Issue #1
August 3rd, 2006
Nominations for the Orion Awards are now open!
Classifieds
Betas
Looking for a beta? Looking to beta for someone? Here's your chance to advertise:
BETA OFFERED Less than 40,000 words preferred, don't expect much help with romance or sex. Prefer to beta over AIM, for real time discussion. Specialities: spelling and grammar, and canon accuracy. Contact .
BETA OFFERED Preferred genres: Action, Humor. Any length, any pairing, but I hate romance, so please, nothing too mushy! Specialities: Conflicts with the books. Conflicts within the story. Contact .
Plot Bunny Adoption Agency
Adorable little plot bunnies who need a home! Won't you give them one? Here are a few of our poor little dears:
FAIRY CULTURE BUNNY needs good home, author is on permanent holiday from the fandom and cannot look after. Elves are the dominant species and oppress all of the others. Committed writers only please: deep exploration of fairy society required. (No forwarding address available for author.)
TIMMY&ARTY BUNNIES breeding out of control, beloved bunny will never be written: author must liquidate. Timmy gambles and loses the Fei Fei diamond in an attempt to obtain matching earrings for Angeline, so Arty must get it back. To good home only: no evil!Timmy. Contact to register your interest, or for further story-notes, if desired.
UNUSUAL SHIP BUNNY from author plagued into insanity by too many more interestingly disturbing ones. Artemis falls in love: with Opal Koboi. But love blinds even genii and Opal slowly strips away his fortune, morals and mind. All applicants must share - the author will discuss handover under alias '' only, due to shame at it's inoffensiveness.
Challenges
The challenge is to write 12 (or more) fics out of the 24 Labours. These are
challenges that range from AH to X-overs. You can also submit a "fishwish" fic
request. Ongoing.
Every Monday, a challenge and a prompt is given. Write a drabble for that
prompt, around 100 words, and post it on the LiveJournal group!
Challenge #21: "LADDER"
Submit by: this Sunday
The Out Of Character challenge. Write the most OOC situation you can think of
and make it work!
Deadline: August 31st
Now's your chance to take any one of the past Criminality Challenges that
have already ended.
Ends: September 30th
Personal Ads
DASHING YOUNG DWARF seeks younger female dwarf. I enjoy long excursions in the tunnels and...finding valuable items. If you want a life of adventure and flatulence humour, call the LEP and ask for Cell #873.
I LIKE GIRLS and I'm looking for a date. I can flex my muscles. I'm doing it now. Can you see? I like Barney and meat. On the date, can I bring a friend? Email to pEktORelz@phonetix.net
PETITE BEAUTY looking for male human, not too stupid or too tall and can NOT own horses. Must buy me truffles on first date. No cops. Email to pixiegenius@koboi.com
QUADRUPED looking for love, or at least a glossy mane. Just kidding. I'm sensitive and enjoy watching Mud People take long walks on the beach. GSOH a must. No smokers. Email to betterthanopal@LEP.gov.ug
SINGLE CORPORAL in the LEP wants a girlfriend. Must be beautiful, not mind complaints, and be able to iron tunics. Call: (44) 7880-0039 (don't worry if my mummy picks up)
Lost and Found
ALUMINIUM FOIL HAT lost. Homemade, but with great sentimental value. If this is another prank, the perpetrator should be aware that vengance will be swift and merciless. If found, send email to betterthanopal@LEP.gov.ug
GOLD COIN found. Unique design, possibly Egyptian-inspired, with hole through center. Was found embedded in gates of Fowl Manor, so claim and explain, or it will be sold. Call: 555-0870 and ask for Artemis the Second
NIMBUS 2000 broomstick was found recently in Frond Square. Crossover characters should check their luggage. Call: (87) 6342-99021
Help Wanted
OA JUDGES
Judging season is just around the corner. Want to have a hand in who wins
this year's Orion Awards? Like to read and discuss fanfiction? Then Judging is
the job for you! More help is always appreciated, and our Staff just loves
welcoming new members. Volunteer
here.
