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Brokeback Mountain: Our Community's Common Bond => Brokeback Mountain Fan Fiction & Poetry => Topic started by: welliwont on December 13, 2006, 12:17:11 am
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In the interest of balancing the chi and to return the focus to our boys Jack and Ennis, I am starting this new thread to post my recommendations for Jack and Ennis fanfic. All of my recs will be of Jack and Ennis Fanfic. Lots of AU, and some Canon, also Real Deal / Filler.
All the recs on this thread will be for stories which are complete. Exception: If an author completes a story, but then due to overwhelming fan support adds more to the story, well there's nothin I can do about that I guess. The rec will stay, and in some cases the links to the extra chapters will be added here too, depending on if it is a sequel, or if it is extra chapters.
rabenkoenigin, Whispering
http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/829931.html (http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/829931.html)
It's an AU!AU with Ennis as a horse whisperer and Jack meets him after his son and horse have a bad accident, it's connected to the book the Horse Whisperer which I've never read but this fic is really good! :)
pairofdeuces, Cabin Fever
http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg153778#msg153778 (http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg153778#msg153778)
(Three parts, complete, I think). This one rated very high on my top-secret never-to-be-divulged rating scale, :) :
haunted_by_bbm, Missing Motel Moments
http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg394152#msg394152 (http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg394152#msg394152)
it is a very recent entry to the Jack and Ennis fanfic library, it is very good, and it is complete (five parts)!
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Ok, due to overwhelming acclamation, haunted_by_bbm has added three more chapters (so far!). See coffeecat33's rec down this post a bit. (named PINE CREEK.)
Janjo,"Out"
http://storybyjanjo.livejournal.com/448.html (http://storybyjanjo.livejournal.com/448.html)
Here are three excellent short pieces by The first story involves Ennis' grandson, and the next two have Bobby as a main character.
Jenny, Big Boots Of Pain
http://www.squashduck.com/ltd/bbm/fiction_index.htm (http://www.squashduck.com/ltd/bbm/fiction_index.htm)
This one is an oldie but a real goodie, I think it was written way back last spring. It is an AU story, and rates 9 on a scale of 1 to 10. It has this one really romantically moment that I have gone back and read over and over a few times, ;) !
midwest_girl, If I Asked
http://midwest-girl.livejournal.com/294.html (http://midwest-girl.livejournal.com/294.html)
also a very Classic BBM fanfic, written last June and July, this one is also AU.... and I really liked this one, of course I saved it...
haunted_by_BBM, PINE CREEK - PARTS 1, 2, & 3 so far. (SEQUEL TO "Missing Motel Moments")
http://haunted-by-bbm.livejournal.com/3012.html?#cutid1 (http://haunted-by-bbm.livejournal.com/3012.html?#cutid1)
1 of one, GOING HOME
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/35308.html (http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/35308.html)
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/36224.html (http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/36224.html)
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/37178.html (http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/37178.html)
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/38198.html (http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/38198.html)
set in Scotland on the 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th of December 2006 :)
midget_size, White Picket Fences and Apple Trees
http://midget-size.livejournal.com/2912.html#cutid1 (http://midget-size.livejournal.com/2912.html#cutid1)
.....add one of my own personal favourites? It is now into it's second part but the first part is complete.
wannabebrit, Empty
http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/701088.html#cutid1 (http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/701088.html#cutid1)
Description: Canon, Real Deal. It takes place the night Jack drops Ennis off after the Reunion fishing trip. Angsty and heart-wrenching.... :'( 7 pages long.
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bailey, Just Another New Kid In Town
http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg141255#msg141255 (http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg141255#msg141255)
AU, Jack and his mother move to town and move in with Uncle Harold, Jack meets star pitcher Ennis Del Mar. They are both still in high school. 32 chapters, complete. The link is through the Dave Cullen Forum.
pairofdeuces, Lost
http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg153778#msg153778 (http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg153778#msg153778)
....that seems to have stalled out a while back. It was up to chapter 17 and can be found on pairofdeuces live journal mixed in with Cabin Fever.
maidenofthesea, For a Little While
(can't find link to this story on her LJ pages, here is the link from DC Forum:)
http://www.davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg374729#msg374729 (http://www.davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg374729#msg374729)
maidenofthesea, Some Silver Lining
maidenofthesea, Over The Bridge
(these 3 are a trilogy- all completed)
maidenofthesea, Nobody's Angel
(in progress and worth the wait... and usually updated pretty frequently) They're all really, really good.
http://maidenofthesea.livejournal.com/ (http://maidenofthesea.livejournal.com/)
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testa_dura, 48 Days
http://testa-dura.livejournal.com/ (http://testa-dura.livejournal.com/)
And the classic 48 Days, which is a great one for those wanting completed stories... And, for which there is now a promised sequel (or so they say).
I think I'm just going to post the links to the threads here on this forum about these stories.
Mainewriter, A Love Born From Steel
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,312.0.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,312.0.html)
B73, Lake Geneva
http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg371030#msg371030 (http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg371030#msg371030)
This is AU!AU! teenage Jack and Ennis, coming of age story, very sweet and innocent...
rabenkoenigin, An Unexpected Visitor, (11 chapters total)
http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/425009.html (http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/425009.html)
and its sequel: rabenkoenigin, Rodeo Circuit, (18 chapters total)
http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/519312.html#cutid1 (http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/519312.html#cutid1)
by the author of Whispering are both now complete!
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The easiest way to access most of this fanfic is to be a member of the Dave Cullen forum. That way you can access the thread called “Slash Links by Author”. You have to be a member to see it. It is in the forum called “Juicy Bits”, but for ease of use, here is the link to it:
http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg141143#msg141143 (http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg141143#msg141143)
I actually call it the “Latest Updates” thread in my bookmarks, because every day the moderator Mobody lists who has updated their story, and you can find just about every BBM fanfic writer in this 12-page thread.
