jeez.

[kaydeefalls]

I'm starting to remember one of the reasons I prefer fandoms like Lotrips or HP -- they're HUGE, which means that no matter what your ficcish preferences are, you can satisfy them. I can spend months reading just Dom/Elijah or Remus/Sirius if I want without repeating a fic. But god forbid you should ship anything but Brian/Justin in QAF US, because the fics just aren't there. And when they are, there are only a handful, hard to find, and not very well written. Almost every damn QAF fic on crack_van -- and there are more than a hundred -- is Brian/Justin. Yes, I realize that this pairing is canon, but you don't see HP writers only sticking to canon pairings, now do you? This fandom needs some writers willing to read between the lines and play around a little. Hmph. I guess I got spoiled by QAF UK, which is an even tinier fandom, but Stuart/Vince is practically canon, so that's where most of the fics go.

In other news, the boyfriend and I have been together for two years as of today. Holy shit.

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[bonoffee.livejournal.com]

HEE. Well, I am one for random! My friend and I have been gorging ourselves silly on QAF US since we moved to Vancouver, and I have to admit I am the opposite, in that I never got into QAF UK, but I ♥ the US version. I love so much about it I can't explain. But I understand what you mean; if you already adore one version you're probably not going to appreciate the other. It's natural, I think!

But B/M, woah. I assume you have read spoilers etc - these recs contain plenty, as a heads-up, although I don't think not having seen the rest of the show will affect your reading.

Anyway.

Interval (Or, What Five Years Will Do To Brian Kinney) (http://dontyouwaitup.livejournal.com/492.html#cutid1) by dontyouwaitup. It's Brian-focused with plenty of Michael, although there is Justin, too. But it's a really well-written insight into Brian.

Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll (http://kat1919.livejournal.com/5946.html#cutid1) by kat1919. AU with Brian a rockstar and Mikey along for the ride. All of Kat's fics are worth a look though, in my opinion - this one, she manages to write believable, interesting OCs along with the QAF guys.

...and you mean everything (http://theredwepainted.livejournal.com/1996.html#cutid1) by theredwepainted. Lovely vignettes of the B/M relationship. Again, all of her work is great, and I will here also rec If I'm To Be Your Camera (http://theredwepainted.livejournal.com/11033.html#cutid1) and Come All Ye Lost (http://theredwepainted.livejournal.com/19571.html#cutid1). Oh, and Desideratum (http://theredwepainted.livejournal.com/7511.html#cutid1), which features Michael and Justin's evolving relationship (which is based on Brian, naturally). Really lovely.

Almost done (I bet you're relieved!). I am incredibly frustrated because I can't find the one fic I am obsessive about - I have it saved, but I can't find where I read it online and her LJ is protected. I'll let you know if I do, it's amazing.

So last one is The Man Who Sold The World (http://chase820.livejournal.com/97316.html) by chase820. It's in chapters, is awesome and if you find yourself thinking it gets a little weird a few parts in, stick with it - it actually works very well indeed.

Okay, uh, I'm done bothering you now, heh. But, y'know, it's nice to be able to spread fic love! :)

[bonoffee.livejournal.com]

I found it!

The Incredibly True Adventures of Stickman and Blob (http://bjfic.net/main/viewstory.php?sid=1216&warning=R) by mintwitch. I know it's a B/J site, but just ignore that. It's so fabulously good. I love the style and all the details and the portrayal of the relationship.

Okay, done now for sure. I wish I hadn't promised to write my friend B/J for her birthday. *flails*

[kaydeefalls.livejournal.com]

Spreading the fandom love is NEVER a bother, trust me. :D Thanks so much for the recs!