So I was tagged on Tumblr to post ten fics that have stayed with me in some way, and I thought that you guys might like the blast from the past too - enjoy :)

In no particular order:

Retrograde (SGA/SG1) by Martha Wilson: http://www.ltljverse.com/watergate/seriesindex.htm

Retrograde is an epic look at SGA if they'd done nearly everything different in the first season, and then Earth came looking for the expedition. What I love about this story is that by making those changes to the first season (basically using common sense), the world building is so much better, and the characters feel true to themselves.

Blood Magic (Harry Potter) by GatewayGirl: http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/gatewaygirl/BM.html

One of the “If Harry was Snape's son” stories, and it tackles that subject matter in a really good way that keeps to the characterizations. What I love about this story is that Snape isn't some misunderstood white knight, he really is an asshole and we get to see how he grows during the course of the story. Also, Harry is written as a teenage boy who's a bit of an asshole at times and self-centred and just trying to so hard, and it is just a great Harry.

Shades of Ianto (Torchwood) by Sarcasticchick: http://archiveofourown.org/series/13812

This is just an epic take on Ianto Jones, with a rich backstory for him and I highly recommended reading it. It really influenced my view on that character and a lot of Torchwood itself.

Only the Journey Matters (SGA) by GA Unicorn: http://www.wraithbait.com/viewstory.php?sid=14549

This is one of those fun shorts, where a non-canon character is used to explore a canon character's characterization. Basically, how the military folk on SGA see Colonel Sheppard. What I love about this story is that it looks at how the military personnel might approach life on Atlantis under the uncommon command structure.

Shovelling (MASH/BtVS) by PABurke: http://www.tthfanfic.org/Story-7661/PaBurke+Shoveling.htm

A collection of 100 drabbles (100 word each) where Dr. Hawkeye Pierce ends up living next to the Slayer house in Cleveland. What I love about this story is that it gets into your heart and makes you care in 100x100 words. I still cry when I read it. Character death.

Bridges (Stargate/BtVS) by Tassos: http://www.tthfanfic.org/story.php?no=3138

Jack O'Neill is Xander Harris's real father. Bridges is a long and involved telling of trust and dealing and grief and just making it in the world. Even if that world has aliens and demons. What I love about this story is that it made me care about Xander in a way the show failed to do. Great Xander.

Fire and the Rose (Harry Potter) by Abby and Domina http://www.witchfics.org/fr/

This is the ultimate HP body-swap fic for me - Snape and Hermione swap bodies and have to spend Hermione's seventh year living as the other. It's Hermione/Snape but it makes it work, somehow. What I love about this story is that it's long and involved and a great look at body-swap.

Ain't Seen the Sunshine (Sherlock) by Emungere: http://archiveofourown.org/works/179127?view_adult=true

You guys know I like kidfic. In this one, John Watson is brought on as the nanny for Sherlock Holmes (age 5) and Mycroft Holmes (age 12). It's a retelling of the Hound of the Baskervilles (the story not the show) and features Greg Lestrade. It's pre Watson/Lestrade and is wonderful. What I love about this story, besides the writing of actual!five-year-old-Sherlock, is the associated blog the writer's been keeping up: http://boringlifeofjohnwatson.blogspot.ca/

Never Leave a Trace (White Collar) by Copperbadge: http://archiveofourown.org/works/757143/chapters/1415554

Sam got me into White Collar through his fic, but Never Leave a Trace is in a category all of its own when it comes to fic. A story about jailhouse magic and what life is like on the inside, Sam ended up turning this into a stand-alone original novel. Even if you don't know White Collar, I recommend this fic to everyone everywhere to see how magical realism can be woven through a fic. What I love about this story is the magical realism spin on things.

The Lodger (Harry Potter) by Mad Martha: http://archiveofourown.org/works/218544/chapters/328702

Ending with an HP fic, this one is based on the premise that one day, years after Voldemort, Harry Potter places an ad for a lodger (aka roommate) and Draco Malfoy turns up on his doorstep. What I love about this story is that it looks at lie after Voldemort in an unrelenting way - his death didn't magically fix everything. Turns into Harry/Draco.

