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Michelle K ([identity profile] michellek.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2004-05-02 02:02 am
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Dots and Dashes Like Thunder by Julian Lee (PG)

Fandom: The West Wing
Pairing: Joey/Donna
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] julianlee
Author Website: The Thwarted Invasion
Why this must be read:

Julian Lee is obviously a gifted writer, and this short, lovely fic is a perfect example of her talent. She deals with the idea of Joey and Donna in an established relationship deftly, so it doesn't seem jarring. It just seems right. Not to mention the credible, entertaining, and semi-rambly Donna POV, and the overall loveliness of the relationship the two characters have. Julian writes about love without dragging it down with sap, and that's a beautiful thing.

There are also two follow-ups dealing with some more of Joey and Donna's relationship that come just as highly recommended. You can find them at her site. But, of course, start with:

Dots and Dashes Like Thunder by Julian Lee.