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| WynCatastrophe |
Author has written 45 stories for Star Wars, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Graduate student in Cultural Studies at George Mason University. Also publishing on livejournal, where I am WynCatastrophe. I've been told I need to say more about myself and my fandom interests here on this profile. (Honestly, I had no idea anyone cared.) So: - I write Star Wars fan fiction. My longest (and favorite) fic is a frighteningly long WIP centering on Anakin Skywalker's story and told partly from the point of view of a few outsiders; originally just the one girl from a distant planet, but then it turned out that her backstory required a whole foreign culture, and now there is a whole group of characters who drift in and out of the story. It has recently taken a darker turn, and things are not going well for the characters or the galaxy. - The above paragraph ought to tell you something about my stance on OCs. But in case it doesn't, let me be clear: I like 'em. I enjoy creating new characters and exploring their personalities. I like when other people do it, too. I take the point of view that all characters were at some point original, and fan-created characters have been one of my great joys in reading and writing fan fiction. I point this out because I think that the Mary Sue paranoia in fan fiction circles is currently on the rise, and I find it irksome. Of course I've seen OCs who were badly written - who hasn't? - but I think it is painfully unimaginative to make the assumption that I often see in fandom: namely, that all fan-created characters are Mary Sues/Gary Stus. I think it is both restrictive and insulting to make the second assumption I often see: that fan-created characters are the author's self-inserts. I don't see any reason to believe this is more likely in fan fiction than in published fiction, and in any case I have to agree with Roland Barthes: the author is dead, so whatever s/he intended doesn't matter. Let the text speak for itself. I don't write self-insertion fics, but if I did, it would be nobody's business but my own. If I ever start, you'll be the first to know. In the meantime … it's more fun to write characters who are themselves, you know? - I have recently deleted my very first story, Freefall, from FFN. It is still archived at AO3, or you can read the all-new "Special Edition" as I post Free Fall: Leap in the Dark (a revised/updated version based on things I've learned in the two years since I started posting). If you posted a review to the original version, and you miss it - not to worry! I have all the reviews saved as .pdfs on my computer. Just let me know, and I will be happy to share them with you! :) - I am madly in love with heroes. I unambiguously adore feedback, so if you have read something I've written, I would love to hear your thoughts about it. Thanks for reading! You can also: Find me on LJ: http://wyncatastrophe.livejournal.com Find me on Archive of Our Own: http://archiveofourown.org/users/WynCatastrophe Find me teamed up with Estora: http://fanfiction.net/~wynstora or http://eswyn.livejournal.com | |||||||
1. in spite of all the things you never wanted reviewsOf course she would start a Rebellion in his name right under the Emperor's nose.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,262 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 1-11-12 - Darth Vader & Anakin Skywalker - Complete2. Free Fall: Leap in the Dark reviewsIn the end, they changed the galaxy. Random acts of compassion and a few mysteries as the Republic spirals toward darkness. Anakin, Obi-Wan, Yoda, Palpatine, OthersStar Wars - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,823 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 12-30-11 - Anakin Skywalker & Obi-Wan K.3. A Parody of Manners » reviewsA house party on Naboo leads to intrigues, revelations, and the occasional happy ending. Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Palpatine, Sola Naberrie, Padmé Amidala, Bail Organa, and a host of others.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 19,593 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 10-23-11 - Published: 8-12-11 - Anakin Skywalker4. all that i'll ever be when you lay your hands over reviewsAU. Anakin ended up back in slavery following an undercover mission gone wrong. This is a vignette of what might be happening in his life at the same time Padmé is preparing to vote on the creation of a Grand Army of the Republic.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 489 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-23-11 - Anakin Skywalker - Complete5. Warlord » reviewsOn a distant planet in the Unknown Regions, Obi-Wan Kenobi remains in the clutches of criminal mastermind Granta Omega. His Padawan Anakin Skywalker rushes to save him, but darkness clouds the way, and the fate of one may may change the galaxy ...Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 13 - Words: 23,072 - Reviews: 33 - Updated: 9-9-11 - Published: 4-23-11 - Anakin Skywalker & Obi-Wan K.6. bound by the surprise of our glory days reviewsAnakin speaks to a friend before leaving on the Lanteeb mission. "Missing scene" from Clone Wars: Gambit: Stealth.Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 582 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 8-29-11 - Anakin S. - Complete7. levitation reviews335 words of Anakin/Padmé schmexy-schmoop, set sometime early in their marriage.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 395 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 8-29-11 - Anakin Skywalker & Padmé Amidala - Complete8. waiting for the spring reviewsPadmé discovers love, concupiscence, and lingerie.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 914 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-12-11 - Padmé Amidala & Anakin Skywalker - Complete9. this is a small town reviewsSecrets never keep for long. Ahsoka, Obi-Wan/Satine, mentions of Anakin.Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 722 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-4-11 - Obi-Wan K. & Duchess Satine Kryze - Complete10. Hunters » reviewsWith Obi-Wan in the clutches of galactic criminal Granta Omega, Anakin must forge new alliances for the Jedi in order to save his master and restore peace beyond the Outer Rim. Obi-Wan, Anakin, Yoda, others.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 35 - Words: 53,475 - Reviews: 58 - Updated: 4-17-11 - Published: 1-10-11 - Anakin Skywalker & Obi-Wan K. - Complete11. under the bed reviewsCompanion piece to the FreeFallVerse. Palpatine baits Vader, and an old friend remembers Anakin Skywalker's fears ...Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 709 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 2-12-11 - Darth Vader & E. Palpatine - Complete12. Try Anything reviewsTry anything. Twice. Well, maybe three times. Obi/Ani slash.Star Wars - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,369 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 1-7-11 - Obi-Wan K. & Anakin Skywalker - Complete13. Don't Get Cocky reviewsVaderkin performs a service for his new master.Star Wars - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 127 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1-7-11 - Anakin Skywalker & E. Palpatine - Complete14. Beautiful with a Side of Machine Oil reviewsHe's really beautiful, which irks me because I know I shouldn't notice and yet I inevitably do.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 438 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 1-7-11 - Obi-Wan K. & Anakin Skywalker - Complete15. Tangle » reviewsThe search for Granta Omega leads to the far reaches of the galaxy, entangling the Jedi in the political disputes of a distant planet where friendships are tested and some damages cannot be undone.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 77 - Words: 117,420 - Reviews: 154 - Updated: 1-7-11 - Published: 8-21-10 - Anakin Skywalker - Complete16. Strategic Spontaneity reviewsThey take a chance on each other.Star Wars - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,409 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 12-27-10 - Ferus O. - Complete17. Braided reviewsShe never asks what he's done with the braid, but she has to suspect.Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 748 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-17-10 - Anakin Skywalker - Complete18. Freefall Undertow reviewsAnakin Skywalker is seventeen when he loses his virginity. It's messy and embarrassing and kind of perfect.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,420 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-26-10 - Anakin Skywalker - Complete19. Flawed » reviewsSequel to Cover. Following a lead about Ziro the Hutt's weapons trade, the Kenobi-Skywalker Team and a few friends head for a war-raveged planetary system to keep - or make - the peace. Feelings stir and things blow up.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 43 - Words: 70,030 - Reviews: 71 - Updated: 8-21-10 - Published: 6-6-10 - Anakin Skywalker - Complete20. Master reviewsPalpakin. Sequel to "...And Let's Begin." The latest in a series of follow-ups to "Of Lightbulbs and Sketching," but can stand alone.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 499 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 7-21-10 - Anakin Skywalker & E. Palpatine - Complete21. Tidal reviewsOne-shot. Padmé' Amidala's thoughts during her wedding night.Star Wars - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 917 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 7-12-10 - Anakin Skywalker & Padmé Amidala - Complete22. Fierce in Denial reviewsPadmé's reflections during the fireside scene in Attack of the Clones.Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 901 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 7-8-10 - Padmé Amidala & Anakin Skywalker - Complete23. He Will Learn reviewsPalpatine watches Anakin fume with supreme anticipation.Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,363 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 6-26-10 - E. Palpatine & Anakin Skywalker - Complete24. Something We Can Fix reviewsAhsoka takes a minute to help her master repair a piece of junk.Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 891 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 6-24-10 - Anakin Skywalker & Lumiya - Complete25. Cover » reviewsWhen a young boy is kidnapped by bounty hunters working for Ziro the Hutt, Anakin and friends hatch a daring plan to end a slave-raiding operation on Coruscant. Anakin, Obi-Wan, Ferus, Siri, Quinlan Vos, OCs.