What’s going on with me lately

[stormkeeper_lovedoris]

- Lately looking at the computer screen has really been making my eyes sore. Not good since I basically look at one all day at work.

- I’ve also been re-reading my looong X-men fanfic and really getting into X-men, especially the Northstar/Iceman pairing. However, reading this fic after work is not helping my eyes much.

- So I have fallen behind on my emails to people. Sorry. I will try to rest my eyes and catch up.

- I am thrilled to see a pretty active Northstar/Iceman following on LJ though. There are sooo many fanfics I need to catch up on reading. I know it's silly but I think of myself as one of the first fanfic writers to pair these two up (I might be wrong on that, but still) and now there are LJ communities dedicated to them and lots of fanfic as well.

- Oddly, I’m not as into Spiderman as I was just a couple weeks ago. When I think of writing fanfic now, I think of writing more X-men again instead of Spiderman. Weird.

- The X-men fic I want to write is basically a re-write of my long X-men trilogy. I
want to do it, but what’d be the point? I feel that I should cover new ground, but then again I do have some cool ideas for my re-write so it might be worth it.

- One sad thing is that I haven’t been reading much lately, other than fanfic. Normally I’m in the middle of 2 or 3 books at a time. I put 2 library books aside that weren’t hooking me and am slowly reading a really boring book that I bought, and nothing else now for days. That’s unusual for me. I guess it’s mostly because my eyes are sore, I don’t have much free time, and I’m reading X-men stuff now. I’m sure I will get back into reading again.

Comments

Re: Last comment, I swear :-)

[loopeleigh.livejournal.com]

Plotbunnies:

1. Eliminate the arc about Rogue having been sexually abused as a child. I just don't think it added anything to the storyline and the fic already covered sexual abuse extensively.

I don't know about this one - it did explain a lot about her behaviour prior to the start of your fic. It went to explaining why she was so emotionally and physically unavailable. Given the other abuse in your series, yes, maybe it was too much. But as background, I thought it was appropriate.

2. Have Jubilee realize that she prefers being single; I need less of the sentiment that everyone's life is made complete by having a partner. But having said that, I really do want to keep showing how much joy there is in having a soulmate (I can speak from my own experience now).

Actually, this would make a nice focus of a short Epilogue fic. Its a nice contained plot bunny, that you can use to build around. It would be nice to set this in the future (maybe 5 yrs) and show some of Aurora development as well (like how did she cope without a father figure, how did Wolvie and others play a role, questions on her father). you can build in info about the other couples too in this way - their children would be friends with her. I think the combo could be nice. Hmmm... I feel plotbunnies invading my garden... :)

3. I have some crazy ideas about making major changes to how the X-men left earth and where they went, including eliminating An'zhina and replacing it with a new idea. I've even toyed with the idea of eliminating the torture FOH did (and just having FOH have *threaten* to do what they did before Bobby is able to rescue them).

Actually, Ive got to say. Don't touch those opening chapters!!! :) Unless its minor tweaking. These chapter set the tone for the entire series. They pack the punch that left me crying one night, and so moved that I had to write to you. I know, reading back on it, it probably feel so violent and excessive, and you want to make it "nicer". But the sad thing is that this world isn't always nice, and that there are people (like me) living in situations/countries where that level of violence is a everyday reality. And thats what I loved about your fic, is it showed the ugliness possible in humanity (whether it was the abuse/torture/rape, the hate, the homophobia or the xenophobia) and paired it with the otherside of courage, hope, perseverance and all that is good.

Re: Last comment, I swear :-)

[stormkpr.livejournal.com]

1. Eliminate the arc about Rogue having been sexually abused as a child. I just don't think it added anything to the storyline and the fic already covered sexual abuse extensively.


I don't know about this one - it did explain a lot about her behaviour prior to the start of your fic. It went to explaining why she was so emotionally and physically unavailable. Given the other abuse in your series, yes, maybe it was too much. But as background, I thought it was appropriate.

