2009 Roundup
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brainofck2009 started out rough for me as a writer. I was feeling very anxious about real life, and in November 2008, I believe I actually decided on a moratorium on writing. This extended through January, though I did write a short piece in mid January. True to my SAD-afflicted self, I was more ready to write as the days got longer and warmer, and by May, I was ready to celebrate MMOM in style. Several fun things, including my favorite, The Limited Range of the GHL Mark 0001, and also Jack's rebuttal after The Pink Elephant with the Purple Spots (which sid pointed out is very nearly GEN PORN!!! :D
I am mostly happy with the quality of product I write these days, but sometimes feel that all my stories are the same. Or very same-y. So it probably shouldn't surprise me that my personal favorites this year are my two big AU adventures, Local Angel, and the immediate follow-on, August, and Everything After. Only the first one was song-fic, which I generally loathe, but this summer for some reason 70's country songs were eating my brain this summer, and you're just damned lucky that you didn't get some seriously irritating Jack/Sam. Seriously. I hesitated to reveal my horrible affliction, but I do feel that Local Angel is one of my favorite things I have ever written.
The second AU was, of course, Inland Sea, which burst into my brain, and was written in record time, with minimal drama.lokei did a yeoman's job, reading drafts, none less than 15,000 words, no less than FOUR TIMES!!!! zats_clear suggested I should call this piece fin!fic (similar to wing!fic, but when the character is less like an angel or bird of prey and more like, well, a fish) or hydropunk, and hydropunk was the one that worked for me, what with the post-post-apocalyptic landscape and whatnot. This was a new growth moment for me, too. This may be my most purely writing experience since Arena (LOTR RPS). The writing was primary for me on this. Once I threw it out into the big sea of fan fic, I wasn't too worried about it anymore. This was an interesting lesson for the feedback whore, though. Published as a long, finished piece, this story got relatively little response – I suspect because either it was too long for most people to tackle, or because they copied it away, read it in other venues, and did not come back the entry. If I had done it in chapters, I feel confident it would have been more of an ego massage. Less to me, the writer – write it all, but put it out weekly. :D
In other writing news, I finished two long-standing WIPs. If you recall, way back in 2005, I wrote a little phone sex piece titled What to Do? in which Jack's opening volley is to ask Daniel if they are dating? The phone call ends with a proposed dinner date. I finally delivered the goods, Always Finish with Chocolate (or The Mummy Returns) (2/2). And I wrote the final two chapters of Bright, Rich, Sweet, which was first posted in March 2008.
I didn't go to great lengths to put in ratings or warnings or pairings in the story descriptions below. Check the headers of the stories before you read. I'm pretty sure they are all J/D unless noted.
Approximately 64,000 words this year.
JANUARY
Title: Not Just for Porno Anymore
Date: January 11, 2009
Words: 581
Story summary: Written in response tosid and jd_junkie's baby-a-thon.
First line: "Come on, I know you can do it, babe," Jack breathed, watching Daniel's mouth, his skillfully moving fingers, the intense, inward focus of Daniel's gaze.
FEBRUARY
Title: Dr. Jackson's Yoga Journal (1/2)
Date: February 15, 2009
Words: 3000ish
Story summary: Jack has an unexpected hobby and a new girlfriend.
First line: It had been an odd night of insomnia.
MARCH
Title: My Little Colonel
Date: March 31, 2009
Words: 978
Story summary: Jack gives presents to his friends.
First line: Jack stood in the hidden room he had built in to the back of his closet, trying to decide.
APRIL
Title: Meant to Be
Date: April 8, 2009.
Words: 388
Story summary: What was Daniel thinking, dating a "straight" guy?
First line: When Daniel woke up he was still mad.
Title: Penance (The Kabinet Remix)
Date: April 23, 2009
Words: 1092
Story summary: Daniel makes Jack pay for how he treated him on Euronda.
First line: Shut up.
Title: Always Finish with Chocolate (or The Mummy Returns) (2/2)
Date: April 26, 2009
Words: 2040
Story summary: Daniel and Jack try to decide if they are a couple. Classic first date. Dinner and a movie.
First line: Daniel had dressed to impress.
