’s guide

Here is a free pdf to volo’s guide to monsters

Here is a free pdf of mordenkainen’s tomb of foes

For all your dnd purposes

[gumi-megpoidd]

Here’s a site that has literally every official (and most UA) dnd stuff

including the books and campaigns

and you can add homebrew

[transfagrified-in-the-void]

Hey rb this!!!

[ahamkaracature]

Guys don’t share this kinda thing people may use it to get access to the dnd source books for free instead of paying for them. This is extremely dangerous for the flawless company that wizards of the coast is.

[wargurl83]

Oh man, someone could use this information to gain a new hobby! That would be horrible!!!

[foxyyaoguai]

[wargurl83]

yeah im guilty of this

[artofthecatt]

oh snap

[moaccyrk]

REBLOG.

FOREVER.

[thepanthercave]

This is an actual Therapist Recommended method for dealing with a runaway “inner critic” and this comic is perfect ❤️

[canwriteitbetterthanueverfeltit]

hey, tag this with a food people get really upset about you not liking

[hawt-me33]

Coming into a fandom late

[baxterdamus-deactivated20130513]

Coming into a fandom early and watching it become an angry clusterfuck

[valorious]

Being in a dormant fandom that suddenly comes alive again after a new book/movie

[leatherpatches-deactivated20150]

Don’t forget about those who come in the midst of a fandom war. 

[fauxmoux]

Accuracy at its best

[street-of-mercy]

Being in a fandom and not even knowing there’s a war going on…

[my-reylo]

all of this shit…lol

[nerdsagainstfandomracism]

When You’re Not In The Fandom But You’re Nosy AF

[not-so-secret-nerd]

When you get into a fandom only to discover it’s dead

[jupiter235]

This gets better every time I see it. 

[sageblackrose95]

@fuboos-mess

[inverted-mind-inc-sideblog-deac]

Being in a dead fandom…

[illogicalarchive]

Or being in such a tiny fandom that it feels like youre the only one

[erilias]

The accuracy hurts.

[fanfic-yes-please]

Being in a fandom that had a shit ending.

[it-is-bugs]

When you’ve been fangirling long enough, you’ve experienced all of the above.

[sweetferalbaby]

Being in a fandom meant for kids.

[teaganvamp]

This just gets better..

[hamboj2]

@mi-kleos

[thatcrazysonicchick]

When you realize that joining the fandom has ruined you

[knightofbloodcancer]

Fandom hell in general

[morathavictoria]

Yes.

[marvelanimelover]

This^^^ just… ALL OF THIS.

[stop-talking-babe-deactivated20]

Being in so many fandoms that you don’t even know what’s going on

[raise-cain-archived]

THIS IS THE SKULDUGGERY FUCKING PLEASANT FANDOM IN ONE POST!!

[crochanblackbeak]

Trying to recruit people to your fandom

[kateriverameliawolfe]

Annnnnnndddd it’s back

[ishipwhatiship247]

Being in a fandom which has so many antis

[ravenhilarious]

I’ve probably reblogged this before, but that was before these great additions.

[swanqueen-author]

Being in a fandom that actually works together

[commanderunhingedmongoose]

Why is this so true? All of it.

[pillowprincesslexa]

being in a fanbase but all your mutuals suddenly turn into Kpop blogs

[hangingfire]

I always enjoy it when a good post comes around again and has been improved by the reblogs like the years for a fine wine.

[priory-of-stars]

Being in a fandom when shit goes down and everyone has different opinions

[marianagmt]

When you are in a fandom and don’t care for others people opinion…..even if they are right…(believe me, I have met several of those)

[batbyte-alghul]

Being in a fandom you never meant to join

[tirnel-sutcliff-spears]

I love this. and it’s gotten better

[cartoonjessie]

After abandoning a fandom you’re still a little bit emotionally invested in….

[secondaryblogfortrickster-grrrl]

THIS IS A TUMBLR RELIC! ALWAYS REBLOG!

[magentalemming]

@alia-andreth I found a longer version.

[alia-andreth-deactivated2018121]

Either I came into the Witcher fandom late or I came in right before the show drama started happening and

[alia-andreth-deactivated2018121]

Actually, who am I kidding. I’m “being in a fandom and not caring for other people’s opinions” in every fandom I’ve joined.

