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[ajconstantine]

Muppet flailing over here that @outrageousring5655 created a podfic for my story Caramel Delight! They have a lovely voice and a talent for telling a story in a way that brings it to life. Go get in your ears!

Podfic for Caramel Delight

Hey, could anyone else use an adorable, angst free, meet cute as a distraction right now?

Surely I'm not the only one.

I'm thrilled to present to you my podfic for this fantastic story by @ajconstantine. It's warm! It's funny! It's sweet and horny and delightful and I strongly encourage you all to go check it out as soon as possible.

Also, thanks to @anotherwellkeptsecret for the absolutely stunning original art for this fic that I added text to for the podfic cover.

Listen Here

If audio isn't your thing, do yourself a favor and check out the original fic. It's so delightful and it will bring a smile to your face.

Read Original Here

[ajconstantine]

Oo, such an impressive collection of hand bound books! So honored to be included with so many fanfic writer giants!

2024 Bookbinding Review

Total Books Bound (2024): 136

Author Gifts: 47

Personal binds: 52

Other Gifts: 37

Links listed below:

Stories to brighten up your day, by @hotcrosspigeon

Leaves of Grass, by @laurashapiro-noreally

Selected Works by @julietk

Close Enough to Human, volumes 1 & 2 by @noodlefrog-omens

Bittersweet Omens by @heavenslittlehellion and IgneousFrizzle

You��re My Best Friend, volumes 1 & 2 by @theladydrgn and @sylwritesstuff

Selected Works by @ashfae

Bless the Fallen by @mordellestories

Aristocats’ Class and a Street Cat’s Style by @skimmingmilk and @sylwritesstuff

Petrichor & Parchment and Selected Works by @katnoggin

Let Me Love You and gladly ride the waves of life by @theladydrgn and @sylwritesstuff

Acts of Service by @stillseekwill

Of Espionage and Prophecy (or How to Accidentally, but Wholly, Fall in Love With a Soho Bookseller) by @rocksaltandroll

Love, and other Ineffable Things volumes 1 & 2 @ineffablepenguin and firenzia

Magnesium and Oil by quaid_poppinjack

Sunday’s Child by @theladydrgn and @sylwritesstuff

Dragon’s Heart and The Serpent and the Angel by @slow-burn-sally

Though Heaven Bar the Way by  @books-and-omens

Strange Moons volumes 1 & 2 by @racketghost

If Not Now, When by @ineffablefool

Greater Than Our Suffering by @theladydrgn and @sylwritesstuff

in the house we remain by @commodorecliche

Bleating Hearts volumes 1-3 by @hkblack

Being Gentle by @sodiumazideandothertoxins

Be Still My Soul, volumes 1 & 2 by @mirjam-writes

Always You by @theladydrgn and @sylwritesstuff

Terminus by @emotional-support-demon-crowley

The Longest Night by @charlottemadison42

and tell me who is victor and Selected Works by @ripeteeth

A Christmas Collection featuring stories by @entanglednow and WorseOmens

[ajconstantine]

Aww, my story Caramel Delight got recommended! Love that, I and look forward to reading the other recommendations on this list!

Good Omens - December reads part #2- fanfics recs 🤓🩷🎄

I ´ve decided to write a short summary each month about the books i read. I need this to let go of the stories, its a nice way of saying good-bye to them and to spread the love to the authors and to you. 🩷

I only read finished stories and rarely one-shots. You will find no WIPs in here, as i really like to dive deep into the plot and i keep losing track of WIPs. Also you will only find happy or at least hopeful endings here - i couldn´t handle anything else.

Also i try to find every author here on tumblr to link-to, but sadly some times i am out of luck. If you happen to know them, please tell them, write to me in the comments or DM me and i will update the post!

Ratings in ()

Multichapter Fanfics

Devour (E) by @tastymoves

Human AU. Ok, look here. I started with That´s what happens when you sign on the line - thinking it is a completed fic of 4 chapters. Turns out it actually stops kind of midst-story, because its a whole series. So i had to keep going through and read all the other (10!) fics to get the whole series, right? Crowley is in search of a professional dom and Aziraphale is not whom he would have chosen but very much who he needs. The stories are mostly about them having sessions in one or another way, their relational development is only a background-telling. Consists of 10 fics with timeline and another 10 oneshots with no clear timeline. Smut:Plot-Ratio = 90:10!

