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12:49PM - Book log -- December 22

Finished	Book Title	Author	Genre	Pages	Stars
Dec 21	Greenwitch	Susan Cooper	Urban Fantasy	148	****
Dec 16	Isis	Douglas Clegg	Horror	113	***
Dec 13	Things That Never Were	Michael Rossi	Cryptojournalism	262	*****
Oct 19	Escape From Hell!	Hal Duncan	Horror	143	****
Oct 18	Thirteenth Child	Patricia C. Wrede	Fantasy	344	***
Oct 7	The Red Tree	Caitlin Kiernan	Horror	380	***
Sept 24	Summers at Castle Auburn	Sharon Shinn	Fantasy	342	***
Aug 20	St. Lucy's Home For Girls Raised By Wolves	Karen Russell	Anthology	abandoned @72	*
Aug 25	Rosemary and Rue	Seanan McGuire	Urban Fantasy	346	***
August 19	Mall of Cthulhu	Seamus Cooper	Horror/comedy	235	***
August 13	Empire	David Dunwoody	Horror	277	0
August 5	The Sociopath Next Door	Martha Stout, Ph.D.	Nonfiction	218	****
July 22	Target in the Finder	Ayano Yamane	Yaoi manga	200	**
July 21	The Wicked Gentlemen	Ginn Hale	Fantasy	217	*****
July 17	Mockingbird	Sean Stewart	Fantasy	256	***
July 10	Little Brother	Cory Doctorow	Suspense	384	*****
July 8	Crimson Spell 1	Ayano Yamane	Manga, Yaoi	**	****
July 8	Crimson Spell 2	Ayano Yamane	Manga,Yaoi	**	****
July 8	Ravens in the Library	Various	Fantasy anthology	369	***
June 30	City of Ember	Jeanne DuPrau	Fantasy	295	*
June 12	Graceling	Kristen Cashore	Fantasy	471	**
June 8	Pride and Prejudice and Zombies	Austen/Grahame-Smith	Horror/farce	Abandoned @ 185	0
June 2	A Madness of Angels	Kate Griffin	Urban Fantasy	458	*****+
May 7	The Magicians and Mrs. Quent	Galen Beckett	Fantasy / suspense	498	*****
Apr 28	Jane-Emily / The Witch's Children	Patricia Clapp	Supernatural	273	**
Apr 20	Too Many Curses	A. Lee Martinez	Fantasy/humour, YA	316	****
Mar 30	The Witch's Familiar	Raven Grimassi	New Age nonfic	155	*
Mar 03	Watchmen	Alan Moore	Fantasy/Horror graphic novel	12 issues	**
Jan 09	Jigs and Reels	Joanne Harris	Short story anthology	273	***
Feb 15	A Guide to Folktales in Fragile Dialects	Cat Valente	Faerie Tale Poetry anthology	163	***
Jan 09	Territory	Emma Bull	Historical Fantasy	Audio	***
Dec 30	Butcher Bird	Richard Kadrey	Urban Fantasy	257	****

11:24AM - Daily Celebration

Title: Daily Celebration
Author: alisanne
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for snape100's prompt #313: Snape’s Holiday Season
Word Count: 100
Warnings: kinkiness implied. ;)
Beta: sevfan
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

Daily Celebration

12:00PM - Kinky Kristmas Fic: The Pleasure to be Found in Soul-Sucking, Joy-Destroying Bastards (Snape/Sirius)

Kristmas Wish Fulfilled for: r_grayjoy
From: A Magical Member!

Title: The Pleasure to be Found in Soul-Sucking, Joy-Destroying Bastards
Characters/Pairings: Severus/Sirius
Rating: NC-17
Kinks/Themes Included: Dirty Talk, Blindfolding
Other Warnings: None
Word Count: ~3,100
Summary/Description: Sirius was going to have fun. This was not going to be another in the long, boring chain of nights.
Author's Notes: Much Kinky happiness over the holidays, mystery recipient. I hope this helps fulfil your kinky dreams.

( The Pleasure to be Found in Soul-Sucking, Joy-Destroying Bastards )

12:00PM - Kinky Kristmas Fic: Potter Shots (Draco/Albus Severus)

Kristmas Wish Fulfilled for: florahart
From: A Magnificent Member!