There is also a thread called “Slash Links by Title” and here is its link:
http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=6977.msg191910#msg191910 (http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=6977.msg191910#msg191910)
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Can everyone post recommendations here?
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Hi Mandy:
sure, if you want to.... I am just getting to my first rec now..... I am going to post them in dribs and drabs..... and your story is going to go in here. Now get back to writin', will ya? :P ;)
J
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LOL I'm writing I'm writing ::)
I just wanted to recommend Whispering by rabenkoenigin, she just posted the 17th chapter today and it reminded me how much I love her story... the new chapter and all previous can be found here:
http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/829931.html (http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/829931.html)
It's an AU!AU with Ennis as a horse whisperer and Jack meets him after his son and horse have a bad accident, it's connected to the book the Horse Whisperer which I've never read but this fic is really good! :)
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Here is my first rec, these are coming in no particular order.
This one rated very high on my top-secret never-to-be-divulged rating scale, :) :
pairofdeuces, Cabin Fever. (Three parts, complete, I think).
http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg153778#msg153778 (http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg153778#msg153778)
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So does it need to be something of which there is no thread yet on the ff board?
Your avatar: Is that Jake and is that red hair? Oh my God, can I just say he looks a lot better NOW? :o
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Hi everyone,
As Jane has noted, a very good resource for finding stories by author or title are the slash links threads over on davecullen.com. Maintaining a daily update like that is a lot of work and since it was already being done, we saw no need to duplicate it here.
Another good resource for finding stories by author or title is the Brokeback_Phoenix archive which can be found here:
http://community.livejournal.com/bbm_phoenix/
Reading Jane's message, it appears this thread will be a place for general recommendations of stories, which is great. If you want to get into an active (or ongoing) discussion of a particular story, may I ask that you move that discussion to the thread for that story, if one exists. If a thread doesn't exist for a particular story, please feel free to start one. The format of this board is deliberate to have threads for stories and discussion of the stories occurring on the threads.
In terms of finding story updates, authors and/or readers post them here to the individual threads. I also do a daily scan and try to post updates when I see them. Another good resource for updates is Brokebackslash (http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/) and Wranglers (http://community.livejournal.com/wranglers/).
So Jane's first rec is Cabin Fever which is the story of a week at Don Wroe's cabin with lots of hot and heavy smex....hee hee hee. Three chapters are done but rumor has it that a fourth is in the works. What's next on your list, Jane?
Leslie
Moderator, Fanfic
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Well it was not supposed to be nine days between recs, but there are just so many good stories to choose from....
here is my second recommendation: it is a very recent entry to the Jack and Ennis fanfic library, it is very good, and it is complete (five parts)!
haunted_by_bbm, Missing Motel Moments
http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg394152#msg394152 (http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg394152#msg394152)
Happy belated Jakeday ever'one! ;)
PS: Yes Mel, that is Jake as a young boy, not sure how old he is in that pic...
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With the recommendation can you also give a brief synopsis and let us know if it is AU or canon-I like to know what I'm getting into :'(
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With the recommendation can you also give a brief synopsis and let us know if it is AU or canon-I like to know what I'm getting into :'(
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I will answer that RouxB if you are finished your posting as Poor Bobby.... are you? ;D
J
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awright RouxB, ya wore me down, :P
The story haunted_by_bbm, Missing Motel Moments is a Canon story. It is filler, the Real Deal.
Jane
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I will answer that RouxB if you are finished your posting as Poor Bobby.... are you? ;DJ
Yes'm, I did my Poor Bobby thang ::)
O0
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LOL I'm writing I'm writing ::)
I just wanted to recommend Whispering by rabenkoenigin, she just posted the 17th chapter today and it reminded me how much I love her story... the new chapter and all previous can be found here:
http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/829931.html (http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/829931.html)
It's an AU!AU with Ennis as a horse whisperer and Jack meets him after his son and horse have a bad accident, it's connected to the book the Horse Whisperer which I've never read but this fic is really good! :)
I want and need to thank you for this rec. I read and lost this story, couldn't remember who wrote it, just came over from Maggie's journal via a link to here, thought I'd joined all ready, but hadn't and now I'm jumping up and down happy.
TY again sassym on LJ :)
rnmina on DC's forum :)
love the emoticons :)
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I want and need to thank you for this rec. I read and lost this story, couldn't remember who wrote it, just came over from Maggie's journal via a link to here, thought I'd joined all ready, but hadn't and now I'm jumping up and down happy.
TY again sassym on LJ :)
rnmina on DC's forum :)
love the emoticons :)
You're very welcome! I found it after she posted somewhere around ch. 13 or 14 and read it all in one sitting. I can hardly believe English isn't her first language. She writes very well. Glad I could help! :)
Any more recs?? ::)
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To clarify some terminology here, "Canon" actually refers to the original story. Fan fiction, by definition, cannot be "Canon". From "Wikipedia":
In almost all cases, fan fiction has never considered canon, as fan fiction is usually produced by amateurs. Sometimes, however, events or characterizations portrayed in fan fiction can become so influential that they are respected in fiction written by many different authors, and may be mistaken for canonical facts by fans. This is referred to as "fanon". The use of fan fiction to fill gaps or continuity errors in canon is derisively called "fanwanking," or "fanwank". (The terms fanon and fanwank can apply to officially licensed works as well.)
Stories that change essential elements of the original story (i.e. Jack didn't die), are generally referred to as AU, and those that continue a story without changing its essential facts may be called a "continuation", and often people refer to fanwank and fanon as "Canon", in the BBM world.
