Saturday, December 31, 2011

Lesser Known Fanfiction Fandoms

Smaller Fandoms…Part One

FanFicAholics Anonymous is about many different things to a widely diverse group of people, young and old alike. Our name symbolizing that we all have an addiction to fanfiction. At some point you loved something so much you either wanted it to continue or you wanted to make it continue, or elaborate on it yourself, whether it was a book, a movie, a TV show, or even a video game. These writings are pretty much considered what fanfiction is, and at FFA Anon not only do we embrace the phenomenon of fanfiction, we encourage and feed the addiction to the point where it NEVER sleeps.

To round out the rest of the year here at FFA Anon, not only have we celebrated FAGE 3Some in the month of November, but we have sent an SOF (Save Our Fandoms…I am coining this term) out to our members to recognize those fandoms which may not have a huge following, or much representation within our family and deserve some much needed praise.

I must say our members did not disappoint. They’ve posted things from Pride and Prejudice to Tetris fanfiction this month.

So, it’s my solemn duty as Officer Dark Indie to try to bring you EVERYTHING we have posted and discussed this month, as well as some who have been kind enough to email their favorite’s to me. I apologize if I’ve missed some things; I am human after all, but please enjoy these and check out all the recs which fit your fancy!

Linara Philips has been kind enough to scatter our forum with tons and tons of recs, from many different fandoms.  You can also find her extensive list of recs on fandoms ranging from Angel to Xena; Warrior Princess at http://kitd-recs.livejournal.com/.  She also writes for quite a list of different fandoms but seems to have her primary fandom in the Buffy/Angel Universe. You can find her on live journal here http://leni-ba.livejournal.com/559913.html  or over at FFN here http://www.fanfiction.net/~leni

Linara Philipps

THE BRIDGERTON SERIES

I love stories with happy endings; the ones where you can relax, and enjoy the journey because you are 100% sure it will all be resolved by the end.

I also happen to love stories which depict large families; it's a weakness of mine. Being an only child, raised by a single mother, I love reading of little signs that blood does run thicker than water.

Figure my joy when I found a series that has BOTH my loves in it.

Seven siblings, all of them adorably named in alphabetic order: Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francoise, Gregory, and Hyacinthe (I know, I know. I'd snicker if that happened in real life, but for some reason, in this series, it works.) Add a matriarch who knows exactly what her children need, and still bows graciously when she is mistaken, and the Bridgertons become a family I was eager to meet after I finished the first book and figured I had six more to go. I found the third book to drag a little, especially in comparison to the previous two, but luckily it didn't stop me from trying out the fourth... and fifth... and twenty-four hours later I was wishing for an eighth book.

I have a warning, though. If you're looking for deep delving into a character's mind, this isn't it. It's about people falling in love at first (or second, at the latest) sight, though there are one or two surprises along the way. There are the usual previous engagements, and scheming uncles, and evil stepmothers, and hidden treasures, and masked heroes - not all in the same book, thank God. But all in all, the characterization is steady, and it was fun to see the little Bridgertons grow up in the background of their older siblings' stories until it was their turn for the limelight.

Rating? NC-17. Yep. This series belongs to *that* kind of books. You know, the ones where someone loses their virginity somewhere in the middle of the story. If that's a point in Ms. Quinn's favor for you, yay! Her lemons are quite well-written. If you don't the citrus-y flavor, do what I did and skip those pages.

It'll be worth the read.

The dialogue is witty and fun, with few exceptions. I also liked that not one couple was like the other, and how all the characters came to play in every book without forcing the situation.



You can find her on livejournal here: http://leni-ba.livejournal.com/info

While her fanfiction is posted at http://kitteninthedark.livejournal.com/info

Zen Mar

Zen Mar is our local Heroes expert and seriously who can resist Sylar? I seriously trust everything she rec’s and favorited right away. You can find her authors page as well as any of her Heroes Fandom favs here: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1589216/CrazySue05

LPlover FFn

Isaac Asimov was a brilliant writer. He wrote novels about robots which adhered to the “Three Laws of Robotics”, some naughty robots which didn’t, some which had a higher power given in order to bypass the Three Laws. One of these compilations is what I am pimping today. It’s called I,Robot.
And before you ask, this is not the film where thousands of robots jump through the glass; Will Smith shooting each of ‘em while a computerized voice screams,” MY LOGIC IS UNDENIABLE!” That was an adaptation from many stories of Asimov. I,Robot basically is a compilation of stories which do not fit into any series per se, but stand out as brilliant.

