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In an untitled post, bridgetmkennit explains the tags system and the four different types of warnings at the Archive Of Our Own, and how to use them.

lore: BloMo18: Tis the season of saving stories....: tips on saving fanfic stories "in a format that can be easily transferred to most reading devices without losing the author's intended passages of emphasis".

There have been a few posts on BDSM, community rules and terminology, intended as resources for writers and to clear up some common misunderstandings. In Hi! My name is Minxie…, the_minx_17 talks about general rules and some stereotypes. irana wrote On BDSM, Part I to explain the abbreviations SCC and RACK, and to talk about consent. On BDSM, Part II covers negotiation (both Scene and Relationship negotiation).

InsaneJournal

An InsaneJournal Holiday Sale just started. Self-Committed (i.e. paid) accounts and Extra Userpics will be available at reduced prices until November 27th. Friday the 27th will also have a short sale on Permanently Insane accounts.

das_dingsi: Updating habits: "The interesting part is how it made me view the update page more closely than usual and I consciously noticed all the things I don't use [on InsaneJournal]."

Other

bitterfig: where do they make subtext?: "I always wonder where stuff like (i.e. homoerotic and/or incestuous subtext) this comes from, is it intentional or just a quirk of chemistry?"

lilithilien: Why do we do it?, a short commentary on an AfterElton.com article titled "Why are Women Interested in Gay Men? It's Not Because They Want to Sleep With Them!", with discussion in comments.

novembermond: has a question about friending meme[s]: "[W]hat are the dos and don'ts ... ?"

[Supernatural] ep. 5x10 meta-ish reaction posts - SPOILERS galore!
the_shoshanna: Supernatural 5.10, "Abandon All Hope...": "Thanks SO MUCH for making women just the underbrush to be cleared away before the real stuff happens."
musesfool: lacrimae volvuntur inanes: "I would like to be able to talk about the episode on its own merits, because I thought it was a fantastic episode emotionally and a great way to go into hiatus, but I am SO FUCKING SICK of the way this show treats female characters."
yourlibrarian (in mind_over_meta): SPN 5.10 - A sign of hope: "There's nothing there right now for an audience to cling to, any more than a clear plot direction for Sam and Dean."

We've discussed what SSC, RACK and consent means. Today we're going to look at some other terms – negotiation, limits, contracts - break those down, and hopefully provide those reading with a better understanding of what those terms mean. ( Let's talk about Negotiation first. )

Questions? Comments? Feel free to discuss. Those in the community, your comments are not only welcomed, but valued.

(Remember: drabble posts now appear on livejournal and insanejournal and dreamwidth)

Challenge #309: "Wikipedia, Redux!" This week's challenge is a revival of Challenge 178 from May of 2007. To play, go to Wikipedia's Main Page, then click on the "Random Article" link in the navigation bar on the upper left of the page, and use whatever you get as your prompt (to make it more amusing for all, please provide a link to the page you're using). If you honestly can't think of anything related to your first prompt, try again, but no more than three tries please: this is a challenge, after all.

(Note: this time around, when I tried I ended up with an Evangelical Christian preacher, which...seemed quite unrelated...until I realized the man's name was "Bobby Brewer." *g*)

We are starting this years InsaneJournal holiday sale. From now until the end of the day Friday, November 27 we are going to be holding a sale on Self-Committed[paid] accounts and Extra Userpics.

The prices are be as follows

Self-Committed[paid]
1 Month -> $5
6 Month -> $15 $10
12 Month -> $25 $18

Extra Userpicx
6 Month -> $10 $5
12 Month -> $20 $15

Then on Friday November 27th from 8am until 4pm (Eastern US time) we will be running a very special sale on Permanently Insane accounts.

And because I never posted to my personal journal, here's my Daily_Deviant fic from September!

