Camden's Little Hideaway

Businesswoman Cam Makes a Panel Discussion Group and Shit

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:38:47 GMT

Okay, so it happened like this:

romaine24 said something about doing a Next Gen panel at Azkatraz. And I was like, "Damn, I'd like to do that, but I probably can't go."

Then the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I wanted to do it reeeeeeeeally badly. So I talked to my husband and said, "Please, please, please, it's not until next July."

And he said, "Okay, go for it."

So then I said I was going. And romaine24 said, "Okay, you do the Next Gen panel then."

And I pooed myself a little. But then I put on my big girl panties and did a little dance in the living room.

After that, I decided to come here and ask the wise and all-knowing flist this very important question:

I need a bitchin' proposal full of insights and junk. So assuming I get together with a few other Next Gen writers (probably romaine24 herself, likely snarkyscorp , potentially bryoneybrynn - and yes, I realize I need a het writer in the mix... Any comers?) and talk about the epilogue and the Next Gen kids, what sort of stuff should we talk about?

I want to cover things like, "How do we handle canon compliance where there's almost no canon?" and "How to Sort: Slytherin!Albus or Not to Slytherin!Albus, That is the Question."

So... I don't care if you're going or not, but pretend you're in the audience of a discussion group where me and some other peeps are talking about this. What would you want to hear us say?

So....

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:02:01 GMT

Guess who's going to Azkatraz?

Oh, the Humanity!

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:59:51 GMT

Oky dokey...

So there's ONE SPOT LEFT in my 30 Days of X-Mas extravaganza (pssst - it's the 17th), if anyone wants to claim it.

If you're too late and all the spots are filled, go ahead and give me a second chance on a day. I can't PROMISE that I'll be able to do the second claim, but who knows, right? I'm certainly owed a round of good luck, so I might have the time. Plus I've discovered the joy that is Write or Die, and I think I can bang out some shorts. They might suck, but that's what the ol' beta team is for, right guys?

Good thing I have betas out the wazoo...

So make merry! I just went to Sam's Club and Waverly and I have a 14 pound box of Goldfish with our names on it.

P.S. Those of you who asked for het make me happy inside. :D *does the vagina dance*

P.P.S. Erin, shut it. I know. I know... (About the me being crazy, that is. After posting this, I realize it looks like I might be referring to the vagina part. I'm not. But you should not make comments about me writing breeder sex, either. :p)

This IS My Holiday Icon...

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:00:17 GMT

Okay... So I've decided that I want to do something festive and exciting for the secular holiday season! I'm going to write. Write for everyone who wants me to. Because I'm sick and damn tired of not writing. I need to get energized! I need inspiration! I need to give gifts!

So... I'm doing Cam's 30 Days of X-Mas!

What is Cam's 30 Days of X-Mas!, you ask? I'm making a comment for every day of December (except Christmas itself) and for each day, I will post a fic, just for the person who claims it. There will be a handy-dandy text box for your convenience in claiming days. I don't care if we're besties or if we've never talked once. If you want a gift!fic, snag a day.

Now, I know a lot of you are probably saying, "Wtf? You never write anything any more, ho. Who do you think you're fooling with this shit?"

I hear you. I understand. However, I am doing this if it KILLS me. Literally. If I get the leprosy and have to type with a stick clamped between my teeth (as has been discussed) I will.

And for ease, I'm saying that these might only be 100 words. Depends on my inspiration for the particular request and time constraints. So, ya'll know my rules. I'll write anything at all except pooping, Snape, or ouchy stuffs. So I want a pairing and three prompts. They can be words, quotes, phrases, etc. I'm not promising to use all of them, but I'm hoping they'll inspire me.

If there is lots of interest, we can begin doubling up, but I shant hold my breath. And I'm doing this now, so I have LOTS of time to pre-write stuff in case the leprosy gets me.

Happy Holidays!
P.S. Handy-dandy text box!

The Cam Show: Clothing Optional is ON TONIGHT! Yay!

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:54:09 GMT

Due to overwhelming demand, the show tonight will be dedicated to squeeing about the new Half-Blood Prince trailer, the one second of emo-Draco, and just squeeing in general. I will undoubtedly rant (at some point) about how I don't like the movies, but then (at some other point) talk about how I want to bone Ron. (Not Rupert - I know the difference, thank ye.)

Our guest host for this evening will be the lovely aki_hoshi, who is a hosting virgin, so treat her gently... you animals.

We have also been promised an update from lotus_lizzy who just went to see Equus with thesamanthahope, and will bring her always delightful perspective to the show and to the peen. We may also have a mystery caller from Down Under, so don't touch those dials!

If you have squee to share, or just want to hang out, you can listen live HERE at 11:00 PM Eastern time (about an hour from now). And if you'd like to call in, our number is 646-200-4589. As always, you can add camandcandi to your Yahoo IM to join our chatroom during the show.

If you'd like a taste of what you're in for, you can listen to last week's show right here:

Also, I want to give a shout-out to the wonderful women of hpequality (which I will definitely mention on the show), snarkyscorp, nolagal, and _aurora_sky_ . If you'd like to get some great fic, art, and other goodies for VERY reasonable prices, and help to make a change, go there and check it out!

Rec Me?

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:03:18 GMT

Thank you so much for all of your support and kind wishes! *huggles the flist*

I hate to impose, but could I make a request? I just read betelin_notecor's new chapters of her latest fic, The Broken, (which is flocked, but if you're interested, let her know!) and it has me VERY in the mood for some fun AU stories. I used to read them from time to time in my Buffy the Vampire Slayer days (my favorite that I can remember, if you're in the mood for Buffy/Spike het of a VERY high quality, which probably none of you are, but whatevs, is Rhapsody in Oil by Eurydice), and I think they were more popular in that fandom, because of the all-human aspect. Not into the vampire thang? All-human AU, baby!

