Stargate Atlantis Recs

[thegrrrl2002]

It seems like a lot of new folks are discovering Stargate Atlantis and in particular, the oh-so slashy love between Sheppard/McKay. Which is especially nice since early on there were folks who were convinced that there was nothing at all slashy about the show. And some even wondered where we were getting all our porny ideas from. ::blinks:: Granted, the slashiest of the eps are just starting to show in the US, so I suppose it's understandable.

I think it's a good time to rec some of my favorite Sheppard/McKay stories, ones that have been around for a while, and shouldn't be overlooked. And also, maybe some stories that are pretty new and shouldn't be overlooked, either. I'm sure I've missed some must-reads, because I'm a big ole dorkbrain. Please let me know if I have. I will add them to the list.

Invulnerable, by kylielee1000. The hummus argument? Cracks me up every time. And, uh, the hot sex is good, too. If Kylie doesn't write more Sheppard/McKay soon I'm going to start whining. I'm just sayin'.

Perception, by gigitrek. Cranky, reluctant Rodney, smirky John and Gigi's wonderful sense of humor. What more could a grrrl ask for? (Other than for Gigi to write more Atlantis fic).

Battle Hymn of the Republic by munchkinott. John, Rodney, and some tall grass. I laughed like a loon, and then promptly melted.

The Sixth Day, by mmmchelle. "It all started with Rodney's nipples." How can you resist a fic that begins with that line? I love the way she writes them, so warm, there's a lovely connection between them, and the dialog, even when they're discussing something awkward, always rings true.

Verb, Transitive, by kageygirl. Oooh, Kagey gets grammatical. Kinky. Seriously, though, this is a truly lovely fic, with fabulous characterization. She gets them just right.

Balcony Sessions, by maching_monkey. Okay, yes, this series isn't finished yet, ::glares:: but it's so wonderful, with all the angst and the longing and woo, action and adventure! Good, juicy stuff. Now Leah, go and finish it, okay?

Fucking Right, by amireal. A post-Sanctuary fic. Funny, very funny, and wicked sexy. And I just love what's going on inside of Rodney's head.

Scar Tissue, by coreopsis. This wonderful fic is a sequel to "Hello Timebomb", which should also be read. "I wanted to and I thought you wanted to and we were having a moment..." John frowned. "We were having a moment, weren't we?" ::loves:: She just nails these characters. And then they nail each other.

Prisoner of the Hot Gay Sex, by anonymous. Spoilers for "Sanctuary". The title says it all. *g* Incredibly hot, funny, and Rodney, could you be any cuter?

Referencing Gilbert Ryle, by brighidestone. A beautiful, poignant fic about John, Rodney and love. And aliens.

Complicated, by danvers. Spoilers for "Sanctuary". "Oh look, it's Atlantis's favorite metrosexual." I laughed, I sighed, I 'awww'ed. And was in awe, of the marvelous dialog and humor and storytelling and yeah, all the good stuff.

Okay, now tell me which ones I missed. *g*

Comments

[ex-danvers514.livejournal.com]

Okay, now tell me which ones I missed. *g*

The stuff that you wrote ;-)

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

::pokes:: Oh right. ::eyeroll::

Flatterer, you. Don't think I didn't notice that you've rec'd me on your website--you are the sweetest thing ever. Thank you.

[blinkiesays.livejournal.com]

Okay, now tell me which ones I missed.

How about Proof by Contradiction (http://www.livejournal.com/users/astolat/79130.html) by astolat ?

(The other half of this lj friended you a while ago for your J/D, which strangely lead to my newfound obsession with McShep... So, uh, thank you. Heh.)

[wickdzoot.livejournal.com]

I love her writing, and I enjoyed this a lot, but Rodney was just...a little more shrill than he actually is? Lovely, lovely, and the hickey scene had me melted and laughing too.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

strangely lead to my newfound obsession with McShep... So, uh, thank you.

You're very welcome.*g* So happy (and flattered!) to have snared another one.

And yes, I did enjoy that fic, although I do agree with 'zoot on some of the characterization issues. But it had some truly wonderful moments.

