Five classic things that changed my life

[jans-intentions.livejournal.com]

Whoo hoo! Thanks so much to yourlibrarian et all for bringing back one of my favorite communities. Best of all it's classic recs. All of these are pre-2006 since I'm saving those to share later.


1. Two Summers Spike/Dawn by theohara. Unfortunately, it's likely this story will go unfinished, but if you ever miss authentic Scoobie dialogue and crisp, smoking story that makes you shiver with delight, then go no further. This story had me on the edge of my seat. I'd never even considered this pairing until I read the brilliant work of teh theohara who could have written for the show, she is so kick ass. (Actually she's way, way better than some writers.) This story changed my life because I wrote my longest running story Forbidden because of it. I love her work and I hope that whatever writing gods there are smile on this formidably gifted person since she is probably one of the very best writers I ever read in fandom and I want her to write books or movies so I can continue to be her fan.

2. Bent Justice Spike/Angel by toobusy2write. This changed my life because I read it and Willa's Piercedverse spander and thought all fan fiction was AU. *laughs* So blame Katb, but if you are going to read AU all human spangel, this is the creme de la creme. Except no imitations. Spike is undercover in prison and comes up against Angel, the macho (and hot!) leader of the pack. Scorching and thrilling reading! (Complete)

3. Changing his Religion (Spike/Xander) by eyezrthewindows. Spike can make anyone gay, right? In this delightful AU human story, radio talk show host Spike tempts thought-he-was-straight unhappy Xander into a sexy new lifestyle. UST off the scale! (Complete)

4. Mainline (Spike/Angel) by incasink. Angel is a recovering drug addict who meets mouthy and domy Spike in rehab. Spike decides he's going to have Angel, one way or another, and woos him. Hot, scary, perilous and angsty. This is still one of my all time favorite reads by teh Inca, and I reread it often. (Complete)

5. Cool for Cats manip of Spike by sueworld2003 (worksafe.) Back before I was on lj I saw this manip of Spike by sueworld2003. I knew Hellblazer and I was blown away by it. It's still one of the most amazing things I've ever seen and it says everything you want to know about 70s punk badass Spike.

Comments

[yourlibrarian]

I could not agree with you more about #5. I still think that's one of the most awesome manips I've ever seen. I love it to pieces.

Hee about Pierced!Verse! I loved Bent Justice too. I actually had to keep myself from reincluding some stuff I posted on last year becayse some of those are definitely all time faves.

Unfortunately, it's likely this story will go unfinished
I found the same with some of mine -- in fact I actually put together a list of favorite abandoned WIPs! I've got to bookmark that one, it sounds great.

[jans-intentions.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's sad with WIPs that are probably abandoned, isn't it? And yet if the story was really something and it changed you or affected you or made you a better writer, then it is worth reading.

Hee, I've told Willa it's all her fault, my AUs. ;)

I can hardly wait to see your list of WIPs!

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the rec to Sue's artwork which I've not seen before! So amazing...

[jans-intentions.livejournal.com]

Yay! It's wonderful to share something that you haven't seen. I swear she's done so much I doubt I have either. ^_^

[so-sharlemaine.livejournal.com]

Excellent list! I've been sitting here this morning gathering some pics for a post in my own journal, but also wondering what I could post in Top Five. I've just been totally stumped. I like your idea...I might copycat you if you don't mind. I'll admit it and say I got the idea from you and everything.

[jans-intentions.livejournal.com]

Well, it has to be before 2006, so that makes it a little tricky. :)

Go ahead and steal away. Glad I could help. Look forward to seeing what you do.

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

#5-- Wow, what a cool manip! Thanks for pointing it out.

#1 I agree. I work on the assumption that none of her stuff will ever be finished, but it's all wonderful.

[jans-intentions.livejournal.com]

Glad you loved the manip. It's my all time fave.

Yep, I agree with you! theohara's work sings. Finished or not, I would read her anytime.