Yuletide Letter 2020
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pluvial_poetryI should remember by now to start writing my letter in October, yet every year I am surprised by it being Yuletide time once again. How does time work again?
Anyway - I'm very happy to be doing Yuletide this year, and happy to know that you love one of my favorite rare fandoms enough to offer to write in it! ♥
You should know up front that I'm ridiculously easy to please, whatever you decide to write. And I'm a big believer in optional request details being optional. I keep my Yuletide sign-up pretty bare because I don't want you to feel limited by whatever prompts I happened to come up with spur of the moment. And honestly some people are really skilled at prompting ideas, but I am not made that way. Along that vein, I really don't have one specific story that I'm dying to read for the canons I chose; the kind of idea where nothing else will do. So if you already have a fic brewing for these characters in these fandoms - write that! Seriously. I will read it and like it.
But while I don't have extremely detailed scenarios spelled out for you here, I did manage to write down some things that I like that I would enjoy seeing more of. Hopefully you can find a story to tell in that. If you need more from me (ie: clarification or detail), I'm usually never far from an internet connection, so feel free to have the mods hit me up!
My Likes: I like stories about people being in love, whether or not the story has the fairy tale happy ending. I'm a character first kind of person - plots don't hold the same importance to me. But I like people having adventures, great and small, whether they're fighting crime or going to the grocery store. I like funny, I like angsty, I like sexy, I like friendships. To that end, I am fine with either porn or gen fic, pick your poison!
My Dislikes: Try to avoid non-canon character death, animal cruelty, long suffering from disease, and sexual abuse. I like these characters and I like these canons and I'd rather not have to cry over them come Christmas morning.
And here are my requests! (in random order):
God's Own Country (2017) - The good thing about Netflix is that it allows me to find the occasional gem. I had never heard of this movie until I stumbled across it in my recommendations, and I adored it. I watched it every day for a good 3 weeks. It just hit me in the sweet spot of not being too sentimental, but also being incredibly uplifting and romantic. And I know that the word of God from the actors (and possibly the director) is that Johnny and Gheorghe are not a lasting romance. I do not give a single fuck about that. I can buy that they will have arguments and that Johnny may fuck up, but I think the end of the movie is enough hope that they would be able to work it out. So if you like break-up to make-up fics, I am on that level with you. I know I saw some other prompts about how immigration laws might impact the relationship if you want to tackle something meaty like that. I would be interested in Johnny's further coming out journey. Hell, I would be happy to read about them making sheep milk cheese.
Shadow of the Templar - M. Chandler - This is a real nostalgia request. I can't seem to find a record of the original post date on these novels, but I know it had to be at least 15 years ago when I was first starting to read m/m original romance. And I'm a sucker for the banter, hijinks, action/adventure, and sexy opposites attract on offer. So more of that please! I love Jeremy offering his expertise to Simon during cases, I love the time-outs they take from their real lives to vacation together, and Simon's slow slide into commitment, even if he can't admit it. Cases, heists, dates - it's all gravy, I just love a blast from the past. If it matters, I would say my favorite of the novels is Without a Bullet, and of the short stories, What Comes Naturally.
The Queen's Thief - Megan Whalen Turner - I only started reading this series 3(?) years ago but I powered through it in under a day because I loved it. And Thick as Thieves ended up being my favorite of all the novels. I just loved Costis and Kamet together. I love that whole evolution of enemies becoming friends and opposites finding out how well they complement each other. I loved the element of mythology that ran through the whole novel, and the parallels between their relationship and the one between Ennikar and Immakuk. You could write me missing scenes from their journey to Attolia, or perhaps expand on what their life in Roa is like. I have not yet read Return of the King (but I will have by the time Yuletide is live). So if there is potential for story set post the end of the series, I would take that gladly! Fingers crossed that this prompt ages well past my reading of the last novel. I'm rooting for you, Megan!
