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NEW CHALLENGE! [Nov. 7th, 2009|09:00 am]

_alicesprings
Announcing the new challenge theme... Friends and Lovers.

Thanks to bksbraceletbksbracelet, who suggested the theme! If you have any theme suggestions, just leave a comment HERE on IJ, or HERE on LJ.

This challenge will also be open to graphics makers (icons, banners, wallpapers or colourbars are accepted) and vidders!

Sign-ups close on November 16 and submissions are due on December 13.

If you'd like to sign up, please leave a comment!
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WEATHER/VACATION MASTERLIST! [Nov. 6th, 2009|05:32 pm]

_alicesprings
The authors in the Weather/Vacation Challenge have now been revealed! I'll post a full list of writers and links to their stories under the cut, and this post will also be put in the memories here for future reference.

The authors are now free to reply to comments on their fic, and cross post them if they wish. To encourage more readers and writers, a link back to [info]qaf_challenges when you do this would be much appreciated!

I'll be announcing a new challenge soon and I'd love to get lots of sign-ups, so spread the word!

( Fic Links )
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POLL RESULTS [Nov. 6th, 2009|09:17 am]

_alicesprings
Thank you to everyone who voted in the poll!

From the results, and the comments, I've decided to keep the challenges anonymous at this time. In order to make this strategy as effective as possible I'd like to ask that in future challenges authors do not name their betas when thanking them. Please save that for when you cross-post.

Also, I'm going to hold a yearly amnesty. Authors can submit fics they may have started for a challenge but ran out of time and didn't finish, or people can choose one of the past themes to write for. It will be like an annual Second Chance Challenge.

I'd like to run a new theme next, so the amnesty will take place after the next challenge. Speaking of which, due to popular demand I'm opening the next challenge up to graphics makers and vidders.

I'll also continue to post to both IJ and LJ at this time.
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TICKY TICKY! [Nov. 3rd, 2009|11:01 am]

_alicesprings
Please take a moment to fill out this unscientific poll, which may have some bearing on the future of [info]qaf_challenges. Or you know, not.

Poll #4543
Open to: All, results viewable to: All

Would you prefer to have all challenge entries posted in one place only?

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Yes - IJ
4 (11.1%)

Yes - LJ
3 (8.3%)

No, keep posting in both places
30 (83.3%)

Other - I will leave a comment
0 (0.0%)

Would you like to see more challenges incorporating graphics?

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Yes
10 (30.3%)

No, I just want fic
7 (21.2%)

Yes, and vids too
17 (51.5%)

Would you like a repeat of past themes?

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Yes
29 (90.6%)

No. I want new themes only
3 (9.4%)

Would you like to have a team challenge, with 2 or more participants tackling each theme?

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Yes
28 (87.5%)

No
4 (12.5%)

Do you leave comments on entries? Why?

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No, hardly ever
4 (11.8%)

Yes, on all of them
11 (32.4%)

Yes, just on the ones I like
20 (58.8%)

Would you like to post your own entries?

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No, I like the anonymity aspect
19 (67.9%)

Yes, I don't care about the anonymity aspect
6 (21.4%)

Other - I will comment
3 (10.7%)

There is usually about 4-5 weeks given to participants before entries are due.

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That is long enough
30 (100.0%)

That is too long. I want shorter deadlines
0 (0.0%)

Readers, would you prefer to keep the challenges anonymous?

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Yes
30 (93.8%)

No, that way I can just read fics from writers I know and ignore the others!
2 (6.2%)

Your fave challenge so far, and why?

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Dare Challenge
6 (17.1%)

Hurt/Comfort
14 (40.0%)

What If...
7 (20.0%)

Icon Challenge
4 (11.4%)

Icon Challenge With a Twist
6 (17.1%)

Justin Challenge
5 (14.3%)

Challenge in Two Parts
16 (45.7%)

Clusterfuck Challenge
13 (37.1%)

In Cars
5 (14.3%)

Small Things Made Large
12 (34.3%)

Christmas/New Year
7 (20.0%)

Second Chance Challenge
10 (28.6%)

Weather/Vacation
9 (25.7%)

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WEATHER/VACATION FICS POSTED! [Nov. 1st, 2009|06:12 pm]

_alicesprings
I would like to say a HUGE thank you to all the writers (and betas) who took part in this challenge!

We have a total of 14 fics! Fics will stay anonymous for five days before I reveal the authors.

Authors, during this time please do not cross-post or reveal your identities.

And don't forget, the fics are posted at both IJ and LJ, so track both places for comments.

Happy reading - and guessing!

( List of Authors )
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A DAY IN MAY [Nov. 1st, 2009|05:12 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: A Day in May
Written By: fanseefansee
Timeline: S5 or later
Author's Notes: Thanks once more to my fabulous beta!

( A Day in May )
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CHANGE OF PLANS [Nov. 1st, 2009|05:11 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: Change of Plans
Written By: [info]notreallyme10
Timeline: Post-513
Author's Notes: Special thanks to my beta who went above and beyond, as always!

