November 25th, 2005

[lls_mutant]

I realize I still haven't responded to a lot of comments (bad Lissa), but between the stupid notification system being down and me being kind of grumpy and all, I haven't gotten around to it. But I DO want to say thanks to everyone for being so supportive.

I'm technically due today. Which probably means I have lower odds of delivering today than any other day around it. :P

A few little random comments:

1.) My Goblet of Fire review is posted. It's probably not one of my better reviews and it isn't as entertaining as what I posted here, but hey- I watch my slashy comments on the MRFH site. Recently, I've been doing better on my more serious reviews. I love my review for Jarhead and the other night we watched American History X, which I had a lot to say about.

2.) If you are looking for a fic, either at FAP or on line:
-It really helps if you actually give information about the plot,
-Just putting "HELP!" or "Lost fic" or "Looking for..." in the subject line does not compel people to click and see what you are looking for, and
-If you're after "good" fics, I'm much more believing of that if your post shows some basic grasp of grammar and spelling. Really.

3.) Believe it or not, I have still been working on writing, and can I just say I'm falling in love with Regulus? WHY is there so much sexual fic about the boy (especially incest) when there are so many more interesting things to do with him? I mean, come on. Moral conflict, smart as a whip, double agent, guts, "Dear Voldie, fuck you, love Reg"... the boy is WASTED in a sex-only role.

4.) I have a plot bunny that I can't write, at least not right now. But it would be interesting. What would be the implications of aging and gradually going senile in the wizarding world? It's hard enough to take away the things some of our seniors used to be able to do, like driving, or to watch them slowly slip into Alzheimers. Could you imagine having to take away your grandmother's wand because she's a threat to herself and those around her because she can't cope with reality anymore? Someone needs to write this at some point. Actually, I'd love to do it myself, because you know this is a plot begging for some minor characters who don't get much action, like maybe Arthur Weasley having to cope with doing this for his mother or something.

Ah well. Back to my private grumpiness. Hope everyone had a great Turkey Day, and hope my f-list feels better! (Lots of sickies!)

Comments

[ignipes.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Hope the waiting doesn't last too much longer! =D

3. Word, dude. My ever-lengthening, increasingly complicated, will-definitely-be-finished-someday-I-promise Regulus AU is totally gen, because there's just way too much other really great stuff to put in a story about that boy.

4. That would be interesting. I really like your "family issues" fics (that's a lame term for them, but I think you know what I mean), and I'd love to see how you dealt with that one.

[jlarinda.livejournal.com]

3) Because he's Sirius Black's brother. And we can get Sirius's good-looks in a boy who's not as nice as his brother. :P (therefore we can get stuff like Regulus/Snape and it's more believable..Or Regulus/James rape!fics? I dunno if those exist. They should)
And I know you don't like incest. But I do, and Blackcest is just lovely. :P

[shaggydogstail.livejournal.com]

I'm falling in love with Regulus? WHY is there so much sexual fic about the boy (especially incest)

Because fandom is awash with sex-obsessed, porn-addled ravening perverts? (I'm talking about other people of course, not me, oh no, no, no. At least a quarter of my Regulus fics have no mention of Reggie having any sexual interest in his brother, omg anyone.) Plus fandom thinks all the Blacks are a bunch of sexual dynamos with more perversions than you can shake a stick at--it's all the inbreeding that does it. And being so pretty.

It really helps if you actually give information about the plot

Hee, did you see that someone posted a fic search on remusxsirius (which bars fic searches anyway), asking for a fic that was 'on Schnoogle, and had about 4 chapters posted.' Well, that narrows it right down. [/snerk]

What would be the implications of aging and gradually going senile in the wizarding world?

Oddly enough, that will be a subplot in a Top Secret project I'm working on. I'm really looking forward to it--wonderfully angsty in a wholly new way. Yay for suffering! (I crucio because I care, y'know.)

Ah for the 4th point

[jazzypom.livejournal.com]

Me thinks wizard_trauma might be up your alley (wizard_trauma, just in case LJ mucks up).

Yeah, I hear you about Reg, I really do. It's just that he got real popular through the smut writers of incest pre HBP and they haven't reliquished their hold on his character. Really.

I know that thistlerose and geyhai (gehyai?sp?) have done some work re: Reg, but apart from them, not much.

I want to watch Jarhead but we won't be getting that here in the UK until Jan 06 -same time as Brokeback Mountain.

I hope Toby decides to make an entrance shortly. Will they induce labour or something?

Re: 2.)