MAY
Title: The Trials and Tribulations of the Designated Driver
Date: May 5, 2009
Words: 1000 ish
Story summary: Daniel has much more fun Jell-o (yes, my spellchecker did make me spell it like that, since you asked) wrestling than any of us really imagined he would. Well, I mean, we imagined he would secretly be delighted to be invited and even more secretly intrigued by the whole event and even more secretly that he would think it was awesome. We just never figured he'd be so out there about it. :D
First line: Dr. Daniel Ballard Jackson, PhD, PhD, when drunk, was like a grabby three-year-old.
Title: Extended Metaphor
Date: May 6, 2009
Words: 295
Story summary: Daniel doesn't have a lot of tolerance for alien Mary Jane.
First line: Their quarters in the huge, opulent palace had a wonderful, huge sofa.
Title: Three Fingers
Date: May 6, 2009
Words: 735
Story summary: Daniel imagines the size of Jack's…you know…
First line: Daniel had an active fantasy life.
Title: The Pink Elephant with the Purple Spots [And Jack's rebuttal (May 8, 2009)]
Date: May 7, 2009
Words: 909
Story summary: Daniel can't seem to get any alone time.
First line: Daniel was in his own bed for the first time in days.
Title: The Limited Range of the GHL Mark 0001
Date: May 9, 2009
Words: 1143
Story summary: Jack catches up on some desk work during quarantine. Daniel finds it quite distracting.
First line: Daniel was completely sick of quarantine.
Title: Dr. Jackson's Yoga Journal, Part 2 of 2
Date: May 15, 2009
Words: 4627
Story summary: Jack has an unexpected hobby and a new girlfriend.
First line: Jack sauntered into the conference room.
Title: Grand Gesture
Date: May 17, 2009
Words: 578
Story summary: The biggest mass wedding in the universe.
First line: I got the fish face look.
Title: Bright, Rich, Sweet (Chapter 5 of 6)
Date: May 18, 2009
Words:4300 or 28,000 words.
Pairings: This turned into SG-1 team. But is primarily J/D.
Story summary: A vampire cannot live by (chicken) blood alone. Jack becomes a vampire.
First line: He woke up with Daniel still half under him, sleeping peacefully.
JUNE
Title: Local Angel
Date: June 1, 2009
Words: 3480
Story summary: A little diner AU inspired by a certain song everybody knows. *hangs head*
First line: All in all, it wasn't a bad life, on the road.
Title: August, and Everything After
Date: June 8, 2009
Words:5000 ish
Story summary: What happens when you fall in love with a person you will never see again. Follows the events of Local Angel.
First line: The storms rolled in the next night.
Title: Those Who Cannot Hear the Drums
Date: June 28, 2009
Words: 862
Story summary: To those who cannot hear the drums, the drummer seems mad...
First line: The wise woman told him the dance was like playing drums all around him.
JULY
Title: Untitled non-traditional piece (collaboration with the Spammers)
Date: July 22, 2009
Words:150 words?
Pairings: Spammers/Breakfast. Michael Westen/yogurt.
Story summary: Breakfast fantasies lead to Burn Notice fantasies.
First line: Why don't we all pile round to Rae's and have breakfast together?
AUGUST
No stories
SEPTEMBER
Title: UST
Date: September 20, 2009
Words: 2961
Story summary: Fromtejas's prompt "Clueless!Jack/Experienced!Daniel - Daniel's tired of dropping hints and decides to take a more direct approach. Pre-Heroes S7, first-time (a large clue bat may be needed, or maybe a roadtrip... possibly restraints ;-)."
First line: It was just as well when Jack went back to Earth.
OCTOBER
Title: Stability.
Date: October 2, 2009
Words: Approx 150
Pairings: John Sheppard/Ronon Dex
Story summary: Some suggestions should not be taken. Another non-traditional piece.
First line: "Bowflex Stability Balls - great for exercise, sitting and more!"
Title: Bright, Rich, Sweet (Chapter 6 of 6)
Date: October 3, 2009
Words: 3573 of 28,000
Pairings: This turned into SG-1 team. But is primarily J/D.