The Angel´s Gambit (T) by @dragonfire42

Crowley questions his angel, why he has a chessgame put up in his shop. So Aziraphale tells him, that he plays chess with Death. And why. A tale through their shared history. And an explanation, just to why Crowley slept as much as he did.

Artwork by @theeinkibus

Artist in residence (E) by @caedmon

Human AU. Crowley is a famous glasblower and has a 1 year residency at the Ineffable Museum. Aziraphale is a shy preservationist with a secret crush on Crowley. They meet and the rest is ineffable. Besides the typical plot there is a great part dedicated to dealing with anxiety and neurodiversity. This was very informative for me and i will have to take a deeper dive on ND too.

Most funny quote: "Pardon me, sir, but I think you might have lost your halo." 😇😅

Seriously, @caedmon is an incredible writer, everything they put out there is just a safe read. Go ahead and if you like her work just hit the subscribe-button to be on the safe side.

Beyond Understanding and Incapable of Being Put Into Words (E) by @beet-feet

After the end of S2, Crowley stays in the bookshop - more or less just to keep him occupied. When Aziraphale shows up months later, they talk - but not only. And it has consequences ... A little bit of angst, a little bit of smut and a little bit of plot - nicely put together. Mind the tags!

Most funny quote: "Someone help me, there are two of them, he thought to himself as he stood in the doorway to the kitchen shaking his head." 😅

Call me, my Dear (E) by @MimiRay

AU, though not only human. Aziraphale is a priest in a small town. One dark night on his way home he stumbles upon a starved and frozen creature and takes it in. Unbeknownst to him, Crowley is an incubus - a demon that feeds on sex. At least usually. But the priest has a secret on his own, too. As the walls are quite thin, it doesn´t take Crowley long to detect it.

A soft and hot and somehow still tender story.

Most touching quote: "Immortal or not, he was, after all, a human at heart." 🩷

Drive me to the moon (E) by @captainblou

Human AU, Crowley is a rally driver and Aziraphale is a professional dancer. For a charity event they get to drive a rally together. Wouldn´t be any problem, if they would like each other. Which they don´t. Enemies to friends to lovers-story you really can dive in to. 🤓 What i really liked about it: Crowley has a vulv🩷 but wears a binder and goes by he/him. Gave me a lot to think.

Caramel delight (E) by @ajconstantine

Human AU. Crowley is happy, when his shitty neighbours finally move. He is even more happy, when he sees his new neighbour moving in. It is only polite to welcome him with a glass of homemade caramel sauce, right? Or to show him the best restaurants nearby or how to cook the sauce himself. Lucky for him, Aziraphale has an other strength than cooking ... 😅

I just tumbled upon this author but will definitely read more of her/him/them!

Oneshots

All i need, darling, is a life in your shape (G) by @mortuarybees

Set after S1, the angel and the demon find themselves spending more an more time together. But what does it mean? Aziraphale wonders.

A nice and possibly acurate story about them getting together. Christmas and only-one-bed-trope included! 🎄😅

Remember us just like this forever (E) by @HazelSage

A while after they saved the world, the demon wants a baby. Aziraphale books a holiday at a beautiful resort for them. Sun, Sand and S🍆. More tender than expected!

So that´s the next 9 fanfics and makes 22 so far this month. I don´t like it when the list gets too long, therefore i will post a part #3.

My lovely co-readers, GO-lovers and ineffable loves - have a wonderfull christmas-time! Keep your hearts and minds safe🎄🩷🤗

[ajconstantine]

Writer's Meme, 2024 Edition

I've been tagged by @levoiosally

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How many works do you have on AO3?

15. Which doesn’t seem like a lot, but most are multi-chapters, and one of them is 200,000 words long, which it the equivalent of about 40 one-shots. 😁

What’s your total word count?

