Tuesday, February 23, 2010

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Without further ado...there was a serious ton of content posted today (just ask my typing fingers!), so let's get to it!


[Fiction/Drabbles/Poetry]

x. Regret is the Colour of My True Love's Eyes by velvetwhip (Angel/Willow, FRT/PG) (via fantas_magoria)
x. Filigree of Suffering by spikes_evilbint (Spike/Angel, NC17)
x. A Healthy Relationship by ash_carpenter (Spike/Lindsey, NC17)
x. Manifesto by a2zmom for open_on_sunday
x. Irony by emelye_miller (Spike/Xander, PG)
A Good Teacher by cafedemonde (Drusilla, Spike, Angelus, PG-13) for joss100
x. If God is Love, then You are False by quinara (Wes/Lilah, PG)
x. Welcoming Committee by beer_good_foamy in still_grrr (Angel, PG13)
x. The Twinkie Affair by delilah_joy for maleslashminis (Giles/Xander PG)
x. Last Resort by spikes_kogagirl (Spike/Xander, NC17)
x. Slip of the Tongue by dragonyphoenix for open_on_sunday (Spike/Xander, PG)


[Fic Updates]

x. Chapter 13 of Darkening Angel by hello_spikey (Spike/Angel)
x. Part 22 of Prodigal by coalitiongirl (Spike/Buffy)
x. Chapter 1 of The Rose by coalitiongirl (Spike/Buffy)
x. Chapter 17 of El Cuento del Bucanero y del Vampiro by emelye_miller and whichclothes (Spike/Xander, R)
x. Part 1 - Mitch of Lost and Found (but Mostly Just Lost) by waddis (Willow/Xander, R)
x. Chapter 11 of Readjustment by texanfan (Spike/Xander, PG-13)


[Icons/Graphics]

x. 12 BtVS icons by lessrest
x. 100 Buffy Summers icons by killkacy for whedonland
x. 15 BtVS icons by inxsomniax
x. 6 Spike icons from Halloween & School Hard by sentine for fantas_magoria
x. 133 icons of BtVS cast members by longerthanwedo
x. 32 BtVS icons by eyeconic
x. 144 BtVS icons by musicalpanties for whedonland
x. Art: Inca Mummy Girl (BtVS) by seraphcelene for fantas_magoria
x. 2 BtVS wallpapers by smth_blue
x. BtVS & AtS crossover art by sarah_jones


[Meta/Community News]

x. maleslashminis posted the Xander round masterlist
x. Free-For-All Catch-Up Round! Post episode-related fics, art, meta, recs for all BtVS episodes up to 3.07 until Feb. 28. at fantas_magoria
x. Participate in the reboot POLL (until Thur.) on community scheduling, prompts, and tags, or share your suggestions at fantas_magoria
x. Ask angearia a question about any of her fics
x. Ask penny_lane_42 a question about any of her fics
x. deadlynight27 is looking for some hurt/comfort Spike/Xander fic - have any suggestions?
x. ronjamaus is also looking for some Spike in a wheelchair/Xander fic - have any suggestions?
x. beer_good_foamy ponders the sports tendencies of Buffyverse characters
x. gabrielleabelle has a poll up for The Witch (1x03)
x. wowsugarpss_ posts on the best Season 3 BtVS episodes
x. rebcake posts fic recs at still_grrr


[News]

x. Interview with Amy Acker *outside link*
x. Gina Torres discusses Superwoman and being a fan of Wonder Woman. *outside link*
x. Olivia Williams (Dollhouse) talks about the likelihood Joss will do another TV show *outside link*
x. Amber Benson and Whedonverse novelists Christopher Golden and Thomas Sniegoski will all be guests on April 10 & 11 at Boston Comi-Con *outside link*
x. Cat's Claws by Amber Benson is released today *outside link*
x. Joss Whedon, Tim Minear and Marc & Elaine Zicree DVD's on TV writing *outside link*
x. Fox News looks at the BtVS Cast: Then & Now *outside link*
x. Early details for Leverage Season 2 DVDs slated for May 25th release - with Christian Kane *outside link*
x. TFAW "Winter Steals" Sale Now Offering 70% off Buffy and Angel Tchotchkes *outside link*
x. "Spike: The Devil You Know" miniseries announced (SPOILERS) *outside link*


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