The Will Darling Adventures - KJ Charles - I mentioned it in one of my earlier prompts, but opposites attract/crime fighting duos are basically my life blood. I think KJ Charles has created quite a fantastic duo of damaged men who unexpectedly fit together. Can they work past the mistrust and the betrayals? Can Will ever get through Kim's walls? I'd love to see that dynamic explored in any way. There's a lot left unresolved with their big breakthrough in the Zodiac case from the 2nd novel, if you want to start a new adventure from there. Or jump into the future where they have settled things between them and now they run a bookstore while doing spy stuff in the evenings. That would be... darling.
Call Me By Your Name (2017) - Look, I love a lush, meandering, historical coming of age story. And this might be the quintessential example of it in this decade. The things that really stand out to me about this canon is the longing and the stolen moments between Elio and Oliver. And the finite nature of summer flings. If you want to revel in that kind of tension, I am right there with you. Also, I'm fine with how the movie ended, but if you want to change things up, that could be really interesting! I should probably say that I have read the CMBYN follow-up novel "Find Me", and I hated it, so if you want to do a future jump, feel free to ignore the novel canon and create your own adventure for the characters. (Just joking, 2nd novel lovers! I did hate it, but if you want to reference it, I will be cool about it.)
Nikita (TV 2010) - I will admit that at one time I was a Nikita purist, and the only Nikita for me was La Femme Nikita. I have since seen the error of my ways. I love Michael and Nikita teaming up to take down Division. I love the team/family they build. I love the grown-up, mature relationship that Michael and Nikita have, built on mutual respect and trust. And all the sexy spy fights. If you want to check in with them after the series ended and see how they are saving the world now, I would love that. Or maybe something from earlier on in their relationship, when they first started developing the feelings. I just miss having a Nikita in my life.
And, in case I wasn't clear, any rating is welcome, from gen up to and including explicit porn. I'm really easy.
So basically, dear author, don't worry and write whatever makes you happy. Trust me, if you're happy, I'll be happy. Have fun and thanks for writing this fic!
♥ ,
Roxie Ann (pluvial_poetry)
Anyway - I'm very happy to be doing Yuletide this year, and happy to know that you love one of my favorite rare fandoms enough to offer to write in it! ♥
You should know up front that I'm ridiculously easy to please, whatever you decide to write. And I'm a big believer in optional request details being optional. I keep my Yuletide sign-up pretty bare because I don't want you to feel limited by whatever prompts I happened to come up with spur of the moment. And honestly some people are really skilled at prompting ideas, but I am not made that way. Along that vein, I really don't have one specific story that I'm dying to read for the canons I chose; the kind of idea where nothing else will do. So if you already have a fic brewing for these characters in these fandoms - write that! Seriously. I will read it and like it.
But while I don't have extremely detailed scenarios spelled out for you here, I did manage to write down some things that I like that I would enjoy seeing more of. Hopefully you can find a story to tell in that. If you need more from me (ie: clarification or detail), I'm usually never far from an internet connection, so feel free to have the mods hit me up!
My Likes: I like stories about people being in love, whether or not the story has the fairy tale happy ending. I'm a character first kind of person - plots don't hold the same importance to me. But I like people having adventures, great and small, whether they're fighting crime or going to the grocery store. I like funny, I like angsty, I like sexy, I like friendships. To that end, I am fine with either porn or gen fic, pick your poison!
My Dislikes: Try to avoid non-canon character death, animal cruelty, long suffering from disease, and sexual abuse. I like these characters and I like these canons and I'd rather not have to cry over them come Christmas morning.
