05 January 2025 @ 03:21 am
Dear Confectioner....  
First, let me thank you for writing me a story in one of the fandoms we share. I'm excited about all of them.


GENERAL POINTS:

  • I love stories that explore canon more deeply, whether through backstory, or elaborating the setting/history/culture, or exploring people's motivations and personal interactions.

  • I prefer gen. DNW non-canon / relationships unless requested. I'm not asking you to ignore canon relationships; but please don't make them the focus of the story. I don't care for anything more than PG-13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me.

  • I love casefic; and, more generally, I like stories that are canon-compliant. The general exception to this is ignoring canonical character death if you want. Canon-divergent AUs are also okay. (There may be other specific exceptions.)

  • I'm okay with violence if necessary to the story; but not gore for the sake of gore. On the whole, I prefer not to have characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. (I'm fine with having original characters murdered in casefic, and that sort of thing.)

  • I enjoy comedy—being able to recognize the ridiculous when it pops up; also wit and wordplay. Having said that, I totally leave it up to you whether you write a serious or comic story—or a serious story with comic interludes.

  • No second person fic, please. First person is okay, especially for book canons that were written that way by the author. However, I don't generally care for it with TV fandoms. Epistolary fic is fine.



REQUESTS:

These are the same as my sign-up.

The Big Bang Theory (Albert Hofstadter & Leonard Hofstadter & Beverley Hofstadter, Barry Kripke & Sheldon Cooper, Beverley Hofstadter & Leonard Hofstadter & Sheldon Cooper, Howard Wolowitz & Leonard Hofstadter & Rajesh Koothrappali & Sheldon Cooper, Howard Wolowitz & Rajesh Koothrappali, Leonard Hofstadter & Penny & Sheldon Cooper, Leonard Hofstadter & Sheldon Cooper) - fan fiction
Basically, I'd like more of the same—hijinks and humour, especially in the style of the early seasons; or perhaps futurefic set a year or so after the series ends. If you prefer backstory, I'd like a closer look at the early days of Howard and Rajesh's bromance. Feel free to include other characters from the series.

I prefer canon-compliant stories that are gen or character-driven mild romance. However, I don't like anything more than PG13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. I prefer not to have characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. DNW AUs or crossovers. DNW first- or second-person fic.



Biggles series - W.E. Johns (Algy Lacey & William Raymond, Ginger Hebblethwaite & Algy Lacey & Bertie Lissie, James "Biggles" Bigglesworth & Air Commodore Raymond & Erich von Stalhein, James "Biggles" Bigglesworth & Algy Lacey & Erich von Stalhein, James "Biggles" Bigglesworth & Brigadier-General Bigglesworth, James "Biggles" Bigglesworth & Erich Von Stalhein, James "Biggles" Bigglesworth & William Raymond, James Bigglesworth & Ginger Hebblethwaite & Algy Lacey & Bertie Lissie & Erich von Stalhein, Mahoney & Mullen, William Raymond & Erich von Stalhein)
The Biggles books span a hefty chunk of the 20th century, from World War I to the 1960s; which time period you prefer to write about is up to you. However, I have a soft spot for the WWI period, not just because of the authenticity of the flying scenes but also because of the all too believable shift in Biggles himself from a daring, gallant, and very young hero to a tired, burnt-out veteran. At the other end of his long and active career, he becomes leader of a team of special service police officers during the Cold War. I find the close friendship among the colleagues with whom he shares digs to be very appealing. Especially fascinating also is his evolving relationship with Erich von Stalhein as they "bury the hatchet" of their antagonism, ultimately becoming friends.

Feel free to include any other canonical characters appropriate to the period in which you set your story. I don't like anything more than PG13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. DNW crossovers or AUs, except canon divergence. DNW first- or second-person fic. DNW actual supernatural activity. I'm fine with having original characters murdered in casefic or killed in battle; and references to canonical deaths are okay. However, DNW any requested characters dying in the story.



The Charioteer - Mary Renault (Alec Deacon & Bim Taylor, Alec Deacon & Laurie Odell, Gareth Straike & Aunt Olive, Gareth Straike & Jepson, Gareth Straike/Lucy Odell Straike & Laurie Odell/Ralph Lanyon, Hugh Treviss & Ralph Lanyon, Laurie Odell/Ralph Lanyon & Alec Deacon/Sandy Reid, Ralph Lanyon & Sandy Reid) - fan fiction
Quite a lot of fan fiction focuses on the canonical romances; so I'd prefer a story that's a bit different. Possible prompts: Laurie at home/university/work after he's mustered out; life for the Straikes during the war; Alec and/or Sandy as army doctors; an insider's view of the Bridstow scene. Feel free to include other characters besides those nominated.

