TS Pimpage.

[castalie]

Since I've been accused by ainm of neglecting my beloved TS, this post will be 100% TS. I won't even mention how I watched Hustle all night long - insomnia is kicking my ass like you wouldn't believe. I've been breaking some new records lately, ie technically I start dozing off around 5.00 am. Not good. But! At least I have good material to pass the time with. Except I'm not here to talk about my brand new favourite Con Artists. So on with the TS recs.

TS Story Recommendation Meme [gacked from ainm]

When you see this, copy it into your own journal. Look through the list of stories and bold the ones you've read (and if you want to, aim to give the ones you haven't read a try when you can). Then, at the bottom of the list, add a story (or more than one) that you really love. Say whether it is slash or gen, write a short summary, and provide a link.

Previous recs:

1. Visiting Alex, by Lady Ra (slash) - Wonderfully angsty, post Sentinel Too story. http://www.squidge.org/archive/archive/22/visitingalex.html

2. Equilibrium, by lamardeuse (slash) - Post TSbyBS. A novel-length, plotty case story. Really excellent. http://lamardeuse.dreamhost.com/ts/equilibrium.html

3. Laws of Murphy, by T.W. Lewis (AKA gardendoor) (slash) - Extraordinarily funny and sexy at the same time *g*. http://www.geocities.com/gardendoor/szone.html

4. Thirteen Christmas Traditions by resonant8 (slash) - to get us in the holiday mood. Res is the main reason I jumped from DS to Harry Potter to TS and now to SGA - she is one of those authors you'll follow anywhere.
http://trickster.org/res/13.html

5. Conforming To Requirements by fluterbev (slash) - I know everyone's probably read this already, but I had to put it on the list. This is my favourite of Bev's slash and gen fics, and that's really saying something. She's created an amazingly original universe here that holds together and makes sense, and the exquisite blend of angst, suspense and romance will have you on the edge of your seat until the last moment. It's an astonishing achievement, and definitely worthy of recognition. (Go! Vote for her! Now! *g*)
http://brothersinarms.tvheaven.com/fluterbev/bevslash/conforming1.html

6. So What are you Saying by Karen (gentle slash) - This started life as a gen story on a fiction mailing list called SentinelAngst. This is the expanded, slash version (by gentle I mean non-explicit, BTW). It is humor, and it is a riot. It has a police psychologist evaluating the Major Crimes team, and Jim and Simon bring in Blair to counter the guy. I reread it anytime I need to laugh, because it never fails to bring a smile to my face. It can be found over at the 852 archive - http://www.squidge.org/archive/archive/18/sowhat.html

7. Cheap by cesperanza (slash) - as with number 5 above, I am sure everyone has already read this one, but I could not not put something by Cesperanza on the list, and this is one of my favorite stories by her. It is an angsty first time story. She was the first TS author that I deliberately went out and read EVERYTHING I could find that she wrote, and this short piece is one of the ones that just stuck in my head. I love all her stuff, but this one just hits me; I can't really say why. It can be found here: http://www.trickster.org/francesca/Cheap.html

8. Long Day's Journey Into Night by kassrachel (slash) - Another classic author - I love all her stuff, even the ones she doesn't seem proud of anymore, but I love how in such a short story she manages to achieve both a first-time story and a really hot story. :-) http://www.squidge.org/archive/archive/6/longdays.html

9. Finding Home by sori1773 (slash) - Now for a new one, even though I'm sure you've all read it... there are so many good things out there right now that it's hard to pick just one, but this one really struck me because the approach was very fresh. People who say that post-TSbyBS has been fully explored are nuts mistaken. :-) http://www.squidge.org/archive/archive/22/findinghome.html

Now mine:

10. FDJB by Dolimir (slash) - It hits one of my - numerous, okay - kinks, ie Jim/Blair through the eyes of a third party. And I like the little confrontation between Jim and Blair. Sparkles fly with those two. In particular when they're arguing. Also? It's hot. http://www.squidge.org/archive/archive/0/fdjb.html [Dolimir's other TS stories]

11. Into the Summer Sea by audrarose (slash) I'll steal Ainm's line and adapt it for that fic: peole who say that post-S2P2 has been fully explored are nuts mistaken and Audra showed them all the errors of their ways. It's the first part of a complex and compelling series which deals with the mystical and paranormal in a wonderful way. It's haunting in places, I just love it. I rec it each time someone wants to read TS, and this little meme is no exception. Audra doesn't just tell stories like the rest of us - read her fics and you'll see what I mean. http://www.squidge.org/archive/archive/19/intothe2.html
[Audra's TS other stories]

12. Heat by Legion (slash) Because it's HOT! It's also voyeurism and er, that might be yet another of my kinks? Yeah. I love Legion because - among other things - she writes great kink. http://www.squidge.org/archive/archive/pwp2/heat1.html
[Legion's other TS stories]

13. Dancing in the Dark by maaaaa (slash) I can't resist, I love her fics. This one is scorching hot and if you're into spanking stories... well, you should check it out because oh boy it's good. It might also fry your brain - just a friendly warning :-) http://www.squidge.org/archive/archive/23/dancingin2.html
[Maaaaa's other TS stories]

