Wow.

[valis2]

Lots of LJ to catch up on, I see. I may have to put off reading everything...I have a few new chapters to write, and I'll be leaving again in a week for another show!

I'll write a little AZ summary tomorrow...with pics, no less! I took a few just for you guys.

The Thought of Joy

During the trip I thought of an idea.

I am thinking of starting a community. An odd little community of joy, where squid poems would wander free.

barda thought that "quirkyhpshorts" would be a nice community name...she picked it out of the short list I put together. So what would this community do?

Well, I would love a community for off-the-wall short fics. Fics that are interesting, offbeat, unusual. Fics with unusual concepts, interesting pairings, and wonderfully unique themes.

A few ideas:

Unusual challenges every week or so. First line challenges, concept challenges, offbeat and eclectic themes.

"Characterkus". Haikus told in the viewpoint of a single character. A Ginnyku about being the only girl among the Weasley kids. A Hermioneku about house-elves.

Drabbles from an unusual vantage point.

The only problem? I'm only home eight months of the year. I would need a competent, committed co-moderator to help. I am very involved with things online when I'm here, but when I'm gone, there is no net access. So I cannot do this community without a dedicated, lovely co-organizer. I really really want to have a lovely space for quirky fics, offbeat drabbles, and squid poetry, but I can't do it alone.

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And on a writing note: I can't wait to start writing the new chapters---I took some time during the trip to start re-reading tLS, and I came to the realization that it is an interesting fic, and I'm glad I started writing it. Despite some difficulties in the beginning, I think that there is an overall shape and tone to the fic, and I'm excited to finish it.

Comments

[deepforestowl.livejournal.com]

lol It is ok. I did get your card and I was going to respond right away, but then I was like, wait...I only have her home address when she gets this, it will be way late! oh well, it is not like you are never coming through Chicago again!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I'll be driving through on Friday, as a matter of fact, and driving back the following Wednesday. I'll e-mail you my cell, and maybe we can get together on Weds...the 30th? I think.

[deepforestowl.livejournal.com]

wend would work if it were for dinner. That would be march 2. 28 days hath february. lol I work at Harper until about 4ish. thoughts?

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I'm so vapid in the mornings. I keep thinking Feb is done and we're into March.

I would most likely be driving through Chicago around 2, though I could delay a little. It would be best if we met somewhere near a freeway, such as 294 or 94, so that I could get right back on.

Only problem is if I get on the freeway during rush hour then I spend a lot of time stuck in traffic.

[deepforestowl.livejournal.com]

hmm...then perhaps some other time. I will still be in class when you are driving though. perhaps next time? I know the feeling about rush hour and no one likes being stuck in that! no worries...one day we shall meet!