But the rollicking good fun of the whole "OMG and Xander's the waiter! And that guy driving a cab is Principal Flutie!" thing doesn't seem to happen a whole lot in the World of Harry Potter. I think I've read ONE H/D like that, where they were forming a band? At a boys' school? Maybe? I dunno... Ya'll know how shitty my memory is. I need to get on the Ginko Baloba or whatever you call that.

So.... Maybe I'm high on pain pills, but I REALLY want to read some stories like that. I don't give a rat's booty what the pairing is (Slash me! Het me! Orgy me!) as long as it's one of those wonderful "so-and-so shows up as the dog-walker" fics that I love so very, very much when I'm on Vicadin (or however you spell that).

Not that I don't love them OTHER times, too... (God, betelin_notecor is gonna think I only love her fic because of the painkiller haze...) It's NOT TRUE! I love them all times! Look how quickly I came up with Rhapsody in Oil and got a link and everything! And I haven't been active in Buffy fandom for YEARS. She knows it's quick, too, because I just commented on her fic like five minutes ago, and it's taken me at least that long to type this!

So... fics?

*crawls back into bed*

Yo...

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:19:58 GMT

In case word hasn't spread yet, I'm very, very hugely sick. I have an infected tooth and need oral surgery. Those of you who know me well know why this is filling me with terror beyond just the pain and suffering. Which means I don't want to talk about it. And I especially don't want to think about my deadlines. I'm so beyond fucked... Anyway...

I have to give you SOME good news, which is this: Retribution for the Rape of Chrysippus by allie_potter. Yes, do read the warnings, but you know how squicky I am, and it didn't squick me. This is just fucking brilliant. The tone, the language, just everything....

And if you like your HP fic authentic and not all Americany, this will be right up your alley. And Bryoney! It has edges!!! Lots of them! You'll die!

Beautiful, perfect, IMPRESSIVE fic right there. Hey Allie? Wanna write my Yule Balls fic for me? I can't do NOTHIN' like this... Not even close.

*off to take more drugs and lie down and whimper*

P.S. supergreak? You should put down that having a tooth infection and being unable to eat anything except jello and broth is GREAT for the challenge... I'm down 15 pounds so far. I mean, since we started. Not since the infection. But the recent 6 have been since the infection. But no one get too excited. I have a LOT to lose, so 15 pounds isn't much to crow about... :p

The Cam Show: Clothing Optional

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:50:54 GMT

I just now realized that for once in my life, I forgot to make a post pimping the show tonight. I fail.

What show? The Cam Show: Clothing Optional with a new tag line: "I Want to Be Naked and On the Phone With People I've Never Met Before!"

Anyway, I've had a few newcomers ask how they can listen to the show after the fact. Here, have a handy-dandy player.

You'll get to meet guest co-host lotus_lizzy (who I will now call "Lizzers"), and callers themarisa, aki_hoshi, bryoneybrynn, fantasy_1988, and brixisxonfire, plus Lizzy's hubby Adam whose LJ name I have forgotten. He should probably friend me. *nods*

Yes, it's a first! A straight man called the show! And it was a Teste Fiesta indeed!

Ole!

Running Aground

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:57:24 GMT

This is for _aurora_sky_. I hope it's sorta-kinda-almost like what you wanted. :D I had something fluffier in mind when I started, but this is what the story wanted to be... Darn thing has a mind of its own. *sigh* But you're wonderful and I hope you enjoy it!

Title : Running Aground
Author : abusing_sarcasm
Rating : R-ish
Word Count : ~3,000
Pairings : AS/S
Summary : Scorpius's daughter is sick and he goes to Al for help. And finds more than he bargained for.
Disclaimer : Not mine, no money. Nothing but cheap thrills.
Warnings: Vagueness. Kinda-sorta-explicit sex.
Authors Note : Beta by mossy_jade and bryoneybrynn, who are both incredible. And the title has nothing to do with anything except keels. It's a boat thang. Play along.

Running Aground

Albus Potter leaned back in his desk chair, stretching his arms over his head. He was nearly ready to leave the office, although he had a tingling feeling at the back of his skull that made him certain something bad was going to happen. Just as his left elbow cracked, his intercom buzzed, and he fell out of his stretch to hit the button.

"Yes?"

"Al, my four o'clock is running late. Would you be a lamb and help my last patient until I can get there?"

"Fine, but you owe me Rosie."

"You already owed me! Remember last week when I stayed late at the hospital with your surgery patient so you could leave?"

"It was my mum's birthday! She would have killed me if I'd been late, you know that," Al protested.

"Still… Besides, it's an interesting case. A two-year-old girl with strange symptoms - vomiting, shortness of breath, uncontrollable bursts of magic… And nothing can explain it. You'll remember the family, I'm sure. She's Scorpius Malfoy's daughter. Remember him? He was in Ravenclaw with me, which is the main reason I agreed to take the case."

Al did remember him. There hadn't been many gay students at Hogwarts, so those who were tended to know each other. Scorpius had never dated anyone that Al knew of, but his name had always come up in 'those' circles. Just as Al's had. Al hadn't shared more than a few words with Scorpius Malfoy, but odds were they'd snogged a few of the same boys.

Al had never dated anyone in school, either. He and Rose had always spent a lot of time together, as their goal of running their own private family healing practice had been established from an early age.

