#penna-nomen

[thieves-never-say-die]

So glad to encounter another White Collar fan! I've enjoyed following your watch of the series and reliving memories from my first watch, and I'm intrigued about the fics you mentioned you're working on. Can you share a little about the fics?

I'm glad you're enjoying my watch! It's been a wild ride and I'm so happy I got around to finishing the show.

And I will take any excuse to talk about my fics SO there's a few that are just general Neal whump, one in specific that I'm still thinking about and haven't actually written anything for yet is for s5e4 Controlling Interest, because they really didn't do enough with Neal getting drugged twice in (I think) one day??? Insane that there were no side effects. Also I think it would be interesting to go into depth about what Neal tells Peter before Mozzie gets there, because we know he's talking about his childhood and they only give us like one line, but I'm kind of waiting to finish the series and see if they fill in any more gaps about his mom themselves before I go out and write that one (they have to tell us more about his mom. right? please someone tell me they give us more about his mom, we've gotten like two lines and they paint a very sad picture)

The other two are VERY angsty AU's. The first of which is 'what if Neal kills Keller in s3' (I think in ep 11? when El gets kidnapped?) because there is NO REASON for Neal to be good with guns. Why is he that good with guns. There is no precedent for Neal to be that good with guns. I just think it would be interesting (read: very sad) if Neal accidentally kills Keller while trying to protect Peter.

The second is at the end of s4 when Neal is trying to keep James around so Peter isn't charged with Pratt's murder, James shouts "don't make me do something I'll regret" which my brain immediately went "ok but what if he did something he'll regret". Which started off simple but has spiraled out into a much longer fic so that one's taking a while to write.

[lillytalons]

Passing along an interesting ask...

If you get this, answer with three random facts about yourself and send it to the last seven blogs in your notifications - anon or not, doesn’t matter. Let’s get to know the person behind the blog!

Ok 3 facts…

1. Archery is one of my hobbies, I prefer my traditional recurve bow but I’ve tried compound before and it is also fun

2. My front 2 teeth are fake and have been since like 3rd grade

3. I’m currently living in London but I’m from the US

[edupunkn00b]

From the WIP Procrastination asks:

🧭An alternative title to your/ one of your WIP(s)?

⚠️Which wip your most likely to finish or update next?

Oh, thank you for the lovely Asks! :D

Alternative Title

The original title for Where the Air is Sweet (a WIP that I thought would be finished by now, but life intervened) was going to be Tell Me How.

I will finish this WIP before I start the next Big Bang event. :D

Which WIP I'm Most Likely to Finish Next

That said, the next WIP that will be finished is Nothing to See Here. :D It's nearly ready and I'm so excited for it!

I'm realizing now it has some similar themes as Where the Air is Sweet but, um, well… anyway, how 'bout them Dolphins?

[whatsagirltoblogabout]

Oh gods I finished it. I caught up. There’s no more left. There’s just void where the Next Work button usually is. It kind of matches the slowly creeping void in my heart now that there’s no more words to read…

Me: I haven’t read a Caffrey Conversation fic in a while, maybe I’ll just dip my toe back in a little-

*6 fics later*

Sleep, you say? What’s that?

[aragarna]

Rate my faves!

Challenge: make a poll of your five fave characters of all time, then tag five people to do the same.

Tagged by @professorlehnsherr-almashy. Thank you Professor!

Yes, I'm perfectly aware that makes 6, but I didn't have the heart to discard any of them. They all need to be there.

tagging @penna-nomen @thesymphonytrue @ascreamintothevoid-blog @amalthea9 @critterkeeper01

[abraincellandahalf]

Rate My Favs

Challenge: make a poll of your fave characters of all time, then tag five people to do the same.

Thank you for the tag @penna-nomen

This is going to be interesting, I have too many, so I'll just do my favourite men for now, and maybe do another one for my favourite women?

There are so many more I want to add but had to eliminate because I can only add 12 options 😭 have fun y'all. (No Doctors on here because they're all my pookies, and they're canonically gender fluid.)

[cultofsappho]

FIVE FICS UNDER 500

Thank you @inexplicablymine for including Décollage in your list! I immediately had to join the tag bc I have so many rwrb bookmarks I NEED to share!

