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The Reading Thread
nicksgal:
I thought this might be a good companion to "The Writing Thread." The first part is for slightly selfish reasons, mainly give me something to read.
First, I'm looking for things to read once I finish my editing binge (2/3 of the way done, woo!). There's a couple things I've already noticed that are being updated and wanted to read along with while they're getting posted to provide some encouragement along the way, but I'll read just about anything and figured who better to ask for suggestions than the authors. So, if you're working on something you want someone to read, holler at your girl! Especially suggest it if: it's nostalgic, it has lots of "band of brothers/family of choice" moments, there's good cliffhangers/interesting foreshadowing, or you're just really proud of it! I love some AU and fantasy, but those are definitely not necessary to me while reading (writing-wise, that's me though if anyone wants their own reading suggestions). I have zero problems with graphic content or any other warnings, walls of text are fine, any POV is fine, completion is unnecessary (I get long writer's blocks), old or new is fine, long or short is fine, and it can also be original fiction if there's not a BSB fic you want read (I might be slightly more picky though, unless your characters are prone to those "band of brothers/family of choice" moments, they'll get me every time). Post a summary and a link below, please!
Second component to the reading thread that I thought might inspire some writing: what's something you want to read, but don't necessarily want to write? Anyone currently sheltering/fostering some "Rose plot bunnies" in need of a good home?
RokofAges75:
I sadly don't read as much fanfic as I used to, but one I'm enjoying currently and will recommend is "If I Knew Then" by Tracy (FrickingKaos). https://archiveofourown.org/works/17574686/chapters/41421044 It's a Frick/Frack slash set back in early 1998, so there's definitely nostalgia and both bromance and romance. I don't read a lot of slash, but this one is about Nick and Brian figuring out who they are and coming to terms with it, and I really like aspect of it.
I also recommend reading anything by KeepThisSecret on AC: http://absolutechaos.net/viewuser.php?uid=2386 She was active a few years ago, so you may have missed her run on AC when you were taking a break. Every story I read by her was well-written and entertaining. She writes a lot of group-centered suspense stories that have an old-school feel, even though they're set in the modern era. "Dodging the Daylight" is my favorite by her, but I also loved "Soldier Down" and "Ladies' Choice."
Along the same lines, I'm going back a few years, but if you missed "Hope is the Last Thing Ever Lost" by Mare, it's a must read! Amazing bromantic suspense story - what Mare does best! http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11140
And finally, here's a couple more older (but within the last decade) stories you may have missed:
"Save a Prayer" by Steph (Carter-Orange): http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10625 This one's a fun survival story!
"Remember Me This Way" by Rose: http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10108
This one is a Nick-centered drama that features the whole group. It's heartbreaking!
RokofAges75:
If my last post wasn't obvious enough, I love a good, old-fashioned group suspense story. I enjoy reading them more than I enjoy writing them, so if anyone wants to write one, please do! Survival stories are always fun too!
I would also love to read more medical dramas. I had an idea over the summer that involved Brian being diagnosed with a brain tumor, but I've pretty much decided I won't be writing that one. It seemed too depressing, even for me, and I told myself no more cancer stories. Then that guy from The Wanted got diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, and that was the nail in the coffin for that idea for me. But if anyone else wants to write it, you know I would read it!
nicksgal:
I was expecting personal plugs, but ooh, lots of suggestions! Thanks Julie. I will peruse! If I knew Then was on my list already, but it's extra on my list via recommendation .
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on December 29, 2020, 12:31:45 PM ---I would also love to read more medical dramas. I had an idea over the summer that involved Brian being diagnosed with a brain tumor, but I've pretty much decided I won't be writing that one. It seemed too depressing, even for me, and I told myself no more cancer stories.
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That would be hard to write if it depresses you. As cancer becomes more and more prevalent, I think it hits home more and is harder to write about. Semi related, a long, long time ago (like pre-PBox long ago), I started writing a mental health medical drama where Nick made up the Backstreet Boys but believed it was all real. It was really depressing, and clearly not anything I was capable of dealing with at the time, so I always shied away from medical dramas after that. Also poor Nick, always the victim of so much drama. But if anyone wants to adopt that one for a medical drama, emphasis on the drama, take it.
RokofAges75:
OMG, that's so sad, but what a great idea! I would read that, even if it would depress me. You know I love depressing stuff. And yes, Nick is the fandom's favorite victim. Poor guy LOL.
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