Anonymous asked:

Hey love, how are you? How was your vacation? I hope it was everything you pictured and more! You deserve the world 💕

Hi anon!

I haven’t actually been yet, I go next week but I’m looking forward to it!

Thank you for asking, some days are still hard but I’m actually doing a lot better ☺️ I’ve not had much time for writing but I’ve been pushing myself out of my comfort zone irl, making new friends, doing new things and discovering the horrifying landscape of dating in 2025 which is going to give me so much material when I do get back to it 😂

I hope you have a wonderful day 💕

Anonymous asked:

You know, anon makes a point. Fourth Wing is not incredibly written, the characters don't always make much sense, the world building is more janky than HP and occasionally gets a little derivative.

That is why I love it.

It is why I would reread that over something like Crime and Punishment, which is a literary masterpiece and about as enjoyable as a dentist appointment.

Quality does not always equal enjoyment. I will always choose trash that makes me smile.

merlinsbudgiesmugglers answered:

Trash is good, trash is fun. More trash I say!

Plus Xaden is hot AF and no one can convince me otherwise. Yes, I fully accept that I’m attracted to toxic men (Ted Tonks excluded, he is an angel who can do no wrong) and I really enjoy Violet as a FMC, which is not always true in these romantasy stories (don’t get me started on the FMC of a certain faerie series).

I’ve never pretended that I read anything intellectual (y'all have seen how many fanfics I’ve written about a couple that’s barely got 2 pages worth of interactions in a childrens series, right?). I like what I like and I make no apologies for it

merlinsbudgiesmugglers:

ekardvorrus45089-deactivated202:
This spineless loser think they can get away from criticism if they turn off the reply. I fucking hate idiots like these who are ruining the medium of literature by their anti-intellectualism/reactionary takes.
@ekardvorrus45089 a bit of context for you
I was getting anon hate over my enjoyment of a book series, some of which I replied to, some I didn’t, but that is why I limited replies to my posts to only people who have been following me for a week.
I am not anti-intellectual, but I also don’t think enjoying easy to read or popular books means someone is less intellectual than others and I definitely don’t think we should be throwing around hate over what people enjoy.
If anyone is reactionary, it’s you. I have no idea how you even found my post, but I’m going to say the same thing I said when this all went down, let people enjoy what they like and just concern yourself with what you like and we’ll all have a much better time.

vamprisms:

vamprisms:
companies make billions from you thinking you’re ugly btw. only ugly thing is their bottom line. log out of tiktok right now.
learning to ask ‘is this an ad’ will save your life

Stop asking telling fic writers to update.

Last night, just before I went to sleep @merlinsbudgiesmugglers forwarded me a post from Rebecca Yarros’ instagram, in which she talks about the anxiety she’s been feeling when opening a doc to write.

This was my response:

This morning, I woke up to this:

I don’t want to call out the specific commenter because this is just the latest in a long string of comments and messages I’ve had with a common theme of pressuring me for an update, most of which are in regards to a fic that literally has this in the author’s notes:

Now, even without that A/N I still don’t think nagging people to update FREE writing for you is cool but I put that note there for a reason.

I know that I’m not updating to anyone’s ideal schedule right now, including mine.

Believe me, there is nothing I would like more than to open a doc and escape into my writing rather than having a really unpleasant mental and physical response every time I try, but pressure, from myself and others, is really not helpful in this situation.

I’m not posting this for sympathy or well wishes.

I’m posting this because I know if I just said ‘stop pestering for updates’ some people would immediately think ‘oh well, it’s only people telling you how much they like your writing/They’re showing their appreciation/It’s a nice thing.’

And to that I say no. Just no.

You can tell someone how much you like/appreciate their writing by telling them exactly that.

You can appreciate what someone has already given without demanding more.

You have no idea why someone has stopped updating. Maybe they’re dealing with trauma, maybe something wonderful has happened and they don’t have time for writing right now, or maybe they just want a break to relax or pursue other things. All of these are valid reasons and fic writers don’t owe you an explanation.

