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WIPBB Big Bang/Reverse Bang 2025 - Sign-Ups Extended For A Week!
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wipbigbangSo it looks like, between the Tumblr and DW post, that extending the sign-ups would be something y'all want. So the sign-ups are now officially extended to **May 28th**! I'll still be posting the first check-in form tomorrow, and instead of staying open for one week it will stay open for two this round.
Wednesday Reading Meme & Books 28-32 of 2025
May. 21st, 2025 07:18 amspikedluvWhat I Just Finished Reading: Since last Wednesday I have read/finished reading: Brandy & Bullets (A Murder, She Wrote Mystery) by Donald Bain, And Justice There is None (A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery) by Deborah Crombie, All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries) by Martha Wells, Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries) by Martha Wells and The Dragon Tamer by Megan Derr.
What I am Currently Reading: A Fountain Filled with Blood (Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries) by Julia Spencer-Fleming.
What I Plan to Read Next: Another library book or more Murderbot.
Book 28 of 2025: Brandy & Bullets (A Murder, She Wrote Mystery) (Donald Bain)
I enjoyed this book more than the others. Perhaps because it took place in Cabot Cove? ( spoilers )
This book is the best of the bunch so far, but I'm not sure if that's because the author is becoming more comfortable writing them or because it took place in Cabot Cove, as I mentioned. I'm giving it four hearts.
♥♥♥♥
Book 29 of 2025: And Justice There is None (A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery) (Deborah Crombie)
I really enjoyed this book. ( spoilers )
I think this series is getting better and better; I'm giving this book five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 30 of 2025: All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries) (Martha Wells)
I wanted to re-read this prior to starting the tv series. It was so good! ( spoilers )
I look forward to the further adventures of Murderbot! I'm giving this novella five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 31 of 2025: Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries) (Martha Wells)
I didn't have to read this book to start the tv series, but I couldn't resist seeing what Murderbot would do next. I liked it a lot. ( spoilers )
I look forward to seeing what Murderbot does next. I'm giving this novella five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 32 of 2025: The Dragon Tamer (Megan Derr)
This was a cute little novella. ( spoilers )
I enjoyed this and recommend it if you’re looking for something to do for about a half hour. (I also checked out some of her other books and they look good.) I’m giving this one five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
What I am Currently Reading: A Fountain Filled with Blood (Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries) by Julia Spencer-Fleming.
What I Plan to Read Next: Another library book or more Murderbot.
Book 28 of 2025: Brandy & Bullets (A Murder, She Wrote Mystery) (Donald Bain)
I enjoyed this book more than the others. Perhaps because it took place in Cabot Cove? ( spoilers )
This book is the best of the bunch so far, but I'm not sure if that's because the author is becoming more comfortable writing them or because it took place in Cabot Cove, as I mentioned. I'm giving it four hearts.
♥♥♥♥
Book 29 of 2025: And Justice There is None (A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery) (Deborah Crombie)
I really enjoyed this book. ( spoilers )
I think this series is getting better and better; I'm giving this book five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 30 of 2025: All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries) (Martha Wells)
I wanted to re-read this prior to starting the tv series. It was so good! ( spoilers )
I look forward to the further adventures of Murderbot! I'm giving this novella five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 31 of 2025: Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries) (Martha Wells)
I didn't have to read this book to start the tv series, but I couldn't resist seeing what Murderbot would do next. I liked it a lot. ( spoilers )
I look forward to seeing what Murderbot does next. I'm giving this novella five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 32 of 2025: The Dragon Tamer (Megan Derr)
This was a cute little novella. ( spoilers )
I enjoyed this and recommend it if you’re looking for something to do for about a half hour. (I also checked out some of her other books and they look good.) I’m giving this one five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Lucky Star: Icon: Nap
May. 21st, 2025 12:10 amvampireshmu posting in fan_flashworksFandom: Lucky Star
Rating: G
Format: GIF icon
Characters: Tsukasa Hiragi
Challenge: Nap
Summary: there is so little to say abt the gif but like. i made the border and edited it
Rating: G
Format: GIF icon
Characters: Tsukasa Hiragi
Challenge: Nap
Summary: there is so little to say abt the gif but like. i made the border and edited it
Sign-up Extension?
May. 20th, 2025 10:43 pmpenaltywaltz posting in wipbigbangSo I have been up for the last 34 hours working on advertisements on Tumblr and I have got to get some sleep. But I have about 11 fandoms that have writers/artists signed up already that I want to advertise to so we have potential partners already following when art claims/fic claims go up. So how would you all feel if I extended sign-ups to the 28th? The first check-in will still go live on the 22nd, but since they're voluntary you don't have to do it if you just signed up (we don't ask for proof of progress, BTW; it's just a checkbox to let us know you're still participating). Sound off in the comments!