They'd achieved everything they'd dreamed of; however, they mostly handled simple wellness care. They didn't tend to take on unusual cases, leaving that to the specialists at St. Mungo's. Al scratched his neck. "He's taken her to experts, right? Why us?"

"No one can figure out what's wrong. Since a lot of our patients are babies and toddlers, he was hoping maybe I could spot something the experts haven't. And I don't need you to do anything. Just handle the preliminaries. Get her checked in and take her vitals. Basically stall until I get over there."

Al sighed. "Alright. No problem. Just hurry, okay? I want to get home at a half-way decent hour tonight, and I still have lab results to drop off at the hospital before I go."

"Of course, darling. Room seven. Love you!"

"Love you, too," he said, but she'd already clicked off the intercom. Al rolled his eyes. The reason why he and his cousin had been so successful at their practice is that they had very different strengths. Rose was the brains behind the operation. She worked on the experimental potions and cures. She took the tough cases. She did the risky surgeries and the procedures that had to be done to save lives. Al was the heart. He held hands. He delivered babies. He comforted worried mothers with feverish infants, and slapped fathers on the back when their sons proudly showed off their Quiddich injuries. He stroked brows after drawing blood, and produced lollipops and stickers to dry crocodile tears.

Rose was the one who figured out how to make people live. Al was the one who picked up the pieces when she couldn't.

There was nothing in the world either of them would rather be doing. However, sometimes the differences hit home. Rose seemed almost excited over the prospect of a child with a rare disorder. However, Al could only picture a tiny girl, frightened and hurting, and her parents, equally frightened and hurting. He wondered if perhaps that was why Rose asked him to go in. Rose had a scientific mind, but she wasn't completely oblivious.

Al rose and straightened his white robes. He picked up his wand, which was festooned with colorful stickers, and his clipboard and headed out into the hall.

*

When he entered the room, his heart leaped in his chest. The little girl was curled on her father's lap, her big blue eyes afraid and haunted. Her father was seated in one of the chairs, stroking her pale blonde curls with one large hand, the look in his eyes equally haunted. Scorpius Malfoy looked much the same as he had in school – tall, blonde, thin, attractive in an aristocratic way. Very attractive. Al pushed those feelings to the back of his mind. This was not the time or the place.

There was no sign of a mother in the room. Al smiled, trying to look reassuring. "Scorpius? Remember me? Albus Potter?" Al was sure that Scorpius knew of him, just as he knew of Scorpius.

Scorpius smiled weakly, but his eyes remained dull. "Of course, Albus. Rose told me that you two were in practice together."

"Yes, and Rose is on her way. She's been held up by a patient. I'm going to get your daughter's file started. Is that alright?"

Scorpius nodded, so Al sat down on the rolling stool and scooted over to them. "Your daughter is two? What are her full name and birthdate?"

"Carina Vela Malfoy. March 18th, 2028."

"Carina's a pretty name," Al commented, carefully marking her chart.

"It's a constellation. It's a family tradition," Scorpius said with a small 'you know how it is' kind of smirk. "Her brother's name is Caelum."

"The chisel and the keel. Industrious names," Al commented.

Scorpius raised a brow. "You know your constellations well."

"I enjoyed astronomy. How old is Caelum?"

"Four. He hasn't shown any signs of illness, thankfully. He's at home with my parents."

"Oh? He's not with your wife?" Al didn't want to pry, but he wondered if they'd separated. He expected they would have, given Scorpius's supposed proclivities.

Scorpius blanched. "Rose didn't tell you, I take it. She passed away last year. We think…" he paused, drawing a deep breath. "Well, she had the same symptoms Carina has."

Al stumbled through the rest of the questions, looking at the silent little girl in her father's arms. He was shaken to the core at the thought that she might die. He'd lost plenty of children before. That was the peril of being a doctor. However, despite the fact that her father was merely an old classmate, he felt like she was related somehow. Special.

When Rose knocked on the door and came into the room, studying her notes, Al wanted to ask if he could stay. However, the room was already crowded and the small girl was frightened enough as it was.

He said goodbye to Scorpius and Carina, and took a final long look at Scorpius Malfoy. He felt a little rush of something, but he wasn't sure what. He wanted to know. He wanted to ask, 'Were the rumors true? Did you love your wife? Would you still be with her?' Despite his desire to get home early and the samples he needed to take to the hospital, he stayed in his office, watching the hallway, waiting for Scorpius to walk by.

When he did, carrying a listless Carina, Al popped his head out and waylaid him. "Scorpius? I was wondering if you'd like to have dinner with me sometime?"

He wasn't sure what made him say it. The man's wife had died less than a year ago, and other than the gossip network of Hogwarts, he had no evidence that Scorpius would be so inclined. Also, it was rather tactless for a doctor to proposition the father of one of his patients. However, Al had an urge to be close to him. He was attracted to Scorpius, definitely, but it was something much more than that.

Scorpius looked rattled. "Are you…? What are you asking me?"

Al could feel his cheeks heating up. Perhaps the rumors had been wrong, after all. "I mean, I'd like to catch up, maybe? Be friends?"

"We barely knew each other in school," Scorpius said. "What would we have to catch up on?"

Al ducked his head. "Sorry, I just…"

"I know, Al. I remember… things. From school. And I'm… flattered, I am. But… my wife. And my kids. I'm not…"

"That way?" Al supplied, trying not to sound bitter.

"Ready," Scorpius corrected. "But I suppose I could use a friend."

Al smiled.

