Xena, BSG

[leavethesky]

Xena rec of the day:
High Intensity by Bel-wah is PG-13. This is an excellent novel-length uber about a rich businesswoman attempting to climb Mt. Everest. Enter uberXena, a quiet, mountain-climbing guide with a tragic past. This really is an excellent read. I'm pretty sure it has already been published. I'd be surprised if it hasn't. The author definitely knows the details of mountain-climbing (I have a brother who's a climbing nut) and has an ear for rhythm and pacing. My only complaint about this fic is that the transformation of the uberGabrielle character from insufferable spoiled brat to eager student is a bit abrupt. Also, sadly, no pr0n. Still a fantastic story!


BSG
Hold a Mirror to My Face and Tell Me It Remains the Same by gespawcho is R, Gina/Cain. Since this pairing is now canon (or as canon as 'well we're not going to show it but you'll KNOW that they're together' makes anything -- which is not at all really), I expect a lot of fic because I will surely be disappointed by the story told by the BSG PTB. This is a haunting look at identity and emotion as Gina struggles with her feelings for Cain and her growing recognition of her true identity. Hers is not a face that remains unguarded but when she sleeps there is a clear compromise written somewhere on it.

This should inspire you to go sign up and write for the BSG Femslash Season Three Battle over on getyourtoaster, right? Right?

Comments

[sr-m-grammatica.livejournal.com]

Oh, Ms. Sky, I must thank you for the recommendations! I am thoroughly enjoying "High Intensity," a well-written, engaging story. I've always enjoyed reading about Everest and the expeditions, especially Krakauer's and Boukreev's, and this story rings very true to the endeavor of scaling the roof of the world.

I also read "Hold a Mirror to My Face . . ." and enjoyed it immensely. I shall have to subscribe the the BSG femslash community. I adore Admiral Cain--why did they have to make her such a meanie?

Cheers!

Sister Mary Grammatica

[leavethesky.livejournal.com]

Hey Sister!
So you're Jillo? I've been meaning to check out your Voyager fic, but I'm too brain-dead/lazy to track back and find the first installment(s). Is it on Passion&Perfection? I'll check. Are you the same Jillo who wrote an SVU Alex/Olivia or am I confusing things?

I'm with you on Admiral Cain. LOVE her character and wish they hadn't killed her. She was one of the most interesting, complex characters on the show TV. I think they could have done some really interesting things with her character instead of making her a black and white meanie. Also, Michelle Forbes = incredibly hot *G*
Hmmm, I need a Cain icon.

[sr-m-grammatica.livejournal.com]

Well, I am A Jillo, if not THE Jillo; there does appear to be more than one of us. I am pretty much a one-trick pony. I have written several B/7 Voyager fics, and they're all on P and P. I also wrote one silly Bad Girls fic, a ridiculous Mary Sue starring Sister Mary Grammatica. It, too, is at P & P. And as for Michelle Forbes, growwwwlllll. I loved her as Ro Laren on ST:TNG. I just KNEW they'd make her the vaunted "gay character" of "Razor," but am crushed that they will not show any of the hot stuff between her and Sex, er, Six (or this version of Se, Six). I hate sub-text. Feh.

Thanks again for the recommendations! I always look forward to them.

SMG