Pimp!!!!!!!

[elisi]

Everyone should go read speakr2customrs 'Cloak of Mist' which he has started posting in watchersdiaries. Here's the summary: The Isle of Man, 1014 AD. In the aftermath of the slaughter at the Battle of Clontarf, with the islanders mourning their dead and anxious for the missing, a new Slayer must face a horde of undead Vikings to free the island from a dreadful curse.

Captivating story, excellent characters and beautifully written. Go read! You can find Chapter 1 here!

ETA: You should also read Deid Canny, a short-ish standalone set in 1613 in the Baltic States during the ‘Ingermanland War’ between Sweden and Russia. A vampire story.

Comments

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

I don't usually comment on my husband's stories - as his beta-reader I know them well, but don't think you'll expect me to be unbiased! But this time I will make an exception - THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST THING HE HAS EVER WRITTEN. Even if the only thing you usually read is Spuffy, or even Xangel slash, put a little time aside and go read this!

[elisi]

THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST THING HE HAS EVER WRITTEN

Sadly I've not read that many of his stories, but this one is exceptional considering any fanfic I've read! :)

Also I'm very jealous of you - my husband likes Buffy well enough, but thinks that fandom - and fanfiction in particular - is a sad waste of time. He keeps saying that I should write something proper. But I might point him in the direction of this story to make him change his mind just a bit...

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

Actually in our house I'm the one to sometimes suggest writing 'something proper'. He did write a novel once, but didn't get anywhere getting it published, and I think this is actually more original anyway - I accept this as 'something proper'! I do enjoy the fanfic as well - honestly!

[elisi]

I can perfectly well understand wishing for 'something proper' - especially since your husband is so talented. If he could continue the story of Bahey, it would make a fine novel! I'd buy it!

My own writing is a continual source of surprise. I'd love to write something original, it's just a question of inspiration.

[lillianmorgan.livejournal.com]

Ta muchly. Just in time for the weekend :)

[elisi]

Well, I've been reading every time there was an update... fantastic stuff! :)