Stuff and Things

[birdsofshore]

• I had a moment of madness and signed up for this:

The H/D Last Drabble Writer Standing contest at slythindor100. This runs for eight weeks, starting July 10th. Anyone want to join me? It's really fun and pretty exciting. Each week you get a word count and a prompt, and you have a few days to produce something. There are some fabulous people signed up and it's always brilliant to see the different styles and genre. I've signed up because I want the commitment of having to write something short every week and work on my brevity in general, so I hope I don't get booted out too fast.

• JKR reveals that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will open next year in London's West End. You can register here to get ticket information in the Autumn. I am really confused as to what this is about. JKR is being mysterious - and insists it is NOT a prequel, as previously reported. But I have heard that it is a story about James and Lily? So, who knows. Will you be trying to get tickets?

• Quick rec: An Aching Soul at hd_smoochfest, (H/D, NC-17, 15k, currently anon). Club!fic is my guilty pleasure, and this one is hot and visceral and the writing is lovely. It's 15k and whooshes along.

• I must finish my hd_collab. I MUST FINISH MY hd_collab. WHY AM I EVEN HERE? WHY DID I STAY UP LAST NIGHT PLAYING STARFIGHTER:ECLIPSE? (I totally got the Cain/Selene/Helios threesom, though, heh). I am now going to go and finish my hd_collab. Just as soon as I've showered, tidied my sock drawer, made a light snack, checked my flist and anything else I can think of to stave off the moment. *attempt at charming smile in mods' direction*

Comments

[eidheann_writes]

Your collab plans sound rather like my collab plans. ♥

[birdsofshore]

That's because we're collabing together. DID YOU NOT GET THE MEMO? They've put all the losers slow people into one giant collab together. The results are going to be amazing. We've got an extension until 2017. ;)

[cabinetcaligari.livejournal.com]

You're all writing for collab? *swoon*
Also, I should be writing too, instead I spent my whole morning on your tumblr <3

[this-bloody-cat.livejournal.com]

LOL! Oh, this made me laugh so hard -- go work, you! No more procrastinating! *cracks whip* ;) I still need to finish one of my collab pieces too to be honest, I'm being awfully irresponsible these days (but classes! SO TIRED! Grr.) I must say I totally loved that story as well! It's so beautifully written! :D :D

[birdsofshore]

SEE! Even the mods are shirking! We're all allowed a day off!

And do you really think you're HELPING, standing there with that whip? *glazed eyes*

[cabinetcaligari.livejournal.com]

Yes, I am so excited you signed up! Do I recall correctly you wrote your first drabble only several weeks ago? And that you kept saying you found it hard and it made you nervous, but actually it was really lovely?

ALSO very excited there is Collab!fic coming from you :) You can do it! Write all the wonderful things, just like you always do! If you need some more cheering, I'll be happy to do so, tailor-made if you want to (wit h cheering seashore birds for example).

....

Okay, it is friggin' impossible to find cheering seashore birds, but instead I found you this fabulous one:

[birdsofshore]

Oh! cheering seashore birds are most excellent! Thank you!

Well, yes and no about the drabbles. I did actually enter the LDWS two years ago, but I don't think I've written one since then (and I didn't honestly know what I was doing at the time). It really felt like starting all over again. But I'm sure it will be a laugh, whatever happens. Newish things do make me nervous, but it's good to challenge yourself a little bit. It's a very friendly contest, if you fancy trying your hand?

[huldrejenta.livejournal.com]

Haha, go collab :D

Yay for signing up for LDWS!
I did consider signing up, drabbles is one of my favourite things to write, and it seems like a lot of fun. (Scary, but fun :)) But in the end I took the sensible route and reminded myself that I've already signed up for too much, so I'll take the reader role :)
I'm sure you'll do great! <3

[birdsofshore]

Aww, I wish you were not feeling so sensible. But, yes, looking at the list of things due, it maybe wasn't the smartest thing I ever did in my life...

Thanks for your encouragement <3

[sassy-cissa.livejournal.com]

you should do it!! *gives modly push* lol ♥

[carowren.livejournal.com]

It would sound less like a prequel if she hadn't used "Harry Potter and the ..." in the title. And the story obviously involves him somehow, which seems awfully prequel-ish. She probably just doesn't want anyone to have any preconceptions when they go to see it. I'll probably get tickets if/when it makes it's way to Aus (and if the reviews are good). I think exploring the magical world on stage is an awesome idea though. They can do some really cools things with wires nowadays (to make things float etc.) and it's LIVE.

Good luck procrastinating collabing ;D

[birdsofshore]

Yeah, I mean, what is it, then? A sequel? A story which takes place during Harry's Hogwarts years? It says 'the untold story'.... Hey, do you think it could be the untold story of Harry's secret love affair with Draco Malfoy? :DDD

[shiftylinguini.livejournal.com]

I'm so excited to see what this LDWS produces!!! It sounds very fast paced and unique.

I'm also excited about all the collab things!

[birdsofshore]

It's a great contest. They have the drabbles from previous years on the comm. Some of them are so brilliant that I look at them and go 'OMG, what have I done?'

Collab is certainly exciting. It's never been done in recent years so I am very interested to see the kind of thing that comes from people working together.

[besamislabios]

Good luck with LDWS!

