#@dreamylyfe-x

[gallavictorious]

Fic authors self rec!

When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. Let’s spread the self-love. Tagging any and all of you talented folks either in writing or heck let’s do art.

I was pleasantly surprised to be tagged by the sweet @rayrayor Cheers, dear! Since this is my Shameless sideblog, I’ll stick with Shameless fic for this. That was far more difficult than I thought it’d be though, so don’t hold me these picks, as I might well change my mind tomorrow. Right now, my favourites appear to be mostly the very short things I wrote for Tumblr, rather than any longer fic.

Claim

Two nights later you're giving one of your regulars a lapdance when there's a slap to your arm and a curt “time's up, lovebirds” and you look up and there he is.

There he is.

Mickey wants back into Ian's life. Ian wonders if, and how, to let him. Or, the one where the boys conduct their meaningful conversations not by talking but by having sex.

Note: This is an actual, proper fic. Darker and heavier than my usual stuff, but I remain very pleased with it. Season 4 Gallavich was such a raw and tangled thing, and I had a lot of fun diving into the intricacies of their reunion.

Gallavich Week 2020: Meet-Cute

Ian goes shopping and decides to pick up something not on his list.

Note: This one is mostly silly fun, but isn’t it nice when they get to have that? Also, I’m happy with the dialogue.

11 year past S11: Liam and Mickey

So, I watcched 11x05 again, and started to wonder if Mickey will ever learn the truth about how Terry got shot (and if it matters).

Note: Tumblr short. This one is just soft. It soothes me. And I’m pleased with the prose, which is always a big thing for me.

Post-S10: Accepting Comfort

Mickey is upset; Ian is there.

Note: Tumblr short. The first proper thing I wrote for Gallavich, and still one of my favourites. Emotional hurt/comfort. I’m particularly fond of the last line.

AU: Ghost

A century or so ago, in a small town, Ian Gallagher receives and unexpected visitor.

Be warned: there's a lot of angst and not much comfort in this one.

Note: Tumblr short. I don’t care much for AU:s or angst but I’m very happy with the writing on this one. (There’s a tiny hint of hope at the end of it, btw. But this is a dark tale, what with the major character death and all.)

I guess a bunch of you have done this already, but I'll tag @dreamylyfe-x @captainjowl @whaticameherefor @gardenerian @howlinchickhowl and @sickness-health-all-that-shit Hope you're all well, dearlings!

[thetarttfuldickhead]

RULES: Post the last sentence you wrote (fanfic / original / anything) and tag as many people as there are words in the sentence.

I was tagged by sweetlings @lunar-years @coolpointsetta and @goodmorninglovelies42 and then completely failed to do this because I hadn't written anything in a while and couldn't remember what sentence actually was the last... But! Things have changed! The tides have turned! I have pressed keys and put together words! Glory unto me!

Sentence: Roy was unmoved; unyielding like the stone.

As I'm late to this, I have no idea who's done it or not, but... @pghumfort @izzyspussy @fanficfanattic @destinationtoast @jamiesfootball @dreamylyfe-x @babytarttdoodoo (Thank God it was a very short sentence.) As always, no pressure if tag games aren't your thing. <3

[always-ian]

day 3 of the gallavich lovefest 2023 by @gallavichthings: rec a one-shot by someone else that's at least 2 years old

Risk by ColdReign, @dreamylyfe-x

i read this fic quite recently (only a month ago) and i'm still super obsessed with it.

it's set during their first year of marriage which makes it pretty much a covid fic and although i usually love to pretend that covid was/is never a thing, it just makes so much sense for this story.

the characterizations in this fic are top-notch. both ian and mickey's fears and anxieties feel so real and make so much sense. i love how they are learning to communicate and tackle issues together and be there for each other. on top of that, the fic addresses the events of 7x11 which makes it an instant fave.

[silvanshadow]

I re-read the wonderful Gallavich Soul-Mates fic “Bound” by @dreamylyfe-x every few months. A true favorite!

[bawlbrayker]

I was tagged by @gallagher-milkovich and finally got off my arse and made the most boring piccrew ever!

I'm tagging @dreamylyfe-x @gallavichismyjam @tomorrowillmissyou @gallavich11

[bawlbrayker]

@whatthebodygraspsnot this meta by @dreamylyfe-x answers it all 😂

good morning why the fuck did mickey tell ian to meet him at the south-shore docks just to have some buff dudes blindfold and throw him in the back of that van and take him to the bleachers. their regular spot. since high school. he knows where that is my brother in christ you did not have to do all that - he woulda come barking directly but you had to put on a show.

the theater is unmatched. what a guy.

[deanie1987]

Season 11 Fic Recs

Since Shameless is apparently gearing up for its 11th and final (!!) season, I have been going back and re-reading some of my favorite post s10 fics. There are a lot of great ones and I may continue to recommend some but I wanted to start with these three because I don’t think that they have nearly the amount of love and attention that they should have. 