[write-on-world]

Happy New Year, Beautiful Writers.

[neil-gaiman]

who even are you. like what did you write

I have no idea. Let me see if anyone else in this ask place knows.

[str0kethebigtree-deactivated202]

he was in arthur.

[telebisou]

you're thinking of Jill Eikenberry; I think this guy was an astronaut of some kind

[asingerofdreams]

that's Neil Armstrong, I thought this guy was in How I Met Your Mother

[neil-gaiman]

That's Neil Patrick Harris. I think this might have been the playwright who wrote The Odd Couple.

[merinnan]

That’s Neil Simon. I think this is the musician who wrote Sweet Caroline.

[hils79]

That’s Neil Diamond. I think this is an astrophysicist

[oneiriad]

That’s Neil deGrasse Tyson. I think this is a river in Egypt.

[omgpurplefattie]

That's the Nile; I think this is the Irish guy who made the movies "The Crying Game" and "Interview with the Vampire".

[stripedsweatergirl]

No no no, that’s Neil Jordan. I think this is the English author who helped write Good Omens.

[aphony-cree]

You’re right! This is Terry Prachet’s tumblr. Good job everyone

[wargurl83]

lol

[leafzelindor]

“Charlie,” Cas says over the radio, “What road are we on? Where is this going to take us?” He waits for a beat, then keys the mic again. “Kevin? We’ve got to get ahead of this storm. What’s on the satellite?” “Cas, this is a slippery one. F2, possible F3,” Kevin says. Claire breaks in, “It’s turning again!” Charlie comes in next, “This is Charlie, this is Charlie. She’s at two o'clock, and she’s heading our way!” Cas can just hear Balthazar yelling about driving and the tornado. He shakes his head. “Cas,” Gabe breaks in. “Cas, we got ourselves a Barn Burner. She ain’t gonna last long; she’s got other places to be!” Cas keys up, “I know Gabe, we got it.” Everything starts to go dark as the clouds above them crowd up on each other. The wind is picking up, and debris is being blown onto the windshield as they drive. Dean’s gut starts talking to him, telling him something isn’t right when they go over a hill and see the twister again. Cas grabs the camera off the seat and starts taking shots as the rain comes down. He lowers the camera and chews his lip. “Dean. Rain bands.” Lisa looks at Cas, confused. “Rain bands?” Cas points to the fields. “Look at how the rain is coming off the fields.” Dean swears and floors the gas. As they reach a bridge going across a small lake, the twister dances across the water. He’s pretty sure this is about to get really bad. “Jesus, Dean.” Cas breathes. “I’ve never seen anything like this.” “I don’t think anyone has.” He leaves anything else unsaid, trying to keep them on the road and keep an eye on the twister simultaneously. “Dean-” The two men swear as the twister splits. The sisters twirl and twine around each other, and it’s a terribly beautiful sight. “We can’t attack it from this angle.” “Watch me,” Dean grits out. A beat passes as they drive, trying to outrun the twins dancing on the lake. And then, the strangest thing happens. A cow flies past them. “Is that?” Lisa asks. “Cow,” Cas answers, mouth open as it passes by. Then another cow flies past, going the opposite direction. “And another cow.” “I uh. I think that was the same cow, actually,” Dean replies. Then he realizes he’s not really paying attention to the road and focuses. “They are drunker than skunks. We’ve got no path,” and he’s starting to panic now. “Shit,” Cas growls. “Get us out of here, Dean.” “I’m trying!” He floors the gas at first, but the sisters are moving faster than the truck can, so he slams on the breaks, hoping against hope that they’ll pass in front of them. Until a third tornado joins in. “HANG ON!” he yells as the three tornadoes converge on the truck, spinning them around and around, the sound of shrieking filling the air. Dean braces his hands against the roof of the cab and closes his eyes. He grits his teeth when he hears Lisa scream in fear, and all he can do now is hope the truck is stout enough these little twisters can’t pick it up and toss it like a toy. They spin and spin until finally, the trio of funnel clouds have decided they’ve had enough and dissipate. Dean cracks his eyes open and looks out over the lake. He breaths out, shakily, before the adrenaline floods his body, and he clambers out of the truck. Cas collides into him, and they cheer, babbling at each other and looking up at the sky where the tornadoes had retreated. This is my second piece for this years SPNMBB! Stay tuned to @spn-mediabigbang for final posting in late April to early May. This fic by Wargurl83 (https://archiveofourown.org/users/wargurl83/profile) is an action/adventure story based on the 1996 movie TWISTER. First Piece Found HERE (Trailer 1) 

