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Challenge #9

In your own space, create a fanwork.


I wrote a short fan fiction story 'Double Trouble' for the sci-fi romance 'Games of Command' by Linnea Sinclair.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/62414107

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Snowflake Challenge 10: Fandom Firsts

In your own space, talk about one of your fandom firsts.

When I was a teenager, there was no internet and I had never read fan fiction written by others. I don't think I knew it even existed - I had no way of finding out. I joined a science fiction club and it was great meeting fellow fans.

One day, I saw someone at the club with a publication that was a collection of Phantom of the Opera fan fiction - my mind was blown. Not that it existed, but that someone had gone to the trouble of painstakingly putting it together and physically printing it out.

That was a fandom first I remember to this day.

imhilien: Fangirls (Fangirls)
Challenge #8

In your own space, write a promo, manifesto or primer for a beloved character, relationship or fandom.


Title: Children of the Dog Star (1980's TV series)

Approx length: Six episodes

Where to find it: Youtube

What is it, in summary?: New Zealand YA sci-fi about three pre-teens on holiday in the countryside. They're bored, but soon realise there's something alien nearby in the swamp.

What do you love about it?: I like how the characters in different ways slowly realise something odd is going on. Gretchen, the main character, is determined to get to the bottom of things, no matter what.

Content warnings: PG

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Challenge #7

In your own space, create a list of at least three things you'd love to receive, something you've wanted but were afraid to ask for - a wishlist of sorts.


1. A comment on any of my stories on A03 (same user name).

2. Fan art inspired by a story of mine on A03.

3. Comment or kudo on other peoples stories you read and like on A03.

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Challenge #6

Share your favourite piece of original canon.

Opening credits of 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uEVDdFLBDw

When I was a kid, I loved this show. It was a bit cheesy at times, but the opening credits lives in my head rent-free.

imhilien: Fangirls (Fangirls)
Challenge #5

Talk about what has improved in your life thanks to fandom.

My writing skills improved - I started writing fan fiction years ago and it was a nice way to connect with others in fandom. I did belong to a drabble writing community for a few years that would post weekly challenges. When that folded, I eventually found another community that I like belonging to.
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Challenge #3

In your own space, talk about a fannish opinion you hold that has changed over time.


When I started writing fanfic years ago, telling people I wrote it rarely ended well. Now it has become more normalised, and those I have told IRL don't blink an eyebrow. Which is nice progress.

imhilien: Fangirls (Fangirls)
Challenge #2

In your own space, talk about your fannish origin story.

When I was a kid, I started watching Doctor Who during one of his regeneration stories and was drawn in straight away. I also liked the fact that he was quirky and didn't see the need to apologise for it (I went to a rural school at that time where you were expected to conform or else).

imhilien: Fangirls (Fangirls)
Challenge #12

Tell Us about a Personal Win.


Well, I recently finished a landscape painting called 'Garden and Road' that can be found at my Redbubble shop:

https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Garden-and-Road-by-NicciArt/157731809.EJUG5

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Challenge #11

In your own space, create a fanwork.


I recently wrote a fanfic for the Exiles Saga / Galactic Milieu series.

Mission: Christmas Sweater

https://archiveofourown.org/works/52909426

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Snowflake challenge #10

Five Things! The five things are totally up to you.

Five Sci-fi / Fantasy retellings of Fairy Tales

1. The Serpent's Shadow by Mercedes Lackey (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
2. The Gates of Sleep by Mercedes Lackey (Sleeping Beauty)
3. Beauty by Robin McKinley (Beauty and the Beast)
4. Games of Command by Linnea Sinclair (The Steadfast Tin Soldier)
5. Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik (The Miller's Daughter)

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In your own space, share a favourite piece of original canon (a show, a specific TV episode, a storyline, a book or series, a scene from a movie, etc) and explain why you love it so much.

Clicky-click )
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Search in your current space, whether brick-and-mortar or digital. Post a picture (a link to a picture will be fine!) or description of something that is or represents:

1. Something your favorite character would like
2. Something that makes you laugh
3. A fandom place you would like to visit
4. A fandom creator (pro or not) you'd like to meet
5. Something you find comforting
6. Something from a favorite TV series or movie from your childhood
7. A piece of clothing you love
8. A book or song with a color in the title
9. Something only someone in your fandom would understand

Clicky-click )
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Challenge #4: IceBreaker

IceBreaker Challenge! Tell us about yourself. Post your answer to today’s challenge in your own space and leave a comment in this post saying you did it.

Clicky-click )
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Snowflake Challenge #3: Create a Wishlist

Create a wish list of fandom things (podfic, graphics, playlists, canon recs translations, research help, vids, sky's the limit!) that you'd like to receive.

It would be nice if I received some fan art of my stories on A03 (under this name), especially the ones I've written for the Exiles Saga and Galactic Milieu books.
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Challenge #2

In your own space, set yourself some goals for the coming year. They can be fannish or not, public or private.

- Finish an original fantasy story
- Do more landscape paintings
- Produce some more fan art

imhilien: Fangirls (Fangirls)
Challenge #14

In your own space, do the Fandom Wrap Challenge.


What were your top 5 fandoms for 2022 based on the amount of time you interacted with them?
1. Lucifer (TV)
2. Exiles Saga / Galactic Milieu
3. Babylon 5
4. Star Wars
5. Phantom of the Opera

What were your top 5 fandom spaces (Discord, Twitter, etc.) you experienced fandom in terms of time spent?
1. A03
2. Tumblr
3. Dreamwidth
4. Reddit
5. Instagram

What are the top 5 things you did to contribute to fandom in terms of time? Did you write? Comment? Send positive energy into the universe? Create art?
1. Write
2. Comment
3. Kudos
4. Bookmark
5. Art

What were your top 5 most appreciated fandom contributions? (i.e. in terms of likes, kudos, reblogs, comments, etc.)

Stories on A03

1. A Choice of Roads
2. Winter Heart
3. Descent
4. The Right Thing To Do
5. Fallen Feathers

Have a Top 5 List you'd like to share?? By all means!

Top 5 Cool Evil Guys / Anti-Heroes

1. Jareth, The Goblin King
2. Marc Remillard
3. The Darkling
4. Phantom of the Opera
5. Darth Vader
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Challenge #13

In your own space, rec three fanworks that you did not create.


AU story recs for Dragonriders of Pern, Shadow & Bone and Lucifer (TV)

Read more... )
imhilien: Fangirls (Fangirls)
#12 - Set some goals for the coming year

- Try and find a job
- Work on that original story
- Write fan fic
- Keep painting

imhilien: Fangirls (Fangirls)
#11 Talk about your favorite trope, cliché, kink, motif, or theme

I have a few favourite tropes, actually.

'Rag tag bag of misfits save the world' - A world is in danger, but there's only a group of misfits who can actually do something about it. But none of them are actual heroes. Never mind, they'll come up with unorthodox ways to save the day that a hero might have overlooked.

'Middle Aged Chosen One' - You're treated as a Chosen One, but surely you're the wrong age? Maybe you're dealing with trauma too, if you have day to day struggles, how can you save the world?

'Enemies to Lovers' - If only they can save the world, but they barely trust each other. What do they have to go through to get to that point

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