The fanfic post I promised

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So last spring, het_bigbang opened. No exchange, no prompt list - just a minimum word count, and any fan base is permitted as long as the main pairing is het. I showed the announcement to teddyradiator and said hey, this sounds like just your bag. You should participate - or, maybe we should, you know, collaborate on something. She squeeeed so loudly, I could hardly hear myself type! Next thing I know, we were both knee-deep in chapters and summaries and to-do lists on Google Docs.

So we've been collaborating on an HP fic all summer, and I can't even describe how much fun this project has been. "Giddy excitement" might cover everything I felt. So might "weirdly obsessive."

And when we needed a beta, the lovely toblass stepped up. Her help was invaluable.

I just uploaded the fic in AO3 but it won't be Revealed by the het_bigbang mods until August 31. I'm forbidden to tell you anything about it, but I'm absolutely chomping at the bit. Watch this space.

Speaking of toblass, I got to meet her last weekend! She came to my neck of NorCal to visit family, so she gave me directions and I drove out to her brother in-law's house to meet her. It was out in the middle of nowhere! But when I got there, I was overwhelmed by their hospitality and treated to a delicious lunch. Then toblass and I headed off and dished about y'all for a few hours. It was a wonderful visit. I hope we can meet again some time soon!

Toblass gifted me with a bottle of Cline zinfandel, which I cracked open on Thursday. The description on the label really amused toblass: "Cline's Ancient Vines Zinfandel is a deep, luscious wine with notes of black cherry, strawberry and a hint of dark chocolate." On my budget, I can only afford wine with one note! After it had a chance to breathe, it turned out to be a lovely companion - full-bodied, springy and flavorful. I think I can indeed taste all those notes, so well done, Cline family. Toblass, thank you so much - for this, and for taking on our fic and fixing the holes!

Comments

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy about this I could squee my parts off. Can't wait until August 31, and can't wait to collaborate with you again. As I say, you are one of my Recommended Daily Allowances - I had more fun this summer working on this fic than I ever have working on one by myself.

I try to learn from every fic I write. Usually it's a writing technique, sometimes it's something about my own psyche. This project taught me that a good outline is a wonderful thing, and that I should really learn how to make one for the next big fic I ever do.

I also want to thank Toby for

Onward, Jules - let's get going on a new one!

[toblass.livejournal.com]

I'm excited about your project to be revealed...meanwhile *zips lips*.

Thank you again for driving out into the boonies to visit with me...we must do it again soon. I'm so relieved to hear that my family didn't scare you off. Whew!!!

As for the wine, it's moments like these that I wish I drank alcohol. Regardless, good to hear it was a win.

Thank you again for letting me work on your project. Oh! And also for the lovely chocolates! We tore into those as soon as you drove off. *chuckles*

[beffeysue.livejournal.com]

Woo hoo! August 31st can't get here fast enough to suit me!