#@takeharryandgo

[choicesfandomappreciation]

@genevievemd @alwaysmychoices @jamespotterthefirst @a-crepusculo @utterlyinevitable @liaromancewriter @potionsprefect @lsvdw-blog @the-pale-goddess @mysticalgalaxysstuff @lucy-268 @mvalentine @headoverheelsforramsey @trappedinfanfiction @peonyblossom @jerzwriter @takeharryandgo @heauxplesslydevoted @ofmischiefandmedicine @txemrn @cariantha @takemyopenheart @peonierose @bex-la-get @mydemonsdrivealimo @starrystarrytrouble @socalwriterbee @dr-colossal-pita @openheartforeverinmyheart @lem-20 (I miss you ❤)

Shoutout to these amazing people because I need them to know that, even if sometimes it doesn't feel like it, there's still people here who LOVES their content ❤ I mean, there's me and fellow writers and silent readers and normal readers, see? we're a lot. They are wonderful people and make this place a better one. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, even if it has been a while since you did.

If you have million fans, then I'm one of them. If you have one fan, then I'm THAT ONE. If you have no fans, that means I am no longer on earth.

I know I'm not including a lot of other people in the fandom and I apologize. Every single writer is appreciated ❤ even more in these trying times. Even if we haven’t interacted.

@genevievemd, @alwaysmychoices, @jamespotterthefirst, @a-crepusculo, @utterlyinevitable, @liaromancewriter, @potionsprefect ,@lsvdw-blog, @the-pale-goddess , @mysticalgalaxysstuff , @lucy-268, @mvalentine, @headoverheelsforramsey , @trappedinfanfiction, @peonyblossom, @jerzwriter , @takeharryandgo , @heauxplesslydevoted , @ofmischiefandmedicine, @txemrn , @cariantha , @takemyopenheart , @peonierose ,, @bex-la-get , @mydemonsdrivealimo , @starrystarrytrouble , @socalwriterbee , @dr-colossal-pita , @openheartforeverinmyheart , @lem-20

[choicesficwriterscreations]

CFWC CREATOR OF THE MONTH MASTERLIST

Every month, CFWC selects one creator to be highlighted as Creator of the Month. For information and to see how you could be selected, please visit here.

2024

December 2024: It could be YOU! Click here to learn how!

November 2024: @belencha77

October 2024: @tessa-liam

September 2024: @tveitertotwrites

August 2024: @mavidraws

July 2024: @eadanga

June 2024: @thosehallowedhalls (deactivated)

May 2024: @saibug1022

April 2024: @aallotarenunelma

March 2024: @bayleedraws-sometimesx

February 2024: @rosesnink (formerly noesapphic)

January 2024: @jerzwriter

2023

December 2023: @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

November 2023: @lizzybeth1986

October 2023: @peonierose

September 2023: @lilyoffandoms

August 2023: @ao719

July 2023: @alwaysmychoices

June 2023: @peonyblossom

May 2023: @the-pale-goddess

April 2023: @genevievemd

March 2023: @lucy-268

February 2023: @princess-geek

January 2023: @jamespotterthefirst

2022

December 2022: @liaromancewriter

November 2022: @missameliep

October 2022: @takeharryandgo

September 2022: @angelasscribbles

August 2022: @inlocusmads (deactivated)

July 2022: @utterlyinevitable

June 2022: @gryffindordaughterofathena

May 2022: @bebepac

April 2022: @headoverheelsforramsey

March 2022: @lovealexhunt

February 2022: @issabees

January 2022: @bex-la-get

[liaromancewriter]

Hey 😊 Something I've always wondered about is whether Ethan is a dolphin or shark? I know you like to have your mc and her twin squabble about which is better, which is partly why I'm sending this to you, because I'd love to see your thoughts.

But also, because you have a larger reach than me, maybe you could add a poll to see what others think too?

Dolphin

Shark

Secret third thing (feel free to comment/reblog)

In my hc, Ethan is definitely a shark! From what we know about his younger self, he was competitive during medical school and residency and hyper focused on success no matter what. Just like any self-respecting shark. 😁

Despite her love for him, Cassie still thinks dolphins are superior — as she tells Ethan in this text fic.

Now, it’s your turn.

