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One of the reasons I edged over into DC Comics fandom is that there are things I can't write in Tolkien fandom (and not just cars and slang). I've been thinking about those things, and about if/when I'll return to original fic (well, the RPS AU historicals are fairly close to original fic, but I digress).

One of the reasons I read and write fanfic is the desire to see more of these characters than canon, since, well, the books and movies are only so long. That extends to subject matter; I often wish I thought of more non-romance-related plots and more action plots, but a lot of that is covered by one, canon, and two, other fanfic authors' works, and I have a hard time writing something I feel someone else has already written (one reason I rarely wrire first times). Because of this, one of the reasons I write so many romantic plots is wanting to see the characters happy as they often can't be within canon, because, well, unpleasant things happen during the course of the story; writing such stories feels a tiny bit like making them happy, at least for that duration. And, because of *that*, I feel guilty when I write really traumatic stories for them.

But there *are* themes I want to explore with those traumatic stories, and themes I want to explore and haven't yet, either in hobbitfic (such as what Minas Tirith looks like to hobbits---[livejournal.com profile] rabidsamfan, there's a tale of yours I'll be reading once it's completed---- and through that cities in general) or elsewhere (such as people who can fly and glow, hence my dip into DC fic). So I was thinking about what some of those are.

After all, different themes fit different settings. I want to write more about a society under occupation, such as the Shire during the Troubles (if I thought anyone would read it, I'd write a fan novel, the length of "The Rose and the Book", primarily about OCs who live through and/or die during the Troubles). I want to write about the gloriously dark, seedy underbelly of cities, which Gotham is pretty much tailor made for, once I get a handle on the Bat-family. I want to write about small agrarian societies and the incredible complexity of the one I live in, about ordinary folk living seasonal lives and very extraordinary kids dealing with their lives in a highly colored world.

I think there's more, but that's enough meta for now. I have stories to get back to. ;)

Date: 2005-01-17 02:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] danachan.livejournal.com
(if I thought anyone would read it, I'd write a fan novel, the length of "The Rose and the Book", primarily about OCs who live through and/or die during the Troubles).

I would! But I doubt you want to write something just for one person.

Meta seems like a fun place. Maybe one day I'll want to visit.

Date: 2005-01-17 05:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rabidsamfan.livejournal.com
Me too. I think you do hobbit society wonderfully.

Date: 2005-01-17 06:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] danachan.livejournal.com
Two people to read it, then. And RSF is correct, Ruby - you do hobbit society wonderfully, and you should do this story, too.

I feel like I'm in a cheering section. heh

Date: 2005-01-18 05:21 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rubynye.livejournal.com
*blush* Thank you. :)

*contemplates NaNoWriMo....*

Date: 2005-01-18 05:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rubynye.livejournal.com
*blush* Well, several people seem to be interested, so I will have to see what may be seen....

Date: 2005-01-17 03:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] xclairedelune.livejournal.com
Well that was all so interesting, and your literary expertise comes through as well in this discourse as it does in your stories.

btw...I read almost all your stories, although I'm not a usual commentor....I'm actually (*blushes*) not really a LOTR devotee, so I hesitate to comment lest I reveal myself as a LOTR moron.

However, I so enjoy your writing, and just wanted to tell you so.

Date: 2005-01-18 05:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rubynye.livejournal.com
However, I so enjoy your writing, and just wanted to tell you so.

*beams happily and hugs you* Thank you, very much. :D

Date: 2005-01-17 06:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] serai1.livejournal.com
I would DEFINITELY read that hobbit novel. I love your Troubles stories, and you're so great at creating characters out of just a name. So if you're ever serious about writing it, you've got readers!

Date: 2005-01-18 05:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rubynye.livejournal.com
*giggle* I may just have to, then.

*blush* Thank you. :)

Date: 2005-01-18 12:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] graad.livejournal.com
Well, I will read it, you be sure of it! I've read all your stories and I wait for more. Just write it, writeitwriteit!!!

Date: 2005-01-18 05:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rubynye.livejournal.com
Oh, wow. Thank you very much for telling me so!

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