#nelsonnicholas

[swearphil]

Happy nice ask day to you in return! What’s your favorite book of the year so far? And/or what’s currently on your tbr list? 👀

thank you for sending this, friend! I looked at my list of books I've read this year and I've got four books that have been my favorites so far!

in the order I read them this year:

Loveless by Alice Oseman: I've been meaning to read more books with aroace characters, and I related so much to Georgia! it was really good for me to read

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin: this book! this book! it was on my radar because both John and Hank Green recommended it. I wasn't completely sure if I would like it because all I knew about the plot was that the main characters created a video game and video games aren't always my thing. but oh my god I enjoyed this book so much! at its heart, it's a book about creativity, ingenuity, friendship, pain, and love as you follow Sam and Sadie through their years of friendship. I love how the story is told - mostly in chronological order with some flashbacks to understand Sam and Sadie as kids and some brief looks into the future that frame some of what's happening in the present. and there's one part in particular where I cried so hard. I was bawling and there's a part of me that still refuses to believe what happened happens. it's told beautifully though, so I appreciate Zevin for that beauty in devastation.

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune: this book had been on my tbr ever since I'd read The House in the Cerulean Sea. I think I held off for awhile because the book involves death, and I wasn't ready to read about death. but I finally read the book and I loved it! Wallace, Hugo, Nelson, Mei, and Apollo mean so much to me!

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller: another book that had been on my tbr for awhile. I know how this story ends, so I knew from the beginning it would end in tragedy, but I was really excited to read Miller's take on Achilles and Patroclus's relationship. it's achingly beautiful, and the more I read, the more I wanted the ending to be different, but of course it wasn't. yes, I cried.

and here are books I've checked out from the library that I might return without reading because I'm busy with my new job but I'll check them all out again later:

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie

[evanzbuck]

Page to screen | 6-12 vs Heartstopper 2.07 "Sorry" → for @nelsonnicholas

[laylaeelfaouly]

hey, so i wouldn't usually make one of these but i'm feeling especially grateful this year. i never could have imagined that when i rejoined tumblr this year i would be able to create such an amazing network of talented mutuals so quickly. every one of you have made this year special and i'm so, so thankful to have every one of you!! it really means a lot to be able to come on this hellsite (affectionate) and see you all on my dash.

here's to hoping 2024 is amazing for you all. happy new year ✨

*drum roll* in no particular order... pt 1

@alisonsargent @jakeperalta @kazsbrekker @danieljradcliffe @camiladnne @mammamias @charles-beckendorf @hauntedlilies @courtjestermerlin @buckdefencesquad @wolfiery @dindjarism @eva-greens @scully-mulders @fuzzysebastianstan @ladyofthelake @graveyard-for-stars @darcylewish @button-house @heartman @ineffable-piracy @labyrinth @jesperfahxey @groundbreakingdot872 @doctor-donnaa @sharpesjoy @kalemakar @mulderscully @marthaskane @binickmiller @loriane-elmuerto @ramblingmerlin @sakiisha @eizagonzalezs @ladyverdance @skylessnights @ninzied @elizabeth-forbes @kazzsbrekker@enigmasandepiphanies @rosettyller @thecoveys @lizzybennets @lauradonnelly @siobhans-roy @mattssmurdock @santinacedes @yelena-bellova @nelsonnicholas @andrew-dwyer @logangarfield @thebookluvrr1816

[narliee]

hi lovelies 🫶 so somehow i reached 7k followers on here and even though most are probably bots i'm so!!!???? thank u so so much for the endless support and for liking my silly lil gifs and reblogs. i love this lil corner of the internet a whole lot ✨

i wanted to do a classic ff but of course tumblr hates me and added a character limit for these 😠 so here is a smaller list of lovely/talented mutuals i absolutely adore <3 just know if i didn't include you i still appreciate you immensely !!!!

@donnaamoss @jemmaasimmons @katecastle @bakerolivia @imogen-heaney @nathanhaley @janinegregory @sambergscott @usernace @chuckclayton @ginaporterr @madscline @saw-x @leojfitz @fionagallaqher @siobhans-roy @rebecca-weltons @candicepatton @laylakeating @tabithatate @nessa007 @slayerbuffy @mulderscully @witter-potter @victoriaspriing @oliviairodrigo @jakeyp @jakeperalta @thatwasthenightthingschanged @charmedslayer @nelsonnicholas @dreidels @maya-hawke @chloesevigny @forbescaroline @vanessacarlysle @robin-buckleys @peytonsawyers @jennifersbod @cherylblossom @elenas @kitconnor @trueloveistreacherous @paceyjoeys @witter-potter @irisimpkins @leonardbetts @aimeegbbs @mike-mills @isakvaltzrsen

