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10 Naruto Fanwork Recommendations for International Fanworks Day!

In honour of the 10th International Fanworks Day, I'm participating in the OTW's Feedback Fest with my top 10 recommended fanworks in the Naruto fandom!

Snapdragon and Crane by Good_Grief Senju Tobirama/Uchiha Izuna, romance An absolutely beautiful and gentle love story from an astounding author, I cannot recommend it highly enough!

Idiots Of Unusual Size by Asuka Kureru (Askerian) No pairing, comedy Borrowing the concept of daemons from the His Dark Materials trilogy, this is a rollicking read that will have you laughing out loud!

To Whom It May Concern by honks Senju Tobirama/Uchiha Madara, comedy An absolutely hilarious modern AU, this is the knitting AU that begged to be written!

Without Reservation by WrithingBeneathYou Senju Tobirama/Uchiha Hikaku, romance Hikaku is one of my favourite characters and this gorgeously written romance gives his perspective the chance to shine. This pairing is tremendously under appreciated and I'm so glad WBY wrote for them!

I'm powerful (with a little bit of tender) by SilverUtahraptor Senju Tobirama/Uchiha Izuna, romance This f/f collection shows off this author's incredible ability to convey emotion within the tight limits of the drabble format, and they are very much worth a read! Go for it!

Ghost Bride by drelfina and Lively Groom by CreativeSweets Uchiha Madara/Senju Tobirama, Senju Tobirama/Uchiha Izuna, romance A set of paired works that depict what might have happened after Tobirama killed Izuna, told in parallel from two different perspectives, these stories are a meditation on what it means to live, die, and be happy.

Growth Spurt by dahtwitchi No pairing, comedy Wonderfully drawn, full of laughs and life, this comic shows what the Senju and Uchiha siblings can really do when they work together, much to everyone's surprise! (And someone's disgruntlement. 😝)

Innovation and Credit by drelfina No pairing, comedy A hysterically funny East Asian take on ghost busting that I love, I nearly died laughing at this one!

Konoha Fashion by Maeko Senju Tobirama/Uchiha Madara, romantic comedy Stunning fashion, a pitch perfect romantic comedy, spectacular art… there's nothing here that I don't love!

The Narutrix Re-ninja'd by ManyLemons Productions A fusion of Naruto and the Matrix, this AMV won several awards after it was released in 2004 and it's still one of my favourite AMVs of all time.

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International Fanworks Day 2023: When Fandoms Collide

Happy International Fanworks Day 2023!

I've made two lists for International Fanworks Day this year and, just like last year, one is a list of my own works and the other is a list of works I'd recommend.

They're fairly long lists so I'm putting them under a cut.

My Stories

The Arrow Does Not Dream

The world doesn't need a hero.

It needs a professional.

A fusion with The Witcher.

Founders Fairy Tales

Fusions of various Disney Princesses with the Founders from Naruto.

Almost all the princesses are here, except for Pocahontas - because cultural appropriation - and Tiana - because I have never seen that film. I did Frozen instead.

None of the stories are more than 2,200 words and most of them are a lot less.

The Closing of Our Shared Narrative

A Jedi and a Sith can never be friends, everyone knows this.

Everyone is wrong.

A fusion between Naruto and Star Wars.

To Seek (and Find)

Kisame had a dream.

He’s determined to get it back.

A fusion between Naruto and Inception.

Created Monsters

To step into a Jaeger is to Drift.

To become one of two.

A fusion between Naruto and Pacific Rim.

Ring Cow Bell Ring!

Everyone agrees that Konoha Farms produces the best fruit, cheese, and wine.

It’s just their methods that are questionable.

A fusion between Naruto and Harvest Moon.

Waddle Giggle Gargle Paddle Poodle!

Sometimes, there are dinosaurs.

(Where you least expect them.)

A fusion between Naruto and Jurassic Park.

Senju Sauropods

Hashirama is not your usual dinosaur.

He makes a friend.

A fusion between Naruto, The Good Dinosaur and Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon.

The Secret Lives of Marilyn and Susan Short

Mary Sue Maybe.

A fandom crossing take on The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

My Recommendations - Naruto

Defense Against The Dark Arts With Professor Umino by AvocadoLove

Crossover with Harry Potter.

Book 5 AU: With no witch or wizard willing to take the Defense Against The Dark Arts job except Umbridge, Dumbledore is forced to look elsewhere.

He hires a shinobi.

