The Zombie Bang

I've been busy that last few days with wrapping up fandomtrees, so I'm catching up.

Challenge #8

Talk about your creative process.

Oh man, I know some people have very detailed plans when it comes to writing, but I think I'm more of gardener than an architect like George RR Martin used to say.  First I usually get a prompt either while doing an exchange or from one of those prompt month challenges like Flufftober, then I think on it for awhile.  Once the outline of a scene has formed in my brain then I write it down.  Usually I write it out by hand first, then I will type it up on my computer.  The only time I skip handwriting is if it is only a drabble, that I might just type up quickly on my computer. Then I let a little time pass (usually a few days) and then reread it and do my revisions.  I usually only do one set of revisions, which I know goes against common writing advice, but I don't usually have the patience to wait long for my story to be complete, also exchanges and what not have pretty tight deadlines, depending on the exchange. I normally don't use a beta reader unless it is a requirement.

Challenge #9

Talk about your favorite tropes in media or transformative works. (Feel free to substitute in theme/motif/cliche if "trope" doesn't resonate with you.)

I'm sure I've talked about Hurt/Comfort before, and it's still the goat!  I especially love it when the character that doesn't normally get cared for, or is normally the caretaker, is hurt and has to accept care and comfort from another.

I also love Fairy Tale/Fantasy AUs.  I'm not even sure why, but if you put my faves in a fairy tale retelling I'll eat that up with a spoon.  There was this exchange called Fairy Tale Inspired that I loved, and participated in every year, but unfortunately it stopped running.  I thought about running a similar exchange myself, but I have so much on my plate at the moment I don't currently have the time.

I also enjoy a good regency AU, probably because I read so many regency romances years ago.  I especially like alternative realities where same sex pairings were accepted at the time.  

Lastly, bed-sharing.  For some reason the characters have to cuddle up in bed together, yes please!  It doesn't even have to lead to sexy times, although a little smut is always a treat.  I just love my characters being all cozy together. 

Challenge #6

Top 10 Challenge

Okay I originally planned to do a top ten vids list, but I checked and I did that last year and not much has changed.  Then I was going to do top ten fics I read in 2025, but they would all be Sherlock Holmes so not very exciting.  Finally I thought about listing my top ten Sherlock Holmes adaptations, but then I realized that I haven't watched ten adaptations.  So after all that and racking my brain I just thought I'd do something simple and pick my top ten Doctor Who companions!

I will preface this by saying I have only watched New Who and only up til Thirteen's last season.  At that point I got sucked into Sherlock Holmes and haven't returned (but I hope to at some point).  So this excludes all of Classic Who and Fifteen.  I'm also excluding characters like The Master and River Song because they don't quite fit in the companion category for me, and I'm excluding one episode only companions (although we've had a few great ones).  Lastly, this is just my personal preference.     

10. Graham
9. Yasmin
8. Sarah Jane
7. Clara
6. Amy & Rory
5. Jack
4. Rose
3. Martha
2. Bill
1. Donna

Challenge #5

In your own space, create a list of at least three things you'd love to receive, a wishlist of sorts.

This one is fun and easy.  My wishes are:

1. Check out my fandomtree and if you'd like you can leave me a little something under my tree.  I'm asking for Sherlock Holmes (Granada and Rathbone films), The Great Mouse Detective, Our Flag Means Death, Doctor Who, and Dead Boy Detectives.  The deadline is Jan 17th.

2. Kudos and Comments on my fanworks!  My AO3, I've created fanworks for Star Trek, Good Omens, Sherlock Holmes, Supernatural, OFMD, and many more!

3. Go to arab.org and "click to help", it's free and all money raised is donated to UN agencies.