WHAT I READ
With August came the great fic funk of 2010.
Many a fic was tried. Many a fic was flounced.
Nothing could tame my goldfishian attention span. That is, until I took a walk in the woods. Woods of the lovely, dark, and deep variety. At last I was pulled into a story where I pounded chapter after chapter, dying to know more.
Sloppy kisses to the author of The Woods are Lovely, Dark, and Deep, bananapancakes7.
Official Description: Bella visits a quiet lodge in Forks and she meets the secretive, tormented Edward Masen. Just as their relationship transcends friendship, Edward's past comes back to haunt him in the most brutal way. B&E are human, but oh…there will be vampires. AU.
Some teasers from the review that will be posted at Twific Pimps (I'll link actual review once it's up):
You've got frisky pants Bella and Edward with the tenaciously invigorating eyes. The UST in this one is off the charts. But it's not at all just fun and games - there are serious issues that plague both Edward and Bella. Also, Edward is human, but he maintains many canon characteristics. For example, he is both a sweet protector and a self-proclaimed monster. But he gives canon Edward a run for his money when it comes to being a self-hating mess.
Did I mention the sick UST?
Oh, and thar be mystery and poetry in them there woods. There is so much story left to be revealed in this excellent WIP. I'll leave it at that and HIGHLY suggest you go check out this emotional and vivid and funny and hot story. peace
Did I mention the sick UST?
Oh, and thar be mystery and poetry in them there woods. There is so much story left to be revealed in this excellent WIP. I'll leave it at that and HIGHLY suggest you go check out this emotional and vivid and funny and hot story. peace
Fics I tried out as part of our Twific Pimp challenge to ourselves to read something that you usually wouldn't read:
The Definition of Want by CarrieICL
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far by ipreferbrunettes
Revenge Cake by restlessxpen
still need to read for "Fics I Don't Read" Challenge:
Alpha Fail by lifelesslyndsey and Who Knew? by Twi-Smile
Amongst the ruins of my fic rut, these fics stood apart as excellent reads:
Raw and Rosy by tuesdaymidnight
Stigmata Tomato by BellaFlan
Beyond the Seventh Circle by Amelie Gray
The fic funk broke leaving a few days left in August. In that time I got my groove back and landed on one of the bests fics I've read in quite awhile: Twinned
Official Description: Edward and Masen Cullen look identical, but mistake them at your peril. Watch as their carefully constructed world falls apart when they meet the new girl in town. There's slash, smut and Jasper having shower sex with y'all. Are you ready for it? WIP
From the summary and from what I heard about this Jasper, I thought this fic was going to be a funny lemon fest. Although it has such funny characterization and a Jasper that's dripping with sex, this story is actually SO MUCH MORE.
First of all, I thought that the rotating POV would be annoying, but Conversed makes it artful. Each voice offers such insight into the characters and their world, helping peel back layer upon layer of this fascinating story.
Secondly, the author mentioned somewhere that her inspiration for the story stemmed from the thought, what could be better than Edward? Two Edwards! She gets all up in the dynamic of being a twin and she also develops two very distinct people in Edward and Masen. I love how the outside world describes them as interchangeable, but once you get the insider POVs you learn that these two boys couldn't be more different.
Third, don't get me started on how BRILLIANT Conversed is in her portrayal of the male relationships in this fic. I will explain in greater detail in my actual review, but damn! I have never seen a fic challenge such boundaries and I LOVE IT.
Bottom line: such a great read AND a Jasper against which all future Jaspers will be compared.
From the summary and from what I heard about this Jasper, I thought this fic was going to be a funny lemon fest. Although it has such funny characterization and a Jasper that's dripping with sex, this story is actually SO MUCH MORE.
First of all, I thought that the rotating POV would be annoying, but Conversed makes it artful. Each voice offers such insight into the characters and their world, helping peel back layer upon layer of this fascinating story.
Secondly, the author mentioned somewhere that her inspiration for the story stemmed from the thought, what could be better than Edward? Two Edwards! She gets all up in the dynamic of being a twin and she also develops two very distinct people in Edward and Masen. I love how the outside world describes them as interchangeable, but once you get the insider POVs you learn that these two boys couldn't be more different.
Third, don't get me started on how BRILLIANT Conversed is in her portrayal of the male relationships in this fic. I will explain in greater detail in my actual review, but damn! I have never seen a fic challenge such boundaries and I LOVE IT.
Bottom line: such a great read AND a Jasper against which all future Jaspers will be compared.
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WHAT I WROTE
August was a rollercoaster of highs and lows here at Althea Jams & Blogs.LOW
The fic Just Wait by InstantKarmaGirl unleashed a degree of angst and heartache which I had never experienced before in fic. Whew! The only way I knew how to deal with it was through writing about it and working it out. I did that in this post: It's My Blog and I'll Cry if I Want To
HIGH
I fell in love with a new fic - Our Lives Unbound
It's a BDSM fic that provides the emotional connection that is so often lacking in BDSM fics!
Official Description: My mind is trapped in circles, my loneliness pressing in. Unable to speak, I reach for her spark. In her eyes, I find my partner. In her command, I find my freedom. Together, we open our lives to something more. AU/AH, D/s, male sub.
My Review of Our Lives Unbound here, on AJ&B
Rec'd as my 60 Second Pimp Down Fic on Fics that Rock! episode of the Fic Pushin Podcast. It was also briefly mentioned in the following episode, Never Bet Against Alice.
LOW
The Great Fic Funk of 2010. Don't really feel like writing about it though. It was enough to have to suffer through it.
HIGH
My self-declared MUSIC in Fic Week!!!
The week was filled with lots of discussion, recs and love for MUSIC in twific. Here's a wrapup of what went down.
>>> Straight to the Vein episode of the Fic Pushin' Podcast that digs into Tropic of Virgo by in.a.blue.bathrobe. Twific Pimp AltheaJams is joined by special guests fngrcufs, xSuperAshx, and nmyhappyplace to discuss this quintessential music fic.
>>> On my personal rec blog, Althea Jams & Blogs, I broke out a brand new HOTNESS Hall of Fame: MUSIC that highlights 3 instances of ridiculous hotness in fic that are propelled by MUSIC.
>>> Episode #4 of the Fic Pushin' Podcast, the Twific Pimps talk all about Fic that Rocks! http://www.twificpimps.com/2010/08/episode-4-fics-that-rock-2/
>>> The week's Friday Fic Fit shines a spotlight on Last Tango in Forks, a fic that uses music to drive the intensity of lemons. It also uses playlists that are specific to the characters and what they'd be rocking on their iPods. The author, AwesomeSauce76, lets us in on the soundtracks that they choose for themselves. http://www.twificpimps.com/2010/08/fridays-fic-fit-8-13-2010/
>>> Throughout the week the Twific Pimps were asking the folks on Twitter for recs of great music in fic. Through this form we continue to receive great input! Hook us up with your suggestions so we can spread the fic MUSIC love.
HIGHER
Recorded episode #5 of Fic Pushin Podcast, Never Bet Against Alice, discussing fic recs with none other than Ms. Alice/Feathers_mmmm!!!
HIGHEST
The TWIFIC PIMPS LAUNCHED OUR NEW SITE!
http://www.twificpimps.com/
Reviews I wrote for the Twific Pimps:
Recs I made on the 60 Sec Pimp Downs:
i love your blog! im excited to start the woods are dark and deep. or whatever it is, im excited :)
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