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"People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid."
~ Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855)

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." ~ Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
~ Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

"If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn’t brood. I’d type a little faster."
~ Isaac Asimov

"Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Without innovation, it is a corpse."
~ Winston Churchill (1874–1965)

"Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash."
~ Winston Churchill (1874–1965)

"Why can’t somebody give us a list of things that everybody thinks and nobody says, and another list of things that everybody says and nobody thinks."
~ Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (1809–1894)

"The sound of a kiss is not so loud as that of a cannon, but its echo lasts a great deal longer."
~ Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (1809–1894)

"Either that wallpaper goes, or I do."
~ Oscar Wilde (1854–1900), (last words)

"A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal."
~ Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)

"It is the spirit of the age to believe that any fact, no matter how suspect, is superior to any imaginative exercise, no matter how true."
~ Gore Vidal (b. 1925)

"Laughing at someone else is an excellent way of learning how to laugh at oneself; and questioning what seem to be the absurd beliefs of another group is a good way of recognizing the potential absurdity of many of one’s own cherished beliefs."
~ Gore Vidal (b. 1925)

"A classic — something that everybody wants to have read and nobody wants to read."
~ Mark Twain [Samuel Langhorne Clemens] (1835–1910)

"Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life."
~ Mark Twain [Samuel Langhorne Clemens] (1835–1910)

"Drama is life with the dull bits cut out."
~ Alfred Hitchcock (1899–1980)

"A martyr’s disciples suffer more than the martyr."
~ Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900)

"It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it."
~ Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855)



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December 31st, 2010

Fanfic Feedback & Friending

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MY FANFIC MASTERLIST

FEEDBACK & FRIENDING



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May 27th, 2007

Hi all

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Hi all, sorry I’ve not been around, but I had a wee accident,


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April 2nd, 2007

Author: pixel
Title: Just Another Game
Chapter: 9/?
Pairing: Spike/Xander, Spike/Xander/Angel
Rating: NC17
Feedback: always welcome
Concrit much appreciated and possibly needed.
Disclaimer: Anything you recognise is still owned by Joss et al ~ anything new is mine.
Warnings/Squicks: D/s, anal/oral, spanking

Previous parts can be found HERE

New_Beginnings )

March 24th, 2007

Booklist

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I updated my booklist for [info]50bookchallenge. I feel vaguely guilty that I don’t read as much as I used to, I know that part of it’s time related, if I’m here reading online, then I’m not reading an actual book. But it’s also I think because I like the immediacy of fanfic, the interactions you can have with a writer. Also I don’t have the patience to wade through mediocre novels anymore, I guess my tastes have become a little more discriminating. Anyway it’s been a busy week with work, so I’m off to catch up on the fic I’ve missed.



New additions to my list

9) The truth about food by Jill Fullerton-Smith

10) A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary For Lovers by Xiaolu Guo

11) The Solaris Book Of New Science Fiction ~ Multiple Authors

12) Promise Me by Harlan Coben

13) What’s Left? By Nick Cohen

Book Reviews

March 20th, 2007

BTVS/SPN Fic-A-Thon

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My entry for the [info]spn_btvs fic-a-thon. I got Demona who asked for ~

Riley/Dean
Three things you *do* want in your fic:
Action
Snark/Sarcasm
Near-Death Experience
No real spoilers, this is set near the beginning of SPN season one, and soon after Riley left Sunnydale to rejoin the initiative.
NC15, no warnings.


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March 17th, 2007

Buffy Soul Mate Meme

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Gakked from [info]xanzpet

The Assignment:

Pair up the major players in Sunnydale (Buffy, Willow, Xander, Giles, Cordelia, Angel, and Spike) with the person you believe in your heart to be their soul mate. You can pair them with each other, other characters from BtVS or AtS or you can say 'unknown' if it's no one we've met in the Buffyverse. You can only have couples - no threesomes or second choices - however, if you think the best person for Giles is Cordelia, but if you think the best person for Cordelia is Spike, that's okay.

Post these instructions in your own journal, along with your list. Then tag three people to do it next.


