The request lines are open!

[sinkwriter]

Okay, so I really, really wanted a Tenth Doctor/David Tennant user pic, and darling, generous greatbriton gave me the opportunity to ask for one when she posted this meme in her LiveJournal.

In fact, she went well beyond the call of duty because she let me make suggestion after suggestion, and then she let me send her some photos, all so she could make me what I envisioned in my crazy little mind. In fact, I told her she should change her name to "ReallyfreakingawesomeBriton" because "great" no longer covered how wonderful she's been. But she wisely decided to keep her user name, because that's really long and tiring to type. *GRIN*

Anyway, the meme she used stated that the first ten people to comment to her post would get a customized icon of their choosing. In return, the requester has to post the same meme in their journal and offer to do something creative that they enjoy (like writing fiction, or making icons, or whatever).

GreatBriton made me some fun user pics (see above for one of them, whoo!), so it's my turn to offer something of myself. I can't make cool icons, I don't have the tools or knowledge for such a thing, but I can offer something else:

I can write for you.

Therefore, the first TEN people to comment in this post (heh, my chatty replies will not be included in the count) get to request a writing of their choosing from me. It can be a review/commentary of a favorite television episode, or it can be a piece of fanfiction. If it's fiction, you can even suggest a pairing, or name an individual character you'd prefer I focus on. (Within reason. I have a small handful of things I won't write, but I'm generally flexible.) Who knows? Your requests may help me jump-start my creative writing muse, which is always a good thing.

Fandoms I can do:

The X-Files, The West Wing, Supernatural, Bones, NCIS, or Prison Break. Firefly, possibly.

I can even try Farscape or Doctor Who, but I'm new to those shows so I don't know how strong the character voices will be (I'd have to take the time to watch some episodes and try to get them into my head, in order to do them right).


I can't promise anything extraordinarily lengthy (after all, ten stories and/or reviews is a lot to put together and it will obviously take me some time), but I will do my very best to write something (one hopes) entertaining and interesting for you to read.

I don't like when memes force you to post in your own journal, so if you request something from me and don't feel that you have the time or creative interest to offer something to your own f-list, don't feel obligated to post this in your journal.

However, if you are motivated to give it a try in a way that you can offer, go for it. The possibilities are out there: fiction, drabbles, icons, vids, meta, whatever you like! I'd love to see what you may be inspired to create.

So. greatbriton did such an amazing job and was so generous with her time that I offer her first crack at suggesting something she'd like me to write. (Briton, I don't believe it will occur, but if ten people happen to post before you, don't feel like you can't suggest something -- I will make the time to write for you, no matter what! I owe you big for all the work you put in to make those icons for me. *hugs*)

As for the rest of you... what may I do for you? :)

Comments

[bardsmaid.livejournal.com]

Heehee. I was just about to power down after making a Lj entry of my own, so my wish is... a mail from you letting me know what's been going on in your life recently. :-)

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

I can handle that! In fact, it was already on my 'to do' list, so I feel like I'm kind of cheating you. LOL.

:D

[greatbriton.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you like the icons. It makes me happy. ;)

Ooh Oooh! *thinks*

I would really love, if its at all possible, some Booth/Angela. Doesn't have to be all...shippy or anything like that. Just some scene or situation with them being the main focus is all. The show didn't give them enough scenes together and they were so good. I loved their little banter and slight flirting.

I would love you tremendously if that's possible. :)

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

Of course it's possible! Almost anything's possible in fanfictionland, LOL.

Besides, Booth and Angela have a well-established banter on the show; at least, from my point of view they seem like wonderful friends and I always loved how well they seemed to 'get' each other, even all the way back in season 1.

Hmmmm... I'll have to think on this, see what stirs up. *GRIN* I'll post it on my LJ when it's done and make sure to alert you to it.

Thanks for playing! Heeheeee.

[jordle.livejournal.com]

A West Wing Fic for moi? It would be awesome if you could. I'm so disillusioned with fandoms that even reading fanfic feels like a chore nowadays so how about I help you get your creative juices going and you help me and my reading!!

I'm not sure if you write this but I'd love a Toby/Josh friendship fic.

No pressure though :D

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

*giggling at your user pic* That thing cracks me up every time you use it. LOL. Jazz hands are like the antithesis of Toby's personality which of course is why it's so hilarious.

