September 25th, 2011 
10:39 am Shutup Sam. Just this once. by awabubbles (PG?)
Fandom: LIFE ON MARS
Pairing: Sam Tyler/Gene Hunt
Length: one image
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] awabubbles
Author Website: A masterlist of awabubbles' art and fic
Why this must be read:

I am assuming that it's kosher to rec fanart, as well as fanvids and fanfic, and I've been itching to recommend a number of incredible artists in the LoM fandom. This piece by awabubbles is not only beautifully rendered, but absolutely pulses with emotion and hints at a narrative behind it. The effects of rain and shadow are gorgeous and the characters are utterly recognizably themselves. I'm just always made a little weak in the knees by the way Gene is cradling Sam's face, here. Enjoy!

Shutup Sam. Just this once.
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11:51 am und wenn ein lied by oneshottoyour (PG-13)
Fandom: FOOTBALL (SOCCER) RPF
Pairing: Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger
Length: ~10,000 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] cookingontherun
Author Website: football fic tag
Why this must be read: most of the time we're happy to bop along writing and reading slash about athletes without really thinking about what it would mean if the stories we wrote were true. This actually considers what coming out would mean to an elite-level athlete, and it's a very thoughtful, meaningful fic.

und wenn ein lied
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12:24 pm In the Dark by Kellie Matthews & Julia Kosatka (NC-17)
Fandom: HIGHLANDER/Star Trek: The Next Generation/The X-Files
Pairing: Guinan/Duncan McLeod
Length: 80,103 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kelliem (can anyone help me out with Julia Kosatka's LJ?)
Author Website: Kellie Matthews's website (don't know if Julia Kosatka has a website?)
Why this must be read:
This story is 16 years old, but really good (within the first few paragraphs, there is mention of using a modem... ahh, I don't miss the good old days of fanfic where it took about 5 minutes for me to load a page...). Anyway, this is the first story of a series. The first part of this story is set in the "modern day" world of Highlander and X-Files, while the second part and the next two stories are set in the future world of Star Trek. I absolutely adore the theories that Mulder comes up with for what is going on! It fits so well with the mindset of that show and his character. Guinan is lovely and her interaction with both Joe and Duncan is spot-on. This story has everything: Guinan, the mysterious woman with a knack for listening; an Immortal hunting Duncan McLeod and Joe Dawson helping him out; and Mulder and Scully on the case! The later stories are also worth a read. Good stuff here, highly recommended!

In the Dark by Kellie Matthews & Julia Kosatka
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12:57 pm Kissing Lessons by Chamekke (PG)
Fandom: LIFE ON MARS
Pairing: Chris/Ray
Length: 1530 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] chamekke
Author Website: Chamekke's Life on Mars fanfic
Why this must be read:

Chris/Ray is a pairing rarely explored in this fandom, probably mostly due to the fact that Sam/Gene is so incredibly dominant both in canon and in the hearts of fangirls everywhere. I have nothing but love in my heart for Sam/Gene, but when this fic came along last Christmas I just melted for it. It is so delightfully cute! I cannot stand the adorableness of Chris and Ray kissing under the mistletoe... and you really must read to find out how this could come about.

Kissing Lessons
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01:59 pm Drivers Needed!
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Sign up HERE.
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03:24 pm Twenty drabbles by Talkingtothesky (G)
Fandom: LIFE ON MARS
Pairing: Sam/Gene
Length: Like it says, twenty drabbles
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] talkingtothesky
Author Website: Sky's lj, with much fic
Why this must be read:

[livejournal.com profile] talkingtothesky is an absolute drabble queen, the master of the short form, and I worship at her feet every time she posts one of these. Fortunately for me and for all fans of Life on Mars, she participated in several drabble challenges this year which resulted in an absolute abundance of short-form goodness. Sky always, always says so very much with those few words; loads of plot and loads of feeling and loads of heart. I could easily have recced other pieces by her, but I did want to pay homage to the glorious drabble in the hands of an expert.

Twenty Drabbles
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03:29 pm The Sandman by Charlotte Frost (NC-17)
Fandom:STARSKY AND HUTCH
Pairing:Starsky/Hutch
Length:long
Author on LJ:unknown
Author Website:http://home.comcast.net/~regmoore2005/starskyhutch.htm
Why this must be read: Charlotte Frost has blessed us with a A Sequel to Adventure, that's the main reason to read this story. The guys are in a committed relationship and have left the force and a starting a Detective agency. They solve a case, have great sex, confront Hutch's parents and work out a sexual problem Starsky has developed since the abduction in Virgina. What else could you ask for?


The Sandman
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03:45 pm Football (Soccer) RPF Overview
FOOTBALL (SOCCER) RPF

Introduction

Football fandom is not overwhelmingly large in terms of fic presence, although it's pretty big for a sport. What it is, however, is overwhelmingly disorganized. Team sports provide infinite material for fic, but they also have inherently fractured fandoms; many fans have one club team and one national team and only write (and in some extreme cases only read) about their own team, since one team can easily provide enough material to keep you happy. Essentially, the umbrella of "football RPF" contains dozens of smaller overlapping team fandoms with a near-infinite possibility for crossovers between teams.

so let's get started… )


note: general policy on [livejournal.com profile] crack_van, for those who are not familiar with the community, is that additional links and information go in the comments; I lose all ability to edit this post at the end of September 2011, so I couldn't include anything else even if I wanted to. if I have missed any resources that you think belong in a football fandom overview (such as communities, primers, rec lists, or any other source that may be helpful for a new member of fandom) just go ahead and link to it in the comments!
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