Seven Stargates

[icarus]

Harry Potter

I reserved my copy of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince today. I only have one request: more about Snape. A plotbunny came sniffing around... Snape being interviewed by junior reporter Rita Skeeter after the first fall of Voldemort. Snape thinks he has his 15 minutes of fame, a chance to vindicate himself; she only wants to ask about Death Eater orgies.

Stargate SG-1 and Harry Potter Writers

Several weeks ago I chatted with a rogues gallery of HP writers, passing along a link to an award-winning Stargate story. Now, it's award-winning on Area 52, which Stargate writers know is this universe's version of FF.net. (Don't worry, the story wasn't by anyone on my friendslist, and thegrrrl2002, your writing is wonderful so don't you dare think it was you.)

The HP writers were horrifed. Spell-bound with dreadful characterization, the unrealistic sex, florid and painful word useage.

"See?" I urged them (among whom were some of what I consider to be the top writers in HP), "SG-1 needs you."

"Point me to some episodes and a fandom guide," said one with a flourish. "I so own this fandom." There were nods and mutters of agreement.

I believe that all skilled fanfic writers must do the following:

1 - write Jack/Daniel
2 - write at least ten Jack/Daniel stories
3 - write at least one novel-length Jack/Daniel story

Current and older episodes are shown on the SciFi channel (there is Stargate Atlantis and Stargate SG-1). I recommend checking out seasons 1-4 in particular, because that's where you find the most Jack/Daniel action. In the US, Fox is showing Stargate at 11pm on Sunday nights in most areas, and on Saturday afternoons.

A fandom guide is here Arduinna's Stargate SG-1 Handbook.

Examples of good Stargate Fanfic to inspire you are here:
Dr. Jackson's Diary by Anais (Tongue in cheek and funnier than hell.)
Kawoosh! (Short, good feel for the universe, with a stick-to-your-ribs point.)
Anna S. (Deep. Angst-driven, and lushly written.)
Destina Fortunato (Five Moons is a favorite of mine. Interesting, well-plotted stories that mix adventure and sex.)
The Grrrl (Hot, sexy fics that leave you warm and happy, like a cup of cocoa, or touching and wistful, that leave you thoughful. For prime laughs, read Rated Five Stars. For thoughtful The Space Within.)
Keiko Kirin (My favorite is still the Steak Series. Perfect characterization and believable slow-build.)

Once you write your SG-1 slash, send it to:

Area 52
jackslashdaniel

Or post it in:

jackslashdaniel
stargateslash


Now I'm waiting for the universe to comply with my demands. *crickets chirp*

I'm astonished to find that I have - if you count my two incomplete The Road Home and The Walls Of Jericho - seven SG-1 fanfics. When did that happen? Granted, one's a drabble and compared to the HP fics they're rather short. But, really? That many? So soon? It's only been four months.

Comments

[titti]

Oh, I agree that we're spoiled rotten. Jo has created such wonderfully complex canon with enough plotholes to let us play for years to come. I also think that regardless of the contentions, we are a merceless fandom. You write a bad fiction and you will be crucified (except if you are a certain bnf. LOL)

Did I mention that I'm doing a 2nd fic? heh How is your coming?

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

Second fic? Oh damn these computer problems -- when was your first posted? *hunts*

I think, at the top of the list - in addition to lovely plot holes big enough to drive a truck through - Stargate has Jack and Daniel. These two poles on the moral compass drive the show, and the chemistry between them is magic. Just so very intense.

Throw in the obstacles, dead friends and family, regulations, friendship, comaraderie, plus the off-world plots, and you have a rich mix. It's fun to have a SciFi series based more on your Anthropology and Sociology classes than Hard Science.

Icarus

[titti]

http://www.livejournal.com/users/titti/229740.html#cutid1 Part 1, there is a link at the bottom for part 2.

I agree with you. SG1 is 'limited' in a way to Jack/Daniel because they are so great together, on the other hand the possibilities are neverending with the Gate.

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm loving this.

And I note you read Danvers' Ba'al and the Lunchlady fic (hee).

Icarus *off to the second part*

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

Oh, how are my Stargate fics coming? I've discovered that if you count one drabble and my two unfinished stories, I've written seven fics in the last four months. How cool is that? Though I have about six or seven more stories sketched out in my notes, one of which is a novel-length piece that plays with gender roles (you know how I love that subject).

The long one, The Walls Of Jericho, is 17,000 words (it needs to be edited and cut, I'm posted unbeta'd, raw stuff) and is roughly 3,000 words from the end. Coming along nicely, I'd say. ;)

Icarus

[titti]

I haven't seen them posted, or are they all in working stages?

I've written more than that in different fandoms, but then I spend my days at immigration doing nothing but wait, so I get lots of free time.

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

I haven't promoted them, really, just tossed them on my LJ once, nowhere else. A few aren't even up on my website. I've posted a few here and there, but I haven't gone all out. I've wanted to

The Road Home (http://www.fanfiction.net/~icarus), is in the works, posted on ff.net pre-beta and partially complete.
The Walls Of Jericho (http://www.icarus.slashcity.net/stories/wallsofjericho.html), in the works, posted pre-beta on my site during the computer problems.
Shy Guy (http://www.icarus.slashcity.net/stories/shyguy.html). Hot. Very hot.
A Solid Foundation (http://www.icarus.slashcity.net/stories/asolidfoundation.html) (drabble, angst)
Straight Across The Desert (http://www.icarus.slashcity.net/stories/straightacrossthedesert.html). This one's received some attention. (Whee! Attention!)
Arguing With The Gods (http://www.icarus.slashcity.net/stories/arguingwiththegods.html). My first Stargate fanfic.
Welcome Home, Mr. General, Sir (http://www.icarus.slashcity.net/stories/welcomehome.html). A pleasant vignette, completed last night and now posted in its entirety in LJ (today - just now in fact).

I dunno. For some reason I've held back on publishing my Stargate fics all over the place. I guess I've wanted to get a feel for the Stargate genre first.

Icarus *runs off to read yours*

[titti]

I haven't promoted my single one either. It's in my lj and my site, but you should definitely push yours more. I read all of them, and you have great insight in Jack and Daniel, and you know I love your style as a rule. Very nice stories.

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

You really ought to promote it. It needs a quick beta from the LJ version (you've got some plurals missing/added, minor details like that), but, yes, please. It's a wonderful story.

I expect more from you. *nods*

You read all of them? Cool. I'll start sprinkling them around, but the real entry into the fandom will likely be the completed Walls of Jericho. Which is funny, because that was only intended as a one-shot, and then a drabble series, and then... *shrugs* It happens.

Icarus

[titti]

MOre will come up soon, or at least one. :)

I read all the short ones when you gave me the addys. I finished the Walls of Jericho after dinner, and I really love the slow interaction, Jack coming out by mistake, Daniel making the assumptions. I hope you finish it soon. It's really a great story, and yes, I know how stories have a way of blowing up in your face, getting longer and longer even though you KNOW that they should be finished.

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

MOre will come up soon, or at least one. :)

Fan-tastic. I'm a fan now, you know.

Regarding Jericho - *g* - I fully intend to. Should take a few weeks.

Icarus

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

Oh, here's the complete Welcome Home, Mr. General, Sir (http://www.livejournal.com/users/icarusancalion/332391.html#cutid1).

:)

Icarus