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[dicedragonjo]

I wasn't the LuaW anon but seeing your post about them inspired me. LuaW is easily one of my favorite fics. And I understand if you've lost interest in it, like I totally get that. And if you never want to work on it again, that's fine. But please keep writing! I really love your work.

Howdy! I’m really glad to hear that you’re enjoying the fic.

It isn’t so much that I’ve lost interest in it, but rather that burnout and life hit me pretty hard at the same time. The fandom got pretty upsetting for a while and I had to take a big step backwards, which broke my updating schedule. On top of that, I got a new full time job over the summer and took on some pretty intense costuming projects, which ate up most of my time. I DO intend to finish the fic, but I have no idea when that’ll actually happen. I guess I’ll just keep plugging away at it and we’ll see!

Thank you again for your kind message.

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[dicedragonjo]

Hello! I found you fiction Look up and Wonder one week ago and I wanted to say it is the BEST THING EVER. I hate reading, i really do, and that is why i prefer to read mangas, the drawings and picturea help me. But your writing... your story... it makes me "look up and wonder" how you can write so well. I've been reading with my friends and we are obsessed. It's the only thing we talk about now. Are you planning on finishing it! It is awesome and ot would be a shame to just leave it there! ❤

Hi aedumm! Thank you for your kind word, I’m really glad that you and your friends are enjoying it.

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[dicedragonjo]

I know you've lost a lot of steam (interest? drive?) on LUaW, but I wanted to tell you-- I appreciate that you're still going. I've been following it for a long time, and as a huge fan of Firefly and McHanzo, it's one of my favourite longfics to date. You breathe so much life into both fandoms it's like reading a love letter to them with every chapter. LUaW destroys me from the inside out and I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank-you.

Honestly, it’s mostly been physical and mental health that’s affected my steam more than anything. I caught a terrible case of bronchitis that I’m still trying to shake and being unemployed has hit me pretty hard. I’m really glad that you’re still invested in the fic, even with as erratic as it is. I’m hoping that I get a job soon and get healthy so I can get back to writing more. Thank you for your support, it means more than you know.

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[dicedragonjo]

I'm honestly losing my goddamn mind I just spent all night from 12 am to 8 am reading Look Up and Wonder and jesus I feel like my life is fundamentally changed forever? Like fuck you that fic ruined my life?? I can't read another fic again they're all going to pale in comparison. And then I find out that I already follow you on Tumblr for your art so double fuck you you multitalented god of a human? Are you even human? I'm crying and emotional I'll leave a comment on ao3 when I calm down never😂

Part 2. But seriously how are you so artistically skilled AND such a fucking good writer?? That plot twist got me so shook I was near hyperventilating christ my dude you're murdering everyone. To think I never started this fic for so long because I never watched firefly, god I was a fool and now I'm an even bigger fool for having read it all, im floating in post-fic shock it was so good I have no other way than to aggressively compliment you you fucking madman

Excuse me while I lie here and soak this in for a while.

Honestly, this fic began as a guilty pleasure that combined two things I really enjoyed and I never expected it to catch on like it has. I wanted it to be approachable for both Firefly and Overwatch fans, even if they had never touched the other part of the crossover. It seems to have worked! (Also the multiply hobbies thing is more a result of me having the attention span of a squirrel, so I have to have lots of things to work on!)

I’m glad you like (or maybe like isn’t the right word...) the fic and I hope you get a kick out of the next couple of updates as well! It’s going to be a lot of fun.

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[dicedragonjo]

Your Look up and Wonder story is incredible!!! I just wanted to tell you that!! Your story has captivates me and is (not exaggerating at all) my favorite story on AO3. Keep up the good work!!!

That’s such high praise, thank you so much! I’m really glad that you like it and I hope that you’ll enjoy where I’m planning to take it next! There’s still plenty of adventure left to go.

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[dicedragonjo]

Hey, just dropping in to let you know that you did amazing on chapter 26, it was spectacular, like seriously! It sent me through a roller coaster of hope, mystery, despair, and curiosity. This chapter was well worth the wait, and I'm excited to read the next one (totally at your own pace, self care before this please). Your just such a good writer it makes me wanna scream how much I enjoy your style. Also I was totally wrong about the source of his MPD, but I am totally digging it. Good tidings.

I’m really glad you enjoyed it! I’m sorry that it took me so long to write, I’m afraid that I hit a serious wall and had to take a couple steps backwards to climb over it. I guess that’s how things go! Hopefully the next update won’t take nearly as long - I’m looking forward to it and the ones that follow. Lots of adventure and excitement still to come! ((And I won’t say you were entirely wrong. We may know a bit about his backstory, but there’s a lot about Jesse that’s yet to come to light!))

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[dicedragonjo]

Hey are you the author of the Look Up and Wonder fic? I just recently read it and loved every second of it! I'm thinking of doing art for it and I want to know who to tag and such

That is indeed me! I’m on a short break right now, but I’m building back up my writing power so I can start posting chapters again soon. I’d LOVE for you to tag me in anything you decide to do for LUaW!

#fanart gives me life I stg #ask mj #LUaW ask #just-a-lil-bit

[dicedragonjo]

i just binge read LUaW and. i am thoroughly amazed by your storytelling skills. I dont know anything about Firefly but your fic has made me want to watch it. Also: as painful as the past few chapters have been, I am so delighted that you are writing this atypically. I suffer from PTSD and holy cow that Gunslinger mode version of McCree had me Feeling Some Type Of Way. Youre phenomenal and i look forward to seeing how you develop the story. 💕

Ahhhm, thank you so much! My fic doesn’t have very much tie in to the Firefly series yet (mostly scenery and reavers) but I’m hoping to have a much bigger part for it to play soon now that things are getting serious. 

I’m also really glad that you connected with how I write Jesse. It’s been a bit of a struggle for me trying to portray him in the way I know that he needs to be based on his backstory and it’s taken its toll on me emotionally and mentally. I hope once some more of his background is revealed people will understand why he is the way he is, but until then I’m really glad that you like it. I appreciate the support.

#ask MJ #LUaW ask #goodsweetboy #I've got a fair bit of backlash about how I've written him as the Gunslinger so it's REALLY nice to have someone who likes it

[dicedragonjo]

I love luaw so much it's made me cry like five times keep up the good work

I’m so torn between feeling guilty for making you cry and feeling as pleased as a fox in a hen house for the exact same reason! Still, I’m glad that you seem to be enjoying it, crying and all! Can’t wait to make you do it again.

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[dicedragonjo]

I actually feel like there’s a squirrel running around in my guts. Finally all caught up with LUaW. It is AMAZING. I am hyperventilating/screaming at your story. Send help.

kdsjfksdjfklsdjfla THANK YOU I HOPE THE SQUIRREL GETS OUT SAFELY

#but really thank you so much #Anonymous #luaw ask

[dicedragonjo]

aaaaaa my dude i just read the new chapter of luaw and im in love with your writing so much??? i love your fic i cant stop thinking abt all the Drama and the excellent story im thrilled (also, it's cool if you take your time to do things, your well being is more important

There is A Lot of Drama going on, that’s for sure! Clearly we’re taking a short break from gun battles to dig into something a bit more personal. Thank you so much for your support and I’m glad you’re enjoying the story!

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[dicedragonjo]

my dude, that new chapter of LUaW was great i was about to go to sleep but saw the update and read it instead and let me say i love your writting and i love my boys and also suffering

I’m honestly surprised that y’all are enjoying the suffering. I mean, I knew it was coming because I’ve got this all plotted out and figured I’d lose a bunch of people at this point but instead you thank me. Thanks to you too, I guess? The suffering is mostly over at this point - it’s time to move on to other stages of the relationship! Specifically rage and reunions. It’s going to be so much fun

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[dicedragonjo]

I just had to come tell you how much I'm enjoying Look Up and Wonder here, as well. Because I have no words for how much I love this fic (I try to word in comments but I'm always so blown away by the new chapter!). It's just such an exquisite fic. The characterisation and the story telling is just so nuanced and exciting and even though it's seriously hurting my heart at the moment I know the payoff is going to be EPIC. Thank you for such a wonderful fic!

Oh gracious, thank you very much! I’m really glad you’re enjoying it despite the point it’s at (which is very gloomy, I’ll be the first to admit). I’m really hoping that you’ll like the direction I’m taking it after this. As I described to a friend, the relationship up to this point has been built on a tower of toothpicks since most of it was either a lie or had a base built on necessity. Now that it’s all smashed to pieces, I can start building it back up on a more solid base of bricks. 

Anyway, thank you for your kind comments both here and on Ao3. I hope you have an awesome day!

#ask MJ #LUaW ask #emotionalmorphine #sdafkjsdljkfaslkdjf #getting a message about my fics always makes me a little giddy #which I know is ridiculous #but it does

[dicedragonjo]

that new chapter it's just *clenches fist* holy shit i am sad cant wait for the next one im excited

Hahaha, this one was definitely the low spot of the whole fic if you ask me. Things start to get back on an adventurous track in the next chapter! I’m glad you’re enjoying it (or just being made sad by it?)

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[dicedragonjo]

Why do you hurt me like this

Because my plot outline told me too.

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[dicedragonjo]

+softly+ oh no. i'm ... not ... reADY

Neither was I, if it makes you feel any better. 

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