Post by Cass on Apr 9, 2012 5:42:12 GMT 10
Fanfiction Author Spotlight: Max
by wordy
Max has a gift for inspiring both envy and admiration in her readers. Every fic written by Max is a masterpiece in poetics and emotion, each word so perfectly suited—so heartfelt—that they seem hand-picked for the exact position and meaning that she chose for them. It’s difficult not to love everything she writes.
Title: Twenty One Days
Rating: PG13
Summary: VerenexPhelan oneshot, because time sinks its teeth in (deepest) when you’re having fun.
Because: Max’s poetic description in this fic makes Verene and Phelan’s ill-fated relationship all the more bittersweet and enchanting.
On: Goldenlake
Link: Here
Title: Illuminate Me
Rating: PG13
Summary: A look at how the second generation do the love gig. Numerous pairings, peculiar and otherwise.
Because: The depth of emotions woven into these pairings is stunning; Max has a gift for gathering words and thoughts and memories together and crafting such complete character sketches.
On: Goldenlake
Link: Here
Title: Crown On The Ground
Rating: PG13
Summary: Sometimes, the indelible things hit you where you least expect. Kel/Coram, Kel/Tobe. After Scanra.
Because: This fic is truly a work of art; as can be expected from Max, the prose is beyond gorgeous, plus the two pairings are interwoven with such effortless skill.
On: Goldenlake
Link: Here
Title: Her Earth
Rating: G
Summary: Wyldon the squire, falling in love.
Because: Max’s depiction of a young Wyldon is simply delightful.
On: Goldenlake
Link: Here
Title: Inamorato
Rating: PG13
Summary: Briar/Frostpine. The way the world ends.
Because: The characterisation in this fic heartbreaking and perfect, and both Briar and Frostpine’s past experiences make the pair of them even more compatible.
On: Goldenlake
Link: Here
Title: Requiem
Rating: PG
Summary: Beka (echoes)
Because: This one sentence fic is a brilliant insight into Beka’s character.
On: Goldenlake
Link: Here