yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2010-02-23 01:06 pm
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*loves being a writer*

Wait a minute, maybe I don't. LOL

I think the most daunting idea of writing an original fic is just that. It's original. There is nothing to prop your story up, it's just the words on the page that need to do the story that is so vivid in your head justice.

Then there is the whole idea of what is too much...or too little.  I love Lord of the Rings, but there is absolutely no way I would ever, EVER write anything as detailed as Tolkien. Ick. 

It's a weird thing because a good story doesn't require a ton of backstory, which in a world with wikis about everything seems a bit foreign to me.  But look at Alice in Wonderland, for example.  No one wanted/needed to know the history of the Mad Hatter or how the Queen of Hearts came into power...the story was just that. A story.

*hits head on desk*

Forget it, I'm staying in my fanfic box. :P :P
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Doctor: Enter Story Here)
2010-02-19 10:53 am
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Looks like fun...

To get my behind into the writing gear for the Big Bang, I signed up for this....looks like a ton of fun!

The rules:

1. pick a character.
2. name your fandoms.
3. sign up.
4. when your assignment comes, write 500 words about what happens when character 1 walks into a bar and meets a character from one of the other fandoms
5. hilarity ensues

I picked John Sheppard with the fandoms ST:TNG, Fringe, Halo and TheX-Files. I'll be interested to see what my assignment is going to be.

Now, you sign up! :D :D
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2010-02-11 01:18 pm
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Time...where did you go?

So, yeah, the icons for [livejournal.com profile] halfamoon  aren't going to happen this year.  I got a ton of awesome, incredible women to icon and I want to make sure I do them justice.  I think my plan is to have 365 women for next year's [livejournal.com profile] halfamoon, one for each day of the year...so I'll have a long term project.

I feel bad pulling out of it, but there is no way that I can get them done on time.

My [livejournal.com profile] help_haiti  fic is moving along quite smoothly...now I just have to finish the edits and type it up.  Yeah, I'm old school and write everything on paper...it's easier for me to edit that way.

And just a reminder...sign up for the [livejournal.com profile] scifibigbang is starting in March.  I would love for y'all to sign up and join in the fun. Rules are this: write a 25k fic based on any sci-fi/fantasy show/movie/etc. or original idea (as long as it has sci-fi and/or fantasy elements) within the writing period (posting will happen in August).

Now I'm off to get some supplies for the little one's Valentine's Day party tomorrow... :D


yappichick: DCA at Dusk (hoops)
2010-01-29 03:43 pm
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Twitter me this...

So, I have a Twitter account. I use it mostly for business, but I do like to make witty observations every now and again.  Anyway, if you want to follow me, my twitter is http://twitter.com/angelsofgiving (it's the name of my business).  I would be happy to follow you back, but drop me a note with who you are...or else, I'll be like, huh? LOL

Now, I'm off to work on icons and fic...along with chasing after the children. :P
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2010-01-28 06:07 pm
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Why...

do you think I'm going to read a story with the summary of "[enter bland description here] im sry, my summary sux but R&R PLZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"?

*hits head on desk*
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2010-01-26 08:22 am
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*enter witty subject line here*

I'm updating my LJ...I thought it was time to move from the black. I'm gonna change my header and probably the colors, but I haven't decided what.  And to be honest, it will probably take me a while to do it, LOL.

The girl power list is coming along awesomely.  I'm going to update the list today, so add your favorite female characters. I love the list and ideas so far! :)

I watched Night of the Museum 2 last night and seriously laughed. You have to understand...I am not a comedy movie person. I would much prefer a good sarcastic line or two in the middle of an action movie.  But, dude, Hank Azaria=made of win. "This is not a dress. This is a tunic. It was the height of fashion 3,000 years ago, I assure you. Are there any other questions? "

And the security kid. And Custard.

It was pretty funny. OK, I'll stop giggling to myself now. :D
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2010-01-14 01:49 pm
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Finally...

Got all of my icons back...next time, I'm not waiting 3 months for the add-on. Living with 40 icons was painful :P 
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2010-01-14 09:33 am
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My signup for the help_haiti

I don't know how many of you have seen this, but it's an awesome idea. [livejournal.com profile] help_haiti   Sign up if you have the time, bid if you have the money. :)

Here's my signup:
http://community.livejournal.com/help_haiti/3155.html?thread=910931#t910931

Now go and help.
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2009-12-29 10:46 am
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So...

I finally broke down and got a Kindle.  It's on its way! Whee!

One of the things I absolutely love about the Kindle is that you can put your own doc files on it which means reading fanfic on the go anytime I want, Baby!  There are stories that I know I want (a certain Jade Empire fic comes to mind and would love for the delightful author to email me to whole fic...LOL, can you tell I'm buttering you up?) and I have some of them on my hard drive, but I would love for some recs for my beloved f-list.

The usually rules apply...I'm not one for anything above PG-13.  I am not having Keira find a fic and read it aloud, thank you very much. And no WIPs, I'll add them to my Kindle if the stories ever get finished.

