Bluespirit's Fiction & Art Journal

Art: Shine a light

2015-01-16T14:28:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Title: Shine a light
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Medium: digital manipulation
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G
Genre: established relationship
Summary: Like a boat out on the harbour,
that's been battered by the sea,
I've been through some stormy weather,
but you shine a light for me.

Notes:
1. This is my contribution to the 2014 sga_art_santa (original post here) for the lovely danceswithgary.
2. Title/summary taken from Tim McGraw's 'Comin' Home'.

Also at AO3.

Teaser:

( Shine a light )

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Fic: Busted play

2014-10-24T11:55:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Busted play
by
Bluespirit

Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G
Summary: Rodney lets something slip.
Genre: first time
Warnings: none
Spoilers: none
Word count: ~1400
Disclaimer: The following story is a work of fiction. The characters and universe are the property of Stargate (II) Productions, Showtime/Viacom, MGM/UA, Double Secret Productions, Gekko Productions and the Sci-Fi Channel. This fic is meant solely for entertainment purposes and no copyright infringement is intended.

Notes:
1. Despite my continuing writer's block, I was very pleased to manage to write something for my annual writer's weekend. The prompt this year was two-fold: to include the opening line 'How could he possibly have known that a seemingly throwaway comment would have such significant consequences?' & also to include nudity! *g* This was the result.
2. As today is my birthday, I've decided to be very Hobbit-like & share this as my gift to everyone. I hope you enjoy it! ♥
3. Thank you to my ever wonderful xanthe for beta, the WT ladies for their support & my lovely lantean_drift for the title*.

Also at AO3.

( Busted play )

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Fic: Where hope is coldest

2014-07-11T12:10:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Where hope is coldest
by
Bluespirit

Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G
Summary: Another life or death situation.
Genre: established relationship
Warnings: none
Spoilers: none
Word count: ~300
Disclaimer: The following story is a work of fiction. The characters and universe are the property of Stargate (II) Productions, Showtime/Viacom, MGM/UA, Double Secret Productions, Gekko Productions and the Sci-Fi Channel. This fic is meant solely for entertainment purposes and no copyright infringement is intended.

Notes:
1. A little contribution to the wonderful 'SGA... Ten Years Later Fest'.
2. Additional notes at the end.

Also at AO3.

( Where hope is coldest )

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Fic: Belong with me

2014-05-08T15:03:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Belong with me
by
Bluespirit

Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G
Summary: The beginning.
Series: Falling Faster - companion piece to 'To cross this line'.
Genre: angst, AU, romance
Warnings: none
Spoilers: none
Word count: ~1,020
Disclaimer: The following story is a work of fiction. The characters and universe are the property of Stargate (II) Productions, Showtime/Viacom, MGM/UA, Double Secret Productions, Gekko Productions and the Sci-Fi Channel. This fic is meant solely for entertainment purposes and no copyright infringement is intended.

Notes:
1. I wrote this a year ago for a writing weekend that I attend every year. It's a companion piece to my vampire!Rodney story, & I wanted to see a little of John's side of things. However, John's view took a much more serious turn than Rodney's more light-hearted reaction to being undead! I had meant to post it sooner, but my writer's block has extended even to posting, it seems. Anyway, here it is at last. I'm hoping that sharing it might help me to begin to rediscover my muse. *fc*
2. Thank you to xanthe for betaing. ♥
3. Title taken from 'True' by Ryan Cabrera.

Also at AO3.

( Belong with me )

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Art: Drinking moonlight

2013-07-05T15:34:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Title: Drinking moonlight
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Medium: digital manipulation
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G
Genre: UST, pre-slash
Summary: John wants...

Notes:
1. A very, very happy birthday to my lovely sgamadison!
2. Title inspired by 'All American Boy' by Steve Grand (watch & listen here - it's awesome!)
3. So, Mads put me onto this amazing song, & I just couldn't get it out of my head. I'm so grateful to her - this is my first inkling of creativity in months (& months & months...) & so it seems appropriate that the result is a gift for her. You're such a good person, Mads - I'm lucky to have you as my friend. ♥

Also at AO3.

