The Atlantis Big Bang reading list....

The Atlantis Big Bang is up and running.

On my immediate reading list:

Time and Tide by Bluespirit
John as Lord John Sheppard? A murder? Rodney's the prime suspect? I'm there!

Unnatural Selection by Auburn
I had a chance to talk to Auburn about her plot outline. I'm fascinated and have to see what she did with Todd.

Code Of Honor by Reddwarfer
I love the idea and set up of this Star Trek/SGA fusion. I've read the beginning and so far find it a very plausible AU scenario for John.

Knowing by Velocitygrass
I like what Velocitygras has done with relationship quandaries in the past and here she's definitely gone with her strengths. I don't like the Mary Sue-ness of Jennifer in canon yet find her non-Mary Sue moments ("I'm a weak, scaredy-cat girl, watch me learn to not be so weak") insulting, but I like fanfiction that deals with her as a real person--and then disposes of her as an obstacle to John/Rodney. There. I've confessed. I like the stories that get rid of Jennifer. *toothy embarrassed grin*

Against All Odds by CA Pierson & Darkmoore
I peeked in at the beginning of this, perplexed at the summary. The story plunged us right into the AU-ness in media res and the description of John and Rodney as bonded immortals is enjoyable and rings true. Of course John and Rodney are Meant To Be. I'm left wondering what's left to tell after they find each other but I'm willing to give it a shot.

I'd pounce on the SGA/Pern crossover, but since I wrote it, I know how it ends.

Added, per mrshamill's advice: Charming Demeter's Daughter by Wolfshark
I saw the comments and thought maybe I should check it out. I liked the title. But the summary didn't grab me, so I gave it a pass the first time. It looks like I should not have. *adds it*

Also one I'm curious about: Giving The Devil His Due by Telesilla
This appears to be a follow-up to a story I haven't read. I'm interested, but it's at the end of my list because I suspect I'd have to read the other story first.

Non-Atlantis Big Bang reading list:

Black Mountainside by whizzy
I complained to Whizzy, I said, Whizzy, hitherto I have attempted to read Blackout Conditions yet there were many plot points that I could not understand. Mayhap thou hast written a chapter I have not seen? Whizzy was quizzical, Wherefore hath thou not understood? It 'twas clearly in the prior chapter. Whereupon I discovered that I had read the beginning of the prior chapter but closed it for finals (woe!) and then promptly forgot that I hadn't read it all. This must be remedied.

Then there is this Post-Nuptual fic by Pru that looks like fun, fluffy stuff.

Happy reading!

Dragonlord: what I've learned so far....

People have begun to comment on Dragonlord.

First: Yaaaaaaayyyyyyy!

Ahem.

Reading reviews is fascinating. I learn a great deal in the process.

1 - Readers' relief that the story isn't at all the mess I portrayed it to be. Oh. Sorry. It came together at the end. It seems I complained too much in the writing when it was going badly, then posted not at all when it was going well. I'd scared people. Note to self: fewer complaints next time, more balance.

2 - Pleased surprise at Elizabeth as a strong leader. Oh. Interesting. In my mind, Elizabeth is a strong, smart, and competent leader, and I hand-wave any canon indications to the contrary. An AU is a perfect opportunity to write my Elizabeth.

3 - Love and squee for two particular dragons. *grins* I love them, too. I had a heads up from my betas on this dragon love. The response seems to be universal on both counts.

4 - Lord John vs. Dragonrider John, which John do people like better, plus his reactions to the Weyr. Yes! The theme(s) of the story is coming through loud and clear.

5 - Enjoyment of the detailed descriptions. Methinks I wasn't the only one who wanted to see Pern more. McCaffrey isn't a setting writer, except for certain scenes.

6 - Non-Pern and Pern readers both find themselves at home. The Pern readers say either it slots into canon nicely or extends canon very well. The non-Pern readers unanimously (so far) say they could understand what was going on.

In other words: Eureka! It works! Bwahahahahahaha!