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mfackenthal · 5 years

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The MFackenthal Show with Guest Star @usuallyamazinglyaverage!

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Megs: Hello Hello Hello!!! Oh my gosh, I cannot believe it has been so long since my last show. It’s truly so wonderful to see all of you here! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to catch up on my old shows and to encourage me to continue with them! But enough about me, I am not why you are here today. Today, you are here to meet another AMAZING guest. Please help me welcome to the stage @usuallyamazinglyaverage!

Mar shyly walks on the stage and gives Megs a hug. They sit down on the couch facing the audience, their bodies angled towards one another.

Mar, I am so glad that you are here today. Thank you for agreeing to be on the show!

Mar: Megs, I am delighted and simply honored to be here. I can’t believe I am on The Mfackenthal Show!

Megs: And I am so glad you are here. You and I connected over a shared love for one Ethan Ramsey and I have loved watching you grow as a writer!

Mar: Awh, Megs! I think I’m blushing!

Megs: Oh stop! You’re an amazing writer. And we’re going to talk all about that shortly, but first, can you tell us when you joined the fandom and what brought you here?

Mar: Well, I officially joined in mid-april 2019, when I created my blog, but I’ve been following the choices fandom for much longer than that. While I’ve been a part of other fandoms before, this was the first time I really wanted to join in.

BRRRRRING! BRRRRRING!!! A phone rings from somewhere backstage.

Megs and Mar look at each other with questions in their eyes. Megs looks behind her for the source of the sound, but when it stops, she just looks at Mar and shrugs.

… I discovered the choices app by chance in the Apple store one weekend, while looking for something to distract myself with. I always loved games that featured in-depth romances, so of course my interest was peaked immediately. The first book that got my attention was Big Sky Country. I was instantly hooked. After I read that one, I browsed through more books and found Open Heart. Pixelberry had just released the first few chapters - and that’s when the real fun began! Hospital drama? Interesting plot? Quite a few really cool love interests? Sign me the heck up! Of course, the one who got me really into it was our resident smartass doctor, Ethan Ramsey... Which is why I looked through tumblr right after finishing chapter 3, to see if a fandom for this strange and wonderful game existed. The rest is, as you say, history.

Megs: And just about a year later, you’re still here! And so is Open Heart 2!! Eeek! That last chapter you wrote with Ethan helping MC work out and then showering. Damn girl! If you haven’t read it yet, folks, check out the link at the bottom of your screen:

https://usuallyamazinglyaverage.tumblr.com/post/612091098044792832/two-more-minutes-ethan-x-mc

While Megs is pointing out the link, a red phone booth is rolled out onto the left side of the stage beside the couch. Mar just glares at it. Megs doesn’t seem to see it at all because it’s behind her.

Megs: The fandom is an interesting place. What do you love about the fandom? What do you dislike? What would you like to say to the fandom?

Mar: The better question is, what don’t I love about it? There is so much talent and kindness in this fandom, it’s sort of mindblowing! I was welcomed with such enthusiasm and I have made many (hopefully) lasting friendships as well. But, like all fandoms, we have our problems. Some people will never get over the fact that the opinions of others will often differ from their own. That kind of toxicity is a part of every fanbase, unfortunately.

The phone in the phone booth starts ringing. Megs jumps up and practically into Mar’s lap.

Megs: What the hell?!

Megs and Mars just hold each other for a moment.

The phone keeps ringing.

Megs: Umm, should we answer it?

Mar: Not it!

Megs: What?! They’re probably calling for you!

Mar: Megs, this is your show. I’m guessing it’s for you.

Megs: Hmm, that is strong logic. Let’s just ignore it and see if it stops.

Mar: Sounds good to me.

Megs: Okay, umm, what were we talking about …

Brrrrrring!

Megs: damn it! Why is it still ringing?! I guess phone booths don’t have voicemail, huh? Okay … umm … shakes her head … okay, tell me, what do you do when you’re not producing work for the fandom; what do you do for fun?

The phone stops ringing.

Mar: Oh, the silence is wonderful, isn’t it? Well, when I’m not writing for the fandom or interacting with other fans, I go to school. I’m currently finishing up the first year of my apprenticeship, to become a nursery school teacher/educator. The whole thing is super stressful, but it’s my dream to one day work with kids and teens. So I endure, haha!

