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Creator Highlight #17 - @cauldronblssd

Today we’d like to highlight @cauldronblssd! CB is one of the most welcoming and generous creators in the Elucien community who has given so much to others. She is a talented writer with a wide variety of stories and has also commissioned some of the most gorgeous pieces for Elain and Lucien.

If you check out CB's work, you can find just about any flavor you crave! Whether that is an AU in space, canon divergence, or modern-day spice, she's got both the angst and spice you seek. Not only is she an amazing storyteller, she is also known for leaving some of the most thoughtful comments on AO3 to other authors. She really embodies what the Elucien community is about!

Below are a few favorites, but you’ll want to read all the fics and check out her commissions on her masterlist HERE.

Found in the Sunlight

Elain and Lucien have spent the past several years politely avoiding each other. When Elain has a vision about Lucien becoming the High Lord of Autumn, she agrees to accept the mating bond to a male that she hardly knows. Bound by the bond and a couple unexpected bargains, the newly mated couple form an alliance.

Morning Edition

Elain listens to her local public radio station every morning as a way to support her sister, Feyre, a local arts and culture reporter. What starts as casual listening develops into something more when she finally meets the man behind the voice she listens to on the new every morning, Lucien Vanserra.

"Lucien was an NPR reporter, an enthusiast of local politics and an active participant in the fall and spring fund drives. Surely, he couldn’t be a party animal either, with a call time of five AM or something else equally absurd. Still, it had been him who suggested they meet at the last minute. Was this a booty call? Would he still buy her drinks, then?

It seemed a strange move to select your coworker’s sister for such an arrangement, but perhaps she was naive. She’d have to keep her head on her shoulders, even when he spoke to her with that low seductive voice or wore another well-fitted shirt that showed off his expansive chest. Elain squared her shoulders, resolving herself to be firm in her resolution not to go home with him that night."

We're Leaving the Planet, and You Can't Come

Elain Archeron lives a quiet life on the Sun Station as a follower of the Nolans’ New Ways. When she is sent on a mission to find wanted man, Vanserra, she crash lands in alien territory.

We’re going to space, babes!

Want to nominate someone? Fill out the form HERE.

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Creator Highlight #13 - @separatist-apologist

Welcome back to Feysand Creator Highlights!! We want to take a moment to recognize the amazing individuals in our fandom who kindly use up so much of their free time and creative energy to share their work with us!

Today we want to highlight @separatist-apologist! Fandom powerhouse, multi-ship writer, runner of an untold number of side-blogs and events, and one of our favorite Feysands! It’s no secret that separatist-apologist is the gateway writer into fanfic for many people in the fandom, introducing us all to grand romances and a variety of monsters that defy categorization. In addition to being a talented and prolific writer, separatist-apologist has been a part of building the ACOTAR fandom and encouraging new creators for years. 

With over 109 ACOTAR works on AO3, everyone has their own favorite! Whether you want to read classic adventure tales, canon rewrites, modern AUs, monster smut or something a little darker (usually gifted to her beloved TheLonelyBarricade), you will truly never regret a deep dive into separatist-apologists library of works.

Here are some of our favorite highlighted works, but you can read more on AO3!

I Knew You Were Trouble:

After a disaster on Earth sends humans to live on colonies on different planets, Feyre Archeron's life has become impossibly difficult. The Federation meant to protect and provide for human refugees has abandoned them on a hostile planet that forbids them from hunting and has segregated them from the rest of the population.

When her older sister starts an accidental fire in an attempt to revitalize the barren land, Feyre comes face to face with one of the infamous, dreaded Horde Kings. They strike a bargain- her servitude for her sisters life. Now, trapped in his horde, Feyre has to acclimate to a new life and the demands of the man who took her- and hope she can survive him.

I’ll Bet You Think About Me:

Feyre Archerons neighbor stands out on their shared deck each morning.

Totally naked.

Traitors Never Win:

When Feyre Archeron's father promises she'll marry notorious crime boss Rhysand Moreno, Feyre will do anything to get out of the arrangement...including framing him for murder.

