Writing ramblings

[jadesfire]

I feel like I've just got into SGA fic, only to get out again. Having conquered my fear of sga_flashfic, I'm about to post my second story there (I'll update the running list later - it's getting to a respectable length, now). Yay me :D The first was fun because I love to play with dialogue, the second was even more fun. I started out in writing by writing 'flashfic' where you only had an hour to write your story, so I had a go at the 38 minutes challenge (as in "Write a story in...") and loved it so much. You're not so hard on yourself when you've written in a short length of time, and I think it's good for the perfectionist in me to see that things can come out well, even when they're not perfect.

But I really want to get back to Torchwood. Jack is very insistent that I finish his story before the Season 2 starts in January, and has kindly conceded that yes, he does like the first plot I've come up with. So he and I will be holed up for a while, trying to figure stuff out.

In the meantime, I can't rec strongly enough perspi's Beneath Your Heart, dealing with Teyla in S4 (*edited for spoilerphobes*). It's just such a wonderful look at how things could go, that I know I'm going to be disappointed with how they play out on screen next year. This should be canon. The tone is perfect and everyone's in character - it made me smile and sniff in equal measure.

Go, read and flail, like I did.

Comments

[taffimai.livejournal.com]

Yay for Torchwood! *brings you and Jack coffee and donuts*

[thalia]

Jack is very insistent that I finish his story before the Season 2 starts in January

Good for Jack! I was just re-reading The Waiting Years this weekend, and it's still wonderful.

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

We're going to need them, so all coffee and donuts gratefully received, thanks :)

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

*grin* I think he's just jealous of the SGA guys, personally. I'm going to have to do some re-watching (oh, the hardship), as I'm worried about keeping his voice on track.

but thank you so much! I think I need to catch the enthusiasm again, rather than just thinking 'how the hell do I match that?'

[perspi.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Jades, for the rec! I'm so excited that people seem to be liking my story!

I'm going to have to go read your Torchwood stuff, aren't I? :)

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

There's a good reason people like the story... :D

And I don't think Torchwood is compulsory...I've ended up with more words for it than I knew I could write, so caution is advised if you decide to wander over there ;)

[idontlikegravy.livejournal.com]

*applauds very loudly*

Hooray for new TW fic from you! I hope Jack remains reasonable, after all there is less than a month til season 2 now *bounces*

[kimberlyfdr.livejournal.com]

You can do SGA AND Torchwood...it's allowed :P

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping so too. He's sulking a little that I abandoned him for so long, but hopefully we can get on speaking terms again soon :D

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

It might be allowed, but doing it is a whole other thing. Jack Harkness and Rodney McKay in my head at the same time? I don't think I've got the room for all that ego...