Well, I'm not the huggy sort, but I do feel that certain people have made this fandom really special for me and I don't think all of them know it. I'm sure some suspect (or flat out know) but...let's just bring it out there...
I would have never gotten into this fandom or stayed if it weren't for
Sue . I'm stating this as a reader, first and foremost. Most of the beta work, I've done for her felt like a gift, like previewing a story before its premier. Its almost like cheating how as writer I am constantly learning from her.
Then there's
Lisa who was one of the first people to read something I posted. Her comments were so interesting and the stories she's posted so insightful, that I asked her to beta. That was a really great experience for me. I learned a lot from her critiques as well and well, that's what I love more than anything.
On to the usual, because I agree about our admin extraordinaire. I really like how
Labrat intervenes at times as the voice of reason. I feel like she's integral to the environment of this fandom, greeting newbies, providing info and so on. And she's always been just so nice when I've PM'ed with a question.
I also want to send warm fuzzies to
Terry. I was impressed with not only the quality and fearlessness of his writing, but his eloquence and insight in his nonfictional stuff.
Also, the same applies to
TJ. It's almost selfish of me, but I can't say enough how glad I am that she's back in this fandom and how much I appreciate her presence here.
I'm forgetting so many, I know, but when
DJ,
LaraMoon,
JD ,
C_A,
Maria or
Hatman post, it just makes me smile. You might not know it, but I feel your being around makes this place great for me.
And of course, my nfic folder mates at the dark side of the boards (
ethnica,
Laura,
jackiek,
Sheila,
Tahu,
groobie, and the rest of the gang, both the old and new members). The nfic side might not get as much action (ironic isn't it?) as the regular side, but when it does-- even the fdk threads are ridiculously fun thanks to these ladies.
It's the bomb reading and writing fic with you guys
alcyone
