#happywitch416

[cgaubrey]

5 things you'll find in my writing

I was tagged by @happywitch416 (thank you!)

Nature. Beautiful, wonderful, terrible nature, of which we humans are a part. You'll get themes of human reconciliation with nature and eco-vengeance. (murder trees, angry shark avatars, environmental kelpies)

Family/Home. Found, born, and made. I write a lot about how we love each other. I also write about past abuse, trauma, and most important healing. My characters go through a lot because frankly, I have gone through a lot, and I want the kind of healing and love for them that I have worked so hard to find (and give). The worlds I write may be scary, but there is always a home, wonderful and filled with good foods and cozy spaces and family who will fight for you.

Food. Food is culture and tells us so much about people and their world. I am a (sometimes) proud American Southerner and we have a rich, complicated relationship with our amazing food culture. I could write a dissertation on South Carolina bbq (but I don't need to because there are amazing Black food scholars who already have). (Also check out Southern Foodways Alliance if that sort of thing interests you).

Magic. I write fantasy so I would be remiss not to mention magic! Magic as wonder. Magic as power. Usually, my magic is rooted in nature and humanity's reconciliation with nature, so there are elemental aspects to it.

Romance, but it's often nontraditional in some way, whether it's queer, gender non-conforming, neurodivergent, or progresses with slightly different pacing. I also love established couples who learn and grow and work through their problems on the page. Because we don't get enough of that modeled for us in real life or fiction and it shows.

[saecookie]

9 people you want to get to know better

Tagged by the dear @jamgrlsblog, thank you so much! It's been so long i haven't made this one!

Three Ships: viktuuri, doctorrose, ineffable husbands? That's a good summary.

First Ever Ship: as embarassing as Jam, it might have been dramione.

Last Song: Billie Eilish's Lost Cause.

Last Movie: The Fabelmans, which i wasn't particularly prepared to love but that I did (i was just there as the friendship group)

Currently Reading: Marvel's Ironheart. I hadn't planned on reading Riri's run but i'm trying and so far it's kinda cool.

Currently Watching: ... Shinsekai Yori. Not commenting on this one so far.

Currently consuming: breakfast Praluline. I will not take criticism on my sugar/carb french breakfast consumption @tiffotcf

Currently craving: fruit juice. i always crave fruit juice.

I am tagging @mairzy-doats @vro0m @moinsbienquekaworu @pigeonneaux @peach0cake @happywitch416 @skquill @jewishvitya @siriuseli if you want to do it ♥!

[rhetoricalrogue]

Tagged by @ladiemars to share my lock screen, last song listened to, and last image saved

Tagging @feralkwe @zombolouge @icescrabblerjerky @curvyelf @theashenphoenix @asaucyginger @chuckhansen @roguelioness @ejunkiet @evilbunnyking @happywitch416 and anyone who wants to join in!

[kagetsukai]

Top 5 Books!

Ok, this question is absolutely unfair. Da fuq. How dare. I am supposed to pick *FIVE*??? HOW??? ...okay, I’ll give it a college try

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Redshirts - John Scalzi

Klub wloczykijow - Edmund Niziurski

Pan Samochodzik - Zbigniew Nienacki (or anything by this author, really)

Wszystko Czerwone - Joanna Chmielewska

Ya know, looking at this list really puts it in sharp relief the reason why I’m very into heist and mystery movies. These are literally ALL mystery stories. NOT MAD ABOUT IT~!

[brittaperry]

happywitch416 replied to your post “son of a bitch is you, you useful idiot ,your communist , disgrace ...”

You are like the 3rd or 4th person I have seen get this???

What just went through my head when I read this

[fandom-age]

text overlaid atop the dragon age logo that reads "@happywitch416 is such a wonderful person to be around. She’s nice with the perfect sprinkling of snarky, she’s great at encouragement and listening, she has terrific tastes. It’s a joy talking to her. Also her writing is amazing! She has such unique ideas, and so funny too! She got me shipping Hawke/Varric, which is something I never thought I would get into. Truly, just the best person."

[cgaubrey]

Getting to Know Me-meme 1

9 people you want to get to know better

Tagged by @happywitch416 thank you! <3

Three Ships: Han x Leia. Eowyn x Faramir. Rick x Evie (though I'm with @happywitch416, give me Ardeth and a happy thruple. really).

First Ever Ship: Han x Leia. I was obsessed with the nerdy, awkward fly boy with good hair and the bamf that is Leia "I'm way too old for this at nineteen" Organa.

Last Song: The Jurassic Park theme as played by a bowling ball rolling through a Rube Goldberg machine full of squeaky rubber chickens. It lives rent-free in my head.

Last Movie: the Meg. which also lives rent-free in my head, but that we own because it is a thing of absolute beauty.

Currently Reading:

Strange Religion: Speculative Fiction of Spirituality, Belief, & Practice by Andy Dibble, Jibril Stevenson, J.A. Legg, et al.

When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo

Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

A Natural History of the Future: What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species by Rob Dunn

Currently Watching: an assortment of North Carolina birds outside my kitchen window. So far (even in the rain) we have Tufted Titmouses, Robins, and a White Breasted Nuthatch.

Currently consuming: Coffee with oat milk and a teaspoon of good cocoa mix.

