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Friday, November 20th, 2009
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1:14 am - Day 20: ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) odogoddess
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You've been a fixture around the fandom for ages, and the place would feel terribly empty without you here. You have so much enthusiasm for fandom and put so much into it, from writing to reading to reccing to running fests. It's really fantastic and inspiring to see.
Of course, I love seeing your posts whether they're fandom-centric or not. They're always interesting, and I'm impressed by what an intelligent, diverse, and involved person you are. In addition to all of that, you're nice, friendly, caring, and approachable. You're one of the people who helps to make fandom feel like a community to me, and I appreciate that more than you can imagine. Thanks for everything!
Happy Birthday!!!
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
Also, OMG, two-thirds of the way through the month! I can't believe I've lasted this long...
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| Thursday, November 19th, 2009
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10:51 pm - Day 19: celandineb
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Christ in a crock pot, Cel, I wish I were half as together as you. It seems like you spend nearly every waking hour being productive in some way, and damn, I admire and envy that. You're one of the most motivated and down-to-earth people I know, and clearly a force to be reckoned with. You're also one of the most bold. You rarely hold back from stating your position on subjects in the most direct terms, and while I might not always agree with what you have to say (although I probably do at least 80% of the time), I appreciate your courage and honesty. You seem to have the same sort of confidence in your writing. You're probably the least likely person on my f-list to wibble about whether a fic is up to par. The confidence is entirely appropriate, though. You're a talented writer who write some of the most entertaining and captivating fics I've read.
Beyond all of those things, though -- or perhaps in spite of them -- you're genuinely nice, friendly, and a lovely person to be around. It's unfortunate that's I've been a little out-of-it and brainless on the occasions I've been able to see you. I hope I have another opportunity to prove I'm not always floating around in outer orbit. ;)
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
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3:00 pm - That Time of the Year
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Once I finally had my ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif) snapelyholidays fic submitted, I turned to helping ragdoll sort out assignments for wizard_love. WOW, that was quite a task. Nearly everyone requested a range of pairings, so it wasn't really a matter of matching the Snermione people together or the Luna people together; we had to look for specific pairings in common and make sure the types and degree of kinkiness were a good fit and and and. Yeah, it took a while.
We got all 67 assignments sent out yesterday evening and on time, though. Of those, 43 have already reported back to let us know they've been received. So far everyone sounds happy (some of them very, very happy) with their assignments, which is awesome. One person felt that they didn't get a good match, but we did some juggling and fixed that problem right away. So all is well on that front.
In other news, we've started getting a few things in for daily_deviant's Kinky Kristmas, and OMG! December on the comm is going to be awesome. I know there will be tons of holiday fests happening, but you all really want to watch Kinky Kristmas. Trust me.
I'm so looking forward to the holiday fests this year!! …Is it too early to switch to my holiday default icon..?
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| Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
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11:25 pm - Day 18: its_art
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You're a bit of an irregularity on my f-list in that you're one of the few fandom people I think I came to know personally before I was really very familiar with your writing and art. Our "usual" pairings don't have much overlap, so I don't think I'd seen a lot of your stuff before we met at Sectus. I've made a point to read quite a bit more of your work since then, though, and I'm glad I have. You're a great writer, your characters are complex and interesting, and you do dark and creepy just as well as light and warm-fuzzy. You have a lot of talent and a huge amount of motivation, and absolutely deserve to be ridiculously successful. On a more personal note, though, you're a lot of fun to spend time with, and I hope we'll get to see each other again eventually. I don't keep in touch like I should, but you come into my mind a lot. You are made of 100% pure awesome.
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
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| Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
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11:45 pm - More Gratuitous Squee
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The snapelyholidays Fic That Ate My Life has been submitted!!! \o/
I ♥ My Betas!!!
They pointed out lots of great stuff and made some fantastic suggestions. It took me three days to edit and revise the beast. LOL
I'm looking forward to seeing this one posted. :D
...Did I mention that I ♥ my betas??
