So, not a Ficathon, but a Recathon?

[ficwize]

I was just curious about something.

I (obviously) have a deep and abiding love for reccing fics to you guys. I don't know if you read them, like them or care, but I get a lot of pleasure out of doing it, because every once in a while, someone leaves a comment about how much they liked something I recced and how they wouldn't have found it otherwise.

One of the best things about a ficathon, again in my opinion, is the glut of fic that comes from it. Lots and lots to read, most of it good, some of it outstanding, and a few pieces that literally take your breath away.

I don't have time to write more fic than I'm already failing to attempting to write, but I was wondering if anyone else might be interested in doing some sort of Holiday Recathon.

Let me explain, I was thinking of doing an informal poll and picking the top twelve fandoms that people read/write and then opening them up for lots and lots of reccing to take place between now and the opening of the recathon. Then, on the days agreed upon, I could reveal a master list of fics/arts/vids/anything else that people recced.

So, no work to be done other than telling me what your favorites are. I'd compile and post and we'd all get a little extra cheer and pick me up from reading fics in our favorite fandoms.

I have a vague idea of how it would work, technically, but I don't know if anyone else has interest. So, if you do have interest, could you let me know?

Also, feel free to pass this on to people and help me decide if there would be enough interest to make this something worth doing.

Finally, tell me what fandoms you'd like to see if I go through with this. For the sake of my sanity, be specific so no DCU or Marvel, but "Batman" and "X-men" are okay (you don't have to break it down to specific title).

I'm not locking this post, either, because I'd really like to know if people are interested.

Thanks!

ETA: All ratings, pairings, etc. would be allowed. Crossovers would be allowed.

Comments

[chosenfire28.livejournal.com]

WOW, this idea ia amazing, I would definitely take part. I love your recs, they have led me to some of my favorite fics so I really hope you do this.

[sabaceanbabe.livejournal.com]

I'm interested. :D

Fandoms: BSG, Dark Angel, Sarah Connor Chronicles, Farscape, Supernatural

There may be more, but I can't think of them right now. :P

[worlddescending.livejournal.com]

TSCC and SPN for me, but if the muse hits :)

Whee!

[devra-01.livejournal.com]

Fandoms...(and this is a fantastic idea, BTW)
SCC
SG
SPN
and my obscure shiny, newest one... Cal and Niko Leandros which is based on the wonderful books by Rob Thurman. (Nightlife, Moonshine, Madhouse, et al)

[devra-01.livejournal.com]

yeah SG = Stargate... oldie but goodie. Been involved with the fandom since 2001. Wow... in fandom years that's a long time.

[invicta-affect.livejournal.com]

Recathon sounds AWESOME.

Here are my favroute fandoms (as if you didn't know this though)

Bond (another reason why your idea sounds so awesome - there's nowhere near enough Bond fic)
Burn Notice
Doctor Who
Torchwood