#a beautiful show about grief and growing older and changing and letting yourself explore new things while you grieve

[ghostguitar]

i thought this show was a comedy why do i keep crying

[cassiopeiasara]

Fanfiction Writer Appreciation Day

Hi everyone! Here is my annual post inspired by this. I know the point is to go comment on stories but I also love to share some favorites so maybe the writers get some new readers and comments from more than one person. you can catch up on older recs here: 2015  2016 2017 Keep in mind I do have a fic rec tag and I don’t use it lightly so that’s always another place to search on my blog for stories I enjoy. Without further ado some faves under a cut because as usual, there’s A LOT:

Broadchurch: Jocelyn/Maggie

Stay by GirlonaBridge. You ever read something and you’re like THAT! I want to write something like THAT! That’s how I felt reading this absolutely gorgeous fic about Jocelyn and Maggie’s first time. It’s got great pacing, it’s sensual and it’s loaded with feelings and longing and just GOSH. 

Moments In Time by @tea-and-procrastination This was such a rich and wonderful exploration of Maggie and Jocelyn’s history and I adored it so much.

Grace and Frankie: Grace/Frankie 

I’ve sadly not read as much in this fandom as I desperately want to and I’ll be changing that very soon but these are some of the stories I’ve managed to get to. 

anyone who has become by @ellydash Sometimes fics are written so brilliantly in character with such a compelling plot that you realize what a blessing fic really is. Then sometimes you read a fic that’s just exactly the kind of story you want to explore and you feel like anyone could read it regardless of familiarity with the media from which it comes. The true miracle is when you get both in one fic and that’s this fic in a nutshell. It’s a fantastically woven story of realization, identity, and relationship: to oneself, to family, community and a partner. I’ve sent this to so many people including ones who have never read fic in their life because it’s just that special. 

There I Will Be by @telanu I’ve read this story so many times I can’t even tell you. There’s grief and figuring out what you want and confession of feelings and just it’s a gorgeous work of art. 

Done With the Compass, Done With the Chart by @chainofclovers This is a sequel to a fic that was on my post last year but it is a fine and glorious story in its own right. I love that each chapter is told from a different character’s perspective. It’s a masterful story full of change and feelings and just read it, you won’t regret a minute of it. 

Wonder Woman: Diana/Etta

The Holiday Girls by @steellily This is a wonderful story of Ella being a badass and Diana finding her way post the loss of Steve and the war. Also all the fluffy feels. 

be yourself my ally by imperfectcircle We got fake relationships, Themyscira, accidentally adopting kittens. I mean what could be better?

Etta Candy’s Last Stand by sanguinity Bed sharing, hilarity, this is just a great time of a fic. 

The Worst Witch: Ada/Hecate I could literally rec so many of the glorious fics out there but this is a brief overview of my favorites. 

Children Will Listen by @applebottomclaudiajeans As far as I’m concerned this story is required reading for hackle fans. It has Mildred antics and that warm fuzzy feeling of being queer mentors and examples of happiness. I also give a blanket rec to the rest of @applebottomclaudiajeans‘ stuff but this remains my fave. 

on ne voit bien qu’avec le couer by @amillionmillionvoices This one will make you laugh, cry and feel all the feels. It has the added bonus of being told through Mildred’s eyes. @amillionmillionvoices has such delightful prose and if you’re a multishipper, I highly recommend you check out her other stories because she does not disappoint. 

Roses and Thorns by @meridelclarke I give a blanket rec to all of Meri’s stuff (especially You May Ask and The woods are lovely, dark and deep) but this story is special in its wonderful exploration of the magical world, Hecate’s backstory including Broomhead, how far Mildred and her friends are willing to go for their teachers and of course the wonderful blossoming relationship between Ada and Hecate. It’s a beautiful ride and I’ve read it so many times. 

a new love whispering by @farmerdamsel This was among my first fics in this fandom and it remains my favorite. It’s a great Ada and Hecate meeting and growing into getting to know one another. (Also a blanket rec for other fics from this lovely author)

from afar I’ve loved you (but never let it show) by @bigbaddoctorwolfe A blanket rec for all her fics but this one, gosh this one has everything you’d want in a holiday fic. There’s excellent imagery and relationship and fluff and I just can’t gush enough about how much I still adore this fic. It ties with throughout all of time, I am yours as my favorite story. 

witchcraft in your lips by @theuncertainhour A beautiful post s1 finale fic. Also blanket rec here too, :)

Second Snowfall by @cosmic-llin I like this story’s prequel too but I love the ceremony and tenderness and lovely kiss in this one. Also a blanket rec for fics here too (what can I say? this ship has some talented peeps). 

Better than Ever by @thosetigerseyes There’s Hecate being surly and not taking care of herself then Ada offering to help, a massage and I think you can guess the rest. This one and To Draw Down the Moon tie for my favorites of Jen’s work. 

to sleep by your side and wake uninterrupted (we may manage it one of these days) by @matildaswan There are BIRTHDAY SNUGGLES. Also hilarious Mildred antics. Once again if you’re a multishipper, you should check out her other lovely work too. 

Survival Skills by @marvellouslymadmim starts a series of 8 stories that present one of the slowest slow burns I’ve ever read. There is some great Dimity characterization along with lovely mentoring moments with Mildred. I don’t just recommend this one because it’s the first but also because it’s an absolute delight. 

Also I need to mention these two adorable stories by @steellily for Dimity/Julie:

Tea for Two? and Once Upon A Time