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A little update
Mar. 1st, 2020 05:46 pmSo I had all these grand plans to post more on Dreamwidth after the snowflake challenge ended, but as always, life got in the way. In an attempt to get back to posting more often, I thought I'd do a little update post.
So besides the snowflake challenge, a lot of January and February ended up being a complete wipe out because of some health stuff that hit me hard - I just about managed work and that was about it. One week I was going to bed at 8pm every night because I was just so worn out from it all. In addition to being ill I also started invisalign and getting used to that has been an adjustment, but I'm better and getting used to the faff of retainers and constantly needing to brush my teeth! I also started a new job which is going well so far - I think it'll be a really great chance to take on more responsibility and advance my career, but it's going to be a busy job with a lot of overtime required, so this year will have to be a bit of an experiment to see how I can fit writing time in with that.
Despite all the stuff going on in real life, I have been able to make some progress with writing.
I've posted three fics so far this year, all of which I'm pretty happy with:
- Footsteps (James/Sirius, E, ~1k) - this was written for Writcraft's prompt as part of Kinky Kristmas.
- It all starts (with the tiniest of touches) (Draco/Harry, E, ~2.2k) - written for February's Daily Deviant. I think this might be one of my favourite things I've ever written, and I'm unbelievably excited that Keyflight790 is podficcing it for me.
- Show Me(James Sirius/Teddy, E, ~2.3k) - written for Writcraft's prompt for HP Kinkfest.
I've also got a couple of fics in progress:
- March Daily Deviant - I have an idea for this that I think is going to end up turning into a multi chapter work, but with chapter 1 posted for DD. It'll be Drarry, with a nice dash of uniform kink and friends with benefits. I've made a start and this is my immediate priority because of posting dates.
- Banging Birthday - I've claimed a prompt and am excited to push myself to do something a little bit outside of my comfort zone. I haven't started yet but am excited to.
- Harry buys a house WIP - this idea has been in the back of my brain for ages, and I was just waiting for the spark of inspiration that would turn it from an idea into an actual fic with plot. Last weekend this finally hit me, and I've now started writing. Keep an eye out at some point in the next million years for a fic featuring a dilapidated house on the beach, mysterious natural phenomenon, a community of more-magical-than-they-first-appear locals, a crup, Draco and Harry learning to work together, and a hopefully satisfying mystery plot.
I've also found myself a little writing community of a few like-minded individuals who want to cheer each other on and help each other create the fics we love, and so far I'm really enjoying it. I'm excited to see what this will mean for a) my enjoyment of fandom and b) the quality of my writing. I think it'll increase both, dramatically.
I promise I won't leave it so long before I post again!