Teaser:

( Drinking moonlight )

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Updating AO3

2013-04-02T17:41:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

I'm in the process of finally trying to archive all of my stories & art over at my AO3 account.
So, far I've uploaded all of my SGA & Hewligan stories & am currently working on the art.
After that - Lotrips & miscellaneous!

If you've subscribed to me, that does mean you'll probably be getting spammed with notifications. :(
Sorry about that, folks!

'Oh my God, Colonel! Did you use my AO3 login to subscribe to Bluespirit's account?!'

*g*

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Updating AO3

2013-04-02T16:39:39Z

Posted by: bluespirit

I'm in the process of finally trying to archive all of my stories & art over at my AO3 account.
So, far I've uploaded all of my SGA & Hewligan stories & am currently working on the art.
After that - Lotrips & miscellaneous!

If you've subscribed to me, that does mean you'll probably be getting spammed with notifications. :(
Sorry about that, folks!

'Oh my God, Colonel! Did you use my AO3 login to subscribe to Bluespirit's account?!'

*g*

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Art: World, far away

2013-03-11T14:24:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Title: World, far away
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Medium: digital manipulation
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G
Genre: established relationship, romance
Summary: John and Rodney escape the Christmas ball for a quiet moment alone on the terrace. (Historical AU)

Notes:
1. I'm horribly late in posting this here in my own LJ, but this is my contribution to the 2012 sga_art_santa (original post here) where mella68 asked Santa for a historical AU. So here's a little bit of 1920s romance. ♥ (It's not specifically Lord John & Rodney, but it certainly could be. *g*)
2. Title inspired by 'Snow' by Archibald Lampman:
Then all is silent, and the snow
Falls, settling soft and slow.
The evening deepens, and the gray
Folds closer earth and sky;
The world seems shrouded far away
3. Thank you to my art betas - lantean_drift & xanthe.
4. Resources: SGA & Downton Abbey screen caps, plus brushes are my own.

Coming soon to AO3.

Teaser:

( World, far away )

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Have a Very Supernatural Christmas!

2012-12-24T15:05:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

With all good wishes for the holidays!
*hugs*

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Fic: You've got mail

2012-12-24T14:55:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

You've got mail
by
Bluespirit

Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G
Summary: A bit of festive fun.
Genre: fluff
Warnings: none
Spoilers: none
Word count: ~170
Disclaimer: The following story is a work of fiction. The characters and universe are the property of Stargate (II) Productions, Showtime/Viacom, MGM/UA, Double Secret Productions, Gekko Productions and the Sci-Fi Channel. This fic is meant solely for entertainment purposes and no copyright infringement is intended.

Notes:
This is a teeny, tiny ficlet that I included with my virtual holiday gifts this year & one of my lovely friends *waves at tarlanx* suggested that I share it with everyone else. So here it is - just a snippet of the boys being festive. ♥

Coming soon to AO3.

( Happy holidays! )

Happy holidays to one & all!

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Art: Hidden Treasures

2012-12-06T10:43:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Title: Hidden Treasures
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Medium: digital manipulation
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G
Genre: AU, Harlequin pastiche, romance
Series: American Romance Library
Summary: It definitely wasn't the years, it was the mileage...

Notes:
1. This is my (belated - sorry!) birthday prezzie for the kind & sweet hilde! I hope you had a wonderful day & enjoy the boys in their latest adventure! ♥
2. Thank you to my lovely xanthe for betaing & for coming up with the title. :)

Coming soon to AO3.

Teaser:

( Hidden Treasures )

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Art: Wanting to Believe

2012-11-11T10:31:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Title: Wanting to Believe
Fandom: X Files
Medium: digital manipulation
Pairing: Mulder/Skinner
Rating: G
Genre: AU, Harlequin pastiche, romance
Series: American Romance Library
Summary: An unexpected visitor spells trouble for the sleepy town of Water View - and for its sheriff...