[wargurl83]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[leafzelindor]

Cas sighs and climbs onto the blue Doppler van’s roof, affectionately known as the mobile lab, and sets to fiddling with the radar dish. He can hear music wafting from Gabe’s bus, and he smiles as he waits for Sam to give him the signal to turn the dish back on. A thump on the roof sounds and Sam Winchester yells out to him. “OK, doc, hang in there. Fairly sure it’s fixed now.” There’s silence for a few more beats, then, “Go for it.” Cas flips on the Doppler, and for a second, it looks like it’s going to work, then sparks start flying. “God damn it, Sam!” he swears as he yanks his hand back, shaking it. “Shit, sorry! Hang on.” Cas aims a kick at the base of the dish. “Fuck, this thing is useless,” he growls. “Sorry!” A few seconds later, the damn thing beeps and starts sweeping from side to side, and Cas stomps on the roof. “Hey! It’s working now, thank God. Give me a reading!” “Hold your damn horses, Cas,” Sam grumbles as he unfolds his six-foot-plus frame out of the van. He lumbers over to the laptop that’s connected to the Doppler. “Alright, hit me. Where do you want it?” Cas shields his eyes and looks at the horizon, studying the clouds. He can see the lightning playing in the clouds and the distant rain as it sweeps across the prairie. He rattles off the directions he wants Sam to focus on and continues to scan the staging area, taking in his team and the preparations they are doing for the day. Gabriel Milton is sitting in his bus, The Archangel, likely watching porn alongside the weather forecasts. Cas has no idea how his cousin manages to do three things at once because now, he’s also treating them to a rousing rendition of Eric Clapton’s Motherless Child over the loudspeaker. Cas looks over to his navigator and best friend, Charlie Bradbury. He and Charlie had met in school, and the short, plucky redhead is the best navigator in the country. She can find a way to the needle in the middle of a haystack with her eyes closed. Right now, she’s smoothing out her maps on a haystack next to the truck she rides in with Balthazar Roche, an English transplant with a love of V-neck t-shirts. Kevin Tran, a young college student, is standing next to her. Charlie looks annoyed, and the wind shifts so he can hear part of their conversation. “All I’m saying is don’t fold the maps!” Charlie says as she works to flatten out her jumbled maps. “I didn’t fold the map!” Kevin says defensively. Charlie rolls her eyes. “Uh-huh. Then why is Kansas just one big mess, huh? There’s a big ole crease through Wichita,” she says, pointing to what Cas assumes is Wichita on the map. “Roll the maps. Got it?” Cas turns away from Charlie, chuckling, and sees a red Dodge speeding up to the staging area. Ah, that must be Dean. He turns away and starts fiddling with the cords attached to the Doppler, making sure they are correctly anchored. Stay tuned to @spn-mediabigbang to see more art (mid-April) and the full fic posting in late April to early May. This fic by Wargurl83 (https://archiveofourown.org/users/wargurl83/profile) is an action/adventure story based on the 1996 movie TWISTER.

[wargurl83]

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[destiellifemark]

2020 Masterlist

A Veteran’s Christmas by Wargurl83

Honorably discharged from the Marines, Captain Dean Winchester is on his way to Cincinnati when he falls asleep and crashes the Impala right outside River’s Crossing. Castiel Novak offers Dean the use of his guesthouse for as long as it takes to get the Impala fixed. As Dean spends time with Cas and the town, he finds himself falling in love. But will Cas’ ex keep Dean from what he really wants?

Written on the Page by Andromache_42

Several years ago, a freak Kansas Christmas Eve snowstorm trapped Castiel in the idyllic prairie town of Holly Bough where he met charming bookstore owner Dean. Every year since, Castiel has made an excuse to spend the holidays in Holly Bough. This year, though, a once-in-a-century flood dampened the town’s Christmas spirit. Together with the town, Castiel has helped rebuild the town’s traditions and now, finally, he’ll get to show Dean the (candied) fruits of his labors.

