Construction Zone

So, I've got a draft of Remix now.

*starts breathing again*

I'm going to let it sit and poke it again tomorrow, but then it will be off to beta and posted on time! (We can make edits after the posting date, before it goes live, right? Best part of Yuletide AO3 shenanigans, if I remember correctly!)

How is everyone else doing?

If you're done and posted, I'm jealous. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!

When - exactly - is Remix due? According to the AO3 page, it was due on the 9th?!

Is that true, because ummm... CRAP.

So, musesinspires asked me five questions. If you want questions from me, drop a note and say "Interview me" and I will!

Here are her questions:

1. If you could meet one person/group of people from your F-list, who would it be and why?

TOO HARD. Honestly, I would really love to meet any/all of my flist in person. I still hope to plan an flist vacation, where I just drive around and meet as many people as possible. I've also been really lucky in that I've met quite a few of you wonderful folk (and none of you have been axe murderers!).

I suppose in short term plans, I kinda still hope to go to the Kansas City BBQ thingie this year and meet escritoireazul.


2. Who would you love to go to trial against and why?

Hmmm. This is a good question. I don't have a particular person that I'd like to go to trial against, although I wouldn't mind kicking either of my former bosses' asses in a trial. I would, however, love to do something that I thought mattered and make a difference.

Oh, and there is a guy that I loathe from my years practicing law. He's a complete prick, dirty and nasty and everything that people hate about lawyers. I would LOVE to kick his butt (again) since I did once already. :D


3. What is your favorite fic that you have written FOR SOMEONE ELSE and what was THEIR reaction to it when you posted it?

Ohhh. Well, that's hard. I think that my favorite fic I wrote for someone else may be Things that Go Bump in the Night for windiain. He loved it! I also really enjoyed your reaction to Carnivales of Rust and I was and still am very proud of that fic, despite the fact that not many people seemed to agree. :)


4. If you were sent on a mission to Mars, what are the 5 top things you'd take with you to keep you sane during the 18+ trip there?

A bookreader loaded with enough books to keep me occupied; a laptop that somehow still let me use the internet; music - enough to try new things often; my cellphone so I could always talk to the people I loved; and, hopefully, a travel companion that wouldn't annoy me!


5. Take dogs/cats/birds/fish out of the equation... if you had to have a pet, what would it be? Why?

I've had all the pets you mentioned. I suppose realistically, I'd like an iguana or gecko, because I think they're very cute. I'd also consider something like a ferret. But, if I'm allowed to be unrealistic, I'd get a horse. :D Or, you know, a dragon.

I'd want something that had a personality... but I'm not giving up my cats! *lol*

( REMIX REDUX )

If you're remixing for me, I've got a tag called remix that has my letter from last year. Basically... go nuts! And I hope you find something entertaining. :D

Title: Imperfect Contrition (the "Skeletons in the Closet" Remix)
Author: wizefics
Summary: A killer stalks mutantkind.
Rating: R
Fandom: X-men AU (comics verse)
Spoilers and/or Warnings: Contains some violent and sexual content.
Title, Author and URL of original story: A Confession by alara_r
A/N: I owe thanks to several people for this one. First, thanks to likeadeuce and escritoireazul for talking me through picking a fic and a concept. Then, thanks to second_batgirl and pdantzler for holding my hand as I wrote. Lastly, thanks again to escritoireazul for the (as always) amazing beta job.

Imperfect Contrition (the Skeletons in the Closet Remix)


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So, this is my remix fic. I can honestly say that I am ridiculously pleased with how well received it was and pretty happy at how it came out.

I have thoughts on remixing, that I would love to share, but I am running full out at the moment trying to keep up with my life, so I will have to remember to come back and share them at a later date.

Thanks so much!

Title: Crossroads (The "All Paths Lead to the Same Destination" Remix)
Author: wizefics
Summary: “We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere.”
Rating: PG-13
Fandom: Death Note
Spoilers: Yes. YES YES YES. Spoilers for the entire series and "How to Read" 13 for nearly every character.
Title, Author and URL of original story: darkluna's Five Secret Passageways
A/N: So many many thanks to katilara for the hand holding, the beta, and the idea bouncing. All mistakes are mine!

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Crossroads


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So, this is the story I wrote for Remix. I'm late announcing my contribution, but it's been busy this week! I remixed a wonderfully fun, if intense, Death Note Mello story that darkluna wrote. But - the intensity fits both the series and definitely the character.

As some of you know, I struggled with this, but in the end, it was a pretty rewarding experience. At some point, when I'm not so tired, I'd love to discuss the process of remixing. But, not this day. Right now, I need a shower and bed...

Dear Remixer:

( A Note For You )