Tags under the cut…

@bluebelle08 @coffeeheartaddict2 @crazy-loca-blog @jerzwriter @lady-calypso

@mainstreetreader @peonierose @potionsprefect @queencarb @quixoticdreamer16

@justyourusualash @tessa-liam @trappedinfanfiction @cariantha @custaroonie

@youlookappropriate @choicesaddict5 @kyra75 @genevievemd @jamespotterthefirst

@takeharryandgo @tsrookie @valentineramsey

[openheartfanfics]

Newly Added Fics

Aug 12 - 18, 2023  

🎭 Angst  |  🦚 Angsty Fluff  |  🛸 AU  |  ☁ Fluff  |  ♥ NSFW  |  📚 Series  |  📷 Edit  |  📱 TextFic  |  Ⓜ Mature

BRYCE X F!MC

Tides of Change - @storyofmychoices 🦚

With the news of the spreading wildfires on the picturesque island he grew up on, Bryce knows he can't sit by and do nothing. [Hurt/Comfort]

ETHAN X F!MC

A Kiss on the Hand - @cariantha 📚☁

[mini: complete] After realizing just how much they mean to each other, Ethan and Sawyer express their love through a sweet hand gesture.

Part 3

Am I Ready? - @youlightmeupfinnn ☁

Olivia convinces Ethan to dance to Lizzo's 2 Be Loved.

Birthday Cake - @liaromancewriter ☁

Ethan Ramsey doesn’t like to celebrate his birthday. No one told his daughters that. [Birthday]

Cruel Summer - @coffeeheartaddict2 🦚Ⓜ

It is five weeks after her missed miscarriage, and Casey is hit with another wave of grief as well a revelation from her mum Christine. TW: Mention of pregnancy loss

Future - @youlightmeupfinnn ☁

Ethan knows his future lies with Olivia, but even he couldn't prepare himself for the question brought to the table; did he want children?

Landmine - @youlightmeupfinnn 🦚Ⓜ

Olivia wasn’t sure how much she had to drink the prior night, but she knew it was enough to blur the line with her attending turned colleague. TW: sexual themes

One Night Stand - @takeharryandgo 📚🛸

[extended: wip] It turns out her random hookup wasn’t quite so random.

Part 2

What Could Have Been - @liaromancewriter 📚🎭

[extended: wip] When Ethan breaks his promise, Cassie is forced to accept they’re not inevitable after all.

CH 7: Storms and Safe Harbors.

PLATONIC

Rocky - @jerzwriter ☁

Casey attempts to help Jensen after a rough day. Feat. Jensen (M!MC), Casey (F!MC), Bryce Lahela

TOBIAS X F!MC

High Seas - @jerzwriter ☁

Casey and Tobias have been looking forward to their vacation plans. But when work gets in the way, Casey has a suggestion. Feat. Ethan Ramsey

Part 1

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SUBMIT OPEN HEART FICS & WRITERS HERE

[choicesprompts]

Rewrite Challenge Master List

These were all so much fun to read! Thanks to everyone that participated!

TRR Mashups:

Game of Thieves by @karahalloway TRR x Mission Impossible II

The Client by @petiteboheme TRR x Elementary

Dress Me in Your Finest Armani by @aussiegurl1234 TRR x New Girl

Still Believe by @angelasscribbles TRR x The Lost Boys

The White Wolf of Stormholt by @aussiegurl1234 TRR x The Witcher

Reunited by @angelasscribbles TRR x Friends

A Piece of Heaven on Earth by @bebepac TRR x Just Like Heaven

Dead in the Water by @dcbbw TRR x How to Get Away with Murder

OH Mashups:

The Love Language Test by @liaromancewriter OH x Blue Bloods

I'll Have What She's Having by @jerzwriter OH x When Harry Met Sally

Rumor Has it by @jamespotterthefirst OH x My Best Friend's Wedding

Moving On by @jerzwriter OH x Grey's Anatomy

Anytime I want by @cariantha OH x Sweet Home Alabama

When Life Gets in the Way by @coffeeheartaddict2 OH x Grey's Anatomy

Can I Have This Dance? By @storyofmychoices OH x High School Musical 3

Who Are You by @coffeeheartaddict2 OH x Grey's Anatomy

Last Shift by @liaromancewriter OH x The Rookie

One Night Stand by @takeharryandgo OH x Grey's Anatomy

All in the Past by @jerzwriter OH x Grey's Anatomy

COP Mashups:

Smoke on the Water by @inlocusmads CoP2 x Marvel's Daredevil TV, The Matrix, and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Close Talking by @storyofmychoices CoP x Psych

BOLAS Mashups:

The Bow That Burned Light by @inlocusmads BOLAS x Brave

How to Distract a Rouge by @storyofmychoices BOLAS x Psych

Supergirl Mashups:

Difference of Taste by @cardcaptorsakura96 Supergirl x Wednesday

[coffeeheartaddict2]

I know I shared my match for the event hosted by @lilyoffandoms but I wanted to give a shout-out to all the creators who have participated.