Story summary: A vampire cannot live by (chicken) blood alone. Jack becomes a vampire.
First line: "So, how long am I in for this time?" Jack asked the doctor.
Title: Zombie Nightmare
Date: October 7, 2009
Words:590
Story summary: The goa'uld strike with a new virus. (Yes, I had a very vivid dream about zombies last night and Jack O'Neill was in it, why do you ask?) Warning for character death.
First line: Jack locked down the blast doors behind him.
Title: Not a Public Service Announcement
Date: October 13, 2009
Words: 3715
Story summary: Daniel is out. Jack is not. And yet Daniel still has a secret. FTM Daniel for 2009 J/D Ficathon, prompt byprehistoric_sea.
First line: He (she?) certainly had a punch like the kick of a mule, Jack thought with a sort of detached professional appraisal, as the force of it spun him to the side.
NOVEMBER
No stories
DECEMBER
Title: Shelter
Date: December 5, 2009
Words: 2350
Story summary: Stuck in an off-world ice storm, the team builds ice shelters. Revelations ensue. Intended as a follow-on to the Dark Muse Remix of Some Stones.
First line: "Well? Can you fix it?" Jack asked, trying not to be impatient.
Title: Inland Sea
Date: December 7, 2009
Words: 20,116
Pairings: Something for everyone, all OTPs violated. Primary pairing J/D.
Story summary: Inspired bylokei's fantastic AU, Still Waters, and particularly the phrase: "bare-chested colonels hefting tridents and wearing crowns of starfish."
First line: A storm was coming.
Hmmmm. Maybe next year I should make it my goal to have a storm in the first line of every story...
sid pointed out is very nearly GEN PORN!!! :DI am mostly happy with the quality of product I write these days, but sometimes feel that all my stories are the same. Or very same-y. So it probably shouldn't surprise me that my personal favorites this year are my two big AU adventures, Local Angel, and the immediate follow-on, August, and Everything After. Only the first one was song-fic, which I generally loathe, but this summer for some reason 70's country songs were eating my brain this summer, and you're just damned lucky that you didn't get some seriously irritating Jack/Sam. Seriously. I hesitated to reveal my horrible affliction, but I do feel that Local Angel is one of my favorite things I have ever written.
The second AU was, of course, Inland Sea, which burst into my brain, and was written in record time, with minimal drama.
lokei did a yeoman's job, reading drafts, none less than 15,000 words, no less than FOUR TIMES!!!! zats_clear suggested I should call this piece fin!fic (similar to wing!fic, but when the character is less like an angel or bird of prey and more like, well, a fish) or hydropunk, and hydropunk was the one that worked for me, what with the post-post-apocalyptic landscape and whatnot. This was a new growth moment for me, too. This may be my most purely writing experience since Arena (LOTR RPS). The writing was primary for me on this. Once I threw it out into the big sea of fan fic, I wasn't too worried about it anymore. This was an interesting lesson for the feedback whore, though. Published as a long, finished piece, this story got relatively little response – I suspect because either it was too long for most people to tackle, or because they copied it away, read it in other venues, and did not come back the entry. If I had done it in chapters, I feel confident it would have been more of an ego massage. Less to me, the writer – write it all, but put it out weekly. :DIn other writing news, I finished two long-standing WIPs. If you recall, way back in 2005, I wrote a little phone sex piece titled What to Do? in which Jack's opening volley is to ask Daniel if they are dating? The phone call ends with a proposed dinner date. I finally delivered the goods, Always Finish with Chocolate (or The Mummy Returns) (2/2). And I wrote the final two chapters of Bright, Rich, Sweet, which was first posted in March 2008.
I didn't go to great lengths to put in ratings or warnings or pairings in the story descriptions below. Check the headers of the stories before you read. I'm pretty sure they are all J/D unless noted.
Approximately 64,000 words this year.
JANUARY
Title: Not Just for Porno Anymore
Date: January 11, 2009
Words: 581
Story summary: Written in response to
sid and jd_junkie's baby-a-thon. First line: "Come on, I know you can do it, babe," Jack breathed, watching Daniel's mouth, his skillfully moving fingers, the intense, inward focus of Daniel's gaze.