[welcometololaland]

UNHINGED INSPIRATION TIME

still on my break but haven't written anything (almost) in 2 weeks and god knows I need some inspiration, so thanks to @hippolotamus for tagging me ❤️

this is for eurotrip so will tag some people i know are writing rwrb: @rmd-writes @celeritas2997 @nelsonnicholas @inexplicablymine @sunshinestrand @cha-melodius @14carrotghoul @everwitch-magiks @indomitable-love @three-drink-amy @happiness-of-the-pursuit @iboatedhere @kiwiana-writes @suseagull04 @orchidscript @ships-to-sail @indestructibleheart @meraki-yao @dumbpeachjuice @sherryvalli @tintagel-or-cockleshells

and some lone star mutuals who have tagged me in stuff recently and i'm so sorry i promise i have not abandoned you and i love your creations!!! @strandnreyes @reyesstrand @whatsintheboxmh @birdclowns @freneticfloetry @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut @carlos-in-glasses @heartstringsduet @carlos-tk @lemonlyman-dotcom @redshirt2 @louis-ii-reyes-strand @alrightbuckaroo

PLEASE FEED ME SOME ROGUE FIC INSPIRATION 😘

[victoriaspriing]

2023 writing gif-making round up

Rules (adapted for fic, gifs, art, etc.): Share what you made this year! It can be works you posted to Ao3, Wattpad, Tumblr, or anywhere else! You can share everything you made or just the projects you're most excited about.

I was tagged by @swearphil! thank you sm renee <33

Hii!! so 2024 is right around the corner, happy new year yayay. Actually, if I think too much about it I think I'll start crying cause like what do you mean we're less than 42 hours from staring a new year?!! 2023 doesn't feel real tbh time in general doesn't feel real but yeah anyways I'll save that convo for another time. I'm here today to reflect on all the gifsets I've made throughout this year, which let me add, has been A LOT. I'm going to start by sharing some fun stats (yes renee I'm copying you <33), and then I'll do a fun top 5 of my fave gifsets, and to finish it off I'd also like to use this to shout out some of my fave people and creators on this hellsite cause you all made my 2023 so much better and I love you all for that <333

fun statistics:

In total I made 61 gifsets in 2023

57 are heartstopper (not surprised)

3 are 911 lone star (mostly tarlos)

1 are dan and phil

In august I made 20 gifsets, which are the most gifsets I've made in a month this year

In may I made 1 gifset, which is the month I made less gifsets this year

6 of the gifsets are song lyrics edits

3 of the gifsets are heartstopper comic edits

31 of the gifsets are scenes from heartstopper

6 of the gifsets are heartstopper compilations from s1 and s2

top 5 gifsets from 2023 (in no particular order)

that one dnp gifset: I think most people know that I was and still am a big dan and phil fan, and that I spent most of my teenage years obsessing over them and giffing them and only them. Well, they went on hiatus and they stopped having a big impact on my life util they decided to come back and ruin my life again (in a good way). This gifset was the first time I giffed them since like idk 2019/2020, and it does mean a lot to me :') it's not really about the concept and the coloring, I chose this one to be apart of my top 5 for sentimental reasons, and I think that's valid.

give your friendships the magic you would give a romance: once again, sentimental reasons. when I read this quote on loveless it just spoke to me in so many levels. One of the things I love the most about heartstopper is the importance they give to friendship and I just had to make something that highlighted that and I think it turned out super good.

I think nellie loves him: well, now I think I snapped with this one akdhjahak I just love it so much. the coloring.. the heartstopper tv scenes with the heartstopper comic scenes, like chef's kiss, just perfect. of course this is not an original idea so I'd love to thank @rose-nobles for inspiring this gifset <33

mr. ajayi loves museum dates with his grumpy bf: and just like that we are back to sentimental reasons ahdhkas. well, this was one of the first gifsets I made when season two came out and it blew up. I've never had that many notes on a gifset, and honestly I think it's well deserved cause the coloring is good and I had finally just figured out how to sharpen gifs, so yeah love that for me.

