an update in five thoughts...

[tommygirl]

1) Sometimes I think my trainer is trying to kill me. He's so lucky he's hot, my friends, otherwise I'm not sure I could tolerate his abuse masqueraded as "helping me achieve fitness goals."

2) tvm and I think everyone should take to writing lots of Andy/Sam/Dean where Andy has gone on the road with our favorite boys - gen or slash. We want it all as long as it's happy.

Some ideas:

- Sam annoyed that he has to drive with Andy and Dean high in the backseat of the Impala.
- Sam jealous of Andy and Dean's easy relationship.
- Andy using his abilities to help them on a case...

Think about it, my friends. What's better than good fic EXCEPT making me and tvm happy? Hee.

3) To those who rec stories: Ever stumble upon a story that you liked, but aren't sure you can rec because of certain issues with it. Because I'll let certain things go sometimes if I enjoy a story, but I begin to wonder if it's rec-worthy when some of the bad things I would warn about start to make it seem like, "Was she smoking crack?" And while I see nothing wrong with pointing out a few of my issues with a story when I rec it, I don't want an author to stumble upon my rec and be like, "What a bitch!" I just don't know what to do, but I'm thinking I'm might not rec it this round.

4) I still want the schmoop. Sam/Dean is preferable, but seriously, at this point...you guys know my fandoms, I need schmoop! Lots of schmoop! No one wants my kink!cliche fic to turn into really bad fic. So save yourselves and rec me!

5) Finally, to anonymous for the virtual rose. Thank you so much. It totally made my day yesterday (and it was a very crappy one). ::huggles you::

Comments

[deirdre-c.livejournal.com]

My favorite boys-hunting-with-Andy story:
http://antiship.livejournal.com/21396.html

Stoned Wincest + Andy = FTW :D

[storydivagirl.livejournal.com]

Dude, that was awesome stuff! Thanks for the rec!

[clex_monkie89.livejournal.com]

2) tvm and I think everyone should take to writing lots of Andy/Sam/Dean where Andy has gone on the road with our favorite boys - gen or slash. We want it all as long as it's happy.

You don't know me (I'm coding the Newsletter tonight and saw this post) but I thought you might like to know that one of my Fics In Planning is an AU where Andy goes with Sam and Dean for a few months at the end of Simon Said.

[storydivagirl.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, I'll definitely be on the lookout for that when it's done. Sounds fabulous. I just love Andy! And of course, I love Sam and Dean...so triple threat!

[skuf.livejournal.com]

3) painless_j (HP fandom) recs with caveats, and I admire her for it. I think there's nothing wrong with alerting readers to an issue (be it typos galore or whatever) - remember recs are for readers, not for authors.

[storydivagirl.livejournal.com]

That's very true. And I do tend to make some notes, but when my explanations of things to pay attention to start to weigh out what I liked about it, I'm not sure it's one that should be recced in the end.

[girlmostlikely.livejournal.com]

WOO HOO! Make everyone our bitchez!! *g*

[storydivagirl.livejournal.com]

We really need to. I'm going to learn how to do paintshop pro enough to make a picture of the three of them to aid others in writing for us. Heh.

[theperoxide-emo.livejournal.com]

ooh jealous of your personal trainer!! I'd love one (I need one desperately!) but I haven't the money. *makes sad face*

[storydivagirl.livejournal.com]

Yes, he comes in handy from time to time. And as much as I bitch, he really does help me. once a month we revisit my goals and the areas I make progress on...and I'm lucky, my trainer sessions are included in my gym fees, so nothing extra.