I've been meaning to post about Avatar, which I saw with JB last week.
One word: Beautiful.
Two words: So beautiful.
(And the 3D actually worked, too.)
But it wasn't just beautiful; sure, the plot was an old and tired plot, but the characterisation was good enough that it didn't feel old and tired. No, not particularly deep characterisation, but it wasn't flat, either, and it could so easily have been.
Worldbuilding! Yes! Languages with subtitles! Alien critters! Strange loveliness!
JB and I spent quite a bit of time after the movie discussing the strengths and the weaknesses of the worldbuilding, and wondering what sort of fanfic sequel one could write. So it was good in that way, too.
( spoilers )
One word: Beautiful.
Two words: So beautiful.
(And the 3D actually worked, too.)
But it wasn't just beautiful; sure, the plot was an old and tired plot, but the characterisation was good enough that it didn't feel old and tired. No, not particularly deep characterisation, but it wasn't flat, either, and it could so easily have been.
Worldbuilding! Yes! Languages with subtitles! Alien critters! Strange loveliness!
JB and I spent quite a bit of time after the movie discussing the strengths and the weaknesses of the worldbuilding, and wondering what sort of fanfic sequel one could write. So it was good in that way, too.
( spoilers )
Cracky crossover romance idea
Jan. 21st, 2010 09:15 amAfter reading yet another SS/HG story (okay, so I'm addicted), this one with a sweet Remus as another suitor (don't worry, it made sense in context), it occurred to me that a crossover romance that would be nice to see would be Remus/Tara. (Tara from Buffy). They're just both so sweet they deserve each other.
Counting down
Jan. 20th, 2010 11:32 pmFour hours to go on the
help_haiti auction; if you want me to write you a story, bid on me here.
The auction finishes at 3 in the morning, my time, which means that if I'm outbid on those I'm bidding on, I won't be able to make another bid. Oh well.
help_haiti auction; if you want me to write you a story, bid on me here.The auction finishes at 3 in the morning, my time, which means that if I'm outbid on those I'm bidding on, I won't be able to make another bid. Oh well.
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Scourgified Mind
Universe: Harry Potter
Author: Solstice Muse
Size: 906K
Ranking: Very Good
Review: http://www.katspace.org/reviews/net fic/Author/SolsticeMuse#Title_EternalSun shineoftheScourgifiedMind
So... what do *you* think?
Universe: Harry Potter
Author: Solstice Muse
Size: 906K
Ranking: Very Good
Review: http://www.katspace.org/reviews/net
So... what do *you* think?
Net-Fic Review: The Soul Has Bandaged Moments (Harry Potter/Stargate Atlantis)
Jan. 18th, 2010 09:37 pmTitle: The Soul Has Bandaged Moments
Universe: Harry Potter/Stargate Atlantis
Author: Serendu
Size: 306K
Ranking: Poor
Review: http://www.katspace.org/reviews/net fic/Author/Serendu#Title_TheSoulHasBanda gedMoments
Note that this is an anti-rec.
So... what do *you* think?
Universe: Harry Potter/Stargate Atlantis
Author: Serendu
Size: 306K
Ranking: Poor
Review: http://www.katspace.org/reviews/net
Note that this is an anti-rec.
So... what do *you* think?
Make Me Do Your Bidding!
Jan. 14th, 2010 08:52 amI have offered my fic-writing skills for sale at the
help_haiti comm: bid on me here.
help_haiti comm: bid on me here.Help Haiti
Jan. 14th, 2010 07:43 amhelp_haiti is a LJ comm that has been set up to raise money for the earthquake disaster in Haiti; along the lines of the Sweet Charity auctions. I am intending to offer stuff to be bid on.
FIC: Provenance Unknown (Highlander)
Jan. 12th, 2010 06:51 amTitle: Provenance Unknown
Author: Kathryn Andersen
Universe: Highlander
Rating: PG
Category: Crossover, Ficathon
Characters: Rebecca Horne, Methos
Size: 2300w
Date: 2009-12-12
Elsewhere: http://community.livejournal.com/hlh_sh ortcuts/33662.html
Summary: A traveller visits Rebecca's castle, bearing a mystery.