Challenge 480: Nap
May. 21st, 2025 12:20 pmchina_shop posting in fan_flashworksOur new challenge is:
As always, you can interpret the prompt literally or figuratively, in whatever way works for you.
Each work created for this challenge should be posted as a new entry to the comm. Posting starts now and continues up until the challenge ends at 4pm Pacific Time on Sunday, 1 June. No sign-up required.
Mods will tag your work with fandom and challenge. When you've posted entries to three consecutive challenges, you will earn a name tag, and we'll go back and tag all your previous entries with your name.
All kinds of fanworks in all fandoms are welcome. Please have a look at our guidelines before you play. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact a mod. And if you have any suggestions for future challenges, you can leave them in the comments of this post.
Also, keep an eye out for the nextffw_social post, which will go up in the next couple of days. If you haven't joined the ffw_social comm, it's never too late to come and check it out. (Posts are locked, which means you have to join to see them.)
NAP
As always, you can interpret the prompt literally or figuratively, in whatever way works for you.
Each work created for this challenge should be posted as a new entry to the comm. Posting starts now and continues up until the challenge ends at 4pm Pacific Time on Sunday, 1 June. No sign-up required.
Mods will tag your work with fandom and challenge. When you've posted entries to three consecutive challenges, you will earn a name tag, and we'll go back and tag all your previous entries with your name.
All kinds of fanworks in all fandoms are welcome. Please have a look at our guidelines before you play. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact a mod. And if you have any suggestions for future challenges, you can leave them in the comments of this post.
Also, keep an eye out for the next
ffw_social post, which will go up in the next couple of days. If you haven't joined the ffw_social comm, it's never too late to come and check it out. (Posts are locked, which means you have to join to see them.)Admin: Challenge closed
May. 21st, 2025 12:18 pmchina_shop posting in fan_flashworksThe Underwater challenge is now closed. Here are the entries:
Original: Haiku: Still byixajaw
Babylon 5: Fanfic: The Drowning Deep bysholio
S.W.A.T.: Fan Fiction: Coming Up For Air bydarkjediqueen
Ducktales: Tanka: Briar and Bramble Just Want to Play byinfinitum_noctem
Torchwood: Fanfic: Gone Fishing bybadly_knitted
The Double: fanfic: in another life byteaotter
Original: Poetry: A Plea for the Planet bysmallhobbit
Epic: The Musical: Fanfic: Back to the Water bydrabblewriter
Iron Man comics: icons: wish it would rain down byhighlander_ii
Torchwood: Fanfic: That sinking feeling bym_findlow
No fandom: Fanart: In the Deep (9 icons) byveronyxk84
Original Fiction: Made For Destruction byanalogbasilisk
Original: poetry: turbulence bychina_shop
Also, congratulations toteaotter who earned the 12 Challenge Streak (SILVER) badge.
\o/ \o/ \o/
Thank you to everyone who participated! You're now free to post your entries to your journal or wherever else you'd like. If you're archiving on AO3, you can add your work to our fan_flashworks collection there.
New challenge coming right up.
Original: Haiku: Still by
ixajawBabylon 5: Fanfic: The Drowning Deep by
sholioS.W.A.T.: Fan Fiction: Coming Up For Air by
darkjediqueenDucktales: Tanka: Briar and Bramble Just Want to Play by
infinitum_noctemTorchwood: Fanfic: Gone Fishing by
badly_knittedThe Double: fanfic: in another life by
teaotterOriginal: Poetry: A Plea for the Planet by
smallhobbitEpic: The Musical: Fanfic: Back to the Water by
drabblewriterIron Man comics: icons: wish it would rain down by
highlander_iiTorchwood: Fanfic: That sinking feeling by
m_findlowNo fandom: Fanart: In the Deep (9 icons) by
veronyxk84Original Fiction: Made For Destruction by
analogbasiliskOriginal: poetry: turbulence by
china_shopAlso, congratulations to
teaotter who earned the 12 Challenge Streak (SILVER) badge.\o/ \o/ \o/
Thank you to everyone who participated! You're now free to post your entries to your journal or wherever else you'd like. If you're archiving on AO3, you can add your work to our fan_flashworks collection there.
New challenge coming right up.
Original Fiction: Made For Destruction
May. 20th, 2025 04:11 pmanalogbasilisk posting in fan_flashworksPrompt: 479. Underwater
Word count: 1,025
Rating: Mature
Summary: Dominick has heard sometimes parents don't know why they're punishing their children, but the children know why they're being punished. Dominick wasn't one of those shildren.
Warnings: child abuse, suicidal tendencies (ish), mentioned A/B/O dynamics
A/N: Dominick is around 14 at this point, even if her age is not stated in this piece. The A/B/O is barely mentioned. This is a ficlet with a character from a longer project that is currently abandoned.