Sadly this fandom has exactly only 5 stories. Either it is because no one thinks they can do justice to the original (God knows I have thought that several times) or they are not interested in the awesomeness that is Sci-fi. Anyways for more information, check out its Wiki page.

Jay Nordmann

Because it's a fandom - a small one, but still - and this is the group for fandoms, I urge all Millennium Trilogy lovers to just please, watch the original movie (the Swedish one). I know there's an American version coming out really soon, and from what I've seen from clips and the like, I can tell that it's not as intense as the original. Which is called "Men who hate women" (org.; Menn som hater kvinner), NOT "The girl with the dragon tattoo"

Silver Spoon

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who

Raise your hands if you know of the Doctor? Dr Who is the longest running sci-fi series in the world, and is now being steered by Russell T Davies. The Doctor is a human-looking alien, the last of the Time Lords, who travels through time in his TARDIS, usually with the assistance of a young, female helper (nothing pervy, the Doctor doesn't DO relationships). The latest series sees Matt Smith take on the role of the Doctor (the eleventh since the series' creation), with husband and wife duo Amelia Pond (Karen Gillan) and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill) along for the bumpy ride. Despite its occasionally adult tones, Dr Who is a long enjoyed family show, which shows off some innovative writing if not hokey special effects! Recs from the group wall below.





Maria Depp Burton

-The Big Bang Theory in a TV Show by Chuck Lorre & Bill Prady. The story line revolves around two physicists, Leonard (Johnny Galecki) & Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and their new neighbor Penny (Kaley Cuoco).
-The group complete Howard (Simon Helberg) who still lives with his mother and Raj (Kunal Nayyar) who can't speak to girls unless he is drunk. 

-On the fourth season Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) Howard's fiancee and Amy Farrah Fowler Sheldon's friend who is girl but not his girlfriend (Mayim Bialik) will also join the group.

-The Series count four years of success. However the fan fics for the show are very little (just over 1,000) compared to other Fandoms.


Ashesatmidnight Fanfic

The Mercy Thompson series by Patrica Briggs is a paranormal series following the adventures of our heroine Mercedes 'Mercy' Thompson. She is a a half indian coyote shapshifter in a world full of supernatural beings stronger then herself. She is the last of her kind, the others were killed by the vampires century's before.

She is a VW merchanic, her best friend is a 300 italian vampire called Stefan and her neighbour *cough* love interest *cough* is a werewolf called Adam. The werewolves in this series are also immortal.

Currently there are 6 books.
1: Moon Called
2: Blood Bound
3: Iron Kissed
4 Bone Crossed
5: Silver Borne
6: River Marked

They are a healthy mix of action and romance, Mercy is prone to trouble, she always seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Much to the annoyance of Adam.

Mercy is a strong, assertive character, Patricia Briggs is a good writer in my opinion.
here is the fanfics. it is small just over 150 
http://www.fanfiction.net/book/Mercy_Thompson_series/

There are also chapter extracts available on Patricia Briggs site if anyone is interested in checking it out. http://www.patriciabriggs.com/books/


Tanya Zedor

Summary on the back of I Am Number Four:

I was sitting with my feet in the water when I felt it coming.

The water around my leg started boiling, and my lower leg started glowing where the scar was embedding itself.

The third of the Lorien symbols, the third warning.

The stakes were higher now.

They had found number three, wherever he or she was, and number three was dead.

I am number four.

--- I love the premise to the story because it's based on an alien race of people who, for the most part, appear human. The people, who are Loric (from their home planet Lorien) are more or less extinguished by their enemies, the Mogadorians. In the dying days of their civilization, the Loric people sent 9 children and 9 guard (Cepans) from Lorien to Earth in order to keep their race alive.

To protect the children, a number was given to each, and a type of spell was set in place that stipulated a Loric child couldn't die unless they were next. They have to be killed in order of their numbers, that is, unless they are together.

