Welcome to My New Friends!

[raeschae]

This is the post where I say WELCOME to my new friends. If you've lurked around here for any amount of time, you might find it hard to believe that I am a little shy when it comes to friending new people, but I have a hard time reaching out like that. I am really glad that y'all don't (or that you do a better job of getting over it than I do!).

I'm not all that comfortable talking about myself, but I thought I'd throw a couple of quick facts out as an introduction.



* I'm (almost) 31, a librarian, and live in Indiana.

* SPN is my only fandom at the moment, but I'm crazy into watching White collar (Matt Bomer owns my soul!) and Psych. Those are my summer happy places. For those to whom it matters, in regards to the show, I'm about as bi-bro as a girl can possibly get. I started out as a total Dean girl, but that has shifted and changed over time. Now I couldn't pick a brother if you paid me in cash and/or sexual favors.

* At this point, you'll only find RPF on my journal. Writing SPN fic intimidates me, quite frankly. I've been signing up for more exchanges and challenges lately, trying to expand my horizons and stretch my comfort zone a little bit. It's ridiculously easy for me to fall into a rut, to write what comes easy, but I am doing my damnedest to break out of that and tap into new creativity.

* I'm a music whore - I'll listen to just about anything. In the last week, I've been rocking out to The White Stripes, car-dancing to Lady Gaga, and mellowing out to Jeremy Camp.

* My faith is incredibly important to me, but you won't find much talk of it here. Everyone has their own thoughts and beliefs; I respect that.

* There is nothing in the world more fascinating/frustrating/precious to me than my family. I have one younger brother and one younger sister. My nieces and nephews - I have two of each - are everything to me.

* I've never really stated this explicitly, but concrit is always welcome here. Anonymously or otherwise, as long as you're respectful about it, I am open to anything that helps me grow as a writer. Along the same lines, any questions about characterization, plot, or stylistic choices are encouraged. I am happy to discuss anything with anyone. You can always e-mail me at raeschae @ gmail, too.

I think that's the basics, but if you have any other questions (whether you're a new friend or have been around for awhile), feel free to ask here! I'll answer anything.

Comments

[aythia.livejournal.com]

I still feel like "new". I've soon spent 4 months writing in this fandom, another month or two just commenting but yeah.. compared to all people that have been here for years? I feel so new...

I tend to lean towards Dean. Like...a lot. I like Sam, I really do..but Dean owns my heart and my soul. Or maybe Jensen does...the line is fuzzy. Plus there was this thing with b_dodger where I might have signed with blood on the dotted line and she owns my soul...but let's not go into that.

It's strange, I started out with Wincest, and RPS freaked me out, it just felt wrong to read/write about real people. *cough* Then I read Homework 'verse and yeah...I might have changed my mind. You know, just a little. I still read Sam/Dean but mostly it's J2 and RPS is the only thing I write...I don't dare to touch Dean, too scared of not doing him justice.

Also, when I start babbling like this.. I can go on forever so..yeah. SHutting up now.

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

I was the same way with Wincest vs. RPS back in the day. Actually, I was that way with Wincest at first, too. The more I read, the more it didn't seem so creepy. I guess I desensitized myself - which may or may not be a good thing. ;)

I know what you mean, though - with J2, I can play AU and not worry about making them 'true to life.' With Sam and Dean, I'm just kind of scared of writing them completely out of character!

[aythia.livejournal.com]

Exactly! The J2 is...well, different. I've written such different versions of the boys and it just works...but emotional sissy Dean? Those fics creeps me out. When it's Sam/Dean it needs to either be very in character, or a total AU (like, not-related AU).

The Wincest I got into pretty damn fast once I heard of it, I'm just that pervy... :P

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

When I started reading SPN fic, I was a total het-head. Everything I read and wrote was het. I wasn't opposed to slash, it just wasn't my thing. When I started looking for SPN fic, Wincest was ALL I could find. I just thought, 'If I'm going to read in this fandom, I'm going to have to get used to it, I guess.' When it's well-written, it makes sense to me. Sometimes it makes so much sense that I have to remind myself that EVERYONE doesn't agree.

I host viewing parties every week at my house. The people who show up are fans of the show, but not a part of fandom. The idea of Wincest is just ludicrous to them so I have to watch myself and not squeal when something particularly Sam/Dan happens!

[aythia.livejournal.com]

At first the thought of fanfic was a big WTF? for me. That might be due to the big amount of really crap fanfic out there. But the good? It's really damn good.

I don't even discuss SPN with friends even though they watch it, one friend is all about the Dean/Lisa and how it's perfect that he's with the only one he loves and whatever. I told her to never talk SPN with me ever again. *grumble* They can think what they want, as long as they keep it away from my happy little bubble that is the epic lovestory of Sam and Dean!

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

I'm actually kind of bummed that we're not going to be having viewing parties this year. With SPN moving to Friday nights, all of my RL friends are going to be having lives. Bah.

[aythia.livejournal.com]

*looks puzzled* What do you need lives for when there is Show?

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

It's a good question. :D