I'm bi actually: I had so much fun making this one. the amount of bi coded elements and colors I included on this, I WAS ON A MISSION. the fact I made the font wobbly hsjgdjaka, I love love this gifset.

a little shout out to my faves (I hope you all have an amazing 2024)

@swearphil ☆ @barrowsteeth ☆ @narliee ☆ @cafecdramin ☆ @heroeddiemunson ☆ @nelsonnicholas ☆ @curlyhairedprince ☆ @wylanvannecks ☆ @aimeegbbs ☆ @indimlights ☆ @jelloandsugar ☆ @perrieedwards ☆ @imogen-heaney ☆ @thatwasthenightthingschanged ☆ @klinejack ☆ @birthdaysentiment ☆ @seeleybooth ☆ @sonseulsoleil ☆ @taraolssons ☆ @immortals-malec ☆ @parissquads ☆ @rose-nobles ☆ @itwasmagic ☆ @perccyjackson ☆ @naomismcpherson ☆ @neverfindmegone ☆ @charlieisverybored

Okay I think that's it, I'm so sorry if I missed someone. I'm also tagging everyone that wants to do this, just say I tagged you in it <33

[rmd-writes]

seven sentence sunday

thanks @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut @goodways @tintagel-or-cockleshells @indestructibleheart @wandering-night19 @strandnreyes @lemonlyman-dotcom @leaves-of-laurelin @three-drink-amy @cha-melodius @heartstringsduet @carlos-tk @jesuisici33 @kiwiana-writes 💖 love waking up to all of your snippets, on a Monday morning pals! they're in the queue!

Have seven sentences featuring TK being extremely relatable, from Call Me (By My Name), my collab with @welcometololaland

His Instagram feed is pretty boring now that he’s unfollowed almost everyone he knew back in New York. He looks up Mitchell’s account and goes for a hate scroll because he can’t help it. TK taps through story after story of Mitchell at the gym, Mitchell doing food prep, Mitchell shilling some supplement he’s got a discount code for while rolling his eyes so hard it hurts. Then there’s a photo of Mitchell in what TK knows is Alex’s bed, lying in the patch of sunshine that falls through the windows in the afternoon, apparently in nothing but Alex’s very expensive Egyptian cotton sheets.  He throws his phone across the room. It’s not even that he still wants to be with Alex. TK has long since recognised that they weren’t good for each other and that he was clinging to the relationship because he was desperate to be the person who’s sober and deserves the kind of love that manifests itself in soulmates and proposals and happily ever after. He’s not that person.

I have no idea who's done this already, haven't had a chance to scroll the dash yet but I'll tag: @reyesstrand @nelsonnicholas @sunshinestrand @iboatedhere @maxbegone @daisymae-12 @lightningboltreader @decafdino @ambiguouspenny @freneticfloetry @never-blooms @apothecarose @wordthieve @everwitch-magiks @sherryvalli @14carrotghoul @celaestis1 @fitzherbertssmolder @birdclowns + an open tag for anyone else who wants to play 💖

[iboatedhere]

Thank you @orchidscript & @maxbegone

—

He puts his hand on Alex’s shoulder and gives him a gentle shake as he says his name. Alex’s face twitches and Henry shakes him again.

“Alex,” he whispers, “love.”

Alex bolts awake, his arm flying up to grab Henry’s wrist.

“It’s only me,” Henry tells him as Alex tries to catch his breath. “That’s exactly what I was trying to avoid. I’m sorry.”

“It’s fine,” Alex says, letting go of Henry to run a hand through what’s left of his hair.

He buzzed it back in New York, handing the clippers off to Henry to get the parts he couldn’t see. Henry stood behind him in Pez’s guest bathroom and tried not to mourn the curls that fell onto Alex’s bare shoulders.

—

Tagging: @cha-melodius @lightningboltreader @liminalmemories21 @lemonlyman-dotcom @nelsonnicholas @sunshinestrand

[sunshineacd]

seven sentence sunday

tagged by @carlos-tk @rmd-writes @nelsonnicholas thank you so much, lovelies!! <3

Henry watches with intent as Alex begins to explain the steps of the recipe. He takes in everything; the way Alex holds to the knife as he finely chops the shallots, how much oil he puts into the pan, and the amount of stock he adds in each time it's needed. 

However, slowly, Henry's gaze drifts until it falls to focus solely on Alex. His movements are relaxed, and his tone is gentle but so full of wonder and passion and the soft smile on his lips. It's an entirely different Alex than the one Henry sees each day running a restaurant. This Alex, Henry thinks, is a very rare occurrence, and he secretly wonders how many people have gotten the chance to see him like this. This Alex holds his love for cooking so near to his heart, the same way Henry holds his love for writing. 

Alex's gaze rises, finding Henry's eyes on him and warmth climbs up Henry's spine. 