Upon getting to Earth, each child left with their Cepan, and have been separated ever since.

As they grow up, the children develop what are called their Legacies. They are, for lack of a better word, superhuman abilities. On Lorien, they would not have been anything too special, but to people on Earth they appear extraordinary. These are what help the children and their guard fight against the Mogadorians in the story.

When number three dies is where the story picks up. And I reallllly love it :) If there is anyone who was thinking about reading them, I highly recommend it

I hope you enjoyed today's post, and hopefully we will see you tomorrow for round two.

Much Love

Indie x

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Pups Spreads The Love

*slides down my pole and sits on the stage, patting the floor next to me* Come on a little closer honey, I've got a few little stories to tell you. What are they about? Well everything and everyone. Now if you know me, and I am hoping you do, you know my taste in fiction leans toward the... unusual. The deviant. The non-canon. And that, my dear little reader, is what we are here to talk about. Now, I love Edward and Bella as much as the next girl and actually started reading canon way back when I was just a wee little lass still wearing my days of the week panties and not showing them to ANYONE. I even writing a possible canon fic. I KNOW! there was actually a time. Anyway, one day I read a little ditty called Scotch, Gin and The New Girl by JAndCo and my Mind. Was. Blown. I fell down a rabbit hole and never looked back. What is non canon you ask? Well that's easy peasy. Any fic that deviates from the couples that are established in the original story. Easy huh? Instead of Edward and Bella as your main couple, you could have Edward and Rosalie. Or Emmett and Alice. Or Jasper and Bella. The possibilities are endless my loves and I hope that, over time, you will be willing to expand your horizons a little with me.

Lets start out a little slowly, carefully if you will. This is a fic I have already mentioned, and is not TRULY a non-canon but it definitely has it's moments. Ladies and gentleman, I give you
This little tale tosses our favorite little clan in a cocktail shaker and gives it a good shake up. A little bit of Dangerous Liaisons, a little bit of high school hell, some scotch, some gin (yummy) and a very interesting bet add up to all sorts of hijinks's for Edward, Jasper and Bella the Scotch, Gin and New Girl that are mentioned in the title. Now I will warn you, this is not a child friendly fic, despite being set in high school. Language is dirty, dancing is dirty and all of the kids, at various times and with various partners are dirty as well. That being said? This may be, to this day, one of my favorite fics. Ever. Even though it is not technically non canon and I have the 'La Bella' shirt to prove it. I know honey, pick that jaw of yours up off the floor. We have more fics to cover.

Now, my next rec is a bit more.... experimental. Literally. I'm not sure how many couples actually feature in this one but my oh my they are amazing.
Hedone Ranch by JenJadeEyes
Workaholic Bella Swan, personal assistant to Alice Brandon, every one's favorite movie star ad her best friend, needs a vacation. A long one. Alice, loving friend that she is, books Bella a week at a spa that has a dazzling array of additional services, if you will. To go into any more detail will possibly ruin some of the surprise here but let me assure you that this fic is h-o-t HOT. Yes, it's smutty, very and apologetically so but our best girl undergoes a startling transformation and expands her horizons... amongst other things. The characters here, each getting their own chapter, are richly drawn, incredibly distinct and very, VERY hot and there is really a little something for everyone, no matter who your favorite twi-guy is. I found this gem on the Perv Pack Smut Shack so, once again, this is not for kidlets but is not to be missed.

My last rec for this fine evening is a little bit.... different and definitely not for everyone. As you can see if you read my previous rec, and you should, you see that the boys of Twilight tend to get ALL KINDS of love and so do the ladies. Edward, Bella, Rose, Emmett, Jasper, Alice and Carlisle are served up in every conceivable combination all over fandom. Now, I'm not complaining in the least , don't get me wrong. However, take a look at that list. See someone missing? That's right, every one's favorite Mama Bear is hard to find in a non-canon situation. Non-canon Esme fics are few and far between, I am sorry to say. Esme is strong, confident, funny and beautiful. Why doesn't she get any non-canon love? I wondered the same thing for a long time until I stumbled on this little ditty and my pervy little heart exploded with glee.
A Particularly Vivid Dream by Kkalmm
Oh. My. Esme. This story is amazing. Esme is a loving and devoted mother who, unfortunately has to travel away from her Twilight loving daughter Alice and her friends for business. A sneaky Renee, a Skype call and a table of rowdy boys in an an airport VIP lounge set the stage for a VERY interesting take on the Twi-canon. Now, I will warn you, this fic has a Jasper/Esme pairing which may not be readable for everyone but I urge you to take a chance. Esme may be a mom but she is not HIS mom and her confident, funny and entirely believable attributes make this character one of my favorites in the fandom. EVER. Of course the fact that Jasper is a leading man doesn't hurt either. *shifty*

