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elrhiarhodan ([personal profile] elrhiarhodan) wrote2012-09-02 06:45 pm

Just a Brief Ramble for the End of the Summer

Drive-by update, my friends. Hope you're all enjoying the Labor(less) Day weekend.



1 - I think the horrible house (the one I'm selling) thing is settled. I will (please keep your fingers crossed) be moving on September 10th. Cable and internet are supposed to be turned on and working by the afternoon of the 11th. Which means I should be able to watch WC and do the Dish. If I survive the move and all that jazz.

2 - White Collar Big Bang is DONE!!!!!!! Hurray and alleluia! Thirty-thousand words of pretty plotless Hurt/Comfort, and the last 20k came since the 20th of August. I'm ... exhausted. Many thanks to everyone who encouraged me, kept me going and believed in this story. My posting date is September 22. I feel so accomplished.

3 - Despite (or maybe because of) all of the packing (I didn't do), I have and haven't had a very prolific summer. Since July 1, I've written over 85k, including the to-be-published Big Bang and several longer WiP. But, if I was to only count the published stories, it's 43k. Word count and story count are definitely down from last year (63,400 and 30, respectively)

4 - I'm in a similar boat as fellow Big Bang writers - what to work on next? I have an RPF in the works, as well as my Poly Big Bang (but that's already well past the word count requirements). Also working on another chapter/timestamp for Wonder(ful) years. But you know what's pulling at me? My long dormant series, Vampire World. I think I'm going to take the time this week to post it on AO3 and get back into the feel of it. I know where the story's going and I have the ending in my head - I just haven't been motivated to write it. I'm in the mood for something that has nothing to do with Hurt/Comfort. Ever major story I've written in the last five months has serious physical H/C content - and since I don't normally do that type of h/c, this is kind of strange.

But I'm not making any promises, either.

5 - I am disappointed that I didn't get into the city for a single WC location shoot. Here's to next year...JE's already talking about S5, but has it been officially greenlit? (Bites at nails nervously).

There are other things going on...new house stuff that will frankly bore your socks off (fencing and appliances and house numbers and lighting and paint colors).

So, I'll leave you with this:



[identity profile] joy2190.livejournal.com 2012-09-02 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh goodie, another Wonder(ful) Years coming up, I really like that series! Good luck with the house sale, hope it is concluded soon. Looking forward to the Big Bang.

[identity profile] hello-mcee.livejournal.com 2012-09-03 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
Thirty-thousand words of pretty plotless Hurt/Comfort

Yesssssssssssssss.


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[identity profile] winterstar95.livejournal.com 2012-09-03 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
Good luck this coming week getting things settled and moved. I know it is a big undertaking.

JE has been talking about up to 8 seasons, though I am not sure if it is because he likes to dream or if he has some word from the gods that be -- I do know as of today no word has come down on any renewals for USA network shows. Which is weird. Usually they indicate this by mid August. Doesn't really mean anything. I do think that WC will be renewed for season 5. It hasn't done as well as in past years but it is not the bottom of the barrel. So I think we are safe.

And just for fun Neal showering.....
embroiderama: (White Collar - Neal b&w)

[personal profile] embroiderama 2012-09-03 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
Thirty-thousand words of pretty plotless Hurt/Comfort

Sweeeeeeet!

Good luck with the move! I'll just be here staring at Bomer, the hardcore mofo.

[identity profile] gnomi.livejournal.com 2012-09-03 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
Congratulations on the Big Bang, and best wishes on the house stuff and the moving.

Have they really already shot all of S4? Wow.

And I love that picture. It's just begging to go into the calendar.

[identity profile] micheleeeex.livejournal.com 2012-09-03 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
Congrats on finishing your Big Bang! I can't wait for all your fics :D

I was able to go see White Collar filming this year (although I sadly didn't get to see any actual filming being done during the five times I went because they kept filming inside buildings lol), so I hope you get to go to a WC location next year (because they HAVE to have another season ...and then another and another).
frith_in_thorns: (White Collar - Neal - purple shirt)

[personal profile] frith_in_thorns 2012-09-03 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
I'm really looking forward to your Big Bang fic, congratulations on finishing it!

And I really hope your move goes well. *sends good vibes* And I'm especially glad for you that your house thing has been sorted out :)

[identity profile] nieseryjna.livejournal.com 2012-09-03 08:31 am (UTC)(link)
oh yeah September the month of Big Bang, I wait impatiently for your story... and My long dormant series, Vampire World. I think I'm going to take the time this week to post it on AO3 and get back into the feel of it. I know where the story's going and I have the ending in my head - I just haven't been motivated to write it. this, this make's me very, very happy, if you continue! :)

good luck with moving!
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[personal profile] kanarek13 2012-09-03 10:10 am (UTC)(link)
Awww, I'm super happy that the house thing is settled \o/ Good luck with the move - YAY, new place :D

And so many wonderful stories to look forward to... Congrats on finishing the BB story - 5k more than you were planning on writing \o/ I had to check my calendar, your bb posting date is on Saturday, so that means I don't have to worry about reading til morning :P And the promise of more Wonder(ful) Years is always something that brings a huge smile to my face ♥ I love that verse so much!

Let me once again match that beautiful Bomer with adorable Deke... perfect for morning :P

[identity profile] kerrylang.livejournal.com 2012-09-03 10:26 am (UTC)(link)
Glad your moving is settled soon! Hope that everything will be okay with the cable and internet in time for the next ep. I know that's not the most important thing of the world but I would miss you and your dish. So, of course, I'll keep my fingers crossed! ♥

Ohhhhh, looking forward to your BB! I love longer stories! At the moment I have about 80 stories on my kindle I yet have to read :D but I'm fast with them, so I'm always in need for new stuff. And a good H/C is always welcome.

Yeah, I want season 5 confirmed, too. I don't know if Jeff Eastin can be that sure of it before USA give it the green light. We can only hope. The ratings are okay, I think. Last ep again over 3 Mio. :)

Ohhhh, thanks again for a beautiful pic! *melt* ♥♥

So, keep your nerves and hold your ears tight! (Hope you know this saying)

Bye and XOXO



[identity profile] kerrylang.livejournal.com 2012-09-04 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I just googled: It means in English "Keep you chin up!"

[identity profile] maiac.livejournal.com 2012-09-03 12:35 pm (UTC)(link)
My immediate reaction to the photo is, "Oh, Neal's doing his Peter imitation again!"

Congratulations on finishing the White Collar Big Bang story. Yay, more Wonder(ful) Years!

Best of luck with the house closing.

[identity profile] maiac.livejournal.com 2012-09-04 01:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Hah! That looks like Peter's watching Neal do his Peter imitation.

[identity profile] ladyrose42.livejournal.com 2012-09-03 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Here's to positive thinking!!