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Penance

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Author ~ Pixel
Title ~ Penance
Part ~ 1/1
Fandom ~ BTVS
Pairing ~ Graham/Xander/Spike
Rating NC17
Feedback: always welcome
Concrit much appreciated and possibly needed
Disclaimer ~ Anything you recognise is owned by a big scary corporation, anything original is mine
Warnings/Squicks ~angst, M/+m, Bond, Dom, BP, H/C, Spank, Voy, dark themes
Summary ~ After the Initiative folds, one of its members gets lost as he tries to forget what they did.
Written for the hostile challenge at [info]dirty_fic
Word count ~ 2850


Penance )

March 16th, 2007

Out of Memory, Loss. Part:10/?
Pairing: Xangel
Rating: NC17
Feedback: always welcome. Concrit much appreciated and possibly needed
Disclaimer: Anything you recognise is still owned by Joss et al ~ anything new is mine.
Warnings/Squicks: Willow bashing, violence, BDSM, angst, bloodplay, character death.
Word count ~ 4000
Summary :- This came from a couple of plot bunnies/challenges I saw awhile back. I’m sorry I don’t remember where, but thanks for the ideas.
1) Tabula Rasa wasn’t the first time Willow cast memory spells on Xander, and they all broke with the crystal.
2) Xander has left Sunnydale at some previous point and they had no idea where he’d gone. Willow calls AI for help and Xander answers the phone.
Spoilers ~ Up to Tabula Rasa BTVS and Ats Season 3 up to Billy, Darla never comes back and there is no Connor, mainly ‘cos he just doesn’t fit this story.


Previous parts can be found HERE

Before the fic, a quick pimp. If you fancy having a fic written for you, completely to your spec, then head on over to
SWEET CHARITY and take a look at what’s on offer.


Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

There’s plenty to bid on, fic, vids, or graphics in most every fandom. Though if you’re looking for specifics then try Buffy Hos, and because I know some of my flist play in other fandoms, SPN Hos and CSI Hos

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March 12th, 2007

Rambling

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It's been a busy week, lots of work and messy builders. But i did manage to write almost 100 pages. Unfortunately it was bitty stuff, later chapters from some wips and a big chunk of my story for [info]spring_with_xan.


I'm just feeling a little *off*, like i should be doing something, or changing something. 10 years ago i'd have probably run out and got a new tattoo or piercing, but i think i've grown out of that. I don't need new holes or pretties any more. I could cut my hair, but i've just spent 3 years growing it down to my waist and i'm not sure i want to give it up yet.


I know this isn't my usual itch to go travelling, but i do feel sort of *restless* like i need to do something new. Maybe i'll do a bit of redecorating, or rip the garden apart. I just have to find the right *thing* to get my mind settled, i might even think about moving again.


If you’re a writer or an artist with a little free time and are feeling generous; then there’s still time to pop over to Sweet Charity and volunteer your skills. Or check out the Charity Ho’s who have already put themselves up for auction.


Anyway i had no time to read at all last week, so i'm off to catch up with all my favourite wips.

February 28th, 2007

Sparks

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Author ~ Pixel
Title ~ Sparks
Part ~ 1/1
Fandom ~ Supernatural
Pairing ~ Dean/Sam
Rating NC17
Feedback: always welcome
Concrit much appreciated and possibly needed
Disclaimer ~ Anything you recognise is owned by a big scary corporation, anything original is mine
Warnings/Squicks ~angst, D/s, frottage, incest, violet wands, (did I mention the angst?)
Spoilers for Faith
Summary ~ Basically a pwp. After nearly dying, Dean needs a little help to feel alive.
Written for the electricity challenge at [info]dirty_fic
Word count ~ 2300


Sparks )

Noms

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Wow, I’m having a good couple of days, I got nominated at Wanton Folly

Out of Memory, Loss - Best WIP
A Valentine's to Forget - Best Slash
Not Just for Christmas - Best Past/Future

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There’s already a lot of great Nominees, with some fic I haven’t seen before. Go have a look and if one of your favourite fics isn’t there, then nominate, there are places left in some categories.

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February 27th, 2007

Another pretty

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Over at [info]darker_spike they've got a wonderful challenge going on where you could ask for a banner for your fic. And [info]seductivembrace made me this absolutely gorgeous banner for white knight

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So very pretty, all three of my boys.

Look what i got

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I got a pretty ~

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February 26th, 2007

Ficlet

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Wrote this last week, then got distracted by out of memory and forgot to post it ~ bad me.

