#gwen writes

[cerriddwenluna]

Happy final Six Some Sentence Sunday of the year!

Don't you just love it when the last day of the year is a Sunday? It just feels so tidy to start a new year on the first day of a new week lol

I'm still working on Pas de Deux, my story for @esilher as part of the @klainesecretsanta2023, of which I've just posted the next chapter.

Instead of some sentences, I have decided to share six lessons I learnt this year, either about writing, about myself (as a writer), or just through my writing. Thank you to everyone who's been a part of my process this year, and I'll see you all tomorrow for even more fandom love! 💖

Writing is fun. Harder than most things I've ever done, but fun.

Being evil can be fun, too. Just not indefinitely.

If you put on one specific playlist every time you work on your multichaptered WIP, you might as well call yourself Pavlov because now you can't write without it. Sigh.

If I ever hire @quizasvivamos to edit something for me professionally, she should charge me per comma. She'll get rich in no time.

My family is weird. But that's okay, French culture is too. That superstitious custom we have of obsessively making eye contact with each other when we toast or click glasses, just so we won't have seven years of bad sex, is not just us being nuts. Apparently it's a thing in France, too. I'm still gonna keep joking around with grandma about it not mattering for us anyway, though.

Community. We all need it, and I love the one I found in this fandom more than I can put into words. With 7 siblings, I never thought I needed many friends, but what I didn't realise was that I was just waiting for you all to arrive. I love each and everyone of you, no matter if we're friends, mutuals, followers or just passing each other in the tags. You've made my life richer than I thought it could be, so thank you for that.

And on that note, a special shout out to all the people who've been a direct influence on my journey this year as both a writer and a person. There are many more I could name, but at that rate we'll be here till next year ;)

@quizasvivamos, @sarnith, @jayne89, @special-bc-ur-part-of-it, @datshitrandom, @little-escapist, @forabeatofadrum, @caramelcoffeeaddict, @jinglejavey, @rockitmans, @mynonah, @esilher, @fallevs 💕

#Happy New Year! #six sentence sunday #gwen writes #glee #klaine #klaine fanfiction

[gwen-tolios]

My second fantasy anthology is coming out next week!

You can snag a copy from Amazon today if you want. There are 22 stories in this collection, most are fantasy but there are a few other genres (I'm really fond of the SF horror one about humans adopting an alien species). Some of the stories you might have already seen around Tumblr (like Siren Screech) but jazzed up a bit, others are brand new!

Give her a few months, and you'll find her in library systems too.

#gwen publishes #gwen writes #book announcement #fantasy book #fantasy stories #fantasy fiction #queer fiction #queer books #short story collection #writeblr #writing community #tumblr author #indie author #indie book #original fiction #fae dreams

[aifsaath]

when is chapter 5 of our fathers clad in red coming?

Tagging @gwenllian-in-the-abbey .

Soon. Gwens parts are mostly done. I'm the slow snail, but I think we can publish the chapter by Thursday-ish. Def get prepared for jaehaera &co cuteness.

#aife writes! #gwen writes #our fathers clad in red #aegon ii targaryen #baela targaryen #wip #baegon

[gwensparlour]

AKA the slow burn FrUk Royal!AU you did (not) need

Chapter: 14/27

Rating: E

Ship: France/England

Summary: When Prince Arthur of Albion is sent away to the glittering court of Dauphiné to tame his rebellious spirit he anticipates only trouble from his kingdom former enemy. Unfortunately for him, troubles tend to come from where one least expect them.

