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[POTC fic series] - SAILING IN SAMSARA, C.1 - "Saraswati and the Swan" - rated R

Jan 31, 2007 20:30

Title: “Saraswati and the Swan”

Series: Sailing in Samsara (1/1 - thus far)
Fandom: Pirates of the Caribbean
Spoilers: Post (my hypothetical) AWE
Pairing: Jack/Elizabeth, Saraswati (OC)
Rating: R
Word Count: 5,550

Summary: The first chapter of a longer work that will address Jack’s backstory and the role of family in his life. Jack and Lizzie set anchor ( Read more... )

potc, sailing in samsara, fic

Comments 33

djarum99 February 1 2007, 08:32:27 UTC

Absolutely beautiful-you know I love it already, and the final product is a dream. I particularly love Jack with the Pearl, the ending paragraphs, India, the way you portray their relationship, and the sheer poetry of it all. The dialogue is perfection, and Sara is fascinating. Guess that covers pretty much every word-bravo, darling! Will email more tomorrow, long day at a training and then home to make puerco pibil for a party tomorrow. May start writing Agent Sands fanfic. Again, brilliant, brilliant piece :)

writing_samsara February 2 2007, 01:29:32 UTC

Hee hee, thanks for stopping in for one last read (like #25 at this point).

Hope the training and party went smashingly. :) Need to respond to your email as well. And oooo, new fic sounds Fab.U.Lous.

And you know, but I'll say it again: I am so thankful for your opinion, and I am thrilled, thrilled, thilled that you enjoyed this. Thanks so much! *squish*

P.S. "Mongeese."

woolymonkey February 1 2007, 12:03:39 UTC

That was great! I love your Indian Jack - different but so plausible and in character. His sister is intruiging too.

writing_samsara February 2 2007, 01:31:22 UTC

Thank you so much! I'm so glad my Indian!Jack rang true for you - and his snarky sis. The minute I saw him bowing and meditating, I thought: hot damn, he's gotta be Indian.

rejerito February 1 2007, 12:12:26 UTC

Wow! That was great!

writing_samsara February 2 2007, 01:32:59 UTC

Thank you very much! :) :) :)

fid_gin February 2 2007, 01:23:07 UTC

This is amazing, I can't believe all the detail!

I love it and can totally visualize Sara, can't wait to read more! :)

writing_samsara February 2 2007, 01:36:54 UTC

Awww, thanks so much! *squish*

So glad Sara's coming through loud and clear. She's my muse of the moment.

"I can't believe all the detail!"
-Oh, thank you! You would not believe the amount of notes I have. It's ridiculous. You'd think I was getting paid for this. But it's great fun, and I'm tickled that the details worked for you.

gott1172 February 2 2007, 03:21:40 UTC

I love it! I think a lot of us have this backstory of Jack being born in India to some standing. However, you are the first to so fully delve into the scenario. I am really enjoying the story, your glossary and the videos you recommended.

writing_samsara February 3 2007, 03:01:49 UTC

Thanks so much! I'm very glad you're enjoying the story - and glad that the media guide was useful. :) I have to admit, I slacked off after several pages, but it really was draining to do it. Must go back and finish.....

I know the idea of Jack as Indian is by no means new, but I was surprised that no one I'd seen had run with it yet. I'm having a ball, although the research takes a stupid amount of time. Thanks so much for the feedback!