Parents Supporting Their LGBT Kids During Pride Month.

Parents Supporting Their LGBT Kids During Pride Month.

"People mostly write and read very character driven, specific ship focused fic, because what most people want out of fanfiction is to focus on the romance between characters they're not getting in canon so they can soak in the vibes."

Yes, absolutely. And thank hell for all the authors who write character-driven, ship focused fic for us to soak in the vibes to.

But also…

thank hell for all the authors who write angst, whump, and hurt no comfort, for us to luxuriate in blorbo's hurt and pain and cry or cackle.

thank hell for all the authors who write cheating, love triangles and affairs for us to consume large quantities of popcorn to and yell 'oh no, they didn't'.

thank hell for all the authors who write case fic, mission fic, and intricate, plot-driven stories to replicate the feel of canon, when canon has stopped or gone wrong.

thank hell for all the authors who write 'fix it' fics when canon has betrayed us with bad vibes, plot holes and deaths.

thank hell for all the authors who write poly ships when what we need is just for everyone to get along and screw instead of screw up.

thank hell for all the authors who write gen fic when we're not interested in romance.

thank hell for all the authors in fandom, and all the wonderful, different kinds of fanfiction they write for us.

Initial Introductory Post!

Hi Tumblr! Long time lurker, first time blogger!

I remember when the wild Tumbeasts roamed these lands... though I was but a visitor then...

"Distracted" or "Diffused" is fine for me as a short name; will answer to either one. Expect both parts of that to be accurate.

[Edited to add - started using "DD" here; will go by that. Upper or lower case is fine.]

I'm planning for this to be the companion blog to my AO3 account (distracted_and_diffused), and to share fandom stuff but not a lot of personal stuff. I currently have one tiny drabble posted, and hope to post another fic soon.

My current (unposted) WIPs are in the following fandoms:

Dead Boy Detectives (TV show)

Hades (video game)

Yuri on Ice (anime)

Paint Your Wagon (film)

I have lurked in various fandoms since the mid-1990s, but have mostly tended to discuss fandom stuff offline with friends, so this is me dipping a toe into larger fannish waters!

This is the part where I try to reassure you that I am not a bot. (Which, I am aware, is something a bot would probably say, so I am at something of a disadvantage...)

If it's the beginning of June 2024 and you're wondering why I suddenly followed you -- you looked like you were cool and also you were my Tumblr-assigned blog partner (they ask you to follow 3 blogs from a pre-selected list when you sign up now).

I will eventually make more posts! Eventually... probably... I think.

But for now, just happy to be here.

- DD

Charles wouldn't kiss Edwin gently on the swings after a romantic walk and a heart-to-heart. He isn't like that. They aren't like that. He would pick the worst moment ever, while they're being chased by unfathomable horrors, and do it then. It's tradition

Some writers: *meticulously plan out every plot point and the tone and meanings before they start writing*

Me:

Do you ship it?

reason: Tumblr's favorite bisexual disabled polycule