@trappedinfanfiction, @jerzwriter you both will be the ones I am most familiar given the open heart content but all have participated it has been a joy. Whether it be open heart, crimes of passion, TRR/TRH/the royal finale or any other book in the choices family.

To write, takes time and when you do extended series more so. There was a time when our readership was bigger but at the end of the day it is a testement not only to our brains but the fact that these stories, even though they are finished that we are still creating.

Thank you so much @lilyoffandoms for running choices writer appreciation month. It has been enjoyable and I am sure I am not the only other participant who has enjoyed it.

You did say we could mention writers who have not participated in the evdnt so I will

@jamespotterthefirst @genevievemd @takeharryandgo @liaromancewriter @potionsprefect

Aside from Elsa you lovely ladies have some of my favourite open heart content and I always look forward to seeing a notification come up on my phone that either one of you has posted.

@storyofmychoices I am loving your extended series and I look forward to seeing more.

[jerzwriter-reblogs-asks]

It's Perfectly acceptable. You have to follow your Heart.

(See what did there? lol It's late; forgive me! lol) 😂😂😂

Thanks so much for participating, Kelsey! 💙💙💙

Top 3 Thursday - Week 13

Welcome to Top Three Thursday! 💙

FIRST, a few quick rules!

Please reblog your answer - don't create a new post. The point is to keep us all together in one place and to get to know each other.

You can answer any way you like - basic answer, headcanons, fics, moodboards, edits, artwork - be as creative (or not!) as you like.

Pixelberry Choices-related content only.

PLEASE BE KIND! People will have different options, thoughts, headcanons, and likes - and that’s a good thing. Be respectful of one another.

For Week 13 - It's back to being about YOU.

WHAT 3 CHOICES STORIES HAVE YOU REPLAYED THE MOST?

Of course, this can be guessing - I don't expect that you have a spreadsheet lol! As always, feel free to go beyond 3 if you wish!

If you’d like to be added to the tag list, let me know, but anyone can participate! Tags below break. 💙💙💙

@aces-and-angels @alj4890 @aallotarenunelma @angelasscribbles @bebepac @cariantha @coffeeheartaddict2 @cooltuna69 @crazy-loca-blog @headoverheelsforramsey @hopelessromantic1352 @icecoffee90 @karahalloway @korgbelmont @kyra75 @lovealexhunt @missameliep @peonyblossom @peonierose @potionsprefect @princess-geek @queenrileyrose @quixoticdreamer16 @secretaryunpaid @takeharryandgo @tessa-liam @trappedinfanfiction @tveitertotwrites @twinkleallnight @surrrenderronniebabe1 @jerzwriter-reblogs-asks

[choicesfandomappreciation]

Shoutout to:

@alwaysmychoices for being the queen of angst

@starrystarrytrouble for being a sorceress with words

@utterlyinevitable for creating such flawed and relatable characters

@takeharryandgo for her detective AU

@alwaysmychoices , @starrystarrytrouble, @utterlyinevitable, @takeharryandgo

[choicesficwriterscreations]

Open Heart F/AotW - Jan 14-20, 2024

✒️= Fanfic | 📱= Text Fics/Edits | 🎨= Fanart Ⓜ️ = Mature Content 18+ | 🔥 = Explicit/NSFW 18+ 🏳️‍🌈 = LGBTQIA | 🔹Submitted by creator

AURORA EMERY

Aurora Emery Fanart🎨🔹by @gaiuskamilah

BRYCE LAHELA

I thought you knew ✒️| Bryce Lahela x F!MC - @hannabanana-6

Nightmare Before Christmas ✒️🔹| Bryce Lahela x F!MC - @peonierose

On a Break ✒️| Bryce Lahela x F!MC - @hannabanana-6

#plantlove ✒️🔹| Bryce Laheala x F!OC - @storyofmychoices

ETHAN RAMSEY

Clucking Amazing! 📱🔹| Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @jerzwriter