Rhysand isn't about to let her go so easily.

Thank you for sharing your work with us and making the fandom a better place!

Want to nominate someone? Fill out the form HERE

[fuckyestherest]

Creator Highlight - Week 12

Welcome to our Creator Highlight Week 12!

Every week, we’ll use this space to recognize the amazing individuals in our fandom who kindly use so much of their free time and creative energy to share their work with us and bring our imaginations to life via writing, art, visuals, and many other creative mediums. 

This week we want to highlight @sarawritestories, a massively talented creator for fic within the fandom. Her stories have romance, intrigue, plot, and fluff, all while being imaginative, creative, and leaving a long-lasting impact. It’s a challenge to write x reader fics that feel realistic and consuming enough, but she hits the nail on the head every single time. Her nominators said the following: 

“She's sweet, she's kind, she's talented... she's always spreading the love everywhere she goes, so I think it would be fair for her to receive some 💕”

“She touches lots of subjects with her writing. Poly, plus-size readers, series, wonderful OCs... She's a huge Cassian girlie too. Maybe even THE biggest Cassian girlie.” 

“REALLY got me into x readers for the ACOTAR universe, and she writes them SO well.” As evident from these submissions, she is not only incredibly talented, but also extremely well-liked within the fandom! 

Your contributions are always fantastic, @sarawritestories, and we hope to see much more from you for a long time to come!

Below are some of our favorite creations.

All Too Well | Cassian x Reader, Eris x Reader

Unwavering Presence | Cassian x ArcheronSister!Reader

You’re Ours, Birthday Girl | Nessian x Reader (Poly)

You’re My Forever  | Eris x Reader

My Beautiful Angel | Cassian x Reader

Fuck Propriety | Helion x Reader

Thanks so much for bringing such incredible, creative, and lovely works to our fandom. You’re such a bright spot in this community, and we’re so glad you’re here!

You can find more of @sarawritestories on her Masterlist!

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Creator Highlight #11 - @wishcamper

Welcome back to Nessian Creator Highlights!! We want to take a moment to recognize the amazing individuals in our fandom who kindly use up so much of their free time and creative energy to share their work with us!

It's been quite some time since our last one, and what better way to kick things off with showcasing a rare jewel of the Nessian fandom.

This week we're highlighting @wishcamper! She has several fanfics that been floating over the last year that we simply love. She's sure to have what you're looking for, whether it be angst, drama, or some classic Nessian romance.

In addition to her fics, @wishcamper is kind to everyone she meets, and uses her background to provide thoughtful insight to character dynamics.

Check out some of our favorites below, or check out their masterlist HERE:

A Court of Vice and Victors

“Then stop, Cassian!” She was shouting now, inches from his face. “Stop fighting for my life! I never asked you to! Forget about me and move on!”

A sparkling tear froze on the tip of her eyelash and he felt a triumph in it, this sign that she was in there somewhere. His hands ached for her. This had all gone so differently in his head.

“I can’t,” he admitted. - Or, a therapist's attempt at an ACOSF rewrite, because trauma's a bitch and muscling through isn't the only way. Featuring: -Nesta's alcoholism and trauma taken seriously -IC family dysfunction reckoning -recognition of Illyrian oppression and effects of colonization -women being resourceful and empowered in spite of their circumstances -healing not being a straight line

pro Nesta, pro healthy Nessian, anti nobody, pro everyone is capable of change

CW: This work explores themes of trauma recovery, colonization and systemic racism, and gendered violence and reproductive abuse, and contains mentions of physical and emotional abuse, suicidal ideation, abortion, substance use, and sexual assault. Specific warnings will be included for each chapter, please take care of yourself.

My Sweetest Downfall

A Nessian re-telling of the biblical story of Samson and Delilah, set during the first war for human liberation.

CW: consensual sexual content, reference to sex trafficking

For Cassian Week 2024 - Day Two: Hair

I Can Picture it (After All These Days)

Of all the things Nesta had expected since becoming an aunt, the spikes of envy that shot through her watching her father fawn over Nyx had not been among them.