*

Al and Scorpius had a few drinks together the next week, and Scorpius told Al about his wife and his children. How he'd married her young, and they'd had Caelum young. How he'd cared for her, despite their parents giving them little choice in the marriage. How she'd gotten sick and died. How Caelum and Carina were the light of his life. How raising them alone was hard.

In return, Al told Scorpius how much he loved his work. How having Rose as a partner was both a blessing and a trial. How sometimes he got lonely with no one by Rose as a companion. How quiet his flat was at night with no one there.

Later, outside the pub, Al wanted to kiss Scorpius as they were saying their goodbyes. He thought that Scorpius might be receptive, too, but things were just too complicated. Too much tension hung in the air, creating a morass between them.

It was too much too soon – Al had to keep that fact in mind. Things had to take a natural progression.

However, when Rose told Al that she was going to perform an experimental procedure on Carina, Al cleared his schedule so that he could be at St. Mungo's. Be with Scorpius.

They sat in the waiting room. Al occasionally patted Scorpius's hand, trying to offer comfort, but Scorpius sat staring at the wall as if he could see something beyond the beige wallpaper.

After the first hour, Al pulled Scorpius by the hand and dragged him into the men's room. They looked at each other, taking stock. Then Scorpius pulled him forward and pressed their lips together.

They kissed for long moments, until Scorpius pulled away. "We can't do this here. Carina… I… I need to be out there. In case."

"Yes, yes," Al murmured. "But this isn't finished between us."

Scorpius looked at him searchingly. "No. I think it isn't."

Al breathed a sigh of relief and followed Scorpius back into the waiting area. The second sigh of relief came when Rose came to see them with a tentative smile on her face.

"I think I've found the problem. I think I can save her."

Scorpius clutched Al's hand and wiped away tears. Rose told them that Carina would be there for the rest of the night, and they wouldn't bring her out of the magical stasis until the morning. She turned to Al and said, "You should take him home."

He smiled at her, grateful for her understanding and her tacit blessing. He turned to Scorpius, and their eyes met. Scorpius ducked his head a bit. "I need to get back to Caelum. Would you… Come with me?"

Al smiled.

*

Scorpius took him to Malfoy Manor. Everyone was asleep, but Scorpius penned a note and left it on the large dining table.

"Do you want to go upstairs?" Scorpius asked, his voice low.

"Of course."

They tiptoed up the grand staircase and Al waited while Scorpius peeked into Caelum's room. Then he brought Al to his own bedroom. "I've been living here since Ariadne… Well, since then." He looked up, a hunted look in his eyes. "This is madness. I've known you for less than a month, and…"

Al took his hands. "You've known me longer than that."

"Don't split hairs."

"I'm not. It's not as if I'm a stranger. And I can go if you'd rather."

Scorpius pulled their joined hands and kissed Al gently, slightly off to the side of his mouth. "Don't be ridiculous. I just feel a bit… Impulsive. And as if I may be doing this because you saved Carina."

Al stiffened. "That's why you're here with me now? You think you owe me? You're paying me for Carina's life? Well I didn't save her. Rose did. Go fuck her."

He gathered his wounded pride around himself and rushed out of the room and down the stairs. As soon as he hit the foyer, he Apparated. He heard Scorpius calling behind him, but he didn't care at all.

*

His weakness was for the little one. Those big eyes and blonde curls called to him. He told himself that again and again as he entered St. Mungo's and walked towards Carina's room. Of course Scorpius was there, leaning over the small cot, petting soft hair and even softer cheeks.

"How is she?" Al asked, trying to keep his voice from trembling.

"Asleep, but fine. Rose thinks she'll make a full recovery."

"Glad to hear it."

"Albus, can I explain?"

Al rubbed his forehead with the heel of his hand. "If you'd like."

Scorpius moved away from the cot and put his hand on Al's arm. "It was just too much last night. The stress and the waiting, and I wasn't sure yet that she'd be alright. I was in a state, saying stupid things. Things I didn't mean at all."

Sighing, Al met his eyes. "I know. I should have known better. I'm a doctor for Merlin's sake. And I was trying to take advantage of you when you were vulnerable. I just… I want you to like me, I suppose."

Scorpius chuckled. "I do. Enough to make a fool of myself, I'm afraid. It's just that… I gave up hope when I married Ariadne. I knew what I was resigning myself to. And the children made it worth it for me. However, I was giving up a lot. Then I met you and it was like I remembered what I could have. It was a shock to the system, do you understand? I'd given up all hope, and I thought I was alright with it. But then I realized I could have both. I could have my children and…"

"A man?"

"You. I was always attracted to you in school. Did you know?"

Al shook his head. "You were?"

"Yes. I wish I'd known you then. It seems as though you and Rose knew exactly what you wanted to do, and you did it. I admire that. I knew that I was destined to marry and have children. It was my only goal, and it wasn't even my own. It was set for me."

"You don't regret it, though."

Scorpius glanced at the cot. "Of course not. But you showed me that things aren't set in stone for me any longer. I can make my own decisions now. Rose may have saved Carina, but you saved me."

Al grabbed the back of Scorpius's neck and pressed their mouths together.

Scorpius moaned, and Al tightened his hold.

"Dada! Dada! Down! Down!"

The men broke apart, tuning to face the cot. Carina was standing up, holding out her arms. She was smiling and her eyes were bright and shining. Scorpius went to her and scooped her up.

Al smiled at them both.

*

It took some doing to find some time alone. Finally they couldn't stand waiting any longer, and Al resorted to sneaking into the Manor after Scorpius's parents and children were asleep.

"I feel like a deviant teenager," he complained as Scorpius shut the door.