One Night Stand (Series) ✒️| Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @takeharryandgo Part 3

Whatever it Takes 📱🔹| Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @liaromancewriter

Work of Art 📱Ⓜ️🔹| Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @cariantha

JACKIE VARMA

Pietro & Azul ✒️🔹| Tobias Carrick x F!MC, Jackie Varma - @jerzwriter

RAFAEL AVEIRO

Moving In (Series) ✒️| Rafael Aveiro x F!MC - @rafasgirl23415 Chapter 11: We Are Having A Baby Girl

TOBIAS CARRICK

Piertro & Azul ✒️🔹| Tobias Carrick x F!MC, Jackie Varma - @jerzwriter

CFWC Main F/AotW List

[liaromancewriter]

Fandom Couples Awards

Most Romantic

Most Likely to Be Arrested for Public Indecency

Most Sophisticated

Most Likely to be at Home on a Saturday Night

Most Likely to Travel the World

Most Romantic: Bryce x Olivia - @storyofmychoices

Most Likely to Be Arrested for Public Indecency: Tobias x Casey - @jerzwriter

Most Sophisticated: Tobias x Chris from @alj4890

Most Likely to be at Home on a Saturday Night: Ethan x Meredith from @takeharryandgo

Most Likely to Travel the World: Ethan x Lilac - @jamespotterthefirst

[jamespotterthefirst]

Me! I learned the tea from @takeharryandgo

And I only watched this Papi through gifs on Tumblr back in the day

[openheartfanfics]

Ethan x F!MC: Pure Fluff

One Shots A - 1

A Birthday To Remember - @choicesfanaf   Ethan attends Arundhati's birthday party.

A Cheesy Halloween Story - @jerzwriter 👻 Ethan refuses to be Mickey to Casey’s Minnie. But when it’s Bryce to the rescue, he’s none too pleased. Feat. Sienna and Bryce

A Christmas Elf - @genevievemd 🎄 Gen surprises Ethan at the hospital with lunch... and their 4 month old daughter dressed as an elf!

A Christmas Meeting - @trappedinfanfiction  🎄 It's finally time for Ethan and Celia to celebrate their first Christmas together. It'll also be the chance they need for Ethan to finally meet her family

A Christmas Miracle - @drethanramslay 🎄 Leah has a very important gift for Ethan this year.

A Conversation With His Father - @genevievemd  While visiting his father, Ethan comes to a realization. Feat. Alan Ramsey

A Crash With Fate - @trappedinfanfiction Ethan has a bad day, a surprise encounter might turn it into a better one.

A Cure for Homesickness - @choicesfanaf   Ethan makes a delicious meal for Arundhati.

A Day at Home - @potionsprefect  Ethan spends a day with his kids whilst Victoria works.

A Day in the Life - @blazerina

A Day Off - @lucy-268  The competition for best intern and the spot on the diagnostics team is underway.

A Day to Ourselves - @mrsbhandari They have a picnic date.

A Day to Remember - @trappedinfanfiction   It’s their big day, and with that comes nerves.

A Dance In The Moonlight - @bex-la-get Natalie and Ethan share a moonlit dance.

A (Finally) Quiet Night At Home? - @lucy-268   MC curses in front of their children and hopes Ethan steps on a lego.

A Family Day - @jerzwriter Kaycee and Ethan introduce baby Emma to some of her mother's favorite things.

A Happy New Year - @takeharryandgo  🌟 New Years at Donahue’s in Book 1 and pre Miami. Feat. Harper

A Hawaiian Prank - @potionsprefect He thought it was going to be a relaxing break.

A Home With Love - @potionsprefect After a bad day at work, Ethan cannot wait to get home.

A Letter to My Love - @potionsprefect The night before their wedding, Ethan and Victoria pen a letter to each other.

A Little Delay - @jerzwriter  It's a lazy Saturday afternoon, and Ethan is marveling at how much his life has changed... and how much he wants to do with Celia... but then, things take a not-so-sweet turn.

A Little Holiday Cheer - @jerzwriter 🎄 It all started at Ethan & Merida's place, so it's only fitting that we go back there again! Feat. Bryce x F!OC, Ethan x F!MC, Tobias x F!MC

A Love Like This - @genevievemd  (2.17) MC questions whether or not she made the right decision with Esme and Ethan is there to offer advice.