However, none of it is any more "Real Deal" than any other type or story, and all of the types of stories are equally welcome and valid as fan fiction types as far as Bettermost is concerned.
In designating the "type" of fic, the most meaning information to include, i.e. as listed on Fanfic.net, Wranglers, or Brokebackslash is
Pairing (Jack and Ennis, Jack and OC, Ed and Hank, Earl and Rich, etc.)
Rating (PG 13, NC 17, R, etc)
Warnings (special advisories, such as Dead Jack, Character Death, Explicit Sex, Child Abuse, etc, that readers should be aware of when they look at the information page.)
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Louise,
I would appreciate if you would .................................., for my recommendations. If you wish to define canon there are at least 50 threads here for you to do so, and ................................
....................................................................... If somebody needs the word canon clarified let them go look for the definition. My posts do not need clarifying, but if they do, I will clarify them.
As for the definition of Real Deal, the same applies, we, you and I, have been around the block on this one, and for the purposes of my post on a thread that I started, the definition of Real Deal is: Fanfic about Jack and Ennis, fanfic that fleshes out the Real story, from the movie or from the story. Hence the word Real.
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To clarify some terminology here, "Canon" actually refers to the original story. Fan fiction, by definition, cannot be "Canon". From "Wikipedia":
Not to be contrary, but I find it interesting that you say that considering that you have refered to your own story as "canon". At least, that's what it says in the very first post on the Ennis and Ellery thread.
I'm also a little confused as to the purpose of that post. Stories that fill in missing pieces of the original or continue the original have been called "canon" many more places than just on this thread. So I'm not sure why you are correcting only one post.
Anyway, that's just my two cents. I'm off to read Haunted. Thanks for the rec :)
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Not to be contrary, but I find it interesting that you say that considering that you have refered to your own story as "canon". At least, that's what it says in the very first post on the Ennis and Ellery thread.
I'm also a little confused as to the purpose of that post. Stories that fill in missing pieces of the original or continue the original have been called "canon" many more places than just on this thread. So I'm not sure why you are correcting only one post.
Anyway, that's just my two cents. I'm off to read Haunted. Thanks for the rec :)
Actually, that post was made by MaineWriter, not me, and she defined what she meant - the story takes up after Annie Proulx's story ends, and uses the short story as its main baseline. In this same article on Wiki (which I read long after I started writing my stories) I found out that stories that take place in the same setting but after the action of the canon, are called "continuations", rather than "canon."
And the purpose of the post was to give a larger fandom context to the use of terminology, because people from other fandoms who come to BBM fanfiction for the first time do tend to get greatly confused by the special use of the term "canon" that seems peculiar to the BBM fandom.
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Here are three excellent short pieces by Janjo, starting with "Out":
http://storybyjanjo.livejournal.com/448.html
The first story involves Ennis' grandson, and the next two have Bobby as a main character. Ennis is not an astronaut, nightclub owner, hit man, drug dealer, short-order cook, cab driver, aluminum siding salesman, funeral home director, airline pilot or accountant; so if that isn't "canon", I don't know what is.
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Ennis is not an astronaut, nightclub owner, hit man, drug dealer, short-order cook, cab driver, aluminum siding salesman, funeral home director, airline pilot or accountant;
I need to read these stories.... ;D ;D ;D
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I need to read these stories.... ;D ;D ;D
LOL Helen!! :laugh: Or write them? You do the airline pilot, I will do the astronaut!
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So, is this a thread for recommendations of ALL and ANY fanfics, or of only a specific type?
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guh, could you see Ennis as a funeral home director??
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Hmmm....... just the other day I saw the term "Brokebacking" used in a (local language) review of a Six Feet Under DVD box set.... so yes, I suppose I could see Ennis in that role too. I'm having the most trouble seeing him as an accountant, actually... that's such a non-physical bookwormy kind of job and Ennis to me is so much defined by his physical presence, by his wanting and enjoying a job entailing physical activities as part of his job.(mind out of gutter here, please! ;) )
Thanks for starting this rec thread, Jane. :)
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I need to read these stories.... ;D ;D ;D
Ennis will have had more occupations than Miss Barbie by the time the AU/AU writers are done! ;)
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Ennis will have had more occupations than Miss Barbie by the time the AU/AU writers are done! ;)
Well, as an AU/AU writer, I take this as a challenge!
Let's see...tree surgeon, insurance adjuster, Scuba instructor, oil rigger, wedding planner...
B
And now to think about Jack's work resume...
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*whoa whoa whoa Bea* it ain't gonna be that way.
As far as I'm concerned, Law Enforcement! Ennis can put the cuffs on me anytime. But some a those other jobs... I dunno. Now I keep thinking of naked Barbies in the discount toy bin with their razor-sharp breasts inverted by some malicious younger brother.
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guh, could you see Ennis as a funeral home director??
I dunno Mandy....I can kind of see him as David in Six Feet Under! ;D
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LOL Helen!! :laugh: Or write them? You do the airline pilot, I will do the astronaut!
YAY! I'll read them! For sure! ;D
And you know what I'm also waiting for, Mel! ;) :-*
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So, is this a thread for recommendations of ALL and ANY fanfics, or of only a specific type?
Hi Scott,
My original intent for this thread was to recommend Jack and Ennis Fanfic, as opposed to Ennis and OC Fanfic. I read Ennis and OC for a while, but it just does not appeal any more, in fact it makes me sad for Jack. I personally lean more towards Jack than I do towards Ennis, but that is the subject for another thread altogether! ;)
So in the meantime, this thread is dedicated to Jack and Ennis fanfic, be it Canon, Real Deal, filler, or AU. Just as long as it is Jack and Ennis.
Personally I have decided that for now I am only going to rec stories that are finished, until I run out of those, that is! :P I am presently waiting impatiently on at least 10 different stories to update, and it is difficult to be waiting with bated breath for each and every chapter so I am not going to inflict more of that here.