In which Arthur is a feisty prince, Francis a charming courtier and drama ensues

Link in the notes

#hetalia #hws #hws england #hws france #hws fruk #fruk #aph fruk #hetalia fruk #gwen writes

[girlverine]

Hi lovely saw you weee looking for prompts Eddie when your wearing a bikini ❤️

oh my goodness thank you for sending this!

eddie is just so supportive of when you wear anything yknow? he understands how hard it can be to just wear your own skin. and of course, it's one thing when it's just the two of you guys, you can be comfortable with him. but when steve invites the lot of you to take advantage of his pool, you want to be comfortable with all of your friends, with yourself above all else.

and when you're shedding layers poolside among eddie and all your friends, he's the first to notice. the first to see your skin and admire your features in the summer sun, lighting you up like he's never really seen. nancy's giving you a thumbs up from her spot on a poolside chair (because god knows she helped you pick it out lil fashionista).

eddie pulls you close, his warmth almost suffocating in the summer air, but it's so comforting. "you look so good," he hums as he buries his face in your shoulder and wraps his arms around your middle. "so pretty - you look happy."

and his compliment makes you smile even wider.

because you are!

#gwen writes eddie munson #gwen writes #eddie munson x reader #eddie munson requests #eddie munson headcanons #eddie munson smut #eddie munson #stranger things fanfic #stranger things #stranger things fic #stranger things headcanons #stranger things smut

[justaz]

country bumpkin merlin not knowing anything about city life and accidentally courting arthur without knowing

merlin, watching gwen give lancelot her favor: why do you do that

gwen, heart eyes at lance and not paying that much attention to the conversation: so he knows i’m rooting for him

merlin, with an Idea: ah.

gwaine, lover of chaos, pisser offer of nobles and royals alike, ultimate wingman: merlin…you have such lonely lips. shall i introduce them to mine?

merlin, unaware of the game gwaine is playing: so you can steal my breath away? i think not, scoundrel

arthur, crushing his goblet in his hand:

merlin: arthur’s been in a bad mood recently :( i should cheer him up

merlin, remembering when arthur was put out when merlin brought morgana flowers and not him: i know just the thing

merlin, bringing a bouquet of carnations, roses, and tulips and setting them on arthur’s table while he’s eating breakfast: good morning, sire

arthur, trained on flower language in hopes that one day when he was to take a queen he could woo her easily, trying not to audibly choke on his sausage as he reads merlin’s declaration of love sitting in front of him:

arthur, who recently found out about merlin’s magic and was trying to find a way to bring it up, catching him in the act and watching merlin panic to explain himself:

merlin, Freaking: and i swear to you arthur, i have only ever used it for you. my magic is yours. my life is yours. i am yours. i would never do anything to harm you. i have protected you for years and will continue to do so at your side if you’ll have me

arthur, already believing them to be courting, desperately trying to figure out if that was a proposal for marriage or not but tired of being confused and deciding fuck it: here.

merlin, taking it: i…uh…huh?

arthur, watching merlin with hawk eyes and trying to figure out what he’s thinking and feeling: it’s my mothers sigil

merlin, confused as FUCK but is focusing on the fact that arthur is handing him something of his mother rather than a death sentence: my…my lord?

arthur, realizing how scared merlin’s must be about him finding out about his magic and trying to comfort him while also proposing, killing two birds with one stone: i will always keep you at my side, merlin, so long as we both shall live. if you’ll allow me.

merlin, almost collapsing with relief and tearing up, smiling at arthur as if he had parted the storm clouds to allow sun to shine down on them in that moment: of course…of course, arthur. always and forever.

merlin, watching the castle staff rush this way and that: wow. this banquet must be incredibly important

sir leon the long suffering, day one ride or die, one of the original merthur shippers: banquet? merlin, this is for your wedding

merlin, overworked and exhausted: my WHAT? to WHO??

leon, regretting everything he’s ever done in his life that led him to this moment: to…arthur?

merlin, over joyed but also absolutely befuddled: i’m getting married to ARTHUR?????

leon: you two have been courting for the past year or so, have you not?

merlin: i’ve been COURTING ARTHUR?????? FOR A YEAR?????????