Notes:
1. This is a little birthday gift for my sweet & lovely xanthe. ♥ She's absolutely wonderful! We've been friends for forever, & I thought I'd go back to the fandom where we first met for some prezzie-inspiration! Hope you enjoy the boys, Xanthe!
2. Thank you to lantean_drift for betaing - even when she's up to her eyes with theatre stuff! *mwah*

Also at AO3.

Teaser:

( Wanting to Believe )

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Fic: To cross this line

2012-10-24T11:08:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

To cross this line
by
Bluespirit

Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G
Summary: Rodney's life changes forever.
Genre: AU, romance
Warnings: none
Spoilers: none
Word count: ~1,050
Disclaimer: The following story is a work of fiction. The characters and universe are the property of Stargate (II) Productions, Showtime/Viacom, MGM/UA, Double Secret Productions, Gekko Productions and the Sci-Fi Channel. This fic is meant solely for entertainment purposes and no copyright infringement is intended.

Notes:
1. It's my birthday! \o/ As this is the year of 'The Hobbit' (yay!!), I've decided to be a little bit Hobbit-like myself & give a gift to everyone else. *g* So, here it is - a little bit of McSheppy romance. (I hope you like it!)
2. Thank you to lantean_drift & xanthe for first rate beta duties. ♥
3. Title taken from 'True' by Ryan Cabrera.

Also at AO3.

( To cross this line )

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Fic: Hush

2012-10-21T10:13:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Hush
by
Bluespirit

Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Rodney notices something.
Genre: established relationship, fluff
Warnings & spoilers: none
Word count: 150
Disclaimer: The following story is a work of fiction. The characters and universe are the property of Stargate (II) Productions, Showtime/Viacom, MGM/UA, Double Secret Productions, Gekko Productions and the Sci-Fi Channel. This fic is meant solely for entertainment purposes and no copyright infringement is intended.

Notes:
A teeny, tiny bit of Rodney consciousness for the lovely zinfic on her birthday! ♥

Also at AO3.

( Hush )

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Art: The Cabin Series (a graphic for Madison)

2012-07-05T18:08:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Title: The Cabin Series (a graphic for Madison)
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Medium: digital manipulation
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G

Notes:
1. A little something for the very lovely sgamadison on her birthday! ♥
2. This is a graphic for Madison's fabulous collection of stories called 'The Cabin Series'.

( click )

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Sticky post: a master list for my fic & artwork

2012-03-23T11:47:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Master List: Stargate Atlantis & Hewligan fic
Master List: Stargate Atlantis & Hewligan art
Master List: Hawaii Five-O fic & art
Master List: Lord of the Rings RPS fic & art
Master List: other art (NCIS, X Files, Supernatural)

♥

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Art: Law and Order

2012-02-10T08:14:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Title: Law and Order
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Medium: digital manipulation
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G
Genre: AU, Harlequin pastiche, romance
Series: American Romance Library
Summary: The last thing Rodney McKay was looking for was love...

Notes:
1. This is my contribution to the fabulous Valentine's Day art fest over at sgaartvalentine & as it's for Valentine's Day, an addition to my Harlequin-esque bookshelf seemed particularly appropriate. *g* Happy (early) Valentine's Day, folks! ♥
2. Thank you to my lovely xanthelj for betaing. :)

Also at AO3.

Teaser:

( Law and Order )

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Valentine's Day art fests!

2012-01-07T07:57:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

The annual Valentine's Day art fests are running again over at sgaartvalentine & h5oartvalentine.

If you'd like to take part as an artist or leave a prompt for some art that you'd like to see, then do pop over & check out the details. (It's a very easy-going challenge with very few rules. *g*)

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Valentine's Day art fests!

2012-01-07T07:57:00Z

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My fic & art review of 2011

2012-01-05T15:12:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

This is a little late, but I wanted to do my usual annual round-up.

