Lots of New Projects

[raeschae]

So I have decided that I need to start expanding my boundaries a little bit. In addition to writing for spn_30snapshots and schmoop_bingo, I have signed up to write for spn_reversebang.



I have decided that it's time to write outside of my comfort zone. This started a few weeks ago when my BFF, Erin, asked me why I never write femmeslash. (She didn't call it that because she doesn't speak in fandom terms, but the sentiment was the same.) I realized I really don't have an answer beyond, "I never have, so I'm not comfortable with it." That's kind of a stupid excuse not to challenge myself, I think.

So I decided to sign up for a couple more challenges. I've chosen ones with staggered posting schedules, so as long as my muse cooperates, I should be able to get them all done. If I hit a wall on these, I'm issuing fair warning to taintedlove and kathickers that Wincon is going to become 'Help Rae Work Through Her Femmeslash Plot Issues' Con. :D

Anyway, here are the new entrees to the ever-growing pile on my plate:





I think that's everything for now. I know that these newest challenges won't appeal to everyone on my flist, but I'm excited for the opportunity to try something new and see what happens.

OH, and I wanted to thank everyone who's following Conversations in a Coffee Shop and leaving such enthusiastic and supportive feedback. I think I lost a little bit of the 'fun' in writing for awhile and I let it stress me out more than I should have. You guys are helping me remember what it's like to create something just because I like doing it. Now, I'm off to respond to comments and then start working on the next installment, or to take a nap. Whichever comes first. ;)

Comments

[batman-mcghee.livejournal.com]

ooooo. i am so excited for this!

just in case you were wondering... i have stopped reading and commenting on the coffee shop verse because i can never remember the previous piece and have to go back and re-read each of them to be sure i am up to date before reading the new installment. once you've completed them i will read them all. you doing a master post on this one? *PLEASE??*

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

I'm linking them all back to the table post currently, but I am actually planning on doing a master post when it's finished! I can't wait to see what you think when it's all done. ;)

[batman-mcghee.livejournal.com]

yay. you make me smile. i'm THISCLOSE to asking you to marry me.

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

The smile is enough - we don't need a ring to prove our love. :)

[batman-mcghee.livejournal.com]

who said anything about a ring? i'm a cheap bastard. i was gonna give you a cupcake, and if you're lucky an orgasm, and call it a day. but, since the smile is sufficient. *SMILES*

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

Is this what marriage has been reduced to? Orgasms and cupcakes? Wait. That actually seems like a better deal.

[batman-mcghee.livejournal.com]

pfft. cupcakes are epic! just go along with it. it'll be awesome, i promise. i even do sprinkles. you're tempted now, aren't you? *waves cupcake at you* come to the dark side... we have yummy cakes.

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

That depends. In this scenario, are sprinkles actually sprinkles, or are we speaking in code?

[batman-mcghee.livejournal.com]

oh no, sprinkles are actually sprinkles. i mean, unless you need it to be code for something? but for what i have no idea. wanna clue me in. i'm hopeless.

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

I think it's open to interpretation. Sprinkles for you may not be the same as sprinkles for me. Or something.

[batman-mcghee.livejournal.com]

so how about we nix the cupcakes since they're too complicated and stick with the orgasms and smiles (those i can manage) and just call ourselves engaged?

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

Alright, but I'll warn you - if all it takes is a promise of orgasms and smiles, I might be engaged to a few people.

[batman-mcghee.livejournal.com]

meh. i'm not greedy - i know sharing is caring. now, arent you supposed to be fic'in or taking a nap? get to it!

[witchy78.livejournal.com]

You're gonna write 3some ??? With who ??? I am a HUGE fan of some of them like : Chris/Jensen/Chris or JDM/Jensen/Jared !!
I hope (cross my fingers, make a wish when I see 11.11 on my clock, and all those stupdi things) that you'll write someone like that ;o)
Good luck with all these new challenges.

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I think I'm gonna need the luck.

As far as who I'll be writing, I don't know for sure just yet. Assignments for that one go out on Tuesday, so I'll be writing for someone else's requests at that time. I'll cover whatever pairing they request. I'm excited for the unpredictably of it all!

[witchy78.livejournal.com]

Oh ok, I didn't understand you were getting assignements ! duh !!
So YES I'll be following your posts and the community post ;o) I'm sure I'll find what I want in all this !!

[miss-tartie.livejournal.com]

I feel tired just looking at that list! Good luck hun! I'm sure you are up to the challenge.

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that list is making me a little tired, too. What the hell was I thinking?

Sometimes taking a walk away from my normal routine shakes things up just enough to give me momentum. That's what I'm hoping for anyway!

[miss-tartie.livejournal.com]

what is it they say... a change is a as good as a rest? I'm sure that once you get into the swing of it everything will be fine.

[sprnaturalgrl.livejournal.com]

I need to catch up on CiaCS....

When and where is Wincon this year? I've never been....

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

Wincon is in Chicago, and I've never been either! This will be my first one, and since it's relatively inexpensive and close to home I figured I'd give it a shot. Should be a good time!!

[kiwiana.livejournal.com]

*pets you*

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

You may have to do more than pet me when these deadlines start looming closer.

Wait, that sounded dirty...

[plasticine-star.livejournal.com]

Yay for broadening your creative horizons. ;)

Femslash is not really my thing but 3somes sound like a good read. ;)

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

I like reading the femslash, but I've never been much for writing it. It's mostly stubborn carry over from a previous fandom, and that's just silly so I'm forcing myself to expand my horizons. I may fail epically, but at least I'll be able to say that I tried, right?

[katiebugs18.livejournal.com]

Oh wow. You're going to rock each and every one of these.

I signed of up reversebigbang as well and I'm so excited about it. It's such a cool idea. :)

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

It really is an awesome idea! I can't wait to see what awesome art and fic comes out of that one!!

The exchanges I'm still a little nervous about, just because I know I'm writing specifically for someone other than myself. I always feel more pressure for that, but I'm going to step out and see what I can do. :)

[maichan808.livejournal.com]

YOU SO CRAZY!

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

NO U!