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11:42 pm - Day 17: sansa1970
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You are a phenomenal writer. Fandom-wise, you were one of my favorite Snarry writers and one of my favorite Harry/Draco writers, which is something of an accomplishment, I think. However, your original writing is just as compelling and memorable as any fic you're produced. So while I miss seeing fic from you, I don't really feel like I'm missing anything, because I get to read your original work now, which is very exciting.
Before I met you in person, I thought you were incredibly sweet, smart, generous, and supportive. After I met you, I realized that you really are all of those things, but you're also bawdy, lively, hilarious, and an absolute hoot. You're one of the most all-around awesome and strong people I know. Don't ever change! I hope our paths cross again one of these days, 'cause I definitely haven't had enough of you. ;)
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
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| Monday, November 16th, 2009
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11:51 pm - Day 16: ariadneelda
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You've been around the fandom forever, and even though RL's kept you from being as active lately, you're just as much a fixture to me as ever. My f-list would seem weirdly empty without you on it. Your art is so distinctive and gorgeous; dark, erotic, and ethereal. You can say so much through expressions, textures, and colors. I think your intelligence shows in the deep intensity of your artwork. Beyond that, you're a smart, interesting, and genuinely nice person. I hope I continue to have the opportunity to get to know you better, and it would be completely awesome if our paths crossed in the not-so-virtual realm one day. ::crosses fingers::
Happy Birthday!!!
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
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9:02 pm - Audience Participation
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| Sunday, November 15th, 2009
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11:18 pm - Day 15: torino10154
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It seems like I've seen your name around the fandom for ages, and it's kind of a shame it's taken me this long to get to know you at all. You're a fantastic writer who's able to balance writing and reading a large variety of things while still maintaining a faithful devotion to your favorite ships, which is very nice to see. You have such obvious enthusiasm for fandom and the people in it. You're just as passionate in person as you are in writing, and smart, friendly, attractive, and fun to boot. I wish your trip to DC could have been longer, and I hope I'll get to see you at the next meet-up.
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
Also, OMG, halfway!!
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| Saturday, November 14th, 2009
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12:42 pm - Day 14: venturous
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I first knew you through your art, so I'll start with that. Your art is absolutely gorgeous. I've seen you do a wide variety of things, both in terms of subject matter and technique, but it always has this sort of flowing sensuality about it, and projects tangible realism yet a sense of fantasy at the same time. I have no idea if that makes any sense at all, but those are my perceptions.
Now that I've had the opportunity to spend some time with you in person, though, I think my feelings about your art make sense. Even when things are difficult, you possess a joy in simple things and a zest for life that shines through. You're warm, comfortable, creative, and welcoming. You're a steadfast friend and a person with a lot of love to give. I hope I get to see you again soon.
Happy Birthday, Ven!
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
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12:40 pm - Day 13: slashpine
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You're such a diverse person I'm not sure where to start! Your very thoughtful, musing responses to everyone's fics are wonderful to receive. It's always great when someone stops to consider why they liked something they read and what worked about it, you know? Also, your posts that explore the sociological aspects of the fandom machine are always interesting, even if I sometimes don't like to think about the negative aspects of humans in large groups that might detract from my squee. ;)
I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet you face to face, though I wish you could have arrived earlier in the weekend! Talking with you is a blast. And boy, you can talk, but you really listen too. You're wicked smart, with a lot of unusual experiences in life, and conversations with you are fascinating. Thank you for your support of my work in grad school and intended career, by the way. I hope our paths cross again.
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
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| Friday, November 13th, 2009
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11:35 pm - Wimping Out -- But Only Temporarily
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I ran a ton of errands and got a lot accomplished earlier in the day (yay!), but it seems to have left me completely exhausted with a nasty headache (boo). Napping didn't help. I've been trying to write up today's scheduled post for a while, but I just don't seem to have the brain power to come up with anything remotely coherent. So I'm wimping out for tonight. However, I'll double up on them tomorrow! (And this entry does count as a post for the day so I haven't utterly failed NaBloPoMo, right??) Hmph, LJ isn't letting me post over there anyway.