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Word count: 1,025
Rating: Mature
Summary: Dominick has heard sometimes parents don't know why they're punishing their children, but the children know why they're being punished. Dominick wasn't one of those shildren.
Warnings: child abuse, suicidal tendencies (ish), mentioned A/B/O dynamics
A/N: Dominick is around 14 at this point, even if her age is not stated in this piece. The A/B/O is barely mentioned. This is a ficlet with a character from a longer project that is currently abandoned.
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TV News: Resident Alien S4
May. 20th, 2025 02:01 pmspikedluvResident Alien is back for season 4! I was afraid that it had been quietly cancelled because I heard nothing about it, but apparently it was merely moved to USA, but then they decided to air it on both SyFy and USA? It's coming Friday, June 6, 11pm EST. (Not sure why 11pm. o_O) Click the link for more info and to check out the trailer.
Resident Alien Season 4: The Mantid Turns Patience Upside Down in New Trailer — Plus, Get Premiere Date (tvline.com)
Resident Alien Season 4: The Mantid Turns Patience Upside Down in New Trailer — Plus, Get Premiere Date (tvline.com)
Monday [Fandom] Madness! The Murder, She Wrote 2.04 & 2.05 & 2.06 Comments Edition
May. 19th, 2025 09:12 amspikedluvI have rewatched the next few MSW episodes and I wanted to share some thoughts with you. The eps in question are: 2.04 School for Scandal, 2.05 Sing a Song of Murder and 2.06 Reflections of the Mind.
( all comments back here )
What are your thoughts on these eps?
( all comments back here )
What are your thoughts on these eps?
No fandom: Fanart: In the Deep (9 icons)
May. 19th, 2025 01:22 pmveronyxk84 posting in fan_flashworksTitle: In the Deep
Fandom: none
Author:veronyxk84
Rating: G
Warnings: none
Content: 9 icons (100x100) with stock images from Pixabay (artist credits below the icon table) depicting sea turtles, corals, fish, jellyfish, a scuba diver. Made with GIMP.
Disclaimer: This is a fanart created for fun and no profit has been made. All rights belong to the respective owners.
Challenge: #479 - Underwater
( SHOW: 9 Icons - In the Deep )
Fandom: none
Author:
veronyxk84Rating: G
Warnings: none
Content: 9 icons (100x100) with stock images from Pixabay (artist credits below the icon table) depicting sea turtles, corals, fish, jellyfish, a scuba diver. Made with GIMP.
Disclaimer: This is a fanart created for fun and no profit has been made. All rights belong to the respective owners.
Challenge: #479 - Underwater
( SHOW: 9 Icons - In the Deep )
Torchwood: Fanfic: That sinking feeling
May. 19th, 2025 08:09 pmm_findlow posting in fan_flashworksTitle: That sinking feeling
Fandom: Torchwood
Characters: Jack, Ianto
Author: m_findlow
Rating: PG
Length: 1,324 words
Content notes: none
Author notes: Written for Challenge 479 - Underwater
Summary: Jack and Ianto have a slight problem, and Ianto is largely to blame.
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Fandom: Torchwood
Characters: Jack, Ianto
Author: m_findlow
Rating: PG
Length: 1,324 words
Content notes: none
Author notes: Written for Challenge 479 - Underwater
Summary: Jack and Ianto have a slight problem, and Ianto is largely to blame.
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Sherlock Holmes: Come If Convenient by rudbeckia
May. 18th, 2025 08:48 pmkingstoken posting in fancakeFandom: Sherlock Holmes (tagged as both books and Granada)
Pairings/Characters: Holmes/Watson
Rating: E
Length: 13,317 words
Creator Links: rudbeckia
Theme: Angst with a Happy Ending, courting
Summary: Watson, finally pushed away by Holmes’s lack of regard for his feelings, has left 221B Baker Street and moved into his practice. Holmes is confused—he did nothing wrong! But when Holmes realises (because everyone who gives him advice tells him so) that he is to blame, he knows he has to do something meaningful to win Watson back.
Reccer's Notes: Watson gets tried of Holmes' mistreatment and decides to leave Baker St. Much angst in the beginning, but also a Holmes determined to get his Watson back, cue the wooing! I enjoyed the inclusion of side characters like Mrs Hudson, Mycroft and Lestrade, and there was also an original character, a woman doctor who works with Watson, that I greatly enjoyed. It is tagged as both books and Granada, but I pictured the Granada lads when reading it.
Fanwork Links: AO3
Pairings/Characters: Holmes/Watson
Rating: E
Length: 13,317 words
Creator Links: rudbeckia
Theme: Angst with a Happy Ending, courting
Summary: Watson, finally pushed away by Holmes’s lack of regard for his feelings, has left 221B Baker Street and moved into his practice. Holmes is confused—he did nothing wrong! But when Holmes realises (because everyone who gives him advice tells him so) that he is to blame, he knows he has to do something meaningful to win Watson back.