#merthur #i spent like an hour researching medieval courting rituals to make this #and even then #i did not find much #so if there’s someone out there who is like weirdly knowledgeable about 6th century courting rituals #feel free to add on #bbc merlin #arthur pendragon #merlin emrys #sir gwaine #sir leon #sir lancelot #guinevere #i literally started this post bc i was thinking about the misunderstanding between merlin and gwen and merlin’s giving arthur his favor #and then i kept going #but i didn’t have much else in the ole noggin to write #i’m sorry #please forgive me

[gwenwritesstuff]

Fourth day of NaNo in progress Thetis agrees with letting Achilles spend a day with his father and probably Peleus wonders if there' s a switch to turn his hyperactive son off (he's still very happy though)

#nanowrimo #writeblr #gwen writes #nano 2k22

[whydon-twego]

"You have Arthur's complete trust" Merlin laughs when Gwen tells him this and asks her what she is talking about.

Gwen looks at him strangely, as if she thinks Merlin is joking but then she sees Merlin's expression and can't hide her surprise.

"Merlin, you do realise that you're the person Arthur trusts most in the world, right?" Merlin chuckles again but this time it is with a sense of guilt and annoyance that won't let him alone.

"I don't think so."

Gwen, who until then had been mending one of Morgana's dresses, puts down her needle and thread and looks at him seriously, Merlin doesn't think he has ever seen her like that.

"You two fooling around and teasing each other is fine, Merlin, but you can't really think Arthur doesn't trust you. You can come and go from his rooms as you please, whether he's there or not, you have the keys to his room, and you're the only person who has them, and the whole castle knows perfectly well that Arthur has priceless things in there. I know you shave him every morning and believe me, that is not the job of a manservant,"

"But he is the one who-"



"That's right, Merlin. He's the one who."

Gwen seems genuinely annoyed that Merlin doesn't grasp how much Arthur trusts him, and Merlin finds himself having a chasm in his chest because he doesn't want to think about it. He doesn't want to think about Arthur's trust in him, he doesn't want to think that Arthur thinks Merlin is a person worthy of his trust, because Arthur is the most noble and sincere person in the world and Merlin is hiding most of his life from him.

"I have to go, Gwen."

Merlin leaves everything where he is and does not even turn around when Gwen (probably guilt-ridden from that lecture) calls him back.

Merlin hides in the first crevice he finds and struggles to breathe.

He struggles to breathe because Arthur trusts him and he knows it, but he tries to think about it as little as possible. He tries to live life day by day and not think about tomorrow and how long it is that he is lying to him. He tries not to have a heart attack every time Arthur looks at him and smiles or pats him on the back saying "good job!" or when Arthur is the first to worry about him when they are attacked by bandits.

Merlin tries not to think about Arthur's scream when they were separated on a mission and Merlin had to drop rocks to protect him. He tries not to think about the time he had to steal the keys from Arthur's room and Arthur, finding him in the room early in the morning, didn't bat an eyelid at the excuse of the woodworms because Arthur trusts him and simply told him to leave.

Merlin is a horrible person who does not deserve this kind of trust, not when he is lying to the most important person in his life.

"Breathe."

Merlin, caught in the middle of a panic attack he didn't even realise was happening, jerks at the voice and Arthur's hand resting on his shoulder.

"Breathe, Merlin, come on, in and out, calmly, follow me" Arthur takes deep breaths and Merlin tries to keep up with him but Arthur's mere presence makes the situation worse and Merlin finds himself with tears in his eyes as Arthur looks at him more and more worried.

"Gwen!" shouts Arthur then and Gwen is at his side within moments "Go get Gaius, I can't move Merlin from here in this condition."

Gwen looks at Merlin and she's so worried and feeling so guilty that Merlin wants to say something to her but is already so much if he can breathe.

Gwen leaves and Arthur and Merlin are alone and Arthur strokes his back trying to calm him down and Merlin bursts into tears. 
Arthur lays a hand on his shoulder and settles him on top of him, not holding him too tightly for fear of Merlin's breathing getting worse.

"I was looking all over for you, you know? I thought you'd be at the tavern or having fun somewhere and instead, I find you here doing the doppol-head."

Merlin laughs between sighs and sobs and Arthur continues.

"You have a myriad of tasks to do. My armour is completely ruined, I have no idea where my sword is and you were supposed to revise my speech for this afternoon but apparently, you had better things to do."

Merlin's breathing calmed and he was finally able to concentrate better, noticing that the king was sitting on the dirt floor next to him and practically rocking him.