Holiday in Handcuffs by lovemuppet

In order to avoid telling his family the truth about his love life (or lack thereof) Castiel Novak kidnaps a handsome stranger (Dean Winchester) to take home for the holidays.

The Most Pun-derful Time of the Year by SoloArcana

Castiel makes ornaments for the new residents of his neighborhood as a welcome gift. When someone moves into the unit next door, of course he makes one for his new neighbor. He’s not expecting to start a pun battle with his unfairly handsome neighbor.

Dean’s just moved into his new duplex when he finds a handmade ornament in his mailbox. Charmed by it, he makes one of his own and puts it in his neighbor’s mailbox. What follows is a Christmas ornament exchange like none other. What started as a friendly gesture quickly becomes something more.

Breaking Rules by ncdover1285

Based on the movie Grounded for Christmas. Dean is a bus driver who avoids going home for the holidays. He likes being able to see somewhere new every year and the holiday pay is nice, at least that’s what he tells himself.

This year however winter storm Gabriel has other plans, leaving Dean and his new tour attendant Cas needing somewhere to stay. They are just outside of the town that his brother and sister in law live in when the roads are closed.

Deciding that it would be better if they pretend they are together, they must navigate the holiday and the past and make it through the other side. Come along for the ride, we are breaking rules.

A Crowning Christmas by KindredIsa

When the small kingdom of Haven needs a new omega governess for the princess no one expected that the right choice would be so unconventional. Dean Winchester never expected to find love so far away from home with a stunning alpha king.

A Destiel Snowed Inn Christmas by darkwings17

Dean Winchester, a writer in New York, hates Christmas. He spends most of his time ignoring both the holiday and his family. When an opportunity to go to a luxury resort in Aspen, Colorado over the holidays to write the magazines new top article, he jumps on it.

Castiel Novak, a writer in New York and recently broken up with by his boyfriend, tries his hardest to keep the Christmas spirit alive. Instead of going to his boyfriends house to meet his family like planned, Castiel is craving the distraction of going to a luxury resort for the holidays to write the magazines new top article.

When an unexpected change of plans lands them in a little town known as Santa Claus, Indiana the two men find themselves snowed in at a historic inn where they may just find the Christmas miracle they have been looking for.

Based off of the movie Snowed Inn Christmas.

Gingerbread Alpha by KindredIsa

When Castiel Novak entered the National Gingerbread Championship, the omega never expected to reconnect with his highschool Alpha, Dean Winchester. As the gingerbread bakes, sparks begin to fly…Is that just the ginger or is their love in the air?

Home for the Holidays by one_more_offbeat_anthem

When his best friend Castiel’s brother passes and Cas becomes the guardian of his nephew Jack, Dean’s invited to help put on the perfect Christmas for the kiddo. The only problem? Dean’s kinda-sorta secretly in love with Cas.

Holidate by Kitmistry

Dean and Castiel hate the holidays! Their enduring singledom leaves them subject to the judgment of their meddling family members or stuck with clingy, awkward dates on each festive occasion. When these two meet, they pledge to be each other’s plus-ones for each holiday celebration over the course of the year.

The Christmas Angel by TessAlyn

Single father Dean Winchester and his twin sons take in a mysterious stranger who crashes into their lives a few days before Christmas. The man calls himself Castiel, and there’s something about him that’s not… quite human. Will Dean ever discover Castiel’s true identity? More importantly, will he be able to open his mind (and heart) to new possibilities?

[wargurl83]

Signal boost! First ever Destiel LifeMark Bang ran this year and we had a shitload of fun taking Hallmark type movies and making them gay AF. Give them a read!

[destiellifemark]

Title: A Veteran’s Christmas Author: @wargurl83 Warnings: None! Tags: Military situations, Veteran Dean, Teacher Cas, christmas fluff, Gabe’s a dog, and a really cute one too, dogs, misunderstandings, pining Rating: Teen Word Count: 23K Summary: Honorably discharged from the Marines, Captain Dean Winchester is on his way to Cincinnati when he falls asleep and crashes the Impala right outside River’s Crossing. Castiel Novak offers Dean the use of his guesthouse for as long as it takes to get the Impala fixed. As Dean spends time with Cas and the town, he finds himself falling in love. But will Cas’ ex keep Dean from what he really wants?

[wargurl83]

Hey it's me!