'Graphic descriptions of medically impossible heart care' may be my favourite story warning to date

[cleflink]

YOU GUYS, YOU GUYS. spn_j2_bigbang claims just happened and my summary got picked by the amazingly talented petite_madame! I am so very excited, you have no idea. Nearly did a spit take at my computer screen when I found out, I kid you not. Now I just have to make sure that I can turn the disaster of a rough draft I've got right now into a story that measures up to the fantastic art she's doubtlessly going to produce. :P

I'm pretty stoked about my story this year. It's rather different from my normal fare, so I hope y'all will like it when posting time comes around.

Here's the summary I submitted for artist claims:
There are a lot of tools of Jared's trade: green thread for hope, copper plating for endurance, silver needles for vitality. In a world where heartbreak is a literal condition, it's Jared's job to sew, patch and mend the physical wounds left in people's hearts by lost loves, misunderstandings or betrayals.

When a killer attacks Jensen - the man who's responsible for the purple stain of unrequited love on Jared's heart - and steals half of his broken heart, Jared discovers that a needle and thread, desperation and a sharp scalpel are enough to let him sew part of his own heart onto what's left of Jensen's. But, as Jensen recovers, they both realize that Jared's procedure may have done more than save Jensen's life. His actions will tie them together in a way that goes far deeper than flesh.

DUN DUN DUUUUUN!

There are a whole lot of other author-artist matches that I'm super excited to see happening, too; it's going to be a great bigbang year for sure!

*twirls*

(Also, if I've been a total flake replying to anything recently, I am sorry. It's been a bit of a crazy week or two).

Comments

[dugindeep.livejournal.com]

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[cleflink.livejournal.com]

Shake, shake, shake, shake your booty!

[dugindeep.livejournal.com]

I just now saw your post's subject line and am laughing about our debates on improbable vs. impractical lololol

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

I think we probably could have gone for any of the above - taking needle and thread to a person's beating heart doesn't sound like the cleverest life decision - but it's a pretty hilarious unique warning however you slice it. ...pun totally not intended.

[blackrabbit42.livejournal.com]

*Flails* OMG. What an epic combination! You two are going to ROCK THE BANG this summer. Your summary is incredible, I can't wait to see what the two of you do with it.

:)

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

*writes furiously while holding onto PM's coattails* Multitasking! :P

Thanks for the vote of confidence, hon! It's going to be great fun, I'm sure!

[kefa2112.livejournal.com]

anticipation, its making make me wait. sounds like you have a winner on your hands.

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

This one's going to be one for the books, for sure (once I finish writing the darn thing). *grins*

[firesign10.livejournal.com]

That's an amazing summary, and I can't wait to read the story and see what fantastic beautifulness Petite Madame will create to accompany it!!!

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

dugindeep gave me some much appreciated help with my summary - they're such a nuisance to write! But I think people will like this concept, even if it's a bit different from my usual bantery goodness.

[laurathelurker.livejournal.com]

Can not wait for this collaboration. The summary was intriguing and with the a-list artist, I need it now.

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

*laughs* You do not want it right now, I can tell you that. Editing time is very much required. But I'm very excited that you're excited! The final product should be worth the wait, though, I hope.

[petite-madame.livejournal.com]

I've just finished to read your story!
It's awesome and there's is something completely "Michel Gondry" about the whole concept!
I'm so thrilled I managed to grab your story!!
I'll send you an email tomorrow with a couple of questions :D

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, hon! I'm delighted to know that you're liking it.

I'm thrilled that you grabbed it as well! Think I might be getting the better end of the deal, though.

I'll look forward to hearing from you! ^_^

[petite-madame.livejournal.com]

The schedule is up :S
http://spn-j2-bigbang.livejournal.com/359076.html
Can I contact Wendy to have a date at the beginning of August?

ETA: I've almost finished working on the main banner \o/

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

Just emailed you!

Also, in case you didn't know, you're awesome. \o/

[akintay.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to read your fic and see the art for it! You two are probably the combo I'm most excited about this year :D

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

Very kind of you to say so! We've got a lot of really awesome match-ups this year, so it should be a great round all around. I'm looking forward to your post-apocafic very much (though I'm also going to grumble under my breath about your being DONE already).

*hearts*

[heartblowswild.livejournal.com]

I am SO EXCITED to read this fic!! Congrats on getting an awesome artist! :)

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

It is very exciting, I must admit. Here's hoping my final product lives up to the summary! *wry*

[equally-dour.livejournal.com]

A match made in heaven! SO EXCITED! :DDD

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

SO EXCITED! Probably means I need to get on with the editing though, huh? *makes face*

[mithborien.livejournal.com]

Ooh, that was your story! It was totally my second choice. We were so close to working together again :P

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

*laughs* Clearly I know what you like! The prohibition-era story you picked looks really interesting; I look forward to seeing what you and your author come up with!

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

MAGIC. Or dumb luck. Probably dumb luck. Which I will absolutely take credit for. ^_~

You will be missed this year for sure! Probably you will have a less stressful summer than the rest of us, though. Also, I meant to email you. orz I shall go do that.

[marlina-a.livejournal.com]

I pretty much have dropped out of the fandom, but dammit woman whenever I actually managed to look at one of your fics whenever I'm on lj I just lsuwnqdhbreohifbreihbfnreibfefuifrjenqfrbenfrhe

The summary is amazing. I cannot wait! I checked the posting schedule and you'll be posting on the 2nd of August right? School can go screw itself, I will be reading. \o/

[cleflink.livejournal.com]

I consider keyboard mashing to be the ultimate compliment. Also, I am not at all sorry for making you fall off the wagon again.

Yep, August 2! Plenty of time for me to turn my current mess into a real story. :)