And here are my requests! (in random order):
God's Own Country (2017) - The good thing about Netflix is that it allows me to find the occasional gem. I had never heard of this movie until I stumbled across it in my recommendations, and I adored it. I watched it every day for a good 3 weeks. It just hit me in the sweet spot of not being too sentimental, but also being incredibly uplifting and romantic. And I know that the word of God from the actors (and possibly the director) is that Johnny and Gheorghe are not a lasting romance. I do not give a single fuck about that. I can buy that they will have arguments and that Johnny may fuck up, but I think the end of the movie is enough hope that they would be able to work it out. So if you like break-up to make-up fics, I am on that level with you. I know I saw some other prompts about how immigration laws might impact the relationship if you want to tackle something meaty like that. I would be interested in Johnny's further coming out journey. Hell, I would be happy to read about them making sheep milk cheese.
Shadow of the Templar - M. Chandler - This is a real nostalgia request. I can't seem to find a record of the original post date on these novels, but I know it had to be at least 15 years ago when I was first starting to read m/m original romance. And I'm a sucker for the banter, hijinks, action/adventure, and sexy opposites attract on offer. So more of that please! I love Jeremy offering his expertise to Simon during cases, I love the time-outs they take from their real lives to vacation together, and Simon's slow slide into commitment, even if he can't admit it. Cases, heists, dates - it's all gravy, I just love a blast from the past. If it matters, I would say my favorite of the novels is Without a Bullet, and of the short stories, What Comes Naturally.
The Queen's Thief - Megan Whalen Turner - I only started reading this series 3(?) years ago but I powered through it in under a day because I loved it. And Thick as Thieves ended up being my favorite of all the novels. I just loved Costis and Kamet together. I love that whole evolution of enemies becoming friends and opposites finding out how well they complement each other. I loved the element of mythology that ran through the whole novel, and the parallels between their relationship and the one between Ennikar and Immakuk. You could write me missing scenes from their journey to Attolia, or perhaps expand on what their life in Roa is like. I have not yet read Return of the King (but I will have by the time Yuletide is live). So if there is potential for story set post the end of the series, I would take that gladly! Fingers crossed that this prompt ages well past my reading of the last novel. I'm rooting for you, Megan!
The Will Darling Adventures - KJ Charles - I mentioned it in one of my earlier prompts, but opposites attract/crime fighting duos are basically my life blood. I think KJ Charles has created quite a fantastic duo of damaged men who unexpectedly fit together. Can they work past the mistrust and the betrayals? Can Will ever get through Kim's walls? I'd love to see that dynamic explored in any way. There's a lot left unresolved with their big breakthrough in the Zodiac case from the 2nd novel, if you want to start a new adventure from there. Or jump into the future where they have settled things between them and now they run a bookstore while doing spy stuff in the evenings. That would be... darling.
Call Me By Your Name (2017) - Look, I love a lush, meandering, historical coming of age story. And this might be the quintessential example of it in this decade. The things that really stand out to me about this canon is the longing and the stolen moments between Elio and Oliver. And the finite nature of summer flings. If you want to revel in that kind of tension, I am right there with you. Also, I'm fine with how the movie ended, but if you want to change things up, that could be really interesting! I should probably say that I have read the CMBYN follow-up novel "Find Me", and I hated it, so if you want to do a future jump, feel free to ignore the novel canon and create your own adventure for the characters. (Just joking, 2nd novel lovers! I did hate it, but if you want to reference it, I will be cool about it.)
Nikita (TV 2010) - I will admit that at one time I was a Nikita purist, and the only Nikita for me was La Femme Nikita. I have since seen the error of my ways. I love Michael and Nikita teaming up to take down Division. I love the team/family they build. I love the grown-up, mature relationship that Michael and Nikita have, built on mutual respect and trust. And all the sexy spy fights. If you want to check in with them after the series ended and see how they are saving the world now, I would love that. Or maybe something from earlier on in their relationship, when they first started developing the feelings. I just miss having a Nikita in my life.
And, in case I wasn't clear, any rating is welcome, from gen up to and including explicit porn. I'm really easy.
So basically, dear author, don't worry and write whatever makes you happy. Trust me, if you're happy, I'll be happy. Have fun and thanks for writing this fic!
♥ ,
Roxie Ann (pluvial_poetry)