#Fandom Friends

[herrmannhalsteadproduction]

Joining in on the @alliwantforchristmasislou event with a donation to the Trevor Project.

9-1-1 has been one of my comfort shows for a few years now, but the BuckTommy storyline took it to a new level. I have a lot of things I've loved about it, but the biggest has been the fandom it created.

I've met so many wonderfully kind, warm, funny, and compassionate people through the BuckTommy fandom and I'm proud to call so many of you my friend. 🥰

Sending out some love to:

@sunnywithachanceofbi, @nine-one-wanton, @judymarch15, @30somethingautisticteacher, @typicalopposite

@rdng1230, @girlwonder-writes, @merrylou-mas, @cliophilyra, @bangpop91

@weewookinard, @thecarrott, @lavenderleahy, @sad-girl-hours23, @desert--moonchild

(And old friends @thewannabewriter and @fullmoon-94 who are awesome and still scream with me about things in this new fandom 😊)

Plus honestly so many more. I could keep going forever because this fandom is full of so many lovely people and I love that everyone is working so hard to keep that spirit going. Hugs and love to you all! ❤️

[maaikeatthefullmoon]

I am so incredibly grateful to the GO fandom for introducing me to some of the nicest, funniest, and cleverest people on this planet.

I met the incomparable @words-so-innefable through a work I wrote on AO3 earlier this year and we quickly became great friends, messaging almost daily here on tumblr about all things GO, Dr Who, and life in general.

This past Friday we *finally* got to meet up in the flesh in London, where we spent a day living our best nerdy lives, hitting up Forbidden Planet, the Who Shop, and what are apparently the best Eccles cakes in London (St John St Bakery, if you wanted to know- have them with Lancashire cheese for the full experience).

I don’t think we shut up the entire time and it was glorious. All the nerdy fan-ness that I don’t get to dump at home, I was free to let fall out of my mouth, and I received fan-ness in return.

And it was sooo relaxed. The most relaxed I’ve EVER been on a trip to London. This is what life can be like, with people who *get* you, when you don’t have to wear your mask. I’m not even this relaxed at home.

I didn’t have the rebound exhaustion from this trip that I normally have, and that really made me think.

In the meantime, I leave you with our ineffable selfie. 🤘

[lynyangell]

Headcanon of the day

I love her kneeling by his feet while they fight together. Cuz it's not a natural position for a bodyguard to take, it's unique to their dynamic.

So he can continue to attack over her shoulder. He only lets her step in front of him to defend him if he can continue to protect her at the same time

And the vulnerability that she kneels by his feet with her BACK to him while he's using flame attacks!! She trusts him completely.

This came from a fun discord conversation with @theblueeyedfirebender who let me steal the photo she took from her gorgeous new art book, thank you my dear!

These were her additional thoughts on the pic:

"I like that he's leaving himself exposed (left flank) in order to address whatever she is facing head-on. Protective, yet a bit reckless, and very Roy Mustang"

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[barmadumet]

New obikin Christmas card for the cherished collection! This one (top right) is from dear friend, @aigoos ❤️THANK YOU!! 💚

2022 cards done by @bakaramia (top left) and @obi-nob-kenobi (bottom) 🙏

[raevulsix]

Here’s the second part done for with for @nahoney22’s awesome fic, A Warrior’s Need. ✨

Slight NSFW, Thrawn x Reader. 💙

You can find the fic here.

[rahuratna]

Had a wonderful birthday, courtesy of family, friends and loved ones, and, of course, my dear, dear fandom friends who went out of their way to make this day an ultra-special one for me.

As someone who has recently joined fandom on Tumblr, I knew that there were so many talented artists and writers out there. As someone who has been writing on fanfic websites for over a decade, I did not expect to become part of a community that feels like family. Your warmth, kindness, encouragement and acts of simply creating things alongside me inspire me to even greater lengths!

I feel like my writing has been improving, my ideas flowing like a strong, clear river and my voice as a writer has certainly become more distinct. I have all of you precious, precious people to thank for that.

Once again, thank you to @tsukimefuku , @courtneedsleep , @actuallysaiyan , @kusakabesimp , @kentocalls , @jadedjane , @yasu-1234 and @mysteria157 for your beautiful, sweet messages.

Thanks to @cmdrfupa for that stunning poem that literally made me pause and put my phone away for a minute because I was so overwhelmed. Thank you, sweet one.

Thanks to @radish-breath , @traffi , @valleyofwater , @g00miato , @courtneedsleep and @jjk-eugie for the stunning art you drew as my birthday gifts, of Nanami, Taishiro (and Pompompurin!). I cannot even believe I received those priceless and beautiful gifts from you all and I will save and treasure them always!

This year has been a tough one for me. I've said that before. With friends and fellow-creators like these, though, walking this path beside me, my journey has been so much richer and full of life, colour and joy.

This has been a fantastic birthday.

[angelosearch]

I just realized it was around this time last year that I started replaying FFVIII.

This time was different from all the other times I returned to it. For the first time since my initial playthrough, it brought me into the fold of the fandom. I tried to go on Reddit, but that was not enough. In the few months that followed, my ravenous desire for all things FFVIII led me back to Tumblr.

Since then, this fandom has done so much for me and my mental health. I've made new friends (even irl!). I've learned many, many new skills. Through the act of engaging, by creating, interacting with, and enjoying various fanworks, memes, and theories, I've been given so much joy, inspiration, and even moments of self-discovery.