Fire and Water by AvocadoLove

Fusion with Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Waterbender Sifu Iruka meets firebending Commander Kakashi during the Siege of The North.

oh, but the revelation of stardust by PandaFlower

Crossover with the Marvel Cinematic Universe

What is the world coming to when goddamn aliens give me sympathetic looks about paperwork? It was boggling. Infuriating. Maybe, a smidge validating. Nick Fury resisted the urge to swear and check over his shoulder in case Murphy was lurking.

Not that this Senju Tobirama was their typical extraterrestrial, oh no, guy had to come from a separate dimension in addition to being from a different planet.

My first introduction to Tobirama and I fell in love instantly.

Moon Fish and Qilin by Good_Grief

Fusion with Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Izuna has been hunting for months, following whispers of a legend. All of the stories have led him to this place where the Moon Fish resides, all he needs to do is catch it.

Idiots Of Unusual Size by Asuka Kureru (Askerian)

Fusion with His Dark Materials.

Madara's daemon settled early.

Hashirama's daemon did not. Momo-kun was not settled when they met and he did not settle when Hashirama was thirteen and getting caught at the river. He didn't settle when they were fourteen on their first real battlefield, either, and while Madara and Kuyuri felt relieved that they had thus far escaped meeting on the field of battle, they could not help a gnawing ache of curiosity. What was he going to be? A bear, dangerous but only in it for the honey? Some slow, well-natured, well-horned cattle? A squirrel?

"Not quick-witted enough for that one," Kuyuri would say sarcastically, "but otherwise!" and Madara would half-heartedly chide her.

My Recommendations - Inception

What Dreams May Come by MarbleGlove

Crossover with Highlander.

Methos' mind is not one you'd want to be stuck in, aka the inception team attempts extraction on Adam Pierson.

Thicker Water by pprfaith

Crossover with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Arthur and Natasha rarely make it to their Gamma's birthday, but business keeps them in touch.

In Duty Homeward Shall We Fly by toomuchplor

Crossover with 3rd Rock from the Sun.

Arthur had been on this planet for nearly fourteen years now and everyone still insisted on treating him like a child.

Lions and Tigers by Starlingthefool

Crossover with Calvin & Hobbes.

"What were you like as a kid?” Eames asks him.

“Quiet,” Arthur says. “I lived in my head a lot. You?”

“I did too,” Eames replies. “Only I was never quiet about it.”

A story about growing up, sort of.

The Boy Who Spoke With Ghosts by AvocadoLove

Crossover with The Sixth Sense.

No one suspects Arthur. He's too practical, too organized, too sensible to believe in the supernatural.

Based on the kink meme prompt: Arthur's real name is Cole Sear.

dream a dream (and what you see will be) by Mizzy

Crossover with Die unendliche Geschichte (Neverending Story).

Eames has always said Arthur has no imagination and should dream a little bigger. The problem is, Arthur's dreams might be the most dangerous place to be on the planet. And when their latest job forces them to recreate Fantasia, and Arthur's secret past unravels alongside it, Cobb's team might be about to find the answer to the Neverending Story...

Two-minute warning by Trojie

Crossover with RED.

Eames tries to warn Arthur there's a price on his head.

Skybird by windsweptfic

Crossover with White Collar.

Arthur and Eames adopt a kid and raise that kid into Neal Caffrey.

secretly a reef rat by templemarker

Crossover with Hawaii Five-0.

Arthur is Steve’s brother.

My Recommendations - X-Men

The People Who Stand By You by pallorsomnium

Crossover with Wanted.

aka "In which Charles actually has a twin brother, who now wants to kick Erik's ass"

Wesley didn’t want much out of life, but what he wanted the most was for Charles and Raven to be safe and happy.

So he was rightfully displeased when he heard the message left on his emergency line, and by someone distinctly not Charles or Raven.

From Westminster With Love by thehoyden

Crossover with Sherlock.

NATO intelligence says there’s an omega-class telepath who sleeps under Westminster. Major Erik Lehnsherr is about to find out the truth for himself.

I've only done lists for three of my favourite fandoms so feel free to hit me up if you want more recs!

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2017 in the Rearview

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2017 in the Rearview

To say 2017 has been a rough year for a lot of people would be an understatement. I could cast about for something to blame but it’s life. It will happen regardless if we are here or not. Best to not dwell for man may delay but time does not.

The hardest challenge of the year was my Dad’s passing. It was unexpected. I thought I would have him for another 15 years. That he would live to 100 like his father did. That didn’t happen. You could argue that it was denial and you wouldn’t be wrong. In April, we learned that he had bladder cancer and in the middle of May he was gone. One day I will write a blog about how it made me feel but suffice to say it sucks and not just for me. It sucks for his grandkids too.

