Taking suggestions for SGA and H50 podfic to record

[librarychick_94]

So, I have a couple ideas on what stories to podfic next, but several people have commented on some of my podfic that they were glad a particular story was podficced. So, I thought I'd throw this out there: I'm taking requests/suggestions for SGA and/or H50 stories to podfic.

So, if you have any SGA or H50 stories you've always wanted to have as a podfic (and think I'd be a good reader for it), please let me know. I've also posted this to Tumblr if you want to respond there. However, communicating via Tumblr can be iffy.

Some guidelines:

• No deathfic (exceptions include death that is only temporary)


• No rape/noncon/dubcon


• Not all stories lend themselves to being read aloud


• I have to get permission from the author if they don't already have blanket permission out there


• McShep or McDanno preferred, but I'll read gen and preslash as well. Other pairings? Depends on the pairing and story.

Entry edited 7/4/15 to add H50 info.

Comments

[lilima.livejournal.com]

Hi! I want to give you huuuuge thanks for keeping this fandom alive. After you posted Hindsight and Turn Into Something Beautiful I was floating on air, they are on my favorites list. And I didn’t even hope they will be recorded someday, because we, fans, don’t get many new sga podfics these days. So every new audio made by you makes me a little happier. Thank you!

When I found out about your post here, I decided to try my luck. So, here it goes:

Circuitous by Rageprufrock
Dr. John Sheppard was not as excited about joining the project as Rodney was to have him on board.
This fic tagged as gen but I always read it as mcshep or at least pre slash. Rodney is a little on a military side but still has his brain and degrees. John is math genius that got drugged in atlantis project. The interactions between the pair are quite interesting to read because their personalities are not reversed, they are pretty much the same just different occupation.

Life in Miniature Motion by Kyizi GEN (or the wee!john series)
When an Ancient machine turns John Sheppard into a child, Rodney McKay is left to cope with the aftermath.
I LOVE this story. I think it’s a great take on John and Rodney’s friendship. The story has humor and sweetness, but remains serious and believable at the same time. And we also see the life on atlantis and many people from stargate project.

No Good Deed by Forestgreen
John is a thief, has PhD and… and everything else probably will be a spoiler.
The pairing is John and Cameron Mitchell, but the developing of their relationship is very interesting. And Rodney still is one of the main characters and has very close friendship with John, so he won’t be missed. This story has bamf!John, love, adventures, team building, secrets, humor; not heavy on angst and has a happy ending!

And All the World Beneath by Seperis
It’s a crossover between sga and supernatural, the pairing: John/Dean Winchester and John/Rodney. Any other time the pairing would probably give me pause but in here it all works. The fic is heavy on the plot, but I mean good heavy: there is mystery, post apocalyptic world, monsters; team dynamics are great. And John gets a psychic power, maybe that will hook you up. By the way, I read your guidelines so it’s totally OK!

Converging by Purna
John saves a man from drowning and takes the long way home.
Finally! McShep! Great story.

P.S. I don’t include links, if you haven’t heard of them, they are easily found on AO3. You probably noticed the lack of McShep. Sorry, I love John and Rodney, but I can explain. When I first discovered sga fandom I collected all the podfics I could find. So if you ask me to name my favorites, those that come to mind already have an audio record. And these five are just off the top of my head. Probably because they are on my alltime favorites list, but I feel they are underrated and deserve to be heard.
Ok, here I stop my ranting. Bye!

Thank you!

[librarychick-94.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much for the compliments! To be clear though, I didn't record Hindsight I just mentioned it on Tumblr. Dr-Fumbles-McStupid recorded it. Someone had just requested I record it and when I saw it posted, I shared to let her know. I did do Turn into Something Beautiful. I love that story. Yeah, I pretty much started recording podfic so there would be more stories available that I wanted to hear! I think there may only be 3 or 4 of us currently doing SGA podfic. Thanks very much for the suggestions!

I have read Converging and Life in Miniature Motion and like them very much. I checked and neither author has blanket permission nor can I find permission listed on AO3 or LJ. I can message them or leave them a comment and hopefully they'll answer. I'm willing to consider doing either one but I need to reread them and try reading them aloud. Some fanfic just does not lend itself to podfic! Once I have decided they are workable, I'll ask permission and see what happens. Sometimes I get a happy "yes!" and other times I've not ever heard back. Sometimes it takes a bit to get a response as people have drifted away from the fandom and don't check their accounts. I'll message you if/when I get permission, okay?