"Arthur…"

Arthur turns his head slightly but they still can't make eye contact.

"I have magic."

Arthur stiffens and Merlin already feels lost without his king by his side even though he is still physically there.

"Alright," Arthur murmurs and Merlin gets up to look at him because there is no way he is hearing correctly. Arthur turns to look at him and his expression isn't the happiest but Merlin can't blame him "we've been through a lot worse, haven't we?"

And etiquette be damned, what is right or not right to do at court, Merlin throws himself onto his king and holds him as if he never wants to let him go again, holds him trying to tell him everything he is unable to say right now in words.

Arthur holds him just as tightly and Merlin finally knows that everything will be all right.

And that is how Gwen and Gaius find them, embraced tightly in the middle of a corridor in Camelot.

#merthur #merthur prompt #merthur fic #merlin #merlin prompt #merlin fic #merlin bbc #bbc merlin #arthur pendragon #gwen bbc #gaius bbc #merlin emrys #merthur fanfic #my writing

[changanomaly]

i wanna be famous

#i missed them. writing a rewrite but then falling out of love with a fandom kind of does that to you #total drama #total drama island #td courtney #total drama courtney #td gwen #total drama gwen #gwourtney #my art

[adhd-merlin]

the thing that gets me when watching random merlin bts videos is just how much work went into producing this silly show... I'll make fun of the little blue sidhe and then they'll interview someone from the costume department going "yes the makeup took us 8 hours to put together :)" or one of the CGI guys will talk about how they spent months trying to figure out how to animate kilgharrah and I'll feel bad for ever laughing at the bad special effects. the beautiful sets, the gorgeous handsewn gowns, the music. so much love was poured into this project it makes me a bit emotional if I think about it too much

#the music. the music man. #arthur and gwen's theme so beautiful there's people going 'I want this played at my wedding' #and they are right #I also think there's great writing in it #the comedy especially but #some excellent dramatic scenes too #who did it like her #bbcm #merlin #bbc merlin #*

[loveaetingkids]

(Like or reblog if you wanna use)

#also read the “shit on her for no reason” as misogyny #it might come as a surprise but in order to write interesting female characters you gotta give them negative traits #ngl there are times when even writes do them dirty #but a)you can always write headcanons and “fix-it” fics.that’s what fandom is known for #and b)considering how some ignore the aspect of bad writing and continue blaming the woman characters- #-even though they aren’t real #-makes it seem like they just enjoy projecting their shit with no consequences #shower thoughts #meme #arcane #mel medarda #<= im not mildly interested but rather obsessed with her actually #but she still applies #gf mabel #tfp miko #avatar korra #atsv gwen #gwen stacy #spider gwen #ghost spider #idk i probably forgot some but oh well #mia winters

[cerriddwenluna]

Happy Holidays, @esilher!

I hope you like your present for the @klainesecretsanta2023, I've had (and am still having) a blast working on it!

It's not completely done yet, so I've got the first 2 chapters for you tonight and if you keep an eye out over the next week or two, the rest will appear, with the next update being this Sunday ;)

Pas de Deux

In a world where true romantic soulmates are rare and platonic bonds are the norm, Blaine doesn't hold out much hope to find that mythical one true love. He just wants to make art and help people – and make life a little easier for his kid, who has her own soulmate bond to navigate. But the best things in life always come when least expected, and Blaine's life is turned upside down when he crashes into a handsome stranger in the City of Love...

Pas de Deux by Cerriddwen

Chapters: 2/17

Fandom: Glee

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Relationships: Blaine Anderson/Kurt Hummel

Characters: Blaine Anderson, Kurt Hummel, Blaine Anderson's mother, Blaine Anderson's daughter, Cooper Anderson, Elliott "Starchild" Gilbert

Additional Tags: Single Parent Blaine Anderson, Older Blaine Anderson, Alternate Universe - Soulmates, but not how you might expect them, If you don't normally like soulmates…, try the prologue anyway, this story might surprise you, tags will be updated after the story is complete, wouldn't want to spoil the surprise and suspense now would we?, there shouldn't be any triggers though, Fluff, Romance

#klainesecretsanta2023 #gwen writes #glee #klaine #klaine fanfiction

[gwen-tolios]

NaNo Project Announcement!