On top of my father’s passing, we had to move because the rental we lived in was being sold. The Landlord was going through a divorce and part of that procedure was selling the house. Obviously, we don’t have the market cornered on hardships this year. We weren’t too concerned about the move as we had been planning on moving anyway. The hard part was that we had to show the house while Dad was in hospice care in the house. We decided the best way to handle it was to put up signs on his room door saying SICK PERSON INSIDE. DO NOT ENTER. Or something to that effect. Weird isn’t the word for it. I can’t imagine what people thought when they ignored the sign and walked in on my dad struggling in his sickbed.

All has not been bad though. We managed to move into a nicer house and neighborhood. It’s like a nature preserve with a river, deer, moose and lots of children. Yes, children are animals! I should know. I have four of them! The kids seem to enjoy the area too. This spring they’re hoping to explore the river and the local parks.

Besides the move the other big news of the year was my daughter entering college. She seems to love it. Her favorite classes are the equitation class and outdoor adventures program. She’s made some decent friends and is out there doing things that make her happy. Seeing her grow into a wonderful human being is all a parent could ask for.

Books!

I managed to surpass Goodreads 2017 Challenge. This is my 6th year of beating it. Though I don’t read nearly as much as I should. Here are the best books I read this year:

Sam Shepard Motel Chronicles. We lost Sam this year. Out of all the celebrity deaths this year, his passing struck a chord. I’ve always enjoyed his movies but never knew he was a writer or playwright. My loss because Motel Chronicles is one of the best road books out there.

Consider Phlebas by Ian Banks. Elon Musk got me into Ian Banks but this book was so depressing that I have held off on reading any more Culture books. That said, READ THIS BOOK! It’s an amazing story and Banks was a master of his craft.

Desert Oracle. By far my favorite find of the year is the “Voice of the Desert” edited by Ken Layne. A survival guide for Desert Rats and Non-Rats alike. There is even an awesome podcast to go with it. Check it out!

Videogames!

This is the year I finally managed to catch up on all the Xbox 360 Games that I missed will working at LSSC. Here is the best of the lot:

Red Dead Redemption by Rockstar. Holy Shit this is gooood! Go out and play it now if you haven’t. And The sequel is hitting next year and it looks equally good!

LA Noir. Another Rockstar game but this one is set in LA in the early 50’s. It’s Chinatown as a videogame and you know what, it works. I love it!

Music of the Spheres: The Music for Destiny. No, this isn’t a game but the music written for the Game that Destiny should have been. It’s pure bliss. Here, listen if you don’t believe me! LISTEN

  Movies!

The Last Jedi: Bantha Poodoo! Do yourself a favor and watch something else.

Bright: This was a fun Will Smith movie. Ignore the bad reviews! Unlike the Last Jedi, this movie is fun! Magic, Elves, Modern, Urban! Think Two NPC Townguards dealing with D&D Player Bullshit Plot.

Thor Ragnarok: The comic movie I have always wanted and I was so happy it happened with Thor. The third time is the charm!

  And with that, I’m off to the Desert Southwest! Well, I will be off to Joshua Tree Park in January but by time I write my next blog entry I will be there.

See you in 2018!

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Reblog to give the person you reblogged this from a kitty picture!

(And feel free to add your own pet photos - it would be awesome!)

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Tag Game

Phone wallpaper + last song listened to + last image saved

Thanks for the tag @kalira​! 💚

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tag game thing!

Rules: tag 20 people you want to get to know better.

Tagged by @luninosity​ five days ago and I'm still squeeing over it!

Relationship status: happily married to an Awesome Husband!

Favourite colour: Green! From a colour swatch I love a really rich emerald shade, but my actual favourite colour is the green of a bamboo forest when the wind is whistling through the leaves and the whole world is green and growing in the sunlight.

Song stuck in my head: Straight No Chaser's Movie Medley, I find myself humming it at the most random times. 

Last song I listened to: Crabbuckit, sung by the Good Lovelies

Three favourite foods: teppanyaki, chai tow kueh, bak chor mee pok

Last thing I googled: the website to repot scams in my country 🤣

Dream trip: Japan again!

Anything I want right now: oh gosh, um, more writing time. Or to be assured that my retinas are going to be fine, that would be very nice too...

Tagging: 20 people is a lot but here goes!