That was what began this whole saga, when she looked back. Her nephew’s birth unlocked something painful that wound its way up inside her, seeking to surface. An anger at her father for having the ability to protect her all along and choosing not to, a darkness, an old fear.

Against the backdrop of a lazy Saturday, Nesta struggles with recovered memories of physical abuse by her grandmother as she and Cassian debate the choice to have children. A lil angsty, a lil fluffy, a lil in-between. Cozy Angst.

CW: mentions of child abuse, PTSD recovery, negative self-talk/self-hatred, light sexual content. (None of the abuse is described in detail, only alluded to.)

Want to nominate someone? Fill out the form HERE

[redbirdandbluebird23]

Featured fic: Gay's the Word

This year's fic: Gay's Still the Word

Redbirdandbluebird23 made the move into writing slashfiction last year after almost a decade writing other fanworks. She mainly focuses on Jaydick, but has plans to introduce platonic Batfam works in the future. It is only in the last couple of years that she figured out she was asexual, so this event has been a great way to explore this in writing. You can find her on Tumblr and AO3.

I'm so happy to have taken part in @dc-aspec-week the second year! This year's fic is a follow on from last year's and I hope you enjoy it! ❤️💙

[fuckyesrexsoka]

Creator Highlight

From time to time, we'll feature a creator in the Rexsoka community. Think of this as a chance to discover and celebrate a Rexsoka creator you may not have known before. Whether you want to drop a comment on AO3, kudos a fic, smash that reblog button, follow a new fave, or generally send some love to them, it's all about celebrating the Rexsoka community!

Meet the Creator!

Say hi to @whitestlight, a writer and artist! Their fic, Traces of Red, is a dark, seedy, and sexy post-war fic that further explores all of the mature themes we wanted to see from the Clone Wars — not to mention the mature and complicated themes between Rex and Ahsoka’s forever altered relationship. Each chapter features one of their art pieces and they've created a fic playlist here. Talk about a multi-sensory Rexsoka feast!

Looking for more? We've got great news! Whitestlight has mastered both the use of color theory and brush stroke, using texture, fluidity, and emotion to capture their audience. Check out a few of their pieces here, here, and here.

[erisweekofficial]

Today we're celebrating @theladyofbloodshed!

If you love Neris, Chelsea has you covered. She wrote the quintessential Neris fic A Court of Tangled Flames! Seriously, please give this fic a read. It's a fantastic slow-burn romance, and will leave you begging for more. The good news is that Chelsea has so many other fics to read too.

Maybe you want a modern AU Neris fic taking place on halloween? Or is a hallmark movie au more your jam? Or even better, check out all her fics to find your next favorite.

Seriously, Chelsea has done so much for the Neris community so please go send her some love today! 🧡

What drew you to Eris Vanserra as a character?

I like that he dances around the truth and words are his weapons. He’s an enigma. How did he catch Azriel - the shadowsinging spymaster? What truth does he allude to that Mor hides? He’s one of the characters who seems more “fae” than others. I love this quote: “Amid the pink and white blossoms, the cold-faced Autumn Court heir looked truly faerie—as if he’d stepped out of the tree, and his one and only master was the earth itself.” That and there’s fire in his blood.

What do you think are Eris's greatest weaknesses?

I think Lucien is a big weakness for him. At the end of ACOWAR, we can see him look at Lucien with longing as his brother ignores him. For me, Lucien and their mother are probably the reasons why Eris hasn’t acted against Beron openly because they’re not worth the risk of gambling.

Can you give me a name for one of Eris's brothers? And also for one of his dogs?

I’ve named his brothers in past fics as Phelan (meaning wolf), Uther (meaning terrible), and Dolos (meaning deceit). And for his smokehounds: Adja, Vytor, and Safera.

Which SJM series would you give Eris to read and why?

Crescent City so he can empathise with Ruhn and Bryce about an autumnal ruling dad who is just as bad as his own.