A Lunch Break Observation - @ambraambrose   Ethan observes the new cohort of interns and forms his opinions. Set in book 1.

A Merry Christmas - @takeharryandgo  🎄 A fluffy little Christmas fic featuring our favorite doctor and intern.

A Moment for Cuddles - @ethanramseysrookiexox  🎄 After Christmas dinner, Ethan and Charity enjoy a cuddle

A Moment of Peace - @genevievemd  In which Ethan comforts Gen.

A Moulin Rouge Birthday - @tveitertotwrites   It's Claire's 30th birthday and the gang has a Moulin Rouge Broadway themed party.

A New Era - @genevievemd  Gen and Natalie head to the ERA's tour, then make a startling discovery. Feat. Bryce Lahela x F!OC

A New Life - @potionsprefect  Luke and Lily are welcomed into the world.

A New Team Member - @storyofmychoices   Ellie tries to hire a new team member for the diagnostics department.

A Night At The Movies - @takeharryandgo  Ethan runs into Meredith at the Classics on the Common movie night. Set in book 1, Ch 8

A Night at the Opera House - @lucy-268  Ethan wants to stay home, but Charley wants to go to a charity gala. They are going, obviously.

A Novel Concept - @jerzwriter  Ethan Ramsey is in the dog house. It's apparently clear, and his buddy, Tobias, comes in with an assist. Feat. Tobias Carrick

A Perfect Christmas - @lem-20  🎄 Casey asks Ethan to spend Christmas day with her

A Place to Call Home - @coffeeheartaddict2   Ethan and a pregnant Casey move into their new apartment in the seaport district.

A Place To Call Home - @potionsprefect  Victoria and Ethan make a house a home.

[messrprongs]

it’s been years and i still sob/grin when i change my icon and @takeharryandgo​ changes hers to match it because otp

[choicesfandomappreciation]

Shout out to old OH creators that I miss seeing them and I hope they'll write again someday but they probably won't. 😢

@a-crepusculo @gryffindordaughterofathena @genevievemd @bex-la-get @lsvdw-blog @lucy-268 @mm2305 @utterlyinevitable @lem-20 @terrm9 @perriewinklenerdie @heauxplesslydevoted @writinghereandthere @choiceskatie @usuallyamazinglyaverage

and thanks to the ones keeping it alive because I don't want it to end.

@storyofmychoices @potionsprefect @jerzwriter @cariantha @jamespotterthefirst @liaromancewriter @peonierose @alj4890 @alwaysmychoices @takeharryandgo @trappedinfanfiction

@a-crepusculo, @gryffindordaughterofathena, @genevievemd, @bex-la-get, @lsvdw-blog, @lucy-268, @mm2305, @utterlyinevitable, @lem-20, @terrm9, @perriewinklenerdie, @heauxplesslydevoted, @writinghereandthere, @choiceskatie, @usuallyamazinglyaverage,

@storyofmychoices, @potionsprefect ,@jerzwriter ,@cariantha, @jamespotterthefirst, @liaromancewriter, @peonierose, @alj4890 ,@alwaysmychoices ,@takeharryandgo, @trappedinfanfiction

[jamespotterthefirst]

I found my writing journal (with over a year worth of dust) and it made me think...

I want to write again.

Given that it's been a while, I'm going to post finished fics I never posted, written fics I never typed out, and finish unfinished series (Enchanted, YBF, Picta, etc). If anyone out there still cares, look out for that. If not, I'm going to post them for me and maybe Kelsey/ @takeharryandgo (she's contractually obligated to read everything I write 😉).

Those seem like small, attainable goals as I get back into writing...

Also, I don't think I'll use a tag list anymore. We die like men.

Wish me luck!

[choicesficwriterscreations]

CFWC Writer of the Month: Jamespotterthefirst

Each month CFWC highlights one of our talented fanfic writers, and this month’s writer of the month is @jamespotterthefirst! We hope you will enjoy learning more about her and her work below! The writer is selected at random. More info can be found on the navigation page.

Quick Links:

Tumblr Blog: Jamespotterthefirst Blog Masterlist

1- When did you start playing Choices? What's the first book you played? 

