Sometimes you're reading a fan fic or a book and it's going along fine, until you encounter that one line.

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Hoofbeats like Heartbeats (3555 words) by sasha_feather
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Old Guard (Movie 2020)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Andy | Andromache of Scythia/Nile Freeman
Characters: Andy | Andromache of Scythia, Nile Freeman
Additional Tags: Horses, Horseback Riding, POV Nile Freeman, JoyFest, First Time
Summary:

Part 1 is about Nile learning to ride a horse.

Part 2 is sexy times!

brithistorian gave me 5 questions to answer based on my interests. If you comment saying so, I will endeavor to ask you five questions!

1. What was the first fandom you wrote fic for?

Probably the TV show "The Pretender," which I was into during high school and college, around 1999-2001. The premise was that a genius escaped some kind of evil think-tank and went around helping people by taking on various professions. A bit like Leverage and Dark Angel, which are also favorites of mine.

2. How did you get interested in greyhounds?

My dear friend thingswithwings suggested that a greyhound might be a good fit for me, because they are great apartment dogs--low energy, almost no barking, little shedding, etc. I'd wanted a dog for years. When she made this suggestion, it just sort of clicked. It felt right. I asked my landlord for permission and then started the process. I just love they way they look, and their personalities. I was a "horse girl" growing up, and Greyhounds look a little like horses, and a little like dragons. When I saw a photo of Sorcha, my first hound, I just fell instantly in love.

3. What's the last science book you read that you'd recommend?

It's been a while now but I loved Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. It's a memoir about her career in biology. It's funny and very well written.

4. What is a movie that you enjoy despite the fact that it's, by most standards, not a good movie? What do you like about it?

There are a lot of these. An old favorite is "Water World," a dsytopian Sci Fi film starring Kevin Costner. I thought it was pretty to look at, and exciting, and fun. I liked the floating town. My dad and I saw it in the theater and we both really enjoyed it. During the part where the characters go deep underwater in a crude submersible, the exit doors of the theater blew open, showing us heavy rain and lightning outside. It was very dramatic and added to the experience of seeing the film.

5. Do have a book that you continue to re-read despite having read it numerous times already? What's so special to you about that book?

I hardly read anymore, not traditional books anyways. As a kid and young adult I was a voracious reader and re-read many books. My favorite was Cynthia Voigt's "The Wings of a Falcon." It's an adventure story centering on the deep friendship between two boys / young men. I see now that this story was "Slashy," meaning with gay subtext.

These days I'm more into fanfic and comics. I've re-read and listened to:
"The Stately Home of Wiltshire" (Harry Potter) by waspabi
https://archiveofourown.org/works/6239806
Sell your Body to the Night" (teen wolf) by dira sudis
https://archiveofourown.org/works/2838161
"Fair Trade" (Stargate: atlantis) by esteefee
https://archiveofourown.org/series/305

I find fanfic very comforting, especially if I already know the story. It's warm and relaxing, even the angsty parts.

(I just couldn't resist that title)

rating Explicit
John McClane/Matt Farrell
Live Free or Die Hard
tags: age difference, daddy kink, dirty talk, phone sex, star trek references, Alien references, assholes in love, cross play, alternating POV, established relationship, cross dressing, pwp
warnings: none
Words: about 3700


At the AO3: http://archiveofourown.org/works/6288958

My breathing was crappy yesterday due to wildfire smoke coming in from the West. The sky was gray and hazy at 5 pm and the sun was orange. Today seems a bit better.

The internet still randomly cuts out on me, but the good news is the upstairs neighbor wants to share so at least it isn't costing us as much.

Trees are being cut down in our neighborhood; I think they are Ash trees, at risk from Emerald Ash borer.

Have a Teen Wolf Rec!

Electricity in the Contact by ladyblahblah

Derek/Stiles, Pretend Relationship, 27K.