[misscake]

Word. I co-mod the Help! Form at FA. Page after page after page of request for "good fics", "H/Hr", "Lost fic". And people refuse to use the search engine fist. *sigh*

[pinkfinity.livejournal.com]

I had signed up to do 20 Regulus ficlets and I just haven't had time but now that I'm not doing tlc anymore I should have an hour or so a day and maybe just maybe...
Because, woobie, you know?
Also, feel good, consider cumin and accupressure and get as much sleep as you can.

[topaz-eyes.livejournal.com]

Must you sic the plot bunnies on us like that? *g*

(Hope Toby arrives soon--mine were 10 and 8 days late respectively, so I so feel for you...)

[gunderpants.livejournal.com]

Oh honey, I'm thinking of you. Really. But word to the Regulus point: if there were ever a character in HP that struck me as being like some sort of awesome pirate, it would be Reggie.

[momebie.livejournal.com]

I agree about Regulus. I love him so much. Ever since OotP when we knew Sirius had a brother and what he says about him. But at the same time, come on, they're brothers. You know they loved each other till the end and it tore them to pieces. *snuggles Reg*

Good luck with the delivery! Whenever that may happen. :p

[madilayn.livejournal.com]

Hope that you deliver soon, LLS! And go ahead - be grumpy. It's fun to be female, hormonal & grumpy.

That way you have a perfect excuse to eat lots of chocolate (see user pic)

[lls-mutant.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I figure that Monday I'll find out when they'll induce, so this kid will come out soon, whether he likes it or not.

Looking forward to your Regulus AU. I've discovered something about my Regulus... he died a ::gasp:: VIRGIN! I mean, the kid was in his teens, and my poor Regulus is so clueless when it comes to girls... ah well. He is the first one I've been able to make read Ayn Rand though :) (Only because there was a spot where it was amusing to have him read We the Living.)

I said I won't write it, but the grandmother one isn't leaving me alone. And Arthur really needs more fandom love, because he's such a great guy. We'll see what happens with it!

[lls-mutant.livejournal.com]

Hee. That fic was what made me add the "or on line" bit. You need a little more detail!

Ooooh. I might actually write it with what I'm up to, but I look forward to the Top Secret project!

Re: Ah for the 4th point

[lls-mutant.livejournal.com]

If I write it, I might post it there. I've nosed around there a bit and it's been interesting. And I think you're right about pre-HBP writers. I actually had no interest in him until HBP. He made it into Accidentally In Love because he was convenient, but I didn't really spark to him until he showed his backbone.

They said they'll induce if I go 7-10 days beyond my due date. I have an appointment on Monday, and Howard's betting that they'll induce on Thursday (so I'm definitely done with the birthing process by the weekend). We'll see if he's right!

Re: 2.)

[lls-mutant.livejournal.com]

I hear your frustration. I actually like to rec if I know what someone is looking for. But it gets ridiculous. And even simply stating a ship... I've never read much of the kidlet ships, but it seems like you can find way too many different categories of them!

Every now and then I'll click on a "lost fic" or "help" link, but if I knew what they were looking for from the subject line I'd be more likely to click. ::Sigh::

[lls-mutant.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm following it on the sleep, and we had Mexican three nights in a row with no success. ::Sigh::

And yeah... Regulus is just... he just turned into so much fun with one note. (I love that icon, btw.)

[lls-mutant.livejournal.com]

LOL. Does that mean you'll write it? :) I actually started something last night, but lord knows if I'll finish it.

And thanks- I hope so too! My mother is torn between being impatient and laughing her butt off at me- I was three weeks late, so she's ready for revenge!

[lls-mutant.livejournal.com]

Thanks :) And you need to write that. Regulus the pirate.

Seriously. That would be worth reading.

[lls-mutant.livejournal.com]

Thanks :) And who knows at this point? Hubby's bet is Thursday.

I didn't get into Reg until HBP, but yeah. He's so much more fun than people let him be. Especially my version, who is utterly clueless when it comes to common sense :) Hmmm. I need a Regulus icon, at this rate!

[lls-mutant.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :) I've been enjoying being grumpy in a perverse way, actually. There's days it's just FUN.

And chocolate is always good :)

[medicinal-mirth.livejournal.com]

Well, at least being as pregnant as you are absolutely entitles you to be as grumpy as you want to be. Without any consequences whatsoever. I hope you deliver soon and safely. Walking? Washing windows? Beet soup? Hee. Take care.

[topaz-eyes.livejournal.com]

Well, how about I add the bunny to the list? :-)

Just hang in there, it's the waiting that's the worst. (Well OK, maybe not as bad as labor, but still, labor means you're getting somewhere...)