HP10K Showcase - last rec post

[marguerite_26]

The hp10k_showcase finished posting with the A Master List of Fics and Art.

Now I give you my final set of recs. All my pervious recs for this fest can be found under my 10k recs tag

Title: Guide those that through their councils
Author: annafugazzi
Pairing(s): Harry/Ron
Rating: PG13
Warning(s): None
Word Count: 7,706
Summary: Harry's first time out of the British Isles left something to be desired. In fact, as the locals would say, so far it sucked.

This is a lovely contemplative piece. The setting is a rather horrid one: Ottawa in the very early spring. You can't get much uglier or uninspiring than that. Next to this dreary background, Ron and Harry relationship is so lovely. You truly get a sense of how much they care for each other. This is not burning passion and ripped clothes, but a sweet devotion and understanding of a solid relationship. Harry is having a quarter-life crisis and Ron, a true friend and confident, helps him through it.


Title: In Search of Power
Author: sesheta_66
Pairing(s): Harry/Draco
Rating: PG-13
Warning(s): None
Word Count: ~10,300
Summary: "There is no good and evil, there is only power ... and those too weak to seek it." ~ Lord Voldemort

Oh, a lovely crime mystery! The first scene draws you in immediately as Ron stands helpless to what is happening to him, then the author slips you the backstory and the mystery. Draco's flirting does a wonderful job at lightening the fic and bringing a sexy comedic twist. An all around great read.


Title: And Save Me From Bloody Men
Author: blamebrampton
Pairing: Draco/Harry (story quite Draco-centric)
Rating: R – mild gay sex, language
Warnings: Largely set in a dystopian US of the sort favoured by James Cameron (though without Terminators), slight case of the Margaret Atwoods.
Word Count: 10,000
Summary: Draco Malfoy once watched others fighting to stop the world falling apart. This time, he’s not just watching.

The alternate universe that this fic is set in is mind-blowing and hauntingly believable. Cruelty born out of fear deeply disturbs me and I thank the author that is fic is only 10k, and that the pace is fast and the horror almost fleeting in the rushed feel of the story. I could not have read a slow, aching, detailed account of this world. It would have gutted me. Instead, I read it in one sitting, mouth gaping from beginning to end, shocked and completely in love with the brilliance of it.

A finally the collections of prettiness!
Raitala's HP10K Showcase art

Oldenuf2nb's HP10K Showcase art

So that's it folks. I've had a blast, I hope you enjoyed it.

If anyone out there is interested in giving this type of writing exercise a try, I highly recommend it. Gather a group of friends, pick a theme or whatever contraint you like (we chose awareness causes and short stories). Give yourselves a deadline, share your stories among yourselves first - giving concrit and beta and britpicking or whatever talents your group has to offer - then when you are ready, share the result with the rest of fandom. Best of all, have fun. ♥

Comments

[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

I promise that I am going to read every one of these fics. It may take me awhile, but the ones I've read so far have been so wonderful, and I'm looking forward to reading the rest.
*kicks real life*

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

Take your time! That master list isn't going anywhere. :D

*kicks RL, too*

[melusinahp.livejournal.com]

I really did love the group aspect of the fest. It felt so great to work with other writers as a community. It would be awesome if other people took up the format. I recommend it very much too. :D

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

I agree. We all wanted each other to present something great and in the end I was so proud of each fic that went up that I had my 2 cents in (even if it was nothing more than suggesting a summary).

I learned a lot. Like the fact that I benefit from 4 betas. And even then someone can still find 3 comments full of SPaG. LMAO. also *cries*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

The concrit, suggestions, and support went a long way to making this a wonderful experience. I too highly recommend it.

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

yay! for honest and helpful concrit! :D

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*squishes* Thanks, hon. ♥

I also had a blast. :)

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

*twirls you*

[stellamoon.livejournal.com]

It certainly sounds like a wonderful experience. Also, a lot of great work came out of it. If you hear of anyone wanting to actually organize another, please keep me in mind. I'd love to be a part of it. ♥

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

Oh! lovely new icon! *howls*

It was fun and really nice writing for ourselves in a pressure-free environment. I would do something like it again and I would totally beg you to join me. ♥

[stellamoon.livejournal.com]

Ha ha. Thanks! I wonder what put me in the mood to make new icons??????

By all means, drag me along if ever you do this sort of thing again. I'd love it!