Honestly if we got even a sliver of this kind of writing in season 11 I would be thrilled. The first is Ian Gallagher (and Other Works in Progress) by Ijustwannaread.  It takes place not long after the marriage and is a realistic portrait of them being happy but still struggling with poverty and chaos and being felons. It also allows these characters to acknowledge that they have a past and how that past still affects their present and their future.  And that is the ONE thing I want from season 11 above all else. It never fails to enrage me that the writers have this amazing, organic concept at their fingers that would require the bare minimum of work to reap the biggest rewards and then just.won’t.use.it. As always, thank god for fan fic writers!

For Better by ColdReign is a two-part series also focusing on the period after their marriage. The first part includes the real world pandemic and uses it in a way that is no doubt miles beyond what the show will do. It too is realistic and forward looking while acknowledging the way that the past inevitably bleeds into Ian and Mickey’s present. The second part is a non-linear set of...drabbles almost...showcasing their first few months as a married couple and sort of sets up the first part of the series. I just love it. 

Finally, there is Moonlight Sonata by AnnaNSmith, which is probably a little better known than the other two.. This is a multi-chapter that is probably the closest to what we will see in season 11 if we’re lucky. Its still miles better than what the writing has been, sadly, but there is funny dialogue and Gallagher family capers along with realistic plot lines and a lot of heart. 

Please feel free to add any other great post-s10 fics here that needs some love!

[shameless-notashamed]

Hey there! 22 & 40 for the ask game. Enjoy your day!

Hey Riss! Hope you’re doing awesome and have a great day as well! 💛

22. Do you have any siblings?

Yes, sure do, I’ve got an older sister and brother, and one younger brother. Also a half brother and two step-sisters.

40. Do you have any collections?

I’ve got quite the collection of books and movies. I like going to my shelves and blindly pick a book to read or movie to watch, sort of choose your own adventure.

ask game: 50 questions

[irradiatedwarlock]

SEND HELP! @beckyharvey29 @suzy-queued @bravemikhailo @mayo-in-the-morning @erikutta @loftec @babygirlmickey @divine-gallavich @you-are-so-much-better-than-that @ao3feed-gallavich @thevioletjones @heymrspatel @gallavichmemes @gallavichmeta @psychicskulldamage @gallacrafts @grumble-fish @doodlevich @gingit-cake @oatmilkovich @koganphrancis @sickness-health-all-that-shit @deanie1987 @sluttymickey @dreamylyfe-x @fiona-fififi @gallavictorious @damngcoffee @itsforeverromance @mixkeymilkovich @celestialmickey @ianenjoyer

AO3 Top Relationships Bracket- Round 3

This poll is a celebration of fandom history; we're aware that there are certain issues with many of the listed pairings and sources, but they are a part of that history. Please do not take this as an endorsement, and refrain from harassment.

[gardenerian]

That bacon is clearly closely related to jerky. It drives me insane. Thank you for saying it.

glad i’m not the only one! i wanna reach through the screen and grab it from him. baby boy that clearly isn’t cooked correctly! i’ll make you some nice crispy bacon 😌 

[sickness-health-all-that-shit]

coffee and carrot!

thank you ❤♥❤

coffe I already answered!

Carrot: What's your favourite app on your phone?

honestly at the moment it might be the deliveroo app, I love ordering food when I’m too tired to cook and want to try new stuff, it can really turn a crappy day around for me. comfort food 😌👌

Cake asks

[elivanto]

@dreamylyfe-x replied to your post: you’re kidding. kamilla’s not dead, right? she’s...

Oh! Death didn’t even occur to me. I assumed Mirror World.

I hope so!

[gallavichprompts]

Gallavich ‘Meta’ March

A Gallavich-themed trope challenge for March (or whenever you’d like to take part!) If you are new to writing or a writer who’s trying to get back into the swing of things - why not try writing some meta? (And you don’t have to be a writer, this is really a challenge that’s open to everyone!)

So, what does “meta” mean?

Fanlore: 

In fandom, meta (also meta essay) is used to describe a fan-authored piece of non-fiction writing discussing any aspect of fandom, fanworks, or the source text. This can include discussing characters and their motivations, fanfiction tropes and trends, fan activity, particular plot elements, choices by canon creators, alternate possibilities for canon and much more.

Meta [is] a blanket term to include things like headcanon, ship manifestos, theories, and character analysis.

Fandom talking about itself or its interests in a thoughtful way is the best description we can come up with. When it comes to intention, pretty much anything that isn't fictional or conversation would count. Meta can be very long (even a series!) or it could be just a few paragraphs. 