I love you for requesting West Wing. That was the source of my very first fan fiction -- reading it and writing it. I would be delighted to write a Toby and Josh friendship fic for you, my darling Jordan. And I hope it doesn't disillusion you even further. *GRIN*

I haven't watched my West Wing DVDs in a while. I may have to catch a few eps just to get Toby and Josh's voices back in my head. Watch West Wing? Gee, what a chore. LOL.

Thank you for coming by and making a request! My muse is appreciative of the challenge. :D

[krazykitkat.livejournal.com]

I think we need to get together and see what shows we have in common...because I think there's more than a few!

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

Seriously, Kat! It's a shame we don't live closer because I think we could have some major fun marathon-viewing our favorite shows and talking characters.

I know you from West Wing fandom, of course, and I'm about to start reading your sister's NCIS fiction. What are some of the other shows you are watching or used to watch?

:)

P.S. Love your sweet Kaylie user pic. Firefly -- what a great show. ♥

P.S. again. How's your creative muse stirring up on those A to Z pieces? Just remember not to overwhelm yourself. Take 'em one at a time. Pick one that inspires you most and forget about the others until you're ready to tackle them! Or, you know, I'll shut up now and let you handle it the way you want to handle it. LOL.

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

P.S. You never said... is there anything I can write for you, lovely Kat? Episode analysis, fanfic, anything?

:)

[la-tante.livejournal.com]

eeeee, sherry, write for me!!! bones or supernatural omg that would so great!!!!!

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

*laughing and laughing*

You want to narrow that down for me, or do you have a preference, Julia? *BIG GRIN* Any particular character(s) you like best?

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

P.S. Your enthusiasm is awesome. Heee.

[la-tante.livejournal.com]

well i love the way you write and a chance to have you do something just for me is pretty darn cool!

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

Thank you! That is a huge compliment, and I am grateful for it. ♥

So... you haven't replied to my follow-up question. Do you have a leaning toward one or the other -- Bones or Supernatural? Any character preferences? Or are you leaving it up to me? (Oh no. LOL.)

:D

[la-tante.livejournal.com]

oh! i somehow missed that....ah geez i guess i could really use some fluffy bones stuff--i'm so broken by my svu pain that booth and bones in love might really help. does that help?

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

Heh heh hehhhhhhhh.

I usually focus on Jack and Angela (after all, Jack is my guy, LOL). I've never written Booth and Bones. *wide-eyed* This is going to be a huge challenge for me. Seriously, you have no idea. *laughing*

I accept! And I'll do my best to give you something feel-good. *pats your shoulder* What happened on SVU? I'm sorry they're causing you pain.

[la-tante.livejournal.com]

oh oh oh svu......... i can't even. i started watching it just a few months ago (i'm still catching up and am in season 8 of 10) because i had developed a huge fancrush on chris meloni after watching oz, and jenn (surreallis) was totally egging me on! and it's the most angsty show ever. the ust between liv (mariska hargitay) and elliot (chris meloni) is insane, and dick wolf, the evil mastermind who created all those law and order nightmares, has refused to make them go to bed together. or face up to their emo-fuckwittedness or even just talk!! and i can't stop watching it and it just gets darker and darker emotionally.

so bones is my happy place show (which is kinda funny since there are always rotting corpses everywhere), but it's so just sweet, and everyone knows that booth and bones are meant to be including the show runners, so that's where things'll go and that makes me relaxed and happy and not so worried all the time. oh yeah. tv is for relaxing and escaping, right?

and anyway, you'll do great writing bones and booth! it's fun to try a challenge right? jack will always be there waiting for you to come back to him and angela. booth knows he's in love with bones; she just needs a push to figure it out for herself! so go shove 'em!!!!
xo
j

[65pigeons.livejournal.com]

You know what would be awesome? I remember after you finished watching Farscape you mentioned that you were considering writing a response to it. I'd love to see that, if you feel like it, what you thought of different parts of the show. I haven't read much Farscape meta (though I'm sure it's out there), and I bet you'd write something really interesting (or weepy and flaily, which totally works too, LOL). Seriously though, no pressure. Do what requests you feel like!

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

A commentary on my response to Farscape? I think I can handle that! Actually, I think it would be really challenging but fun.