"You feel good to me," Scorpius teased, squeezing Al's backside. Heat immediately rushed to his groin. They'd had plenty of kisses and illicit fondles in the weeks since Carina had come home with a clean bill of health, but this was the first night that there was a promise of something more.

Al didn't want to waste time when he was sure they'd be caught at any moment, so he pushed Scorpius backwards onto the bed, tugging at the buttons on his shirt. Luckily Scorpius was equally eager, and their mouths only parted to tug shirts over heads.

When they were finally, gloriously, naked together, skin-on-skin for the first time, they rutted against each other like clumsy boys, wanting more touching. More friction. Wanting every square inch of their bodies to be in contact.

Al knew that Scorpius wasn't as experienced as Al himself was, so he constantly reminded himself to go slowly. To be gentle. His hands were used to caring and tenderness, and he used that skill as he caressed and petted. He taught Scorpius how it felt to wrap his hand around hard flesh and squeeze. Where fingers could go and where tongues could explore. He taught him how to give pleasure and how to receive it.

He showed Scorpius how to prepare a man to accept his lover, and he took pride in the look of wonder on Scorpius's face as he pressed inside Al's body. There was much more to teach and to learn, but when they'd had enough for one night, they collapsed onto Scorpius's bed, still kissing, still touching. Unwilling to be apart, even in sleep.

*

Al awoke when something tickled his foot. He yawned and sat up, realizing that Scorpius was no longer wrapped around him. The reason for that was a small toddler cuddled in between them. Carina had apparently climbed into bed with them, and she was sleeping with her arms and legs akimbo, taking up far more of the bed than a child of her size ought to be able to. Scorpius had been pushed all the way to the edge.

Down at the foot of the bed, Caelum was curled by their feet like a beloved pet. Al trailed a finger down Scorpius's side, tickling him awake. Confused, Scorpius sat up, and Al gestured at the sleeping children. The men exchanged a look, contentment suffusing their whole bodies. It felt good. It felt whole.

Al smiled.

Pimpin' Ish

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:37:45 GMT

I've also been reading a lot lately. I know I should be writing, but in my defense, it's easier to read than to write when you have a toddler on the loose. However, I'm nearly done with slashfest and I have an idea for hp_yule_balls, so... (And no Bryoney - I don't think I can write what we talked about... Not in six days. Where do I go for an extension on that one??? Anyway, I have another idea that I'll run by you later and hopefully it doesn't suck... I want to write voyeurism, lots of nudity and excessive smex. I hope that works... However, I'm pretty sure my recipient is gonna hate it. I hate my life... *pouts*)

Anyway, enough about me! How about some people who CAN write? Yes? I thought so!

I've gotten totally sucked into the hp_cross_fest, which I said I wasn't into. Oh, how I lie like a rug. I blame it all on who_la_hoop, who is incapable of writing things that don't rule. I heard all about her fic, and kept saying, "Ewey ewey incest yucky!" all over the place, despite several people with awesome taste reccing it to me, like snarkyscorp, and... who else? nolagal? I dunno, several of my buddies loved it. But I was still saying "Ewey ewey incest yucky!" right? Then reveals when up and I saw that who_la_hoop wrote it. And then I thought, "Crap. I HAVE to read this now, because she doesn't write things that don't rule." So I read it. And it rules. *sigh*

So go read The Evil Devil Child and the Perfect Gift even if the thought of father/son incest squicks you to the rafters, cuz it's who_la_hoop. And it rules.

Another instance of internal struggle: marguerite_26 kept telling me that I needed to read the gift-fic that she got, because I'm reccing at crack_broom and if I recced a cross-gen story it should be this one. But I kept saying "It's so looooong!" and she said (nicely) "Your loss, sista!" And then reveals went up and I saw that romaine24 wrote it. And I was like, "Crap. Another one I have to read because romaine24 is also awesome. And wow... This is THE Harry/Scorpius fic to end all Harry/Scorpius fics. In my rec (because I recced it the instant my tears dried up enough for me to see to type) I referred to it as a genre-maker, and I stand by that opinion. I feel like it's the kind of thing that in a couple years, someone will start a thread somewhere about "Does anyone remember before Harry/Scorpius was a thing?" and I'll be like, "Oh, honey - you're so young! I was there when romaine24wrote Possession of the Heart!" and people will say "Wowwwwww. You're like half gangsta half god!" Or something like that. And I can be marginally cool by association. You know what I mean. Anyway, clear your schedules, say fuck you to doing anything else with your day, and just READ IT. READ IT. You too can be marginally cool by association. :p

Eh, I'm being flippant because I could never ever in a million years write something this perfect and I'm compensating for my insecurities by class-clowning. It's a thing. Also - lesson learned: Trust marguerite_26 with recs.

Also read Accio Romance by asnowyowl, Scandelicious by marguerite_26, and One Truth by accioscar, all of which I would totally fawn all over except I've just realized that all this fangirly squee is taking a long time and I should be writing something and not being a bum. I'll come back and fawn later.

Wow... I'm truly humbled and amazed and honored to be friends with so many amazing women. *loves the sisterhood*

Question....

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:39:15 GMT

I'm working on my slashfest fic, which I LOVE, so YAY all around. But...

I've just had an unsettling realization. I never, ever, ever talk about what people look like. I mean, it's Harry and Draco, so I think I can skip the "black hair, green eyes" stuff, but I never mention what people are wearing, or how their hair looks, etc. Unless Draco is insulting Harry's hair.

But particularly the clothes thing. I've gone through several events in this story, and never once do I say what anyone's appearance is. Is that bad? Or weird?

