Wow...my initial guess was West Wing fanfic.
That's OK, I thought it was jet airplane fanfic a la TOP GUN. I guess that could be Tail Fic too.
Hey, man, where are my pants? I have my hippo dignity!
Oz ,'Bring On The Night'
Literary Buffistas 3: Don't Parse the Blurb, Dear.
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
Frankenbuddha - May 31, 2006 3:28:13 am PDT #533 of 28095
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Nutty - May 31, 2006 5:49:53 am PDT #534 of 28095
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
the other character must show them they are beautiful via sexual intercourse (sometimes in midair).
None of you has pointed out the hilarious understatement of the above. Really, I don't think Evelyn Waugh could be drier. (Not that Evelyn Waugh could even dream of such a concept.)
Amy - May 31, 2006 5:52:20 am PDT #535 of 28095
Because books.
That's OK, I thought it was jet airplane fanfic a la TOP GUN. I guess that could be Tail Fic too.
That was my thought -- something vaguely military, with planes.
For what it's worth, Patterson's books don't *seem* to be slashy, though, although I certainly can't vouch for the subtext.
Jon B. - May 31, 2006 6:07:45 am PDT #536 of 28095
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
I guess that could be Tail Fic too.
I thought that was a furry thing.
Frankenbuddha - May 31, 2006 6:20:38 am PDT #537 of 28095
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I thought that was a furry thing.
It all depends on how you interpret the line "You can ride my tail anytime."
askye - May 31, 2006 6:22:59 am PDT #538 of 28095
Thrive to spite them
Sorry I posted but forgot an explanation of wingfic.
These books have no slashy subtext, the characters with wings are genetically engineered kids grown in a secret, secluded lab (some place secluded enough where they could learn to fly) for some purpose I've forgotten. One kid escapes, crashes, and is found by a veteranarian who helps the kid free the other winged kids. And they go live somewhere, keeping their wings a secret.
There's a sequel, The Lake House, which I've never read. The first time I saw the trailer for the movie Lake House I kept trying to figure out how the winged kids fit into the love story.
It's been awhile since I read the first one, but I finished it just out of morbid fascination, it was one of those WTF books.
Strix - May 31, 2006 7:15:26 am PDT #539 of 28095
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Hey, does anyone own the book Goddess by Mistake by PC Cast? I wanted to read it, but half.com has it listed at $84! Unless it comes with a Orgasmatron, no fucking way!
It's being reissued in Sept., but I have the whole summer free.
Email addy good, and I'll happily read it in a couple of hours, and pay for shipping and return it good as new, promise!
Jon B. - May 31, 2006 8:08:46 am PDT #540 of 28095
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
You can get a beat copy through alibris for $25: [link]
Strix - May 31, 2006 8:42:49 am PDT #541 of 28095
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Holy shit! That's so nuts. I mean, I'm sure it's a load of fun, but it's a 2001 romance, not a frickin' Gutenburg.
If no one has a loaner, I will definitely wait for the reissue.
(Thanks for looking, tho, Jon!)
Deena - May 31, 2006 2:09:48 pm PDT #542 of 28095
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
Erin, I can check it out of the library, send it to you, and then return it when you send it back, if you like?