Post by Minuit on Jun 26, 2010 21:56:42 GMT 10
Author Spotlight: journeycat
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Mandi is a talented, descriptive writer, who is able to effectively find the essence of so many underused characters, and makes them her own. I think it's pretty much impossible not to fall in love with at least one of these recs. Enjoy!
Title: Follow The Leader
Rating: PG
Summary: It was Liam who decided him. When the second prince resolved to try for his shield, Alan followed.
Because: It pulls on some great character traits - shadows of their parents, and what it means to be "the spare".
On: The King's Own
Link: here
Title: Selfish
Rating: PG
Summary: Never underestimate the suffocating power of parental love.
Because: It explores unpleasant future undercurrents of a parent's reliance on their offspring
On: The King's Own
Link: here
Title: Moon and Stars
Rating: G
Summary: Keladry is the light by which Tobe lives his life; she is his moon and stars.
Because: A rare, lovely look at Tobe and his admiration for Kel
On: The King's Own
Link: here
Title: The Last Conté
Rating: PG-13
Summary: A mother tells her daughter the tale of Tortall's downfall, almost a decade past. But it is more than a mere bedtime story: it is a prophecy, a memory, and a promise.
Because: One of the most epic one shots I've ever read - there is so much contained behind the lines.
On: The King's Own
Link: here
Title: Broken Crowns
Rating: PG
Summary: Rispah worries over Coram as he reminisces about bygone days, when a little girl with bright copper curls chased her twin brother through the Trebond gardens.
Because: A great, tender look at Coram and Rispah, and the lasting impact of the Trebond twins.
On: The King's Own
Link: here
Title: A Lyric of Memory
Rating: G
Summary: The griffin knew Keladry only by her calm voice and caring hands, but she affected him in more ways than one: she is the song he will sing forever.
Because: Insight into the mind of the griffin - irresistible.
On: The King's Own
Link:here
Mandi does minor characters so very well.
I already love "Follow the Leader" and "The Last Conte".
Maybe once we'd have seen it during Smackdown!