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I posted a substantially rewritten version of my 2010 sshg_exchange fic "The Wise Forgive"on AO3 tonight. (Or should I say this morning?? GAH.)

I worked on it for most of the day. I still cannot believe it was not sent back to me with admonitions to clean this mess up and submit it again.

I plead writer's block. And it was so late, the mods probably despaired of me ever turning in anything. So, they must have accepted it with a sense of pure relief that I'd actually finished it.

I will be forever grateful to them. Sincerely and utterly grateful. I did some of my best writing for that exchange, and I'm always so very proud to be represented among the other fantastically talented writers (and artists) who participated.

I hope to continue to post things there--trying to get back into the habit of writing. And I still owe islandsmoke her birthday gift. Which there is an idea or two rattling around...so hopefully it'll be on 'paper' soon.

Originally posted by sshg_mod at Fair Weather From The North
Recipient: foudebassan
Genre: Drama, Angst
Summary: Plus ça change ... There's corruption everywhere, attitudes haven't changed much, and Auror Granger isn't making much headway, no matter how hard she tries to make the world a better place. And while she struggles to protect and improve the world she cares about, Lucius Malfoy is fighting to save the life of the one remaining thing that means anything to him: his son. Both of them need expert help, but the expert they need is difficult to find. When they do manage to unearth his whereabouts, the discoveries that follow lead to some startling revelations that will turn their expectations upside down.
Word Count: 80,988
Do not let the word count frighten you, my friends. This story is FANTASTIC. I spent several hours yesterday reading it in between readying my contribution to the Super Bowl party we are invited to.

It is wonderful. I am not a huge fan of angst, but this has just the right amount--and I can't even begin to describe how imaginative it is. One of my favs so far.

So, set aside a few hours and settle in for this gem of a novel.

That is the diagnosis. Dentist yesterday packed the hole with some stuff that made it feel better almost instantly. Was supposed to stay in place for nearly two weeks.

It came out last night. *sigh*

Going in again this morning and I'm going to ask if he can put a suture in to keep it in place. I have to get back to work tomorrow, no matter how I feel.

On the other hand, I wrote nearly 3k words on my exchange fic yesterday. And I've plotted it to the end. Surprisingly, there may not be hot sexxors in this one...which is unusual for me. I'll have to see if I can fit it in, but the way the story is going, not sure.

I think there'll be another 2-3k words to the end, and hopefully it will be finished and to the beta for the final look-over this weekend, which is a relief.

I restrained myself from signing up for any other fests this year--and a good thing, too. With all the health issues I've had, my depression is making it very difficult to write.

Many thanks and long, warm snogs to the sshg_exchange mods, whom I love dearly.

To the poor unfortunate soul lucky person who got mine, just a few words.

A happy ending is a MUST.

I love HOT sex, but if you're not comfortable writing or drawing it, no problem at all.

Please, not a bunch of angst. Conflict is fine (there wouldn't be a story without it, after all) but I don't want them to suffer needlessly. (Hasn't Snape suffered enough?)

I prefer them to be in character as much as possible, given the prompts I came up with. (Ahem.)

Have fun! Any questions, send to the mods, I'm very easy to please. :)

SQUEEEEEEEEE!!

My gift has been posted on the sshg_exchange!!

An HP Cinderella

Someone finally has done the Cinderella prompt as a fic! I am over the moon. This gift is so wonderfully written--it's funny, sweet, snarky with a side of sexy. And a happily ever after!

I really enjoyed reading it and I want everyone on the f-list who likes HP to click the link, read and review.

Day 20: Grateful for the PS3 getting knocked out long enough to spare me from watching my beloved Florida Marlins get spanked by San Diego last night. Grateful for Netflix which provided several short documentaries to pass the time instead.

Day 21: So, so very grateful that my muse seems to be back! *touch wood* I banged out the next chapter of "The Binding" tonight. Nearly 2k words in about four hours. *squee!* Also grateful for ice cream. YUM.