572,580

What are your top 5 fics by kudos? All Good Omens fics:

Winged Awakening (Angel/ demon, wing grooming)

Cinders Bound by Golden Crown (Omegaverse Cinderella AU)

Caramel Delight (Human neighbors AU)

Temple of the Muses (Human Victorian courtesan AU)

In Love We Rise (Angel/ demon, established relationship, exploring the progression of said relationship)

Do you respond to comments? Why/why not?

Absolutely. I love engaging with my readers.

What's the fic you've written with the angstiest ending?

I always write happy endings because that’s what I love to read. 😍 That doesn’t mean my stories are free of angst, though—I’ve certainly written stories filled with tension and heartbreak. For me, one of the joys of writing lies in creating something that evokes emotion—whether it’s joy, sadness, longing, or triumph. Making readers truly feel something is, in my eyes, the ultimate achievement for a writer.

Do you write crossovers?

Heh, sort of. I wrote a Good Omens/ Cinderella crossover, and I wrote an Our Flag Means Death crossover set in an Omegaverse Good Omens universe that I created in a previous story.

Have you ever received hate on a fic?

Hm. Not hate, exactly. I have occasionally received unkind comments. I firmly believe in the power of the delete comment button, use it as needed, and move on.

Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

Yes! I love writing romance, and for me, crafting spicy scenes is a deeply satisfying way to conclude to the romance arc. It’s also its own unique challenge—typically my goal is to write scenes with emotion and flavor rather than simply a play-by-play of actions, so that it’s more in the realm of erotica than porn.  

Have you ever co-written a fic before?

Not really. I participated in a collab where each writer took turns writing a handful of paragraphs for a fic, which isn’t quite what I think of as co-writing. I’d be open to trying out co-writing with someone who has a similar writing style.

What's your all-time favourite ship?

Good Omens and Aziraphale/Crowley, hands down. I've been writing this pairing since 2020 and am still not the least bit tired of it. 😊

What are your writing strengths?

Hmm… I’m not sure, really. I know the areas I’ve gotten better at, which are things like not jumping around POV like a jackrabbit on steroids, minimizing speech tags, reducing filtering, and showing not telling. All things I’m still working on improving.

What are your writing weaknesses?

Probably describing the setting/ scenery around the characters.

What was the first fandom you wrote for?

Good Omens!

What's your favourite fic you've written?

Temple of the Muses. It’s my longest fic, I poured my heart and soul into it for well over a year, and I think it has my best romance story arc.

What are your writing goals for the next year?

Writing a second chapter for my one-shot The Allure of Correction, and then finally tackling and completing one of my multi-chapter WIP's that's been unfinished for ages. Which is either an Aladdin or a pirate AU.

Tagging other folks if they'd like to share their answers to these questions; it's fun. 😁 @mirjam-writes @miraworos @d20owlbear @musegnome

[ajconstantine]

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that my Good Omens story Teach Me Your Lessons, Teach Me Your Touch has been recorded as a podfic by the talented OutrageousRing! I’m beyond flattered that they took the time to bring it to life in audio form. They have a lovely voice, so go get it in your ears!

As part of the process, I decided to revisit the story before they recorded it. What was meant to be a bit of polishing quickly turned into a complete re-write (despite my best efforts to avoid spending many, many hours working on it, ha). Since this story was one of my earlier works, I’ve learned so much about writing over time, so now it feels like a brand-new piece. 😘

Effervescent thanks @outrageousring5655! I'm utterly delighted. 😍

More Holiday podfics for your enjoyment! Listen, am I posting this early? Sure, if you abide by modern conventions like calendars and when I said I would do things. But, I'm finished with this lovely project early and I can't wait to share it, so I won't!

Listen Here

This was my first podfic of a work by @ajconstantine and I hope it won't be my last! I adore this story, it's sweet and beautiful and features the fulfillment of long held desires. What more could one possibly ask for? If reading isn't your thing, please do yourself a favor and go read the original fic. It's so lovely and will make you feel better.

Thanks so much to @goodomensafterdark and @cemeteryangel725, @thegaromask @seekingjoy7 and @shipper-of-all-things for listening to me talk about this and for your support and encouragement.