Pretty sure I've read Circuitous as I think I've read all Pru's SGA fic. I'll give it a reread. Not a Supernatural fan, so no on that one, sorry. The one that is John/Cam I'm not sure I've read. I'll give it a read, but a story has to really grab me for me to spend the time need to be familiar with it, record it, edit it, listen to it again...

So, to sum up: I'll consider Converging and Life in Miniature Motion, but not likely the others. You did manage to pick two of my favorites though!

I'm currently working on Other Plans by bomberqueen17 and it is a big project. I might be able to squeeze one of these in since they are lots shorter, but it is my current commitment. If you haven't read it, you should give it a try. It is AU and quite good. It is here: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1144203/chapters/2316104

Thanks again and I'll be in touch when I know more info.

librarychick_94

Circuitous

[librarychick-94.livejournal.com]

Reread Circuitous. I had read it before, but not for awhile. I'll put it on the possible list. :) Pru does have blanket permission out there for her stuff to be podficced, so I don't need to ask.

[lilima.livejournal.com]

Hello, again! I feel so ashamed, how could I forget about Dr-Fumbles-McStupid. It’s just, the last fifteen sga podfic I listened was made by you, so my brain probably got a little confused. face palm I hope she’ll never know.

Thank you for your consideration and I’m glad about Circuitous. I’ll be waiting for the news, keep up the good work! thumbs up

No worries!

[librarychick-94.livejournal.com]

No worries! I just didn't want to take credit where it wasn't due! Fifteen podfic by me! Yikes! Might I ask if you have a favorite? Or maybe your top two? I have my stats at AO3 so I know which ones have the most hits etc., but I'm just wondering.

Re: No worries!

[lilima.livejournal.com]

Ok, I can do that. Hands down the best are:
Hunting Parties series - one of my favorite authors, and I’m glad that all the parts now in audio.
A Farm In Iowa – wow, just wow. Can’t imagine how hard it was to record.
Taking the B Train – I love the AU stories where there still is Atlantis, but maybe a different road to it.
Paper Cranes (Upstairs, Downstairs) - Rodney+family dinners+mistaken for a couple - what not to like? good pick.

But if you ask about those recent ones, they are:
The Last Survivor (it’s not new, but I only listened to it recently)
Sight Unseen
The Crooked Path and Like a Pigeon from Hell

I swear the fact that they are the lengthy ones are just a coincidence :)

P.S. When you asked I went to check you profile – to make sure I give credit where credit is due, not like last time ;) and I found Hunted by Taste_is_Sweet. I don’t know how I missed it, I regularly check out new records on internet but here it is. It’s a crossover with Hawaii five-o which is a huge bonus for me. I love that fandom but only have ten podfics and it’s not nearly enough, plus I read Aegis but this story is new to me. So I’m in a happy mood and I definitely know what I’ll be listening next!

Re: No worries!

[librarychick-94.livejournal.com]

Yay! Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know what your favorites are. So glad you liked Hunting Parties. John/OMC is not something I often read, but it is LtLJ! Vanrin is awesome. Obviously, I like everything I podfic, but The Farm in Iowa 'verse is my absolute favorite. Cate's writing is sublime and lyrical in places and it is quite easy to read. I find that when I read her stuff it has a different rhythm to it than others. Actually, when reading out loud, each author seems to have their own rhythm and it often affects even that speed at which I read. I know I'm fast and I have to keep myself from reading too quickly sometimes.

I'm glad you liked Last Survivor. That was one I was able to use closest to my own voice on (without as many subtle changes for dialogue) and it was nice. It isn't very popular though. Perhaps because of the original female character. Paper Cranes is a most awesome fic. I laughed out loud when I first read it and kept reading bits of it to my housemate at the time.

I'm glad you found Hunted! It is 5 hours long, so have fun. I've seriously considered doing H50 podfic, but I'm not quite as comfortable with the characters. And writers tend to use quite a bit of Hawaiian language and I'm afraid I'll screw up the pronunciation royally. I wonder if that is why there isn't as much out there? Or maybe the SGA fandom is just better. :)

[librarychick-94.livejournal.com]

Circuitous has been posted! http://archiveofourown.org/works/3650151

[librarychick-94.livejournal.com]

BTW, I started recording Life in Miniature Motion. Kyizi was kind enough to give permission. :)

[lilima.livejournal.com]

OMG, you’re doing it!!! I’m sooo glad. I don’t remember how many times I’ve read the story, it would be great to have an audio. I should probably prepare some tissues :)

[librarychick-94.livejournal.com]

Life in Miniature Motion should be posted tonight. 5/26/15 :)