And, of course, this fandom got me writing again, which has just been all-around life-changing. I used to spend so much time scrolling and watching TV - now I use that time writing.

If you would have told me a year ago that I would be learning how to sing, or dressing in cosplay I made, or finishing writing a 200k word fanfic, I NEVER would have believed you. But having this space to explore and play within the context of this videogame has brought out the best, most passionate version of myself.

Connecting with my inner child, returning to my favorite piece of media, meeting some incredible people; it has all just made me feel good about being alive and has motivated me to get creative in ways I never have before.

I was lucky enough to have the time and space to accept the wonderful things the universe offered me over the last year. As I move into this next (likely extremely busy) phase of my life with grad school and my internship starting, I want to express gratitude and also remind myself that while these pursuits do take energy, they also generate it.

This is my promise to myself: I will continue listening to my inner child. I will not stop writing. I will not forget what brings me joy. Holding onto these things is what makes the hard work and late nights and the stress of a new career doable. I will be a better person if I take the time to engage with my hobbies, and, as a therapist, it will be important for me to model strong work-life balance and professional boundaries for my clients.

To all my mutuals, thanks for being here for the journey. Shout out to a few of my closest fandom friends, as I cannot express how much better you've made my life since I met you: @tr1ck5 @suleikashideaway @irishais @gardengalwrites @aleheartilly @sevlinop @foxtrottcantfindshit @quiettekiyet

[daniwib]

When I started writing fanfic back in the dark ages (2020) I would never have guessed that one day I’d be holding bound copies of my own writing. My writing. In actual physical book form.

Bound by not one but two amazingly talented people who liked my silly little stories so much they bound them for themselves. Not only that, but they also then bound a second copy and sent it to me (not a small feat, we live in completely different countries and they took nearly 3 months to get here).  

I am stunned. Awed. Amazed. Humbled. So very grateful. They are sitting next to my keyboard and I keep stroking them like they’re cats. They are so pretty! Each is so perfectly suited for the plot of the fic too. A hunter’s journal for the SPN/911 crossover and colour changing scales for the Merman Buck fic? I could never have imagined such perfection or had the skill to do this myself.

Thank you, my wonderful fandom friends. You have given me a truly unique gift that I treasure. And that my family is fighting over about who gets to read which first! If you’re curious about the fics. Mind the tags: Trust me, Darlin’ Cherish

[here-queer-jointpain-severe]

Texts I get from @xiaq out of context

peak chaos

[unicornmachine]

The sweetest gifts from my beloved @blenselche 🥹 💕

[crumpetsandbiscuits]

reblog if you need more friends in any of these fandoms: (TMNT, KOTLC, PJO, ASOUE) and we’ll make some friendships 💖 and feel free to add whatever fandom you want!

[blackmonitor]

"Thrawn rolled his shoulders in an attempt to make his new tunic fit just a bit better; in time the cloth would become like a second skin, but for now it was still slightly stiff, never worn before today. A new rank badge, silver collar pins, golden epaulets - all placed just so, the effect of the whole undeniably striking. It felt strange; it felt right. A decade of struggle and hard work had led to this; for a man that had never expected to be garbed in white, it was an accomplishment that he was fiercely proud of, despite the event that had led to it. And yet, as he buttoned the cuffs of his sleeves, Thrawn couldn’t help but feel a pang of loneliness. This was a great accomplishment, yes, but it was not his alone. He wondered what Eli would think if he was here to see it. Would the same pride he felt be reflected in the human’s eyes?

He liked to think so.

One day, perhaps, he would find out."

Thank you for those wonderful words @owlpartytime

[rosesnink]

Some Fandom Love

woot woot, my fave event is here!!!

as you can guess, this year's been eventful to say the least. but i got to meet some wonderful peeps this year, and they get a shoutout today!!

starting with 2024's highlight, @hsslilly-blog !! laís, you're an incredible artist, a hilarious person and so sweet, and your creativity is outwordly, and i'm thankful i got to know you this year ❤

another highlight was @rjschoicesstuff !!! he's an incredible person, her art is just adorable and his ocs are just so creative and soo interesting in their own right!

then we have the latest one i started talking to and getting to know at our own pace: @gaiuskamilah ! jam, you're such an interesting, funny, unique person, and seeing your posts either crack me up or make me think about how i see certain books, and your meta is just sooo detailed and remarkably interwoven! just chef's kiss! i hope that this 2025 we can get to know each other personally 🫶🏻

and finally, to me, the ones i feel so much closer this year for a reason. as you know if you follow me closely, for years i have been open about my sa story and how my journey has evolved, but this year, after feeling for long that i was alone in my pain in this fandom, @aria-ashryver @storyofmychoices @jerzwriter and @aallotarenunelma (and ofc caro, who sadly deactivated) each came forward with their stories, and while it was challenging to read, it made me feel closer and relieved that i was not alone in my pain. aria's post gave me a much needed boost and made me feel like i had someone to talk to and lean on. i feel bonded to them in a way that cannot be explained, but now i feel more empowered and less lonely in my pain and feelings.

there are many more i want to give a shoutout, but i'll keep those for the next days 🫰🏻

with love,

noe ❤

[raevulsix]

Here’s my Comic-Inspired Art for @nahoney22’s awesome Thrawn x Reader fanfic with Director Krennic. ✨

You can find the fic, A Warrior’s Need, here.