As for fun, You already know that I love writing and reading, of course. I also play a lot of video games, they have played a huge part in life since I was about seven years old. I also meet up with close friends, when I have the time.

Megs: Speaking of writing - I totally got sidetracked by that damned-

Brrrrring! The phone starts ringing again.

Megs: looks down dejectedly - phone. Ugh! I hate phone calls. How about you, Mar?

Mar: Oh Megs, the truth is I’m a dork! I can interact with people under normal circumstances just fine, I am usually quite confident. But talking on the phone? Nope. Job interviews? Total nope. Flirting? Absolute no go. I’m a social disaster when it comes to that kind of stuff. The phone is the worst.

Megs: Awh, well, you’re doing great on my show. We would never have known any of that! I’m guessing you told my producers about hating the phone and they decided all these phones would be funny because I also hate the phone. I was really hoping you’d want to answer these phones ... but I guess our shared hatred that means it would be really mean of me to ask you to answer this phone then, huh?

Mar: In fact, it would be.

Megs: Hmm … well, I have an idea …

Megs goes into the phone booth and picks up the receiver and then just drops it back on the base.

Megs: There we go - we can just say we got disconnected. .

Mar just laughs while Megs looks very smug and proud of herself.

Megs: So, let’s talk some more about writing. What’s your favorite work that you have written?

Mar: Mhhh, I actually think that changes every time I post something new! My more recent works are the ones I often enjoy the most, because I can see the improvements I made, I can see progress in my writing. People may have noticed that I write a lot of smut - which is also a favorite pastime for me. Something about writing it just tickles my fancy, I have so much fun doing it!

Megs: What a healthy attitude! Can you share with us your writing process?

Mar: To be honest, I don’t really have one. I write when inspiration strikes and when I feel up to it. When an idea excites me, it usually takes me a lot of time to get it done, because I want it to be just right. What I do need for writing is music that fits the topic of the fic though. If it’s something fluffy, I’ll listen to romantic songs. If it’s something smutty, I’ll listen to sexy songs. It helps me get into the right headspace for whatever I’m about to write.

Megs: What advice do you have for other writers? Especially other fanfic writers?

Mar: Best advice I can give is not to think too hard about it. Just go with the flow, write what feels good. When the words won’t come, step away from your work and take a breather. Eat something. Do some sit-ups. Watch an episode of your favorite show. Just come back to it later, your inspiration will strike eventually.

Megs: That is sage advice.

Mar: Now Megs, I have a question for you. How and where did you get the idea for the interviews? I’ve never seen anything like this on tumblr!

Megs: That’s a great question, Mar. The idea was the brainchild of a group of people. It started with me trying to find a way to add something to the fandom that didn’t involve me writing a fic. At that time, I said I wasn’t a writer. I read and I left reviews and that was as much writing as I was willing to do. I was gaining followers though and I wanted to do something to give back to the fandom. Through the help of people who are no longer with us, but also @maxattack-powell, @lizeboredom, and a few others, I learned that people were truly interested in learning more about each other but the connections could be hard to make. I figured this was where I could help the fandom. While I hate the phone, I love messaging people via text and I have no fear in messaging someone and asking questions. If they don’t respond, that’s okay! So I came up with a set of questions and wrote the first show as though I was just at a bar or something. When people really enjoyed that, I came up with the idea of serializing the show and here we are!

And that’s the end of today’s show. Mar, thank you so much for coming on today’s show. To everyone in the audience, thank you for coming to today’s show! I look forward to seeing you on our next show!!

The phone starts ringing again.

Megs: I bet that’s my producer calling to remind me that to say that tickets can be purchased online or over the phone. Luckily for you, I won’t be the one answering the phones. Because this is what that would look like:

Megs gets up and this time she picks up the receiver and instead of putting it back on the base, she just lets the phone hang. It swings back and forth.

Megs takes Mar’s arm and together they walk off stage.

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And now for the tags. I’m only tagging people who have specifically mentioned an interest in The MFackenthal Show. If you want to be added to the tag list for these or removed, please let me know!

