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Lee also has a Marvel blog, @sebsastianstan , with only two stories in it so far, but they are great. The Sebastian Stan one-shot should definitely become a series. It gave me How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days vibes and that’s never a bad thing.

I’ve said before that I’m not a huge fan of angst, because I’m a sensitive baby who takes things way too seriously, but I have to question that statement since all the writers I’ve presented here go heavy on the heartbreaking stuff. Lee is no exception. The angst is exceptional, it will leave you a sobbing mess if you’re not prepared for it.

“Twenty Weeks”, for example, was heartbreaking. It’s the sort of story that will make you stare at it for a couple of minutes, hoping there is a secret happy ending you’ve missed. I’d die to see a second part of this, an explanation, anything. But I’ll accept the angst and try to move on with my life. Lee is remarkably good at creating angst and leaving you heartbroken.

“One Saved Message” left us with a massive cliffhanger, which feeds my belief that she just wants to see the world burn. And I’d let her, probably.

While her one-shots are incredible, it’s her ongoing series, “Noise Complaints” that got me hooked. It’s so funny, enraging, thrilling, it’s very much like reading a great book, where you have to slow yourself down to enjoy it before it’s over. Jealous Dean is definitely a mood, and boy if it doesn’t push all my buttons. I love how confident the reader is, so sure of herself and not taking any shit from anyone. It’s great to see a well-built female character, one that does not exist to compliment to a male lead. She demands attention, and she gets it. If I’m being honest, I wish I had an ounce of her confidence.

I love how they challenge each other, and how the dynamics and interactions are fluid and organic, and never seem forced.

The last chapter Lee posted is amazing and I love how the characters are written here. The reader drives me wild half of the time, but I am dying to see where this leads and what will happen next. I hope Lee takes a break from all the angst because I need a happy ending. And also, screw Lisa!

I often see writers on Tumblr feeling unmotivated, discouraged and receiving way too many anon and non-anon asks demanding updates and more stories. It’s upsetting because I know that as readers, we want more content, but I also know that as a writer, it’s not that simple.

Great content and stories take time, and that can’t be rushed. It’s so important for writers to take care of themselves, especially if you are a writer that doesn’t earn their livelihood through writing. Also, people should never feel pressured to do anything, and that includes writing. Fanfiction is supposed to be fun, an escape from real life, and writers deserve to find joy in this universe too.

I don’t know Lee personally, and I don’t think I’ve ever even messaged her. My interactions with her are limited by my comments on her fics, and that’s been enough for me to know that Lee is a sensitive soul, a talented writer, and a lovely human. While taking care of herself, going to school and basically living, she finds the time to write and share her stories with us, and I’ll always be grateful for that.

Lee, you amazing writer you. Thank you so much for writing, for giving us your time and your words. Your stories are incredible, and I’m always looking forward to reading more of them. You’ll always have a fan and avid reader in me, and if you ever need it, an ear to listen to you. I appreciate you and all the effort that goes into creating these works. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

Love, Liv

SPN Masterlist https://winchasterdean.tumblr.com/post/162213461766/masterlist

Marvel Masterlist https://sebsastianstan.tumblr.com/post/171744085181/masterlist

Noise Complaints (series - ongoing) https://winchasterdean.tumblr.com/post/167392470866/noise-complaints-masterlist-summary-a

Twenty Weeks https://winchasterdean.tumblr.com/post/167926519941/twenty-weeks