2009 writing in review

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Harry/Draco

A Winter's Tale of Blood and Duty (8700)
Summary: While Draco clings to the tattered remains of his family, Harry attempts to define himself in the post-war world. Disturbing events at Malfoy Manor bring them together.

Just a Little Faith (3000)
Summary: Auror partners Harry and Draco are searching for a vampire. Instead, they find a match-making Vampire Slayer. (Threesome with Faith from BtVS)

Incidental Charms ( 11500)
Summary: Draco Malfoy has spent the last twelve years trying to build a successful business in a post-war world where the Administration has replaced the defunct Ministry for Magic and pure-bloods' rights are almost non-existent. Now his company, DACH Inc., is under the scrutiny of Senior Para Investigator Harry Potter and Malfoy must tread carefully.

A Proper Fit ( 4300)
Summary: Harry goes in for a robe fitting and once again finds Draco Malfoy. The results are a bit different this time.
Anonymous hd_holidays fic. (longer than anything listed here. :P )

Harry/Scorpius


All the Time in the World ( 5000)
Summary: The final installment of the Seventeen series. Scorpius opened his mouth – almost casually – then his pink tongue flicked the tip of his quill; his eyes never leaving Harry’s. Harry was forced to remain seated as he started the lesson.

Unexpected (1100)
Summary: One of Scorpius's many fantasies about Harry Potter comes to be, but it doesn't go as expected.

Fresh Start ( 3000)
Summary: Scorpius returns. (sequel to Parting Gift)

Rocks and Glass Houses (Harry/Scorpius, Harry/Teddy 5000)
Summary: For someone living in a glass house, Teddy Lupin likes to play with rocks.

Fund Raising ( 1300)
Summary: Harry is suffering from budget problems, and Scorpius has a solution.

Other Pairings

Bulletproof (Teddy/James 1300)
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Crime and Punishment (Draco/James 1300)
Summary: Draco lands in a spot of trouble and James has some clever suggestions to get him out.

Making the Best of It (Draco/Lily 500)
Summary: Gift for romaine24, The Prophet would pounce on this scandal. Tomorrow's front page would paint her a helpless victim, at best.

Daddy Issues ( 1100)
Summary: This afternoon, Harry received an anonymous package: a heavy wooden hairbrush with a tiny parchment attached. It simply read: 8pm.

Anything for Him (Draco/Scorpius 1700)
Summary: The lengths a son will go to for a father's love.

While the Wife's Away ( Harry/Teddy 7700)
Summary: Ginny and the kids leave Harry to take care of the house while they travel to Egypt. Luckily Teddy just moved in and is around to keep Harry from getting lonely.

By Invitation Only (Draco/Hermione/Lucius 2200)
Summary: Hermione's breath hitched. She blinked in confusion behind the silk and listened to see if this was only bluff to heighten the game.

Adrenaline Chasers (Draco/Scorpius/Al 7500)
Summary: Al and Scorpius take their dares to the next level.

Two Wrongs (Draco, James (not paired) 500)
Summary: Draco swallowed his anger, buried it deep and began to plan.

Lessons in Power (Draco/Hermione, Lucius 2800)
Summary: Hermione is caught snooping about Malfoy Manor. Lucius uses the opportunity to give Draco an important lesson.

Caught in the Act (Teddy/James 1700)
Summary: James looks for some private time in the wrong place.


Total Fics: 22! *meep* I have no idea how I found time for that this year.

Looking back, did you write more fics than you thought you would this year, less than you thought, or about what you predicted?
More, absolutely. And I finally broke my 10k ceiling. I actually had to post a fic as 'part 1' and 'part 2' on my LJ.

Where did you publish/archive your stories?
LJ only. I can't keep up with anything else.

What pairing/genre/fandom did you write that you would never have predicted in January 2009?
Hmm… nothing really. Maybe writing two Draco/Hermione/Lucius was a bit of a surprise, but something I kinda always wanted to do.

What's your favourite story this year? Not the most popular, but the one that makes you the happiest?
I think Incidental Charms because it was the biggest challenge. It took a lot of planning and thinking and plotting and characterizing to figure out before I could write a single world. I also think it was the biggest risk.

Okay, NOW your most popular story.
still anon hd_holidays fic, I believe. Though, Adrenaline Chasers gave me some of the most indepth, complimentary comments I've ever experienced. The actual number of comments was lower that most other fics listed above but the response felt like a huge success.

Story most under appreciated by the universe?
Crime and Punishment. I cannot think on it without laughing for some reason. But honestly, I don't know. I have felt very appreciated this year. ♥

Story that could have been better?
Fund Raising. A very quick, dirty fic that was written and posted in 24hrs. I had fun with it, but it's certainly not my best fic. LOL.

Sexiest story?
anon hd_holidays fic. There's this one scene that people seemed to like… *g*

Most fun story?
A Proper Fit. I don't write a lot of 'fun' fics. :/ So yes, that one. Or maybe Just a Little Faith.

Story with single sweetest moment?
All the Time in the World (the final fic in the Seventeen Series), I think it's very romantic. I'm ashamed to say I cannot think of many really sweet moments in my fics. Maybe my hols? IDK!

The story that made you cry?
Adrenaline Chasers. I cried rather a lot over that one. :/

Hardest story to write?
(see previous response)

Easiest story to write?
The short stuff, like Bulletproof were quick and easy and just worked as soon as I got the idea and put pen to paper. I wrote Crime and Punishment in the dentist chair. Srsly. That was pretty darn easy.

Most overdue story?
hols! I was a couple days late. First time ever! Thank you mods!!!!

Did you take any writing risks this year? What did you learn from them?
Rather a lot. I pushed myself into some rather darker stuff and found a whole new word of fucked-upedness to explore. I also tried to go back to writing 'lighter fair' and found it far more challenging than I expected.

Do you have any fanfic goals for the New Year?

1) continue to challenge myself and my readers
2) I'd like my next project to be something quite different. I haven't decided what yet. :/ But something longish and plotty-ish and challenging and IDEK, just different.
3) I find I really enjoyed writing those quick 'n dirty less than 3k ficlets. I'd like to continue to write those as the inspiration arises (and not tie myself down that I cannot 'play' with pairings and topics)
4) I enjoyed modding. I think I'll keep that up to some extent. hp_kinkfest obviously. And whatever help hp_nextgenfest mods need. There may be more too… You know I can't resist.
5) reccing? You couldn't shut me up about fics I love if you tried.
6) Be better at replying to comments. *cries* I find replying… so damn hard. It's not just a laziness thing, honestly. But someone who leaves my long and lovely and amazing thoughts, I just can never figure out what to say in reply that feeling worthy. And hence, my replies to Adrenaline Chasers is still hanging over my head. I will try to do better in 2010 and show those who comment how grateful I am in a more timely fashion.

Total word count for 2009: Haven't a clue. Too lazy. 71200!!! Thank you, Ping!