@hopefulmoonobject @queen-among-writers, @hopelessromantic1352, @lilyofchoices, @msjpuddleduck, @theroyalweisme, @lady-kato

#The MFackenthal Show #special guest usuallyamazinglyaverage #episode 12 #I hate talking on the phone #I love that I'm not the only one #My producers think they're funny

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openheartfanfics · 3 years

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Sienna Trinh: Platonic Fics

🎭 Angst | ☁ Fluff | ♥ NSFW | 📚 Series

Becoming Sienna - @liaromancewriter ☁ Sienna Trinh had always wanted to be a doctor, to help people. But are the realities of becoming Dr. Sienna Trinh more than she can handle? [1.7]

Birth Control - @txemrn 🦚 Ⓜ After a heated conversation with friends about the Ramseys’ decision not to have children, Tatum begins to wonder if their plan is truly what her new husband wants. TW: Medical complications affecting fertility; bullying/shaming Feat. Sienna Trinh

Cookies - @liaromancewriter 📸 Sienna’s second day at Edenbrook. This is before and after she brings cookies to the locker room.

Disjointed - @stygianflood 🎭 MC’s reaction after OH 3.3, as Ethan keeps dwelling on his time with Harper. Feat. Ethan x F!MC

Enough - @argylemnwrites

First Day - @liaromancewriter ☁ Sienna begins her residency at Edenbrook.

Foodies - @liaromancewriter 📷 ☁ Cassie and Sienna enjoy a night full of foodie memories. Set around the beginning of second year.

Indulging Cravings - @rafasgirl23415 📸 Casey, Sienna, Kyra and Lucy head to Casey’s favourite cafe to satisfy her pregnancy cravings.

Just Two People - @utterlyinevitable 📚 [mini: completed] Sienna comes to check on Becca after she survived the assassination attempt and wants details of her night with Ethan in isolation. [Hurt/Comfort; 2.11]

III. Later

Kintsugi - @eleanorbloom ☁ After dealing with several hard cases, Sienna Trihn has to treat a sweet little girl. Her presence in her life would bring her more than one blessing.

Lost - @terrm9 Feat. Ethan Friendship

Midnight Snack - @liaromancewriter ☁ Sienna shares a midnight rendezvous with an unlikely companion. Feat. Sienna x M!OC

Midnight Talks - @trappedinfanfiction ☁ When she couldn’t sleep, Celia didn’t expect to find Sienna in the same situation. Luckily, cookies make everything better. Feat. Ethan x F!MC

Nightmare Before Christmas - @ofmischiefandmedicine ☁🎄 During the most wonderful time of the year, things do not go according to Ethan’s plans. Feat. Sienna Trinh

Now and Forevermore - @tsrookie 📚 [mini: completed] Ethan x F!MC

Bonus ending (Sienna x M!OC) A happy ending for Sienna.

Pancake Disaster - @jamespotterthefirst ☁ Sienna is determined to teach him how to make pancakes. Feat. Ethan x F!MC

Rock On - @liaromancewriter ☁ Sienna and Cassie meet an international rockstar. An OH/Platinum cross over fic. Feat. M!Raleigh Carrera

Smut-tember: When Leo and Raleigh met Sienna - @thegreentwin 🛸♥🍘 Prince Leo, Raleigh Carrera and Sienna Trinh, with a guest appearance from Bryce Lahela. And cringeworthy smutty terms.

Special Surprise - @potionsprefect ☁💘 Luke and Lily enlist Aunt Sienna for a very special mission. Feat. Sienna Trinh

Soulmates - @terrm9 ☁ Ethan and Sienna share drinks and their thoughts about soulmates. Set early in OH3. [Platonic Ethan & Sienna] Feat. Ethan x F!MC

Surrender- @usuallyamazinglyaverage 🎭 Anna and Sienna have a heart to heart. Takes place in 1.13. Feat. Ethan x F!MC

The Sweet Friend - @jerzwriter ☁ Being a medical resident is hard, but it helps to have a good friend and some good treats to get through. Feat. Aurora Emery

#open heart #open heart fanfic #open heart fanfiction #choices open heart #open heart fanfics #sienna trinh

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