I started playing back in 2018. I kept seeing this thing called “playchoices” trending as number 1 on Tumblr (lol remember those days?). This would happen, without fail, almost every week! When I clicked on it, the posts were all about the finale of a royal story (The Royal Romance!). People made the most hilarious posts, complete with memes. I had no idea what it was, but I gathered it was an app. I downloaded it, and the rest is history. 

The first book I played was Desire and Decorum. It was absolute torture because it wasn’t completed yet. So I binged the available chapters. Yes, I spent real money on keys and diamonds, telling myself at least I wasn't spending that money on drugs. It was so much fun waiting for a new chapter every week, even if I’m an impatient mess. 

2- When and why did you join Choices fandom?

I joined the fandom almost immediately after downloading the app. 

As I sat in my living room, tapping my foot and waiting for the new D&D chapter to drop, I went back into the playchoices tag for content. It felt good to find other people who loved the story as much as I did. There were other users out there who were also waiting impatiently for the new chapter, writing fics and discussing theories in the meantime. There were also some of the funniest memes I have ever seen in my life. At first, I would quietly read and reblog. Then, I slowly started posting my own thoughts and theories (which were not very good lol but hey, this is tumblr after all).

3- How did you pick your url name? 

My life is one hyperfixation after another… The one before Choices was Harry Potter. More specifically, the Marauders era. I used to write for the pairing called “Jily”, composed of Harry Potter’s (dead) parents. Kelsey (@takeharryandgo) is a witness of just how much I love James Potter, Harry’s (dead) dad. In fact, our shared love for the pairing and character is one of the things that brought us together. 

In short, this URL is a reference to James Potter the first, Harry’s (dead) dad. Not James Sirius Potter the second, Harry Potter’s (living?) son. 

I saved it as a sideblog, meant only for writing resources for me to use at a later time. One day, I decided I didn’t want the followers on my main page to see all the Choices spam I was posting, so I resurrected the JP blog. 

4- Go back to your archive and tell us about the first post on your Choices blog. 

My first Choices post was a shitty theory about Desire & Decorum: 

5- How long have you been writing fanfiction?

I’ve been writing fanfiction since I was a literal child. I used to write in a notebook and my friends would read during recess. It was awful but they were into it. One day, I used up the whole notebook and my friend was desperate for the next part of the story. I told her I needed to wait until my mom took me to the store (literal child) to get a new one. My friend got me a new one by the end of the day lol.

TL;DR that puts me at about 20+ years of writing. 

6- What is your favorite Choices book to write about?

Without a doubt, Open Heart! 

7- Share the first fanfic you wrote with us. Do you still like it or would you change anything about it?

Oh god, the first fanfic I wrote was Lily Evans and James Potter from the Harry Potter universe. I forgot the exact title, but it was named after an Avril Lavigne lyric. Again, I was a child, don’t judge me lol. It’s handwritten in a notebook I still have somewhere, but I will never open it again lest I die of cringe. 

My first Choices fic, on the other hand, was a Desire and Decorum fic called “A Wedding Gift” that only like 5 people read at the time. 

8- What is your favorite fic that you’ve written?

Oof. This answer changes depending on the day you ask me. I always overthink it and end up saying picking a favorite fic is like picking a favorite child. To avoid being here all day, however, I’m going to say: Fake Husband, She Walks in Beauty, and Lovely.

9- Do you have a fic that you didn’t expect to be well received, but it was? What about one you expected to be but could use a little more love?

Definitely, the fic I didn’t expect to do well at all if my first Open Heart fic: Lovely. 

I was so naive back then, knowing nothing about the Open Heart writing fandom. I had no idea what format or tags to use when posting. I was afraid there would be no readers out there who wanted to read a silly little story about my MC posting a thirst trap. All I knew was that the latest chapter of Open Heart Year 2 inspired an idea that wouldn’t leave me alone until I wrote it. 

I posted it and I was so incredibly lucky to receive so much support. Words cannot explain how special that was. To this day, I cannot verbalize how grateful I am for that. 

There isn’t really a fic I can think of that could use more love. It always amazes me that anyone gives my fics their time. So any feedback my fics get will always be valued and treasured by me. 

10- If you could write only angst, fluff, or smut for the rest of your writing life, which would it be and why? 

Oh no. 

If forced to choose, I’d say fluff. 

11- Do you ever recognize yourself in any of your MCs or in your writing?

