Proof by JoJo ( PG)

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm Callisto and I'll be driving for Pros this month. A fandom overview by phantomas is here if any are interested in catching up, and I thought I'd begin with a batch of fabulous writers who have emerged since Pros was last a featured fandom here.

Fandom: PROS (THE PROFESSIONALS)
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Length: 18k
Author on LJ:jojosimco
Author Website: Jojo at The Circuit Archive
Why this must be read: How about something small and perfectly formed by one of my favourite authors to kick off with? This is the cricket fic we always wanted – the twist being it’s Doyle in the whites, and it’s Bodie painting Ermintrude lashes in an art class somewhere. All because of some spur-of-the-moment wager Doyle starts.

JoJo excells at the lads. She nails their speech patterns, their characters, and the 80s London setting with a talent for lyrical prose that never once feels pretentious or out of place. And did I mention that she’s funny? Laugh aloud and bloody-marvel-at funny...

Bodie had found some kit and a bat for him yesterday, but evidently neglected to inform the First XI captain that he wasn't turning up, or that a bloke who didn't know his stumps from his bails was. More than that, though. The First XI captain really was a Captain, with a honking voice to match, and a seething will to win that exploded all Doyle's hopes for a gentle stroll-about and chit-chat in the pleasant sunshine.

The fact of the matter was, he grumbled to himself, that Bodie just wanted to crow in that provoking way of his when Doyle crawled back and admitted he couldn't go through with it, which was reason enough to remain here, squinting into the distance at the hazy figure in white who was just about to thump that sodding ballistic missile...Oh fuck. A thousand times fuck.

Proof

Comments

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Excellent choice. JoJo is such a good writer.

Thanks for driving the van for Pros. I know you'll give us great recs.

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

Cheers, sunshine:)) Hope you enjoy them.

[angel-ci5.livejournal.com]

What a fantastic fic to kick off proceedings, a brilliant choice!

Thanks for this!

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. It's a cracker of a fic - always makes me smile:))

[siskiou.livejournal.com]

I just read it, for the first time actually!
What a brilliant start! I'm still smiling.
Thanks!
Am already looking forward to the next rec.

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

Oh I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I love her writing, and this one seemed like the perfect one to start with.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Yes! That's such a fun fic, and Jojo is ace! Not sure which appeals more actually, Doyle in cricketing whites, or Bodie with his sleeves rolled up eyeing other artists suspiciously, but... the bits around those bits definitely appeal, so... yeay! Thank you! And yeay Pros back in Crack_Van too - looking forward to your next rec! *g*

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

Doyle in cricketing whites, or Bodie with his sleeves rolled up eyeing other artists suspiciously It's just all appealing. And the Rod Stewart reference, Bodie shaping up to need a puncture. Swear to God, I've got this one practically memorised.*g*

[elizabethhelena.livejournal.com]

It's wonderful to see the return of The Pros to crack_van, even if only for a month. I look forward to your recommendations!

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

Cheers me dear:)))