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

[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!