Reccer's Notes: Watson gets tried of Holmes' mistreatment and decides to leave Baker St. Much angst in the beginning, but also a Holmes determined to get his Watson back, cue the wooing! I enjoyed the inclusion of side characters like Mrs Hudson, Mycroft and Lestrade, and there was also an original character, a woman doctor who works with Watson, that I greatly enjoyed. It is tagged as both books and Granada, but I pictured the Granada lads when reading it.
Fanwork Links: AO3
Iron Man comics : icons : wish it would rain down
May. 18th, 2025 08:12 pmhighlander_ii posting in fan_flashworksTitle: wish it would rain down
Fandom: Iron Man (616) comics
Rating: G
Content notes: None apply
Summary: icons of Tony Stark in the shower, in a bath, in the rain, in the ocean... he's been in the water a bunch of times over the years
( wish it would rain down )
Fandom: Iron Man (616) comics
Rating: G
Content notes: None apply
Summary: icons of Tony Stark in the shower, in a bath, in the rain, in the ocean... he's been in the water a bunch of times over the years
( wish it would rain down )
Epic: The Musical: Fanfic: Back to the Water
May. 18th, 2025 03:52 pmdrabblewriter posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Back to the Water
Fandom: Epic: The Musical
Characters: Odysseus
Rating: G
Length: 165
Summary: For a long time after returning home, Odysseus stays far from the water.
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Fandom: Epic: The Musical
Characters: Odysseus
Rating: G
Length: 165
Summary: For a long time after returning home, Odysseus stays far from the water.
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Doctor Who, Eurovision, Murderbot
May. 18th, 2025 06:19 pmpandarusDOCTOR WHO
So I’m wondering, upon reflection, what story the Doctor Who writers thought they were telling last night?
I’m not so uncharitable as to take it for granted that RTD is consciously ripping off Catherynne Valente with the concept of Space Eurovision: it’s entirely likely that as his new era is QUEER AF Space Eurovision seemed like an obvious choice.
But then…honestly, the more I think about the episode, the more I wonder what they intended. ( Read more... )
So I’m wondering, upon reflection, what story the Doctor Who writers thought they were telling last night?
I’m not so uncharitable as to take it for granted that RTD is consciously ripping off Catherynne Valente with the concept of Space Eurovision: it’s entirely likely that as his new era is QUEER AF Space Eurovision seemed like an obvious choice.
But then…honestly, the more I think about the episode, the more I wonder what they intended. ( Read more... )
Star Trek AOS: A Guiding Star by BC_Brynn
May. 18th, 2025 11:20 amgarryowen posting in fancakeFandom: Star Trek AOS
Pairings/Characters: Kirk/Spock
Rating: Teen +
Length: 11,213
Creator Links: BC_Brynn at AO3
Theme: Angst with a happy ending.
Summary: My name is S’chn T’gai Spock, and I am six years old. At the age of twenty-nine, I have been involved in an accident that has reduced my physical age and erased my memories accordingly.
Reccer's Notes: Usually, in stories about aging, one partner/beloved grows old, but in this one, Spock finds himself a child again. Despite losing many memories, he knows and remembers Jim, and he is absolutely determined to get back to him. But he has to grow up first. There are a lot of challenges along the way.
What I admire about this story is that both the author and the narrator (Spock) have such singular focus and total commitment to the project. One of the issues the story takes on--and what sets it apart, IMO--is the way that a slightly different upbringing and life path create a different person. It also addresses the sacrifices one must make to achieve a goal. It's absolutely heartbreaking. But, as this theme specifies, there is a happy ending. Also, of course, it's got big meant-to-be energy!
Fanwork Links: A Guiding Star
Pairings/Characters: Kirk/Spock
Rating: Teen +
Length: 11,213
Creator Links: BC_Brynn at AO3
Theme: Angst with a happy ending.
Summary: My name is S’chn T’gai Spock, and I am six years old. At the age of twenty-nine, I have been involved in an accident that has reduced my physical age and erased my memories accordingly.
Reccer's Notes: Usually, in stories about aging, one partner/beloved grows old, but in this one, Spock finds himself a child again. Despite losing many memories, he knows and remembers Jim, and he is absolutely determined to get back to him. But he has to grow up first. There are a lot of challenges along the way.
What I admire about this story is that both the author and the narrator (Spock) have such singular focus and total commitment to the project. One of the issues the story takes on--and what sets it apart, IMO--is the way that a slightly different upbringing and life path create a different person. It also addresses the sacrifices one must make to achieve a goal. It's absolutely heartbreaking. But, as this theme specifies, there is a happy ending. Also, of course, it's got big meant-to-be energy!
Fanwork Links: A Guiding Star