Done for Highlander Holiday Short-Cuts 2009.
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Author: Kathryn Andersen
Universe: Highlander
Rating: PG
Category: Crossover, Ficathon
Characters: Rebecca Horne, Methos
Size: 2300w
Date: 2009-12-12
Elsewhere: http://community.livejournal.com/hlh_sh
Summary: A traveller visits Rebecca's castle, bearing a mystery.
Done for Highlander Holiday Short-Cuts 2009.
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Title: Slivers on Your Tongue (The Two Worlds Remix)
Author: Kathryn Andersen
Universe: Harry Potter
Rating: PG
Category: Remix, Ficathon
Characters: Bill Weaseley, Victoire Weaseley
Size: 100w
Date: 2009-10-11
Elsewhere: http://community.livejournal.com/remixt hedrabble/162186.html
Summary: Bill, Fleur, Victoire and language.
A remix of Pieces of the year, slivers on your tongue, by sophinisba, done for the remix-the-drabble ficathon.
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Author: Kathryn Andersen
Universe: Harry Potter
Rating: PG
Category: Remix, Ficathon
Characters: Bill Weaseley, Victoire Weaseley
Size: 100w
Date: 2009-10-11
Elsewhere: http://community.livejournal.com/remixt
Summary: Bill, Fleur, Victoire and language.
A remix of Pieces of the year, slivers on your tongue, by sophinisba, done for the remix-the-drabble ficathon.
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Title: In A Green Shade (The Colourblind Remix)
Author: Kathryn Andersen
Universe: Doctor Who
Rating: PG
Category: Remix, Ficathon
Characters: Harrison Chase
Size: 100w
Date: 2009-10-11
Elsewhere: http://community.livejournal.com/remixt hedrabble/161802.html
Summary: Harrison Chase and the Krynoid.
A remix of In A Green Shade by kindkit, done for the remix-the-drabble ficathon.
Spoilers for "Seeds of Doom".
( fake cut to story )
Author: Kathryn Andersen
Universe: Doctor Who
Rating: PG
Category: Remix, Ficathon
Characters: Harrison Chase
Size: 100w
Date: 2009-10-11
Elsewhere: http://community.livejournal.com/remixt
Summary: Harrison Chase and the Krynoid.
A remix of In A Green Shade by kindkit, done for the remix-the-drabble ficathon.
Spoilers for "Seeds of Doom".
( fake cut to story )
Posting links to some of last year's fic that I didn't post before (generally because they were for ficathons)
Title: Still Breathing Hope
Author: Kathryn Andersen
Universe: Blake's 7/ST:TNG
Rating: PG
Category: Crossover, AU, Challenge
Characters: Cally, Q
Size: 900w
Date: 2009-06-27
Elsewhere: http://community.livejournal.com/multiv erse5000/23275.html
Summary: A dying Cally is offered a choice. AU for Terminal.
Done for Multiverse 2009.
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Title: Still Breathing Hope
Author: Kathryn Andersen
Universe: Blake's 7/ST:TNG
Rating: PG
Category: Crossover, AU, Challenge
Characters: Cally, Q
Size: 900w
Date: 2009-06-27
Elsewhere: http://community.livejournal.com/multiv
Summary: A dying Cally is offered a choice. AU for Terminal.
Done for Multiverse 2009.
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Title: Lilys Charm #1: Lily's Charm
Universe: Harry Potter
Author: Obsidian Embrace
Size: 1589K
Review: http://www.katspace.org/reviews/net fic/Author/ObsidianEmbrace#Title_LilysCh arm
So... what do *you* think?
Universe: Harry Potter
Author: Obsidian Embrace
Size: 1589K
Review: http://www.katspace.org/reviews/net
So... what do *you* think?