Rules: 5 fic recommendations that are currently under 500 kudos. Let's give these fics the love they deserve!

I've carried this song in my mind by @kiwiana-writes 2K | T | Finished Work

I was in tears. I am very very weak for Arthur-focsued stories and this had no busisness hugging me as lovely as it did. Arthur is such a sweet point of view character, absolutely goregeous fic <3

2. lay all your love on me by fkevin073 5K | E | Finished Work

I have no words except 🥵🥵🥵 This hits the nail on the head of what i mean when i say i need more E fics that are still So Fucking Tender and Loving that it aches. Alex is a sex worker turned sugar baby and he's falling for Henry <3

3. like snow on the beach (you want me) by coffeecatsme 11K | T | Finished Work

There is no way to make me click on a fic faster than an Alternate Universe - Modern with Magic tag. Alex making Henry tea and taking care of him made me need my own cup of tea. Absolutley lovely in every way. and i'm obsessed with the casual, mysterious magic <3

4. Rebel Alliance by Random_Nerd3 4K | E | Finished Work

I'm linking this fic bc 🥵 obv but also bc the entire series is excellent and suprisingly soft and caring and so 🥵🥵🥵 i love this. I need ten more. <3

5. Relearning You by sunshineandfreedom 7K | Not Rated | Finished Work

need I repeat modern with magic is my shit? I know it's complicated when it comes to harry potter AUs, i don't support jkr either, and good news neither does this fic! Henry is secretly a wizard and wasn't allowed to tell Alex untill they are legally married. the reveal, the follow up, Alex getting more and more comfortable with magic... and I ate this shit up, beautiful 10/10 AU <3

Open tag to any fic readers and writers alike who want to spread the love!

and a few extra tags, no pressure!! @penna-nomen @cosmicalart @sherryvalli @jesuisici33 @14carrotghoul @cha-melodius @myheartalivewrites @lazybug16

[thesymphonytrue]

get to know me better!

Thanks for tagging me @penna-nomen

Three ships: gah I haven't hard core shipped in a while. In my old age (lol 30s) I have not been drawn to romantic ships at all. I mean I have fun writing Peter/Neal but I don’t SHIP them that if that makes sense 😂. Platonic soulmates is kind of where it’s at for me r n

First ship: probably Anakin/Padme

Last song: Esurientes from Bach Magnificat 🙄

Last movie: Turtles All the Way Down

Currently reading: Vengeance by VE Schwab and a love song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams really enjoying both.

Currently watching: dan brown lost symbol mini series

Currently eating: strawberries

Currently craving: a hot savory meal

Who to tag?!?! If you are reading this, consider yourself tagged 😎

[thieves-never-say-die]

Leveragetober prompt: Crossover

Have fun with it!

Thanks for the prompt! Posted here on ao3, it's a Leverage/White Collar crossover (obviously lmao)

[lillytalons]

'Find the Lady' based on @penna-nomen's Caffrey Conversation series, specifically Caffrey Disclosure where Neal is trying to balance his new FBI life, his family, and his old conman life. Definitely worth reading!

3/12 on my fanart for fanfics series this year

[edupunkn00b]

Weekend Inspiration

Thank you so much for the tag, @penna-nomen !

Inspiration this weekend has come in the form of sound for a story idea threatening my current WIP’s reigning place. (Yes, @typically-untypical , it’s the Logan/King 🤓👑 idea you’ve blessed my brain with!)

No-pressure tags @mimssides @naminethewriter @brainlicking @lost-in-thought-20 and all who’d like to share!

[silelda]

Tagged by @xoxoviva to pick 8 outfits from any movie/tv show that you’d love to have in your wardrobe, perfectly tailored to you.

I had to work pretty hard at this. I generally don't consider clothes as possibilities for me so I gloss over them. But to have some of these sized specifically for me? That's something I never considered before.

I have learned that I tend to lean towards boots. If it weren't so damn hot, and if so many boots didn't have heels, I'd probably wear them more often.

Left: Parker from Leverage. Right: Sailor Jupiter in a rose dress.