I'm excited to see and read all the things from hd_collab. :D

[birdsofshore]

Thank you so much. Collab starts posting really soon! It is exciting, definitely.

[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

So glad you signed up!!!

[birdsofshore]

Oh, thank you! I'll be trying to produce something entertaining. It's quite nerve racking not knowing the prompts in advance! But I think it will be a really useful challenge for me at the moment, to be more spontaneous, and keep things brief.

[geneva2010.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the rec - there is no way I can read everything from the fest, so it's great to get pointed and pushed in the back a bit.

[birdsofshore]

I hope you've read the Girl in the Kneazle Nightie! I recced that one on crack-broom, it's completely fabulous <3

[sassy-cissa.livejournal.com]

so ridiculously excited you signed up!! *twirls again*

[birdsofshore]

Thanks so much for running the LDWS. I'm excited!

[capitu]

What's this? Socks? Snacks? LJing??? COLLAB!!!!!!!!!!

PUPPY!!!!!! :D

I've been wondering how excited I should be about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. It's not a prequel but it's got "HP" in the title, what the hell! For all we know it's nothing and they just tied the HP for kicks!

Okay, no really, I trust JKR isn't playing with our hearts, but who knows. I AM excited. In fact, i was telling the BF we should go to London for this thing and he was SURE, LET'S, so I'm going to see about that. You never know. ^^

[birdsofshore]

Bloody hell! You might come to London! This is fabulous! I'll hunt you down, ok? You could come to the studio tour, and Kings Cross, and.... ooooooooooooh!

[frnklymrshnkly.livejournal.com]

oooh, bon chance with LDWS and finishing your hd_collab! I can't wait to start reading all the lovely posts from you and the other brave souls :D

[birdsofshore]

Thank you very much indeed! Not long now till collab starts posting. God, I should really open the document sort these last few edits ;)

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

Ooh, look at you! We're going to turn you into a drabbler yet. ;)
How about you and your collaborators do a word war and finish that sucker? I find those often help me since I'm somewhat competitive.
You must let us know about the play.

Oh, and I meant to tell you. I finally saw that Tom Felton documentary and I am in it! Not a speaking role, but lilyeyes and I are in the background in several scenes. *g*

[birdsofshore]

Oh, I'm so glad you're in the docu! It seems more 'official' now there is one of us in it, LOL.

I really do want to get better at drabbling. This is like a kill or cure situation *snort*

I'm nearly done with collab. I just hate editing. I get all sulky and whine. Why wasn't it PERFECT to start with? ;)

[lq-traintracks.livejournal.com]

Uh, I beta'd the thing. Seemed done to me! If you're just editing, you should say, 'Must finish editing my Collab!' It will make you feel better and also have the benefit of being true. ;-) :-) *cheers*!

Omg, LDWS. But don't you get voted off like a reality TV bachelor or something? I'm afraid my HUGE little ego just couldn't handle that. LOL. Like, "They hate me! They really hate me!" and such. ;-P That said, I'd like to work on my own brevity and with different styles for that, so... I'll go look at it at least. *makes sour face at you* Damned friends.

I love club!fic! Will have to check that out, thanks! :-D

[cabinetcaligari.livejournal.com]

Ohhh, I thought you would've signed up already since your drabbles are always amazing! Really, you were actually the first name that came to mind when I read about LDWS, and was thinking about who would sign up. Would you? Please? I think you will do a fabulous job!

And yes, being able to write short, compact fic is such an important skill in life, I think this is an outstanding chance to practise with that some more... :D

[crazyparakiss.livejournal.com]

*CHEERS* You can do it! I'll have to remember to read at LDWS and vote and hope to see you at the end :)

[birdsofshore]

Thank you! I'm sure there are going to be some great entries this year. The element of competition adds to the fun. \o/

[writcraft]

I'm so intrigued by the play! I want to know what JKR means by 'not a prequel' - she's TEASING us *pouts*

I hope you got your Collab done, I can't wait to see it! *cheers*

I also had a moment of madness and signed up for the drabbling thingy. MEEEEEEP.

<3

[birdsofshore]

YES! I'm thrilled to hear it!

Naughty JKR. *wags finger* I'm pretty excited, whatever it turns out to be.

[dicta-contrion.livejournal.com]

Oh, goodness. I should probably be all modly and disciplinarian but that fic just blew my mind so thoroughly I haven't got it in me. (plus I'm not actually the least bit concerned). What a beautiful, well-told, gorgeous story. I wasn't going to carve out reading time today, but when you and snowgall and capitu all said to go read it - well, that's not something to argue with, and I'm so glad I did. Thank you for reccing it!!

Very excited for you + LDWS!!!

And a bit perplexed by what JKR is doing. Though that's not exactly a new state of affairs.

[birdsofshore]

Oh, gosh, you're no fun... TBC got a WHIP out. Where's the joy in slacking off if you don't get a snarky mod with BDSM equipment looming over you, eh?

Really glad you enjoyed the rec. It was a gorgeous thing. I still haven't left a proper comment, though!

[lijahlover.livejournal.com]

OMG I am so happy you signed up for LDWS squeeeee

[birdsofshore]

Ooh, thank you! I hope it'll be fun and that I don't get booted immediately. Either way, we all get loads of cool tiny fics to read.