Anyone have any recs for me? :D :D

Insta-rec time!

Deus ex
Supernatural/BtVS crossover
Summary: Castiel finds God.
by websandwhiskers

Why? Because it's like this:

Castiel Finds God.

At Starbucks.

And Dawn is NOT impressed.

READ NAO PLZ.

So you may have hear of a little movie that came out recently, a remake of a campy 60s science fiction show. I believe it was called Star Trek? I might be wrong. It's not popular at all, from what I hear.

But if you have seen said movie, and are at all interested in the best fanfic EVAR, please feel free to read this story:

Cut and Fucking Paste
by crimsonclad
rating: pg-13
Sort of Spock/Kirk and other stuff, it's complicated.

As she says, it's sort of like,
Kirk: YO SPOCK WASSUP
BITCHES, RITE??
Spock: "Good day to you as well, captain."

I don't often come across fics that i have to pimp out to the flist AT ONCE, but this one just screams for such treatment. Go! Read! Love!

The Longest Three-Week Day by michelel72 (Doctor Who/Stargate Atlantis)
Summary: Another day, another "science conference" gone horribly wrong. For once, Dr. Rodney McKay gets help saving the world … but then Donna Noble remembers.
Complete, Donna/Rodney, et ceteras at the post.

Seriously, this story is amazing. It is Donna and Rodney and treats the team in awesome ways. I had this epic smile on my face the whole time.

tl;dr: Read me.

Hey kids. Just doing some Sunday crossover fic reading, and I've got a rec for you!

Corner of Your Eye by maychorian
A Stargate SG-1/Supernatural crossover
Summary: Jack O'Neill is not very good at being retired. Dean Winchester is not very good at staying out of trouble. And there's something lurking in these here woods...

The link takes you to the story 'verse master page. I love this; the banter between Jack and Dean is awesome. She really nails Dean's character (Dean at 26 - just before the show begins). It's a lovely read.

Why didn't anyone tell me about icanhazstargate? 4srs!

If you have some spare time, check out the luverly macro series by bladeachilles, in which:

a) Sheppard accidentally announcing his Sekrit and True Lorve affair with McKay
Part I
Part II
and Part III

and

b) Sheppard goes looking for his daddy - it's crossover-tastic! Srs, I roftlol'd.
Part I
Part II
and Part III

In other news, I'm on a SGA kick. I love this show. Anyone know of any SGA/Lord of the Ring crossovers? I'm just curious.

The gods in payroll have smiled on me, and now I have a little extra cash to spend. Only a little, so I'm contemplating buying one thing only: an ergonomic office chair.

Anyway.

I last recc'ed this in March, 2005, but it's still awesome.

Blood Magic by gatewaygirl: A Severitus response. Blood magic was supposed to keep Harry safe, but his relatives are expendable. Blood magic was supposed to keep Harry looking like his adoptive father, but it's wearing off. Blood is a bond, but so is the memory of hate -- or love.

It's certainly interesting in light of what happened in Deathly Hallows *cough* One thing I like about this story is how it's both sweet and pragmatic.

PS I hate writer's block. Of all the characters in Harry Potter, why does Remus have to be the most difficult to write?

Hey kids. Watching a new Gilmore Girls and a new House last night melted my brain and so I have some fic recs for you.

Firstly, because there's news on the horizon that GG will be renewed for season eight:

Just Mates Gilmore Girls, (Rory/Finn, NC-17) by girloftheq
Summary: When Logan's away...Finn and Rory are left behind.
Mhal says: I have a soft spot in my heart for Australian boys (oh, those summer days of yore) and enjoy everything Finn. Plus this is pretty hot.

Then, some crossover love:

The recovery of a sick man (SPN/Sandman) by vaznetti
Summary: Mary has no fear of death.
Mhal says: A bittersweet, melancholy look at Mary. Death has some of the most amazing lines. While short, this fits together so very well.