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| Thursday, November 12th, 2009
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11:30 pm - Day 12: entrenous88
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I've seen your name around for ages, but I only recently became familiar with your writing. And I'm so glad I did! Your style has a certain economy of words that drives points home with precise, perfectly aimed stabs. You can write a huge variety of things, and write it all well. And you do dirty-wrong very, very right. ::grin:: Beyond that, though, I'm glad I've recently had the opportunity to get to know you a bit as well. You're damned smart and just generally all-around fun and awesome. You project a sort of easy self-assurance that I admire. I'm looking forward to seeing you again. We're still on for Slash Retreat Boston, yes??
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
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| Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
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11:40 pm - Day 11: lesyeuxverts
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I only wish I could give my writing the sort of ambiance that you always somehow create in yours. Whether you're writing romance or darkfic it's there; a sort of surreal flow that's deep and dreamlike and comfortable, yet just a little bit dissonant. It's funny, because it's so incongruous with your open, genuine, and slightly childlike (albeit often snarky!) character. I bet people in your "real life" would be stunned to find out you write delicious porn, eh?? On top of all that, you're one of the smartest and most "with it" people I know. It was great seeing you again last month in DC; we're doing it again in Boston this spring, right??
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
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| Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
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10:34 pm - Day 10: la_dissonance
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I had a great time meeting you in DC last month. You're so upbeat and quirky that you're a joy to be around. At the same time, you have a wonderful dark and twisted streak. I'm insanely jealous that you're one of those rare people who can create fic and art, and excel at both. Your writing and art are both fantastic, and I seriously don't think there's a pairing you couldn't pull off. I'm looking forward to seeing you again; Slash Retreat Boston, y/y?
P.S. -- Dying for the Cain/Glitch, OMG!
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
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8:39 pm - Major Gratuitous Squee
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OMG!
YOU GUYS!
The Fic That Never Ends...
HAS JUST ENDED!!!!!
::shrieks, flails, and collapses::
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| Monday, November 9th, 2009
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11:52 pm - Day 9: sweet_hedonia (LJ)
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I know you said you wouldn't be the least bit offended if I didn't write one of these about you, but I want to write one and I'm doing it anyway, so there. :P
In retrospect, it's pretty incredible that our paths ever crossed, all things considered. (I'm not going to go into detail on that, because you already know how we met, but just think about it!) I'm glad that they did, though, because knowing you has been a real treat. We have some of the strangest things in common, but even when you're writing about something we don't have in common, I enjoy reading it, because you're just plain interesting. You're also someone who's damned and determined to be you regardless of what anyone else thinks, and I love that about you.
Thanks for reading and commenting on my pervy fic, even though you're sort of on the periphery of fandom. From what I've seen, you're quite a good writer yourself and definitely need to keep moving with the original writing! And I wish we didn't live so far apart also, 'cause I think you'd be loads of fun to hang out with. If I'm ever going to be in your neck of the woods, I will totally let you know!
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
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| Sunday, November 8th, 2009
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1:48 pm - Day 8: dacro
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You are just so full of awesome and cool! You're absolutely one of the most spirited, enthusiastic, upbeat, and energetic people I've ever met, both in and out of fandom. I feel like you're uniquely you, always, regardless of what anyone else thinks, and that sort of frankness of self draws people into your orbit. I want to thank you for sharing many details of your life with me. I admire how openly you speak about your experiences, and how you're able to make them interesting. I don't comment on your posts enough. I also don't comment on your fic enough (bad Rowan, no biscuit), but your writing is gorgeous and your storytelling is captivating.
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
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| Saturday, November 7th, 2009
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9:58 pm - Day 7: bronze_ribbons
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Hmm, where to begin with this one..? I first knew you in HP fandom through your fics. You're a fantastic writer, and if I had to describe your writing in one word, I'd use "witty." (If I was allowed a second, I'd try to get away with "monitor-melting-smutty-hotness-OMG.") Then I discovered that you're an absolute blast in person; funny, friendly, smart, gorgeous, and blessed with pretty much the Sexiest Voice Ever. Your one-of-a-kind cards are way original and cool; getting mail from you is so much fun. Also, your "welcome to the U.S." gift for Ari was just hilariously awesome! I hope we cross paths again one of these days.
If you don't know what the heck this is all about, the explanation is here.
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| Friday, November 6th, 2009
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12:32 pm - Day 6: Slash Chat
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amused