Well my lovelies, that concludes my first ever 'Pups Spreads The Love' post. I hope you all take a chance and explore something new and different with me. Todays fics were all Twilight but I KNOW some of you read other fandoms, as do I, and I will be featuring them in coming weeks. Got a non-canon pairing you want to see here? Any and all suggestions are welcome and will be considered for a rec. Till next time my loves.
Pole dances and panty flashes,
Pups

Saturday, December 3, 2011

FFA Holiday Awards

Happy Holidays!

Can you believe it’s December already? What a crazy year it has been! We’ve had ups and downs, people come in and out, we had to rebuild the group and we had two FAGE’s; both of which were complete successes!


We’ve had some new family members born this year, with a few admin and members welcoming new additions. We’ve had some losses too and we've had to really band together as a family to be there for those who have lost friends, or family, and for those going through troubled times.


It’s amazing to see how the group comes together during the good and bad times. Sure there are complaints, no person is perfect and no group run by humans is going to be perfect either. However, I like to think that we all do what we can to make it one of the best, if not THE best, general fanfiction groups on Facebook.


I really love seeing all the messages about how FFA has opened their mind to search out fanfiction for fandoms they'd forgotten about or didn't think to read up on. I know I've read quite a few different fandoms this year and it's been so much fun.


But what I love most is that this group isn't just about fandoms and fanfiction. It's become a second home for many. A place to speak with like minded, and some not so like minded, people and source different opinions on many different subjects. It just goes to show that hundreds of different people CAN get along, no matter where you're from.


In short, it's YOU guys that make FFA what it is and I want to thank you for being my home away from home.


With that said we thought that we would end the year with a big bang, and what better way to do that than to hand out some awards and have a good laugh while doing it? We want you all to share the festive spirit this holiday season. No matter what race, creed, religion or country you come from, you ALL can join! Even if you don't celebrate anything in December, we have something for you, too!


(At least we hope that we have covered all bases and there is something for everyone. Remember, we are always willing to hear your ideas so if you think of a category to add to our list of awards, please let an admin member know.)


Now, without further ado, I give you …




Categories :


Sub category - Photo section
(Please post pictures in respective albums NOT on the forum wall)


Best Christmas tree


Best other Holiday celebration display


Best outside Light Display


Best/Funniest Picture with Santa


Best of the WORST Holiday Sweaters


Best December Photograph of where you live


Best Decorated Fireplace


Best Decorated Window Dispay/Painting


Best All Over Holiday Photo


Best Photo of Holiday Feast/Baked Goods


Best Children's Holiday Drawing/craft


Best Christmas/Holiday Costume –Kids & adult categories separate ;)


Best Christmas/Holiday card – Sent or recieved



Sub Category - Video Section
(please post link to the video in the document NOT on the forum wall)


Favorite performance of your favorite holiday song

(members and/or their children may be included)



Sub Category - Writing Section
(Please post story in the document NOT as a post on the wall)


Most Creative way you've regifted - because you know we've ALL done it


Most hilarious holiday encounter



Rules:


-All submissions in by December 26 11:59pm GMT(?). Winners will be announced on New Year’s Eve.


-All entries must be posted in appropriate categories/places- There will be separate albums for photos and documents for video links set up for each category.

*Please, if you feel it's necessary, feel free to blur out faces if you are not a fan of placing yourself or your children in the public spotlight.


-Limit of one entry per person per category. This means you can enter every category if you would like but only ONE entry per category please.


-NO LATE ENTRIES!


