Poll #31861 What should be posted next in the DoC 'verse?
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Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: Just the Poll Creator, participants: 5
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: Just the Poll Creator, participants: 5
What would you like to see posted next in the DoC 'verse? (Some of these are already drafted, others are not...)
What's next for Anariel & Ambarussa
1 (20.0%)
Tindomiel visits the Halls to have a word with Namo (and Celegorm gets some brand new information)
2 (40.0%)
The next chapter of Dancing in the Dark (Curufin and Galadriel in the First Age)
1 (20.0%)
The next chapter of Picking Up the Pieces (Maeglin's return from the Halls)
1 (20.0%)
Something else, which I shall offer in the comments
0 (0.0%)
(Afraid the poll is open to registered users only - did not see an 'everyone' option. But nothing is stopping anyone from registering.)
The collection is open!
Here's my final tally:
A Death On The Ice- The Noldor are learning there are many hazards on the ice. Glorfindel must investigate a new one.
All That's Left - Celegorm stares at his reflection and sees a distorted version of himself. He thinks he’s going mad, or was affected by the fumes of Angband, or hopefully only a temporary episode. Whatever it is, he’s desperately trying to keep this hidden from his brothers. (Beren/Celegorm/Lúthien)
Queens' Gambit - A chance find while tidying up Indis' rooms leads to revelations no one was expecting. (Finwë/Indis/Míriel)
Backstitch - When Míriel Þerindë returns to Tirion, she has relationships to repair and much to catch up on. (Finwë/Indis/Míriel)
Two were claims, two were pinch hits. And as I tell myself every year, next year I need to take on less. (It does not work because the art is always fabulous.)
Here's my final tally:
A Death On The Ice- The Noldor are learning there are many hazards on the ice. Glorfindel must investigate a new one.
All That's Left - Celegorm stares at his reflection and sees a distorted version of himself. He thinks he’s going mad, or was affected by the fumes of Angband, or hopefully only a temporary episode. Whatever it is, he’s desperately trying to keep this hidden from his brothers. (Beren/Celegorm/Lúthien)
Queens' Gambit - A chance find while tidying up Indis' rooms leads to revelations no one was expecting. (Finwë/Indis/Míriel)
Backstitch - When Míriel Þerindë returns to Tirion, she has relationships to repair and much to catch up on. (Finwë/Indis/Míriel)
Two were claims, two were pinch hits. And as I tell myself every year, next year I need to take on less. (It does not work because the art is always fabulous.)
IS 2024 letter
Sep. 1st, 2024 12:46 pmDear Innumerable Stars Author,
Hello! I hope you are as excited about the exchange as I am! I've done Innumerable Stars several times before and had a great experience. I hope the same will be true for you. I am eager to see what you create!
I've been brief in this year's signup - August ran me ragged on pretty much all fronts, so I did my signup last minute in a hurry.
I'm afraid as a result I don't really have 'prompts' so much as 'vague notions' this round. If there's anything you're concerned about or want to run by me before you get too into writing, feel free to comment here - I have anonymous and comment screening on. (At least, I hope I do.) As far as ratings go, I will read whatever you're moved to write.
A word on the Do Not Wants. Aside from the first few, they are listed less because I never read them, than because I either need to be in a particular mood to read them, or because works them are very hit or miss for me. I don't want you putting your creative energy into something that will be anywhere from a toss-up to a long shot if I like it, or that I will only voluntarily read on a rainy day in November. (Just to be clear, I'm not saying my reading quirks make any sense whatsoever. Only that I have them and I'm doing my best to steer you clear of them.)
Finally, I would deeply appreciate if you could focus more on the good times and flashes of happiness and less on the angst and awfulness. I'm not asking for pure fluff, but please no dark/downer endings or "everyone dies". Eucatastrophe is good.
( DNWs )
( Likes )
I don't really have solid prompts this year, just handwavery.
( Request 1 - The Silmarillion )
( Request 2 - Smith of Wootton Major )
( Request 3 - The Hobbit (book) )
( Request 4 - Crossovers )
( Request 5 - LotR movies )
Hello! I hope you are as excited about the exchange as I am! I've done Innumerable Stars several times before and had a great experience. I hope the same will be true for you. I am eager to see what you create!
I've been brief in this year's signup - August ran me ragged on pretty much all fronts, so I did my signup last minute in a hurry.