Here is my next rec: This one is an oldie but a real goodie, I think it was written way back last spring. It is an AU story, and rates 9 on a scale of 1 to 10. It has this one really romantical moment that I have gone back and read over and over a few times, ;) !
Jenny, Big Boots Of Pain
http://www.squashduck.com/ltd/bbm/fiction_index.htm (http://www.squashduck.com/ltd/bbm/fiction_index.htm)
and since many people may have already read this one, I will make this a double-feature and give a second rec, also a very Classic BBM fanfic, written last June and July:
midwest_girl, If I Asked
http://midwest-girl.livejournal.com/294.html (http://midwest-girl.livejournal.com/294.html)
this one is also AU.... and I really liked this one, of course I saved it.....
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Hi Jane! I've missed seeing you around. Earlier you recommended a fic. She posted an update today on LJ so I thought I'd include this:
New Story Posting
PINE CREEK - PART 1 (SEQUEL TO "Missing Motel Moments")
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"Ennis now knew what it was to long deep and ache hard…
and still not be able to give an answer or a solution,
other than to utter the name of Jack Fuckin Twist…*
both the cause and the cure for all his aching need."
http://haunted-by-bbm.livejournal.com/2483.html#cutid1
*As you all know, I LOVE Jack F. Twist! ;)
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YAY! I'll read them! For sure! ;D
And you know what I'm also waiting for, Mel! ;) :-*
OK, let me go on an internship at NASA and then write it!
Yes, I think I know what you are waiting for, and if I am thinking of the same thing you are thinking of, then...it is on its way, ch. 5 and 6 almost finished! :-*
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OK, let me go on an internship at NASA and then write it!
Yes, I think I know what you are waiting for, and if I am thinking of the same thing you are thinking of, then...it is on its way, ch. 5 and 6 almost finished! :-*
LOL!
Whoooo Mel!! Wonderful! :-*
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My original intent for this thread was to recommend Jack and Ennis Fanfic, as opposed to Ennis and OC Fanfic. I read Ennis and OC for a while, but it just does not appeal any more, in fact it makes me sad for Jack.
I'm still not sure what you're getting at - are AUs or canon stories that take place while Jack is alive the only kinds of BBM fanfics you think people should be reading, or writing? If this type of story is the "real deal" you're talking about, then are the rest... imaginary deals? Illegitimate deals? Maybe sort of literary dope deals?
If so, no good is going to come of that. Orthodoxy is to creativity what emphysema is to the human body.
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I would totally like to recommend this Jack/Ennis AU!AU GOING HOME, by one of one set in Scotland on the 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th of December 2006 :)
I feel it's an ABSOLUTE MUST READ and the response to it has been overwhelming. It's such a perfect, sweet and beautiful Christmas fic; so carefully written and her lovely and descriptive writing is such a joy to read :) I HIGHLY recommend it! I loved it so much and was very, very sorry to see it end.
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/35308.html
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/36224.html
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/37178.html
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/38198.html
Thank you H, SO much for this BEAUTIFUL and special Christmas gift :-*
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Things are gettin' lively in here!
I'm still not sure what you're getting at - are AUs or canon stories that take place while Jack is alive the only kinds of BBM fanfics you think people should be reading, or writing? If this type of story is the "real deal" you're talking about, then are the rest... imaginary deals? Illegitimate deals? Maybe sort of literary dope deals?
If so, no good is going to come of that. Orthodoxy is to creativity what emphysema is to the human body.
Marge-not to put words in her mouth but I think Janie is just putting out some suggested reading for those who are fond of E/J fic. I don't think she is trying to make any type of implication as to what people "should" read or write.
Jane-I'm gonna send you my story speadsheet-you can pick out the one's that you would recommend :-*
As for "Going Home: A Christmas Tale in Four Parts" I have to agree-EXCELLENT! It is AU!AU (so stay away Jane ;D )
and has been sitting on the back of my mind for a week now. I've read it 3 times.
Janie-since this is your topic, maybe you can keep all the links to the recommended stories at the top of the original post and update periodically. The recommendations are very helpful to me and I'm open to any kind.
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I would totally like to recommend this Jack/Ennis AU!AU GOING HOME, by one of one set in Scotland on the 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th of December 2006 :)
I feel it's an ABSOLUTE MUST READ and the response to it has been overwhelming. It's such a perfect, sweet and beautiful Christmas fic; so carefully written and her lovely and descriptive writing is such a joy to read :) I HIGHLY recommend it! I loved it so much and was very, very sorry to see it end.
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/35308.html
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/36224.html
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/37178.html
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/38198.html
Thank you H, SO much for this BEAUTIFUL and special Christmas gift :-*
Oh I second (or maybe third...) this rec!! I loved this one so so much and would love a sequel (hint, hint, Helen ;) )
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I dunno Mandy....I can kind of see him as David in Six Feet Under! ;D
oh man, did that ever just put an idea in my head... ::) Seriously though, can I call dibs on this plot bunny???
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oh man, did that ever just put an idea in my head... ::) Seriously though, can I call dibs on this plot bunny???
You serious Mandy??! OMG! *dies* I adore Six Feet Under, I think David is adorable! ::)
I'm so excited! ;D
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You serious Mandy??! OMG! *dies* I adore Six Feet Under, I think David is adorable! ::)
I'm so excited! ;D
Me too!! And for some reason I read your post and a story idea immediately came to mind... like I want to write it RIGHT NOW! Guh, what to do when I already have two fics going?? Well, this next chapter of TLBoH will be the last I think, so maybe I'll start in on this new plot bunny then...
sorry, Jane! I know this is way way off topic... By the way, I really like the idea of this being a thread to recommend finished fics.
