ficrecs and other ways to pass the time

[mrspollifax]

First, and most importantly, a ficrec. Because a_loquita wrote me fic! Sam/Jack fic! Really fabulous Sam/Jack fic, though of course that is a given considering the source. *g* The fic is The Plan, and it is cabin fic (squee) and you should all go read it right now because it is wonderful. And also because I said so. ;)

Second, things teevee. I am watching exactly two shows at the moment, Fringe and Castle. I am caught up on both shows, and probably every thought I have has been said already by someone else, so I won't natter on. But I will say that both of these shows this season have confirmed my theory that two-part season openers work way better than single episodes. Or more accurately, that I really wish both shows had chosen to go with two-part openers this season. It helps avert the second-and-third-episode doldrums. But as of episode four, both are back in gear I think.

Also, flist, if you are not watching Fringe, or if you tried and had trouble getting through the first season, season four is actually proving to be a great place to jump in. And it is way less gross, lol. Seriously, Olivia Dunham is one of my favorite female characters ever on television - I mean, up there with Sam Carter and CJ Cregg, you guys. And I need more people to be watching this show so that it will get a fifth season.

Now, Sanctuary. Seriously, y'all, I need some convincing. Honest confession: I quit watching halfway through last season - I was feeling lackluster about it, and then they moved it to Monday and that was it. I haven't watched an episode since. At this point, I can't seem to work up any enthusiasm at all for getting back into it. Still love Amanda Tapping, of course, but the show is not pushing my buttons anymore and I can't figure out why. Anyone want to sell me on it?

And last, fic writing. Am totally geared up and really really wanting to write some Gateverse fic right now - but my brain keeps getting sucked in by the small universe of black holes otherwise known as my unfinished major Stargate fic projects. The ones that I still want to finish, but just plain do not have the writing chops to get done yet if you know what I mean. Too long, too plotty, too complicated, need to rewatch 15 episodes before I can do this one, etc etc etc. And every new idea I have I think, well, no, actually, that goes over here with this story, doesn't it? Or it might, so I shouldn't try to write it as its own story, because I might want it back later. I can't quite figure out how to cajole the brain out of this cycle short of deleting everything in my wip folder, and I'm not prepared to do that just yet. *frustrated*

That is all. This post totally reads like a grade school essay, compete with transition words. *g*

Comments

[majorsamfan.livejournal.com]

And I totally think you should do NaNoWriMo (even if on a WIP) because "not right, just WRITE" is good for unstucking.

[mrspollifax.livejournal.com]

Hee, well, if Nano were in some other month I might. November is too busy. They should do it in February or something!

I've developed some mixed feelings about that axiom, though. I've written more than one fic totally into the ground by trying to just write my way out of being stuck ... once I've gone too far in the wrong direction, I can't get it untangled in my head. Sometimes things really do need to percolate - the trick I can't quite get is telling the difference between when I'm just not getting off the block, and when I really do need to let it all stew for a while. Writing is hard!! *g*

And thanks for the other link! I'll definitely have to check it out.

[majorsamfan.livejournal.com]

Actually they did two different months of "Camp NaNo" this summer...

Script Frenzy was originally in February, but they moved it to April (I'm guessing to have 30 days) after the first time I heard about it. That worked better for me because in February I'd lose a whole weekend to a writers conference every year. Then again, in April, I lose time to Easter and other things, so it's probably six of one, half dozen of the other.

Writing ***IS*** hard. It ain't for sissies, that's a fact.

But...it's fun, too, right? :D

[mrspollifax.livejournal.com]

Well, yes, I guess February wouldn't be the ideal choice, would it?! I hadn't even thought of that, hahaha.

[majorsamfan.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't be terrible in a leap year, losing only one day...but two? Yikes! LOL

[majorsamfan.livejournal.com]

And thanks for the other link! I'll definitely have to check it out.

Had to look back for what I linked - mentalpause, you know... LOL

I will admit this...I don't love Sanctuary as much as I *want* to, but I love Amanda so much and I love seeing her all the time.

I don't gobble up Sanctuary fic the way I still look for SG-1 fic (especially Sam-centric or Sam/Jack). Maybe that's partly because I really don't know how to ship Helen; it's too confusing. And I do love to ship. I read rowan_d's fic but that's about it, because so many people write multiple-partner and slash stuff I don't enjoy.

I'm not in love with Will - some days not even in "like" with Will. I *do* love Henry and Biggie (and the men who play them). I like Agam Darshi a lot, so I'm trying to like/love Kate.

Must get back to work!