I'm afraid as a result I don't really have 'prompts' so much as 'vague notions' this round. If there's anything you're concerned about or want to run by me before you get too into writing, feel free to comment here - I have anonymous and comment screening on. (At least, I hope I do.) As far as ratings go, I will read whatever you're moved to write.
A word on the Do Not Wants. Aside from the first few, they are listed less because I never read them, than because I either need to be in a particular mood to read them, or because works them are very hit or miss for me. I don't want you putting your creative energy into something that will be anywhere from a toss-up to a long shot if I like it, or that I will only voluntarily read on a rainy day in November. (Just to be clear, I'm not saying my reading quirks make any sense whatsoever. Only that I have them and I'm doing my best to steer you clear of them.)
Finally, I would deeply appreciate if you could focus more on the good times and flashes of happiness and less on the angst and awfulness. I'm not asking for pure fluff, but please no dark/downer endings or "everyone dies". Eucatastrophe is good.
( DNWs )
( Likes )
I don't really have solid prompts this year, just handwavery.
( Request 1 - The Silmarillion )
( Request 2 - Smith of Wootton Major )
( Request 3 - The Hobbit (book) )
( Request 4 - Crossovers )
( Request 5 - LotR movies )
Day 31 - Trouble & Twins
Aug. 31st, 2024 08:30 pmTitle: Trouble & Twins
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: It turns out Anariel does not get along with all her grandmothers. Elured and Elurin try to help.
Word Count: 2025
Note: Didn't quite get here according to my original (slightly vague) plan, but I did manage to end the month were I meant to. Hope you enjoy!
( Trouble & Twins )
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: It turns out Anariel does not get along with all her grandmothers. Elured and Elurin try to help.
Word Count: 2025
Note: Didn't quite get here according to my original (slightly vague) plan, but I did manage to end the month were I meant to. Hope you enjoy!
( Trouble & Twins )
Day 30 - Birds of a Feather
Aug. 30th, 2024 08:29 pmTitle: Birds of a Feather
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Anariel's first trip to Neldoreth has a few surprises.
Word Count: 1590
( Birds of a Feather )
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Anariel's first trip to Neldoreth has a few surprises.
Word Count: 1590
( Birds of a Feather )
Day 29 - The Birds and the Trees
Aug. 29th, 2024 08:28 pmTitle: The Birds and the Trees
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Even now, the differences between California and Arda can still surprise.
Word Count: 1135
( The Birds and the Trees )
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Even now, the differences between California and Arda can still surprise.
Word Count: 1135
( The Birds and the Trees )
Day 28 - By the Sea
Aug. 28th, 2024 10:15 pmTitle: By The Sea
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Anariel has found a happy place.
Word Count: 1210
Note: Skipping a bit to get Anariel where I want her by the end of the month... I'll fill in some of the missing bits later.
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Anariel has found a happy place.
Word Count: 1210
Note: Skipping a bit to get Anariel where I want her by the end of the month... I'll fill in some of the missing bits later.
( By The Sea )
Day 27 - Rest and Recharge
Aug. 27th, 2024 11:27 pmTitle: Rest and Recharge
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Lindarin parties are pretty good.
Word Count: 1850
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Lindarin parties are pretty good.
Word Count: 1850
( Rest & Recharge )
Day 26 - Party on the Beach
Aug. 26th, 2024 09:07 amTitle: Party On The Beach
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Anariel is getting to know more of her Lindarin kin - and Lindarin food.
Word Count: 1600
Note: Eep, home stretch! Trying to keep it all Anariel these last few days... I had ideas before the month started and haven't gotten to all of them. *sigh*
( Party on the Beach )
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Anariel is getting to know more of her Lindarin kin - and Lindarin food.
Word Count: 1600
Note: Eep, home stretch! Trying to keep it all Anariel these last few days... I had ideas before the month started and haven't gotten to all of them. *sigh*
( Party on the Beach )
Day 25 - The Voice of Reason
Aug. 25th, 2024 09:06 amTitle: The Voice of Reason
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Tindomiel would happily give into temptation. Fortunately, she has Maeglin.
Word Count: 360
Note: Oops, lost track of time. Something longer tomorrow.
( The Voice of Reason )
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Tindomiel would happily give into temptation. Fortunately, she has Maeglin.
Word Count: 360
Note: Oops, lost track of time. Something longer tomorrow.
( The Voice of Reason )
Day 24 - The Holy and the...
Aug. 24th, 2024 09:15 pmTitle: The Holy and the...
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Anariel has a lot of relatives to meet.
Word Count: 1250
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Anariel has a lot of relatives to meet.
