A Pimp and Two Recs!

[themostepotente]

Busy offline existence is busy! I still have a metric buttload of Charlie recs to link and two discussions to type up. Coming soon, I promise! In the meantime, I humbly offer these. But first...

Local girl makes good! Our lovely, libby_drew's 'State of Mind' is available in paperback and on e-book for your reading pleasures. Personally, I prefer paperbacks and will be ordering mine shortly. Congratulations, dear ♥

And now for two recs...

[Le Fic]

Shattered - Harry/Draco [NC-17] by femmequixotic.

Let me just preface this by saying that Femme's fics are like slipping into warm baths. They're relaxing, they're refreshing, and I always step out of them a better person.

This was Femme's hp_kinkfest contribution, and truth be told, when I first saw the prompt that inspired this fic, my eyebrow rose in a very Vulcanesque manner. I can't really imagine clumsiness being considered a kink, nor do I find the idea of supreme klutziness hot in the extreme, but I love what Femme's done with this. Once again proving that anything's possible in the hands of a very capable writer.

I'm very particular about the careers people choose to give Draco. And you'll notice I said careers and not jobs. Most of the time, I'm willing to entertain a broad spectrum of possibilities, but I do see Draco prospering more as his own boss. In 'Shattered' Draco's an artist, and something that affords him creativity as well as prestige is easily believable to me. I also love how Femme has Draco use his talents as an outlet to bleed himself of the pain of the war, too. In fact, the whole concept of 'shattered' really transcends what you initially perceive as the base.

Harry is not without his own troubles. He's been stricken by a curse that almost makes him a danger to be around. And when Draco's favourite medium just happens to be glass, you understand the fragility of the situation. I might add that the Snape/Black shipper in me wants to include hotness alongside fragility, because broken glass should always be a vehicle for antagonistic sex.

Despite its sharp edges and dark undertones, the hope and healing provide a satisfying cushion. Loved this!

[L'Art]

Despair - Snape/Narcissa [WS] by Mystery Artist.

Yeah, it's worksafe, but it's hot like mother******* burning. Snape fans, don't walk, run over.

And you know what gobsmacks me about both these treasures? The recipients still haven't commented on them yet. WTF, fandom, WTF.

Go and leave some ♥ for all involved.

Enjoy all!

--P

Comments

[libby-drew.livejournal.com]

♥ Thanks, Penny. :D

[oldenuf2nb.livejournal.com]

i.e.; lack of recipient response; it does make you wonder, doesn't it? 'Shattered' is just f-ing brilliant, and that art is heartbreakingly lovely. I'm sorry, but in my book? That's just bloody rude, and though it sort of grieves me to say it, I'm seeing a lot of that around here recently. People work hard; even when it isn't as amazing as this story and this art, they deserve to have their efforts recognized by the people that the work was intended for. If you sign up for a fest, the least you can do is keep track of it and know when your gift is posted.

[rane-ab.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, that art is gorgeous. ♥ Thanks for pointing!

[kellychambliss.livejournal.com]

Once again proving that anything's possible in the hands of a very capable writer.

This times ten. I have my preferences and squicks, but seriously, I will read and be impressed by literally anything -- any pairing, any kink or squick, any plot -- if it's well-written enough.

[femmequixotic]

Oh, Penny. I heart you so much. *hugs* I may be a bit teary at the moment...you just made my day. Seriously.

Thank you, hon.