FEBRUARY
Title: Dr. Jackson's Yoga Journal (1/2)
Date: February 15, 2009
Words: 3000ish
Story summary: Jack has an unexpected hobby and a new girlfriend.
First line: It had been an odd night of insomnia.
MARCH
Title: My Little Colonel
Date: March 31, 2009
Words: 978
Story summary: Jack gives presents to his friends.
First line: Jack stood in the hidden room he had built in to the back of his closet, trying to decide.
APRIL
Title: Meant to Be
Date: April 8, 2009.
Words: 388
Story summary: What was Daniel thinking, dating a "straight" guy?
First line: When Daniel woke up he was still mad.
Title: Penance (The Kabinet Remix)
Date: April 23, 2009
Words: 1092
Story summary: Daniel makes Jack pay for how he treated him on Euronda.
First line: Shut up.
Title: Always Finish with Chocolate (or The Mummy Returns) (2/2)
Date: April 26, 2009
Words: 2040
Story summary: Daniel and Jack try to decide if they are a couple. Classic first date. Dinner and a movie.
First line: Daniel had dressed to impress.
MAY
Title: The Trials and Tribulations of the Designated Driver
Date: May 5, 2009
Words: 1000 ish
Story summary: Daniel has much more fun Jell-o (yes, my spellchecker did make me spell it like that, since you asked) wrestling than any of us really imagined he would. Well, I mean, we imagined he would secretly be delighted to be invited and even more secretly intrigued by the whole event and even more secretly that he would think it was awesome. We just never figured he'd be so out there about it. :D
First line: Dr. Daniel Ballard Jackson, PhD, PhD, when drunk, was like a grabby three-year-old.
Title: Extended Metaphor
Date: May 6, 2009
Words: 295
Story summary: Daniel doesn't have a lot of tolerance for alien Mary Jane.
First line: Their quarters in the huge, opulent palace had a wonderful, huge sofa.
Title: Three Fingers
Date: May 6, 2009
Words: 735
Story summary: Daniel imagines the size of Jack's…you know…
First line: Daniel had an active fantasy life.
Title: The Pink Elephant with the Purple Spots [And Jack's rebuttal (May 8, 2009)]
Date: May 7, 2009
Words: 909
Story summary: Daniel can't seem to get any alone time.
First line: Daniel was in his own bed for the first time in days.
Title: The Limited Range of the GHL Mark 0001
Date: May 9, 2009
Words: 1143
Story summary: Jack catches up on some desk work during quarantine. Daniel finds it quite distracting.
First line: Daniel was completely sick of quarantine.
Title: Dr. Jackson's Yoga Journal, Part 2 of 2
Date: May 15, 2009
Words: 4627
Story summary: Jack has an unexpected hobby and a new girlfriend.
First line: Jack sauntered into the conference room.
Title: Grand Gesture
Date: May 17, 2009
Words: 578
Story summary: The biggest mass wedding in the universe.
First line: I got the fish face look.
Title: Bright, Rich, Sweet (Chapter 5 of 6)
Date: May 18, 2009
Words:4300 or 28,000 words.
Pairings: This turned into SG-1 team. But is primarily J/D.
Story summary: A vampire cannot live by (chicken) blood alone. Jack becomes a vampire.
First line: He woke up with Daniel still half under him, sleeping peacefully.
JUNE
Title: Local Angel
Date: June 1, 2009
Words: 3480
Story summary: A little diner AU inspired by a certain song everybody knows. *hangs head*
First line: All in all, it wasn't a bad life, on the road.
Title: August, and Everything After
Date: June 8, 2009
Words:5000 ish
Story summary: What happens when you fall in love with a person you will never see again. Follows the events of Local Angel.
First line: The storms rolled in the next night.
Title: Those Who Cannot Hear the Drums
Date: June 28, 2009
Words: 862
Story summary: To those who cannot hear the drums, the drummer seems mad...
First line: The wise woman told him the dance was like playing drums all around him.
JULY
Title: Untitled non-traditional piece (collaboration with the Spammers)
Date: July 22, 2009
Words:150 words?
Pairings: Spammers/Breakfast. Michael Westen/yogurt.
