bluespirit: (SGA McShep Time & Tide)
Bluespirit ([personal profile] bluespirit) wrote2010-09-30 05:11 pm

Big Bang stuff

I've spent a very pleasant few hours looking at & commenting on all of the art over at the [livejournal.com profile] atlantisbigbang. There are some really stunning pieces & so many different kinds of art, including fanmixes & song vids.

Atlantis Big Bang 2010 Artwork (41 works)

I've only had chance to read one story, so far, & a very good read it was.
[livejournal.com profile] tarlanx's 'Distant memories'. If you love her 'Architects of Fate' series then do go & read it - you won't be disappointed. :)

I have several more on my 'to read' list. I must say that this is the first time I've really used AO3 & I like it. The 'download' option is brilliant as it offers a range of formats & the PDF style is perfect for my new iPad (an early birthday prezzie! \o/)
I'm going to continue to upload the rest of my fic to AO3 & have everything in one place.

If you do read a story or view a piece of art that you enjoy then please do try & leave a comment. So much work has gone into this big event & sometimes it's easy to get caught up in how much there is to enjoy. I know as an author (& artist) that even the shortest comment can give me a smile. :)

Atlantis Big Bang 2010 Stories (24 stories)

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And... a couple of birthday wishes!
Hugs & balloons & cake to [livejournal.com profile] zooz (for today) & [livejournal.com profile] yarnaddict (for tomorrow)!!
Yay!
tarlanx: Blue butterfly on books on rainbow colored background (McKay - Fate)

[personal profile] tarlanx 2010-09-30 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll have to try out the AO3 download feature too :)

Glad you enjoyed my story!

[identity profile] djaddict.livejournal.com 2010-09-30 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
That's funny, that is the first story I read as well. And it was such a burden too because I had to read the whole series first!! lol

I am going in alphbetical order now because I am anal.
*snorts*

[identity profile] melagan.livejournal.com 2010-09-30 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Is it necessary to read the previous 'Architects of Fate' series? I have every intention of doing so, I just wondered if I could start here.

I am crazy in love with your lj header btw. GUH

[identity profile] ivadel.livejournal.com 2010-10-01 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
Bless you. I've been to AO3 and read stories and never noticed the download button! I realized today that since getting my iPad I haven't printed off a story -- trees everywhere are grateful!

[identity profile] bluespirit-star.livejournal.com 2010-10-01 07:52 am (UTC)(link)
It's a very cool feature with various formats. Definitely saves time reformatting.

I did, thanks - you know I adore your AoF universe. :)

[identity profile] bluespirit-star.livejournal.com 2010-10-01 07:54 am (UTC)(link)
I'm already a fan of Architects of Fate & so was well-prepared. *g*

I'm not planning to read all the stories as I only read slash & only McShep *g*, but it's lovely to see so many contributions. I did enjoy all the art, though, regardless of the genre. :)
Happy reading!

[identity profile] bluespirit-star.livejournal.com 2010-10-01 07:56 am (UTC)(link)
AoF is a lovely series, so I'd certainly rec reading it. Although, I think Tarlan explains enough in the latest story that you could follow what's going on. One of the art pieces made for the story gives a lovely visual run down of the cast of characters, too. :)

I have my header rotating, so I don't know exactly which one you mean - but thank you! *g*

[identity profile] bluespirit-star.livejournal.com 2010-10-01 07:57 am (UTC)(link)
You're very welcome. It's such a nifty little thing & definitely good for saving paper! :)
ext_384643: (Rodney/John looking at each other)

[identity profile] sexycazzy.livejournal.com 2010-10-01 12:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I have read some of the stories over at AO3 and so far I've enjoyed the stories! :)

You got the ipad? Me too!

Great, can I ask how you download the PDF and save it to ipad, if you don't mind explaining? -smile-
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[identity profile] bluespirit-star.livejournal.com 2010-10-01 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I use the 'Good Reader' app. You click on that in iTunes & you can load files you've previously saved onto your PC to the iPad that way. Or you can actually browse on the iPad itself using the Good Reader app & download stuff that way. It's a really great app & very cheap - only £0.59 here in the UK. I use it to read all kinds of formats, though PDF is the easiest as it's like turning the pages of a book. :)
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[identity profile] sexycazzy.livejournal.com 2010-10-01 03:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks! Will give it a try cos I'm going to my mothers for the weekend and need to download some stories lol!

[identity profile] bluespirit-star.livejournal.com 2010-10-01 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Happy reading! :)

[identity profile] djaddict.livejournal.com 2010-10-01 06:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I will read a few Gen stories but I am mostly a McShep reader as well! and an OTPr of course!

[identity profile] bluespirit-star.livejournal.com 2010-10-02 01:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I'm definitely an OTPer with these boys. They belong together. ♥ Though, I can read a little bit of McKeller - from an author I trust - when I know that it'll end as McShep.

[identity profile] djaddict.livejournal.com 2010-10-03 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
LOL. Yeah, that's the only way I can read it!