Five Favorite Fics by Sexymermaid

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

Here's another author-centric list from me. Discovering sexymermaid's work was one of the highlights of my year and I am going to list the five stories that went the longest way towards making me an ardent fan!

The Janitor(Spangel human AU): This is the fic that convinced me that sexymermaid was going to become one of my favorite authors. How could anyone read this tale of a slow-witted boxer and a crippled student and not be moved to tears many a time? This is one heck of a tale!




Man Hunter (Spangel human AU): A crackling good mystery/thriller with strong sexuality and even stronger drama! This is a must-read!

Runaway: Xander is a teenage runaway, Angel a lonely vampire. Add in a predatory Spike and a sick and vulnerable Dawn and you have the makings of a twisted but gripping tale!

Seven: If you, like me, found Season Seven of BTVS to be less than terrific, this is the fic for you! sexymermaid gives us the Spander version of Season Seven and it's marvelous. She seamlessly weaves canon with her Spander-flavoured changes and makes all the pain go away.

Soapstone: Short, but so powerful, this human!AU Spangel fic set during the Vietnam War is compelling, sensual, and emotional...everything you want from a fic!

sexymermaid became one of my favorite authors this year and I am so looking forward to seeing more of her work in 2007. She's always a fantastic read!


Gabrielle

Comments

[yourlibrarian]

Speaking of prolific writers! :> She always comes up with new and inventive scenarios as can be easily seen here.

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

She sure does! Which is why it was hard for me to even narrow it down to five!


Gabrielle

[jans-intentions.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, Gabrielle. I'm very moved, but especially by Janitor. Not only did I get to meet my dear kitty_poker1 over it, it's one that's close to the heart.

*smooch*

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

Janitor is dear to my heart as well. That's the fic that really made me a big fan of yours and it's when we started talking, if memory serves.


Gabrielle

[jans-intentions.livejournal.com]

Yes, it was. I have a lot of very good memories of writing it and I'm delighted you also loved the Vietnam fic since I was very nervous posting it.

I have a lot to be grateful for in 2006, clearly--great friends!

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

It was very hard to narrow this list down to five, by the way! But yes, I love Janitor, Soapstone, Man Hunter, Runaway, Seven...


Gabrielle

[catvampcrazines.livejournal.com]

I can honestly say she's one of the reasons that I'm still so into the fandom! New fic, intersting ideas, great writing, and different pairings.

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

Absolutely! She creates amazing stories!


Gabrielle

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

Seven is just awesome!! And I'm a big fan of Runaway.

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

She gives good story, no two ways about it!


Gabrielle