It's Draco's POV, so it's really all about him of course, but is it odd that there's no mention of what anyone is wearing? I mean, at this point in the story, he's not admitting to himself that he's at all attracted to Harry, so it seems like it might be out of place for him to have any kind of internal monologue about Harry's appearance (unless he uses the word "vagrant" a lot).

I guess what I'm asking is, do you like to have those kinds of details? Or am I just being crazy? Because I don't have time to go back and read all my old stuff just this minute, but I think I might NEVER talk about what people are wearing... Or maybe I do. I don't know. I might be insane. I know I do in Runway, but that's kind of required.

*sigh*

Back to work.

P.S. I can't WAIT to share this story with all of you. I love it so. :D

Recipe time!

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:37:26 GMT

I went vegetarian tonight, but I'll have some meaty recipes soon. Plus you can always augment with meat.

Who thinks that should be my slogan?

Anyway... These are all favorites at my house that we've eaten frequently, so I can attest to the yummy factor. I hope you enjoy!

Veggie, Rice and Cheese Supreme

This is a great alternative to both mac and cheese and that frozen broccoli with the cheese sauce. It's a perfect comfort food. And it's vegetarian! Although carnivores can serve it as a side dish with a baked chicken breast. I always make this when I'm craving cheese...

2 ½ cups water
1 cup brown rice
1 tsp olive oil
1 small zucchini, cut in half and then into ¼ -inch slices
1 small yellow squash cut the same way
2 cloves garlic, minced (I use the garlic press)
½ tsp basil
½ tsp sea salt or kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¾ cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (I use the Kraft 2% colby-jack)

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil, then add the rice and turn heat to low. Simmer 25 minutes or until rice is done. Meanwhile, chop veggies. When the rice is five minutes from done, put olive oil in nonstick skillet and add the zucchini, squash, and garlic. Sprinkle with the basil, salt, and pepper, and sauté for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the veggies and cover the skillet with a lid – do not stir. Cook for five more minutes. Stir rice and veggies together and add cheese. Replace lid for one more minute to melt cheese (if necessary – it might melt right away, depending on how finely it's shredded.) Om nom nom.

Makes four servings. Each serving has 259 calories and 6 grams fat. Also a good source of fiber!

Thai Peanut Sauce

2 tbsp natural, unsalted peanut butter
1/3 cup salsa
¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes
1/3 cup water

Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Makes enough sauce for a half pound of pasta.

This sauce is AWESOME with whole wheat pasta. I'm not a huge fan of the whole wheat stuff with marinara or Italian dishes, but it goes perfectly with the peanut sauce and gives you lots of fiber and other good nutrients. I like to chop up a red and green bell pepper and some cooked chicken (or tofu for you vegetarians), and toss it all with whole wheat linguine to make a meal. And yes, the sauce packs a bit of fat, but it's almost entirely the heart-healthy monounsaturated kind, as long as you make sure to use natural peanut butter. This is also a great way to get your healthy fats if you're not a fish fan.

Vegetarian White Bean and Spinach Ravioli

½ cup frozen chopped spinach
1 cup cannellini beans (white kidney beans)
1 cup reduced fat ricotta cheese
½ cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese
½ tsp kosher salt
64 wonton wrappers (usually found in the produce section – I like NaSoya brand)
2 cups of your favorite tomato sauce

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, defrost the spinach in the microwave. Place the spinach in a kitchen towel and squeeze as much moisture from it as you can. Put the spinach, beans, both cheeses, and salt into a food processor. Process until smooth – about one minute. Fill a small bowl with warm water and lay out 32 wanton wrappers on a cookie sheet or your counter. (Do this in batches if space is an issue.) Put 1 tsp of filling in each square. Moisten edges of each square with the water. Place another wrapper on top and press the edges to seal. This can be a bit tricky to get the hang of at first, because you want to try to squish out as much air as possible without smooshing the filling over to the edges or they won't seal right. You need pasta-on-pasta contact. Press HARD around the edges. Drop them in the boiling water in batches of 8-10 at a time, depending on how large your pot is. Cook for 2 minutes. You can give them a stir to make sure they don't stick together, but otherwise don't mess with them or they can come apart. Remove with a slotted spoon. While you're cooking the ravioli, warm the sauce in the microwave or in a saucepan. 8 ravioli with ½ cup of sauce is one serving. (Serves 4)

One serving has 686 calories and 6 grams fat.

I LOVE this ravioli because it's SO much better for you than regular Italian food, but it's just as yummy. The beans fill you up and give you excellent protein, but mixing them with the spinach and cheese disguises all the bean-ness, and it just seems cheesy. If you're a meat fan, you TOTALLY won't miss it in this dish.

Oh, these also freeze well. Put 8 of them in a freezer bag, and then when you want to eat them, just pop the whole frozen hunk out of the bag and into a pot of boiling water. They'll take 5 or 6 minutes to cook when frozen.

More to come!

Foooooood...

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:44:04 GMT

Okay, so as I've said a few places, I'm doing supergreak's weight loss challenge. I've started by seriously cutting down on my fudge intake. I figure that's step one.

Seriously, though, our family believes in "clean eating." This means eating as much non-processed food as possible. Organic anything when it's available. Nothing fried. No fast food. (Except sometimes I eat Taco Bell at 3 AM, but that totally doesn't count.)

So... I have a lot of yummy recipes that are healthful and good for you, and I was wondering if anyone wanted some of my favorites. I don't want to be all spammy, but if there's anyone who's also trying to lose weight or just eat healthier, let me know, and I could post some good eats. :D

Back to attempting to write while both the husband and child sabotage my efforts repeatedly.