*giggles nervously* I hope I do you proud, because to me, nothing touches your awesome picspam about that show. If I hadn't already been watching it, you would have made me want to start immediately. *GRIN*

Thank you for playing. Heeee.

(And I hope by the time my commentary is ready for posting, I actually have a Farscape icon to use for it. LOL. I'm working on it, I swear!)

[65pigeons.livejournal.com]

Yay!

Aww. *blushes* That picspam was totally a labor of obsession, lol. You're responses are probably different though, so I am excited!

Thank you for playing. Heeee.

*is totally nervous* I also asked for something from greatbriton so now I REALLY have to post this.

[ladysophiekitty.livejournal.com]

Would Cam/Hodgins be okay for you?

Awesome userpic, by the way! I really must watch DW one of these days

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

My lovely ladysophiekitty, I would be delighted to try my hand at writing something Cam & Hodgins-related for you. :D

You know what's funny? I saw your name in my email inbox, and I totally thought you were going to have me write Booth/Brennan! *laughs uproariously* I was not expecting Cam/Hodgins at all! This should be interesting. I'll have to watch a few Bones episodes just to get their banter into my head. That will be fun. Thanks for the challenge! :)

And yes, you really must check out David Tennant in Doctor Who. He's adorable. I just want to mess his hair up. Heeee.

[ladysophiekitty.livejournal.com]

I was tempted, but there aren't very many CH fics out there and TONS of BB ones. *tear*

'sides, I'm getting too predictable *grin*

Edited for grammar issues

[accordingtomel.livejournal.com]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :D

Re: Cadgins (in case that wasn't obvious, ROFL ;D)

I will be content to leave the fandom if the Cam/Hodgins legacy has potential to live on in others....*happy sigh* ;)

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

*laughing and laughing and laughing*

You say this now, but I have NO idea yet what I'm going to write about the two of them! I can't promise it's going to be any good. LOL.

I knew you'd get a kick out of Sophie's request. You are an original Cam/Hodgins shipper. *GRIN*

So, which Bones episodes are best to watch for getting a good sense of the two of them and their banter, Mel? Do you have any you can recommend for decent Cam & Hodgins scenes? I figure, if anyone would know, it would be you! :D

[accordingtomel.livejournal.com]

Um, there's some decent stuff in season 3....but I'd have to do some research.

In this season, the stuff that immediately comes to mind is:

"The Perfect Pieces in the Purple Pond"
"The Bone that Blew" (this is the single episode that won me over....wow, I need a life) ;)

In all honesty, they don't ever have a hell of a lot of screen time together. I really think a lot of what I've written for them has just come from small interactions and then I've extrapolated.

I'll check out my "cadgins" tag on my journal and see what I come up with. Or my "thought" tag, which I usually put for episode thoughts.

I really felt like after "The Bone that Blew", they were getting a LOT more screen time together. But if you want a more productive list, give me a little bit of time. One of their first interactions back in season 2 is hilarious too. He calls her a "wanktard" ;). I think I used that in one of my fics once. Or I meant to, if I haven't already, haha!

Anyway, to me it seems like they've come a long way from the beginning of the season until now. There was definite tension/minor animosity between them back at the beginning of the season. But in the last 10 episodes or so, they really have started to act more like friends - grinning at each other, smirking at each other, seeming more comfortable and content in their interactions.

"The Princess and the Pear" is another one with slightly more interaction. Oh! And in my warped mind, there was some significance in "The Fire in the Ice". Here is the link to that post in my journal. Skip down to the bolded part :). You can ignore the rest. I was still kind of squee-y about Bones at this point. Two episodes later, I was fast becoming ready to give it up, ROFL! How things change so quickly ;)

(Sorry this is so insanely long! But, yeah...welll...this is what you get for asking me things, ROFL ;D)

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

Sorry this is so insanely long! But, yeah...welll...this is what you get for asking me things, ROFL

Are you kidding? I love when people give me long posts! *BIG GRIN*

And these are very helpful comments. I don't treasure watching some of this season's episodes, but it will help me to get a good sense of them to watch some of that evolution you discuss.

Also? I totally remember the time he called her a 'wanktard.' One of the funniest moments on the show. I love that word! I used it in my Jack/Angela fic a couple months ago because it amused me so much and was so very 'Jack.'