Story summary: Breakfast fantasies lead to Burn Notice fantasies.
First line: Why don't we all pile round to Rae's and have breakfast together?
AUGUST
No stories
SEPTEMBER
Title: UST
Date: September 20, 2009
Words: 2961
Story summary: From
tejas's prompt "Clueless!Jack/Experienced!Daniel - Daniel's tired of dropping hints and decides to take a more direct approach. Pre-Heroes S7, first-time (a large clue bat may be needed, or maybe a roadtrip... possibly restraints ;-)."First line: It was just as well when Jack went back to Earth.
OCTOBER
Title: Stability.
Date: October 2, 2009
Words: Approx 150
Pairings: John Sheppard/Ronon Dex
Story summary: Some suggestions should not be taken. Another non-traditional piece.
First line: "Bowflex Stability Balls - great for exercise, sitting and more!"
Title: Bright, Rich, Sweet (Chapter 6 of 6)
Date: October 3, 2009
Words: 3573 of 28,000
Pairings: This turned into SG-1 team. But is primarily J/D.
Story summary: A vampire cannot live by (chicken) blood alone. Jack becomes a vampire.
First line: "So, how long am I in for this time?" Jack asked the doctor.
Title: Zombie Nightmare
Date: October 7, 2009
Words:590
Story summary: The goa'uld strike with a new virus. (Yes, I had a very vivid dream about zombies last night and Jack O'Neill was in it, why do you ask?) Warning for character death.
First line: Jack locked down the blast doors behind him.
Title: Not a Public Service Announcement
Date: October 13, 2009
Words: 3715
Story summary: Daniel is out. Jack is not. And yet Daniel still has a secret. FTM Daniel for 2009 J/D Ficathon, prompt by
prehistoric_sea.First line: He (she?) certainly had a punch like the kick of a mule, Jack thought with a sort of detached professional appraisal, as the force of it spun him to the side.
NOVEMBER
No stories
DECEMBER
Title: Shelter
Date: December 5, 2009
Words: 2350
Story summary: Stuck in an off-world ice storm, the team builds ice shelters. Revelations ensue. Intended as a follow-on to the Dark Muse Remix of Some Stones.
First line: "Well? Can you fix it?" Jack asked, trying not to be impatient.
Title: Inland Sea
Date: December 7, 2009
Words: 20,116
Pairings: Something for everyone, all OTPs violated. Primary pairing J/D.
Story summary: Inspired by
lokei's fantastic AU, Still Waters, and particularly the phrase: "bare-chested colonels hefting tridents and wearing crowns of starfish."First line: A storm was coming.
Hmmmm. Maybe next year I should make it my goal to have a storm in the first line of every story...
OMG! You put me to shame...
Date: 2010-01-09 08:06 pm (UTC)Seriously, you've put out some work, kiddo. And, (thank you very much) given me a nice new list of fics to catch up on! Squeee!
AND... you finally finished "Bright, Rich, Sweet"? Whoo-hoo! I think I wrote, nagging you, to finish that... a long time ago. *grin* (Hey, it was an interesting fic and I hate being left hangin'! *g*)
Anyways, thrilled that you're so prolific and can't wait to catch up on all the good stuff I see here!
(Oh... and songfic? In my rant/conversation with stagnation_13, about SGU, I said that the song by Bonnie Tyler "Holdin' Out for a Hero" kept runnin' through my head. *grin* But, alas... I don't write songfic or make vids. Although, that'd make a really good one, with scenes of the SG boys, doin' their heroic stunts. Like Daniel, jumping in front of the staff blast, etc. *sigh* Alas, not my forte. *g*)
You know I'll be callin' on you eventually, right? Let me get some of these WIPs back up and running, so I can get your opinion (if you have time, of course). See? Lookin' at this list, I feel like I've got to get my butt in gear! *grin* You're good for my work ethic! Hug, hug!
P.S. Just finished "Bright, Rich, Sweet"...
Date: 2010-01-10 03:00 am (UTC)Vamp fics are just fun, aren't they? Can't help but love 'em. And, after all, who could resist Daniel as a nummy treat? Seriously... *woof!*
Way to go, baby!