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Oh I second (or maybe third...) this rec!! I loved this one so so much and would love a sequel (hint, hint, Helen ;) )
Me too!!! PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE
*BEGS*
*BEGS SOME MORE*
*AND EVEN MORE*
:-*
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Me too!! And for some reason I read your post and a story idea immediately came to mind... like I want to write it RIGHT NOW! Guh, what to do when I already have two fics going?? Well, this next chapter of TLBoH will be the last I think, so maybe I'll start in on this new plot bunny then...
sorry, Jane! I know this is way way off topic... By the way, I really like the idea of this being a thread to recommend finished fics.
Mandy, I would seriously heart you so big if you did this story! I think it's really exciting and would LOVE to read it!! I can hardly believe you ran with this!! Squeeee!
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Me too!!! PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE
*BEGS*
*BEGS SOME MORE*
*AND EVEN MORE*
:-*
Maybe if we all gang up on her? Please Helen??? ::)
Mandy, I would seriously heart you so big if you did this story! I think it's really exciting and would LOVE to read it!! I can hardly believe you ran with this!! Squeeee!
June, you've killed me giving me this idea... I seriously just wrote a page of notes in about 5 minutes, I think I already have enough ideas for about the first 5 chapters of this thing... um yeah :-\ I think I'm going to go with it!
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Maybe if we all gang up on her? Please Helen??? ::)
Uhm YEAH!! Let's do that! ;D Good idea, Mandy! ;D
June, you've killed me giving me this idea... I seriously just wrote a page of notes in about 5 minutes, I think I already have enough ideas for about the first 5 chapters of this thing... um yeah :-\ I think I'm going to go with it!
Oh God! 5 chapters! I feel faint! I can't get David/Ennis out of my mind now....I don't think I'll be able to sleep ::) And I SO need to, right now!
*fangirly SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE* ::)
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Miss Minch, if you neglect JBLAY for this foray into Ennis as David (and I don't know if I'm feelin' that), we will have words >:(
:-* O0
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LOL no worries Roux! JBLaY is my first priority (well, after getting the next chapter of Hope out... am I really thinking about a third fic??) I wouldn't let you down, hon :-* I actually spent most of today at work thinking where the next chapter will go!
And it won't exactly be Ennis as David, it will be Ennis as Ennis, just in a similar situation as David... does that make sense? maybe not... I guess you'll just have to read the first chapter and find out ;)
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I'm having the most trouble seeing him as an accountant, actually...
I dunno, Mika.....it's the only thing Ennis ever called "high-class entertainment!" :)
What does AU/AU and AU!AU mean?
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Elle-
Aren't you supposed to be in the chat watching a movie?
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I dunno, Mika.....it's the only thing Ennis ever called "high-class entertainment!" :)
What does AU/AU and AU!AU mean?
AU!AU and AU/AU both mean Alternative universe!Alternative Universe! Basically meaning, not only is the ending changed (Jack and Ennis get that sweet life) but the two main characters are placed in a completely different setting all together, in modern times or Jack as a criminal Ennis as FBI agent, etc. If anyone wants to elaborate, feel free!
Hope that helps Elle :-*
And sorry again Jane, we've gotten seriously OT tonight :-\
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AU!AU and AU/AU both mean Alternative universe!Alternative Universe! Basically meaning, not only is the ending changed (Jack and Ennis get that sweet life) but the two main characters are placed in a completely different setting all together, in modern times or Jack as a criminal Ennis as FBI agent, etc. If anyone wants to elaborate, feel free!
Hope that helps Elle :-*
And sorry again Jane, we've gotten seriously OT tonight :-\
Ah little Mandy, don't you fret, s'awright, s'awright. ;) I so wanted to reply to a lot of the posts today, but I was at stinky work all day and half the night, so alas I could not... So I thank you little Mandy, :-*
J
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Hi Jane! I've missed seeing you around. Earlier you recommended a fic. She posted an update today on LJ so I thought I'd include this:
New Story Posting
PINE CREEK - PART 1 (SEQUEL TO "Missing Motel Moments")
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"Ennis now knew what it was to long deep and ache hard…
and still not be able to give an answer or a solution,
other than to utter the name of Jack Fuckin Twist…*
both the cause and the cure for all his aching need."
http://haunted-by-bbm.livejournal.com/2483.html#cutid1
*As you all know, I LOVE Jack F. Twist! ;)
Hello Friend Leslie, thanks for this additional link to haunted_by_bbm's story, yes indeedy, she is continuing to flesh out the story! :D I just love reading more of Summer of '63, and this also falls into my own personal favourite category: Real Deal.
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Marge-not to put words in her mouth but I think Janie is just putting out some suggested reading for those who are fond of E/J fic. I don't think she is trying to make any type of implication as to what people "should" read or write.
I've sent you a PM about that.
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Hey Marge, I was working on my reply last night, but I could not finish it for falling asleep on my feet.
Here is my reply so far:
Things are gettin' lively in here!
Marge-not to put words in her mouth but I think Janie is just putting out some suggested reading for those who are fond of E/J fic. I don't think she is trying to make any type of implication as to what people "should" read or write.
Roubx sweetie, you are a mind reader! :) That is exactly my reply to Marge, but I could not reply all day and half the night... so thank you for performing that mind-meld. :-*
Marge Innavera: I started this thread to share titles of Jack and Ennis fanfic, the titles of the Jack and Ennis fanfic that I liked best. If anyone likes the same kind of fanfic as I, then my recs will be like gold, IMO. Whomever does not have an affinity for Jack and Ennis fanfic, oh well.....
