Also, I don't have a cat.
'Life of the Party'
Fan Fiction II: Great story! Where's the sequel?
This thread is for fanfic recs, links, and discussion, but not for actual posting of fanfic.
really like the link from Plei's article, that guy's take on the usefulness of fanfic.
Interesting article, and it backs up what I've often thought about fanfic: that it's a hell of an effective marketing tool. I've actually started watching shows--and buying DVDs--because my favorite fic writers ventured into a new fandom and dragged me along.
Oddly enough, Japanese manga publishers seem to encourage the actual for-profit sale of doujinshi, which are essentially fanfiction in graphic novel form. They see it as an indicator of a series' popularity, and as a way of marketing that they don't have to pay for. Plus, they'll often recruit the most talented writers and artist to produce original series.
I know people here have watched Homicide because I posted crossover fanfic.(That may sound vain, but it does make me proud.)
Anyone have a link for "Stealing Harry"? I did, but it seems to have vanished.
Yeah, the link we had at PolyRecs was broken. I know I found a new one, but I haven't updated the site yet.
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Ah, Skyehawke. [link]
Also, I don't have a cat.
I know! Plus, I don't buy, well, anything associated with the show I'm slashing. All the SG-related stuff I own are gifts. Oh, wait, I bought a used dvd of the original movie.
I've actually started watching shows--and buying DVDs--because my favorite fic writers ventured into a new fandom and dragged me along.
Wordy McWord.
...I
do
have a cat. Oh dear. Mostly I don't have spinoff goods other than DVDs and videos, though, except...er...I've scampered around ebay this holiday, and I now own a rather lovely little purple Buffy rucksack and I have an
Atlantis
iron-on patch. Um. Which I'm going to iron on to a shirt, so I can play at dress up while I'm at work.
Anyone have a link for "Stealing Harry"? I did, but it seems to have vanished.
You can also get it at the author's fic LJ. [link]
Skyehawke's format may be better, though.
Also, Google brought me to Schnoogle - nothing but novel-length HP fanfic! This could be very, very bad for me.
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I don't think fanfic has ever led me to a show or book that I actually loved, but it did point me toward Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, which I have a cheesy good time watching.