Winners will receive a certificate/banner for their efforts and bragging rights all the way into the New Year.

You have a little over three weeks to get entries in. Judges will be these people sitting beside me here, namely the admin team. Judge’s decision is final, however we may take bribes. *whistles innocently*


Remember, this is for fun! So get your entries in, yesterday, and let’s all finish off the year on a good note.


Much love

General Chaz

FFA Holiday Awards

Happy Holidays!

Can you believe it’s December already? What a crazy year it has been! We’ve had ups and downs, people come in and out, we had to rebuild the group and we had two FAGE’s; both of which were complete successes!


We’ve had some new family members born this year, with a few admin and members welcoming new additions. We’ve had some losses too and we've had to really band together as a family to be there for those who have lost friends, or family, and for those going through troubled times.


It’s amazing to see how the group comes together during the good and bad times. Sure there are complaints, no person is perfect and no group run by humans is going to be perfect either. However, I like to think that we all do what we can to make it one of the best, if not THE best, general fanfiction groups on Facebook.


I really love seeing all the messages about how FFA has opened their mind to search out fanfiction for fandoms they'd forgotten about or didn't think to read up on. I know I've read quite a few different fandoms this year and it's been so much fun.


But what I love most is that this group isn't just about fandoms and fanfiction. It's become a second home for many. A place to speak with like minded, and some not so like minded, people and source different opinions on many different subjects. It just goes to show that hundreds of different people CAN get along, no matter where you're from.


In short, it's YOU guys that make FFA what it is and I want to thank you for being my home away from home.


With that said we thought that we would end the year with a big bang, and what better way to do that than to hand out some awards and have a good laugh while doing it? We want you all to share the festive spirit this holiday season. No matter what race, creed, religion or country you come from, you ALL can join! Even if you don't celebrate anything in December, we have something for you, too!


(At least we hope that we have covered all bases and there is something for everyone. Remember, we are always willing to hear your ideas so if you think of a category to add to our list of awards, please let an admin member know.)


Now, without further ado, I give you …




Categories :


Sub category - Photo section
(Please post pictures in respective albums NOT on the forum wall)


Best Christmas tree


Best other Holiday celebration display


Best outside Light Display


Best/Funniest Picture with Santa


Best of the WORST Holiday Sweaters


Best December Photograph of where you live


Best Decorated Fireplace


Best Decorated Window Dispay/Painting


Best All Over Holiday Photo


Best Photo of Holiday Feast/Baked Goods


Best Children's Holiday Drawing/craft


Best Christmas/Holiday Costume –Kids & adult categories separate ;)


Best Christmas/Holiday card – Sent or recieved



Sub Category - Video Section
(please post link to the video in the document NOT on the forum wall)



Favorite performance of your favorite holiday song

(members and/or their children may be included)



Sub Category - Writing Section
(Please post story in the document NOT as a post on the wall)


Most Creative way you've regifted - because you know we've ALL done it


Most hilarious holiday encounter



Rules:

-All submissions in by December 26 11:59pm GMT(?). Winners will be announced on New Year’s Eve.


-All entries must be posted in appropriate categories/places- There will be separate albums for photos and documents for video links set up for each category.

*Please, if you feel it's necessary, feel free to blur out faces if you are not a fan of placing yourself or your children in the public spotlight.


-Limit of one entry per person per category. This means you can enter every category if you would like but only ONE entry per category please.


-NO LATE ENTRIES!


Winners will receive a certificate/banner for their efforts and bragging rights all the way into the New Year.

You have a little over three weeks to get entries in. Judges will be these people sitting beside me here, namely the admin team. Judge’s decision is final, however we may take bribes. *whistles innocently*


Remember, this is for fun! So get your entries in, yesterday, and let’s all finish off the year on a good note.


Much love

General Chaz

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Spotlight Member - AshesAtMidnight




I was first introduced to Ashes’ writing with the Buffy The Vampire Slayer fic, Love Is Never Wise- a poignant title for a series of alternate reality oneshots that are all as beautiful as they are thought-provoking.

