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We only go on lockdown from Friday -- I couldn't work out why they were giving us so much warning but hearing everything they're having to put in place with very little money/infrastructure explains a few things. The build up is interesting though. For example ( Read more... )

In your own space, make a list - anything between one and ten things is a sweet spot, but don't feel constrained by that! - of things that you wish existed in fandom, or that you'd like someone to make for you.I have no idea (though a relevant Pink Flamingo icon would make a cool gift). Actually art generally - don't we all want that? It's the ( Read more... )

Won't be linking these to the comm:

Comment to someone you haven't ever interacted with before or introduce yourself to someone you've briefly interacted with and friend/follow them.I subscribed to someone within the past few days so technically I've nailed this, but honestly? Being told to friend someone to fill a prompt has never felt right to ( Read more... )

Pimp Your Favorite Communities, Fests or Challenges!

Three challenges I love, two that deserve a mention, and a small archive. All Tolkien-focused because that's how I roll. Each of these challenges maintains an Ao3 collection - go read! - and the mods are all very friendly and helpful.

Tolkien Slashy Swaps (MSV and AinA), a twice yearly swap ( Read more... )

In your own space, talk about your fannish history. I was about to write a line or two saying I wouldn't be doing this snowflake as I wasn't in a 'call back the past' mood but I have a chapter to edit and this procrastination was too good to miss ( Read more... )

In your own space, introduce yourself!I've done this before, haven't I ( Read more... )

Just realised I have 10 (ten!) outstanding answers to the December Asks meme. Ten. Oh. Um. Well, it's that month, what more can I say? They will get done. In batches. In between chapter and fic editing. And other rl stuff. But not today.

Oh dear. Ten.

Answers is late too. Why am I not surprised?

[posted from the other place]

HURRY, spread the word, recruit your friends and fellow authors. One day left to sign up for next year's My Slashy Valentine! We have something for everyone, slash, femslash, dwarfslash, every-elf-you-ever-imagined slash - all welcome. Please come and play with us! (Can't think what to ask for? Message me, I can help!)

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Favorite Egyptian God/Goddess. (from Red Lasbelin)

My favourite has always been Lady Bast (or Bastet, but I like Bast), she whose essence was represented by the cat, that useful creature who kept down the vermin and was so loved it became a part of the family. She protects the home from evil spirits and disease (back in the day those were one and ( Read more... )