Take This Sabbath Day by meadowlion (PG-13)

[phoebesmum.livejournal.com]

Fandom: SPORTS NIGHT
Pairing: Casey/Dan
Author on LJ:meadowlion
Author Website: kff

Sports Night fandom, at least in my mind, comes in two distinct waves: the first came in the wake of the show's original run; the second, still ongoing, from reruns, overseas screenings, the DVD release, and word of mouth. Unfortunately and rather unfairly, most of the SN rec sites and listings date from the first wave, are vastly out of date, and take no account of latter-day writers. With the Trickster archive down – and it looks as though this time it's down for good – there's really no central resource for SN fans to archive or to find newer material (although laylee's new snarchive is doing its best to rectify this situation). It's my intention this month to rec some of the lesser-sung talents of the SN world, of which there are many.

Why this must be read: I'm starting with meadowlion, a prolific and talented writer, but whose work I believe I've never seen recced anywhere. This won't go far to redress the balance, but at least it's a start. It was difficult to choose any single fic above another, but I’ve gone with this one: a sweet, straightforward, post-Quo Vadimus happy ending, of the sort the boys so richly deserve.

Take This Sabbath Day: In which Casey has an epiphany, and Dan becomes a very smart man.

Comments

[riverlight.livejournal.com]

What a lovely story--great rec! Thanks!

[phoebesmum.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you liked it. All her Sports Night fic is tucked away in her memories section, if you'd like to read more - it's well worth a look.

[twigged.livejournal.com]

Just put the rating in parentheses - leave out the "rating:" Thanks!

[meadowlion.livejournal.com]

Thanks! ::bounces gleefully:: Pardon me, please, if I gush a bit.

I know we talked about this once or twice in other comment threads, but it's very cool that you're aiming to recognize less familiar authors. Kudos for that.

A couple of my stories have been recommended in personal journals, and I've been grateful each time. However, that makes me no less honored that you wanted to rec my fic here -- or anywhere, really -- and glad you liked that story enough to choose it. (It's probably my personal favorite of my Dan/Casey fics.) Again, thank you, Hilary. =D

[phoebesmum.livejournal.com]

Well, quite aside from my own personal feelings on the matter, there are several people who're writing, or have written, good SN fic and don't seem to me to get much (if any) recognition. And if I can scrounge up something that's new to at least a few readers, or otherwise help spread the SN lurve, so much the better.

I was actually enjoying your stuff on the late-lamented Trickster archive before I realised you were you, if you see what I mean (and when I went through your memories - doesn't that sound sinister? - to choose a fic, I found several I still hadn't realised were you, the self-harming Danny fic, just for one). I think this merely serves to prove how much attention I pay to life in general ...

[meadowlion.livejournal.com]

It seems silly that I've taken so long to reply to this comment when I have so little I need to say, but I know what you mean on all those statements.

I wouldn't have particularly expected anyone even to remember "the self-harming Danny fic," let alone for its association with me to come to mind as well.

Anyway, thanks again for the recommendation. I'm always happy to know you enjoyed my fic.

[phoebesmum.livejournal.com]

Ahh, but you know (or maybe you don't, but I'm telling you now) how I loves me some angst, and hurt/comfort even more. Sometimes just hurt. (Er, did I just say that out loud ...?) And there's not nearly enough of it in Sports Night fic, which doesn't readily lend itself to actual, you know, plot, with things happening 'n' stuff. So it was right up my alley. As 'twere.

[meadowlion.livejournal.com]

I did already know of your fondness for angst and such; nevertheless, I appreciate your appreciation, or something like that. =)

[laylee.livejournal.com]

Oh, very good choice. I betaed it when Kim first wrote it and was extremely impressed!

[phoebesmum.livejournal.com]

I thought so. I'll have to pace myself very carefully - I've got two more formatted up in Word, and I know what the next one's going to be, and what I'm going to rec for crossover day and Christmas! - but I must make sure I leave something for you next month"