You know, your replies to this post made me realize how much I miss bouncing ideas off of you! (No slight intended to the great Jem and Firefly betas I've worked with since you).

I see what you mean on the comment above. And although I covered it in the fic, I don't think I overly dwelled on or hit on it either. So maybe it's ok as is.

Actually, this would make a nice focus of a short Epilogue fic. Its a nice contained plot bunny, that you can use to build around. It would be nice to set this in the future (maybe 5 yrs) and show some of Aurora development as well (like how did she cope without a father figure, how did Wolvie and others play a role, questions on her father). you can build in info about the other couples too in this way - their children would be friends with her. I think the combo could be nice. Hmmm... I feel plotbunnies invading my garden... :)

Ditto. :) And I do think my fic got to be just a bit couple-focussed. And I can totally see Jubilee getting to be a mature adult and realizing that she doesn't necessarily want to be tied down to one person for the rest of her life. She's always been a free spirit.

Actually, Ive got to say. Don't touch those opening chapters!!! :) Unless its minor tweaking. These chapter set the tone for the entire series. They pack the punch that left me crying one night, and so moved that I had to write to you. I know, reading back on it, it probably feel so violent and excessive, and you want to make it "nicer". But the sad thing is that this world isn't always nice, and that there are people (like me) living in situations/countries where that level of violence is a everyday reality. And thats what I loved about your fic, is it showed the ugliness possible in humanity (whether it was the abuse/torture/rape, the hate, the homophobia or the xenophobia) and paired it with the otherside of courage, hope, perseverance and all that is good.

Wow, thank you. I am again amazed at the impact the writing had on people.

What if I were to do not a re-write but a different take on it? Like, leave the original alone but do an AU. (Can someone do an AU on their own fic or is that too egotistical?)

Re: Last comment, I swear :-)

[loopeleigh.livejournal.com]

You know, your replies to this post made me realize how much I miss bouncing ideas off of you! (No slight intended to the great Jem and Firefly betas I've worked with since you).

Well, if you decide to start writing x-men fic, you know where to send it :) I liked beta-ing for you. It fun :) You let me play with the bunnies :)

Afraid, can't really help with Jem. I'd be better with Firefly cause I have watched the series and movie a couple of times (warning: I like Jayne :P But then i like all the characters. Joss needs a new series!!!)

What if I were to do not a re-write but a different take on it? Like, leave the original alone but do an AU. (Can someone do an AU on their own fic or is that too egotistical?)

Nah, if its done in cano, I take that as a president you can follow. If you feel so inspired, do it. :) It would be interesting to read.

Re: Last comment, I swear :-)

[stormkpr.livejournal.com]

Well, if you decide to start writing x-men fic, you know where to send it :) I liked beta-ing for you. It fun :) You let me play with the bunnies :)

Seriously? Despite how busy you are with your job? I'd love to take you up on that offer, if I do write again. Needless to say, you were both crucial and influential to my X-men trilogy. I don't know if I could've finished it if not for you.

Afraid, can't really help with Jem. I'd be better with Firefly cause I have watched the series and movie a couple of times (warning: I like Jayne :P But then i like all the characters. Joss needs a new series!!!)

FF was so awesome! I don't care for Jayne but love all the others. It was such a great show. Joss rules!

I'm making lists of different fanfic ideas I have, lists which I may post soon.

Re: Last comment, I swear :-)

[loopeleigh.livejournal.com]

Sorry for the delay in response. Developed someother bug that has kept me in bed for the w/e and a bit. Thankfully it seems to have almost burnt itself out (was lucky I didn't get it sooner, all my friends and collegues have had it).

Seriously? Despite how busy you are with your job? I'd love to take you up on that offer, if I do write again. Needless to say, you were both crucial and influential to my X-men trilogy. I don't know if I could've finished it if not for you.

Sure - I'm busy, but I shall make the time. :)

Re: Last comment, I swear :-)

[stormkpr.livejournal.com]

I hope you feel better soon!

And thank you again for betaing.