Thanks for all the recommendations! Let me know if you think of any others. I'll probably start watching my Season 2 DVDs anyway, because I'm going to be writing a Booth/Brennan story for LaTante, and a Booth and Angela story for GreatBriton, so I need to revive my Bones-themed brain. *GRIN*

[65pigeons.livejournal.com]

Not to jump in too randomly, but I've been totally weirdly intrigued by the idea of Cam/Hodgins recently. Because you know how she used to complain about Hodgins and Angela having sex all over the Jeffersonian?

Well, you know, maybe she wouldn't be complaining so much if she were the one having sex with Hodgins all over the Jeffersonian.

I am just saying.

[ladysophiekitty.livejournal.com]

I like your thinking, bb

[accordingtomel.livejournal.com]

Aww, isn't it so nice when someone makes you icons? I've been a whiny little whiner in the past before and begged people to make me icons, haha! This, however, does not sound like a whine request, so yay for that, LOL ;)

Another person on my f-list also posted this same meme. And while I'd totally love to do it right now, all I can really offer is fic ;). And considering I now currently have 4 unfinished fanfics that NEED to get done in the next month or so, I just don't think I can offer anything up at the moment :). Don't worry, I'm not requesting anything. I just wanted to come comment :)

Anyway, great icon! :D

[siapom.livejournal.com]

I'm taking you up on your offer. After all, it's always nice to have help feeling inspired to be creative.

My request: Fiction for NCIS

However, if that doesn't bring any creative leanings, pick a fandom of your own choosing and watch the following musical prompt: Focus (The video is a bit shaky, but it's the best vocal I could find.) :D

Thanks and feel free to pop over to my LJ. I'll be posting this asap. :)

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

Wheee! Thank you!

I'm new to NCIS fandom (only since January of this year), but I love it. I feel like I fell in love with it partly because it seems to be doing everything that Bones has dropped the ball on, you know what I mean? In fact, I think I got more annoyed with Hart Hanson, the more I found myself enjoying NCIS. It's been on for six years already and it still tries to develop its characters and keep them in character as best as possible, and they work as a quirky team. Whereas Bones fell apart by mid-season 3. *shakes head*

Anyway, I would absolutely love to try writing NCIS. Who are your favorites? Anything in particular you'd like, any characters you prefer I focus on, or do you want me to surprise you?

P.S. Is that "Focus" musical prompt linked to something because I can't find it. I'd like to watch it.

P.S. again, I will happily visit your LJ. Thanks for the invite. *GRIN*

[siapom.livejournal.com]

*glares at the link* That's what I get for not testing the link in a preview. lol Let's try this one: Focus If that doesn't work I can just upload the song.

As for NCIS, my only real favorites are Abby and McGee. But, I have a soft spot for Tony, too. (Who can resist a noble smartass, right? lol) However, feel free to surprise me if you'd like. I'm really not that picky. :)

[sinkwriter.livejournal.com]

A bit hard to hear, but sounds like an interesting song. :) I'm not familiar with the band. Where are they from?

As for NCIS, my only real favorites are Abby and McGee. But, I have a soft spot for Tony, too. (Who can resist a noble smartass, right? lol)

Heh. Exactly. I wasn't sure about Tony at first, but I like how they've developed him. I always like when you think one thing about him, and all of a sudden you realize he's been paying attention or he has the answer Gibbs needs, and you see he knows what he's doing. He just acts like a joker in between sometimes and that behavior often overshadows the talents. But no matter what, I definitely like him.

I adore Abby and McGee. Sometimes I wish we could have seen more of their dating relationship. Other times, I think it's kind of cool how the writers merely hint at it, or show slivers of jealousy on Tim's part or on Abby's part, so you know they do care about each other and are attracted to each other, even if they aren't a regular couple. It's unconventional. And I love it when they have their geek moments together, when they're working together to figure something out, and they're sharing Caf-Pow and high-fiving each other for their techno skills. It's so much fun to watch.

If you are so inclined, tell me what you like about Abby and McGee. (And Tony, if you like.)

:)

[siapom.livejournal.com]

Where are they from? Good question. *goes to look* Ah, the US. TN to be specific. :)

You just described my favorite part of the Abby/McGee dynamic, so feel free just be creative. I wouldn't want to hamper your style. lol