Title: "Full"
Pairing: Remus/Sirius
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Enemas, much swearing and insulting of vicars
Summary: “Because I want to,” Remus informed him in a low pitch that sent gooseflesh rippling up Sirius' spine. “Because I want to see just how much you can fucking take before you start begging me to stop. Because I want you to feel just what it would be like to have every inch of your arse straining and stretched until it's indistinguishable from your intestines and all you know and all you are is full.”
Author's notes: I think I need to change my username to "nooneelse" so when these particular themes come up everyone will know that "nooneelse" will right them. :P Written for iJ's alisanne after I promised her something fluffy in the wake of July's necro fic!

Fake cut to Daily_Deviant!

"Full"

November's Daily_Deviant fic... I wrote the alternate pairing this month. For some reason no one wants to write Morfin Gaunt. :P

Title: "Alternatives"
Characters: Morfin Gaunt/Quirrell, Voldemort/Quirrell
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Non-con, Morfin Gaunt, Squickiness, slight crackiness? (Did you see the pairings?) castrati
Word Count: 1520
Summary: Quirrell lays in his bed at night, fidgeting. He used to sleep well, find comfort on his back in the softness of down blankets and the firmness of a good pillow and equally supportive mattress. But now he lays awake for hours, unable to deal with his own bony elbow poking into the side he has to lay on or to adjust to the soft pillow he must use now.
Author's notes: I'm sorry. Where was I supposed to go with this pairing? I mean, really? I think writing Morfin Gaunt in a fluffy romance would be far more terrifying than having him in a darker fic. Right? Right? :P

Fake Cut to Daily_Deviant!

"Alternatives"

Putting the post up early tonight/today because I'm ten minutes from face-planting into my pillows. So, who's added the llamas to their stories? I know there's got to be one of you, even if it was just a dream sequence. Come on, you can tell me. *grins*

Jenn

So, the_minx_17 and I have been talking for the last couple days about making a specific post. Minx put hers up already – you can find it here - and now I'm putting up mine.

Hello, my name is Irana, and I am a Top. This means that within the BDSM community/The Scene/Lifestyle, I am what many refer to as a Dominant.

This post will hopefully not only explain why I read very little BDSM, D/s, lifestyle themed fics, but also will allow those of you reading who are not a part of the community some knowledge. Because really, some of the crap out there being called kink is shit. Please, for the love of life, seriously, go fuck up someone else's kink, okay? Leave mine alone. Some of those fics have no actually basis in reality, they do not acknowledge RACK/SSC at all and it drives me batshit insane. What are those two things you ask? ( Let me explain. )

I have a lot more to say, so I'm going to stop here for a bit. Got questions? Ask. Really. Next topics will be limits, total power exchange and negotiation.

Edit: Part II of this discussion/meta is here. It covers Negotiation, so if there are questions about consent, SSC or RACK, please leave those here.

So, was looking about my journal and realized huh... didn't post this last years after 30 Days of Nev was over. So... posting now.

Title: Fireworks
Author: Irana irana
Rating: Adult
Pairing(s): Draco/Neville
Summary: When Draco and Neville see each other again for the first time in years it's at a place Draco never expected with results he never dreamed of.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fanfiction set in the Harry Potter universe – all recognisable characters and settings are the property of J. K. Rowling and her associates. No copyright infringement is intended. No profit is made from this work. Please observe your local laws with regards to the age-limit and content of this work.
Warning(s): UST, alternating POV, hair pulling, biting, semi-public sex, oral sex
Word Count: 4825
Author's Notes: I had a lot of fun writing this. Real places and locations have been taken and twisted to suit my purposes for this fic. There is very little magic in this, because both of them are working within a Muggle/Magic program, and so they keep the use of magic to a minimum.
Beta: many thanks to andreth_47 for the lightning beta. *smooches*

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Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, IX
Challenges: the other family snape100, politics lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is part of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is in his twenties and has regained most of his memories.


"Your grandmother?" Remus paled. "Severus - "

"I told you, she's learned her lesson." Severus awkwardly cast a muffliato. "She lost Mum and she nearly lost me. I know she's always supported pureblood policies, but it's different." He pulled Remus into another long, thorough kiss, oblivious to the gasps from the kitchen.

