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Status Update

Aaaaand I am back to real life. Real life in the spring, which means work is a beast and not much is getting written. >_<

1. Words written this week: 925 words. I met or exceeded my GYWO daily quota (411 words) one time. I made my March check-in yesterday and am just over 16 percent of my goal.

2. Write 4+ mornings a week: Nope; I made it to three, max. I think I am going to start tracking writing during any time of day, just to see my patterns and determine if evening/night writing actually works better for me.

3. Friday Morning Writer Date: Achieved. This seems to be the task I complete come hell or high water; maybe this because it comes with coffee and egg sandwiches.

4. Write two original stories:  Nope.

5. Write to prompts for story ideas: mmmmmmnope.

6. Post personal fanfic: I didn't get any personal stuff written. I did make some more progress on the Van Helsing fic and I submitted two drabbles to the first 2019 round of the Multifandom Drabble Exchange (see [community profile] multifandomdrabble). This is my third time doing the exchange and I've always enjoyed lt, both for satisfying tinkering I get to do with really short pieces Iike drabbles and because I can actually finish a thing, get it to someone, and enjoy the thrill of connecting with and being a recipient.

7. Craft on My Commute: I don't think I hit the "four commute legs" threshold mark this week, but I'm coming back slowly to the DIY MFA book and am rediscovering my appreciation for it.
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 It’s been great fun participating in the Multifandom Drabble Exchange (see also Multifandom Drabble on Dreamwidth) for a second year. I had been really looking forward to it this time around. Maybe it's because the short word count makes the drafting part go quickly, so I can get to the more satisfying tinkering and polishing stage of writing. This was a relief after trying to do some original fiction writing for the first time in a while.

The gifts I received, each of which were delightful, made for a cephalopod bonanza.

1. Kraken's Foundling
Fandom: The Little Mermaid (1989)
By: sweetcarolanne
Tags: Ursula (Disney), The Kraken, Sea Monsters, Witches, Little Mermaid Elements, Lovecraftian, Creepy,
Adoption, Magic, Creepy, Fluff, Drabble, Extra Treat
Summary: A glimpse into Ursula's early life with her adoptive mother...


2. What The...?
Fandom: Octopuses and other Cephalopods (Anthropomorphic), Original Work
By: sweetcarolanne
Tags: Original Characters, Original Non-Human Character(s), Octopi & Squid, Mystery, Attempt at Humor, Based
on a True Story, Drabble, Extra Treat

 Summary: Something weird's happening at the local aquarium!

3. Going Viral
Fandom: Octopuses and other Cephalopods (Anthropomorphic), Original Work
By: Isis
Tags: Humor, Internet, Drabble
Summary: The octopus mastermind sees her plans come to fruition.

My own offerings include some pre-Rogue One Baze/Chirrut romance and a childhood scene featuring Thomas and Lucille Sharpe of Crimson Peak.

1. Most Devoted
Fandom: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Star Wars - All Media Types
Tags: Chirrut
Îmwe/Baze Malbus, Chirrut Îmwe, Baze Malbus, Pre-Canon, Kyber Crystals, Kyber Temple, Drabble,
Budding Love
Summary:
Baze reveals a tender soul in the heart of the Kyber Temple.

2. Learn to Face the Storm
Fandom: Crimson Peak (2015)
Tags: Lucille Sharpe & Thomas Sharpe, Thomas Sharpe, Lucille Sharpe, Pre-Canon, Childhood, Drabble
Summary: Lightning strikes, but Lucille won't let young Thomas escape his fears.

 
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Dear Drabble Writer,

Thanks for participating in the exchange! I hope you're as excited about it as I am. Here’s a bit about me and my requests. 

In General
 
Relationship Interests: I enjoy gen, het, slash, and femslash. Poly is less of a thing for me, but I am open to reading about it if you find it makes for a compelling story. I’m particularly intrigued by romantic possibilities for older characters, sexual extortion, and power dynamics and imbalances (particularly between villains and protagonists). 
 
Other Likes: Gothic tales, noir, intrigue, atmosphere, vampires, ghosts, period settings, spooky monsters, fairy tale motifs, nature (forests, deserts, oceans, shores, and swamps), villains and their motives and psychological characteristics. 
 
Do-Not-Wants: cannibalism (vampires drinking blood is okay), bestiality, zombies, mpreg, gratuitous graphic violence, scat/watersports, tentacle porn, underage, body horror, animal or child abuse.
 
Gray Areas: I’d prefer not to read stories about infidelity or very explicit rape/non-con. Given my relationship interests, dub-con is okay. I understand this territory is murky, so don’t worry too much about crossing a line. I’m primarily trying to avoid really extreme or violent situations. 
 
Story Characteristics: I’m good with missing scenes and canon divergence, but I like to stay in the world of the story, so I’d prefer the story not be set in a dramatically different AU (coffee shop, high school, etc.). I'm also not into reader inserts or stories written in the second person.  

Happy writing! I am looking forward to reading your drabble(s)!

Drabbles!

Jul. 18th, 2017 10:39 pm
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My entries for the recent Multifandom Drabble Exchange (and treats!)   

Awake for mergatrude 
Fandoms: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Star Wars - All Media Types
Characters: Cassian Andor, K-2SO (Star Wars)
Additional Tags: Pre-Canon, Drabble
Words: 100
"The rebirth of a droid" 

Feast for theprokaryotekid 
Fandom: Dracula - Bram Stoker
Relationship: Brides of Dracula/Mina Harker
Characters: Mina Harker, Brides of Dracula, Abraham Van Helsing
Words: 100
"En route to Dracula's castle, Mina is tempted by strangers in the forest."

Our Moment
Fandoms: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel - James Luceno, Star Wars - All Media Types
Relationship: Galen Erso & Orson Krennic
Characters: Orson Krennic, Galen Erso, Jyn Erso, Lyra Erso
Additional Tags: Double Drabble, Drinking, Coruscant, Project Celestial Power
Words: 200
"During a toast, Orson Krennic contemplates his and Galen Erso's rise to greatness."

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