another 5 favourite fics, this time by electricalgwen

[mygothangel.livejournal.com]

electricalgwen is another writer I only shortly noticed; her writing style a bit different to Erin, but as magnificent. What they both have in common and I find so appealing, is the focused, sometimes almost clipped tone, that dissects the topics and lays them bare, without losing the emotions that accompany them.

She isn't afraid of themes that seldom find a place in fandom and handles them with as much feeling as objectivity, not really taking sides, but sometimes answering the questions nevertheless. I wish I could describe it better for you, but nothing I say will replace the experience, so



"Resurgens" [Spike/Xander, PG-13] *

"Near Wild Heaven" [Spike/Xander, NC-17]

"Lean On Me" [5 drabbles *g*, Spike/Xander, R]

"Living With" [Spike/Xander, PG-13]

"O magnum mysterium" [Spike/Xander, R]*


* Note: both fic deal with church/religions, please consider it a warning if you are easily offended by such matters. From my Catholic POV it's excellent, but I could imagine it's not everyone's deal.

Comments

[yourlibrarian]

I loved that last one, and have another of her fics on one of my list. Nice choices.

[mygothangel.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I tried to show her many facets, so choosing was a hard going...

I loved the last one, too, but the first one even better. It's simply excellent.

[spuffyduds.livejournal.com]

Ooh, thanks for this rec, I just read "Near Wild Heaven" and it's WONDERFUL.

[mygothangel.livejournal.com]

I'm very happy you liked it (well, truth be told, I was mostly sure that'll be the reaction *smirk*)
she's brilliant, isn't she?

[apreludetoanend.livejournal.com]

Great list! Gwen is amazing, and it's no secret that Resurgens is my favorite Spike fic ever.

[mygothangel.livejournal.com]

thank you! It was pretty difficult choice with only 5 places on the list..

I love Rersurgens to bits - it amazes me every time I read it