Title: Potter Shots
Characters/Pairings: Draco/Albus Severus, mention of Rose/Scorpius
Rating: NC-17
Kinks/Themes Included: Orgasm denial, oral sex, anal sex, cockrings
Other Warnings: rimming, begging, a little dirty talk
Word Count: 7,000
Summary/Description: "I like them, the spectacles." Draco's voice was smooth and soft, and Albus' body reacted to that tone, pitched just right, every single time.
Author's Notes: Happy Kinky Kristmas! I so hope you enjoy this—I think I squeezed in most of your kinks, and added couple. Thanks so much to E for the beta and help with Albus' job, and to L for her suggestion that made this Kristmas gift just that little bit kinkier.

( Albus kneeled in the snow in front of Draco Malfoy. )

10:43AM - Yuletide and such

For those participating in Yuletide who might not have heard, there's a serious problem with Yahoo that's preventing the mod from sending out email for pinch hits.

Thanks to those who responded to my post of woe from last week; the kind words and thoughts were appreciated. :) I spent the last week baking in preparation for a family gathering that occurred this past Sunday, and I knitted a hat and a pair of thick house socks, and I wrapped most of my presents. A couple aren't finished yet, and I need to pick up some things either today or tomorrow.

I also finished and uploaded my Yuletide story, which is nerve-wracking because I've never done Yuletide before and I haven't written anything out of HP in 2-3 years, but hopefully my recipient will like it. I wasn't going to participate in Yuletide Madness, but I saw a couple of things on the pinch hitter list before Yahoo shut it down that are tempting me. I don't want to commit to do a pinch hit, but if I have the time and energy, I may write something short for Yuletide Madness.

Yesterday, I uploaded some late gifts to the Snupin Santa site, so I'm caught up with that. Today is laundry day, and it may turn into errand day this afternoon. Other than a few last-minute gift buying-finishing-wrapping things, I'm ready for the holidays. I think I've finally reached the point where I can sit back, take a deep breath, and relax. I may even venture into looking at the various fest posts again and see what I want to put into my "to read" folder.

This entry was originally posted at http://scribbulus-ink.dreamwidth.org/521081.html. It's cross-posted to LJ and IJ, and comments are enabled at all three journals.

9:40AM - Story: The Cat's Paw, for ghot

Title: The Cat's Paw, for ghot

From: Your Secret Snupin Santa

Summary: Remus learns his pet is even more special than he imagined.

Rated: Coal and Switches (NC17)

Notes: Based on the following prompt: "Snape is an animagus and he survived Nagini's bite transforming into a cat. The problem is that the blood loss and/or leaked memories when he was so wounded complicated the transformation and now Snape's mind is locked away somewhere inside a cat's simpler mind. Cat!Snape starts living at Hogwarts and is taken care of by Teddy and his daddy Remus (who also survived somehow). He slowly starts to recover his mind. Cat!Snape socializing with other animals as well as he did with people, no previous Snupin relationship and no Tonks, please!"

Word count: 12489

7:39AM - Fic: The Beauty Within - for snarry_holidays

Title: The Beauty Within
Author: Santa Baby
Giftee: Everyone! :)
Word Count: ~ 3,300
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Warnings: *AU, pretty!Snape, graphic sex, PWP*
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.
Summary: On the night of the Winter Solstice, beautiful music awakens Harry. He follows it to its source and has a night to remember.
Author's Notes: Thanks so much to venturous and ladyjayvee for looking over the story. Thanks to the mods for hosting the fest and having me for another year.

( The Beauty Within )

6:25AM - Banning fanfiction: it always ends well

http://www.journalfen.net/community/fandom_wank/1233902.html

Note: As I was typing this, the post's comments were screened. Caps with some of the 422 comments expanded are at the bottom of this post.

(Read more ...)

11:58PM - FIC and ART: The Wedding Lesson~~HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JADZIALOVE!

Title: The Wedding Lesson
Author: joanwilder aka RaeWhit
Pairing: Harry/Severus, Harry/Ron
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: None
Word Count: 4250
Disclaimer: The Potter universe belongs to J.K Rowling and her book and film companies.
Summary: Such many things had happened on the day Bill and Fleur were married, so it was reasonable that Harry would forget one of them.
A/N: Written for jadzialove FOR HER BIRTHDAY TODAY! DEC 22! Happy Birthday, Jen! Serendipity might've started us, but I'm so glad we've kept it going, my friend. There is art to go with this; you'll find it within the story where the actual scene depicted occurs. Thanks, veridian_dair! She's also posted this art on her IJ HERE, if you'd like to feed the artist in her own cage. :) Of course, you can also leave her comments on this post as well.

