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!