Hey guysssss,
So first off, I need to say that I'm so sorry that we've been slacking on the blog posts :(. Recently life has been getting in the way for both Jamie & myself, but I promise (sorry Jamie I'm promising for you too!) that we'll both be better at getting posts up!
Second, this post is slightly different than the others. It still deals with reading and my favorite authors, however this time it is not for books, but for fanfiction.
I figured that it would be a great thing to blog about since one of the best known romance series, Fifty Shades of Grey, was originally written as a Twilight fanfiction. I have to tell y'all (and it is one of my romance bookworm shames) that I have NOT read the Fifty Shades of Grey series. I'm not actually sure why I haven't. I've only heard really good things from my friends who did read it, and all of my favorite authors love & rave about it as well. I just never wanted to read it. It did pop into my mind as I was contemplating writing this post about fanfictions, and I think it just goes to show that there are a lot of very talented writers out there who have yet to be discovered (or maybe they don't want to be). Due to the attention that fanfiction is getting these days because of FSoG's success, I decided to write about my newest reading distraction...and it really is a distraction!
This year, I finally gave into my friends and started watching Supernatural. Well ask any of my friends and family and you'll find out that it quickly took over my life and became a slight (or you know, a not so slight -___-) obesssion. To be fair though I had to catch up with ELEVEN seasons!!! While I was watching the show I would go on Pinterest to pin quotes or fan theories as I went through each episode. As I was watching (& pinning), I definitely became a part of the fandom, which if you spend any time on the internet you will see that it includes a vast and never ending group of people. One of the things that I came across was the Destiel (Dean & Castiel) relationship. They quickly became my OTP (one true pairing) and I was constantly looking for clues in the show that would prove they love each other (THEY DO!! I don't care if you feel differently :)). I also searched the internet for others who felt the same as me and there are many!
In my searches, I came across fan art & references to fanfiction (I may have a whole board on Pinterest dedicated to them). Granted, I had heard of fanfiction before, but I had never encountered anything interesting enough to make me delve into that community. One day, I just decided to give in to my curiosities and see what it was all about.
I started by looking up fanfictions where Dean & Cas were married and had kids. I mean the whole idea of this super tough, emotionally stunted (well slightly) hunter and this socially awkward angel being parents was too cute to not check it out. Well from there it quickly spiraled (I believe I've told friends it's like falling down the rabbit hole) and I discovered the many, many, many different stories that people have written about this couple. I definitely have favorite authors (fanfiction.net, archiveofourown.org, and devianart.com) and artists (only on deviantart) on the various sites I listed.
Like any book that you will read, there are some authors who are AMAZING and I devour their fics like I'm starving. Then there are authors that, while they have a great idea...it just doesn't come across the way they want it to, or its just poorly written.
I have to say that the first fanfiction that I read (and have re-read already) was 'Home in Motion' by nomdeplume1313 (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8105251/1/Home-In-Motion). It was a really great story and it stayed pretty true to the series and the characters. I also really liked that it had multiple spin offs dealing with the same story line.
Since then I have discovered a bunch of authors and stories that I've liked. I also have come across a bunch of different couples that would have never crossed my mind, like Crobby (Crowley & Bobby) and Sabriel (Sam & Gabriel, I'm sorry for those who ship them but it's just weird to me). I have also discovered other pairings from other shows and books. One that was a new one and kinda weird to me was Drarry (Harry Potter & Draco Malfoy).
After fanfiction I fell into the world of fan art. There are SOOOO many talented artists out there. I can't believe how people are able to draw this couple! If you want to see more you should go to deviantart.com and search Destiel. Some of it is a bit raunchy, but it's clear that all of the artists are very talented.
Honestly, I think that fanfiction is a great way to explore the world of unknown writers. It's also a great way to find and connect with other people who are fans of the same things you are. It may get a little weird, but honestly some of them are the nicest people that I've come across.
Anyway, thanks for listening to my ranting about my new love! And please go check out some of my favorite stories! I'll add some links at the end.
Until next time!
between friends,
L
art: 'I'll Hold You' by RuuSora (http://ruusora.deviantart.com/art/I-ll-hold-you-598978962)
These are just a few of my favorites!
Don't Let it Burn by WinJennster ( https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10299486/1/Don-t-Let-it-Burn-Cooking-with-Gas-verse)
Baby, You're Bad for Me by Artemis.Anne (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11272499/1/Baby-You-re-Bad-For-Me)
The Reluctant Matchmaker by Maybaby34 (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9519867/1/The-Reluctant-Matchmaker)
It's The Great Destiel Shipper, Sam Winchester by thejigsawtimess (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8717572/1/It-s-The-Great-Destiel-Shipper-Sam-Winchester)
