akabluekat

[akabluekat]

away message

This has probably become somewhat apparent, but I’m on a hiatus. My fics aren’t abandoned—I intend to finish them one day (I don’t know when)—but I need to take a break.

I had a kid two years ago and being a working parent is rewarding and wonderful and also really fucking hard. There has been a lot going on in my life and fanfic has had to take a backseat.

I debated whether I should say this next part, but I’m going to because I think it’s important. I got a fair number of asks about when my next update would be. Many of these asks were lovely; others left me feeling like people saw me as a content machine instead of a person.

I write fanfic because I enjoy it. It’s a hobby. But these interactions in particular made it start to feel like an obligation and a chore and that was when I started to feel like I needed to take a longer break.

So: I’m on a break. I’ll be back some day and I intend to finish my fics, but I don’t know when. I keep an eye on my fanfic email and Discord, so if you need to get in touch, I’m available there. (I do check Tumblr, but much less regularly). 

As long as this post is pinned, this is what my current status is.

I love you all. 💕

[akabluekat]

Hi.

I’m still around, but this summer has been fucking crazy. Work stuff! Health problems! It’s been a fun time at chez Kat, let me tell you.

Anyway. I hope you are well and happy.

(I don’t know when I’m updating any fics. I love you and I’m sorry. I’ll get there one day).

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Just casually reblogging this for absolutely no reason…

Bronwen and Loki in Renegades

When Loki meets Bronwen in a TVA jail cell, she seems to be the only person who cares that the multiverse is spinning out of control. The two join forces, and he finds her to be an invaluable ally thanks to her knowledge of this alternate TVA, impressive wit, and formidable combat skills. The only problem is, there seems to be more to her than she's willing to share, and her secrets could be the very thing that keeps him trapped in this timeline.

Tags: @akabluekat, @hairringtonsteve, @lokitrasho, @decennia Let me know if you want to be added for this story I'm actually planning on writing.

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Reblog for anons to tell you what Taylor swift song you are

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Hi Kat! It's been forever and an age, I just wanted to drop by and say that I hope you're doing well and life is being kind to you and your family! <3

ZEL! I am so happy to see your name in my asks! I hope you are well, I’ve missed seeing you on my dash. I’m doing well and I hope you are, too!! ♥️

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"But you already wrote that trope."

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Hiiii 👋👋👋👋

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Omg hello i'm literally such a big fan of your work (playing with fire), like no joke i've reread it so many times. i was wondering if you had any plans on writing again? no pressure or anything just a quick little question. you're genuinely so talented and i hope your husband, baby and you are doing well! :)))

Thank you, that’s very sweet! I’m glad you enjoy my work! I do hope to get an update posted again someday—life has just been very chaotic and my time has not been my own as of late. But nothing has been abandoned, I promise! ♥️

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Holy fuck, what a show.

Guys, I’m seeing Taylor Swift tomorrow and I’m so fucking excited, you have no idea. Please manifest Ivy, Exile, Babe, Message in a Bottle, Daylight, Dear John, Right Where You Left Me, Hits Different, Run, Long Live, and/or New Year’s Day for the surprise songs.

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Guys, I’m seeing Taylor Swift tomorrow and I’m so fucking excited, you have no idea. Please manifest Ivy, Exile, Babe, Message in a Bottle, Daylight, Dear John, Right Where You Left Me, Hits Different, Run, Long Live, and/or New Year’s Day for the surprise songs.

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maybe i can gaslight myself into being okay

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YESSSSSSSSSSS

It fills me with such pride and joy to announce that my version of Speak Now will be out July 7 (just in time for July 9th, iykyk 😆) I first made Speak Now, completely self-written, between the ages of 18 and 20. The songs that came from this time in my life were marked by their brutal honesty, unfiltered diaristic confessions and wild wistfulness. I love this album because it tells a tale of growing up, flailing, flying and crashing… and living to speak about it. With six extra songs I’ve sprung loose from the vault, I absolutely cannot wait to celebrate Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) with you on July 7th. Pre-order now at http://taylor.lnk.to/SpeakNowTaylorsVersion 💜💜💜

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Thank you! This made me super happy. ♥️

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Also a capital L public Librarian. Please don’t. In addition to funding, time and energy are also in short supply, especially in the midst of the 2023 Book Banning Extravaganza Sponsored by Ronald Dion DeSantis and Other Local Fascists. We’re exhausted and underfunded. Some of us are getting death threats. Don’t add another thing to our plates.

Also: if your library has Libby available for borrowing ebooks, there’s a note taking function in the app that does 0 damage to the book in question.

I have very strong opinions on this subject, and I'm curious how others feel.