[lewstherintelescope]

the closing scene of Beyond the Spider-Verse better be a flash forward to Gwen showing up at prom to find Miles waiting to give her the experience she never had with Peter or I will make very big hurt puppy eyes in the direction of Lord & Miller

[sjmprideweek]

SJM Pride Week - Creator Callout

Do you have any favourite creations that feature queer characters? We’d love to highlight some existing creations and share the love!

♥︎ Send us an ask with your favourite fics, fanart (or blogs)

♥︎ We welcome content featuring all characters, writing styles and art forms.

♥︎ Characters do not have to be canonically queer to be featured, and we support all ships.

[ahahnopenope]

Hazard (Dark Urge), Monk Open Hand Romanced Astarion

Age unknown.

[fuckyeselucien]

Creator Highlight #16 - @shadowisles-writes

Today we’d like to highlight @shadowisles-writes. Shadowisles is a true treasure in the Elucien side of the fandom. She’s both a talented writer and a beloved friend to many. If you get a chance to talk to her, her wit comes through with her quick sense of humor and her top tier takes on every character. 

A true master fic writer, shadowisles has written 44 ACOTAR fics, including 18 Elucien fics! Equal parts sweet and spicy, she will have you giggling and kicking your feet in one fic and blushing in the next.  Her writing is the kind that you can’t peel your eyes away from, whether you’re reading about Elain and Lucien fighting over the best study seat in her academia series or canon Elain following Lucien all the way to the Day Court. Every fic is a treat that leaves you craving more! 

Below are a few favorites, but you’ll want to read all the fics on her masterlist, here! 

So Long, London 

"You swore that you loved me but where were the clues, I died on the altar waiting for the proof."

After the war with Hybern, Elain is welcome back into Graysen Nolan's estate to marry him. Elated to live the life she dreamed of, Elain learns to glamour herself to fit in among the humans of their village. Unable to keep away on her wedding day, Lucien paces outside until the very last moment he can interrupt to beg her to reconsider, except the scene he walks into is anything but a wedding.

I’m With You 

Without the urgency of war looming over Prythian, Elain begins to question if the Night Court is where she belongs. Her mate travelling at will between courts and the human lands fills her with the longing to accompany him. Except being alone with Lucien in the Day Court means confronting conflicting feelings, which only get more complicated as secrets and threats to her safety emerge.

Or: the one time the lyrics "And if you need a light, I’ll be the match to your candle, my darling," made me daydream about Day Court Elucien for weeks.

Tethered 

Elain moves to university after the semester has already started and finds herself stuck outside in the cold after the fire alarm goes off in her building. Lucky for her, a red haired neighbor is willing to share his blanket, and a lot more than that too.

Want to nominate someone? Fill out the form HERE.

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Creator Highlight #20 - @velidewrites

Welcome back to Feysand Creator Highlights!! We want to take a moment to recognize the amazing individuals in our fandom who kindly use up so much of their freetime and creative energy to share their work with us!

Today's creator highlight is for the wonderful @velidewrites! Kind, creative, and brimming with talent, we constantly ask ourselves, is there anything that Velide can't do? And the answer, she consistently proves to us, is NO! From gorgeous moodboards, hilarious headcanons and incorrect quotes, to beautiful, intricate storytelling through both writing and fanart, Velide has shown us there are truly no limitation to her talent.

And how lucky we are to reap the benefits of all of the amazing content she regularly shares with the fandom! It was hard for us to even begin to choose our favorites, but we highlighted a few of her fics and fanarts for you below! You can also find so much more on her masterlist HERE!

Fanart:

Baulder's Gate Art featuring Rhys as the Emperor and Feyre as Tav

Feysand NSFW sketches

Rhysand - High Lord or Calvin Klein Model?

Fanfic:

The Daily Struggles Of An Art Student - Desperate to finish her male anatomy assignment before the deadline, Feyre Archeron finds a secluded corner in a cafe. Or so she thinks.