On the other hand--things I am not grateful for--vacation being over and work tomorrow. I am grateful I have a job--better than the alternative--but wish I could afford not to work at all.

I am so very excited about the sshg_exchange! Heard a rumor the posting will begin the first week of September...even if not, it will be soon and I can't wait!

My sshg_exchange fic is coming along so well! My lovely beta (you know who you are!) has been such a HUGE help! Just pointing out small things...which makes me think harder and makes the story so much better.

I know the way to the end now...and I'm excited to finish the journey!

I got myself a set of new teeth. The first step in my road to regaining my smile. My teeth were sadly neglected all of my life until now, when it was too late. So, I finally took the step and made the appointment to get the upper denture done.

I've had it now for three days. Although my gums are still quite sore, overall, I can see improvement already. So, yay for doing something I should have done years ago.

( Here's a pic I took yesterday: )

There are some awesome prompts over at the sshg_exchange . I already have a couple of plot bunnies nibbling so fiercely on my brain that I've been scribbling ideas...

Have I told you yet how much I love that exchange?

In other news, Hubby, me and one of my Besties in TN are going to see Young Frankenstein next Saturday, the 14th. I can't wait! I am so grateful that my Bestie and me decided we were going to try to see two shows a year every year. :) I love the theatre so much, I would go much more often if I could afford to. (Well, now that I won't have such high dental bills, maybe I can!)

In OTHER other news, we are buying a new-to-us car. It is in Ohio, so we have to go get it, but it is a 2002 Buick LeSabre. Yep, another ten year old used vehicle. But a car I have always liked. I have rented them many times over the years and always loved driving that car. And I'm looking at this car as a stepping stone to the next one. We looked and honestly cannot afford a car note right now. We want to pay off more of the house note first.

But, I told my hubby I want a brand new car before I die. ;)

I am toying with the idea of trying to visit London during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Now, to convince hubby...

Happy Friday!

And I rate Outstanding!



I achieved my goal of reading, viewing and reviewing every chapter of every story and all the art.

Go me!

The sshg_exchange reveals are up.
My gift from slytherinlaurel is Awake. Go, read and leave a properly squeeful review. It's lovely.
My humble offering for electryone82 is The Wise Forgive. It was a buggar to write, mostly due to author insecurity. But thanks to my gorgeous beta, islandsmoke's patience and encouragement, I was able to get it finished.

I want to thank the mods, scatteredlogic, shiv5468 and ginny_weasley31. And much thanks to mollyssister for the help she gives.

The exchange_bingo was fun, too. So thanks to christev, pokeystar and pyjamapants for keeping track of that game.

And, if someone chose as their prize a story from me, please let me know.

All in all, a wonderful three months or so. Can't wait until next year!

Just wanted to say thank you so much to the sshg_exchange mods and participants! The Winter exchange was and is fabulous. So much wonderful art and fic with our fav potions master--both dead and alive!

And a special thank you to laiksmarei who wrote a wonderful story for me which was so much more special since I did not expect a story or art all my own.

You can find the story here: Worth a Thousand Words
Rating: R
Warning(s): Adult language, A somewhat marginally more intelligent and mature Ron, Overindulgence in alliteration
Genre/Category: Angst, Drama, Friendship, Humour
Prompt: A failed marriage behind her, Hermione is the newest teacher at Hogwarts. She finds a close companion in, of all people, a portrait.

My own gift for lowlands_girl is Changing the Epilogue
Rating: R for one brief scene
Warnings: If you have read Deathly Hallows, nothing in this story will bother you. It is canon compliant—mostly.
Authors Notes: Many thanks to my betas who keep me from going off the deep end and taking the characters into places they should not go. I also want to thank the exchange mods who showed me the meaning of true patience.

For once, a story I don't have to really warn about since it's not really porn-y. (I KNOW!)