Question for the Flist

[jasonsnene]

Well insomnia has struck *again* and I have had entirely too much time to spend pondering random silliness.  Last nights ponderance?  I was curious about distinctions amongst fanfic writers in the BTVS/AtS fandom.

You know, some of 'em are nearly famous or something.  I have no clue who they are.  But I hear that there's a bunch of 'em.  They even have different nicknames for them.  Course, my sleep deprivation has rendered it impossible for me to remember the nicknames. But you know who I mean, the ones that nearly everyone has heard of.  (Except me...cause I'm oblivious to these things...which is why I'm asking.)

So, my question to you, dear flist, is two fold.  

One, Who are the "famous" fanfic writers?

And two, Which stories are on the must read list for any BTVS/AtS fanfic reader?  This can be for any pairing, slash or het.  I'm just curious as to which stories are considered "the best of the best".  Give me your top three all-time favorite fics (or more if you have more than three!!)

So come on, help an insomniac out.  I'll need something to read tonight at 3am I'm sure.

*toddles off to ponder something equally silly*

Comments

[davinci-1985.livejournal.com]

There's also:
Xanzpet
xanfan27
WillJ (not in LJ, but outside, do you know beyondcannon? You can find her works there, she's also known as Willie Jefferson, lemonychocolate,...)
There's too, in LJ:
lazulykat
reremouse
margarks
xandercordy1
ladycat777
lit_gal
amejisuto
suki_blue (or sukiblue, don't remember right now)
kaygrr
speakingsilence
jans_intentions (previously sexymermaid)
adalisa (who has a few other alias)
pixel
shawna (in beyondcannon)
bronze (also in beyondcannon)
rnrhead (known as josie_h)
A lot more that my mind can't remember now, but maybe later, and of course, yourself.

And, as for my favourite fics? There are so many... but, the fic that 'popped my cherry' in this fandom is Jackson's Sweet Revenge, that still remains one of my all-time favourites.

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

Wow!! That's quite a list!! I've read quite a few of those and enjoy them.

Have never read Sweet Revenge though! I'll definitely put it on my list! :D

Let me know if you think of more.

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

Would you mind writing a little review of Sweet Revenge? Just the pairing, rating and maybe a sentence or so on what it's about?

[davinci-1985.livejournal.com]

Sweet Revenge: By Jackson.
Pairing: Spike/Xander.
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: dubious consent (although Xander enjoys it very much), mentions of Spike/Xander and past Xander/Anya.
Spoilers: For S5 BTVS, right after Buffy rejects Spike's love.
Summary: Spike feels absolutely irate about Buffy's rejection, and he plots a plan to get back at her. Target: Xander.
Why? It's one of the best Spander ever written, not only due to the plot, but also due to the quality of the text, and the way the author describes everything makes you feel it with unsuspecting instensity.


Hope this fits what you were asking me about.

[davinci-1985.livejournal.com]

Sorry about the link, let's do it again:

Sweet Revenge: By Jackson.
Pairing: Spike/Xander.
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: dubious consent (although Xander enjoys it very much), mentions of Spike/Xander and past Xander/Anya.
Spoilers: For S5 BTVS, right after Buffy rejects Spike's love.
Summary: Spike feels absolutely irate about Buffy's rejection, and he plots a plan to get back at her. Target: Xander.
Why? It's one of the best Spander ever written, not only due to the plot, but also due to the quality of the text, and the way the author describes everything makes you feel it with unsuspecting instensity.