This year I'm working on a short story collection, building off a short story I wrote earlier this year. I have eight stories planned - we'll see how long that is - and I'm so excited to work on this cozy urban fantasy collection.

Characters

Ester - a 30-something aroace witch who uses she/her just for ease, Ester is a shed witch. She inherited the shelter from her parents and does her best to help the animals in her care.

Dom - a 30-something witch who didn't know he was a witch until he felt the pull to enter the shelter. A field witch, he's still learning how to use magic to grow tomatoes and really, really should tell his wife.

Dorothy - Ester's mother, a power witch who built a life around connecting the witch community after a series of attacks against familiars.

Witch Types

Shed witches - identified by their reptile familiars, these witches can shed their skin to take on other forms. More powerful witches can also transform objects.

Bone witches - bonded with canines, these witches are healers. Most deal with physical wounds, but several can help with other hurts too.

Field witches - these witches have the greenest of thumbs and bond with rodents. Check your local florist for a hampster.

Power witches - cat cuddlers, these witches deal with karma, luck and power boosts. They're essential support for large castings.

Vibes & Tags

cozy fantasy | animal adventures | friendship | fantasy | magic | small town living | slight hurt comfort | community building and bonding | couch curls | warm tea | no romo |

#writeblr #writing community #nanowrimo #gwen writes #a shelter for witch familiars #fantasy collection #fantasy book #witches #familiars #animal shelters #cozy fantasy

[tarjapearce]

I loved the crew interacting with the O’Hara family I was laughing the entire time!

Is it possible to do a reaction to Miguel first introducing his family to the crew? Like Mama!reader showing up to his office out of nowhere, no matter how many times Miguel said no and the crew stares in disbelief like - “YOU HAVE A WIFE AND KIDS?”

Imma switch it up a bit to fit into the Soccer Family AU 🤭. Glad you had fun with it!

"Why don't you just ask him?" Gwen deadpanned

"No. Can't just ask Mr. O'Hara, 'hey are you married? He's mean!" Mile's hand gestured

"I swear I saw him holding a baby. And it wasn't Mr. Parker's Mayday!" Pavitr chimed in, curiosity shining in his eyes

"Maybe his brother had a baby?"

"You'd owe me five if he's married." Hobie spoke as he laced up his boots. The three pair of eyes looked at him.

"Whu-?"

"Make it ten cause I know the man is a workaholic at heart"

Hobie shrugged.

"Dun' say I didn't warn ya."

"Dude, we have just done some chores for him, for the neighborhood really, he rarely asks for our services! He just asked us to clean his front yard!"

"Cause he likes minding his business." Gwen rolled his eyes.

"Okay, I know. maybe we can just ask him directly?" Mile's spoke as he looked Miguel’s car passing by.

Now all the eyes were on him.

"Or we... can spy him?"

Pavitr's smile turned into a smirk.

"Like, you distract him and the rest can go around to find any clues on his home"

"Why me?!"

"Cause it's your idea" Gwen chuckled

"I'm pretty sure that's property invasion"

"I'm in." Hobie mumbled

The plan was set.

----

Miles gulped for the thousandth time as he approached, the door of Mr. O'Hara's home growing ominously big and closer.

"Nuh uh. I'm out."

His phone buzzed, Gwen's name displaying on screen.

"What are you doing?!"

"I'm out!"

"Miles, I swear... Just distract him enough for us to get a glimpse on the back side of his house!"

"If I die? Keep my collection of figurines intact." He could hear Gwen groaning from the other line.

"Don't be dramatic. Just ask him if he needs anything done this week!"

"Fine. Fine. Alright."

He shook his body and gave his cheeks a brief pat, walked over the door and dinged the doorbell. His breath hitched as the door slid open, but instead of Miguel, a woman opened the door. Short, pretty, kind eyes and hair donned in a messy bun. That was definitely one of Miguel's t-shirts.