( Change of Plans )
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SNOWSTORM AND HONEYMOON [Nov. 1st, 2009|05:10 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: Snowstorm and Honeymoon
Written By: edom56edom56
Timeline: Post-513
Author's Notes: Thank you to my beta [info]taytay4936. There is a blizzard in Pittsburgh and the boys decide to go on a vacation.

( Snowstorm and Honeymoon )
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ONE MORE DANCE [Nov. 1st, 2009|05:09 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: One More Dance
Written By: [info]the_minx_17
Timeline: Early S2
Author's Notes: Thanks to [info]leela_cat for the beta. Boys and all their baggage belong to Queer as Folk and are the property of Russell T. Davies, CowLip Productions, Tony Jonas Productions, Showtime Networks Inc. and others. No copyright infringement is intended.

( One More Dance  )
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JUSTIN AND BRIAN AND THE TERRIBLE HORRIBLE, VERY BAD DAY [Nov. 1st, 2009|05:08 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: Justin and Brian and the Terrible Horrible, Very Bad Day
Written By: [info]girloftheburbs
Timeline: Post-513, 4 years later, a few weeks before Thanksgiving
Rating: PG-13
Author's Notes: Thank you to [info]sfscarlet and [info]mactwck for the wonderful beta. Any mistakes are mine. I don’t claim ownership to the Queer As Folk characters; I’m just borrowing them for a while. The title refers to a children’s book with a similar title, and I made up the name of Peachton, PA, although it's based on a real town.

( Justin and Brian and the Terrible Horrible, Very Bad Day )
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SNOWED IN [Nov. 1st, 2009|05:07 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: Snowed In
Written By: [info]etextraordinary
Timeline: Between 308 and 309
Author's Notes: What happens between the agreement in Brian’s office at the end of 308 and the infamous ChaCha scene at the beginning of 309? Mostly just a PWP; with a hint of plot as seasoning. Thank you to the amazing [info]ahaw9913 for her beta skills! And to [info]_alicesprings for hosting the challenge!

( Snowed In )
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CELEBRATIONS [Nov. 1st, 2009|05:06 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: Celebrations
Written By: sfscarletsfscarlet
Timeline: Post-513, a few years later
Author's Notes: Beta by [info]girloftheburbs -- a fire is mentioned in the story- this is totally fictional and in no way references any canon or any story that I have written.

( Celebrations )
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HEAT WAVE [Nov. 1st, 2009|05:05 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: Heat Wave
Author [info]xie_xie_xie
Timeline: Post-513
Author's Notes: Hot weather hits the Pitts.

( Heat Wave )
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NIGHT SKY [Nov. 1st, 2009|05:04 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: Night Sky
Written By: [info]frantic_quest
Timeline: S2
Author's Notes: Written for the Vacation category. Thank you to the lovely [info]sunshinyday5762 for her beta skills. No warnings. The boys have an educational and fun day at The Franklin Institute in Philly.

( Night Sky )
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SNOW AND SHADOW, CHAPTER ONE [Nov. 1st, 2009|05:02 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: Snow and Shadow, Chapter One
Written By: oasis6028oasis6028
Timeline: A couple of years after Melanie and Lindsay moved to Toronto. They are still there, and Brian and Justin are together, of course.
Author's Notes: Many thanks to Arwensong and Sabina for reading this over for me.

( Snow and Shadow )
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SNOW AND SHADOW, CHAPTER TWO [Nov. 1st, 2009|05:01 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: Snow and Shadow, Chapter Two
Written By: oasis6028oasis6028
Timeline: A couple of years after Melanie and Lindsay moved to Toronto. They are still there, and Brian and Justin are together, of course.
Author's Notes: Many thanks to Arwensong and Sabina for reading this over for me.

( Snow and Shadow )
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SNOW AND SHADOW, CHAPTER THREE [Nov. 1st, 2009|04:59 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: Snow and Shadow, Chapter Three
Written By: oasis6028oasis6028
Timeline: A couple of years after Melanie and Lindsay moved to Toronto. They are still there, and Brian and Justin are together, of course.
Author's Notes: Many thanks to Arwensong and Sabina for reading this over for me.

( Snow and Shadow )
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SNOW AND SHADOW, CHAPTER FOUR [Nov. 1st, 2009|04:58 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: Snow and Shadow, Chapter Four
Written By: oasis6028oasis6028
Timeline: A couple of years after Melanie and Lindsay moved to Toronto. They are still there, and Brian and Justin are together, of course.
Author's Notes: Many thanks to Arwensong and Sabina for reading this over for me.

( Snow and Shadow )
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RAINY DAY BLUES [Nov. 1st, 2009|04:54 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: Rainy Day Blues
Written By: [info]_alicesprings
Timeline: Post-513
Author's Notes: A big thank you to my wonderful beta!

( Rainy Day Blues )
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NEW ZEALAND [Nov. 1st, 2009|04:49 pm]

_alicesprings
Title: New Zealand
Written By: [info]ahaw9913
Timeline: Post 513
Author's Notes: Thank you, [info]suze_y! Just a little PwP.

( New Zealand )
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