14. Nightmare Realized by Saul (slash) So actually, there're two versions of that series, ie gen and slash. I already loved it when it was gen, so it's not my slash bias talking. It's long and meaty and Jim and Blair are so very brilliant in that one. It also deals with a theme I'm always curious about, namely "Jim and Blair get kidnapped by the military". Sauld wrote one hell of a good and interesting take at that particular storyline. http://saulsfic.kol.co.nz/slash/index.htm
[Saul's other TS stories]

I know, I didn't rec a single dark, non-con fic. It can happen, see? Oh and on the subject of recs, the TS Storyfinders site is a Must Visit because it's a gold mine. Gen or Slash you'll find your favourite poison over there and - this is what I love about it - you'll be able to search by themes. This is the archive that goes in pair with the TSStoryfinders ML so all the requests of the members are archived over there, with the original request included.

Hey, you still have no idea who am I talking about? No problem. Well, no, it is sad, but it can easily be rectified. Go to Starfox's Mansion gallery. Oh and try rhianne's website as well - you'll find four episodes capped. And since I'm here, she also posted a nice character review.

And what the hell, since I'm pimping rhianne, I should do it properly and mention her vids as well - she did some of the best TS vids in the fandom.

Now you know what the guys look like and okay the vids are wonderful enough but you'd like some Jim and Blair live, ie scenes coming straight from the show? You only need to ask. Pay a little visit to Lasgalen's site and you'll find video clips of pretty much all the episodes you need. Go on, and see the Wonder that is the Jim/Blair Duo.

Comments

[ainm.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :-) Nice recs, too - I have a tendency to forget what FDJB is, so I go to read it and go "oh yeah! I love this one!" :-)

Nice pimpage, too -- an extra bonus! :-)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

You're quite welcome lol I was thinking it was some times since I mentioned the boys so it was overdue, anyway *g*

Pimping Jim and Blair? Is always a pleasure ;-)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Woo! What an awesome pimping TS post!

I must say I'm surprised at the stories that you didn't include on that rec list, but that's okay. I know what they are anyway ;)

This really is a good meme, and I wasn't surprised in the slightest that you've read every story on it *g*

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I was inspired lol

I must say I'm surprised at the stories that you didn't include on that rec list

I'm not surprised you are - in particular since you know my tastes more than most people ;-)

falling... ;)

[winterhart]

Not that I have NEVER read Sentinel before, and I love the stuff mixed with SG-1...

but lately a little voice is going..'get into this show'

Re: falling... ;)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

lately a little voice is going..'get into this show'

And one should always listen that little voice *nods*

Re: falling... ;)

[methos2.livejournal.com]

I've seen a couple episodes, and from your recent posts, I have downloaded the clips. ;)

I have *so* many shows I'm behind on... and...omg. your icon. ;)

Falling back into SG-1 again.

Re: falling... ;)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I think the clips are perfect teasers *g* They should give people a good idea of the dynamic between the guys and all. And if that's not enough to lure people into the show... well, I'll just have to try harder *eg*

[drinteot.livejournal.com]

This meme should be held up in class and used as an example of how to do it right.

You should also be a journalist because you not only write wonderful fanfic you do a kickass job with succinct, informative non-fiction writing.

And as someone who must have read billions and billions of TS stories by now, I am shocked to find out there are some I stillhaven't read yet.

Thanks!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Why thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed that post. You always know how to say the sweetest things, don't you? ;-)

You should also be a journalist because you not only write wonderful fanfic you do a kickass job with succinct, informative non-fiction writing.

Stop it! You'll make me blush *blushes* But see, it appears I can do succinct when I want to, after all lol

I am shocked to find out there are some I still haven't read yet

That meme is quite nice because yeah, even as rabid TS reader we might find some new stories in that list. A fangirl's job is never done, is it? *g*

[sockich.livejournal.com]

I won't even mention how I watched Hustle all night long

I've still got a couple of hours to wait till I'll be able to watch. Can't wait! *g*

So on with the TS recs.

Yeah OK, I give. It's the weekend, I have nothing better to do anyway, and you provided recs. Guess I might as well start reading TS. ;)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I CANNOT wait for you to see it. I really hope you'll like it, I wouldn't mind having one more people into it on my flist *g*

YAY! Read TS, read iiiiiiiiiiiit.

I mean, yeah nice idea cough*

[rhianne.livejournal.com]

And what the hell, since I'm pimping rhianne *snip*

Awww! LOL! Glad you like, sweetheart *hugs*

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Pimping you is always a pleasure *leers*

And of course I like your work! *dies*

Also we haven't forgotten about you about next Saturday - which omg so excited! - but no definite plan has been set up apparently. But if you're still available, it's still on, of course!

[rhianne.livejournal.com]

:) Course I am! I've been emailing a little with Em, and she let me know what the tentative plan was. Just let me know when and where, (and how I can recognise you *g*) and I'll be there!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Good to hear :-)

Also, we'll certainly have to find an easy way to recognise each other. Did you share mobile numbers? Cause even without knowing what people look like, with mobiles it always makes thing easier, at least *g*

[rhianne.livejournal.com]

Haven't yet, but I owe Emily an email, so I will :)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Cool *g*