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Good morning, Sparkies! Happy Pretty Friday!
Originally posted by mandogater View PostI get the felling somebody at MGM fumbled the ball big time and if it was with a series with a more widespread fan base they would be looking for a new job right about now.
Originally posted by ShipperWriter View PostThanks! Actually, no, this was the first part I've written. I've had the idea in my head for months to write a Sparky AU fic based off Jane Austen's "Persuasion", and I watched one of the movies a few nights ago, and this popped out.(This is legal notice that any attempt to censor or delete, for the purpose of oppressing fair and open discussion, any statement made by me will be considered a violation of my right to free speech as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, and will be dealt with in accordance with federal law.)
Sparky is on screen. Therefore, it is canon. Elizabeth is still out there. And John WILL bring her home.
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Originally posted by Pearl of Atlantis76 View PostOh so cool, I really love it!! Kanaan is so sweet and understandable.
I never forget how supportive he was, when Teyla was trying to decide whether to remain on John’s team or not.
Quite lovely!!!!
And yes, all those who haven't should definitely read Persuasion. *loves Jane Austen*
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Originally posted by Southern Red View PostJust to clear this up. I never said it's going to happen. I said we resisted the urge to jump right in and do it. And if it is something we might think about way in the future, it certainly won't be happening any time soon. The enjoyment of just having her back will have to suffice for quite some time yet.
Also, there has been plenty of hating on our pair. Luckily, most of you guys missed all that. And it's likely to happen again no matter what we say here or do in SGA-R. The hate comes from not wanting to believe what you can't miss with your own eyes. IMHO, of course.
Originally posted by ShipperWriter View PostThanks! Actually, no, this was the first part I've written. I've had the idea in my head for months to write a Sparky AU fic based off Jane Austen's "Persuasion", and I watched one of the movies a few nights ago, and this popped out.
Originally posted by ShipperWriter View PostDo it!
And I was browsing while my mom's getting ready to go to the doctor (she's had this insufferable shoulder pain for a few days that hasn't even allowed her to sleep), I found this little gem from KrisRussel. It's fantastic!!!
I'd green you for the fic rec and for your AU preview, but I can't, so huge mental green.sigpic
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Originally posted by Scary Kitty View PostNow there's a one-of-a-kind activity they could offer attendees... Surfing School with Joe Flanigan and Jason Momoa!
Originally posted by ShipperWriter View PostOn a slightly different note, since we have some newer folks and it's been a while since we've discussed it: have you read any of the published SGA novels? If so, which ones and did you find that they felt more canon, like something you could've or would've liked to have seen on screen??? And did any of them seem to feel more Sparky than others? LOL
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Looks like we've got a new theme for this weekend... Iron Man! *cheers*
ETA: And... I'm Pepper Potts and a Test Pilot for the Mark 43! WHOO HOO!!! *does a happy dance*(This is legal notice that any attempt to censor or delete, for the purpose of oppressing fair and open discussion, any statement made by me will be considered a violation of my right to free speech as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, and will be dealt with in accordance with federal law.)
Sparky is on screen. Therefore, it is canon. Elizabeth is still out there. And John WILL bring her home.
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Hi guys,
Been at work so only checked in today. Wow, so many threads going on I shall try to comment on what I can remember from my catch-up read.
I liked Teyla and Kanaan's relationship. However, at the tme I was unaware of a lot of things that were going on behind the scenes and what TPTW wanted. Kindred was a good pair of episodes but had a couple of issues for me. I loved Carson being back as I thought they were crazy to kill him off in the first place - but the whole perfect cloned personality thing didn't really make sense. I think if they were to have brought a character back I would have preferred Elizabeth. Also, the whole Teyla getting kidnapped thing - I love Lorne and I do not believe he would have lost her like he did. He certainly would have at least tried to protect her when diving out of the way of the dart's beam!
Okay, that rant's over. What next?
Cons. I was looking at the Chicago con link and it looks really good. We have one here in England called Chevron. The hubby and I went in June for the first time. The next one is in April and we are going to that too. Here's the link
http://www.massiveevents.co.uk/chevr...l#.UfLf7KznJvD
There are still more guests to be announced. I have been on Massive Events' forum to suggest Torri Higginson - I think I said it would make for an interesting weekend to see Sparky v. Sheyla!
I have been to three cons this year. Collectormania was on the last day so it was really quiet and not busy. Chevron had about 500 people and was absolutely great. London a couple of weeks ago was so busy I ended up going alone because my husband is disabled and on crutches. He never would have managed all the queuing I ended up doing and even missed a panel with the STS9 cast because of it (we had bought tickets in advance). Chevron is a far more intimate event and I we could relax more because we got away for the weekend and met like-minded people. I am really looking forward to next year. I am so getting my picture taken with JF *swoons at the thought*.
