#skfa

I wanted to bring the monthly spotlight feature back.

Previously, we would randomly select a creator to spotlight among the people who had recently posted or updated the fic on Dokuga.

This time, we're doing things a bit differently.

In 2024, we wish to spotlight the creators who are no longer (active) in the fandom.

The people who the fandom olds remember fondly. The people who the newer fans may have never heard of. The people whose pen names no longer frequent the recently updated pages of the fanfiction archives. The people who have helped to build up our fandom, who have shared their talent with us and who have since moved on to other pursuits. The people who have laid the foundation for what our SessKag community is today.

And this time, instead of selecting creators randomly, we're going to spotlight people recommended to us.

Recommend a creator here!

Q: Where can we find you and your stories? A: My blog site, AO3, Dokuga, FFnet and tumblr

Q: How would you describe your writing style? A: Dark and introspective. I mostly write angsty erotica, with the occasional crack fic thrown into the mix for good measure.

Q: What's one thing you'd tell someone who is considering reading one of your fics? A: Don't read them (lol jk) - but seriously, I'd say proceed with caution, as most of my writing is quite dark in nature.

Q: How do you get/stay inspired to write? (ie: playlists, aesthetics, fanart, this blog, etc.) A: Reading and listening to the greats - some of my favorite authors are GRRM, Dostoyevsky & Anaïs Nin

Q: What's your favorite SessKag moment from Inuyasha and why? A: Oh boy...that's a tough call, but probably early on when Kagome breaks the enchantment on Tessaiga, and Sesshoumaru kind of wonders aloud, "What are you?" Sets up a really compelling dynamic for us fanfic authors to explore ;)

Q: What do you like most about the SessKag fandom? A: I think we have an absolutely incredible fandom full of wonderfully talented and supportive people. I think what impresses me most is how strong the SessKag community is still going after all these years! <3

Self Rec Time! List the fics that you are most proud of writing.

Control

S t a s i s

The Pact

Rec Time! List your top 3 favorite SessKag fics of all time.

Fugue by Resmiranda

Utter Doom by Tally Mark

Q: Where can we find you? (Please provide a link to the platforms you use such as tumblr, twitter, discord, Dokuga, etc.) A: AO3, Discord, Dokuga, Instagram, and Tumblr

Q: Is your inbox open? A: Yes

Q: What is your personal philosophy? A: I'm not sure I have anything set in stone as such... But something I've been trying to live by especially online for this past year has been: 1. Choose to be kind and, 2. Be the positivity you want to see in the world.

Q: What's one thing you couldn't live without?  A: Probably my phone lol It has a camera and an internet connection, it has Discord and Tumblr among other things, and it has a ton of music and books. It's synced to my gdocs. So not only can I shop online, entertain myself, keep in contact with my friends with it, it also enables all my hobbies lol

Q: What are you listening to/reading these days?  A: I'm currently reading Devon Monk's Allie Beckstrom series though taking a brief break from it to read Paulette Jiles' News of the World (a library loan I need to return in 5 days lol). Lately I've been listening to a true crime podcast called Casefile.

Q: Who/What is your biggest inspiration? A: One of my early influences is David Eddings, whose books were a personal favourite growing up. As to fanfiction, honestly the entire SessKag fandom inspires me. It's brimming with such talent and full of the loveliest people and so staunch in their support that it never fails to astonish me! 💙💙💙

Q: When did you get into the SessKag fandom?  A: I first got into SessKag in the murky old days of 2005, when after starting to watch Inuyasha my friend, who happened to ship SessKag at the time, introduced me to fanfiction. Month or two later I was already writing fics of my own. And for the longest time, that's as far as it went. I'd write fic, I'd interact with my readers, but I wasn't really involved in the fandom beyond that. Until I joined the SessKag server on Discord in 2018 and started making friends with everyone. Later that same year, I inherited the SessKag blog here on Tumblr and I've been up to my ears in SessKag fandom since lol

Q: What made you choose to become an admin for the SKFA? A: The archive was already there and had three rec lists when the previous admin of the SessKag blog stepped down and the blog was offered to me. It was something I really wanted to expand upon, because I thought it had a lot of potential to help people find fic, and I'd seen similar fic rec/archive blogs before and in other fandoms. As I started to gather fics to make more rec lists, I realised it would be better to make the archive it's own separate blog - so I did! I wanted to create a SessKag library of sorts, because libraries are close to my heart lol

Q: What do you like most about being an admin for the SKFA? A: I like being able to help people. And it's always a good feeling when you can find the fics someone's requested and compile a list for them. 😊

Q: What's your favorite SessKag moment from Inuyasha and why?  A: I think their very first meeting in Inu no Taishou's grave. I mean the whole "Oops, it slipped" and "What are you" are iconic, tbh - not to even mention how she stood up to him. 💙

Q: Where can we find you and your stories? A: Dokuga, FFnet, and AO3

Q: How would you describe your writing style? A: Honestly, I'm not quite sure, and have been experimenting with a few different approaches. I have chapters where there is a heavier focus on a character's introspection (e.g. there's more narrative to what they are thinking), and ones with less of an 'in their heads' perspective so the reader is figuring out how the characters feel through their interactions.