Another ficlet for Xander's Bar-room Tales.
Title Not Stupid
BTVS/Moon is a harsh mistress
PG15 1/1
No warnings or squicks.
Set post chosen.
Anything you recognise is still owned by a big scary corporation, anything original is mine
Previous parts ~ one two three four five six seven



Not-Stupid )

February 25th, 2007

Ramblings ~ On Incest and RPS


I’ve read a couple of posts recently that actually fired a few brain cells into action, especially ~ Why SPN Is So Popular by [info]cereta and [info]cazsuane ‘s question on why people like incest.

Ramblings )

February 24th, 2007

Author: pixel
Title:Out of Memory, Loss.
Part:9/?
Pairing: Xangel
Rating: NC17
Feedback: always welcome
Concrit much appreciated and possibly needed
Disclaimer: Anything you recognise is still owned by Joss et al ~ anything new is mine.
Warnings/Squicks: Willow bashing, violence, BDSM, angst, bloodplay, character death
Word count ~ 3962
Summary :- This came from a couple of plot bunnies/challenges I saw awhile back. I’m sorry I don’t remember where, but thanks for the ideas.
1) Tabula Rasa wasn’t the first time Willow cast memory spells on Xander, and they all broke with the crystal.
2) Xander has left Sunnydale at some previous point and they had no idea where he’d gone. Willow calls AI for help and Xander answers the phone.
Spoilers ~ Up to Tabula Rasa BTVS and Ats Season 3 up to Billy, Darla never comes back and there is no Connor, mainly ‘cos he just doesn’t fit this story.


Previous parts can be found HERE


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February 23rd, 2007

Many Memes

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How to make a pixel2817
Ingredients:

1 part competetiveness

5 parts brilliance

1 part ego
Method:
Combine in a tall glass half filled with crushed ice. Add sadness to taste! Do not overindulge!


Username:


Personality cocktail
From Go-Quiz.com

Lj love memes, mostly stolen from [info]xanzpet and I apologise in advance to all of my flist who I offend

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You can tell I’m really, really bored tonight.

February 22nd, 2007

Author: pixel
Title:Out of Memory, Loss.
Part:8/?
Pairing: Xangel
Rating: NC17
Feedback: always welcome
Concrit much appreciated and possibly needed
Disclaimer: Anything you recognise is still owned by Joss et al ~ anything new is mine.
Warnings/Squicks: Willow bashing, violence, BDSM, angst, bloodplay
Beta(s): don’t have one
Distribution: hell, if anyone wants it just take it. Just drop me a line so I can take a look.
Word count ~ 2305
Summary :- This came from a couple of plot bunnies/challenges I saw awhile back. I’m sorry I don’t remember where, but thanks for the ideas.
1) Tabula Rasa wasn’t the first time Willow cast memory spells on Xander, and they all broke with the crystal.
2) Xander has left Sunnydale at some previous point and they had no idea where he’d gone. Willow calls AI for help and Xander answers the phone.
This is set post Tabula Rasa BTVS and Ats Season 3 up to Billy, Darla never comes back and there is no Connor, mainly ‘cos he just doesn’t fit this story.


Previous parts can be found HERE


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February 21st, 2007

A Valentine's To Forget

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Author: pixel
Title: A Valentine’s To Forget
Part:1/1
Pairing: xander/angel, spike/lindsey
Rating: NC17
Feedback: always welcome
Concrit much appreciated and possibly needed
Disclaimer: Anything you recognise is still owned by Joss et al ~ or the various other writers, studios and tv companies
Distribution: hell, if anyone wants it just take it. Just drop me a line so I can take a look.
Summary : sequel to Not Just For Christmas Cordelia and Anya gave Angel a very special Xmas present ~ two months on, is he looking after it properly? A little less humour and a little more angst this time. Turns out, the course of true love doesn’t always run smooth; and sometimes a little heavenly interference is needed to get things back on track.


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February 17th, 2007

meme

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You Should Be a Science Fiction Writer

Your ideas are very strange, and people often wonder what planet you're from.
And while you may have some problems being "normal," you'll have no problems writing sci-fi.
Whether it's epic films, important novels, or vivid comics...
Your own little universe could leave an important mark on the world!
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