Jane-I'm gonna send you my story spreadsheet-you can pick out the one's that you would recommend :-*
As for "Going Home: A Christmas Tale in Four Parts" I have to agree-EXCELLENT! It is AU!AU (so stay away Jane ;D )
and has been sitting on the back of my mind for a week now. I've read it 3 times.
Rouxb, I liked this story just fine, in fact it keeps popping into my mind too, and I only read it once, two days ago. I am going to read it again this weekend for sure. It is a great story, and it is Jack and Ennis, after all. I want to add my voice to the chorus! :D
Janie-since this is your topic, maybe you can keep all the links to the recommended stories at the top of the original post and update periodically. The recommendations are very helpful to me and I'm open to any kind.
Rouxb that is an excellent idea, I will do that this weekend, put all the recommendations in the second post of this thread. I look forward to comparing your spreadsheet to mine, I will PM you my addy. I will send you my spreadsheet if you want, even though it is really just an unfinished hodgepodge of notes right now... :P
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I'm still not sure what you're getting at - are AUs or canon stories that take place while Jack is alive the only kinds of BBM fanfics you think people should be reading, or writing?
Hi Marge, sorry for taking so long to get back to you. Just to clarify, I do not feel the need to try and dictate what kinds of BBM fanfic other people read, whatever floats their boat. I do have an opinion about the different kinds of BBM fanfic and RPS fanfic, but that is not the purpose of this thread.
The only purpose of this thread it to promote Jack and Ennis fanfic, any fanfic as long as it is Jack and Ennis. AU, Canon, filler, Real Deal, it don't matter. As long as it is about Jack and Ennis. However if other posters want to post other stuff here, well I guess there's nothin I can do about that....
Just to clarify, Real Deal is a description that I created, to define the fanfic that is filler story. Stuff written to flesh out the story. Like Belgianboy writes, like haunted_by_BBM writes, I know that there are others.... Whomever writes about the FNIT, SNIT, the Reunion, you know, that kind of stuff. That is what I classify as Real Deal.
.... If this type of story is the "real deal" you're talking about, then are the rest... imaginary deals? Illegitimate deals? Maybe sort of literary dope deals?
LOL :laugh: :laugh:
If so, no good is going to come of that. Orthodoxy is to creativity what emphysema is to the human body.
I am sorry if you thought I was trying to censor, that was not my intention. Just wanted a list of my fav Jack and Ennis fanfics. And I thought I would share them here.
Marge, I niver ever knew about you as a writer before now. But now that I do, I will check out your stuff soon. So in a nutshell, this thread is not meant to censor anything.... but the thread itself is devoted to Jack and Ennis fanfic.
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Just to clarify, Real Deal is a description that I created, to define the fanfic that is filler story.
Thanks for that - I didn't really know what you were meaning earlier. :)
Hey and great that you like my story :) Thanks!
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Just to clarify, Real Deal is a description that I created, to define the fanfic that is filler story.
Thanks for that - I didn't really know what you were meaning earlier. :)
Hey and great that you like my story :) Thanks!
Hi Helen!
you bet I like your story, I can't stop thinking about it! I like all the Scottish idioms and expressions, phrasing, and of course I like the way you have portrayed our boys. :D I have been wondering, are you going to keep writing about them?? (continiue this story...) That would be nice... ;D
Jane
1_of_one, Going Home: A Christmas tale in four parts
http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/35308.html (http://1-of-one.livejournal.com/35308.html)
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guh, could you see Ennis as a funeral home director??
I could see Ennis or Jack in a cross over of 6 Feet Under
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Hi Jane,
I'm just popping in here to say that I think this is a really neat idea for a thread. Thanks for all the great recommendations (to you and everyone else here on this thread).
:-*
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Here is my next rec: This one is an oldie but a real goodie, I think it was written way back last spring. It is an AU story, and rates 9 on a scale of 1 to 10. It has this one really romantical moment that I have gone back and read over and over a few times, ;) !
Jenny, Big Boots Of Pain
Hi Jane,
Thanks for this recommendation! I just finished reading it tonight (it seems I'm a bit slow to this party...), but now I'm curious about what your favorite romantic moment is!
cheers
Amanda
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Hi Jane,
Thanks for this recommendation! I just finished reading it tonight (it seems I'm a bit slow to this party...), but now I'm curious about what your favorite romantic moment is!
cheers
Amanda
Awright, I'll spill it, it's the part about the photo of the two boys. I thought that little story, and the just trying to visualize the photo is very romantic and lovely. So nice of their friend to send them that little surprise picture! :-* I have kept my eye open for two shots of Jack and Ennis to photoshop together, but the two I have don't really work, at least not that I can visualize. Jack is in the right pose, but his expression is all wrong, and Ennis' expression doesn't really match either. I dunno, maybe it's just me, what do you think?
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Hi Jane,
Well the way I picture it, Jack is seated behind Ennis... maybe Jack is on a log and Ennis is sitting with his back to him between his legs and Jack is sort of leaning forward and around to kiss his cheek. I don't know why I see it that way (maybe I'll have to go re-read that part of the story). In the two pics you have it looks like they'd be side by side.
It really is a very sweet moment. Thanks again for the recommendation.
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Yeah, I think you've got it, and the two pics that I have do not work, oh well... I love visualizing it the way you said though! :-* I can see it in my head just fine, ;D
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Hi Jane,
Thanks for starting this thread, I'm always looking for recs of really good E & J fics :D May I be allowed to add one of my own personal favourites?
White Picket Fences and Apple Trees: http://midget-size.livejournal.com/2912.html#cutid1 (http://midget-size.livejournal.com/2912.html#cutid1)
It is now into it's second part but the first part is complete.
Can I also add my name to the list of people who enjoyed Helen's delightful Christmas and New Year story - being Scottish it was a real treat to read it - the locations and accents were spot on! :)
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Hello Merrobot!
