Happy Sunday, PattinAngels!! Another long RL week has me sighing with happiness that it’s time to hang with all of you and talk fic:) It cheered me up so much to read comedy last week, that I decided to lay off the angst for another week. This week the focus is sticking with a lighter theme and we’re exploring the literary side of fanfic. Yes, it’s out there and if done right, can be fantastic.
A lot authors include quotes from poems and books in their stories, and I love when they rec regular books in their author’s notes too. Not that I’ve read any many lately, but back in the distant days BF (before fic), I was a voracious reader and my favorites still dwell firmly amongst the classics. Nobody did witty banter, UST, or angst better than Shakespeare so today’s spotlight falls on two stories that incorporate the best of his inspiration with their own unique style and I think you’ll thoroughly enjoy the results.
Rob in a library = fantastyland for fich00rs
Our Completed rec this week is The Port Angeles Players brought to you by the exceptional WriteOnTime.
Summary: New in the town of Forks and eager to please her boss at the university, Bella auditions for a local production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”. Her co-star is a handsome but confusing local doctor. Is it curtains-up on love? AU/AH Canon pairing Rated: M – Romance/Humor – Chapters: 27 - Complete
This fic is absolutely one of my all time favorites. The way the author weaves in humor and clever literary references is brilliant. From Edward and Bella’s first meeting at the Community theatre auditions for the famed Shakespearean comedy, you just know it’s going to be epic and she doesn’t disappoint. Her banter gives the Bard a run for his money and it twists and turns from sweet to sultry and back again. All the characters are strong but not cliched, which is something you don’t get to see often enough in fic, IMHO. You don’t necessarily have to be familiar with Much Ado About Nothing to read this story, but knowing how it ties in just made it that much better for me. If you want something light on angst but heavy on humor and plot, make sure you check this one out.
Next up, I’m excited about our WIP rec for two reasons. First, it’s a great story by an up-and-coming author but even better because it’s written by our very own georgeygirl!! The The Weight of Words is being discovered by more discerning readers every day and has been recognized with an Indie award nomination. I’m thrilled to get a chance to shine the Spotlight on one of our talented Angels and it’s perfect for our theme this week:)
Summary: Bella is in the final months as an undergrad student at U of T. When she meets the PhD candidate who will be the TA of her senior Shakespeare course, her world is turned on end . What do you do when the only man you want is the one you can’t have? Rated: M – Romance/Angst – Chapters: 24 - Bella & Edward- WIP
This story provides a solid basic recipe for greatness - hot TA Edward and forbidden student Bella in a tough situation- and then adds extra spice with sharp secondary character development and so much UST you will need to turn on the air conditioning. Her Rosalie is one of the best I’ve read, sassy and British, and funny as hell. GG is also a master at adding subtext and there’s a lot going on that keeps you pulled in and wanting more. Her own literary background gives it more depth and I love how she uses the Shakespeare quotes at the beginning of each chapter lead you in. For you Canadians, you’ll love her setting at the U of T and it should definitely be on everyones list. Go check it out and leave her some love!
Nothing hotter than Intellectual Rob
Okay, ladies, hope you enjoyed a little taste of the classics this week. Make sure to bookmark the The Indies site and vote for gg once the first round becomes available on 2/20 and while you’re there, show some love to two of our other fab PattinAngel contenders, DeeDreamer16 for The Effect of Fondness and Ayden for Empty Panes & Pretty Things. Hope you all have an enlightened Sunday of reading and I’ll leave you with some classic bookstore Rob to drool over. See you all down below for your recs! xo larac
I'd like to rip some pages out of that
