Post by wordy on Mar 4, 2010 7:31:47 GMT 10
Advent Calendar Spotlight
by Theantichris, Cassandra and Ubiquitous
The advent calendar was one of the higlights of the midwinter celebrations on Goldenlake. Each day, a new prompt was released, all in the midwinter theme, in the lead up to Christmas. We had over 60 wonderful responses, and below are a few of our favourites.
1. Title: Snow
Author: Greenie
Rating: G
Prompt: #13, Snowflakes
Summary: Little wants her mama to come and play in the snow with her.
Because: It is an absolutely adorable fic, and the mother/daughter bonding in it is just precious. A lovely Clary fic.
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2. Title: Snow Fight
Author: Rachy
Rating: G
Prompt: #1, Winter
Summary: A freaky .winter in Emelan brings snow, which Evvy hates and Pasco loves
Because: It has great Evvy characterisation, and the way Evvy and Pasco play off each other gives it a lively dynamic.
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3. Title: Odd One Out
Author: Wordy
Rating: G
Prompt: #10, ice skating
Summary: Old habits die hard, but new habits are even harder to begin for Briar.
Because: It's a poignant look at Briar and his relationship to the other three.
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4. Title: Midwinter Loss
Author: Lisa
Rating: PG
Prompt: #9 - Trees
Summary: Maura is confronted in the Dunlath Orchards by a ghost of Midwinters past…
Because: It’s beautifully written, featuring a couple that’s just outside the norm. And it is a lovely and bittersweet fic, perfect for midwinter.
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5. Title: Beautifully Blinded
Author: Journeycat
Rating: PG
Prompt: #6 - Mistletoe
Summary: Lerant and Kel innocently cross beneath a sprig of mistletoe, and Dom and Wolset won't let it go.
Because: It is a fantastic fic, full of camaraderie and a light touch of humour. Also, Lerant and Kel are written superbly in this fic.
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6. Title: Return
Author: Verasque
Rating: G
Prompt: #2 Family
Summary: A knight lays down his life for his King.
Because: It’s a beautiful and touching fic that is wonderfully written.
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7. Title: In the Boughs of Love
Author: Lutefa
Rating: PG
Prompt: #9 - Trees
Summary: Kel and Dom decide to go off to gather some wood.
Because: It’s an adorable Kel/Dom fic, with the perfect combination of sweet, playful and serious.
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8. Title: Distorted View
Author: Darkakane
Rating: PG
Prompt: #2 - Family
Summary: Not everyone in the Mindelan family is comfortable with Keladry's choice of profession.
Because: It is a very intriguing concept, with a very interesting view point. There’s a lovely descriptiveness to the fic as well.
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