I prefer canon-compliant stories that are gen or character-driven mild romance. However, I don't like anything more than PG13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. I prefer not to have characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. DNW second person fic.



DC's Arrowverse (Barry Allen & David Singh, Barry Allen & Leonard Snart, Cisco Ramon & Hartley Rathaway, Hartley Rathaway & Leonard Snart & Mark Mardon & Mick Rory & Shawna Baez, Leonard Snart & Lewis Snart & Lisa Snart, Leonard Snart & Mick Rory, Nate Heywood & Ray Palmer (DC's Arrowverse)) - fan fiction
In The Flash, I love the snarky banter of ColdFlash encounters, as well as ethical dilemmas about their CSI/thief relationship. I enjoy stories about the Rogues (even though, canonically, the group was never formed.) I'd like to see a focus on Barry as a CSI. And the snarky relationship that Cisco has with Hartley goes back to their old S.T.A.R. Labs rivalry, and continues throughout the series. Having said that, I love Team Flash as an ensemble; so feel free to include other characters if you want.

And of course, Snart belongs also to Legends. So for Mick and Len, the story could be based either in Central City or on the Waverider, dealing with past, present ... or future. (No way is Snart dead!) As for the rest of the crew, the friendship between Ray and Nate was always rewarding. However, Legends is an ensemble, as far as I'm concerned: the evershifting roster of old, new, and newest, all managing to barely work together at best, but succeeding in their weird and wonderful missions. So feel free to include any of the other characters.

I don't like anything more than PG13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. DNW soulmates, A/B/O, mpreg, wingfic, genderswap, kidfic. Canon-divergent AUs are fine; but DNW other types of AU. I prefer not to have characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. DNW second person fic.



Forever Knight (Amanda Cohen & Don Schanke, Don Schanke & Nick Knight, Grace Balthazar & Natalie Lambert, Javier Vachon & Nick Knight, Javier Vachon & Screed & Urs, Javier Vachon & Tracy Vetter, Joe Reese & Nick Knight & Tracy Vetter, Nick Knight & Tracy Vetter, Tracy Vetter & Urs) - fan fiction
While I know FK is usually described as a vampire series, I particularly love the cop aspect of the show. I like both Schanke and Tracy as Nick's partner, with or without the appropriate captain in the mix. Or Natalie as pathologist, working with her lab assistant, Grace. However, I also like the new vampires introduced in Season 3. If you write about Vachon and his crew, then I'd be equally happy with either an incident from their past together or a tale set in the present-day of the series.

I prefer gen; but I'm not asking you to ignore canon relationships. However, I don't like anything more than PG-13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. I prefer not to have characters die in the story; but references to canonical deaths are okay. DNW second person fic. Any other characters you want to include would be fine. Do feel free to ignore "Last Knight" if you want.



Original Work: (Closeted Gay Male Superhero/Out Gay Male Supervillain, Closeted Gay Superhero/Male Supervillain Who Learns His Secret & Homophobic Team Mate, Desperate Male Superhero Whose Life is in Danger/Male Supervillain He Reluctantly Goes to for Help, Desperate Supervillain Whose Life is in Danger/Superhero He Reluctantly Goes to For Help, Male Civilian Secretly a Superhero/Male Supervillain, Male Supervillain/Non-Powered Male Liaison for Superhero Team, Out Gay Male Superhero/Closeted Gay Male Supervillain, Retired Male Supervillain/His Male Hero Nemesis Who Keeps Seeking Him Out Because He Misses Him, Retired Superhero/His Villain Nemesis Who Keeps Seeking Him Out Because He Misses Him, Unwilling Superhero Who Just Wants a Quiet Life/Male Supervillain Who Crushes on Him) - fan fiction
Any or all! Mix'n'match. Combine prompts, if that tickles your fancy. Seriously, enjoy yourself.

I don't like anything more than PG13: explicit sexual detail is definitely a DNW for me. DNW soulmates, A/B/O, mpreg, kidfic. I prefer not to have main characters die in the story; but I'm okay with deaths of victims in casefic and the like. DNW first or second person.