[ajconstantine]

Aww, I always adore it when as story I wrote is recommended, thank you! I had fun looking up the Victorian language of flowers for Temple of the Muses-- it doesn't play a large role in the story, but it does make an appearance.

hi :D big fan of what y'all are doing here, it looks like a lot of work/time <2

I was looking for fics that involve the language of flowers, since i haven't found a lot

thanks :D

I'm sure we've recommendations fics like this before, but can I cannot find the posts. Oh well, here are some for you...

Honeysuckle and White Jasmine by HolyCatsAndRabbits (E)

While on a bad blind date at a coffee shop, bookshop owner Aziraphale meets a gorgeous red-haired barista. Also Aziraphale knows flower language and he's not afraid to use it. So now Aziraphale was going on a date with someone Tracy knew. Since Tracy had arranged it, Aziraphale let her pick the place as well: Double Double, a new coffee shop. Tracy had promised that the shop was lovely and had a selection of rich desserts, which was honestly the part that had convinced Aziraphale. Aziraphale’s one bit of defiance was the flowers. He had a book or two in his shop on flower language, and he’d decided that the bouquet was going to be the sweetener for the day (besides the dessert), the spoonful of sugar that helped the medicine go down. Yellow carnations: Disdain, disappointment, rejection. Red snapdragon: Deception. Purple columbine: foolishness. White candytuft: indifference. And finally butterfly weed, a bright little orange cluster flower, which meant Let me go! Armed with his passive-aggressive (but quite lovely smelling) bouquet, Aziraphale took a cab to Double Double.

i am just the (new invention) by littlesnowpea (T)

A list of hobbies Crowley has picked up over the past 6000 years: -gardening -cooking -fashion -pining for Aziraphale -making YouTube videos A list of hobbies Aziraphale has picked up over the past 6000 years: -reading -book restoration -music -pining for Crowley -commenting on Crowley’s YouTube videos When Aziraphale starts giving Crowley flowers, Crowley takes to his YouTube channel to discuss the meaning behind it, where Aziraphale comments encouragement to confess his feelings – under an alias, of course. There is absolutely no way any of this could ever go wrong.

The Language of Flowers by GreenGlitchBitch (T)

“We can communicate through flowers! It’s being talked about in Britain. Hasn’t quite caught on yet, so we wouldn’t be too suspicious” Aziraphale said. Basically, Crowley and Aziraphale are in love throughout the ages, and in order to keep their respective head offices from knowing, they use flowers to send each other messages.

you took my soul and wiped it clean by staringatstars (G)

On a summer afternoon, a stranger in a cream-colored vest and coat walked into Crowley's flower shop with a rather odd request: "What sort of floral arrangement would you make for one whom you love very much, even whilst knowing they could never feel the same?"

Pressed Flowers by TheNoctambulist (T)

A romance between two business owners of London's SoHo. Anthony Crowley, proud owner of Eden (Producer of Fine Flowers and Bouquets since 2008), didn't expect to find love in his life. Ever. He had his plants, and what more could a florist want? But when Aziraphale Fell, a slightly fussy, altogether chaotic bookshop owner wanders into his shop looking for a bouquet, he begins to question what he really wants at all.

Pray For Us, Icarus by Atalan (Series, G-T)

For three centuries, Crowley has been reincarnated over and over as a human with no memory of his past. Aziraphale has tried to find a way to restore him to his true self, but all he seems to do is hurt them both. This time, he only means to steal a brief moment when he walks into Crowley's flower shop. But Crowley can't let it go...

- Mod D

[ajconstantine]

Oh goodness, my writerly heart just goes pitter pat with joy when readers share how much they enjoyed my Good Omens AU Temple of the Muses.

I poured my heart and soul into that story and am quite proud of it.

Anyone looking for a superbly researched, historically rich, heart achingly romantic, page turner of a character journey between courtesan Crowley and Earl Aziraphale Fell? Just finished this and it was FANTASTIC by @ajconstantine.

It's got rags to riches! it's got victorian london! it's got social commentry and historically accurate events! it's part set in a Parisien brothel! it's got people putting raw ginger up their bums! It also has declarations of feelings that will make your heart ache and it's inexplicably under-kudosed. I recommend everyone get to it asap.

