Sugardy Candy

Finished watching Are you human too? and hated the ending. What d'you mean, Dr Laura died? The foremost AI scientist in the world, not to mention being both Shin's mum, without whom there wouldn't even be the drama's events, basically got fridged. So annoyed. I know human Nam Shim needed a massive, heartfelt shock to get his head out of his ass (and he would still be a jerk) but there must be a way to do it without going for the cheap shot of killing off his mother. I loved the ending for Kang So Bong and robot!Shin, but Dr Laura's death robbed the story. I didn't always like her but she was a really fascinating character (building a robot to look like your son?), and I was waiting for her to turn the world of robotics on its head. And now. Trying to think of a good fix-it alternate ending.

Chingu, Nam Shin, the Roomba, Are you human too? by JessicaMDawn

Also came across Some Translation Required, Spock, Jim, Enterprise, earthlings, Star Trek Alternate, by waldolph

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On a totally different topic... Am trying to get my head around the realisation that there is a statute of limitations for sex crimes in the USA. (And I assume other crimes too?...) You mean it's like South Korea? How/what/why even-

Gadarene by unpossible, AU but still in Merlin universe, Arthur/Merlin

Routine Procedure, Harry Potter/Sherlock crossover, shortfic, by meggannn

Tonight (I’m Fucking You), Star Trek/Iron Man crossover, Tony Stark/Leonard McCoy, by canis_takahari

*reads news of Libya*

It's been an eventful year, and it's only March.

Fic:

Just completed by writingispurdy: A Sherlock in HP-verse fic, The Magic of Deduction, year 1,
year 2,
year 3,
year 4, part 1 and part 2,
year 5, part 1 and part 2,
year 6, part 1 and part 2,
year 7, part 1 and part 2, and epilogue.

Recced Love is strange, Star Trek Reboot/Dirty Dancing crossover, Jim/Spock, by garryowen

1) I need a Sherlock icon, I think? Since I've been reccing (and reading) so many Sherlock fics. Of Mycroft, maybe. But then most of the fics I've read are Sherlock and John.

2) I've been making it a point to cross-post more, even though I find it a bit of a pain... But I don't want to leave DW because people I knew in Lj migrated over and yet I have so much attachment to my LJ f-list. >_>

3) After going to the library a few times I've (finally!) concluded that I'm looking in the wrong place and there's no commercially published writing guide for writing a slashy (aka m/m) original fic that tells you how to fit in a mystery plot while ironing out the pace and tone.

4) My sister has decided that we should visit Britain. Problem? There are too many things we'd like to see, as our list of priorities sort of goes: British Museum, London, Stonehenge, Jane Austen's house, trains, castles, not to mention the 'let's visit Harry Potter film locations' squee. Right now, everything is tentative (depending on finances and time off work), but... Britain, why are you so much bigger on the inside than it appears from the outside?

Tho my travel guides (from the library) have such lovely, lovely, picturesque, um, pictures.


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Major Pieces (on LJ), (on DW), 6 chapters plus prologue and epilogue (link goes to prologue), casefic, Sherlock, by lindentreeisle. (AO3 link here)

Rec by tree_and_leaf: Heel Turn(on LJ) (on DW), Reboot!Star Trek, by brown_betty.

'Friendly' Competition, Dresden Files crossover with Iron Man, Harry Dresdon/John Marcone/Tony Stark, by manic_intent

Meme first: If you see this, post a poem in your own LJ.

I was going for a Tang poem, but spotted this and thought it a lot of fun. From here:

Foreign Objects
By Bruce Covey

Hemlock is high in soluble fiber.
A self-directed bullet contains no fatty acids.
Asphyxiation eliminates 2nd-hand smoke.
Carbon Monoxide is nitrate-free.

Sleeping pills reduce the body’s need for sugar.
A blow from a sword is high in iron.
Hanging flushes the body of its toxins.
Cyanide cleanses potentially harmful resins.

Bleach cuts cholesterol levels.
Jumping simulates weightlessness.
Drowning ensures hydration.
Smoking improves eyesight.

An oncoming train is filled
With many fruits and vegetables.
Running a car into a tree reduces
The need for red meat consumption.

(From: http://www.horselesspress.com/horselessreview.html)

Reminds me of Dorothy Parker's "Coda", heh.

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Recs:

What if Bertie Wooster were Batman?. Yup, what the title says.

From crack_van: Miscommunication, Uhura/Spock, Reboot! Star Trek, by salr323

Non-fics:

Ursula on writing

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Also, I wish that more people were writing the March themes for 31_days. Not just because I think the themes are evocative (for me, at least; I haven't felt like that about previous months') but also um, I have sort of private agenda. You see, I've been writing and posting a Hikaru no Go/Spirited Away crossover fic there since this month started, very short updates only, and it's starting to look like I'm spamming the comm. -_-;;;

Just in case you're interested in reading a fic whose chapters are being written and posted nightly and I'm definitely forewarning, is WIP and may end up abandoned:

Title: Twice the River 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 so far.
Series: Hikaru no Go, Spirited Away.
Summary: I tried to write a Sai comes back story and it intersected with Spirited Away.

This is a sign I should pay more attention to the reading page on Dreamwidth, 'cos I missed this until someone else (thefourthvine) recced it:

The First Time, fic consists entirely of OCs, author calls it a metafic, Reboot!Star Trek (aka version XI), by bravecows. But devastatingly good. I cackled when I read the phrase "ASEAN in space".

Also: Bang*Bang Shousetsu no. 19 is up!

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RL: Have tendered resignation. Jobless in two weeks. >_>

Didn't crosspost last couple of entries, because weirdly Dreamwidth turns into a page of red and the box disappears when I log into it at work.

99 Bowls of Plomeek Soup on the Wall, Sarek, Amanda, Spock, general, humour, Star Trek (The Original Series), by jamjar and petra

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Stole a meme:

Name your 10-15 absolutely favorite couples (het/slash/canon/fanon) and ask people to see what trends they notice about your couples. Try to pick different fandoms:

1) Heero/Duo (Gundam Wing)
2) Hikaru/Akira (Hikaru no Go)
3) Mulder/Scully (X-files)
4) Kaoru/Kenshin (Rurouni Kenshin)
5) Echizen/Momoshiro (Prince of Tennis)
6) Tsukasa/Ryuji (Tokyo Crazy Paradise)
7) Fujiwara/86 (Initial D)
8) Clark/Lex (Smallville)
9) Peabody/Emerson (Amelia Peabody books)
10) Haku/Chihiro (Spirited Away)
11) Ashitaka/San (Princess Mononoke)
12) Sanzo/Goku (Saiyuki)
13) Lee/Gaara (Naruto)
14) Tsuzuki/Touda (Yami no Matsuei)
15) Methos/McLeod (Highlander)

Other couples that I like: Hikaru/Akari, Isumi/Le Ping, Atobe/Jirou, Fujiwara/Ryousuke... I like Harry/Draco and Harry/Snape equally, tho' if someone can find me Harry/Draco/Ron that would be Just Fine.

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Came across this Malaysian retailer/trading co? that sells the Hanlin ebook. Read a review that says it uses a Nokia battery. I'm weirdly charmed by this. Maybe because I own a Nokia battery (well, two) and it's like I already own part of an ebook! (It made sense in my head...)