Meta is thoughtful, respectful discourse and analysis about characters and storylines. It is a thought, or a series of arguments with examples of the character’s actions that helped you draw a specific conclusion OR an analysis of the situation that you’ve focused on. Anything with detail, evidence, and explanation is a meta discussion.

What’s the challenge?

With 11 seasons and over 14000 fics on ao3, there’s a lot to discuss when it comes to Ian and Mickey and their relationship. So, whether it’s a topic or idea that’s been discussed many times before or something that hasn’t been analysed quite as much - try writing some meta!

It’s a casual challenge meant to encourage people to get writing more or try writing a different format. There’s no set time to submit fics, or a limit to how short (a paragraph) or long (an essay) the work can be. You can share your work anytime in or after March - tag it with #gallavichmetamarch and @gallavichprompts.

And don’t forget meta can be very casually written. There’s a lot of amazing meta that people put in the tags of posts that they may not realise is meta or may not feel confident sharing, but just know that you can and people would love to read it. You could even just share questions or ideas you think other people might like to explore.

There’s a list of Gallavich meta prompts under the cut, rounded up from previous prompt posts, as well as some new prompts!

Three lovely people who have written some excellent meta have very kindly shared some quotes:

@gallavictorious - “Sometimes you sit down with a finished observation or theory and you put that into words because you want to share it with others. But sometimes you only have this vague notion – something that tugs at you, an inconsistency or contradiction or hole in the text – and then the very act of writing becomes the act of exploration: as you put the words down, new ideas suddenly occur to you, new patterns become visible. By hashing it out on the page, you hash it out in your mind. Then you release it into the wild, and in the best of worlds someone pick up your tentative thoughts and take them further.

This process of shared discovery and discussion is what I love most about meta; I think that some people see excessive meta-ing as a compulsive need to explain away any and all inconsistencies in the text, but for me it’s not a pursuit born of frustration, but of curiosity and joy and a lust to engage with the text. For me, meta is an (often) intellectual game but it’s also, and more importantly, play: let’s pretend that all this is real. Let’s do it because it’s more fun if we do.” (meta)

@dreamylyfe-x - “When I finished binging Shameless and picked up the show live I was SO hungry to talk about it. I had this deep, insatiable thirst that fic couldn’t touch and the only thing that satisfied was reading meta. I just wanted to know what people THOUGHT. Really great meta reveals something you didn’t notice or think of. It brings a different perspective to the whole thing. It points out patterns, observes new details, or breaks down fandom ideas that maybe don’t have the deep roots you think they do. I love to write meta about Mickey and Ian because I love these characters down to their atoms. I am interested in the most granular details. So much of this story is in the subtext and meta is where you find people discussing that. One of my favourite things about this fandom is how deep people here go.” (meta)

@whaticameherefor - “I love reading and writing meta because there is so much to explore within these characters and storylines that simply wasn't addressed or presented as best as it could have been in the show. Especially with characters like Ian and Mickey who either hold things so close to the chest or need to present a false front -- it's really fun to get into their heads, figure out why they may have done something or what their thoughts were during a certain moment. Meta can help bring a better understanding of two people often misunderstood. I also really love the sharing of opinions and ideas. The sort of validation you feel when you see someone think the same way as you, or the lightbulb moment when reading someone else's meta like, "Wow, I've never thought about that before!" It's just another level of loving and appreciating these characters and their love story. I love meta!” (meta)

Resources: 

@you-are-so-much-better-than-that​ - Shameless Timeline

Ian Gallagher - Shameless Wiki

Mickey Milkovich - Shameless Wiki

Fanlore - Fandom Wiki for everything fandom related e.g. tropes, genres

Gallavich Meta Prompts - Part 1 // Part 2

What underrated tropes/genres would you like to see more of in Gallavich fanfic?

Do you have any headcanons about Mickey’s mother? What impact do you think she had on his life?

Are there any moments/scenes that you feel aren’t discussed or explored much when it comes to Ian and Mickey and/or their relationship?

What kind of relationship do you think Mickey has with his siblings post-finale?

When do you think Ian and Mickey realised they were in love with each other?

Do you think Ian stays working security with Mickey post-finale or do you think he decides to try a different job?

What kind of conversations do you think they had in early seasons that we didn’t see in canon?

Do you think they see themselves as best friends?

What things do you think they have learned from each other over the course of their relationship?

What songs or music do think worked well for their scenes? Or what songs or music do you think would have worked better?

How you think Ian and Mickey express themselves through their clothing/style?

Which serious issues do you think the show failed to explore when it comes to Ian and Mickey and/or their relationship?

How do you think Ian and/or Mickey see themselves at the beginning of the series versus the end? How have their opinions of themselves changed over time?

Which reunion do you think is the most important to them?

What sort of parallels do you see across the series - could be in terms of their behaviour, or their emotions, or things that happen to them?