One thing I loved about this story is that in their pretend relationship-- which is for the benefit of making Derek appear less vulnerable at a werewolf event-- Derek and Stile have safe words which they use to express their discomfort with something in front of others who are not in the loop. Then they go away in private and discuss the thing. It's a very healthy approach to a pretend relationship! Heh. I loved this story.

A Clear glass window, at a sea dawn by lionpyh.

A Story about Umegat, perhaps the most interesting character in all of Bujold's works. The prose in this story is breathtaking. Highly recommended.

When I originally read this story there was a little "locked" icon next to its link at the AO3; hopefully you can all see the story.

I've been reading again which is a relief more than anything. Here are some fics I've enjoyed. Most of these I found by way of recs from dodificus.


Principles of Morality, by nishizono. Sherlock. Holmes/Lestrade, age difference fic (Holmes is 18 and Lestrade is 32).

First I clicked over to the one that the author says inspired the story, an Inception fic, and read some of that. It was OK, but this fic is better: it's a real relationship story, with interesting characterization and a complex relationship arc going on in the series. I hope there is more of this series in the future. Well written and engaging, and I suspect because of the pairing, not as well read as it could be. I like age difference stories! There is a lot to be explored there, and also-- such relationships do happen and can be successful, especially in the queer community where the dating pool is somewhat smaller.

Marriage a Trois, by sorrel. (Link to podfic post, but I read it in text). Sherlock Holmes. John Watson/Mary Morstan, John/Mary/Sherlock.

This is from Mary's point of view and wow, does she light up the page. It is so refreshing to read about a determined, intelligent woman who can put Holmes in his place with a word. She very carefully constructs a life that she wants, first by marrying John, then by managing Sherlock Holmes. This fic is light on sex, heavy on smart characterizations.

Asteroidea and sequels by etothepii. Sherlock/His Dark Materials fusion. (link to podfic, but I read the text)

A brilliantly conceived and brilliantly written story. I've been thinking about this one for weeks! It's just so smart and sexy. I read the fics in the author's recommended order and enjoyed watching the mystery unfold.
The story titles are (in order I read them):
Highly Intelligent, Observant, and Destructive When Bored
Feels like Drowning
Asteroidea

A Thorough Examination and In Depth by emungere. Sherlock. Holmes/Watson. Lots of warnings, please read them.

This is perhaps THE perviest piece of fic I've ever read (grin!). It's dark, it's creepy, and it's surprisingly hot. It is also well written. I really enjoyed it.

Discovery by solvent. Inception. Arthur/Eames. Lawyer AU.

I thought I was done reading this pairing, but this fic changed my mind. It is a portrait of two very controlled men. They hook up one night in a rare moment of being uncontrolled, before going back to their regular selves. What did it for me was the embodiment: Arthur thinks about how he looks too young, and too severe, how he holds his jaw tight. He gets an expensive hair cut before his new job. He notices what he wears and what Eames wears; notices Eames' body language and expressions. All that made me see and feel what was happening. This one has also stayed with me for days.

Impersonal by anna_bird
Firefly, Inara/Zoe, NC-17, spoilers for the movie.
Written for meeeee!!!!! And for kink_bingo: fucking machines!

Excellent characterization, voice, and description; and also very sexy.

I think you should read this fic, Blood and Oil, by anna_bird. It is Firefly, Kaylee/Simon, rated adult. It's a snapshot of Simon's life, his headspace post-Serenity, and it's vivid and real.

If you haven't read Homo Ex Machina by toft, well, read it. READ IT. It's Holmes/Watson and oh so NC-17.

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I HAVE SUCH A MIGRAINE RIGHT NOW AND I FEEL THE NEED TO SAY IT IN CAPSLOCK.

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Mostly for my own reference, I'm writing down the podfic I listened to on my trip. (But if you see any errors feel free to point them out.) Someday perhaps I will get around to leaving actual feedback on these.

( lotsa SGA podfic! )

I also listened to some music, which was basically: Neko Case > play all.

Rec me some good fem slash?