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i ask myself “what fic could this be about” like the fool that i am

85 of those notifications are notes on a shitpost i made about writing

As the year has officially come to a close, I thought I'd share the goings-on in the fanfic department in the last twelve months because from what I've seeing, it's been grand. It sure felt that way at the time, too.

120 subscribers! I've never expected this and I'm honestly so grateful, as much for that as for the individual story subscriptions. This year's stories make up for quite a big portion of the overall count (about 800 since 2012, so 522 just this year feels amazing to me) and it's just!! wonderful to look at! And the kudos, comments and bookmarks too! The kudos function often goes ignored because a lot of writers see it as a like button, but those daily emails are sometimes the highlight of a bad day and, well. Thank you, everyone, whether we talk on here too or if it's only on AO3, for any and every form of appreciation you've given to a writer. You're a treasure. Same goes for everyone on FFN too - I don't have clear stats for that but the PM function has given an opportunity to many a wonderful conversation and the start of at least a few friendships.

As for the stories who ended up being the big stars of the year, I preset to you my pride and joy:

1. deeper than time (Doctor Who, Doctor/River, WIP). It was posted in November and just hit 3000 hits this morning. I'm in love with writing this one.

Summary: The Doctor ends up stuck on Earth without her TARDIS and companions and is directed to a mysterious detective who specialises in the supernatural. At roughly the same point, River Song meets her second wife for the first time.

2. burning alive (Star Wars, Rey/Ben, one-shot). Got far more popular than expected, likely because of the ship, lbr. Not adding a summary because it's a PWP and therefore slightly out of place on a celebratory post.

3. calling for your head and calling for your name (Game of Thrones, Jon/Daenerys, one-shot). Likely got popular because it's got a puppy. Valid and understandable. A joy to write.

Summary: "Ghost. Jon had mentioned the name before. So this is what a direwolf looks like."

4. black flowers blossom (Game of Thrones, Jon/Daenerys, one-shot). I was in love with writing this fic! A first for this ship and my favourite one for it to this day, probably.

Summary: There's something wrong. Jon isn't sure what it is - not since all that's happened is a short conversation between Bran and Daenerys - but he's determined to find out.

5. let me watch the moon (rise up and turn to silver) (Game of Thrones, Jon/Daenerys, WIP). This one hasn't been updated in a decade, but I swear that it's coming soon. I have so many thoughts about the direction of this story. Role swaps are a goldmine.

Summary: The chances of a Targaryen finding safety in Westeros under King Robert's rule are slim to none; Jon has known that his entire life. The only hope seems to come in the form of the Warden of the North - the man who, as it so happens, is also the guardian of the only living member of his family; the one he's been searching for his entire life.