Novels: I have never read the Legacy series and was looking into getting them a few months ago until it was mentioned on this thread and everyone went nuts. I have since vowed never to read them and am even more convinced now. But the most surprisin fact for me is that the writer is a former fanfic writer. Really? Perhaps there is hope for us all!
As for novels when the show was still going: I have read both Casualties of War and Mirror, Mirror. I liked them both a lot and still re-read them. While there is more with John and Elizabeth together in Mirror, Mirror, there is a line that always brings me back To Casualties:
Spoiler:I would like to type the line but not sure I can... basically John has quit and Elizabeth is sad because she has lost something...
BTW: At the time I watched the show I was very much unaware of the way to internet world worked and did not know of forums, fanfic, fanvids,fanart, etc. My love of Sparky was all my own and I still cannot see how they saw the canon pairing as Sheyla. Chemistry? Some, but not like John and Elizabeth.
One more reason I am posting: IRON MAN THEME! What will I be? Can't wait!sigpic
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Originally posted by Southern Red View PostSince TPTB were planning to someday get John and Teyla together, it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that the books were allowed to go in that direction. However, the way it was done destroys Teyla as a character and makes John look stupid, weak and indecisive.
Originally posted by Southern Red View PostYou would be grateful she didn't write much about Elizabeth also if you had ever read how she was written in her fanfic. And Rodney gets not so great treatment all through the Legacy books also.
Originally posted by ShipperWriter View PostI just started re-reading "Casualties of War" which, literally, feels like the novelization of an episode.Originally posted by Southern Red View PostI have read Mirror Mirror, which I found very Sparky asSpoiler:John and Elizabeth were together for most of it. They were careful to not hint at any romance though.Originally posted by Southern Red View PostI read the novelization of Rising also, which pretty much follows the script right up to the end whereSpoiler:instead of staying on the balcony with Elizabeth, John is led away by the hand by Teyla. Interesting change, wouldn't you say.Originally posted by JT-2 View PostCasualties of War was pretty good. Nice plot. Good characterization for the most part.Originally posted by JT-2 View PostMirror, Mirror had the most Sparky fun. It was confusing for the first few chapters but if you keep going it'll all make sense. And like SR said, Sparky's together through most of the book and while it's not outright ship, it's the same level as on the show. Take of that what you will.Originally posted by JT-2 View PostI've read the Rising novelization also. There were some good bits where John was reflecting on how he liked Elizabeth as a person. And of course, that bit at the end made me gape when I read it and just thank my lucky stars that the episode ended the way it actually ended - with an iconic screen shot of our duo on the balcony.Originally posted by ShipperWriter View PostThat's amazing, and so worth it. I'm sincerely jealous of her writing style, and it is a good book. Still re-reading it right now. It portrays Sparky exactly the way that we saw on screen: a partnership, a team, two people that had to come together unexpectedly and made the decision to work together and support each other.And there may be a moment in the book when they touch hands for a little while that made my inner fangirl squee but anyhow.Thank you all for your opinions about these books.
Originally posted by ShipperWriter View PostUnlike some fanfic writers turned "pro" who do not seem to possess the ability to write unbiasedly about characters they ship. *shakes head*sigpicsig by Erin Atlantis Rising: The Virtual series Thank you so much for "Primum Movens"
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Originally posted by Annelantis View PostHarley? HARLEY???(This is legal notice that any attempt to censor or delete, for the purpose of oppressing fair and open discussion, any statement made by me will be considered a violation of my right to free speech as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, and will be dealt with in accordance with federal law.)
Sparky is on screen. Therefore, it is canon. Elizabeth is still out there. And John WILL bring her home.
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Originally posted by Scary Kitty View PostAnd based on your reputation total, you're working on Extremis. Better watch out for Aldrich Killian! (for that matter, so should I!)
Help!
Plus, is Dummy in the list - higher or lower than Harley?sigpic
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Originally posted by Annelantis View PostAs for novels when the show was still going: I have read both Casualties of War and Mirror, Mirror. I liked them both a lot and still re-read them. While there is more with John and Elizabeth together in Mirror, Mirror, there is a line that always brings me back To Casualties:
Spoiler:I would like to type the line but not sure I can... basically John has quit and Elizabeth is sad because she has lost something...
Well, let's see what Iron Man character I am. Who is Iron Monger?
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I have been in touch with a company that make T-shirts here in England. I saw some of their designs at the con and they were good. I have sent them my ideas and they are working on it. however, I am in no way talented like you are so I had to describe it to them so a graphic artist can give it a go.sigpic
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