Are there any underrated lines of dialogue or non-verbal actions that you think should be explored more? (Think about looking at gifsets and edits, you never know what you might not have noticed before that could be interesting!)

[7x10mickey]

hi hi! how about 💯 and 💘 for the fic recs?

hello hello hello!

💯 fic that makes you think #writergoals:

your fic, miles between us!!!

you’ll never see us again by @spoonfulstar

teenage dirtbag by @thisaintmacys-bitch

elevator music by @iansfreckles

💘 a fic you couldn’t stop reading once you started:

under lock and key by @suzy-queued

since we’re alone by @buffymilkovich & @lethargicmick

old rules for new side pieces by @goodkwuestion

bound by @dreamylyfe-x

[gallavictorious]

Darling Ryt, you've managed to be nosy at exactly the right time, so here we go:

Name: Kee. Or, En Mycket Stor och Ståtlig Älg. Or, Joanne, apparently...

Century of your birth: 20th century all the way, babe!

Go-to coffee order: Either whatever beans sounds most interesting/weirdest, with milk (if it's a micro roastery type of place), or some sort of flavoured latte with whipped cream (if at an Espresso House or Starbucks).

Do you have a pet?

Do you have a personal motto? Yes. 😏

Last vacation: Road trip up north with my one in particular. The journey was the destination (well, that and the food, drinks and sights).

Next vacation: Not strictly speaking a vacation but it feels like one, so... My new job's sending me on a three day conference in Newcastle in early June. Hotel looks SWEET. Also, might be stopping by London for a brief spell on the way there or home, so if someone wanted to meet up for a nice meal, that could potentially be arranged. 😌 If works does not count, a weekend trip to Gothenburg to see a production of Jesus Christ Superstar I'm VERY excited about.

Dream vacation: The Caribbean! And we're going next year! Barring plagues, wars and general disasters, so probably not I guess...

A short-term goal: Getting to the end of May without losing my professional shit.

A lifetime goal: Joy, bitch. 🥰

Last show you watched: 9-1-1 Lone Star. Giving it a cautious twirl. So far, not convinced.

Next on your to watch list: Our Flag Means Death.

Last thing you read: Shades of Gray by Jasper Fforde.

Something you're excited to read: The sequel to Shades of Gray. (Which might be published next year. I've been waiting more than a decade for this goddamned book! Read Shades of Gray back in 2012 and didn't get thar it was the first of three until I had about 50 pages left and realized things could not possibly be sorted out in that short a time. Got to the end, DYING for more. Went online to see when the next novel would be released and just found a video of Fforde walking the fields of Wales and explaining he MIGHT start writing it in 2014. Was devastated. Now it's 2022 and it's finally being written. George RR Martin never hurt me like this.) (I'd like to point out I just reread Shades of Gray. I have read one or two other books between 2012 and now.)

Funniest thing on the internet today: I've hardly been online, so uh... my one in particular's text narration of her encounter with a pigeon? It's weak, I know.

Something your struggling with right now: Not planning too much social stuff. I do need me a couple of days a week to just chill, and if I neglect that (as I'm sometimes wont to do), even fun social stuff ends up stressful rather than fun, and I end up a very put-upon Kee indeed.

Something hopeful: Life has never died.

(Oh, and my motto is "life might not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we might as well dance". Shake that booty, sweetlings. ❤)

Cheers, hellishly harmonious @howlinchickhowl - that was fun!

Tagging @dreamylyfe-x @captainjowl @damngcoffee @fiona-fififi

@dramaticviolincrescendo @ianandmickeygallavich

[tamiettitami]

Can you recommend some gallavich fanfic blogs? <3

i'm just gonna mention everyone i follow and their AO3 accounts, writing tags, etc., so hopefully you'll find someone you enjoy <3 also, if i couldn’t find your writing tag but you have one, feel free to reblog with it and i’ll add it to the list, and anyone who i didn’t add is also welcome to promote themselves in the comments/reblogs!

@iansfreckles - gallavichsecurity on AO3; *drabbles tag @whaticameherefor - whaticameherefor on AO3 @gardenerian - melwritesthings on AO3; tumblr writing tag @husbandian - teatrolley on AO3; fic stuff tag @grabmyboner - grabmyboner on AO3; my fic tag; social media AU tag @gallavich-x - eminawrites on AO3; fanfic tag @arrowflier - arrowflier on AO3; daily speedwrite tag @ianandmickeygallavich - calli_writes on AO3 @howlinchickhowl - howlinchickhowl on AO3; fic tag @southside-forever - southsideforever on AO3 @thisaintmacys-bitch - macymacymacy on AO3 @dreamylyfe-x - coldreign on AO3 @sweetcresta - sweetcresta on AO3; my writing tag @yeah-all-of-it - yeah_all_of_it on AO3