Word Count: 1250
Day 23 - Next Steps
Aug. 23rd, 2024 10:23 pmTitle: Next Steps
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: HP
Disclaimer: Playing with other people's toys. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Willow reacts to what she has just learned.
Word Count: 1090
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: HP
Disclaimer: Playing with other people's toys. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Willow reacts to what she has just learned.
Word Count: 1090
( Next Steps )
Day 22 - Adulting
Aug. 22nd, 2024 10:23 pmTitle: Adulting
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: HP
Disclaimer: Playing with other people's toys. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Giles is the last manstanding left at Gringotts.
Word Count: 315
Note: Travel day means frazzled day. I should be back to a normal schedule - and thus back to long stories - tomorrow.
( Adulting )
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: HP
Disclaimer: Playing with other people's toys. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Giles is the last man
Word Count: 315
Note: Travel day means frazzled day. I should be back to a normal schedule - and thus back to long stories - tomorrow.
( Adulting )
Day 21 - The Chosen Ones
Aug. 21st, 2024 08:45 pmTitle: The Chosen Ones
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: HP
Disclaimer: Playing with other people's toys. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Buffy Summers and Harry Potter meet. (Willow isn't sure if this is great or terrible.)
Word Count: 450
Note: Sorry, short. Really just want to read and vegetate tonight. But there are many ideas that might get written tomorrow if I can get a decent night's sleep. (Will probably expand on this later before posting it anywhere else.)
( The Chosen Ones )
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: HP
Disclaimer: Playing with other people's toys. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Buffy Summers and Harry Potter meet. (Willow isn't sure if this is great or terrible.)
Word Count: 450
Note: Sorry, short. Really just want to read and vegetate tonight. But there are many ideas that might get written tomorrow if I can get a decent night's sleep. (Will probably expand on this later before posting it anywhere else.)
( The Chosen Ones )
Day 20 - Smoke and Ashes
Aug. 20th, 2024 09:23 pmTitle: Smoke and Ashes
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: Hunger Games
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Collins. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Spike has his own ways of showing he cares. Part of the Paying Tribute series.
Word Count: 1450
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: Hunger Games
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Collins. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Spike has his own ways of showing he cares. Part of the Paying Tribute series.
Word Count: 1450
( Smoke and Ashes )
Day 19 - The Cavalry
Aug. 19th, 2024 09:21 pmTitle: The Cavalry
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: Harry Potter
Disclaimer: Playing with other people's toys. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Both sides have called for reinforcements...
Word Count: 1160
Note: I really hope tomorrow is a better, or at least shorter, day.
( The Cavalry )
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: Harry Potter
Disclaimer: Playing with other people's toys. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Both sides have called for reinforcements...
Word Count: 1160
Note: I really hope tomorrow is a better, or at least shorter, day.
( The Cavalry )
Day 18 - Willow Who?
Aug. 18th, 2024 06:59 pmTitle: Willow Who?
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: Harry Potter.
Disclaimer: Playing with other people's toys. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Willow goes to Diagon Alley and finds more than she bargained for.
Word Count: 1070
Note: Apologies to anyone hoping for more Buffy in Arda - the day is not going well and sometimes it's easier to just shift gears and do something completely different. Also, don't want to hear a word about She Who Will Not Be Shamed - Death of the Author.
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: Harry Potter.
Disclaimer: Playing with other people's toys. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Willow goes to Diagon Alley and finds more than she bargained for.
Word Count: 1070
Note: Apologies to anyone hoping for more Buffy in Arda - the day is not going well and sometimes it's easier to just shift gears and do something completely different. Also, don't want to hear a word about She Who Will Not Be Shamed - Death of the Author.
( Willow Who? )
Day 17 - Shindig
Aug. 17th, 2024 10:52 pmTitle: Shindig
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Anariel gets her first glimpse of the Lindar among themselves.
Word Count: 440ish
Note: Sorry it's short, but I've been working on making croissants all day, they're just out of the oven, and I have no ability to focus on anything else when they smell so good. I will do better tomorrow.
Author: Grundy
Rating: FR13
Crossover: LotR/Silmarillion
Disclaimer: All belongs to Whedon & Tolkien. No money is being made here, it's all in good fun.
Summary: Anariel gets her first glimpse of the Lindar among themselves.
Word Count: 440ish
Note: Sorry it's short, but I've been working on making croissants all day, they're just out of the oven, and I have no ability to focus on anything else when they smell so good. I will do better tomorrow.
( Shindig )