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 27 - Words: 50,975 - Reviews: 33 - Updated: 6-6-10 - Published: 4-25-10 - Anakin Skywalker - Complete26. And Let's Begin reviewsSequel to "Of Lightbulbs and Sketching" and "What This Gets Us." Anakin and Palpatine have a second artsy evening.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 860 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 5-22-10 - Anakin Skywalker & E. Palpatine - Complete27. My Darker Moments reviews100 word drabble. Set in the Freefall/Gravity/Cover universe, sometime between Geonosis and Mustafar. Reflections on the "other woman."Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 136 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 5-9-10 - Anakin Skywalker & Padmé Amidala - Complete28. What This Gets Us reviewsShameless Palpakin. Sequel to Of Lightbulbs and Sketching. Anakin and Palpatine have their first art date.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 820 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-2-10 - Anakin Skywalker & E. Palpatine - Complete29. Gravity » reviewsSequel to "Freefall." Anakin's life gets a little more complicated, but friends are worth saving.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 33 - Words: 81,300 - Reviews: 74 - Updated: 4-24-10 - Published: 2-15-10 - Anakin Skywalker - Complete30. Consummation reviewsQuinFer. Following Show Me Those Moves and Bated Breath, Quinlan and Ferus take things to the next step ... Definitely slash.Star Wars - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,053 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-10-10 - Ferus O. & Quinlan V. - Complete31. Of Lightbulbs and Sketching reviewsAnakin does a favor ... or two ... for Palpatine. Non-graphic slash.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,499 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-9-10 - Anakin Skywalker & E. Palpatine - Complete32. Bated Breath reviewsA visit to the Temple showers leads to QuinFer slashiness.Star Wars - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 520 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-2-10 - Quinlan V. & Ferus O. - Complete33. Double EntendreContinuation of Show Me Those Moves, Ferus's perspective as Master Vos shows him the aforementioned moves. Very mildly slashy.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 714 - Published: 3-30-10 - Ferus O. & Quinlan V. - Complete34. Show Me Those Moves reviewsVery short one-shot. Slash-ish by allusion. Quinlan Vos gives Ferus a little help with his lightsaber training.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 335 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-26-10 - Quinlan V. & Ferus O. - Complete35. I'm Glad You Chose MePointless drabble. Padmé inspired devotion in a nine-year-old boy. A/P.Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 129 - Published: 3-18-10 - Anakin Skywalker & Padmé Amidala - Complete36. Whatever Haunts Your Dreams reviewsOne-shot. Obi-Wan watches his Padawan sleep. Not slash.Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 574 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 3-17-10 - Obi-Wan K. & Anakin Skywalker - Complete37. I Want to Hate Her reviewsDrabble. Set in the universe of Freefall and Gravity, a few years later. Padmé watches her new husband and his friend together ...Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 138 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 3-7-10 - Anakin Skywalker & Padmé Amidala - Complete38. You're So Lost reviewsDrabble. Companion piece to "Freefall" and "Gravity."Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 138 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-15-10 - Complete39. The Birthday Wish reviewsCompanion piece to Freefall and Gravity.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 939 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 2-14-10 - Complete40. The plan was not to fall in love reviewsDrabble. Companion piece to Freefall. Ryn reflects on the plan.Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 120 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 2-13-10 - Anakin Skywalker - Complete41. You Were Dirty reviewsDrabble. Companion piece to Chapter 16 of Freefall.Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 135 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-7-10 - Anakin Skywalker - Complete42. I Broke You reviewsDrabble. Companion piece to my story "Freefall."Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 129 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-7-10 - Anakin Skywalker - Complete43. Your Hair reviewsCompanion piece to my story "Freefall." One of many things Anakin can never say to his friend.Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 125 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-7-10 - Anakin Skywalker - Complete44. Do we kiss? reviewsAnakin/OC drabble, companion piece to "Freefall" and "You Changed Me." May not be what you think.Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 160 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 2-3-10 - Anakin Skywalker - Complete45. You Changed Me reviewsAnakin/OC drabble, companion piece to "Freefall."Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 131 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 2-3-10 - Anakin Skywalker
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