Alex's smile grows. "What?" 

Henry studies him for a moment, and he so desperately wants to tell Alex how amazing he is, how he admires him, and for all intents and purposes, that he is falling deeply for him. The man so full of talent, kindness, and sarcastic remarks. 

Instead, Henry simply smiles and whispers that it's nothing.

It's one of the hardest of lies.

[avacoleman]

gregoryeddie -> nelsonnicholas

alrighty, i'm about to be reunited with my children. a url change was in order.

@pragmatic-optimist @strandtk @sunshinestrand @ronenrubinstein @tkstrandreyes @afalsegcd @first-kanaphan @firefam @mistmarauder @chrrispine @simplykelc @laylaeelfaouly @shangs @castlescrumblingtv

[pragmatic-optimist]

Tagged by: @mistmarauder @jddryder @raypakorn @cha-melodius - thank you, this is so cute and thoughtful! 💕

🎄Please come help me decorate my tree!🎄

Choose a decoration, leave me a message, and I'll get to read it on Christmas! 🥰

Then create your own tree and please tag me so I can leave you a message as well! 💌

No pressure tagging everyone above and: @iboatedhere @nelsonnicholas @sunshinestrand @strandtk @first-kanaphan @scienter @youngeditor1999 @bluenet13 @kiwiana-writes @reyeslonestar @bellakitse @djdangerlove @mikibwrites @tailoredshirt @marjansmarwani @celeritas2997 @welcometololaland @rmd-writes and an open tag for anyone else who would like to have a tree—please tag me so I can leave you a message with a cheesy Christmas pun!

******

✨Sending lots of love and wishes for calm at what can feel like a hectic time of year. I know for me it’s hard to feel like “all is bright” right now. If anyone feels the same, I hope you’re able to create some moments of merry and carve out little pockets of light in the midst of [gestures wildly at the world] everything. ✨

❤️🎄💚🎄❤️🎄💚

[evanzbuck]

Alex moves to stand over him, looking down at that soft pink mouth. He feels himself standing at a very tall, very dangerous precipice, with no intention of backing away.

↳ for @nelsonnicholas @sunshinestrand

[sulkybbarnes]

9 favourite albums

I was tagged by the wonderful @irregularcollapse, thank youuu for the tag❤️ I have several fave albums by these artists, so I just went with one album by each. I also chose albums that I'll listen to in full in one go each time, so these are definitely some of my faves:

Amir - Tamino // In Sickness & In Flames - The Front Bottoms // Be The Cowboy - Mitski // Preacher's Daughter - Ethel Cain // Kinder Versions - Mammút // Unreal Unearth - Hozier // Bats - Cub Sport // High As Hope - Florence + The Machine // Carrie & Lowell - Sufjan Stevens

Tagging @jamie-tartt @emmerrr @astudyinfreewill @betoning @nelsonnicholas @zenubia @vvitcherys @faeparrish if y'all want to do it 💕

[narliee]

spookys -> narliee

oops !!!!!!! heartstopper accidentally took over my life 🫶

moots belowww

@imogen-heaney @drbrennans @victoriaspriing @aimeegbbs @katecastle @kitconnor @nelsonnicholas @robin-buckleys @madscline @bakerolivia @donnaamoss @jakeyp @chuckclayton @taylorsryan @oliviairodrigo @candicepatton @jamietarrt @janinegregory ✌️

[welcometololaland]

Weekend WIP Game

Rules: List your WIPs below (if you only write one fic at a time, feel free to include future WIPs/ideas!) then answer the following questions. Then, tag as many people as you have WIPs (or more). (There are also questions for artists/GIF creators below).

For Writers

1. WIP List:

2. Which of your WIPs is currently the longest?

3. Which WIP do you expect will end up the longest?

4. Which WIP is your favourite to write/the most enjoyable to write? Why?

5. Which WIP do you find the most intimidating to write? Why?

6. Which WIP do you experience the most self-doubt about. Why?

7. Which of your WIPs will you seek out a beta/sensitivity reader for? Why?

8. Have any of your WIPs been struck by the curse of writer's block?

9. Which WIP has your favourite OC? Tell us about them?

10. Which WIP is the sexiest?

11. Which WIP is the angstiest?

12. Which WIP has the best characterisation (in your humble opinion)?

13. Which WIP has the best scene setting (in your humble opinion)?

14. Which WIP have you worked the hardest on?

15. Which WIP do you have the highest expectations for? Why?

16. Do you dream about any of your WIPs?

17. Do any of your WIPs have particular complexities that your other fics don't?

18. Which WIP is the funniest or has the most humour?

19. Do any of your WIPs contain outside POVs or a deep dive on a character other than the main ship? How are you finding that process?

