I've been rather quiet on LJ of late, not that I usually post a lot, but I feel like I've not posted in *ages*.

( What I )

It's the last SGA Big Bang, so I just had to sign-up. There is already a fantastic line-up of writers and artists taking part and it's clear that it's going to be AWESOME! \o/ Slightly scary, as well.... Eek! *starts thinking hard*

Like lots of people, I'm hedging my bets with regard to Dreamwidth. I mean, it looks nice enough, I found it really easy to upload (or is it download??) my LJ entires, but I have no real reason to abandon LJ yet. So, I'm still here & planning to stay, although I might also post/read over at DW too. If anyone's interested, I'm here on DW so do please drop by if you're over there too! *g* Also, if you're not over there but would like to be, just let me know, I've a couple of invite codes in need of a good fannish home... *g*

I was just pointed to this site by one of my very good RL friends, and OMG, it's *awesome*. It's a project called Galaxy Zoo and this is its second incarnation. It's run by a bunch of researchers from universities from all over and the basic idea is to help astronomers classify the structure of galaxies - something which is still more accurately done by the human brain than by a computer. It's great fun, so if you have a spare few minutes from time to time, do log in and classify a few galaxies!

Also, can someone please give me a quick kick in the arse? I should be writing and not playing with space... *g*

Dumbstruck part 1 is here.
Dumbstruck part 2 is here.
Dumbstruck part 3 is here.

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Dumbstruck part 1 is here.
Dumbstruck part 2 is here.

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Dumbstruck part 1 is here.

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Title: Dumbstruck

Authors:sgamadison
 & the_cephalopod


Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: ~32,000 words

Authors' notes: Written for velocitygrass's 'It's Only Just Begun' Fest on mcsheplets. Many thanks to our wonderful betas – bluespirit_star, rissabby, and zinfic - all of whom have made this story much better. We also have to say an enormous THANK YOU to the amazingly talented bluespirit_star for creating the beautiful cover for the story. We are completely overwhelmed by how utterly perfect it is and cannot thank you enough. *hugs* Everyone, please do go tell her here how stunning her artwork is.

Summary: His existence, as he remembered it, began eleven days ago. He knew the word day was what to call the cycle between a single span of sunlight and darkness, but he could not remember what groupings of days were called. He didn’t think it mattered much.





( Read Dumbstruck )

I was supposed to be starting my new job today, but we woke up this morning to find Brighton covered by about 5 inches of snow. This being England, everything had ground to a halt, so what's a girl to do? Well, enlist the help of the husband and the next door neighbour's child and build a snow dalek of course!



*g*

I hope everyone else who has snow is enjoying it!

Wow, I'm a little stunned here... Since the notice went up that all the nominations for the mcshep_awards had been sent, I'd resigned myself to the fact that I'd not been nominated for anything. So I was completely surprised and totally thrilled when I received a nomination email this morning! I just want to say thank you so much for nominating me! ♥



( My nominated stories )

Thank you once again!

This is appearing everywhere and my curiosity has finally overcome my nervousness that no one will respond! So, which of my stories, if any, is your favourite? Click on 'continued' below if you'd like to let me know...

♥ the fanficcers love meme, continued ♥

A list of my stories can be found here on Wraithbait.

'When I Sorrow Most' part 1 is here.
'When I Sorrow Most' part 2 is here.
'When I Sorrow Most' part 3 is here.
'When I Sorrow Most' part 4 is here.
'When I Sorrow Most' part 5 is here.

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'When I Sorrow Most' part 1 is here.
'When I Sorrow Most' part 2 is here.
'When I Sorrow Most' part 3 is here.

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'When I Sorrow Most' part 1 is here.
'When I Sorrow Most' part 2 is here.

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'When I Sorrow Most' part 1 is here.


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Title: When I Sorrow Most

Author: the_cephalopod


Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: ~55,000 words
Warnings: Angst, but I can guarantee a happy ending.
Spoilers: Set early in season 3, so nothing for anything recent.

Author’s notes: Written for sheafrotherdon for sga_santa. Many thanks to my amazing betas – sgamadison, bluespirit_star and zinfic - and to moonlettuce and alyse for organising such a wonderful fic exchange! I also have to say a big thank you to thisissirius who wrote a *wonderful* story for me - He Alone Determines - do make sure you go read it too!

Summary: When John disappears and is declared MIA, just how far will the team go to bring him home?

( When I Sorrow Most )

First off, I'd like to wish everyone a very happy new year. I've been on LJ for a little over a year now am continually amazed by the talent and enthusiasm of everyone here. I feel very fortunate to be able to interact with you all and make my own small contribution to fandom. I hope that 2009 is full of joy and happiness for all of us. *hugs*

Secondly, as it's that time of year, I'm going to do a quick run-down of what I've written in 2008.

( 2008 Story List )

If you're interested, the story of which I'm most proud has to be When I Sorrow Most. It is, without doubt, the most intricate story I've written so far and, although at times I was worried it was going to defeat me, I am really pleased with the end result. I also have to say I'm very fond of Catalyst, as I'd always wanted to write an 'aliens made them do it' tale, and Inspiration, which is a piece of wonderfully self-indulgent math!porn. *g* And, of course, there's my sgabigbang story, Down to Sleep, with which I am also really pleased. Finally, I have to mention my collaborations with sgamadison. She is a joy to write with and I have so much fun plotting with her and exchanging POVs. We've written quite a few stories together, but I think Chaos Theory, our McSheppy interpretation of the Rodney/Keller/Ronon love triangle, is my favourite of all of them.

I really feel that I've developed as a writer over the course of this year. I've taken part is so many challenges - sgabigbang, mcshep_match, sga_santa to name but a few - and formed many firm friendships. I have to give a special mention to the people who have really helped me to grow as a writer - zinfic who got me involved in fandom and encouraged me to write in the first place, sgamadison with whom I have had so much fun collaborating, and bluespirit_star who is a wonderful beta. They are all extremely talented writers in their own right and I feel so lucky to be able to count them amongst my friends. *hugs them all*

Here's to a wonderful year for all of us! ♥

Happy Christmas everyone! *hugs*

Title: Soft and Warm

Author: the_cephalopod


Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: NC-17
Word count: ~9000
Spoilers: Set early in season 4.
Author’s notes: Written for mcfleece. Many thanks to sgamadison for the beta and to zinfic for co-hosting the comm with me! *squishes them both* ETA: Many thanks to risabby for her excellent typo-spotting! As always, all remaining mistakes are my own.

Summary: A mysterious malfunction, freezing cold temperatures, a pair of love-struck boys, plenty of porn and the wonder-fleece saving the day – what more could you want?! *g*

( Read Soft and Warm )

First of all, I want to say thank you so much vida_boheme for what has to be the *best* Christmas card in the entire world! I have the angelic boys sitting right in front of me at the moment and they are just so adorable I can't help but beam whenever I look at them. Seriously, thank you so very much! *hugs*

Secondly, the deadline for mcfleece has been extended 'til the 28th of December!



So let the fleece adoration continue! \o/