Absolutely! While I try to make every MC different, I often pull from experience when I write. My Open Heart MC and I have a lot of things in common (heritage, hometown, astrological sign, etc.) But I also wanted her to be her own character with life choices that are different from mine. Since I'm very boring, it definitely makes for better fiction that way. 

12- What element of writing do you struggle with most?

It depends on the day. Some days I struggle the most with dialogue. Others, my biggest struggle is descriptions. It's rare when I feel confident in both when I write. 

13- Do you have any neglected work you really want to finish?

*laughs nervously in unfinished series*

There are a few series I have yet to finish. Once again, I apologize for leaving them untouched for so long! I plan to get my shit together soon! 

14- If someone you know in real life (who isn’t involved in fandoms) asked to read your work, would you let them? If yes, what would you recommend they read first? 

No! 

I don't think I could look anyone in the eye if they read some of the stuff I've written, especially for Choices. 

15 - Are there any writers (published authors and/or fanfic writers) who influenced your writing?

I strongly believe that one of the best ways to learn as a writer is reading. As such, I believe I've learned from most pieces I've read, particularly published rom com novels. In the fanfiction world, I admire my lovely friend @takeharryandgo. I've had the absolute joy of following her writing for over a decade. And with every work, I am still amazed by her masterful way with words! And her characterization is always spot-on. I simply love to read her spellbinding work and learn from the master! 

Other writers/creators I admire are:

@heauxplesslydevoted- one of the first OH writers I've ever read! Her smut is top-tier!

@jerzwriter - her stories, dialogue, and characterization are a delight to read. Her angst is painful. Her smut is sizzling hot! 

@liaromancewriter - a true master at romance! Her writing style is magical and synonymous with the best of rom-coms! 

@genevievemd - I bow down because the amount of love and care she puts into every piece truly makes her work special! 

 @lucy-268 - I have always respected the amount of research she puts into every piece. She pours so much care into it so that the narrative flows seamlessly! 

@a-crepusculo - her writing is so vivid and immersive. Reading her work is like listening to the most beautiful of symphonies!

@writer-ish - she is such a master at the craft! Her characterization is so vivid that the reader will fall in love no matter the format. Her text edits are legendary! 

@bex-la-get - such a talented and dedicated writer! She also pours hours of research into her work, ensuring every detail makes sense! 

@potionsprefect - she's such a creative and talented writer. She develops writing ideas like no one else I've ever seen! 

@headoverheelsforramsey- I love her storytelling and characterization! She's created a beautiful, inspiring, and intelligent MC for all of us to adore!

@gryffindordaughterofathena - her writing style is one of the most original I've ever seen. Reading her work feels like reading the loveliest of poetry! 

@coffeeheartaddict2- the dedication she puts into her work blows me away! She's daring when exploring themes in her writing, and she's not afraid to pull from personal experience. 

@lsvdw-blog - the person I'm sending my therapy bill to. Just kidding! Her writing is beautiful, even when it's the most painful angst. 

@trappedinfanfiction - she is such a lovely writer. The amount of detail she's given both of her MC's back stories has my absolute respect! 

@quixoticdreamer16 - I adore her MC and the wholesome, beautiful background she's given her! 

@mysticalgalaxysstuff - Another MC that has stolen my heart. I am so happy she started writing this past year because she's a real talent! 

@peonierose - love her beautiful MC and the beautiful love story she built for her with Bryce! 

@cariantha - a brilliant writer with talent for days! 

16- Which one of your stories would you most like to see as a movie/series? 

I would love to see She Walks in Beauty along with its series (1800s AU) in live action. Imagine Ana de Armas and David Gandy in period costumes? That alone would be worth it! 

17- Do you write original stories? 

I've crafted and outlined original stories before but I've never actually written them. One of my biggest goals for the new year is to finally start. Wish me luck! 

18 -  What other hobbies do you have?

I love reading, hiking, and dancing! 

Yes, I picked the most “impressive” of my hobbies to seem cool. On most days, you'll catch me cuddling with my dog or bf watching YouTube/TikTok/Hell's Kitchen reruns lol. 

19 - What’s your favorite emoji? 

I used the orange 🧡 and purple 💜 hearts a lot because they're my favorite colors!

20: BONUS - tell us anything you’d like (if you want to).

For the record, I am also contractually obligated to read anything Kelsey writes 😘 

Thank you so much to every single reader who has given my work a chance these past three years!

Thank you to the wonderful mods of CFWC for all you do to support writers in the Fandom!