2011 wasn't a great year for me in terms of my health - & unfortunately that did impact on my creativity (a lot). I had two cancer scares, a major surgery & I'm still trying to cope with an on-going issue that had me in hospital as recently as last week. I really, really hope that 2012 is better! :)

Anyway - here are the stats:

Stories: 22
Words: ~ 15,000
Manips: 23
Cartoons: 2
Icon sets: 3
Fandoms: 5

My personal highlights:
That's actually a tough one, though I suppose that I should feel happy to have managed to create anything considering how I've been feeling. I did have a lot of fun with my American Romance Library, & I'm also really proud to have organised (& taken part in) 8 art challenges during the year. I was also thrilled to be nominated for (& to win) several GateFic Awards. :)

Disappointments:
+ I'm disappointed not to have written more. I wrote over 90,000 words in 2010 but only managed 15,000 in 2011.
+ I commented in my 2010 review about feeling disconnected from fandom, & I'm afraid that I still feel that way. It's great that so many new people have come into SGA, but they seem very focussed on their own thing & I feel a little like a dinosaur. I was also quite hurt by the response from some people when I branched out into writing H5O as well as SGA.
+ As I've created more art this year, I've been disappointed to see how often art seems to be viewed as something less than fic - as just a precursor. It's great if art can inspire a story to be written, but it can simply be a standalone piece to be enjoyed on its own merits, too. It can be disheartening to an artist to be repeatedly asked 'where's the fic?' without even a comment for the art that has been worked on for so long.

Moving into 2012:
To be honest, I'm not sure. I really hope that I can rekindle my muse. I actually have so many stories that I want to write (& that play out daily in my head), but I just can't seem to commit them to paper (well, keyboard/monitor.) To try & get through this, I've signed up for the McShep 'Still in love' challenge because everything does come down to John & Rodney for me - & if anyone can get me writing again, it will be those two. ♥

I'd like to thank everyone who has helped & supported me during this really difficult year - especially my wonderful team of betas - I really, really appreciate your friendship & thoughtfulness.
*hugs*
Thank you. ♥

So, onto the fic & art:

( Stargate Atlantis )
( Hewligan )
( Hawaii Five-O (2010) )
( NCIS )
( Lord of the Rings RPS )
( Awards )

So, I just want to say a final thank you for reading & viewing throughout the year. And special thanks to everyone who has taken the time to comment (at LJ, via email or at AO3.) Please know that it means the world to me (especially when things haven't been going too well) & that every comment is gratefully received & cherished. ♥
*hugs*

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My fic & art review of 2011

2012-01-05T15:12:00Z

Art: New Day

2012-01-03T12:06:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Title: New Day
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Medium: digital manipulation
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: G
Genre: established relationship, romance
Summary: John & Rodney take a little shore leave...

Notes:
1. This is my contribution to sga_art_santa 2011 (original post here) where danceswithgary asked Santa for a romantic interlude! ♥
2. Thank you to my art betas, lantean_drift & xanthelj for their help & support.
3. Resources post.

Also at AO3.

Teaser:

( New Day )

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Art: New Day

2012-01-03T12:06:00Z

Art: Wonders of the Universe

2012-01-03T11:26:00Z

Posted by: bluespirit-star.livejournal.com

Title: Wonders of the Universe
Medium: digital manipulation
Fandom: Hawaii Five-O + Stargate Atlantis
Pairing: Steve/Danny
Rating: G
Genre: AU, crossover, romance
Summary: Even hurtling through space in a flying city - 'Cities shouldn't fly, Steven. It goes against every law of nature - like pineapple on pizza…' - Steve only has eyes for Danny.

Notes:
1. This is my contribution to h5o_art_santa 2011 (original post here). My recipient, anuminis, mentioned a 5-0/SGA crossover & so how could I resist? ♥
2. Thank you to my beta elves, lantean_drift & xanthelj, for their help & support.
3. Resources.

Also at AO3.

Teaser:

( Wonders of the Universe )

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Art: Wonders of the Universe

2012-01-03T11:26:00Z