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Here is a list of my Top Five Re-Reads:

1. BDSM Universe by Xanthe. The OG BDSM AU, so if you haven't read it you really should! My favorite story from the whole series is "Hiding in Plain Sight" an SGA/NCIS crossover, which has several great pairings, but is primarily Gibbs/Tony. This Tony is heartbreaking in a beautiful way.

2. Ties that Bind Series by Kiera Marcos. This is Keira playing with her take on a BDSM AU and it is the BEST. THING. EVER. SGA John/Rodney, and so many other excellent pairings, including some iconic OCs. Kiera is incredible at consistent characterization and world building.

3. The Black Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop. My all time favorite series of books. I come back to this series over and over. I assume it would be considered Dark Fantasy, given some of the themes, but it always leaves me feeling hopeful and bittersweet. I've read many of the additional books in the Realms of the Blood, but haven't yet read the new trilogy starting with "The Queen's Bargain." 

4. "Emergence" by Jilly James. NCIS Gibbs/Tony story with crossovers to SG-1 and the Magnificent Seven in later chapters. They're DRAGONS!!! I don't think I need to say more, right?

5. The Talents Universe by Anne McCaffrey. I've read a lot of the Pern books too, but her sci-fi series about the Talents is one that brings me back to reread them again and again. Its also one of those eerie situations where you watch things from so-called fiction written decades ago coming true IRL right now, and its unnerving. 
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What is the new hotness in my life? Here's a list of 5 great things I'm loving in January 2024!

Television: I'm watching Saturday Morning Cartoons with the Husbando! We watched all of the new Duck Tales series, absolutely excellent, and are now watching Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, The Owl House, and The Dragon Prince: Mystery of Aaravos. Its a great way to kick off fun weekends for two 80's kids. On my own I'm binge watching Season 2 of Prodigal Son, now that it is back on streaming. This show you guys! I cannot believe it wasn't renewed after season 2, the acting is so very good. Michael Sheen makes his monstrous character sympathetic and I love/hate him for it!

Fanficton: I'm still stuck on SGA: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard mostly, but have been branching out into The Hobbit: Thorin/Bilbo. Recs for excellent Explicit fics gladly accepted. I love this idea of Heart Seeds! Has anyone else read these Heart Seed stories? Where'd that idea come from?

Inspiration: I've joined a few new communities this month to try out some other sources of inspiration. Froday Flash Fiction Challenge and Bite Sized Bits of Fic have already caused me to commit fic, and I'm still using Allbingo, which I've been a part of for several years and is always inspiring.

Writing: I started a new original series in December, and have wrote for all of my ongoing series so far this Writing Season. Here's tiny blurbs:
  • The Earthen - Fantasy - The tales of The Earthen, tiny nutlike beings who live in warrens, and are highly cooperative.
  • Green Skies G.T. - Cozy Science Fiction - The monthly logs of G.T., a sentient apartment dwelling, and it's inhabitants. 
  • OtherWorldly - Dark Urban Fantasy - Carnelle the Succubus is on the Hunt for a killer.
  • RePrint - Science fiction - Althea has chosen to undergo an unusual medical procedure that will allow her to imprint new memories of important first experiences.
  • Village Witch - Edwina - Steam Punk/Fantasy setting - These stories are being created as a playthrough of the Solo TTRPG "Village Witch." Edwina has a year to find the village where she belongs as their Village Witch.
  • The Witch's Kitchen - Contemporary Fantasy - Lucia and Jeanette are opening the restaurant of their dreams, and it takes a little magic to make things work.
I do a prompt call with a theme on the Final Friday of the Month - come back on 1/26/24 for my Final Friday Fics - "Wishes."

Cooking: I've started blogging about my Cooking Adventures! I got gifted some sourdough starter, and its been a journey. Read about the Basic Round Loaf and Soft Cinnamon Rolls that I've made so far.


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On the 3rd Day of Snowflake a kind Fairy gave to me:

1. An Icon for The Earthen series
2. A better Icon for the Green Skies G.T. series
3. Character Art for any of the main characters in my series Village Witch - Edwina or RePrint (inspiration pics available)
4. Comments! Any and all comments on my posts would make my whole day!
5. A Ko-Fi if you liked my stories and feel exceptionally generous




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My personal New Wheel of the Year Resolutions are:
1. Celebrate all 8 Sabbats, even if I do so alone.
2. Read one (1) pagan/metaphysical/interesting nonfiction book per month.
3. Keep tracking my "points" on Lose It. Reward: One (1) new graphic novel for every 30 day streak I maintain.

My Seasonal Resolutions are:
1. Write as much as my health and other commitments allow January through April.
2. Play in the yard as much as my health and other commitments allow May through October.
3. Stay sane during ALL THE HOLIDAYS in November and December.
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