Sam Carter/Amanda Tapping Discussion/Appreciation

[L.A. Doyle]

will you be breathing some summer air in Maryland this year???? Or are you taking a break since your 2006 AT World Tour?

I think it was, what, 5 cons? Oh, that sounds like it was so much fun!

As to being nervous....well, for the AT2 auction, amanda brought with her 3 paintings that she did while she was pregnant. Stuff she did, i guess, sitting at home and nesting. They were pretty little heart paintings...and she donated them to the auction and the three of them raised about 3000 pounds for the charity (ballpark figure)

so if she can take a work of art she made, schlep it across the atlantis, put it forth, risking rejecting in front of 300 people...well, i'm sure she was more nervous doing that then if she'd have tossed them up on ebay anonymously

Seriously though, no hard sell, no guilt trip. If folks aren't comfortable, that's perfectly fine. I apologize for putting anyone on the carpet.

Just please don't be afraid of us.

It's not that I don't think I can do it. It's the nerves thing. So many great writers are contributing. But if Amanda can put herself out there like that... You people might convince me yet! I still must read the story. I'm such a procrastinator! That's another reason I don't do things like this. I'm a procrastinating chicken!

[NZNeep]

I feel sick just putting my name foward here, but if someone else who is kind of new to fanfic writing wants to pair up I would be happy to. I would love to contribute.

[ChopinGal]

give it a read and see if it piques your muse

Is that legal?!

[Mandysg1]

Is that legal?!

Only in 40 states

[tagger]

so if (Amanda) can take a work of art she made,

schlep it across the atlantis

Freudian slip, Sky?

[Deejay435]

i'll be happy to help out anyone that wants it.

something as simple as a quick beta job to someone that wants some plottage to someone that wants a little ghost writing.

There's now two of us on record that will help, and i know Julia will as well if folks would rather conspire with her. And i suspect a couple of our more experienced writers will as well.

1000 words really isn't all that much. about 2 pages or so, and you don't even have to hit the 'quota'. you can just write a couple hundred if that's how it works out.

As to being nervous....well, for the AT2 auction, amanda brought with her 3 paintings that she did while she was pregnant. Stuff she did, i guess, sitting at home and nesting. They were pretty little heart paintings...and she donated them to the auction and the three of them raised about 3000 pounds for the charity (ballpark figure)

so if she can take a work of art she made, schlep it across the atlantis, put it forth, risking rejecting in front of 300 people...well, i'm sure she was more nervous doing that then if she'd have tossed them up on ebay anonymously

Seriously though, no hard sell, no guilt trip. If folks aren't comfortable, that's perfectly fine. I apologize for putting anyone on the carpet.

Just please don't be afraid of us.

Yes. Seriously-getting help from others can make fic writing so much easier-and fun. Just ask Mandy how many times I IMed her with "does this work?" or "How am I going to get out of this place I've written myself?" among many others when I was writing my first Samfic. And she wasn't even my official beta!

It really is fun.

Speaking of the fun-I better catch up with the story so I can't be ready when it's my turn!

[NZNeep]

Freudian slip, Sky?

Haha, I read Sky's post the first time as Atlantis. I thought, don't be silly you're reading what you want to read. Then I went back and read the sentence again, forcing myself to see the *correct* version. I thought nothing of it and moved on.

Shows how used to correcting myself I am.

[Strix varia]

Only in 40 states

I'm sure it's not in Oklahoma.

[majorsal]

i'm a bit late in this, but...

Happy New Year, Sam/Amanda Fans!

sally

[Mandysg1]

i'm a bit late in this, but...

Happy New Year, Sam/Amanda Fans!

sally

Hey Sally, Happy New Year

that must have been some party

[NZNeep]

I'm sure it's not in Oklahoma.

It probably is in NZ, we can do anything.

Spiolers of OT adult references...

Spoiler:

we can legally get off our nut on absinthe (at the drinking age of 18), hire a hooker and then get married (well, get a civil union) to the hooker even if they turn out to be the same sex.

So I'm sure a little muse piquing would be fine

[Gate gal]

Hey Sally, Happy New Year

that must have been some party

That's funny. I was just thinking the same thing. Major Sal, or should I say Mrs. Anderson, did you have a good time? Me, I took two eight year olds to a heavy metal concert (don't be too hard on me it was a christian heavy metal band) and taught them how to head bang. Of course, my daughter has been complaining with a sore neck all day, so inretrospect maybe they are a bit young for a modge(?) pit....Seriously, I hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year's Eve and I hope 2007 is a great one in Samanda!

Now, I was thinking about Cassie's comment at the end of 1969 earlier today. That was so early in the series, but so true. Their journeys had just begun, and it has been so much fun to watch (minus a certain season). All of the characters have grown and changed, but I don't think any have changed as much as Sam (Daniel would be the closest). Let's see how many Sam changes we can name.

I'll start. Season 1 Sam was out to prove herself, but season 10 Sam doesn't have anything to prove.

[tsaxlady]

LOL. Unfortunately, we are hoping to purchase a new house this spring so whether or not I make it to Maryland this year will depend on how good a deal we find. But just in case, I've already booked a room at the hotel. So there is a small chance I will be there. Though I may have to bring mini-me with me.

It would be great to met mini-K - I hope you do make it again this year - What about you SPAZ will you be satying up all night with me in Baltimore this summer

[tsaxlady]

Okay Sky - since it looks like everyone is joining in on the fic (which is great so far by the way) add me to the list but understand that if my turn comes up during either of the two honor events or jazz festivals I have the next month I will have to pass.

[Gate gal]

So do we know for sure that Amanda will be at Shore Leave this year? Has she committed to any conventions yet?