Maybe, comments like this, far from encouraging an update, make me want to delete every fic I’ve ever posted and never write publicly again.

merlinsbudgiesmugglers:

Your Spirit Never Dies
I wrote my first Fourth Wing fic!
Your Spirit Never Dies - MaleksBudgieSmugglers (MerlinsBudgieSmugglers) - The Empyrean - Rebecca Yarros [Archive of Our Own]
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
archiveofourown.org
Summary: Mira wakes in Aretia after the battle of Draithus, but she isn’t alone.
Words: 1354

Snippet:
The room is dark when Mira wakes, but a glow around the black curtains tells her it’s morning. Which morning? She has no idea. She could have been unconscious for days, hours or weeks.
Her throat throbs with pain, and she raises a hand to run along the tender, raised line. The scar she knows will never fade.
She remembers it all. Being captured. The venin’s gleeful joy at how easy it had been to catch Mira in her trap. Her amusement at Mira’s bravado as she beat her, taunting Mira with her plans for Violet. She could still feel the fear that filled her when she spotted Tairn in the sky. Violet’s terrified face. The feel of the knife as it slid across her throat and the blood flowing into her flight leathers.
There was Violet’s comforting smile and Brennan’s order to live even as the darkness faded in.
Mum had been there, Dad too, waiting for her to join them at Malek’s side.
Continue on AO3

slayediest:

liiilyevans asked:

I know I already left a review but I wanted to say thank you again for the wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day! It was so perfect. I loved the little domestic fluff and Vic’s Valentine was so cute! Also Fleur was perfect! I loved her so much! Anyways, thank you so much!!!

Thank you! 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

I’ve always had such a soft spot for Bleur so I was super happy to get the chance to write them!! I’m so happy you liked it! ❤️❤️❤️

everlark-pearl asked:

Falling All In You and Everything I Wanted literally changed my life. I read them back to back within 24 hours and then had to reread them because I was so blown away. You write Ginny so so well and true to how she actually is and I think it’s rare to find people who really understand Ginny as a writer but also your Harry and Ginny was just so damn good. I literally texted about this to my best friend and told my therapist about how good the fics were 😂😂😂 I’m so sad that they’re over I can take your Hinny forever

Love that you’ve told your therapist about my fics and I haven’t even told mine yet 😂

But in all seriousness, thank you 🥹🥹🥹

My confidence in my writing abilities (really just my self-confidence in general) right now is a little shaky so receiving this meant a lot ❤️❤️

greenhouse-seven:

Be My Valentine 💞
The owl post has been very busy with Valentine’s being sent all across the world! We’ve had a few dropped off here for our lovely members of the Greenhouse from their secret admirers and we’re playing cupid today by delivering them to their recipients.
The Sound of Silence for @liiilyevans - Fleur Delacour/Bill Weasley
It’s Valentine’s Day but something feels not quite right for Bill.
Golden Hours for @constitutionalweasleymonarchy - Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley
It’s the eve of their mission to retrieve Harry from Privet Drive, and Hermione, like always, is finding comfort in Ron’s quiet gestures amidst the weight of it all.
Sparrows for @di-daynamic - Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
As the funerals came to an end, so did the simplicity of their finding comfort in one another, and they were forced to confront the undeniable - the Harry and Ginny that had shared that kiss were gone, irrevocably changed during their time apart.
Don’t Call Me Honey, Honey for @midnightstargazer - Andromeda Black Tonks/Ted Tonks
Andromeda had a plan to spoil her husband for Valentine’s Day. But now the kitchen is covered in flour and the cake (his favourite) that she’d attempted to bake was lopsided and somehow both burnt and undercooked, and Ted is due home any minute.
Light Me Up for @nena-96 - Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley
Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes
Amortentia Candle
We’ll set the mood, but the rest is up to you.
kiss me twice (‘cause it’s gonna be alright) for @missdblack22 - Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley
Hermione melts into the kiss, feeling at home for the first time in weeks. They break for oxygen, Ron’s forehead pressed against hers, and Hermione’s panting slightly, looking into his eyes, as she whispers, “that was a long time.”
Forever Valentine for @tedwardremus - James Potter/Lily Evans Potter
James is a little nervous about Valentine, he is planning something with the helps of his friends but he is worried that Lily would not like it. It has a bit of anxious thoughts but it’s a fluffy piece.
A Night In for @unhinged-romione - Ron Weasley/Hermione Granger
Instead of going out for the night, Ron and Hermione decide to stay in and spend their day together at home.
Chemical Fingerprint for @eastwindmlk - James Potter/Lily Evans Potter
Every gem has a chemical fingerprint - a unique pattern that identifies its composition, which scientists can easily determine.
It’s Okay To Be Happy for @livelaughlovetoread - Remus Lupin/Nymphadora Tonks
Remus and Tonks enjoy a quiet morning in bed after they elope
The Choice for @merlinsbudgiesmugglers - Andromeda Black Tonks/Ted Tonks
Andromeda sneaks out to meet Ted in secret, as she has done so many times before. But this isn’t like every time before.
summer heat runs through cold for @cmdr_tom - Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
Harry didn’t expect much when he was forced by his godfather into becoming a camp counselor - certainly not falling in love through a summer fling.
Cita secreta en San Valentín for @starlingflight - Andromeda Black Tonks/Ted Tonks
Es el día de San Valentín y Andromeda quiere darle su regalo a Ted, pero entre las clases, que mantiene una relación secreta con él y que está prometida con Rabastan Lestrange y se ve obligada a tener una cita con él, ¿conseguirá Andromeda darle su regalo a su enamorado y novio?
Letters Home for @pitchblackveins - Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
The letters Harry and Ginny send each other after she goes off to training camp.
Missing Piece for @justalittleconfusing - Luna Lovegood/Rolf Scamander
Luna has been waiting for Rolf to come home for months, she misses him desperately and wishes that she had gone with him as his quick trip had turned into three months away from her beloved. But he’s more than happy to show her some much needed attention as he comes home to her once again filling the missing piece of her heart he took with him.
No Plan for @annabtg - James Potter/Lily Evans Potter
Lily has a simple mission almost go badly. She and James contemplate adulthood, love, war, and duty.
There’s The Silver Lining I’ve Been Looking For for @ginnyw-potter - Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
Harry’s 34th birthday carries more significance than another year around the sun. Ginny is on a mission to figure out why he is being so shifty at his birthday dinner at the Burrow.
Sitting Vigil for @juniperpyre - James Potter/Lily Evans Potter
Lily sits by James’ side after a bad quidditch accident.
Sticky Fingers for @harryissuchalittleshit - Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
How hard can it possibly be to make salted caramel brownies?
Two hours later, it became apparent that the answer to that question was ‘much harder than Ginny thought.’
Fortunately, every cloud has a silver lining, as Harry is only too pleased to demonstrate!
If Possible, Read This First for @hinnyfied - Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
Prompt: Handwritten Letter, dinner, soft, champagne
home is wherever I’m with you for @emmathecasualauthor - Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley
Hermione is homesick, but home is never far away.
Ron’s Valentine’s Insubordination for @starlingflight - Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley
Hermione told Ron not to bother for Valentine’s Day. He ignored her, of course.
To The Edge Of The World for @siriuslychessi
She will follow him anywhere; through unbeaten paths, under foreign skies, to the edge of the world and further still.
Irressistible to a Potter for @sophie-hatter-jenkins - Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter
Ginny waitresses for James and Lily at dinner on Valentine’s day so they can focus on each other. And completely selflessly she will occupy Harry after so they have the house to themselves.
Dinner Can Wait for @eastwindmlk - James Potter/Lily Evans Potter
James made eye contact with Lily and immediately knew they were not going to make it to dinner without getting their hands on each other.
Over the next week our secret admirers will slowly be revealed! So keep an eye out to find out!

hptrash-lookaway:

Harry Potter staring at his resume like “do I…add “killed Voldemort” or is that just…a given?”

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