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[popkin16]

 I'm writing a Practical Magic AU for the atlantisfilmfestival. I've wanted to do it for aaaaages, because I love the idea of little Rodney wishing that his true love will be this impossible person so he'll never have to fall in love. And then John shows up *grins*

But a lot of the movie isn't about romance. It's about the sisters. I'm about 9k in and John hasn't even shown up yet, and I'm starting to feel like there's just not enough McShep in my McShep fic. I'm a McShep girl FIRST, always. The whole desire to write this fic was for Rodney's wish, even if I do find the witchy bits super fun.

There's also not enough time left for me to start another film fusion lol. The wonderful escriveine  assures me the fic is wonderful. But! But the boys! And their love!

Maybe I should write a really schmoopy McShep fic after I finish this. Just a quick one-shot. I have no ideas, but maybe it'll make me feel better.

Comments

[otherearths_outthere]

Aw man, that sounds incredibly frustrating. But you should listen to escriveine Your writing is always much better than you think. But I feel you on having your work spiral out of control. That seems the normal operating procedure for me, lol.
Good luck! I think you will be fine.

[popkin16]

Thanks bb ♥ It's amazing how much of this story has just flowed - the first 8k were no problem. But I think the lack of John is wearing at me. Thank you for your encouraging words - I'm going to push ahead. I'm determined to finish this fic! I might just have to add some John/Rodney stuff at the end...or make it into a series and write some post-movie stuff lol.

[runpunkrun]

Practical Magic AU, YAY! I'm so glad you're finally writing this!

[popkin16]

Me tooo. Or at least I was, until I started to miss John. Rodney is my favorite, but I really do love John lots too ♥

[esteefee]

Do you have to follow the movie exactly? I mean, it's your story, right? Just do what you want. Stories are always better when you're focusing on what you want.

I'm having the same problem right now on my John in Pegasus story bc Rodney isn't there and I miss him so I keep having him write cranky letters to John to keep him in the story heh.

[popkin16]

I don't have to follow the movie completely, but as I'm learning via my werewolf au, I'm not so good with the plot part of things. But I'm going to see if I can squeeze in some more John/Rodney stuff along the way. If I can't, perhaps I'll just add things at the end, in a sort of epilogue. Just because the movie ends doesn't mean my fic has to LOL.

LOL I sympathize. At least you've found a way to keep Rodney in the story!

[esteefee]

I'd offer to help brainstorm but I know nothing about the movie. The trailer looks amazing, though, and Aidan Quinn appears to have lots of scenes?

[popkin16]

I really like the movie, lol. The "love interest", so to speak, doesn't show up until well into the movie. If I compare the movie to where I'm at, writing-wise, I'm about 50 minutes into the movie (about halfway). He should show up soon though, lol.

[brumeier]

I'm so excited you're writing this!! I wouldn't worry one bit about the lack of McShep at this point. It'll be a good build-up.

I have a Parent Trap WIP that's been sitting in my folder for ages, and that's light on the McShep too, though that's where it ends up. So I think readers will enjoy the Jeannie/Rodney interactions and getting a view of their crazy lives, and when John finally shows up it'll be even sweeter.

If you need any additional beta assistance on this, you know where to find me!

[popkin16]

Hopefully the good build-up will lead to a good payoff, lol.

I hope people will enjoy the Jeannie & Rodney interactions. I keep reminding myself this is a rough draft.

Thank you so much for the offer of additional beta help ♥ Once it's all done, I may send it to you for an unbiased, "Is this shit or not?" opinion.

[brumeier]

I don't know how unbiased I'll be. LOL!

[popkin16]

LOL I trust you to tell me if it's not working, at least. You always write such amazing stuff.

[brumeier]

Aww. ::blushes:: That's sweet of you to say. I like doing movie fusions because the plot is already there and I have a framework to follow. Coming up with my own stuff is much trickier.

[popkin16]

God, isn't that the truth! This is my first true movie fusion and it's been so much easier than my own stuff. I hate plotting.

[brumeier]

Plotting is probably why I have so many WIPs gathering dust. I'm glad you're enjoying writing the fusion! Takes a lot of the guess work out and let's you have fun modifying the existing story for your fandom. I can't say enough about movie fusions!

[popkin16]

At least you start them! I have a ton of plotty fic ideas that never get off the ground because I get intimidated.

Practical Magic AU

[elderwitty]

The long slow build up just makes it better when they finally come together.

And also, you can feel free to show everything that happened between him coming back and all them climbing up to the roof on Halloween. :D

I can't wait!!

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[popkin16]

The long slow build up just makes it better when they finally come together.
I hope I do it justice!

I think I'm going to make this into a series so I can do more fun, witchy McShep things *grins*

I hope you end up liking it *nervous*

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[elderwitty]

I hope you end up liking it *nervous*

Based on all your previous delightful works I'd sure to love it!

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[popkin16]

Thanks bb ♥

[timespirt]

Now that sounds wonderful!

[popkin16]

I hope it turns out as good as it sounds!