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[popkin16]

"Nothing happens to post about in the SGA fandom," I said, and sgamadison  rightly responded that not posting is just making the fandom even quieter. There's more activity on tumblr, but I miss actual discussions. Though I'm giving serious consideration to setting up an automatic crossposter between mcshep-everyday and dreamwidth/livejournal to try and boost the fandom over here.

Anyway, in an effort to bring fandom back to journaling sites:

I've been reading Pegasus Purgatorio lately. I have only read it once, way back when I first joined the fandom, so it's practically brand new to me. It's interesting how the author twisted canon - like making Kanaan the leader of Michael's mutants. I do love the idea of Atlantis evacuating Pegasus planets to empty Milky Way ones, though. I have no idea how John and Rodney are going to make it back to Earth, though lol.

Lately, I've been giving a lot of thought to rereading fics I've only been through once, a long time ago - fics like The Whaleverse and A Face That Nobody Knows. I've also given some thought to reading the Ex Patria series, but I already know that John and Rodney being in an open relationship is going to bother me, so why torture myself? BUT THE PLOT LOOKS SO COOL. But their relationship...but the PLOT... Anyway, If you're cool with that kind of thing, you should check that series out - I've heard nothing but good things! If it helps, I think I was told that John & Rodney are only ever explicitly with each other. I think.

I've been making brief forays in to the Harry Potter fandom too, but I am EPIC picky about my HP fic. All of it basically has to be EWE (epilogue? what epilogue?). I don't care if it's Hogwart's Eight Year fic, or something that takes place more in the future, but I'm not interested in reading fic set back during book 5, say. If you're looking for an amazing author, check out saras_girl. She single-handedly got me back into HP after more than a decade away from the fandom.

I also read Cinderwings, an Dean/Castiel Supernatural sort-of Cinderella AU, but it's so much more than that.

Not too long ago, I finished reading Strong Poison, a Peter Wimsey novel. I was surprised by how fast I became smitten with Peter <3 I already have the next book (I'm focusing on the ones that have Harriet Vane in them) but I have to be in the mood for books.

What is everyone reading these days?

Comments

[otherearths_outthere]

I’m so glad you posted this and already have good responses. I’ve occasionally thought about trying to get up a discussion or post a big question, but I’m notoriously anxious and shy, beside the fact that my little circle of mutuals is quite little.

While I homeschooled my youngest son during his teenage years, I developed interest in WW ll and read many, many books on it
I have recently been rereading some of that WW ll history and a book written by Joseph Volpe, who managed the Metropolitan Opera for 40 years. It’s surprisingly entertaining. Still my main reads are John and Rodney. I’ve been in the fandom for 8 years and don’t see myself losing interest at all. We’ve gotten some fantastic newish writers and I devour each story as it’s posted. There are probably too many fics that I can read over and over again. Pegasus Purgatorio was excellent and it might be time to read that again. Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves by Auburn has a similar feel and I recently revisited that one.

[popkin16]

Aw, bb. You should definitely post about stuff - I could always signal boost it on my journal, if necessary. Or you could give me suggestions, lol.

WWII is fascinating. I've watched documentaries about it for fun. I'm glad you don't foresee yourself losing interest in McShep. I should really remind myself that just because it's quiet doesn't mean nobody's there. We really HAVE gotten some fantastic new-ish writers, and I'm so grateful to them!

You know, I haven't actually read Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves. I have it pulled up in a tab, but I'm so intimidated by auburn - she writes angst on a level I can't handle, usually, so I tend not to read her stuff. But it looks really good!

[otherearths_outthere]

You are always so sweet to me, thank you. I might someday give you an idea or get you to signal boost. I never thought of that. I loved homeschooling #5 so much for so many reasons, but I was never really interested in history before. That schooling him had awakened this interest was surprising but I enjoyed it so much.

I get your trepidation for reading Auburn, but if you can handle the stuff respoftw writes, you probably can handle Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves I feel like it was her least angsty work. One of the things I dearly loved was her treatment of Lindsey Novak. Her character was developed brilliantly and resonated strongly with me. I also got a big kick out of Rodney preferring the name Meredith for a change.
Give the story a try. I really don’t think it’s too much, but if I’m wrong you can come back and berate me forever. 🙂

[popkin16]

Well, you're my friend :) Plus you deserve kindness!

Hmmm. I trust your opinion on fics, including Auburn's work, so I will give Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves a try! It does look reaaaaaally good...plus, I love respoftw's work LOL