I'm supposed to be creating a writing/scheduling wiki for the SO and I. Instead, I'm reading my email and sinsense's comment threads and thinking about bandboys and their filthy, filthy scenes. And, okay, so I just watched Release the Bats also, and am reflecting on NPR's interview with Pete. None of which are at all relevant to the motive for this post, which I will now explain.
Whether you are in bandom or not, I urge anyone who enjoys urban fantasy or fantastical urbanity to read "After" by![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
sinsense. Here is part one, and here is part two of two. It really isn't necessary to know the bands to read, though it is all the richer if you do. She created a universe in which one can imagine a dozen tellable stories, and she did it with flair and skill. I'm going to try for a brief summary as follows:
Okay, so ignore my summary. But read her lovely story.
Whether you are in bandom or not, I urge anyone who enjoys urban fantasy or fantastical urbanity to read "After" by
sinsense. Here is part one, and here is part two of two. It really isn't necessary to know the bands to read, though it is all the richer if you do. She created a universe in which one can imagine a dozen tellable stories, and she did it with flair and skill. I'm going to try for a brief summary as follows:Everything has fallen apart, and apocalyptic survivor Frank Iero doesn't expect human kindness anymore. But as people and our works fade into the background of a greening world, new kinds of connections with the earth become possible- for those who are flexible enough to adapt. Also, Frank kisses a boy.
Okay, so ignore my summary. But read her lovely story.
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