[ajconstantine]

Hi, and happy Yuletide, holidays and/or the end of the year! I'm once again wandering from askbox to askbox, asking questions from my fellow Good Omens fanfic writers.

How was your writing year? What's the favourite story you wrote? Yes, YOUR favourite of YOUR work! Feel free to gush about your creations, I'm looking forward to hearing all about it!

I wish you all the comments and kudos, and an exceptional new year! 🧡 Mirjam

I had a great writing year, thanks for asking! My favorite story is Temple of the Muses, a Victorian-era romance story that hits all of the classic notes; falling in love, facing seemingly insurmountable odds and overcoming them, all wrapped up in pretty historical setting. (waistcoats, top hats and hoop skirts galore) It’s the kind of story I love to read and I’m so pleased to have written one.. 

[ajconstantine]

Ready to get into the holiday spirit? After years of working on this story each winter, I'm delighted to finally share Dickens Fair, a Christmas-themed Good Omens meet-cute story just in time for the season!

The story is fully written, and I'll be posting a chapter each week—a little holiday present in your inbox to enjoy all season long!

Dickens Fair

Anthony is reluctantly dragged to Dickens Fair—a festive world of Victorian reenactment and holiday cheer—by his exuberant friend, Ana. A confirmed Christmas cynic with no love for anything merry and bright, he never expects to meet someone who could change his mind. But when he meets Ezra, a captivating bartender with a knack for serving up warm drinks and smiles, Anthony finds himself irresistibly drawn back to the enchanting hustle and bustle of Fair.

Ezra has all but given up on love, disillusioned by past disappointments. Yet something about Anthony's charm (and wickedly handsome good looks) makes him reconsider.

As their paths intertwine amidst carolers, can-can dancers, and Dickensian theater, both men are challenged to find the courage to risk their hearts and embrace the magic of the season together.

Tags:

Meet-Cute

Alternate Universe - Human

Victorian Reenactment

Bartender Aziraphale (Good Omens)

Customer Crowley (Good Omens)

Modern Era

Christmas

Flirting over boozy drinks, flirting over bangers and mash, flirting while waltzing, really finding any excuse to flirt at all

[ajconstantine]

I am so thrilled to have been gifted fanart for on of my very favorite scenes in Cinders Bound by Golden Crown, a Good Omens Cinderella AU. Because who doesn't love a BAMF Aziraphale, am I right?

Aziraphale bent down, lifting the man under his shoulders and knees, and cradled him against his chest protectively.

His lip lifted into a feral snarl. “I'm taking away him with me.”

The Duchess's face twisted in anger, and she dared to protest. “No, I won’t allow it—”

His arms tightened around the man in his arms as he roared with the full force of his fury. “You dare to defy your Prince?! I’d like to see you try to stop me so that I can have the pleasure of ripping your throat out with my teeth!”

#goodomensfanfiction #goodomensfairytaleau #BAMFAziraphale #ajswritingsnippets

I won't give him, I won't leave him here! I won't let him die here…

A scene from fanfiction Cinders Bound by Golden Crown by AJ_Constantine on the A03. / Cinders Bound by Golden Crown - AJ_Constantine - Good Omens (TV) [Archive of Our Own]

[ajconstantine]

Ooooo, my very first story read as a podfic! I am Muppet Flailing so much over this. It's a special treat hearing my story come to life. Go give it a listen. 💖

New podfic! 'The Allure of Correction'

Have a bonus podfic! @ajconstantine won the TIC5 auction for a podfic, and requested their 'The Allure of Correction'.

In 19th-century England, Anthony Crowley takes great pride in his prestigious position as the butler to Lord Aziraphale Fell, the Viscount of Eastgate. The Viscount has a reputation for exacting standards, which Crowley diligently adheres to, carefully formal and correct. Mostly. There were times he couldn’t resist the allure of requiring correction. Which, as it turned out, suits them both exceedingly well. Crowley knows that he harbors certain desires concerning the Viscount. Desires he carefully boxes up and secures the lids on tight. Over time, those boxes begin to feel as if they are constructed of sodden pasteboard, crumpled and crumbling. Their contents leaking to the point he can hardly think of anything else. The Viscount’s lingering gazes that hint of longing and subtle touches complicate matters. But the rigid boundaries of their societal positions, that of a lowborn servant and a nobleman, enforce the impossibility of anything improper. Until the allure of correction becomes a catalyst for transformation that unravels the tension between duty and desire.