"I'm not ashamed any more, Remus. I'm not bitter. Growing up, even if only for a little while, with someone who was kind to me - "

"Has made all the difference." Remus rose, holding out his hand. "Shall we? I'll need to ask Andromeda to watch Teddy."

It's Friday. Those of you who are off today, sprint for the 40k mark. Those who aren't... try and slap in another 2k into your word counts. We can do this.

Jenn

See the pretty picture? That's my birthday pressie from essayel. Isn't it purdy?

Title: In the Family
Author: alisanne
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Rating: G
Challenge: Written for snape100's prompt #308: The other family
Word Count: 100
Warnings: AU. The prompt was 'to imagine what might have happened if, at some point - probably before Severus started at Hogwarts, but possibly later - Tobias and Eileen Snape were no longer in the picture (for whatever reason) and Severus was taken in to be raised by another family.' This is what I hope would have happened.
Beta: sevfan
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

Tn the Family

... so far, the day has been pretty spectacular already. *happy sigh*

Today I'm going to try and sprint to the 50k mark. Story's no where near done, but yeah. I'm at 32695. That's not bad with midterms and starting to study for finals.

Post is up. Let's get busy.

Jenn

Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, VIII
Challenges: the other family snape100, politics lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is part of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is in his twenties and has regained most of his memories.


"We need to be alone," Remus whispered, glancing over his shoulder at Narcissa and Andromeda.

Severus gave him a tiny, utterly lewd smile. "I thought you'd never - "

Remus flushed. "Your grandmother needs to know what's happened before she finds out that you left the school without permission. Minerva is facing a final confirmation vote from the Board of Governors and you of all people should know how politically tricky that can be. If words gets out - "

"Hm. Gran isn't on the Board but I can see the problem." Severus looked thoughtful. "We need to visit her."

I think I need to apologise in advance to my readers for what I'm about to do in my Daily_Deviant fic.

So, I'm sorry.

The fic will be posted in a bit at (Insane Journal's) Daily_Deviant and I'll provide links here.

Title: The Proper Incentive
Author: irana
Recipient: eeyore9990
Pairing: Snape/Bill, surprise second pairing
Rating: PG
Word Count: 1,845
Summary: Harry is Slytherin enough to know that all it takes is the proper incentive to make things happen.
Disclaimer: Harry Potter and company are owned by JK Rowling. This work of fiction is for entertainment purposes only and makes no monetary gain for the author.
A/N: Written for the 2009 fall_fantasia Exchange.

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*sneaks on in class and looks around* Post is up, have at kids.

Jenn

Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, VII
Challenges: the other family snape100, politics lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is part of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is in his twenties and has regained most of his memories.


Letter from Audrey Prince to Rita Skeeter, dated the same day that Severus Prince and Remus Lupin are reunited at the home of Andromeda Black.

Dear Miss Skeeter:

I have no comment at this time on your request for information about my grandson, my daughter, or my son-in-law. May I suggest that you devote your considerable talents to exposing the trade in illegal cauldrons from Eastern Europe?

Very truly yours,

Audrey Prince


P.S. I categorically deny ever having supported the policies of Dolores Umbridge. She is a disgrace to the Wizarding World, and her politics are little short of Nazi

*drags my carcass back in* Just got back from Stafford, Tx. I will never do that again! Never ever ever! But enough of my woes. We've got 14 days left, including today to get to our goals.

Give me about an hour to recover and I'm joining in the mad typing.

Jenn

I've been busy and exhausted. Dunno why I'm so tired, I just am. I slept most of my two days off away. I meant to write. Heck I meant to get to the library to borrow some of my suggested reading. Instead I made a cake for my sister, slept, and started a knitting project (which does take hours for me cause I keep starting and restarting it until I have something halfway decent on the sticks).

Somewhere I found the energy for reading posts and internet games. I responded to a few, but meh. I'm in a mopey tired mood for no reason. Hopefully this week at work won't be as hard as last weeks but since we're swinging into Christmas season I don't hold out a lot of hope.

I feel like my brain has been fried.

Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, VI
Challenges: the other family snape100, politics lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is part of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is in his twenties and has regained most of his memories.


Remus set down his teacup. Severus sat back on the sofa and waited. "You were never this determined before, or this - centered."

"Or out, is what you mean." Severus raised a hand before Remus could speak. "Grandmother seems to have learned her lesson after what happened to Mum and me. She was strict but firm this time, not cruel. I almost hated to leave for school."

"Still, she's a pureblood. She couldn't have been pleased about Smithers."

Severus smiled. "Our families have known each other for years. Grandmother and Mr. Smithers are on the same committee on the Wizengamot."

Title: The Deluxe Tour
Author: angela_snape
Pairing: Draco Malfoy/Charlie Weasley
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: ~2300
Summary: Draco Malfoy goes to Romania to learn about dragon-induced injuries, but gets distracted by a certain dragon handler along the way.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
Highlight for Warnings: *semi-public sex, oral sex, rimming, anal sex*
AN: Thank you very much to my beta, leela_cat, who greatly improved this story. Any further mistakes are mine alone. Written for lilyseyes in fall_fantasia, 2009.

The Deluxe Tour

Because honestly, after discussing some of the unmitigated crap floating around various fandoms with Minxie, I needed something fluffy to restore my spirits. And, it's got neville, so you know it made me feel better.

Go read To Be Noticed. It's Harry/Neville and worth the read.

Also, the reveals for fall_fantasia went up today, so I can claim the story I wrote for eeyore9990, The Proper Incentive. Tis Snape/Bill, with a surprise secondary pairing.

In addition, unbroken_halo wrote me the most delicious fivesome smut. yes. You read that right... fivesome. It's Wheel Of Fortune.

When you get Angeal involved in a prompt, all other teams are shut out! SOLDIER wins this round with 50 points.

This week's prompt is #123 - Afterlife

So, what's it all about, really? Where do we go when we die?

Does Genesis believe that he will be reunited with the Goddess? Is Sephiroth choking the planet? Is the Lifestream all there is or is it just a pit-stop? Is Reno a non-believer? Does Tseng have his own view of the after-world? If people go back to the planet and ShinR is using the planets energy, what happens to the souls of loved ones? Does Rufus even care? Where do beings like Jenova spend their afterlife...in a box?

Whether the afterlife involves angels, a deep dark void, or shiny green fluid stuff, write about it in only 100 words.

I swear, I'm not dead. Really.

I'm here! It's just been really crazy. For anyone who is lucky enough not to be in education in CA, the state budget has totally fucked with the university resulting in people having contracts/employment ripped out from under them at the last minute. I was one of the lucky few who was rehired for this fall quarter after being unemployed during the summer. Of course none of us will have jobs in winter quarter so.. um... life sucks ass in a bad way.

I have a couple fics I've not yet linked here but I have been staying on top of my Daily_Deviant stuff and am now revving up for both hp_april_fools and for July's Infinitus in Orlando. And I'll get some recent student quotes up here eventually!

How is everyone else? *smooches everyone!*

Title: another leg of the journey, 2
Challenge: #308: The 'Other Family'
Word count: 5 x 100
Rating: PG
Pairing: None
Summary: Rope found a family for himself, as Remus finally meet... two someones.

Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, V
Challenges: the other family snape100, politics lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is part of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is in his twenties and has regained most of his memories.


"He's much calmer," Andromeda remarked to her sister.

"Indeed." Narcissa, immaculate in Lagerfeld couture, watched the two men talking in low voices on the sofa. Her sister had owled her after Severus' sudden appearance earlier that day, and she had come as soon as she could tear herself away from yet another of Lucius' appalling Christmas parties for his political cronies. "It's Audrey Prince's doing, you know. She's a great improvement over that drunken lout poor Eileen married."

"He wasn't with her long."

"It was clearly enough to make a difference," said Narcissa.

Andromeda nodded slightly. "I certainly hope so."

New day is dawning and there's music playing in the background. Let's boogie on down with our bad selves and write like there's no tomorrow.