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[turps]

As I've just been reminded of this.

It's no secret that I love Christmas. I love the lights and the decorations and the tree and pretty much everything about it. Included in that love is SeSa. Or to use its official name. Make the Yuletide Gay.

This is the popslash fandoms secret santa story swap challenge, and it's awesome.

I've been discussing this with llamabitchyo, talking about past years, because I have such vivid memories of my SeSa experiences, both good and the not so good.

I've received fantastic stories. Chris and JC were salt and pepper shakers! \o/
I've wanted to go, nooooooo!!! Why!? when getting some assignments. Sure, I'll write JuC for one of the best and most loved JuC writers out there, why not? *head desk*
I've had amazing mentors and mentored in return.
In order of taking part have written JoeC, JuC, Timbertrick, Trickyfish and Bassez.
I've scrapped a story close to deadline and written something completely new.
I've written well into the night and hated a story so much if I could I'd have physically burnt the thing.
And also fallen in love with a story as I was writing it.

It's one of the times when fandom seems to pull closer. We cheer or agonise over our assignments together. Discuss progress in vague ways. Meet each reminder with posts that range from Nooooo! to YAY! and every year there's that feeling of satisfaction when you hit post.

It's also a great challenge to take part in. People are there to cheer you on, encourage and help. Plus, you get a story crafted for you in return. How awesome is that? You too could request that epic story where JC is a scene queen who seduces Chris the security guy so they can have a threesome with Mikeyway. And if you do request that, come say hi. I think we should be friends.

If you're a newbie, if you've drifted away from the fandom, isn't this the perfect time to write again? I think so.

So go, join.

Comments

[llamabitchyo.livejournal.com]

I was about to poke you about why I didn't see your name on the list of Santas.

How else will you get your epic Kevin/Chris Love of the Ages fic?

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Because I suck? /o\

But I'll go join now, then think of my dear Santa letter.

It may mention the Kevin/Chris love of the ages fic.

[nopseud]

It may mention the Kevin/Chris love of the ages fic.

You and I are each other's worst nightmare assignment, aren't we?

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you'd write an amazing Kevin/Chris love of the ages fic.

Which is, yes. We are :D

[nopseud]

I would write you an awesome Kevin/Chris love of the ages fic or DIE TRYING. (Which would be entirely possible, actually.)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Well obviously this means you'll have to keep an eye on assignments!

Because if I die writing your request and you die doing mine, the fandom would mourn!

WOE!

[llamabitchyo.livejournal.com]

WOE!

And yet, it would be a beautiful fandom tale wouldn't it? Something of a cross between Romeo and Juliet and The Gift of the Magi.

Aww, those tragic star-crossed ficcers.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It would be. We'd end up in the fandom history books, the tragic tale of the popslashers who died for their craft.

[msktrnanny.livejournal.com]

How else will you get your epic Kevin/Chris Love of the Ages fic?

I keep telling her they're doing amazing things with street drugs these days.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It's a very valid want! And one day it'll be written and it'll be awesome then you'll all see!

[msktrnanny.livejournal.com]

Only if it's accompanied by some of those amazing street drugs. I still think Kevin is icky.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Not icky. Pretty!

[crowgirl13.livejournal.com]

This entry is simply further proof of your fannish awesomeness. I honestly don't know how people could say away from SeSa after reading this!

[Assuming one is a native of Popslash country, obviously. ;)]

And frankly, this sounds like WAY more fun than NaNoWriMo.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Why thank you! It is a really cool challenge and one I love a lot.

NaNoWriMo scares me! So many words!

[crowgirl13.livejournal.com]

I calls 'em like I sees 'em - and it's easy to see the love, hon.

NaNo's word count is totally doable - heck, if I can do it, I'm sure you could. Bob in Spaaaace! is proof of that.:)But it is pretty crazy...

[turloughishere.livejournal.com]

SeSa!!!! *cheers you and everyone else on*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I love SeSa!

Remind me of this if I get Bassez gender-swap.

[llamabitchyo.livejournal.com]

If you get Bassez genderswap, can we trade?

*makes adorable llama eyes at you*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

For sure!

No one will ever know.

[sperrywink]

You've almost got me sold. *g*

I'll decide on Saturday. That's the only day I have free time to think up a prompt.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Woo!

*tempts*

Fic. For you!

If I get you I'll write you cameos.

*tempts again*

;)

[zelda-zee.livejournal.com]

All these MTYG posts are SO tempting, but last year I swore 'never again' and I'm trying to be strong. It's too much crazy-making for me! Sigh. I'd love to get re-inspired for popslash though.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I have to admit, there's been years when I've thought never again, too. But each year it gets to this time and I forget. Until it's days before deadline and I have a sucky first draft and am saying never again once more.

And I'd love to see more popslash from you.

[zelda-zee.livejournal.com]

LOL! It's so easy to forget why we said 'never again'! I just think my need for control is too great to be able to deal with this style of challenge. It's a personal quirk. *shrugs*

I'll definitely love reading everyone's fics and leaving fb though. :)

[rikes]

Oh, please do sign up! Your story was definitely one of my favourites last year. :)

[zelda-zee.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's so sweet, thank you. Heh, that silly little fic nearly kilt me.

[llamabitchyo.livejournal.com]

I think you write amazing fics! I'd love to see you join again.

[zelda-zee.livejournal.com]

You are too kind! I think I'm gonna just be a reader this year though. I'm thinking that'll be a lot of fun and much less risky to my sanity!

[nopseud]

Sign! I always find SeSa incredibly inspirational for story ideas, and I end up writing something I never would've written otherwise but which I love.

Plus, your JuC last year was gorgeous.

{temptstemptstempts}

[zelda-zee.livejournal.com]

Well, I certainly ended up writing something I otherwise wouldn't have, that is true.

Thanks so much. I'm amazed you even remember that fic after this long.

[nopseud]

It's one of the ones I have saved in my favourites folder. I admit, I mostly remember it for the really hot dancing at the end :-)

[rikes]

YAY SESA!! I keep checking the number of santas signed up all the time. :)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I keep reading the letters, and making a list of who I want :)

[puszysty.livejournal.com]

I am doing that too. Like "hm, if I got that person, I could write a story about...."

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's fun to do that :)

[rikes]

And making sure you won't get any of them! :D

Or are you like Pen, who alternately has good and bad years?

[turps33.livejournal.com]

No doubt. The one I don't want will probably land in my in-box *g*

You know, I've never had anything really bad. The year I get GSF you'll hear my shriek of horror at your place.

[puszysty.livejournal.com]

Me too. There were 11 when I signed up and now it's at 35. woo!

[lucylooo.livejournal.com]

I would, but I have absolutely no idea who "Mikeyway" is. :)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

That's okay! You could write me a Mutant X cross. I'm nice like that!