Currently craving: quiet and laziness. Yesterday was my twice-annual dentist trip and I know everyone stresses these, but as an autistic person, even routine visits are hell. My adrenaline crash was hard yesterday, so I'm really not wanting to be around people or be productive today. Reminder: be gentle with yourselves when you need it-- if you can. <3

I am tagging any and all of you. Right now the follower list on this blog is nice and manageable. I would love to get to know you all. Just consider yourself tagged by me. :)

[goddesstiera]

Spotify (or Your Favourite Music Provider) Daily Mix!

Tagged by @happywitch416 <3

Rules: Write down the first songs in your Spotify daily mixes 1-6 and tag onward

1- Dying in LA by Panic at the Disco

2- Walking in my Shoes by Depeche Mode

3- Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene by Hozier

4- Lingerie by Lizzo

5- ænima by TOOL

6- Hunger by Florence + The Machine

[rhetoricalrogue]

Five things you'll find in my writing

I was tagged by @pchberrytea, thank you!

starting the story with a conversation. The majority of my stories are character-driven and I like to start things out with dialogue to get into my character's heads about whatever situation I put them into they're facing.

raised eyebrows, shrugging, and smirking. Sorry, not sorry.

food and kitchens. The kitchen is the heart of the home and I like to explore how that reflects certain dynamics.

plot? what plot? I'm using this chapter to figure out this one certain person and their feelings.

slice of life, behind the scenes. I love to focus on those moments that can easily fit into the unexplored "a few days later..." pockets of time.

tagging @alittlestarling @happywitch416 @asaucyginger @ladyeglantine and whoever else would like to do this!

[big-ass-magnet]

happywitch416

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So I bought a cross stitch pattern thinking it was...

Oh. Thats a familiar feeling lol these colors amazing though???

Sadly that's just the pattern, it's not actually going to be those colors, this is the winter tree so it'll be all blues. BUT it'll still be pretty, and the summer one has some wild colors. If I ever get that far lol.

I’m ASTOUNDED, just this once I thought I was being restrained with my projects.

[halfblood-fiend]

happywitch416 replied to your post “Well.... I think I'm gonna do it. I'm going to attempt to organize my...”

I keep trying to do this. Keyword is trying. Its so easy to get distracted��

I am attempting to Marie Kondo this shit basically. lmao.

DOES THIS POST SPARK JOY???

[kagetsukai]

happywitch416 replied to your post: Me: I have a LOT of food I can make/already made...

When we got out to do our shopping the other day I walked past fajita fixins thinking no its not on my list and turned right back around to get them lol isolation needs fajitas! Thats just the rules.

I’m going to try to make mine last as long as possible too :D I’m also going to toss in a whole lot of stuff that doesn’t really belong in a fajita? My bestie’s wife makes amazing crisped garbanzo I want to toss in for extra protein in the mix. I just need to figure out how my next grocery order will go.

[ao3feed-geralt-jaskier]

by happywitch416

This was born of a middle of the night desperate need to fix that last moment between Geralt and Jaskier. GO HUG HIM GERALT AND SAY YOU ARE SORRY

Words: 408, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types, Wiedźmin | The Witcher Series - Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher (TV)

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia, Jaskier | Dandelion

Relationships: Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia/Jaskier | Dandelion

Additional Tags: the ending of the netflix season 1 broke my heart okay, i need Geralt to make things right with Jaskier or so help me, Angst, Angst with a Happy Ending, Light Angst, Implied Sexual Content

[pikapeppa]

Six Sentence Sunday

Tagged by @oops-gingermoment​  @radiant-avad​ and @faerieavalon​!

From the next chapter of Lovers In A Dangerous Time (i.e. Fenhawke and the Inquisition). In which Fenris and Dorian (and Cole!) have some boy-talk about the Iron Bull.

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They walked in silence for a while. Then Dorian sighed loudly. “All right, fine. I… I care for him, all right? He’s a brute and a lummox, and yet I care for him.”

Fenris frowned. “You are still worried about what people will think?”

Dorian rubbed his chin nervously. “I… no, I suppose not,” he said slowly. “I…”

Then Cole spoke from behind Fenris, causing Dorian to jump. “‘Wishing but wondering, wounded and wistful. What if he doesn't want me after?’”

Dorian scowled at Cole. Fenris simply shot Cole a reproving look before turning to Dorian again. “Is that what worries you? Being rejected?”

“Fasta vass, the pair of you,” Dorian complained. “You’re like sharks. Very poorly dressed sharks, I might add.” He gazed disdainfully at Fenris’s travelling clothes.

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Tagging back to @oops-gingermoment @radiant-avad @faerieavalon and forward to @aban-asaara @schoute @lethendralis-paints @midnightprelude @thesaltyhealer @johaeryslavellan @iarollane @dickeybbqpit @thejeeperswife @river-of-asgard @happywitch416 and anyone else who wants to play! 

[ao3feed-sebhawke]

by happywitch416

Inspired by a book cover and a conversation with a friend. Behold.

Words: 532, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age - All Media Types

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/M

Characters: Varric Tethras, Female Hawke (Dragon Age), Isabela (Dragon Age)

Relationships: Female Hawke/Sebastian Vael

Additional Tags: Implied Sexual Content, News headlines, look seb is in a kilt with a billowy shirt just like those romance novel covers

[goddesstiera]

Tagged by @happywitch416 to use this picrew.

<3