Finally, two House MD fics
Two series that are ongoing, by two authors that really get House's character. I squee whenever I see a new installment.

Family, Friends and Other Complications by namasteyoga (This is part 12, all former parts linked in the post)
Summary: Greg House, as seen through the eyes of James Wilson and Blythe House (mostly pre-series).
Mhal says: Even though the character only had three minutes of airtime, the author uses the character of Blythe House to examine Greg House. What makes this stand out to me is that Blythe doesn't really know House, but the person she does understand is Wilson. The weird symbiotic relationship between House, Wilson and Blythe is fascinating.

Essential Elements of Teamwork by asynca (This is linked to part 2.7, with the other links in the post)
Mhal says: The central characters are "Wilson/House/Cuddy", and the way the story is tending, I think those slashes are indicative. I love me a good OT3. At this point the story is House/Wilson, and it's hilarious. House has not been changed by the love of a good man, and Wilson is lusting after Cuddy like a burning thing on fire. But that's not nearly the whole story. This story makes me so happy. It's funny and intelligent and so wonderful. You should read it. Dear god, read it.


Anyone out there on the flist going to Norwescon this year? I've never been to a con before, but I've got a pal going and it's on my mind. Thoughts?

K thnx nite.

Morning, everyone. I've updated the Anita Blake/Harry Potter crossover fic listing, adding six stories and taking out dead links.



In particular, as I know someone was asking, the link to "Harry Potter and the Throne of Rock" by Wolfcub2211 has been fixed.

Enjoy.

Avast! It's not Talk Like A Pirate day, but it is Thursday, and so for you I have an assortment of fanfic recs. Multi-fandom, because.

Crossover love, in the shape of a barrel organ fanfic!
Detour by houses_on_fire
Fandom: Supernatural x Millennium
Characters: Sam, Dean, Ellen, Frank, Jordan
Summary: Ellen points the Winchester boys to an unusual source for help.

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Some Harry Potter: (And it's the best HP in ages. Srsly)
The Physics of Limbo by gunderpants
Pairing/characters: Gen; Luna Lovegood and Sirius Black
Summary: Luna Lovegood falls down the rabbit-hole.

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Then two Supernaturals, one that made me CRY and one that made me go mrow. In that order.

Interesting Times by trollprincess
Summary: Dean doesn't even think about the curse until the next morning, and by then it's too late.
Angst Warning!

All the hurt geography I own by oxoniensis
Pairing: Sam/Ellen
Rating: NC-17
Spoilers: Through Crossroad Blues
Summary: Men walk into her bar every day. Young men, old-looking young men, grizzled, surly, hunters, travelers, lost folk and a few she can't place. She serves them; come closing time, she kicks them out. No one stays, 'cept Ash sometimes, and he don't count, not really. She remembers their names when she's serving them, forgets them soon as they're out of sight. It's the way she likes it. Now. One time, it was different, but there's no call to go remembering the past.

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Then a Stargate Atlantis
Happy Beginnings by seldear
Pairing: drama, futurefic, John/Teyla
Summary: Rodney glances down at his computer tablet and begins poking at the readings there with short, frantic movements. "She's not just in the city - she is the city!"

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And lastly, my brand new fascination, Gilmore Girls (and the deliciously wrong pairing of Lorelai/Dean). All sorta porny.

Put It in Your Pantry with Your Cupcakes by mcee
Summary: "Dean," she starts, and nothing good as ever come out of her saying his name like that.

How To Misbehave by hkath
Summary: Lorelai teaches Dean about slacking off in style.

A Little Sugar in My Bowl by jwynn
Summary: Dean kisses like he’s Bull Durham- long, slow, deep, and wet. Or at least determined to light a backdraft in Lorelai's soul by stealing all her air and then giving it back in a rush that sets fires down her lungs and spine and lights her body ablaze like the fourth of July.

And the sequels:
Someone to Love (Part One: Coffee Dreams)
Someone to Love (Part Two: Bean Flavored Battery Acid)
Someone to Love (Part Three: Pop Tart Percolation)