E-rated, 1 hour

[ajconstantine]

Squee!! I have been gifted with artwork for one of my stories! This artwork was inspired by one of my favorite visual scenes I love it ever so much. Thank you So Much @pookasluagh, I'm so delighted! Roses, lilies, chrysanthemums, and marigolds in shades of red, orange, and yellow were artfully arranged around Crowley's nude body, their petals overlapping in a delicate dance of color and texture. The rich reds ranged from deep crimson to vibrant scarlet, the orange blooms varied from soft peach to fiery tangerine, and the yellows shone like the sun. As the final flower was placed, it created the illusion that he was floating in floral flames. 

Dessert

Inspired by Temple of the Muses by AJ_Constantine 💕

(Specifically, the flashback section - "Dessert" - of Chapter 20.)

[ajconstantine]

Ineffable Con goodies!

[ajconstantine]

If you are a Good Omens fan, buy a ticket!! Most of the panels will be offered virtually, and there is a great lineup of Good Omens guests. I've attended the past three conventions virtually and had a great time.

Even if you can't attend when it's live July 26-28 2024, most of the panels are recorded, so you can watch them later at your convenience.

Proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation in the UK, which is an incredibly worthy cause. Buy a ticket!!

🔔We are delighted to announce that The Ineffable Con 5 is live for booking!🔔

For the first time, The Ineffable Con will be fully hybrid, with the in person convention being held in a picturesque English village close to Tadfield (more commonly known as Hambleden!), for an optional Sunday night outing!

You can find out more about both in person and virtual attendance in our FAQs and you can book for both options here: https://www.theineffablecon.org.uk/event-directory/

[ajconstantine]

I've been hoping to find a San Diego Comic Con Good Omens cosplayers group, and since I can't find one I created one.😊

I would love to connect with other Good Omens fans and cosplayers at SDCC and organize a meet-up if there is enough interest. Please join the group if you go to SDCC and are a Good Omens fan, and share with others that might be interested!

Facebook group:

www.facebook.com/groups /sdccgoodomenscosplayers

[ajconstantine]

I am so pleased to donate several items I hand made to the Ineffable Con for their charity auction.

The proceeds will go to Alzheimer's Research UK in memory of Sir Terry Pratchett, which is such a very worthy cause.

😍 MORE AUCTION GOODIES! 😍

The ineffable AJ Constantine has created this gorgeous Crowley fascinator for the TIC 5 auction!

We have also had some earrings and Crowley scarves sent for the auction and prizes-thank you, AJ!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AJConstantine

[ajconstantine]

I have been gifted with fanart for my Good Omens story In Love We Rise! Swoon. I particularly enjoy that it's from one of my favorite scenes in the story.

It is a story about an angel and a demon figuring out how to be comfortable being intimate with each other. It makes complete sense to me that two non-humans would explore ways to learn to be intimate in ways that may seem odd to a human. That, combined with an Easter candy food fight scene, equals pure sweet fluff. Excerpt from the story:

Aziraphale licked Crowley's cheek again, and again. The moment felt as slow as dripping honey and just as sweet. A distant part of his mind wondered at what they were doing. He’d certainly never seen humans lick each other like this. But certainly, many of God’s other creatures did. Perhaps he was following an instinct more akin to a lesser beast, and it was satisfying a hitherto unknown instinctive urge to groom a mate, to express affection; to claim as one’s own. 

Whatever the reason, it felt right, and deeply satisfying. 

After thoroughly laving one cheek, he moved his head with the notion to continue onto the other, but Crowley sought out his lips. and they were kissing again, deeply and sensually. 

That was exquisitely nice as well.  

Inspired by: "In Love We Rise" by @ajconstantine

Licking each other as a form of affection.

The definition of mindless feel-good fic, with great smut🤌🏽🤌🏽 10/10 would recommend