*sigh*

Recs, people? Also, important help is needed!!!

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:33:56 GMT

Hey, remember how I was talking about rec-ing on crack_broom? (Which is not for crack, but for all fic!) Well, they need people who can rec Harry/Ron/Hermione, crossovers, and threesomes. I know LOTS of you like threesomes (*pointed stares*), and many of you like crossovers, and I KNOW some of you like trio. Anyone inspired by my rec-ing and want to do some of your own???

These are three of my favorite categories, so I wanted to pimp. :D

And you can rec absolutely ANYTHING you want, too. If you only read HP/Sesame Street crossovers or Dumbledore/Giant Squid/Foot!Fetish Grawp, then by all means, rec four of them! You don't need any kind of variety. *nods*

Oh, the official rules are that you post between four and eight fic recs, and you can also post two additonal art recs. So... if anyone is interested - go for it!!!

Additionally, it's come to my attention that the radio show now needs a new name... So, I'm taking suggestions. And my favorites will go in a poll. And everyone can vote. Or something. Eh, I slept too long last night and I feel logey.

Cam On The Air Tonight!

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:17:08 GMT

Hey everyone! Cam and Bri are taking to the airwaves HERE at 11 PM Eastern Time to talk about your plans and goals and hopes for the last two months of 2008. We've got NaNoWriMo going, and a VERY important election coming up. It's also mega-fest season and a lot of us have big stories in the works. So call us at (646) 200-4589 or add camandcandi to your Yahoo IM and you can join our live chat room during the show!

We can't wait to hear from you!

Radio Show News

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:43:56 GMT

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that Candi has decided to stop doing the radio show. Don't worry - it's not going off the air! I'm going to do it still, possibly with a variety of co-hosts, because I've had a few people express interest. :D

There's no problem or anything. Candi just wasn't enjoying it any more, and we wouldn't want her to keep doing something she didn't enjoy, right? Stay tuned for info on tomorrow night's show, which is going to be co-hosted by our very own brixisxonfire! *squishes her*

TTFN!

*hugs to all*

A Meme!

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:37:36 GMT

Stolen from asnowyowl. And I'm sorry I took it because it TORMENTED ME WITH INCEST.

Anyhoo, make a list of twelve of your favorite HP characters in no particular order. Once you've made your list, click the cut to see the questions. But make your list first, or you might be tempted to cheat! :D

1. Scorpius Malfoy
2. Albus Potter
3. Ron Weasley
4. Draco Malfoy
5. Hermione Granger
6. Harry Potter
7. Ginny Weasley
8. Rose Weasley
9. Pansy Parkinson
10. Fred Weasley
11. George Weasley
12. Lily Potter II

1) Have you ever read a Six/Eleven fanfic before?
Harry/George. Yes, but I think Fred was in there, too. And I stopped reading because I got squicked! Lol...

2) Do you think Four is hot? How hot?
Draco? Oh, very hot.

3) What would happen if Twelve got Eight pregnant?
If Lily got Rose pregnant?!?! Wow. That would be some family scandal. Not to mention that it would involve some... Lespreg? Is that a term?

4) Do you recall any fics about Nine? Can you rec any?
Pansy... Mmm... I don't know if I've read anything Pansy-centric, but my FAVORITE Pansy is in Bite Me Hate Memes by pir8fancier .

5) Would Two and Six make a good couple?
Albus/Harry????? *scrubs brain* NO. They would NOT make a good couple.

6) Five/Nine or Five/Ten?
Hermione/Pansy or Hermione/Fred. Hmmm... I'd take Hermione/Fred, but I think Hermione/Pansy would be fun, too.

7) What would happen if Seven walked in on Two and Twelve having sex?
Ginny walking in on Albus and Lily????? EEEEK! Um, she'd probably say, "Why the fuck are my kids having sex????" and then die.

8) Make up a summary of a Three/Ten Fanfic.
Ron/Fred? Ugh! Why am I getting all the incest???? And no. I will not. Because I wouldn't write or read it!

9) Is there any such thing as a One/Eight fluff?
Scorpius/Rose? Lol... I'm sure there's an ABUNDANCE of fluff in that pairing!

10) Suggest a title for a Seven/Twelve Hurt/Comfort fic.
Ginny/Lily???? Fuckin' A! There is no scenario where Ginny would need to comfort her daughter with smexin that *I* can think of...

11) What kind of plot would you use if you wanted Four to de-flower One?
Draco deflowering Scorpius???? JESUS FUCK WITH THE INCEST! I can just imagine what the plot would be, but I want NO part of it.

12) Does anyone on your friends list read Seven slash?
Ginny slash? Yeah, I'm pretty sure I'm friends with some Ginny/Luna fans.

13) Does anyone on your friends list read Three het?
Ron het? Sure. Even *I* read Ron het.

14) Does anyone on your friends list write or draw Eleven?
George? Of course.

15) Would anyone on your friends list write Two/Four/Five?
Albus/Draco/Hermione???? Lol! I can only imagine how THAT would come about. But I bet someone would. Maybe lotus_lizzy cuz she could rock that shit.... :p

16) What might Ten scream at a moment of great passion?
Fred would probably laugh. :D

17) If you wrote a song-fic about Eight, what song would you choose?
Rose? Mmm... I'd write Rose&Scorpius friendship/partners-in-crime fic and use Opportunities by Pet Shop Boys.

18) If you wrote a One/Six/Twelve fic, what would the warning be?
Scorpius/Harry/Lily??? Jesus... Um, incest? Father molesting daughter and daughter's friend? I am NOT liking these pairings...