20. Tell us one thing we don't know about one or more of your WIPs.

For Artists (I'm not sure if this will work for GIF makers, but I'd love if it did!)

1. WIP List:

2. Which WIP is your most complex?

3. Do any of your WIPs involve you using a technique/style that you haven't used before? What inspired you to try it?

4. Which WIP do you expect will take you the longest?

5. Which WIP are you finding the most enjoyable to create?

6. Do you have a favourite character to draw/stitch/paint/depict? Are they in many of your WIP projects?

7. Which WIP do you experience the most self-doubt about. Why?

8. Have any of your WIPs been struck by the curse of creator's block?

9. Do any of your WIPs contain characters outside the main ship? How are you finding creating those?

10. What emotions are you hoping to convey through your WIPs?

11. Are there any features/details you are finding challenging in your WIPs?

12. Which WIP has the most complex shading/colouring?

13. Which WIP has the most complex background?

14. Which WIP do you have the highest expectations for?

15. Do you dream about any of your WIPs?

16. Do any of your WIPs have particular complexities that your other art doesn't?

17. Are any of your WIPs commissions?

18. Do you have a character that is more difficult to draw/stitch/paint/depict? Are they in many of your WIP projects?

19. Tell us one thing we don't know about one or more of your WIPs.

A HUGE OPEN TAG SINCE THIS IS LITERALLY THE FIRST TIME THIS GAME IS POSTED PLUS: @daisymae-12 @clottedcreamfudge @indomitable-love @iboatedhere @everwitch-magiks @inexplicablymine @celeritas2997 @kiwiana-writes @cha-melodius @cricketnationrise @beautifulhigh @dumbpeachjuice @athousandrooms @villiageidiot @the-amber-fox @stereopticons @apothecarose @hippolotamus @jesuisici33 @statueinthestone @ramonaflow @lilythesilly @nontoxic-writes @fuckingyrs @orchidscript @rmd-writes @nelsonnicholas @fitzherbertssmolder @thisbuildinghasfeelings @strandnreyes @lemonlyman-dotcom @carlos-in-glasses @three-drink-amy @birdclowns @wandering-night19 @heartstringsduet @inflarescent @tintagel-or-cockleshells @alrightbuckaroo @carlos-tk @freneticfloetry @lightningboltreader @reyesstrand @goodways

[mistchievous]

Tag Game: Fandom Edition

Current Hyperfixation: BG3

Previous Hyperfixation: 9-1-1 (It'll be back now that we're getting new content. I already know.)

Top 5 Ships of All Time: Wyllstarion (BG3), Buddie (9-1-1), Varaday (The Magnificent Seven: 2016), Ineffable Husbands (Good Omens), ZoSan (One Piece)

Top 5 Ships at the Moment: Wyllstarion (BG3), Shadowzel (BG3), Buddie (9-1-1), Wenclair (Wednesday), Xedgin (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves)

Top 5 Fandoms of All Time: The Magnificent Seven: 2016, Good Omens, 9-1-1, Star Trek, Les Misérables

Favorite Female Character of All Time: Grace Ryder (9-1-1: Lone Star)

Favorite Minor Character of All Time: Xenk Yendar (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves) (HE'S ONLY THERE FOR A LITTLE WHILE.)

A Rarepair that you love: I consider Wyllstarion a rarepair tbh.

An OT3+ that you love: Illya Kuryakin/Napoleon Solo/Gaby Teller (The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015))

Favorite Movie: The Lion King

Favorite TV Series: 9-1-1

Favorite Book: A Briefer History of Time by Stephen Hawking

First Site you Ever Read Fanfiction on: FF.net

Where You Find Most of your Fanfiction Today: Ao3

Favorite Social Media Site for Fandom: Tumblr

Tagging: @catdadeddie @letmetellyouaboutmyfeels @extasiswings @theladyyavilee @princessfbi @like-the-rest-of-la @stagefoureddiediaz @pragmatic-optimist @nelsonnicholas @barbiediaz @tripleaxeldiaz @captain-hen @captainofthefallen @chimneybuckley-han @evcndiaz @madneyslifeline @mayonnaisetoffees @blackestglass @lucydonato @brasscacti @eddiediaaz @tulipfromtheinternet @leothil @mellaithwen @honestlydarkprincess @nymika-arts @jddryder @theyarnmaidstale @novemberhush and whoever else wants to play!