The series lacks an overall story arc, and instead explores various moments in the BTVS series that are particular favourites of the author, or called to her to be elaborated upon. Although it has been quite some time since I have last read this fic, which is now complete, this series never fails to stand out in my mind as one of the best fics of its kind I have read.

The chapter content ranges from moments of the show well known to fans, such as a dirty, befuddled Angel seeing Buffy on the steps of Hemery High for the very first time, to moments that are purely of the author’s invention, such as a chilling ‘what-if’ scenario that explores what may have happened in the Season One episode ‘Nightmares’ had Angel been present.

The overall feel of the fic is one that probes, prods, and explores in depth the highs and lows of the Buffy/Angel relationship. When reading this fic, not only was I left craving each new chapter, but I also felt that I was in some way gaining a better insight into a relationship that I had watched grow over the years. Ashes’ ability to get inside the mind of the characters is both a unique and refreshing characteristic for a fanfiction writer to possess, and reading this fic made me a fan of Ashes’ work.


Although I am an avid Buffy/Angel fan, the next piece of Ashes’ that I have chosen to rec and review is an oneshot entitled Huntress. The focus of this piece is actually Faith – one time rogue slayer, badass, and arguably every fanfiction writer’s nightmare to include in their story, given her unpredictability of character.

Ashes exhibits no such fear in her writing of this piece, and even adds in another personal favourite, one Dean Winchester. The oneshot is a slice of lemony goodness that tells the story of when a teenaged slayer met up with a certain cocky, handsome, and self-assured teenage hunter. Despite the fact that cross-over fics are not usually my bag (baby), I actually loved this fic, which was another fantastic ‘what if’ episode from an author who is adept at that kind of thinking.

What I like most about Ashes’ work, however, is her inherent ability to stay true to the original characters and series’ she borrows from despite any new plot twist, development, or storyline her genius mind formulates. It is also a nice nod to her saucy side, thus proving that the lady is more adept at lemony goodness than she first lets on!


For my final recommendation of Ashes’ must-read work, I have selected my favourite from her list of twelve total fics, and perhaps also my overall favourite Buffy fic I have read to date; a gorgeous, lengthy, and heart-wrenching oneshot by the name of For Each Beloved Soul.
This fic was Ashes’ contribution to the IWRY 2010 marathon, and is an emotive masterpiece, which displays her writing skills at their finest. The fic is about the end for our Slayer, (Buffy), and is from the perspective of an unnamed but important angel who watches over purgatory, and sorts the souls who pass through. The fic rehashes all the moments on the show that Buffy was seen to die, or close to death, before finally inventing her ‘final death’. Buffy then chooses to wait hundreds of years for her soul mate before crossing over to her deserved afterlife.
The story is humorous in parts, tense in others, and written with such amazing flow and beautiful language that it’s hard to believe you are simply reading a piece of fanfiction, and not a passage from a published works. I implore any Buffy fan, no matter how large or small, to visit this piece, which is grossly lacking in reviews. You will not be disappointed.

Overall, Ashes is a writer who is particularly skilled in adopting the first person narrative and also making it believable, and has reigned in some mammoth plot bunnies that make her the envy of the BTVS fiction fandom. Read this girl’s work – review it – love her delicious words!

SilverSpoon


Dear Ashes,

I'm a terrible friend. Not only did it take me forever to get this up on the blog and possibly make you think that no one loved you (fooled ya:P) but, although I now consider you a great RL friend thanks to our joint love of FF, I haven't read any of your writing, until today! And OMG! I had to brush my teeth and take my jacket off it was so sweet and steamy!
If anyone'es wondering what story I'm talking about, it's called The Agent and The Anthropologist.


This story is a 'what if' (Ashes specialty it seems) for the 100th episode of Bones. No doubt Ashes isn't the only fan that wanted a different outcome from this episode. It was pretty heart breaking to see Brennan walk away from that hunk of a man. Hell, I'd take her place any day... that kiss ... anywho, back to the story. Well, it's a one shot and it's short and it's sweet and it's steamy! I'm not sure I can say much else without spoiling it! But it's a MUST read for Bones fans!

It also fits perfectly well with the Nocember Challenge! There's a lot of Bones fans out there, but not nearly enough FF on it and this little ditty certainly deserves some love.

General Chaz