19) What might be a good pick-up line for Ten to use on Two?
Fred to use on Albus???? Um... "Have you ever fucked your dead uncle? No? Want to try it?" (Oh, my head...)

20) When was the last time you read a fic about Five?
Mmmm... I just read a Harry/Ron that mentioned Hermione yesterday. But Hermione-centric? Probably the Hermione/Scorpius one. Which one of you wrote that? :p

21) What is Six's super-sekrit kink?
Harry's? He likes dudes. Duh. Oh, wait. You knew that.

22) Would Eleven shag Nine? Drunk or sober?
George/Pansy? I could see that... But I think SHE'D have to be drunk to do a Weasley.

23) If Three and Seven get together, who tops?
Ron/Ginny???? NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

24) "One and Nine are in a happy relationship until Nine suddenly runs off with Four. One, broken-hearted, has a hot one-night stand with Eleven and a brief unhappy affair with Twelve, then follows the wise advice of Five and finds true love with Three." What title would you give this fic? Name three people on your friends list who might read it. Name one person who should write it.
Scorpius and Pansy are in a happy relationship until Pansy suddenly runs off with Draco. Scorpius, broken-hearted, has a hot one-night stand with George and a brief unhappy affair with Lily, then follows the wise advice of Hermione and finds true love with Ron.

Jesus... I would call it, "She Wants to Do Your Dad, So Take My Husband - Please."

And no one would read it OR write it. Because that is crazy stuffs right there.... :p

25) How would you feel if Seven/Eight was canon?
Ginny/Rose??? I guess aunt/niece is better than some of the shite I was getting... But I think it would be freaky-deaky and even J.K. wouldn't go there!

I'm using this icon because it has panties...

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:14:12 GMT

I just ordered two bras and a pair of panties from Victoria's Secret for $19.07!!!! Ask me how!

Okay, since you asked... I got the tip from sesheta_66 who got it from coffeejunkii who got it from gossymer who got it from legomymalfoy who got it from arie. Whew. Dontcha love fandom? :D

Anyway, all the details are HERE at gossymer's journal (she's got all the neat links there). And to warn you, there was a free bag offer, but when I ordered, I got a message saying that due to demand, they weren't giving it away anymore. But I don't know if that's forever or not, so enter the code and see if you get lucky! Happy bra-ing!

*hugs*

No, I'm Not Dead...

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:01:21 GMT

Thanks to everyone who emailed and PMed inquiring as to whether or not I was still in the land of the living. I am - technically. I'm just feeling the stress of taking back-to-back vacations, one of them with a toddler, and arriving home to find a messy house and a shit-ton of deadlines. So that's what's going on. I'm tired and I have a bunch of work to do, but I'm around!!!

I'm not even going to attempt to catch up on my flist, so if anything exciting happened in my absence, point it out to me, would ya?

Love to you all!

No C&C Show

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:53:05 GMT

In case you didn't get the memo, there was no show last night. We couldn't get it to work in the hotel room. We're gonna reschedule, but we're not sure on the details yet.

Also, there will be no regular show on Monday night, as I'll be in Minnesota. We won't make you wait until November 3rd, though. We'll have a special edition at some point. Watch for updates.

Love and hugs,

Cam (& Candi)

Updating Stuff!

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:31:44 GMT

Peeps,

We're having some minor technical difficulties and we're pushing the show back to 12:30. If you can't bear with us, listen to it tomorrow. :p

We've had adventures. *sigh*

SPECIAL EDITION!!!!!!!

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:35:12 GMT

We are back at the hotel, and WE HAVE SEEN THE PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Details will be shared.

We're going back to stalk for autographs... I'm still hoping to grope him. Wish me luck!!!!!!!

The show will be at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT, assuming we get back in time. Go HERE to listen, if you want us to describe the peen in loving detail.

See ya!

CAM AND CANDI TAKE NY!!!

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:18:52 GMT

WE HAVE ARRIVED!!!!

We're in our hotel room, together (unfortunately there are two beds...), and we have internet!!!! So that means that SPECIAL EDITION C&C SHOW is a GO! (We hope... Unless there are unforeseen technical difficulties. Watch this space for more info. :D

Love,

Cam and Candi

It's Cam and Candi Show Night!

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:18:58 GMT

Hi everyone! It's the last Cam and Candi Show before we see... THE BLURRY PEEN OF LUST!!!!! *whew* C&C in NY like WHUT! Anyhoodles, the show will be mostly dedicated to talking about Equus and squeeing, however, any and all chatting is welcome, since we love you all. :D

I've made some new friends lately, so I apologize in advance for what you may witness if you decide to tune in. :p You've been warned.
So join us HERE at 11 PM Eastern time to listen live! And our call in number is 646-200-4589 if you''d like to squee with C&C. And as always, you can add camandcandi to your Yahoo IM to join our live chat room!

OMG WE'RE GONNA BE IN NY TOMORRRRRRRRROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *DIES*

Yawwwwwwwwwwwwwwn...

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:17:22 GMT

Ganked from butterfly269200. *waves* And I would totally say this, too...

I've got a summary of The World is Flat due on Monday and a shitload of other stuff to do before I leave for NY. Why did this have to be Hogsmeade weekend??? *facepalm* I also want to work on my new Harry/Draco fic more. I was going through it earlier and cracking myself up. I'm such a dork. :p But I love to write fanon!Draco. I have an idea for my next one, too. *sigh* Why do I have to have SO MANY MORE IDEAS THAN TIME????????????

*tantrum*

I'm off to do some more work. Barf. Love to ya'll!