Currently, I'm trying to improve the storytelling of 'what happened' by having it revealed or hinted at through dialogue rather than stating it. In terms of details, I would like to think my stories provide a decent amount of description while leaving enough room for imagination.

As for genre, I'm a sucker for angsty, slow-burn romance - so the pacing would definitely reflect that! You won't find 'love at first sight' here. 

Q: What's one thing you'd tell someone who is considering reading one of your fics? A: I just hope you will enjoy reading it, and that you'll feel some type of emotion once it's over :)

Q: How do you get/stay inspired to write? (ie: playlists, aesthetics, fanart, this blog, etc.) A: Reviews and comments help a lot.  As a novice writer, what keeps me motivated is knowing that someone out there is reading it. A goofy smile will just stick on my face for the rest of the day every time I get a review notification. I love hearing feedback and constructive criticism and using that to help me progress as a writer.

Aside from that - I usually get inspired at odd hours of the night when trying to fall asleep. It's usually pretty random. 

Q: What's your favorite SessKag moment from Inuyasha and why? A: Probably when Sesshomaru and Kagome first met in Inu no Taisho's tomb - how shocked he was that she had been able to pull out the Tessaiga, and when she didn't melt from his poison. SURPRISE x2!

Q: What do you like most about the SessKag fandom? A: What is there NOT to like? - The whole community is so friendly, supportive, and welcoming - All the AMAZING talent (I've lost count of the amount of I've cried my heart out after reading an epic SessKag fic) - A whole website and multiple blogs dedicated to this OTP, keeping the fandom alive and active with new content

Self Rec Time! List the fics that you are most proud of writing.

Fractured Reflections

Voicemails

His Name on Her Lips

Rec Time! List your top 3 favorite SessKag fics of all time.

Tales from the House of Moon by Resmiranda

The One and Future Taiyoukai by RosieB

The SessKag Fanfiction Archive is a side project of the @sesskag​ blog.

It is a fic rec library that offers fic rec lists that follow a theme.

All our themed rec lists are listed on our Index.

We also have a monthly Author Spotlight feature.

You can send us an ask if you’re searching for a particular fic or if you want to request fics of a certain topic. [Ask Box closed until further notice.]

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We try to help as we can but it might take us a while to get back to you!

You can help us build the archive. If you know of any fics that would fit one of our themed rec lists, don’t hesitate to send in your rec!

Q: Where can we find you and your stories? A: AO3, Dokuga,and FFnet

Q: How would you describe your writing style? A: Spontaneous, fun, humorous, fluff, romantic/intimate, occasional crack

Q: What's one thing you'd tell someone who is considering reading one of your fics? A: Don't shy away from the shorter fics. My longer fics are absolutely wonderful in their own right, but my shorter ones have a lot of wonderful things to offer, too, and often cover a lot of topics, tropes, and ideas I just don't have the time to turn into long fics but still want to explore.

Q: How do you get/stay inspired to write? (ie: playlists, aesthetics, fanart, this blog, etc.) A: I listen to classical music and get my ideas chatting with others! I'm a big proponent of supporting others and sharing ideas; it gets the juices pumping. I also find drinking green tea and having something to munch on keeps me focused enough to finish, as does running snippets or ideas by others to keep me writing (if I wasn't nagged, I probably would forget to finish quite a few fics haha). 

Q: What's your favorite SessKag moment from Inuyasha and why? A: Canon? When she yells she's gonna whoop his ass before racing after him to his father's grave :') BAMF Kagome. Ofc I equally adore when he protects her inside Naraku.

Q: What do you like most about the SessKag fandom? A: The support! The reviews and comments are what encourage me to keep creating, writing, and (occasionally) even continue fics I hadn't intended on doing so. Honestly, without the community and the support, more than half my fics wouldn't exist and that support is why I continue to write SessKag instead of moving into another fandom!

Self Rec Time! List the fics that you are most proud of writing.

Perception

Give Her Wings

Lord of All Things

Rec Time! List your top 3 favorite SessKag fics of all time.