( The Wedding Lesson )

11:17PM - Fic: Remedial Potions - for tripperfunster

Title: Remedial Potions
Author: Rita Skeeter. Duh.
Giftee: tripperfunster
Word Count: 15,199
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: All Snarry, all the time.
Warnings: None that I can think of.
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.
Summary: It turns out Harry probably shouldn't have spent his sixth year cheating, because now he needs Remedial Potions for real...
Author's Notes: Sorry it's not art, Tripp! I just can't compete. This is based on your mention of potions-made-me-do-it, but I ended up applying a somewhat fluid interpretation. I really hope you like it. To my beta, you know who you are: THANK YOU, and my soul is in the post. Oh, and in case any North Americans are not aware, Where's Waldo=Where's Wally in the UK.

( Remedial Potions - Part 2/2 )

11:07PM - Fic: Remedial Potions - for tripperfunster

Title: Remedial Potions
Author: Rita Skeeter. Duh.
Giftee: tripperfunster
Word Count: 15,199
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: All Snarry, all the time.
Warnings: None that I can think of.
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.
Summary: It turns out Harry probably shouldn't have spent his sixth year cheating, because now he needs Remedial Potions for real...
Author's Notes: Sorry it's not art, Tripp! I just can't compete. This is based on your mention of potions-made-me-do-it, but I ended up applying a somewhat fluid interpretation. I really hope you like it. To my beta, you know who you are: THANK YOU, and my soul is in the post. Oh, and in case any North Americans are not aware, Where's Waldo=Where's Wally in the UK.

( Remedial Potions - Part 1/2 )

10:32PM - Long Night's Vigil -- Catt Kingsgrave

The wagon draws up to the Forge of the Maker
Thrice the Dark Man sets his hand to the door
"You're needed, Bright Lady," he cries o'er the threshold,
"As you have been needed so often before!"
And in the last light of the shortest day's ending
The Maker, the Midwife with hair like the snow
And eyes like the spring heeds the Cartier's summons
And takes her bright flame with the Sun down below.

While we in the world where the darkness has gathered
Give light to the fire we shall tend until dawn,
And offer the cup unto all who come knocking
For all here are kindred till morning comes on.
In the long Hallow, our Mother she labours
To bring forth the Sun and give birth to the year
With Fire for midwife and Shadow for lover
While we keep the vigil in merry good cheer.

We sing our Wassails to the Kings of the Seasons;
The Oak and the Holly, the Robin and Wren,
Remember the stories of triumph and treason,
And how that which falls will arise once again.
The old year gives way for the birth of another,
Some hopes we may cherish, while others we'll mourn
For life is a gift from a generous Mother
And out of her labours are all futures born.

Ere long the sky shivers from ebon to pewter,
The dancers gone clumsy, the singers like crows;
We'll stir the Yule fire to mighty last blaze
And we'll offer our prayers for all good things to grow
Then when the sky lightens from silver to amber
We'll stagger outside where our breath steams the cold,
Climb high as we may and stretch arms to the day
For the dark is turned back in that first kiss of gold.

Let all who have gathered give thanks to our Lady,
Let all raise their glass to Her labours this night
Then settle like coals as the last flames are fading,
And sleep for awhile in the Infant King's sight.

-- Catt Kingsgrave

So apparently my Solstice Present showed up tonight. While I was in the bathtub. Yyyeah. She's a sense of humour on her, does my Lady, and I'm sure it was amusing watching me try to keep my ink and bathwater separate while my couplets were overflowing.

As should be obvious from the VERY rigid scansion of this, it's a song rather than a poem. And yes, it came with a tune, but seeing as how I can compose just fine, but can't write music for shite, the singing of it will have to be a hypothetical thing until such time as I can lay hands on a halfway decent USB mic, and commit it to electrons. For the short term, it could be sung to the tune of The Bells of Paradise in a pinch and come out just fine, if a little repetitive.

Slainte, all my Witchkin, and Happy Solstice to you all!

8:36PM - Looking for a Hermione...

Er, would anyone be interested in writing Hermione Granger in Breaking_Point RPG?  Yell, comment here, or contact Titti@LJ or IJ.  The mods are currently looking for one to fill in on short notice. They've got a list of other wanted characters that didn't make it to the cast page yet...

7:53PM - Daily Dragon Spam

Thanks for petting the babies.

ETA: Have addicted the husband as well. He now has his own scroll after listening to Little Halo and I chatter about the new dragons. Mwahahahah!