Hey great that you have one to add, I don't even know that one, so thank you! Rouxb had a great suggestion so for those who don't know, all the recs are being compiled in the first post of this thread, I will add this one to it and the ones I am about to add tonight.
Thanks again to everyone for their contributions to this thread. Yea Jack and Ennis! :D
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Ok, two recs again this time, cause one of them is a one-shot and it takes only five mins to read, but it is good and I saved it....
wannabebrit, Empty
http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/701088.html#cutid1 (http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/701088.html#cutid1)
Description: Canon, Real Deal. It takes place the night Jack drops Ennis off after the Reunion fishing trip. Angsty and heart-wrenching.... :'( 7 pages long.
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bailey, Just Another New Kid In Town
http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg141255#msg141255 (http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg141255#msg141255)
Ok here is the 2nd rec, it is by a very prolific writer name a Bailey, AKA baileymoyes. This story is AU, Jack and his mother move to town and move in with Uncle Harold, Jack meets star pitcher Ennis Del Mar. They are both still in high school. 32 chapters, complete. The link is through the Dave Cullen Forum.
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I definitely second Just Another New Kid in Town :D
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I really enjoyed 'Just Another New Kid in Town," too. It's funny and sweet and not too sad. I really like how Jack & Ennis's loving relationship develops, and how they explore everything with each other. cc33
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The author of Cabin Fever, pairofdeuces, was in the middle of writing a really long story called Lost that seems to have staled out a while back. It was up to chapter 17 and can be found on pairofdeuces live journal mixed in with Cabin Fever. I was wondering if anyone knows about this story or if they've heard any rumblings about it being continued. I got sort of hooked on it. It's much, much different than Cabin Fever.
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Of course there are the stories:
For a Little While, Some Silver Lining and Over the Bridge (these 3 are a trilogy- all completed) and Nobody's Angel (in progress and worth the wait... and usually updated pretty frequently) by maidenofthesea. They're all really, really good.
http://maidenofthesea.livejournal.com/ (http://maidenofthesea.livejournal.com/)
And the classic 48 Days, which is a great one for those wanting completed stories... And, for which there is now a promised sequel (or so they say).
http://testa-dura.livejournal.com/ (http://testa-dura.livejournal.com/)
cheers
Amanda
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Hey Amanda, thanks for helpin' out! :-* I was going to get to 48 Days sooner or later, but of course that is one of the premiere Ennis and Jack fanfics. And Testa_Dura said she was going to write a sequel, yeaaaa!!! ;D
I am going to add all of your recs to the OP of the thread, here is it's link:
http://72.232.132.224/forum/index.php/topic,6828.msg128645.html#msg128645 (http://72.232.132.224/forum/index.php/topic,6828.msg128645.html#msg128645)
PS Amanda: Sorry, I don't know what's what with Lost, but I will add it as one of your recs anyway. Thanks Bud...
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Janie-
Is "delMar Painting" to AU!AU for this compilation or should I move it to the other non-E/J thread?
It is moving up the list of my favorites. Thanks for making me step outside my cube again Minch!
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Janie-
Is "delMar Painting" to AU!AU for this compilation or should I move it to the other non-E/J thread?
It is moving up the list of my favorites. Thanks for making me step outside my cube again Minch!
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Hey Rouxb, that's a tough one..... ultimately it is Ennis and Jack, so you don't have to move it..... but it hasn't been recommended yet, is this an official recommendation Rouxb? .....Rouxb, you are gonna hafta start shouldering some of the burden of updating the OP, :P. (j/k) ;)
J
PS Rouxb and all Readers of del Mar Painting: did you see the drabble that b73 wrote today on dMP? It's just like she added another chapter, and it's gooooooood!
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Jane ~ do you mean 'Autopsy Mauve'? God, it was brilliant! I loved it SO much and was SO thankful AND surprised to see it come up!
I have about 5 or 6 absolute fave fics and dMP is one of the best imo. I think Maggie is a genius and she writes like an angel :)
Thanks Roux :)
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Thanks for making me step outside my cube again Minch!
I do what I can ;)
I think Maggie is a genius and she writes like an angel
me too! I'm the same way June, I have about 5 or 6 faves and I think three of Maggie's fics are right at the top :)
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Wow, I don't know how I didn't think to recommend this one right away. In honor of our very own fanfic mod, A Love Born From Steel should definitely be on the list of (very sweet) Jack and Ennis fanfics. Also the sequel Through the Veil of Time.
I think I'm just going to post the links to the threads here on this forum about these stories.
A Love Born from Steel - http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,312.0.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,312.0.html)
Through the Veil of Time- http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,2981.0.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,2981.0.html)
Also, I don't know if people have noticed yet, but I thought I'd report that:
haunted_by_BBM's PINE CREEK (SEQUEL TO "Missing Motel Moments")
Has been updated recently.
:D
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I don't know if people have noticed yet, but I thought I'd report that:
haunted_by_BBM's PINE CREEK (SEQUEL TO "Missing Motel Moments")
Has been updated recently.
:D
Ah yes Amanda, I have been slacking off. I was going to go back and add those two links to the OP, and also the links for the second story by 1 of One. Never enought time....
Again to remind everyone, all the recs are being copied to the first post on Page One of this thread.
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Wow, I don't know how I didn't think to recommend this one right away. In honor of our very own fanfic mod, A Love Born From Steel should definitely be on the list of (very sweet) Jack and Ennis fanfics. Also the sequel Through the Veil of Time.
Amanda,
Thanks so much for that recommendation! I really appreciate it.
For anyone who is wondering, I do plan to update Through The Veil Of Time, very soon! Real life interfered in the form of the holidays and I fell behind. But the Christmas tree is down, the decorations put away, and I am getting back on track.
