H/D recs and flail

[birdsofshore]

Gosh, what a very exciting day for art and fic. I woke up late and LJ was just FULL of gorgeous stuff and I have only just had time to finish looking and commenting properly on it.

First, I was excited to see a fab new artist posting absolutely charming sketches. Book Buddies by 8c, here or here. I love their poses, Draco's pointy elegance, and the gorgeous kiss. I'm so happy with the way you can tell Harry's really into it even though his face is obscured.

Then my prompt posted at hp_kinkfest, and, oh boy, I got art AND fic. Out the Box, Out of Line (art, NSFW, mild bondage) and fic, by the multi-talented shine_alive. My prompt was for either Harry or Draco to take the other prisoner, and for it to become obvious that the captor finds it arousing to be tied up. I'm thrilled with what the author has done with it. It's a deliciously hot little scene, and to have the story illustrated too is the icing on the cake.

Finally, I am almost speechless at this incredible Starfighter / HD crossover art that my lovely new friend catplusfox has drawn for me. I just... I'm not worthy. OMG! Some days Starfighter obsesses me almost as much as H/D, and to have them both smooshed together like this, with EYE-FUCKING, and POINTINESS, and SHINY UNIFORMS is just beyond gorgeous. It's reasonably SFW (the art, that is, not Starfighter!!) and WHOLLY FABULOUS. You definitely don't need to read Starfighter to enjoy its glory. Here it is: Starpotter.

The above people are all quite new to posting H/D art and fic (some brand new) and I really hope people will go and love on them a lot. I always think we are lucky to have some amazing people in H/D, but artists in particular seem to move on to other things. When we find good ones, I want to cherish and adore them as if they were my firstborn children. :DDD

I was also going to post pictures of me and some friends at a Doctor Who costume party, but I'm running out of time, so I will do that later.

Oh, btw, if anyone was wondering, in between squeeing and dressing up, I did also make a start on my Harry!bang and I'm so happy to be writing again. It's only at 3.5k at the moment, but I hope to improve on that today (and firethesound has promised me a filthy treat when I get to 4.5k, which is totally the best kind of motivation ♥ ). Thank you very much to all those who have listened to me whinging about it, because your support is hugely appreciated. ♥ ♥ ♥

Comments

[sdkshelly.livejournal.com]

Okay I am dying with the crossover art. I just got into Starfighter like three days ago and I needed this in my life. Thank you for linking it and inspiring it and AH. Also I saw that book buddies sketch yesterday and it totally gave me that H/D love spark. SO GLAD all these new and talented people are coming to H/D!

Congrats on Harrybang! Wonderful news! It always feels so good to write again after you haven't for awhile!

[birdsofshore]

Oh, I'm happy for the timing, then, of this fabulous art coming along right now! Starfighter is the absolute business. I'm honestly stunned at catplusfox's kindness and the talent that we have in this fandom. This has been a great month or so for meeting new friends and discovering new creators.

Thanks, I feel delighted to have finally got started with the bang.