Little Secret's scroll and egg:

Little Halo's scroll and hatchlings: ~*~

Halo's scroll, hatchling and eggs: *~* *~*

Mr. Halo's scroll and eggs: *** ***

2:36AM - Monday Edition

One Shots:
enchanted_jae: Erotic Encounter - ???/Draco; NC-17
alisanne: A Good Idea - Harry/Draco, Ron/Pansy; PG
Anonymous in snapelyholidays: Romantic - Severus/Harry; PG-13
Anonymous in snarry_holidays: A Second Chance - Harry/Severus, Harry/Ginny; PG-13 *warnings*
Anonymous in snupin_santa: Another War, Perhaps Two - Severus/Remus; NC-17
Anonymous in daily_deviant: Comfort and Joy - Lucius/Narcissa, Arthur/Molly; NC-17 *warnings*
Anonymous in snupin_santa: Thirteen Years Ago - Severus/Remus; PG

Drabbles:
alisanne: Offering - Poppy/Severus; general
sassy_cissa: Artistic Impression in Snow - Harry/Draco; PG
alisanne and celandineb: December 2009 Collaborative drabbles - SeverusHarry, Charlie/Draco, Neville/Blaise, Neville/Ginny, George/Hermione; general
ellid: Baby's First Non-Religious Multiethnic All-Inclusive Winter Holiday Festival, I - Severus/Remus; PG
mailroomy: Plan early, plan often - Severus(/?); PG
angela_snape: Methods of Thermoregulation - Bill/Nevilla, Harry/Luna; R

Art:
Anonymous in daily_deviant: Fascination - Harry/Charlie; NWS

Community News:
slythindor100: Posted Day 21 of 25 Days of Harry and Draco

Newsletters:
meta_roundup: Posted a new issue
metafandom: Posted a new issue
longbottom_wkl: Posted a new issue
dailysnitch: Posted a new issue
snapenews: Posted a new issue

If you have any links or tips for us, please let us know. Email us at potterprophet.ij@gmail.com.

5:50PM - Story: Thirteen Years Ago, for marauderswolf

Title: Thirteen Years Ago, for marauderswolf

From: Your Secret Snupin Santa

Summary: The story of Remus and Severus before Harry met Professor Lupin. A series of letters creates a simple story of love through the ages.

Rated: Gingerbread & Cocoa (PG)

Notes: Happy Snupin Santa Marauderswolf! I do hope you like it.

Word count: 3380

9:55PM - Yuletide pwned

My Yuletide story is uploaded, wh00t! :D

On LJ, I'm paid for the next three days, so I can send the coupons to anyone who will need them. Passers-by welcome, just ask :)

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12:00PM - Kinky Kristmas Art: Fascination (Harry/Charlie)

Kristmas Wish Fulfilled for: leela_cat
From: An Amazing Member!

Title: Fascination
Characters/Pairings: Harry Potter/ Charlie Weasley
Rating: NWS
Kinks/Themes Included: blindfold, bondage
Other Warnings: none
Artist's Notes: Happy Christmas everyone!

( Fascination [NWS Art!] )

12:00PM - Kinky Kristmas Fic: Comfort and Joy (Lucius/Narcissa, Arthur/Molly)

Kristmas Wish Fulfilled for: ldymusyc
From: A Marvelous Member!

Title: Comfort and Joy
Characters/Pairings: Lucius/Narcissa, Arthur/Molly
Rating: NC-17
Kinks/Themes Included: body worship, masturbation, trichophilia (hair fetish), tocophilia (pregnancy fetish)
Other Warnings: Fluff!
Word Count: 1180
Summary/Description: As requested, these partners have an absolute adoration for a particular part of their spouse's body and indulge themselves as the other sleeps.
Author's Notes: Happy Kinky Kristmas! I hope you enjoy this wee fic! It was quite determined to be short and sweet, no matter how long I poked at it.
Much love to Rowan for being generally awesome.

( Comfort and Joy )

11:00AM - Boosting the signal for a missing child in Chicago...

As seen here: http://shadesong.livejournal.com/4026081.html?mode=reply

karnythia says: "This is my son's cousin. She may have run away, but we don't know that for sure. The police are treating her as a runaway so there is no Amber Alert. If you have seen this girl and have any information please contact the Chicago police at (312)747-8274. Or if you are just willing to spread the link, please feel free to do so. She's a kid and we're worried about her. Thank you."

Pass it around, and Chicago folks, be on the lookout!