My fandoms: Star Trek: TNG, ST:  Voyager (well, anything The Doctor), Stargate: Atlantis, Halo, Legend of Zelda, Star Trek Reboot, The X-Files, Jurassic Park, X-Men (movieverse), Sanctuary, Fringe, Star Wars, anything Pixar, Eleventh Hour, CSI (up to when Grissom left)...I'm sure there are more, so don't be afraid to throw them into the pot.

My style: Gen is always awesome, UST is good, Angst is great (but not too over the top, thank you), Humor is always a plus, Romance is good as long as there is an actual plot that goes with it and AU are made of win.

So, what fics are your guys ultimate "YOU HAVE GOT TO READ THIS" stories?

Share, share, share! :D :D


yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2009-12-23 08:57 am
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An update and an apology...

So, I know when there is a problem when I find a stack of Christmas cards, sitting patiently on the shelf, that I should have mailed over a month ago.

 

Blah blah blah )

 


yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2009-11-29 04:43 pm
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So, like, breathe...right?

So Big Bang starts this week...I'm a little nervous about that. But there is a solid group of writers taking part, so I'm not too worried. I have to send out the first batch of artwork tomorrow.

Blahs and complaints inside... )

Read more... )

yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2009-11-17 06:35 pm
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Was it a blonde moment or what?

No, it was a Jess moment. Last year, I went through and deleted all my character tags. You know, the nifty ones that would let me easily find a fic with certain characters in it? Yeah. That was not one of my brightest moments.

Now, I've gotta sift through my fics. :P

Notice, however, that I never deleted my blah tag. LOL
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2009-10-31 10:59 am
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Fandom Meme: 'Cause Wasting Time is So Much Fun

Snagged from a few of y'all:

1) Post a list of up to 20 books/movies/anime/TV shows/video games/bands [fannish etc.] that you've had an obsessive fannish love or interest in at some time in your life.

2) Have your f-list guess your favorite character/member from each item.

3) When someone guesses correctly, strike through the item and put the name of your favorite character next to it.



1. Legend of Zelda
2. Halo
3. Star Trek: The Next Generation
4. Lord of the Rings (movie or book...doesn't matterm it's the same)
5. Star Wars
6. Jurassic Park (movie)
7. Transformers (movie)
8. Farscape
9. Fringe
10. Stargate: Atlantis
11. The X-Files
12. Pirates of the Carribean
13. Monsters, Inc.
14. Sanctuary
15. Lois and Clark (TV Series)
16. Friends
17. Star Trek: Voyager
18. Aladdin (Disney movie)
19.  CSI (The Original One)
20. Eleventh Hour
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2009-10-20 03:50 pm
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In sharp contrast to yesterday...

So, I really want to throw my big bang fic in the trash can...Why did I make Teyla the main character when I really don't understand her?  Like I wrote somewhere else...she's coming off waaaaay to Mary Poppins like...practically perfect in every way.  There are nuggets of potential in the story, but I'm getting seriously annoyed.

*resists urge to scream*
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2009-10-13 12:43 pm
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For those who know SGA...

In Rising...Teyla invited Sumner, Sheppard and Ford to tea in the morning, remember?

Do you think they went back to Atlantis as the night passed?  Or contacted Elizabeth? Or stayed watching the Athosians without them knowing?  I know Bates shows up in the morning which makes me think they either went back or Elizabeth sent more people over...
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2009-10-10 10:30 pm
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(no subject)

Of course, this probably means I won't write for another week, LOL

Progress, Baby... )
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2009-10-10 12:16 pm
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(no subject)

Snagged from [profile] acceb23 ...hopefully it will get my tush into gear.  Now if I could just get GW to work, but I guess that's what I get for doing an AU rewrite of the first episode of SGA.  And I've got rewrites to do for the VS season...and let's not get started on episode 4...plus 30+ pieces of artwork...plus real life...plus the business...plus...

But I will get it done...really. I do work waaaay better under pressure. LOL


yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2009-10-09 01:06 pm
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*sigh*

You know, I would love to work on my big bang fic, but of course Gateworld has to be acting up.  I really should just copy and transcript over, but I know me...I won't, LOL.

Oh well, off to make angels, I guess. :P :P
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2009-09-29 05:01 pm
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Ship Meme

Snagged from a few of you... :D

Give me a fandom and I'll tell you:

+ OTP
+ Runner-up
+ Honorable mention(s)
+ Crack pairing(s)
+ Ship everyone else seems to like, but I don't


My fandoms: Nearly anything Disney, Fringe, Halo, Lord of the Rings, Sanctuary, Star Trek XI, Star Trek: TNG, Stargate: Atlantis, The X-Files...I'm sure there are others... :P
yappichick: DCA at Dusk (Default)
2009-08-29 09:02 pm
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So...

Is Bones a show worth watching?  I see it...intrigued...gives me that X-Files UST-y feeling, but I am only interested if the characters are awesome and the stories are good.  So...what do y'all think of it?