Left: Gaz from Invader Zim. Right: Anastasia in a blue not-too-fancy dress)

Left: Jaskier from the Witcher. Right: Bean from Disenchantment

Left: Stolas from Helluva Boss. Right: Striga from Castlevania

NPT: @noellez-best-life23; @penna-nomen; @strinak; @fluxxdog; @cookinguptales; @geastherat

[aragarna]

10 characters, 10 fandoms

RULES: List your ten favourite characters from ten separate fandoms then tag ten people!

Thank you Prof @professorlehnsherr-almashy for the tag! <3

Peter Burke (White Collar)

2. Andrea Fanti (Doc, Nelle Tue Mani)

3. Aziraphale (Good Omens)

4. Henry Morgan (Forever)

5. John Reese (Person of Interest)

6. Diego de la Vega (Zorro)

7. D'Artagnan (The Three Musketeers)

8. Obiwan Kenobi (Obiwan Kenobi)

9. Doug Ross (E.R.)

10. Richard Castle (Castle)

Andrea is making a dramatic entrance and steals the silver medal!(Peter is and will always be #1. That's just the rule). Top 6 is my hardcore top. I wish there were women in there, but I boringly only fall for men. Also it's technically book!d'Artagnan more than any other version but while I didn't really like the movies, I do like François Civil so... ;)

Special mentions for: Horatio Hornblower (Hornblower), Jonesy (Carnivale), Paul Weston (In Treatment - how could I forget Paul?!). And Tintin should probably be there somewhere too.

tagging @thesymphonytrue @penna-nomen @ascreamintothevoid-blog @archaeopter-ace @amalthea9 @mystrade4lyfe @ladymisteria @laylainalaska @donfadrique @whirlwind-lancer-dilan @fluencca and whoever wants to play! :)

[cultofsappho]

tysm for the tag @14carrotghoul !!

I'm a girl who's got ~very specific taste~

no pressure tagging: @sidthedarklord @alasse9 @penna-nomen @kiwiana-writes @myheartalivewrites @jesuisici33 @firenati0n @lazybug16

[thesymphonytrue]

Seven-sh Sentence Sunday (er Monday)

Thank you for the tag, @penna-nomen !!

okay so this is a fic idea that's random and out there...but it features old (and I mean like age 70+ old) Peter and Neal, at the end of their long full lives together as best buddies. I'm planning for it to be quirky and funny but also thinking about it makes me cry SOOO, here's a snippet from the first scene: (lol hint hint I was inspired by my recent obsession with The Notebook musical, hence the elderly Peter and Neal 😂)

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Neal smoothed his hair as he shut his car door. His dark swoops had long gone gray and little crinkly lines now decorated his still-stunningly blue eyes. At seventy years old, Neal Caffrey was dapper as ever, sporting his famous fedora that made even the young nurses swoon and blush. 

The leaves crunched beneath his feet as he strode the long walkway up to what looked like an old house on a hill. Deciduous trees surrounded the large, colonial style home, their leaves on fire with reds, golds, and browns. An autumn breeze kissed his now sagging cheeks, making him feel forty years younger, filling his heart with a youthful glow. 

Today is a good day. He thought, determined. 

On his shoulder was a leather briefcase appearing to hold documents or books, but it held neither of those things. 

A twinkle sparked in Neal’s eyes.

 One final con.

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[r1ver-6]

One Sentence per Letter

Tagged by @penna-nomen thanks! Find a sentence in your current WIP that. Starts with a letter from a given word

My word was RAIN. I don’t have any current WIPs sadly, I have to focus on some school writing for a while but I do have upcoming projects. I can give a sneak peek!

R.) Regarding a whump post I saw how Steddie in the Upside Down or how Kimris in the Chute know how to inflict the most pain on each other. It would be a bit dark and an arena style fic.

A.) All TOS crew (Kirk, Spock McCoy) after 3x12 The Empath

I.) Intense conversation between Henry and Gus after Shawn gets poisoned. Gus finally confronts Henry about his parenting.

N.) New revelation for Data and Geordi after they casually touch each other on the shoulder (this one is actually in the works right now and will hopefully be coming soon!)

My new word will be HOPE

Tagging: @wren-of-the-woods @dame-night @captainsjack @stevethehairington @figsandfandoms

Feel free to join if you see this as well!