Remember, We're Madly In Love - When 19-year old Feyre Archeron voluntarily takes her sister's place in the Hunger Games, she expects nothing but her imminent demise. But Feyre is a survivor, and as she is thrown into a battle between life and death, she discovers there are things worth fighting for.

All I Know Is We're Going Home - When the High Lord of Spring's bargain with Amarantha fails, Rhysand escapes the Deceiver's prison and runs to the Mortal Lands. Intent on killing a faerie out of the hatred in her heart, Feyre spends the night hunting in the wintry woods. She doesn't expect to find a man there - the most beautiful man she'd ever seen

Thank you for sharing your work with us and making the fandom a better place!

Want to nominate someone? Fill out the form HERE

[fuckyestherest]

Creator Highlight - Week 10

Welcome to our Creator Highlight Week 10!

Every week, we’ll use this space to recognize the amazing individuals in our fandom who kindly use so much of their free time and creative energy to share their work with us and bring our imaginations to life via writing, art, visuals, and many other creative mediums. 

This week we want to highlight @milswrites, a massively talented creator for fic within the fandom. Are you a fan of x Reader fics? Because if so and you aren’t obsessing over @milswrites works, what are you doing?

Her stories have romance, intrigue, plot, and fluff, all while being imaginative, creative, and leaving a long-lasting emotional impact. Her nominators said the following: “She does some of the best imagery work! Every story is written with such care! I truly believe she is worth checking out and reading something that makes you come alive!” The second nominator doubled down on that by saying “Her fics truly bring to life character and reader fics in a way I didn’t know was possible. I never read those before i stumbled on her blog, and now I can’t get enough of them.” 

As evident from these submissions, she is also a one-of-a-kind creator, and her works really bring out a whole new side of these characters we’ve come to love. Thank you for sharing your works with us, and for adding such an engaging, creative, and lovely fics to the community and fandom space! Your contributions are always fantastic, and we hope to see much more from you for a long time to come!

Below are some of our favorite creations.

Trials of Aphrodite | Azriel x Reader

My Beautiful Girls | Cassian x SingleMom!Reader

At The End of the Night | Azriel x IllyrianFem! Reader

The Fox and the Hound | Eris x Reader

Wilted Love | Lucien Vanserra X Tamlin'sSister!Reader

Thanks so much for bringing such incredible, creative, and lovely works to our fandom! We’re so glad you’re here!

You can find more of @milswrites on her Masterlist!

[fuckyesnessian]

Creator Highlight #2 - @asnowfern

Welcome back to Nessian Creator Highlights!! We want to take a moment to recognize the amazing individuals in our fandom who kindly use up so much of their freetime and creative energy to share their work with us!

Today we want to highlight @asnowfern

If you've never spoken to asnowfern, you're missing out. Besides being one of the nicest people in the fandom, her talent is immense. Blending history, mythology, and the characters we've all become so fond of, asnowfern is a master when it comes to telling an compelling, gorgeous story.

If you're looking for some nessian recommendations, try out these:

We're Not Strangers: Cassian's muscles twitched as every fibre of his being screamed at him to go after her. He didn't know her, not in this lifetime, not yet. OR another take on the reincarnation/soulmate trope.

Crimson Blade: When Paris-based Feyre stops contacting their London home, Nesta engages private detective Cassian to investigate. The truth turns out to be much bloodier than she ever expected. OR a vampire Cassian and human Nesta Victorian love story

The Writings On The Wall: “So why haven’t you killed me?” she demanded, continuing when he raised a questioning brow, “You’re a hunter. Isn’t that what you do?” “I hunt malicious demons.” he answered easily as the infuriating smile returned. “You don’t seem very malicious to me.” She's a demon, he's a hunter. Their fates intertwined after a chance encounter. Can Nesta and Cassian overcome all odds to be together?

You can find more- including Emorie- on @asnowferns AO3

[voicesfortheblade]

Holy moly, it's @yeniihuenii the absolute beloved. They're one of the lovely artists filling prompts for our event so check out the pinned now and support a good cause!