Leslie
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I second Amanda's rec... A Love Born From Steel was my first fan fic ever and it still brings a smile to my face to think about it... it showed me Jack and Ennis could have that sweet life :)
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Amanda,
Thanks so much for that recommendation! I really appreciate it.
No problem Bud! :-* A Love Born From Steel was also the very first fanfic that I read ever! I really do think it's great (and... like I said, sweet... which is always good).
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Well it is way past time for me to recommend another great Jack and Ennis fanfic. The next one I am recommending is my personal favourite, I wish there was more from this writer, she is dam good! :D
royandronnie, Never Enough Sleep
http://www.davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg277142#msg277142 (http://www.davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg277142#msg277142)
This is a filler story about Jack and Ennis' fishing trip on the 10th anniversary of SNIT.
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Here is the next recommendation:
This is AU!AU! teenage Jack and Ennis, coming of age story, very sweet and innocent, by one of the more prolific BBM fic writers.
B73, Lake Geneva
The easiest way to access all the chapters in order is through the Dave Cullen Link here:
http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg371030#msg371030 (http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=4664.msg371030#msg371030)
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Hi there,
I wanted to let people know that An Unexpected Visitor and its sequeul Rodeo Circuit by rabenkoenigin (the author of Whispering) are both now complete! The last and 18th chapter of Rodeo Circuit was recently posted.
Link to the first chapter (11 chapters total) of An Unexpected Visitor:
http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/425009.html (http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/425009.html)
Link to the first chapter (18 chapters total) of Rodeo Circuit:
http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/519312.html#cutid1 (http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/519312.html#cutid1)
:D
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Hi there,
I wanted to let people know that An Unexpected Visitor and its sequeul Rodeo Circuit by rabenkoenigin (the author of Whispering) are both now complete! The last and 18th chapter of Rodeo Circuit was recently posted.
Link to the first chapter (11 chapters total) of An Unexpected Visitor:
http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/425009.html (http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/425009.html)
Link to the first chapter (18 chapters total) of Rodeo Circuit:
http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/519312.html#cutid1 (http://community.livejournal.com/brokebackslash/519312.html#cutid1)
:D
cool Amanda! completed stories I like!
J
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cool Amanda! completed stories I like!
J
I figured you'd approve! :-* :D
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Has anybody started reading Camden yards? It's by debutante9 and it's the first thing I am reading from her. It has just started and It's a very interesting story. Should we make a seperate thread for it because I saw that there is already a thread for her RPS stories.
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Has anybody started reading Camden yards? It's by debutante9 and it's the first thing I am reading from her. It has just started and It's a very interesting story. Should we make a seperate thread for it because I saw that there is already a thread for her RPS stories.
Hi Melissa!
Actually, this thread is for completed Jack and Ennis stories. I have heard of Camden Yards, but I am not starting it yet, what is there, only like three chapters so far?? :-\ How can you stand the suspense of new stories? :o :o
Jane
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Hi Melissa!
Actually, this thread is for completed Jack and Ennis stories. I have heard of Camden Yards, but I am not starting it yet, what is there, only like three chapters so far?? :-\ How can you stand the suspense of new stories? :o :o
Jane
Hey Jane,
Had no idea where to post this, Leslie has made a seperate thread for the story though! You don't read ongoing stories anymore?
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Hey Jane,
Had no idea where to post this, Leslie has made a seperate thread for the story though! You don't read ongoing stories anymore?
Hi Melissa:
Ha! Not by a long shot!! I read and I read and I read, but I try not to start new stories 'cause I don't like that they stop so soon.... I have several Work In Progress stories that I am reading right now.... but here is not the place to recommend them, soooo, maybe I will see you in the chat room some time and we can swap recs? :)
Jane
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Hi Melissa!
Actually, this thread is for completed Jack and Ennis stories. I have heard of Camden Yards, but I am not starting it yet, what is there, only like three chapters so far?? :-\ How can you stand the suspense of new stories? :o :o
Jane
There are four chapters and as Melissa said, I started a thread for it, with links. I'll keep it updated over there.
Leslie
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Hi Melissa:
Ha! Not by a long shot!! I read and I read and I read, but I try not to start new stories 'cause I don't like that they stop so soon.... I have several Work In Progress stories that I am reading right now.... but here is not the place to recommend them, soooo, maybe I will see you in the chat room some time and we can swap recs? :)
Jane
Yeah just realised I am never in the chat room, have only been there once or twice! Hopefully I will be able to log in tonight after coming back from seeing Brokeback Mountain, the play in Amsterdam! I am so excited!
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This is my first time in this forum. And I saw this thread so here I am. Seems like some of you guys rec some fanfics to a newbie like me. Well thanks a lot. The effort surely appreciated. I will start reading the fanfic called "Whispering" rec by welliwont.
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This is my first time in this forum. And I saw this thread so here I am. Seems like some of you guys rec some fanfics to a newbie like me. Well thanks a lot. The effort surely appreciated. I will start reading the fanfic called "Whispering" rec by welliwont.
welcome!
I´m very happy for you - you have much to look forward to. There are a LOT of great stories out there. Any questions you might have, feel free to ask them!
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welcome!
I´m very happy for you - you have much to look forward to. There are a LOT of great stories out there. Any questions you might have, feel free to ask them!
Hello Buffymon ,
Well thank you. I seen your number of post and wow you posted a lot, more than one thousand posts or something. And look at me, my "number of post" is just 2. Guess I'm a newbie for sure. Anyway, thanks Buffymon. I saw other posters rec some fanfics of Ennis and Jack. Thanks to other posters who rec the fanfics. if I have some time I might a took at them.
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Some good recommendations here. Many of these are among my favorite stories, so I'm hoping the ones i haven't read are equally good.