@tarutaruga​ @magnolian-gold​ @writhingbeneathyou​ @jellyfish9650​ @artbythedarkside​ @momo-ceros​ @longliveustherecklessandthebrave​ @raegunblast​ @swiftfrost​ @mooshi-png​ @madmothmadame​ @woofgang69​ @heyitswrenn​ @hidendumbassvillage​ @evapourate-rn​ @sugah--bee​ @greyduckgreygoose​ @emilx311​ @fouryearsofshades​ @zanahoriabaila​

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Passing this ask game on: List 5 things that make you happy, then put this in the askbox for the last 10 people who reblogged something from you. Get to know your mutuals and followers!

Ooooh! This is so late but....

My family!

Writing!

Food - especially hot chocolate and mint ice cream.

Making other people happy!

Hugs!

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10000 posts!

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Get To Know Me

Thank you so much for tagging me and inviting me to play, @greyduckgreygoose!

Rules: Get to know your mutuals!! when you get this, it means i want to know more about you, so list 5 things about yourself you want your followers to know. they can be as simple as your age or as complex as your deepest fear, as long as it’s something you’re comfortable with sharing.

I'm fairly new to this writing thing! I wrote 7 stories in 2005, all of them but two under one thousand words, and then didn't write again until I posted what I thought would be a 1600 word one-shot in November 2020. It turned out to be neither 1600 words, nor a one-shot. Whoops.

I prefer to read fanfiction to professionally published work, though I do read those as well. I just find fanfiction more relaxing to read, and the short story format appeals to me since I'm time poor.

I've been in fandom since the 1990s and my first fandom was the X-Men. I've been in a lot of fandoms since then, and I'm a chronic multi shipper. I've also seen a lot of fandom drama.

I support transformative work in all formats, and am a member of the OTW. I donate to AO3 every year.

I'm a mom and I regularly make up stories for my kid. Kidlet makes up stories for me too, and I hope that they too will grow up with a love of reading and story telling.

Tagging, but only if you want to, no pressure ❤️: @longliveustherecklessandthebrave , @woofgang69 , @heyitswrenn , @hidendumbassvillage , @emilx311 , @sqbr , @greencuttingmat and anyone else who wants to!

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Possible Shadowban

I’m afraid that it’s come to my attention that this blog might just have been shadow banned. My original posts aren’t showing up in tag searches, the blogs I mention (@) aren’t getting notifications, that kind of thing.

I’ve contacted support, but if you’re having problems with this blog please feel free to contact me directly through messages or send me an ask - some very nice mutuals have helped me confirm that I am still getting those.

Also, you’re always free to contact me at my server on discord!

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9 Things

Rules: Tag nine people you want to know better.

Thank you for tagging me @kalira​!

favourite colours: green

currently reading: I'm in between books at the moment, but the last novel that I read was Fated by Benedict Jacka.

last song: Straight No Chaser's Movie Medley

last series: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!

last movie: Mortal Kombat (2021)

sweet, savoury, or spicy: sweet!

craving: chocolate mint bark

currently working on: The edits for Slither and Stalk, Orochimaru’s story in Courting Culture Confusion.

I’m tagging (only if you want to, no pressure if you don’t!) @silverutahraptor , @good-grievance , @kurakura0-0 , @greyduckgreygoose , @emilx311 , @zanahoriabaila , @blightowl , @longliveustherecklessandthebrave , @heyitswrenn

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Just saw Mortal Kombat (2021) today and I have come to two conclusions:

this is my equivalent to my partner’s childhood obsession with Godzilla (i.e. objectively badly done media that was somehow seminal to our personal childhood experience) and I didn’t even know it

I remember far more about the original movies and the comics than I thought

I can’t speak to the film itself since it’s so rooted in nostalgia for me - my partner leaned over in the opening act of the film to ask if I was okay because I was leaning forward instead of adopting my usual relaxed movie viewing posture - but I found it pretty fun.

And I like their take on the POC characters a little better than the original films, though it’s still problematic.

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Taking a Break

Okay, I’m officially taking a break from Courting Culture Confusion.

I started writing it at the start of November 2020, and I have been writing it non-stop since.

I’m going to keep posting it, but it’s going to go from two updates every 24 hours to one update every 24 hours in order let me use up my buffer a little less slowly. I still have another 76 chapters written and in need of a final edit, but that’s not enough buffer for me to take the whole of April off.

And I need to.

Because I’ve signed up for Rough Trade with a Tobirama / Izuna soulmate story - Silence is Golden.

Who knows what will come out, not me, I have no idea what is going to happen, especially since April is also school holidays and I won’t have as much time to write.

But I’m going to try.

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The radio at the pharmacy is unironically playing Rick Astley.

I AM GETTING IRL RICKROLLED RIGHT NOW.

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I know how I want the battle to look, how do I convince the characters to go there!

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There’s something bizarrely satisfying about watching the vacuum eat my hair.