That fandom meme

[pensnest]

I've been mostly-absent from LJ for a few days, for reasons I'll probably explain in a week or so. But I'm intrigued by the fandom opinion meme, so here goes:

Ask Me My Fandom Opinion

How it works:

Ask me one fandom-related question in the comments. This can be fandom specific, general, or about fandom/lj stuff/fic writing/etc. in general.

Just one question, please, but it can (and perhaps should) have sub-parts.

That's it. It can be as normal or odd as you like.

I'm basically into popslash, as you undoubtedly realise; also enjoying Dr Who (new) and Torchwood. My first fannish love was ST:TNG, and I never really got into the 'fandom' side of Buffy, Angel or Firefly, except for going to a few conventions. So, nicely restricted list there. Have at it.

Comments

[pensnest]

At the moment, JC is the one I find hardest to write, at least if I'm trying to present him seriously. (As I mentioned to duoshinigami above, it's different with crack, where there is a license to use 'shorthand'.)

I haven't quite figured out the balance I want to find, between the dreamy, flaky gay and the intelligent, grown-up man. I think both are true, and to leave either out wouldn't be satisfying. I *loved* the characterisation in the AU 'A Hell of a Yarn' in last year's DWNOGA, which kept JC's adorableness and also made him smart and effective. But I haven't managed to do that.

Partly, it's lack of practice, as I haven't tried any serious JC for quite a while now. I spose the thing to do is have a try at it...