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They are a matched set! I needed to see them side by side and so do you! You’re welcome.

Bound: Fire and Blood by @sleepstxtic

Typeset and bound by: me, @phoenixortheflame. Featuring art by: @wickedcircle

To prevent the Dance of Dragons from decimating what is left of House Targaryen, Luke offers his hand in marriage to Aemond — who accepts with one caveat: that they perform an ancient Valyrian public-sex rite in the dragonpit, as recompense for Aemond’s lost eye. This is a story of what comes before, and after.

I had the pleasure of alpha/beta-reading this fic. Or, as I said to Kat, this "whole-ass fantasy novel". It's got epic battle scenes, espionage, political turmoil, and sexy times on dragon-back.

I knew even when Kat was still writing it that I'd be binding it.

And not just because the fic is amazing. KAT is amazing. If you've ever had the chance to chat with her, you know she's one of the kindest, smartest, most charming humans on the planet. It's such a joy to call her my friend — and to have the privilege of reading her amazing writing.

For my design concept, I knew I wanted it to emulate George R. R. Martin's high-fantasy covers, which often features some sort of emblem or crest along with some very bold lettering.

I also had the opportunity to use this incredible fan art from @wickedcircle, which is just begging to be on the cover. So, I did what any sane person would do and created an alternate cover, which I used to make a paperback for myself.

The hard cover case is made with black book cloth and Lacquered Yuzen Paper, which has an embossed texture and gorgeous shine. I knew the second I saw it that I needed it for this bind.

As always, I made a cheeky little barcode for the dust jacket. It's a quote from a very, err, HOT scene. Hot! Like, temperature-wise. Sort of.

The typeset was made in Affinity Publisher. In fact, it was my first typeset made in Affinity, and I'm super happy with how it turned out!

It's not my typical aesthetic, and I was worried it might look tacky. But I think it fits the vibe perfectly. It probably helps that I included the other pieces of art @wickedcircle made to go alongside this fic, because, well LOOK AT THEM!!!!

Also, peep the red thread, which I used to sew the signatures together. I'd seen a few people use red thread for their binds, and I've been itching for an excuse to bust it out.

As Luck Would Have It by @sleepstxtic (13k, E)

Tags: Hogwarts 6th year, canon divergent, from sex to love

“Fuck,” Draco yelped, as Potter knocked his wand aside and sent them both tumbling to the ground, and then they were grappling on the floor, limbs thrashing, nails scratching, but Potter was stronger than him, with quidditch-thick muscles and a powerful grip. He shoved Draco down and climbed over him, bearing down with the bulk of his weight, and Draco did not think, did not breathe, only bucked his hips up so their cocks brushed together. Potter froze. His breath came in sharp, bursting pants. “Come on, Potter,” Draco said, delirious. “It’s just another way to fight.”

Disclaimer: this incredible fic was my H/D Erised 2024 gift! I loved it down to the last letter on first reading, and I love it a bit more on each reread. The chaotic way the boys come together at the beginning and the sweet, heady descent towards tenderness and trust is to die for. But my favorite thing about it is the clever plot that gives canon this ✨lucky✨ little nudge to make it unspool seamlessly into a completely different story--one I would devour if it were to continue.

📚Fanfic Classics: Sports AU Edition

(Muggle) Sports AUs that perfectly capture the inherent homoeroticism of having a decade-long rivalry... the triumphs and defeats and the epic highs and lows of sports...

🏎️ Rush (For A Gap That Exists) by @sleepstxtic

♟️ The Pirc Defence by @sleepstxtic

🏊🏼‍♂️ Freely Given by InnerLilith and @kk1smet

🚣🏻 Our Objective Remains Unchanged by @citrusses (has its own post here)

art credits below!

[Podfic] All The Ways by @sleepstxtic (T, 20 minutes)

All the ways it could have happened.

I had this fic bookmarked to pod, and I had the time to record something, and so I did. And because Kat is a lovely human who deserves good things. I hope she counts this as a good thing.

Ahh Kat!!! This made me tear up first thing in the morning, I was not expecting to start my Sunday feeling so emotional 🥺 thank you for taking the time to write such a kind and generous message. I’ve been around, just not as active as I used to be a couple years back. 2024 has been full of ups and down (not just for me, I’m sure!) and it’s hard to stay engaged when you’re not reading much. At some point I completely lost my muse for single recs, but I loved hearing your thoughts on the lists - they were not the initial purpose of this blog but I’m happy to serve as long as people find them helpful :)

The latest episode of The FanFic Maverick podcast is out! The show is available through the link above and also on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

FFM 2024 is here! In this episode I chat with Sleepstxtic about POC representation in fandom, what activism in fandom can look like, and expressing cultural joy through fanfiction.

Thanks so much for coming on the show, @sleepstxtic!

Keep on rollin'!

Link to 'Connecting Lines, Connecting Crimes' is here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/49900777/chapters/125976412

Link to 'Strangers in a Strange Land' is here:

Link to 'Parvati' is here:

Link to 'And No One Did Know' is here:

Link to 'Will You Send Me to Hogwarts' is here:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/51732289/chapters/130783408

Link to 'Writing with Colour' is here:

Link to 'Harrypocter' is here: