Rowaelin Writers Appreciation Post
trying to spread the love for rowaelin writers tonight, so here's a list I cobbled together of writers who make absolutely wonderful contributions to the fandom. This is by no means a comprehensive list! This is made by my late night brain here, so I know I missed a lot of people. If you want a comprehensive list, check out the masterlist I made
But here are just some wonderful writers I can think of, and I just want to thank all of you fanfic writers out there for what you do for us, and what you offer us.
I know it's difficult when you don't get as many notes as you hoped for, or as many comments as you hoped for, i fall into the same trap a lot, thinking that no one cares about what i post, but that's not true! There are so many people out there who appreciate what you do, me included, and i just want to emphasize that!
And readers! Try to show a little love, if you don't already. Interaction is what fuels us as writers, it's what shows us that what we post is wanted, and while everyone says to write for yourself, it's a little difficult to find the motivation when you think no one is reading what you're putting so much time into.
So put yourself out there! Don't feel embarassed, even a reblog or just a heart emoji means the world ❤️
Fun idea: comment on this post with your favorite rowaelin fic you've read recently!! spread the love!
to end this post, i'd like to just emphasize my gratitude, from the bottom of my heart, that i feel for everyone in the fandom, writers, artists, readers alike. Thank you for making this little corner of tumblr a great place to be in!!!
@whimsicallyreading
@rowanaelinn
@leiawritesstories
@elentiyawhitethorn
@tomtenadia
@backtobl4ck
@highqueenofelfhame
@house-of-galathynius
@manonblaqkbeak
@shyvioletcat
@westofmoon
@live-the-fangirl-life
@writtenonreceipts
@the-regal-warrior
@heirofflowers
@imaginedhaven
@punkassbookjockey26
@rowaelinrambling
@thewraithsofmorhogg
@snelbz
@theladyofdeath
@starseternalnighttriumphant
@alifletcher2012
@talkfantasytome
@letstakethedawn
@gracie-rosee
@ladykreads
@charincharge
@llyncooljones
@louiseleblancdiggory
@sassyhobbits
@seasonofthewicth
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Will you continue the rowalin fic? I just love how you wrote them so much
Haha I don’t like doing sequels cus I suck at it (as you can see from my repertoire) 😭 but thank you! I’m not a huge tog writer, those were the only two requests for tog in my inbox from like 3 years ago and I hadn’t read the books in a while so that was a shot in the dark for me 🙈 but I can point you to @charincharge and @highqueenofelfhame whom I know has written/are currently writing tog!
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Positivity Tag Game
Thanks for the tag, @macabremoons! :D Gently tagging @asomeoneperson @breath-of-eternity @crowandmoonwriting @camillenrose @daughter-of-inklings and anyone else who wants to join!
1. What motivates you to write?
Pretty much anything! It might happen spontaneously or be from music, movies, books, random things that happen, etc.
2. A line/short snippet of your writing that you are most proud/happy of. If not maybe share a line of someone else's work you love (just please credit them)
"The statue stood tall and proud above the crowd, her expression soft and sorrowful, reaching up as if trying to grasp the stars above."
3. Which OC makes you smile every time you think/talk about them and what are they like?
Ev and Kei. 100% Ev and Kei. They're just so fun to write and I love coming up with little interactions between them. Ev is pretty quiet and reserved, while Kei is more outgoing.
4. What process of writing do you enjoy the most?
Reading the finished drafts :') But seriously, I love actually writing. Just seeing the words come pouring out onto the page and knowing that I made that.
5. What part of writing do you think you are the best at? (Yes stroke your own ego it's okay)
Probably descriptions? I definitely have some dialogue ones that I am so proud of though.
6. What is something in the writeblr community is most enjoyable?
Everyone is so friendly here!! I also love how willing everyone is to talk about their WIPs and really enjoy reading about what everyone else is writing.
7. A writing tool/device you use that helps you with writing? (It could be speech to text, a writing program etc)
Nothing specific? I write in my Notes app.
8. A piece of worldbuilding that you like in your own story? (It could be the magic system, a particular place in the story, a law etc)
I really like the worldbuilding I did for the deities. How their lives and deaths work, the afterlives for each world, etc.
9. What piece of advice would you say to encourage others to write if they are having a rough patch?
Don't be discouraged. It’s okay to step away for a while and take a break if you want to.
10. Tag some people whose works you love/have been your biggest supporters
@charincharge @shyvioletcat @wraiths-of-morhogg @asomeoneperson
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I tagged 459 of my posts in 2022
#ask - 92 posts
#self reblog - 69 posts
#ask game - 56 posts
#anon - 30 posts
#moodboard - 30 posts
#tbr - 20 posts
#fic rec - 16 posts
#my writing - 12 posts
#writtenonreceipts - 10 posts
#you’re a mystery to me - 10 posts
Longest Tag: 126 characters
#i think the way you’re doing it now is fine but you could always say ‘there’s going to be ___ in most chapters so be prepared’
My Top Posts in 2022:
#5
Mirror Mirror
CW: language
AN: cute fluff piece placed somewhere in canon based on this post
Fluff//1180 words
Rhys rolled over, his arms rising above his head as he stretched and let out a long yawn.
“Has dearest High Lord Rhysand finally completed his beauty sleep for the afternoon?”
Rhys popped one eye open to find his mate seated at the desk in their bedroom, scrawling some notes on a stack of papers. Since the end of the war Feyre had taken on a great deal of their newly shared responsibilities. Rhys knew that while she had the dedication and the loyalty to be a more than deserving High Lady, she hadn’t had any training for the job and was adjusting to the administrative aspects of it. Still, she worked day and night to get things done without complaint, though Rhys could see the relief shining in her eyes whenever a break presented itself.
“Good morning, darling,” Rhys rasped.
Feyre sent him a smirk as she wrote another line.
Rhys’ foggy head began to clear from the haze of sleep and he sat up. He didn’t miss Feyre’s wayward glance as the sheets fell, revealing his bare torso and nearly what was below, and he grinned.
Noticing his amusement, Feyre rolled her eyes. “I was just about to wake you. You and Cassian are supposed to be sparring in twenty minutes.”
“I’m so happy to have you reminding me, darling. I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
She raised a delicate eyebrow. “Cauldron only knows how you managed all those centuries before you met me. Go get dressed.”
“Yes, ma’am.” Rhys gave his mate a small salute.
Feyre glared at the gesture, but there was no bite to it.
He climbed out of bed, pressed a kiss to Feyre’s temple, and sauntered into the bathroom to wash up.
It was only when he was dressed in his fighting leathers and ready to leave that Rhys realized something had seemed different about Feyre this morning. Her hair? Clothes? Rhys couldn’t place a finger on it, but all of a sudden he was wracking his brain to picture his mate’s face and think of what had been off this morning.
Maybe he hadn’t had enough beauty sleep. Rhys shook off the nagging sensation that something was different and left their home.
—
“Did he say anything?”
Feyre glanced up from the neat stack of paperwork she’d just gone through and organized.
Azriel stood in the doorway to her bedroom, having arrived without notice as usual. He was casually leaning against the doorframe in leathers that told Feyre he’d been working out, his sword hanging from his waist.
Feyre frowned and looked back down.
A soft chuckle left Azriel and Feyre scowled. She grabbed a jeweled necklace off her desk and tossed it at the male without comment.
“I told you he wouldn’t.”
Feyre looked back up and crossed her arms. “I really need to stop talking bets with you.”
“Indeed. I’d also advise against having this much faith in Rhysand while he’s still half asleep.”
Feyre sighed. “Maybe so, but with the number of comments I’ve gotten about my dazzling, stunning, breathtaking blue-grey eyes, you’d think he’d notice they were green today.”
Azriel’s lips turned upward. “Maybe you could try something a little more extreme tomorrow to teach your mate a lesson for paying his lovely mate so little attention.”
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#4
congrats on 550!! For whichever ship that sings to you, but maybe elorcan?
“ you were always there when i needed you. let me repay the favor. “
Secrets and Surgery
CW: language, drug use (for a surgery), mentions of blood
AN: The only elorcan I’ve written so far has been for yamtm but I’ve been wanting to do more so I’m glad I got this prompt! Thanks babe <3 Also, I currently do not have a tag list for elorcan, so maybe let me know if you want to be tagged? I can’t promise I’ll write them too frequently but I’m sure I’ll do more at some point so :)
Fluff//3285 words
“You don’t have to do this.”
“I definitely do.”
“You definitely don’t.”
“I most certainly do. Shut up and stop arguing with me.”
Elide pouted. “I feel so bad asking you.”
An eye roll was all she got in response to that.
“It’s just!” Elide sighed. “I know we’re not super close and this is a lot to ask—”
“Let me stop you write there, Lochan, before you deafen me with your little spiel about what a monster you are for asking me.” Lorcan crossed his arms. “You’re having your wisdom teeth taken out, not getting a kidney removed. All I have to do is drive you there, sit in the waiting room with my laptop and a book for a couple hours, then drive you home and make sure you’re icing your face and eating mush. I work from home so I can just have my laptop up while I sit with you, it’s not a big deal.”
“I guess not,” Elide said. “I would have asked Aelin if she’d been in town, though—”
Lorcan interrupted her yet again. “I know you would have, but she’s not, and I’m here, and I don’t mind.” He smirked. “Besides, watching you high on whatever drugs they give you will make it so worth it. Maybe I’ll get to hear some juicy secrets if you’re loopy enough.”
That. That right there. The whole what if I tell him something embarrassing while I’m hyped up on laughing gas thing was why Elide had started backtracking as soon as she’d asked Lorcan this favor. And she wasn’t concerned with sharing a humiliating story or doing a funky dance in front of him. Well, okay, maybe Elide was a little bit worried about that.
But mostly, Elide was petrified that she wouldn’t be able to hold back the fact that she had a huge crush on the man sitting before her. How would she manage a day with Lorcan, on drugs, and not let that slip?
“But still…” Elide started, desperately searching for an alternative.
“But what? Are you going to drive yourself home while high and dripping blood?”
Elide shrugged. If that was what it took, she wanted to say, but she figured voicing that opinion wouldn’t help her case.
“Listen.” Lorcan’s tone turned more serious. “You were always there when I needed you. Let me repay the favor.”
Elide blinked, entirely unprepared for him to say anything like that. She knew she’d supported him after his parents had passed away last year, but she hadn’t realized how much that had meant to Lorcan.
“Okay,” she rasped.
And all of a sudden, there was no going back.
—
“You are a baaaaaad nurse.”
Lorcan lifted his head from his book and watched as Yrene, the doctor’s assistant who had introduced herself the them prior to the surgery, rolled Elide through the doorway.
Yrene gave Elide an amused glance as she rolled the wheelchair out. “Why’s that?”
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#3
@rowanaelinn just inspired a rant about Aedion Ashryer so here we go
Aedion is so sweet, he cares about everything and everyone, maybe more than he’d like. He really feels everything and the way he thinks is just so realistic to me. He’s gone through so much trauma that seems to be discounted by a lot of people—losing his mother, later his cousin, aunt & uncle, friends, and home, being forced into a war he didn’t want, being forced to turn into a murderer for the very tyrant who killed his family, and so much more. Aelin herself told Rowan if he was truly working for the king she wouldn’t blame him for it one bit after everything that had happened. Despite this, Aedion still resisted as best as he could. As soon as Aelin saved him and reentered his life, he backed her. He fought by her side every step of the way. With Lysandra, he was always kind and as much as he grew to care about her, he never pushed anything on her because of what she’d gone through as a prostitute. In general, Aedion was just always compassionate and kind, and ruthless to the people who threatened his loved ones. He is one of the most realistic people I’ve read about in the way he processes situations and handles stress. He’s very loyal to the people who mean a lot to him and wouldn’t betray them for the world.
One of the main things I see people hating on Aedion for is the way he treated Lysandra after Aelin was taken by Maeve, so here are my thoughts on that:
Do I understand why he acted like that? Of course. His cousin had been kidnapped and he spent each day not knowing whether she was still alive or not. To add onto that, he’d spent years and years of his life believing the same beloved cousin to be dead. Losing her all over again was traumatizing beyond imagination. Instead of having time to grieve properly, he had to spend his time organizing soldiers and fighting a war, which gave him no time to properly decompress and work through his emotions. Lysandra, being the only one to know of Aelin’s plan, and who also did nothing about it, was the natural target for his despair. She made a decision to follow Aelin’s lead that resulted in Aelin gone, and without Aelin there to be mad at personally, Lys was by far the most obvious person to blame because people who lose someone do, always, love to find someone to blame. Especially Aedion in this case, who felt a lot of responsibility for his younger cousin and felt he had failed her in not protecting her properly. Wanting to blame someone is a natural response when one blames themself, which Aedion most certainly did considering how much responsibility he takes on for everyone. Basically, I would have been shocked if all that played out and Aedion wasn’t pissed off with Lysandra.
Does all this explanation mean I condone his behavior? Absolutely not! It was a crappy way to treat someone and Aedion never should have taken his frustration out on Lys, especially in the cruel, humiliating ways he did. It was a horrible thing to do. People debate about whether Lys was right to follow Aelin’s plan, and I personally agree with what she did and support her all the way, but regardless of whether what she did was right, no one should be treated that way. But everyone—especially people under that much stress—make mistakes, which is a common theme with Aedion. Like Aelin, he feels a lot of anger at the world, and when there’s nowhere to funnel it he lashes out and makes poor decision. Exactly like his cousin, as evidenced by six books of Aelin screwing people over and being an asshole—yet pretty much everyone here loves her the same. To add on to a rationale of his actions, Aedion also made the effort to beg for forgiveness. And while that’s absolutely up to you whether or not to accept him after that, it is canon that Lys forgave him. Despite the way she was treated by him, she was willing to give him a second chance, which I think says more about it alone than all the paragraphs I’ve written thus far.
To sum it up, I love Aedion Ashryver with all my heart not because he’s perfect but because he isn’t and I hope he spends the rest of his life happy and healthy and surrounded by people he loves.
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My #1 post of 2022
You Belong with Me
Based on the Taylor Swift song
CW: language, a little kissing
AN: I’ve been working on this for a damn long time and I was having a lot of trouble with it but thanks to @rowaelinismyotp’s proofreading and suggestions this finally made it to you all (thank you so much Anna)
Masterlist//4955 words
“Sorry babe, I didn’t mean it like that.”
Aelin glanced up, eyeing the door curiously.
“Seriously, Lyria, I only meant—” A pause. “No, but—”
Aelin held her breath as she listened to the barely audible voice of her best friend.
“I was joking, Lyr, I wasn’t trying to offend you. I’m sorry.”
Aelin furrowed her brow and averted her gaze back to her schoolwork, but her eyes glazed over, making it impossible not to continue eavesdropping.
“I can’t, I’m at Aelin’s right now.” Rowan sighed. “We’re just doing schoolwork. I need to go.”
Aelin couldn’t make out what Lyria was saying, but she was angry enough that Aelin could hear her voice on the phone through the door. She frowned and stabbed her pencil at her paper angrily.
The only reason Aelin didn’t tell Rowan how she felt was because she wanted him to be happy. Well, also because she was a coward. But mostly for his sake. And yet, what good did it do if Rowan wasn’t happy with his girlfriend? He may think he was, but Aelin knew him better than he knew himself.
“Yeah, see you tomorrow. Love you.”
A wave of numbness washed over Aelin.
He had not said that before. He had never said that before. And Rowan told her everything, which meant she should have known if he’d said “I love you” to Lyria.
This could not be happening.
Aelin squeezed her eyes shut, fighting off tears. The doorknob creaked and Aelin opened them once more, leaning over her binder and summoning a look of concentration.
Rowan stepped in and shut the door behind him.
“Hey.”
Aelin looked up and smiled happily, no trace of upset on her face.
“Hey. Everything okay?”
Rowan’s smile dimmed slightly. “Yeah, everything’s fine. Just a misunderstanding.”
Aelin nodded and smiled harder, ignoring the false tone in his voice. She patted the bed beside her, and Rowan climbed on the mattress, sprawling out and picking up a pencil.
Now that Rowan was off the phone, Aelin turned the music back up. Noticing the song and remembering Lyria’s eyeroll upon hearing Aelin listen to it last week, Aelin turned it up farther.
And in addition to spiting that bitch who’d clawed her way into Aelin’s life, maybe the noise would help drown out the roaring in her head.
It was a win-win.
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I posted 14,823 times in 2022
That's 3,888 more posts than 2021!
648 posts created (4%)
14,175 posts reblogged (96%)
Blogs I reblogged the most:
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@draculasswife
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@charincharge
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I tagged 12,035 of my posts in 2022
Only 19% of my posts had no tags
#tfota - 3,047 posts
#holly black - 2,895 posts
#jurdan - 2,860 posts
#thank you for the reblog! ❤️ - 2,172 posts
#fae shit - 1,703 posts
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#hchc vibes - 851 posts
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#my writing - 655 posts
Longest Tag: 135 characters
#like i want to say more but i'm working and my brain is just !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ that's the only thing i can think rn :')
My Top Posts in 2022:
#5
Jurdan proposals be like 😌💍✨
394 notes - Posted November 4, 2022
#4
i think the fact that cardan annotated one of his books for school is not talked about enough. hes such a bookworm and i love it so much
yes yes yes!!! this is kinda why i don't really vibe with the "Cardan is a himbo" take. like the man annotates his books and has been known to read voraciously to get what he wants. no part of that screams "head empty" to me.
of course, everyone is welcome to envision Cardan howsoever they please. and i think himbo!Cardan can certainly be a fun play on his character. it's all for the bantz, and i'm not mad at that.
but personally, i see Cardan as exceptionally intellectual. so intellectual, in fact, that it's really most of why he's so intimidating.
because here's the thing: he doesn't have much of a physical intimidation factor. he can't wield a sword or weapon of any kind. he hasn't learned to fight, not in the proper sense at least. the most he can do is like... flip a coin over his knuckles, steal the ring off your finger without you noticing, and demolish you in a fashion competition.
and i guess he can put you in a chokehold if you're rude to his queen lmfao.
he also could use magic to intimidate, if he wanted to. he could ensorcel mortals to get what he wanted, if he wanted to. but most of what we've seen of him using magic of any kind is to protect Jude, not scare/harm people.
i think the fact that Cardan has these magical capabilities, chooses not to use them, and still manages to get what he wants, is a very insidious kind of terrifying.
more often than not, words and knowledge are his weapons. he uses powers of observation and cleverness to his advantage. he notices things, and he's very clever about what he notices. he knows precisely how and when to press people's buttons, he has an acute social awareness, and that makes him potentially very dangerous (depending on which side of his graces you lie). especially in a world like Faerie where the great majority of people are socially inept.
just because he is in love in TWK and couldn't see that exiling Jude was not, in fact, a clever riddle and would, in fact, backfire miserably, doesn't mean he's not smart.
rather, this is what makes him so interesting! he's intelligent but not in the cold, insensitive sort of way we often see when a character is crowned with the "intelligent" trope. he clearly still has feelings and a wide breadth of emotion, and that may cause him to fuck up sometimes, but it doesn't cancel out his intelligence.
he's just not always particularly smart when it comes to Jude. but how can we fault him for that? we're all fools in love.
–Em 🖤🗡
more theories & analysis
666 notes - Posted March 18, 2022
#3
Jude waking up in Elfhame like
677 notes - Posted October 28, 2022
#2
cardan about jude:
2,239 notes - Posted June 29, 2022
My #1 post of 2022
when brains r like "today i will not brain" my brother in christ you are a brain
55,434 notes - Posted March 14, 2022
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I really liked yesterday’s chapter and everyone getting together.Also FYI u write the best smut in here like incomparable…was wondering if you could recommend some good tog fics i can read while obsessively waiting for IA’s next chapter
i am so sorry I only saw this now!!
As for great stories, there’s A Little Braver and Island Dream by @tomtenadia
Far Away From Sane by @highqueenofelfhame and her military/toxic AU is amazing too!!
Growth and One Night Standards by @sassyhobbits
More in the angst there’s Ivy and The Lucky One by @morganofthewildfire. All her One Shots are fire too
and everything written by my bestie @leiawritesstories but especially her Pirate AU!!!
And the very popular ones, I Don’t Want To Wait by @charincharge and Noisy Neighbors by @thewraithsofmorhogg
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I posted 1,396 times in 2022
That's 470 more posts than 2021!
53 posts created (4%)
1,343 posts reblogged (96%)
Blogs I reblogged the most:
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I tagged 332 of my posts in 2022
#the rookie - 73 posts
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Longest Tag: 131 characters
#in ww1984 i was like fuck saving the world you got ur mans girl live with him on a secret island and say fuck the rest of the world
My Top Posts in 2022:
#5
that fourth firework's explosion - elucien.
ao3|| masterlist || elucien masterlist || wishing you a very smutty holiday masterlist
word count: 9845
trigger warnings: language, smutty, smutty goodness.
taglist: in all my benevolence, i've decided to tag creators of elucien content in this one... hope you don't mind. @moononastring, @moodymelanist, @helion-ism, @live-the-fangirl-life, @writtenonreceipts.
their bedroom, six in the morning.
They hadn’t set their alarms last night.
That was lie, her husband absolutely had. He was ridiculous about it.
It was set up automatically on his phone, but every night he would reset it. Double, triple, quadruple check it. He really hated to be late.
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#4
peace in the noise - rowaelin month day fourteen.
ao3 || masterlist || rowaelin month ‘22 masterlist
prompt: CANON WEEK: what if... nothing bad ever happened, and they met organically. pain-free, just vibes set in the 'canon' universe.
word count: 1229
trigger warnings: language, alcohol.
tag list: @rowaelinscourt @live-the-fangirl-life @rowaelinismyotp @fireheartwhitethorn4ever @elentiyawhitethorn @rowanaelinn @autumnbabylon @leiawritesstories @backtobl4ck
a bar in varese, the evening.
Aelin was turning thirty.
Three, zero.
It was pretty fucking insignificant, people she knew were turning nine-hundred and thirty this year. But, having been brought with the knowledge that she might not settle, that she might not live past eighty-five, had made her more appreciative of her years.
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59 notes - Posted September 25, 2022
#3
drag me out to sea, set me free - throne of glass anniversary day six.
ao3 || masterlist || rowaelin masterlist || throne of glass anniversary masterlist
word count: 4057
trigger warnings: language, mentions of her trauma, smutty smutty goodness.
tag list: @live-the-fangirl-life @rowaelinismyotp @rowanaelin @fireheartwhitethorn4ever @themoonthestarsthesuriel @autumnbabylon @rowaelinscourt
skull’s bay, their room, after elena’s visit.
“They dispersed then, Aelin and Rowan slipping off to their own room.”
Fire pounded through Aelin’s veins at such speed, with such power, she deemed it a miracle of her newfound heritage that she had not yet exploded into shreds of herself.
In her mind, scrambled as it was after the night’s amorous events and Elena’s decidedly annoying visit, she knew her intactness was to be dedicated to the strong fae warrior a little to the side, a little behind her.
She knew it was the strength he lent to her so easily, that kept her from screaming and shouting. She knew it was the solid mass of him at her back that kept her from collapsing onto her weak knees. She knew it was the feel of him at her neck that kept her from crying an endless river of tears.
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59 notes - Posted August 6, 2022
#2
no fucking in the office - rowaelin month day eleven.
ao3 || masterlist || rowaelin month ‘22 masterlist
prompt: work rivals au
word count: 6633
trigger warnings: language, smut, nsfw, incredibly smutty. mentions of drugs and alcohol
tag list: @rowaelinscourt @live-the-fangirl-life @rowaelinismyotp @rowanaelin @fireheartwhitethorn4ever @elentiyawhitethorn @autumnbabylon @leiawritesstories @backtobl4ck
the office, early morning.
Glaring at Rowan Whitehorn was Aelin’s favourite thing to do. Something about narrowing her eyes, wrinkling her nose that little bit, and channelling all the hate and anger and dislike and distrust and (just in general) horrible feelings his way, satisfied a deep and yawning hunger inside of her.
So, she did.
Simple as.
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66 notes - Posted September 23, 2022
My #1 post of 2022
tell me how you really feel - elorcan.
ao3 || masterlist || elorcan masterlist
word count: 3240
trigger warnings: language, innuendo, slight sexual content.
tag list: @live-the-fangirl-life @rowaelinismyotp @rowanaelin @fireheartwhitethorn4ever @themoonthestarsthesuriel @autumnbabylon @letstakethedawn
her apartment, early hours of the morning.
Elide knows she shouldn’t have done it. She isn’t an idiot. She isn’t slow, nor is she stupid. She’s got a little dose of anxiety but that certainly isn’t enough to prompt her to screw up on such a massive scale.
It all started early one Saturday morning. And when she says early, she means at four in the morning in the college library whilst they are both starving themselves of sleep revising for exams that are in little more than seventy-two hours.
one year and two months ago, the library, four in the morning.
The words are blurring on the page, and she really isn’t sure whether the words she’s reading are about early childhood brain development, or whether they’re about the risk the lack of parental security poses for children in the foster care system.
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Thanksvember 2021
Thanksvember masterpost! This year I’m going to try to do (mostly) fics I didn’t include last year. Huge shoutout to all these fics and writers!! I appreciate each and every one of these so much!
November 1 - Going for Gold by @unhealthyfanobsession . I love @unhealthyfanobsession ‘s writing style and the way the individual character arcs come together. This Olympic AU fic had great pacing and writing. I was always on edge waiting for the next chapter!!
November 2 - I Don’t Want to Wait by @charincharge . This is 90% of the reason why I get through mondays. This Rowaelin AU is so freaking adorable and honestly the high school drama stuff hits different when you’re in pandemic high school or when you start college (it’s weirdly nostalgic but also like, whew, thank god I’m done with college applications). Anyway, this fic is the perfect amount of sweetness and suspense. I cant wait to see where it goes!
November 3 - Mr. & Mrs. Archeron by @moodymelanist . I mean, an AU where they’re both assassins but don’t know until they cross paths on opposite sides of a case?? *chefs kiss* It definitely keeps you on your toes! And the nessian is, of course, exquisite. 10/10 recommend if you’re looking for some Nessian with action.
November 4 - Wingplay by @simpingfornestaarcheron . This fic is sexy and hot as FUCK. If you’re looking for a little smutty spice, go check it out! 🔥
November 5 - Dark Roast, No Sugar by @whimsicallyreading . This rowaelin fic is coffee shop AU + a TON of angsty drama. I’m obsessed!!! I love the writing, and the pacing is just perfect — so much anticipation! Definitely recommend if you want an exciting Rowaelin fic
November 6 - In which she makes a friend by @bookstantrash . I love how Nesta opens up and getting closer to Kaelin (who, by the way, is one of my all time fav OCs), and I love Cassian and Kaelin’s interactions, too. The Nessian is obviously amazing! I love this fic and I seriously can’t recommend it enough 😍😍😍
November 7 - Let Me Be Your Home by @perseusannabeth . Regency Nessian? Uh, yes please!! Every detail about Nesta’s past hurts like a thousand paper cuts but it just makes her healing better and all the acts of kindness Cassian gives her that she’s not used to hurts in the best way. Seriously go read this right now!
November 8 - Scandalous by @arinbelle . I adore her writing (there’ll def be more of her fics on this list). This fic tho… *chefs kiss* I love a Nessian fic with sprinkles of angst and this one is like, my comfort angsty Nessian pregnancy fic. I love every single thing about it and have reread it a LOT. And I love it more each time.
November 9 - Famously in Love by @batboyazriel . First off, I love the premise for this fic! I mean, famous YouTubers that the internet ship? What’s not to love! Also, the way the narration follows all the different couples keeps the story perfectly paced. An awesome Nessian & Feysand & Elriel modern AU!
November 10 - Somewhere by @thewayshedreamed . I love her writing & narrative style so much! This fic is a rollercoaster of growing out of a toxic relationship and learning to have a more healthy love and made me feel so deeply. I really enjoyed every bit of Nessian’s progression, even when I wanted to cry.
November 11 - Come and get me by @c-e-d-dreamer . @c-e-d-dreamer ‘s writing is my newest obsession! This Nessian fic in particular gave me all the feels. 10/10 recommend!!
November 12 - Lay Down Your Burdens by @highfaelucien . Oh my gosh, @highfaelucien fics hit hard every time but this one has me drowning in bittersweet angty feels. Just all the pain and trauma and love in this one is impeccable. It’s utterly perfect and I’m so in love 😍
November 13 - Prepare for trouble, make it double by raging_fire (ao3). I’m breaking my “only fics by tumblr users” rule with this one but it deserves it. I obviously have a soft spot for Nessian pregnancy/parenting fics, but I don’t usually like OC-centric fics. This fic, which focuses on Nessian’s kids, proved me so wrong. I was so obsessed with this, the updates made my day and I even made a GC just to fangirl over it and make theories. You have to go check it out for your own sake!!!
November 14 - The Asshole from the manor on the hill by @moe8 . @moe8 has many great fics but I had to pick this amazing one in which Nesta confronts our least favorite asshole, Tomas ✨ The part 2 is great too!!
November 15 - An Exception by @confusedfandomslut . This fic 🥵🔥 I mean, modern AU with rival Nessian AND stripper Nesta? 👀 the ending is perfect too. Definitely recommend!
November 16 - For You by @rhysand-vs-fenrys . I think about this fic ALL THE TIME. I’ve reread it ALOT. Not only is it Lysaedion (!!!) smut, it’s also hilarious and adorable and just overall perfect. Some passages I think about:
“What are we?” “Pre-married.” Aedion answered instantly. When Lysandra did not respond he began adding to the list, “In love. Lovers. You are courting me. I am courting you. Engaged… Best friends? Confidants? You’re a beautiful, powerful woman and I’m… your toy?” He was less and less sure as he went on, but his answers were snarky all the same. “Two adults? Two non-humans? Roommates? Future permanent roommates? Too beautiful for our own good? Did… did I say ‘partners’ already?”
And:
“Just- if I’m being honest the wax was kind of… when we were playing with it I was fine, but I was picking drops off some very delicate parts for a week.”
November 17 - Holiday of Healing by @starbornvalkyrie & @aurips . Not only is this an adorable 6 part Nessian fic (and it’s the perfect time for a reread, now that the Holidays are coming up again!), I also love the Rowan-Nesta and Cassian-Aelin friendships 😍 This fic is seriously amazing. Go give it a read!!
November 18 - The Seven of Us by @julemmaes . A fluffy collection of oneshots about Nesta & Cassian and their 5 kids!! Literally every single one of these oneshots is so perfect and cute ♥️♥️♥️
November 19 - Nesta’s Smile is like the Sun by @vidalinav . I know from personal experience how difficult it can be to love someone who struggles with their mental health. It isn’t always easy to be supportive — often it feels like you’re useless and nothing you do rly helps them. But anyways this Nessian fic was everything I needed. I love your writing and this one hit hard, since I relate to both Cassian & Nesta.
November 20 - Made by @arinbelle . This Nessian Mafia AU fic… *chefs kiss* the PACING! The drama! The writing! The romance! The crime! Everything is absolute perfection ✨
November 21 - Boughs of Holly by @ncssian . I’m still so soft over the fact that you wrote this fic for me 🥺 I adore @ncssian ‘s writing, and her characterization of the ACOTAR-verse characters is always incredible — seriously, one of my absolute favorite fic writers and that’s saying smth bc I don’t have a life and constantly binge read fanfic. Anyway this one is super cute and perfect now that the holidays are rolling around again!
November 22 - Misplace Mail by @live-the-fangirl-life . @live-the-fangirl-life is a pro at writing fluffy cute oneshots & mini series! This series is not only hilarious, it’s also 🔥🔥🔥 Def go check out more of @live-the-fangirl-life ‘s writing if you love fluff!
November 23 - I’m here by @talkfantasytome . This Lysaedion fic series breaks my heart in the best way. It’s adorable but bittersweet and just absolute perfection. ♥️
November 24 - Supernova by @sirendeepity . I’ve only read the first chapter so far (which was phenomenal btw) but I KNOW this fic is gonna hurt like hell and I’m gonna thank it anyway. I know I’m going to be addicted to it. I love the premise, and the Nessian and the writing 😍✨
November 25 - Childhood memories by @happy-smiling-things . First off, I ADORE @happy-smiling-things writing!!! There are so many amazing Nessian fics so it was so hard to pick one. This one delves into Nesta’s past, her childhood trauma, and her growth, and I love it!!!
November 26 - Senseless by @mariamuses . This fic is such a memorable classic! It’s a little angsty — you know, because who doesn’t love a little hurt/comfort? Especially when it’s Nesta being vulnerable and Cassian trying to help her through it all? Go read it if you haven’t already!
November 27 - Your Love by @writtenonreceipts . I love all of @writtenonreceipts ‘ fics — I definitely recommend checking them all out! This one is written in a style I find really creative and interesting, and I absolutely love ♥️
November 28 - Lost by @arinbelle . This is a hauntingly beautiful fic. I cant even describe it. Just go read it when you have the emotional stability (or lack thereof) to appreciate the painful beauty.
November 29 - A favor by @ncssian . This is worthy of breaking my “no repeats from last year” rule. I cannot explain just how much I love this fic. Every single part of it is incredible. The characterization of Nesta, Cassian, and the rest of the characters within a modern context is so interesting to watch and just *chefs kiss*. Trust me, if you love nessian, you’ll love this. Do yourself a favor and go read it ;)
November 30 - A Lion’s Pride by @pitterpatterpot . This comes as a surprise to absolutely no one bc I’m obsessed with this fic and do free advertising for it 24/7. I reread it so many times that I almost memorized the whole thing so I had to take a break so that I could forget a bit and fully experience it again. The exploration of Aedion’s character is just so perfect, I love it so much. Did I recommend this fic last year? Yes ofc. Will I do it again next year? Probably. So go read it so that you can come scream about it with me ♥️
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"Cuddle-able"
Fandom: The Folk of the Air
TW: too much fluff
Summary: Jude and Cardan have to fake hate each other to avoid getting their relationship sabotaged.
a/n: i missed writing them 🥺
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"Stop! Please, Cardan stop!"
"Shhh! Someone might hear you. Lower your voice Jude."
They have absolutely no idea how they went from doing a project to him tackling her and then tickling her on his bed in his dorm room.
"Then stop poking me you idiot," Jude huffed.
Cardan went from hovering above her to lying by her side and pulled her in his side, "But I love hearing your laugh."
A blush spread on her cheeks and she giggled seeing him pout like a baby.
"I have to leave in ten minutes. Your friends are going to arrive soon."
He tightened his arms around her and she rested her head on his chest, "I hate that we have to pretend to be enemies."
Jude looked up at him and kissed his cheek, "I know but you know what happened when we became friendly at the start. It costed us a lot of hurt I don't want a repeat of that, plus I kind of like being private about this."
He nuzzled his head in the crook of her neck and murmured, "I like it too but at times it's annoying."
She hummed in reply.
Cardan peppered kissed across her face and she couldn't help but laugh.
He started bopping her nose, "You look so comfy and cuddle-able."
Jude asked with a smile, "Cuddle-able? Is that even a word?"
He hummed and his gaze went towards her lips. She hummed back in reply and they both met halfway for a kiss.
They were having a make-out session for a few minutes when they heard footsteps approaching outside the dorm room.
Jude quickly scrambled out of Cardan's bed and picked up her notepad in time when the door opened.
"I told you not to write it in this format! Now see- we're getting trouble on how to write further!"
Her back was towards the door but she knew Locke, Valerian and Nicasia were standing there.
Jude widened her eyes at him as a signal to continue their act and he scoffed, "I can't believe you Duarte! You were the one who suggested it in the first place."
"I see you two are still not working together properly."
It was Locke who said that and they all went towards his bed opposite to Cardan's.
Jude nearly rolled her eyes at his words and picked up her stuff to leave.
"I can't deal with you all. I'm leaving and if I fail because of you Greenbriar," she gestured her finger towards him, "You're going to suffer real bad."
He mouthed to her, "You're making me horny," and a ghost of smile spread on her face.
She controlled her emotions and left the dorm room, banging the door for extra measure.
On the way back to her dorm, Jude got a message from Cardan.
Cardan: God, you left me with a hard on Jude.
Jude: serves you right 😁😤
Cardan: i hate you. See you after the curfew at your dorm 😏
Jude: i hate you too. See you later if you're able to make it without getting caught 🤭
He replied back but she resumed walking towards her room with a smile all the way.
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END OF YEAR THOUGHTS
saw quite a few people do it and decided to give it a shot... wow it has been quite an eventful year. it has almost been a year since i've made my account (the anniversery's in feb/march) but i got into the sjmass world late october last year. i was on a camping trip with my friends and borrowed acotar from the public library (...yes it was because of booktok). i started reading more and fell in love. i got into the fanfic world soon after and i am so thankful for each and every one of you here who have made me feel so welcome here. this has truly become my safe haven and i really try to make everyone else's experiance as great as mine was. from the get-go, everyone was so kind and welcoming and it really kept me going during the self-isolation periods. i started writing this september so it's pretty recent but as i write and try to produce as much quality content as fast as i can, i am so in awe of the writers here who crank out AMAZING content FOR FREE so quickly. you all are literally my heroes. i am so thankful for every single one of the readers, the writers, and the content producers. you are so appreciated and i love you all so much. thank you for making 2020 one of the best years i've ever had. (and if i forgot you, that is 100% because of my exhasted brain.... i am so sorry if i did)
@themoonthestarsthesuriel @charincharge @morganofthewildfire @rowaelinrambling @tomtenadia @shyvioletcat @live-the-fangirl-life @writtenonreceipts @letstakethedawn @highqueenofelfhame @leiawritesstories @lala2sstuff @pen-paper-and-ink @heirofflowers @fireheartwhitethorn4ever @llyncooljones @moodymelanist @moononastring @story-scribbler @cloudywriter @hellodeedles @the-regal-warrior @rosegoldannie @noodlecatposts @whimsicallyreading @sayosdreams @in-love-with-caramel-macchiato @hellasblessed @house-of-galathynius @perseusannabeth @arinbelle @alifletcher2012 @starseternalnighttriumphant @punkassbookjockey26 @tswaney17 @imaginedhaven @snelbz @theladyofdeath @sassyhobbits @thewayshedreamed
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Happy New Year ♡
I don't really know what to say here since I've never done this before but here goes...
I've been on Tumblr for barely a year and I have made some really amazing friends here. I know this is cheesy and everyone does this but these people mean a lot to me and I'm so glad I have the pleasure of knowing them.
@morganofthewildfire, you were my very first friend on here. I have been reading your fics since you posted your very first one and I've been obsessed with every single thing you've written since. You're awesome! Thank you! ❤
@tswaney17 Taylor!!! I loved obsessing over elriel and talking theories with you. And don't even get me started with your phenomenal writing. You're an amazing person and I'm so glad to know you. Thank you!
@tomtenadia your writing makes me so so happy. And you are literally the sweetest person ever (...except when you make me cry with your stories lol) but still, thank you so much!!
@themoonthestarsthesuriel, @live-the-fangirl-life, @writtenonreceipts, @shyvioletcat - your writing has gotten me through this year and these past few months especially. I love reading about the characters we all love so much and I'm so glad I decided to join these fandoms because it led me to you guys- the most amazing people I know!
Some other writers I would like to thank for making this year wonderful: @perseusannabeth (thank you SO much for teaching me how to post a fic on this hellsite super easily. You are a life saver), @seasonofthewicth Kate!! you are awesome and I love you dearly. @westofmoon, @punkassbookjockey26, @rowaelinrambling, @story-scribbler, @rowanaelinn, @heirofflowers, @manonblaqkbeak, @whimsicallyreading, @imaginedhaven, @acciowests, @charincharge - you guys are all awesome.
@hellasblessed, @llyncooljones, @schattensaenger, @the-regal-warrior, @swankii-art-teacher, @mardereads19, @starswhogaze, @bookologist, @fawnandshadows, @thewayshedreamed, @thefangirlofhp, @lemonade-coolattas, @rreputatiions and anyone I may have accidentally forgotten, thank you for making 2021 suck less. I hope you all have a wonderful new year! ❤❤❤
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The Babes™ @ game day
aka our favorite MVP and his personal hype girl
Rowan and Aelin from @charincharge ‘s “I Don't Want To Wait”
I drew this thing in literally less than 24 hours, because I just had to get my feelings out after Chapter 45. I love these two idiots so much and I can't wait to see what shenanigans they get into in their senior year.
This story has become one of my favorite fanfics of all time and I just want to say THANK YOU @charincharge for writing this masterpiece! Also, I wish you all the best for your upcoming surgery! <333
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jurdan
Well, hello. I have a dark hangover over The Folk of The Air. Usually, I read fanfictions until I’m presented with a satisfying ending where I’m sure the characters will be just fine. So I’ve been reading a lot of fanfictions of Jurdan but none of them has a closure; it’s absolutely delicious to read smuts and their adventures in the mortal world and scenes in the books written more completely, but it pains me to think that someday Jude will die, for she is human. And knowing the dimension of Cardan’s love for her, I fear he won’t be okay. So to soothe my heart, I present you all great, brilliant writers with a thought (and a fair request).
Would you please write a fanfiction (you can choose the size of it, of course), where Jude makes a bargain to come back to life, precisely the same, every time she dies? In order to come back, she has to face a challenge or something of the sort and get back to the palace on her own, waking up very far away every time.
She would be an immortal mortal, if that makes sense. I would love to read Jude coming back to the palace and having to prove to Cardan and the Court of Shadows that is really her.
Could anyone write something like that and tag me on it? Pretty please.
I would really, REALLY appreciate it.
I will tag along some of the writers I’ve been reading here on Tumblr to see if they’re up for the challenge, but anyone is free to take the idea and write.
@darklesmylove @librarian-of-orynth @cruelduarte @myqueenjudeduarte @sarahjtrash @jurdannet @howtotameyourillyrian @slightlyrebelliouswriter23 @clockworkgraystairs @theoceanfaewriter @jurdanhell @thewickedkings @charincharge @sevenfreckles-for-sevenloves @anonniemousefics @insatiableorsmthn
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🍰
🍰Name one of your fave comfort fics (doesn’t have to be your all time fave).
Oof.
First off. I had to wait to answer this until I got back to work cause I created a mass spreadsheet of fics based on author and pairing. So I had to refer to that. (Can you tell I have a lot of downtime? I write a lot of my fics during work)
I can’t just pick one. These are definitely not my only ones, and not in any particular order
Close Quarters by @lady-therion
Bouquet Full of Loathing by @moononastring
A Groovy Kind of Love by @seasonofthewicth
Early Grey and Cappuccinos by @the-regal-warrior
Boys Night Out by @writtenonreceipts
Cruel Summer by @charincharge
Striking Matches by @shyvioletcat
Swipe Left by @tacmc and @snelbz
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Thank you for the ask!
🍰 Name one of your fave comfort fics (doesn’t have to be your all time fave).
Eee, gads! I have no idea. 😂 IDK if I've yet picked a fic as a comfort fic...like, none of the ones I've gone back to have been for comfort. lol Though, I guess the first year, around Christmas time, area of 'I Don't Want to Wait' by @charincharge has been revisited when I wanted to feel the fluffies. I don't need a reminder of the angst, I felt it once and that was enough, but that section is comforting. There's also a chance 'Who's Counting' by @c-e-d-dreamer may end up being one too once it's done. lol
💭 What is a headcanon you have about your own work?
I'll be honest, I don't even know if I know what that means. 😂 But, I guess, it's the part of the story I tell in my head that doesn't make it in writing? In which case, I'm sure I have many.
One I can actually remember and is one of my bigger ones is about Twisted Panties. I've now, in the companion piece "Mistletoe Bonuses", confirmed that Aelin first went to that book store as a suggestion from Elide. But in my head, Elide was definitely trying to set up Aelin and Rowan, and she also semi-talked Aelin down after Rowan was a jerk that one night, cause she's playing the long game here. And Elide never fails. 😂
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