January 4th, 2012 
06:45 am Ulfyn's Gift by lavvyan (PG)
Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Length: 3100 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] lavvyan
Author Website: Masterlist of Fic Part 1, Masterlist of Fic Part 2
Why this must be read:

Well written original characters are a real treat in Merlin fandom. Lavvyan delivers another superb one with Ulfyn, a peasant boy with a talent for magic and a heroic spirit when faced with a certain dark haired warlock in peril. Ulfyn is a wonderfully rounded individual with spunk, dreams, and personality all his own. Seeing Arthur and Merlin through his eyes brought more details of their characters out as well. Just a wonderful character piece for our main heroes and an original hero who I would love to see more of in future!

Ulfyn's Gift
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05:27 pm King's daughter, golden girl by Jamethiel (PG)
Hi, I'll be driving the van for due South this month! I'll be giving a mix of old and new stories, and also a mix of different pairings and gen stories.

Fandom: DUE SOUTH
Character: Stella Kowalski
Length: 3,800
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] jamethiel_bane
Author Website: AO3 page
Why this must be read: This story is from the recent due South Seekrit Santa exchange (check it out!). This one is backstory for Stella, and it's so interesting to see the various influences on her as she grows up--her mom and her dad wanting different things both for Stella and for themselves. It ends with a great scene where Stella first meets Ray and his family.

King's daughter, golden girl
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08:35 pm 10 Ways to Beat Roger Federer by flamyshine (PG)
I should point out that [livejournal.com profile] tennisslash, the main LJ for this fandom, is no longer an open membership site.  However, older stories on the site are accessible without membership.  So, no, the site isn't dead - if you're interested in newer stuff you'll need to enroll but those recced on [livejournal.com profile] crack_van will have at least one accessible-to-all version.

Fandom: MEN'S PROFESSIONAL TENNIS RPS
Pairing: Andy Roddick/Novak Djokovic
Length: ~3500 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] flamyshine
Author Website: [livejournal.com profile] flamyshine
Why this must be read: Part of what fueled so much fic involving Andy and Roger over the years is that, no matter what Andy does, Roger will always come out on top (take that however you want). Even though the listed pairing isn't Andy/Roger, I think of this fic in terms of the level of crazy Roger can bring out in Andy (keep in mind this was written in 2008).  The visual the author creates of Andy on the court just refuses to go away.

Excerpt:
“10 ways to beat Federer. Huh, interesting. No. 1, learn Spanish. No. 2, try bikram yoga. Number 3, wear uncomfortable underwear..."

10 Ways to Beat Roger Federer on tennisslash (membership required) and author's journal (open to all)
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10:28 pm This is Just the Beginning by Murphybabe (PG-17)
Fandom: THE PROFESSIONALS:
Pairing: Doyle/Bodie:
Length: 3247 words:
Author on LJ: murphybabe
Author Website: murphybabe

Why this must be read:
There is a lot written about the beginning of the partnership. And if you haven't met our favorite lads yet, a good 'in the beginning' story provides you with a useful background for all that is to come. And that is exactly what Murphybabe does in this story which provides a strong (though rocky) start, to our favorite partnership which rings true.

Enjoy!

This is Just the Beginning
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