[wickdzoot.livejournal.com]

Sex? Later, by 'chelle, too. Brain-melting and weirdly, crankily, hotly sweet.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oooh yes. I was so torn for my 'chelle rec. I loved that one, too, but the nipples won out.

It was a close call. *g*

[kageygirl.livejournal.com]

Yeah, what danvers said. Where's the Grrrlfic? ::cheeky::

Bright Ideas, by alyse?

Circe, by sinbrat?

There's more, I'm sure, but I must pretend to work now. *eg*

[kageygirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, wait, I cleverly intuited the element all your recs have in common.

Porn.

Silly I.

::giggles::

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

And yes, you are very cheeky. ::pokes you, too::

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

And did I stick this in the wrong reply?
----

Yes, how could I have missed those? ::headdesk::

I think I'm going to use all this to update my recs page, which I do like, once a year.

[maching-monkey.livejournal.com]

I agree that you should add your own stuff, Grrl!

"Counterpoint" by alyse is awesome. Here:
http://wraithbait.cathandnick.com/viewstory.php?sid=550

That's all I can think of at the moment.

Leah

[mmmchelle.livejournal.com]

Alyse's "Counterpoint"

kagey's "The Heart of the Matter"

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I knew I'd miss good ones. But this is good, everyone will do my research for me and then I can just gather up my results.

Why didn't I think of this sooner?

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

BTW, gorgeous icon. That pic just breaks my heart.

[destina.livejournal.com]

And some even wondered where we were getting all our porny ideas from.

And some of us still do. *g* Can't read the porn. Just can't! I feel so bad, 'cause I love me some porn. But not with these two. *hides eyes* I can read snark, tho. Snark is good.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

How about porny snark?

Or snarky porn?

And look, now you've gotten John all confused.

[mmmchelle.livejournal.com]

Snark without porn?

Such a thing is possible?

::is aghast::

/g/

[wickdzoot.livejournal.com]

Awww, that's sad. More for us, I say. Heh.

[gigitrek.livejournal.com]

You can't put "Perception" up there with those other ones. Really. I wrote it in about ten minutes and I'd been drinking (which, for me, is something.) You are really too generous. Really.

And danvers is right. Put your fics on that list!

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

No, I'm not generous. I just know what I like. And I liked that fic. And it's staying on my list. Face it, you're good. *g*

[maching-monkey.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, Grrrl!

The entire series (so far) is here:

http://wraithbait.cathandnick.com/viewstory.php?sid=9

Coffee slash will be updated soon, though. :-)

That was incredibly kind of you. I'm chuffed as hell, as usual. And I promise I'll finish the series as soon as I can, which will probably be when season two of SGA starts. Though I'll be adding a short Seige 2-addition fic as soon as I can...

Thank you again,

Leah

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome!

And we have to wait till Season 2 for it to be finished??? Wah!! That's even more torture!

But I guess I can comfort myself with the next upcoming part, which I'm sure will make me all sad. :-(

I'm awfully whiny today, aren't I?

[snoopygirll.livejournal.com]

Again with the recs, you are so wonderful. I've only read three of these and am working my way through the rest.

It was your stories that got me hooked on McShep btw and PegB just cemented it. :)

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh yay! I was afraid everyone would be thinking 'jeeze, tell us something we DON"T know." So glad I could point out some new stuff for you, I hope you enjoy them!

[gurrier.livejournal.com]

Thank you soooo much for those recs! Insomnia struck last night, but what did I care? I'd enough hot Rodney/John love on my Palm to keep me happy for hours.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh, you're so very welcome! Just sharing the love. *g* I'm so glad you enjoyed the recs. So many wonderful writers!

[moonie]

Thank you so much for that list. I'd've missed Danver's Complicated otherwise, and man that's one great fic right there. *adores*

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Danvers is fabulous! I'm so glad you enjoyed her fic. She's written some great pegasus_b stuff, too, if you are into that AU.

A yummy one

[kalimyre.livejournal.com]

An interesting take on finger foods... Cherry (http://www.wraithbait.com/viewstory.php?sid=322) by Rivier. Hot and tasty with a creamy angst filling.

Re: A yummy one

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, I did like that one quite a lot! Sheppard is so darn sweet, yet believably so.