"Yes?"

"Uh... Hi. I'm Miles Morales, from Friendly Neighborhood Spiders?"

"Oh?" You looked confused

"Just a little business me and my friends set up. Uh... we eh, we just ring doorbells and ask if we can do chores for the neighbors around the block?"

"That's pretty cool! Didn't know about it. Gotta ask Miguel if we need any services right now."

"Wait, you... You know Mr. O'Hara?"

"Mr. O'Hara?" You giggled, shaking your head, "Miguel! Mi amor! Can you come at the door please?"

Mi amor?

Miles' eyes went wide at the endearing term. His breath caught in his throat again as he saw Miguel’s hulking figure carrying a baby that wasn't Mayday. Just like Pavitr had said.

Gwen, Hobie and Pav approached behind Miles, they had been watching from the other side of the street and we're too tempted to not see the scene unfold for themselves.

"¿Qué pasó?" (What's wrong?)

His voice low as the baby was falling asleep in his arms.

"I didn't know we had some entrepreneurs in the neighborhood. They wanna know if we need anything this week."

"No" Miguel shook his head softly, the toddler in his arm stirred. A thick eyebrow of him raised at the expression of the four teens. A 'The legend is real' expression, all eyes settled on the golden ring around his finger, matching yours.

Hobie however just smirked. 30 bucks on his pockets would do nice things for him.

"Will go prepare dinner then. Nice to meet you guys!" You chirped and waved your goodbyes, leaving Miguel alone with them.

"So..."

His sharp features went blank

"You're married. And have kids."

"Oh! We can babysit that pretty baby too" Pavitr sing sung

"The lawn is enough for now." Miguel’s voice still remained low, but firm.

"Right. Uh, thanks. We'll be back."

A hurried 'have a good evening Mr. O'Hara' was thrown his way as they fled from his door.

Once they were far enough, Miles couldn't help but hold his head and gasp.

"He is married!"

"Yeah, noted." Gwen nodded

"Did you see that toddler?! Oh so chubby and precious!"

" Yeah, cool family and all. Y' owe me 30"

"You seriously know how to sour the moment" Pavitr slid two five bills on his hand.

"Well, mystery solved." Gwen slid another two bills on Hobie's hands

"That explains the baby chair in his car."

"You peeked into his car?!" Mile's freaked out

"Wut? Ya said you wanted to go in his home."

Gwen rolled her eyes.

"Kids."

#miguel o'hara #miguel o'hara x reader #miguel o'hara x you #atsv miguel #soccer family ⚽🕷️ #hobie brown #gwen stacy #pavitr prabhakar #miles morales #t writes✨

[gwensparlour]

AKA the slow burn FrUk Royal!AU you did (not) need

Chapter: 13/27

Rating: E

Ship: France/England

Summary: When Prince Arthur of Albion is sent away to the glittering court of Dauphiné to tame his rebellious spirit he anticipates only trouble from his kingdom former enemy. Unfortunately for him, troubles tend to come from where one least expect them.

In which Arthur is a feisty prince, Francis a charming courtier and drama ensues

Link in the notes

#hetalia #hws #hws england #hws france #hws fruk #fruk #aph fruk #hetalia fruk #rosetea #gwen writes

[girlverine]

i know this is just something silly and small but i just think about kissing steve all the time!

no baby me too!

because he has such a PRETTY PLUSH MOUTH and god knows he gives the best lil kisses. warm and adoring and so full of love! kisses you so deep with your face in his hands, thumbs stroking against the apples of your cheeks! peppers your face with little kisses when he can, or presses sweet little doting kisses against your shoulders or the nape of your neck when he hugs you from behind i'm!!!

#gwen writes steve harrington #gwen writes #steve harrington #stranger things #steve harrington smut #stranger things smut #steve harrington x reader #steve harrington requests #steve harrington headcanons #steve harrington fanfiction #steve harrington fic #steve harrington fanfic #stranger things imagines #stranger things fanfic #stranger things fic #stranger things headcanons #stranger things fanfiction