Carpe Demon by Aurora_Antheia_Raine

A Blue Ribbon by Millarca

Q: Where can we find you and your stories? A: AO3 and FFnet

Q: How would you describe your writing style? A: Oh, I don’t know. Purple enough to sound interesting but plain enough to be coherent. Balanced and clear? I like to be descriptive and a little flowery sometimes, but I also like to be impactful with as few words as possible. In the end I just hope I’ve written something enjoyable and easily understandable.

Q: What's one thing you'd tell someone who is considering reading one of your fics? A: Leave canon at the door! I pick and choose which canon, fanon and personal headcanons I’m going to weave together, and that combination can -and will- change for each story.

Q: How do you get/stay inspired to write? (ie: playlists, aesthetics, fanart, this blog, etc.) A: Music is a big one. I make playlists for reach of my favorite pairings full of songs that make me think of them. A lot of my fics are inspired by songs and listening to certain ones can get the creative juices flowing every time. I also like taking ideas and dynamics from movies I love.

Q: What's your favorite SessKag moment from Inuyasha and why? A: My favorite “SessKag” scene in the InuYasha anime is right at the beginning. They’re standing in the skeleton of the Inu no Taisho, Kagome is clutching the tessaiga, which she has accidentally pulled from its hiding spot like she’s some kind of King Arthur, and Sesshomaru is standing in front of her and drags his fingers through his hair like they aren’t all trying to kill each other inside a giant corpse. The sass is off the charts, and Sesshomaru is taken by surprise by Kagome and her resilience, audacity, and the choices she makes. It’s chaotic, and it’s not exactly a “meet cute,” considering the circumstances, but it’s a catalyst for all sorts of fun headcanons and plot bunnies. It never fails to make me laugh.

Q: What do you like most about the SessKag fandom? A: I know there are always exceptions but for the most part, the SessKag fandom is very chill. So many talented creators, so many generous and devoted readers/sharers of fanart, it’s a very happy little corner of the fandom to belong.

Self Rec Time! List the fics that you are most proud of writing.

Lose and Find

Sea Swept

Shifting Like Seasons

Rec Time! List your top 3 favorite SessKag fics of all time.

The Flower Girl by Kanna37

Lord Charming by forthright

Q: Where can we find you and your stories? A: A03, FF.net, and Dokuga

Q: How would you describe your writing style? A: Right now, all over the place! I am relatively new to writing, so I am still trying to find my 'style' (and time to write!). My line of work requires evidence-based, no-fluff writing, so my creative writing juices aren't as free-flowing. Creative writing is an exercise, and I am way out of shape! 

Q: What's one thing you'd tell someone who is considering reading one of your fics? A: Expect the unexpected, and be prepared for some slow burn. I can be a bit of a dreamer in terms of plot twists, so some may seem strange, but hang in there! I promise to try to make it worthwhile. Also, I am a sucker for AU & Canon Divergence so my stories tend to swing that way. I try to write stories that I would be interested in reading if I were just randomly browsing. 

Q: How do you get/stay inspired to write? (ie: playlists, aesthetics, fanart, this blog, etc.) A: I go for runs or long walks while blasting Daily Mixes, curated by Spotify. This is going to sound odd, but I like to sit on the docks and watch the currents change. IDK how or why, but something about the sound of water sloshing around gets my mind working. Lastly, I have several plot bunnies/unfinished works that are just sitting on my Google Drive that I've been too shy/lazy to publish. Sometimes I like to go through them and remember where my mind was going with it...then inspiration will hit, either to continue it, or start anew. 

Q: What's your favorite SessKag moment from Inuyasha and why? A: Wow, pulling my leg over here. There are so many! If I had to choose, it'd be Episode 22 of TFA (Naraku: Trap of Darkness)...basically all the SessKag moments in that episode. Sesshomaru could've just left Kagome alone while she was unconscious since he was looking for Rin, or he could've just let Magatsuhi possess her and then killed her to get to Magatsuhi...but...he didn't. It's a complete 180 from the times he "tried" to slay her for meddling earlier on. These, along with the other little breadcrumbs throughout the series, fuel my SessKag fire. 🔥

Q: What do you like most about the SessKag fandom? A: The oodles of fanfiction and the beautiful fanart! Some of these stories and art are executed so flawlessly, they could pass as canon (if not, better. I may be biased ^^; )

Self Rec Time! List the top 3 fics that you are most proud of writing.

The Moon is Beautiful

Until We Meet Again

W

Rec Time! List your top 3 favorite SessKag fics of all time.

Tales from the House of Moon by Resmiranda

Beside You in Time by RosieB