Hey y'all.

Sorry for the silence. I realize that 14 Valentines is starting up in less than a month, but I have no idea where the month of December went, so I'm kind of making strange faces here. But to business!

The themes, if you're interested, will be the same as they were last year, with very few modifications.

01: Body Image
02: Transgender Issues
03: Health
04: Reproductive Rights/Motherhood
05: Sexuality
06: Sexual Assault
07: Domestic Violence
08: Politics/Voting
09: Athletics
10: Women of Color
11: Economics/Work
12: Education
13: Arts & Entertainment
14: International

I'm not going to ask you to fill out a poll for participation - I will say, however, that you're encouraged to participate on as many or as few days as you want to. :) Once again, submissions are not required to have anything to do with the day's issue, but we would (naturally) very much love to see submissions that are connected to women and female characters or the issue of the day.

I'm sorry for not getting this up a LOT sooner (gosh, really sorry) but thank you for your patience! If you've got any questions, please feel free to ask away!

2amtomorning
If you find yourself at the crossroads of insomnia and insanity, this is the place to channel those demons that keep you sleepless. Vivid pictures, poetry, ruminations, and confessions from the nether hours between dusk and dawn. Originally formed to celebrate the city at night, there's a strong urban theme.

green_future
Dedicated to promoting global sustainability, this community offers a forum for discussing current environmental news, research, and issues with tips on how to make positive, pro-active changes to reduce carbon impact. You'll also find information on how to get involved in eco-activism and learn about events near you (i.e., act local; think global). Offering a wealth of data on earth-friendly products and practices, you'll be inspired to don an organic bamboo cape and save the planet.

wtf_sexism
Self-described as "a little community with a lot of rage," you can soak up impassioned vibes and read blistering exposes detailing sexist attitudes in the news, pop culture, and science! A must-join community if you are, or love, a feminist. (NB: the topic of whether a "man" can be a feminist is outside the scope of this spotlight, but will probably wind up on the Writer's Block.)

My cell phone has an option that when you press the keys it plays a different sound than just a regular boring beep. I use the 'xylophone' option. :D

I have not had a reason to hear this since October when I had to suspend my service because I had no moniez.

BUT I HAZ MONIEZ NOW AND MY PHONE WORKS AGAIN AND ZOOOOOMJ!

*plays a song on her phone and does a little dance*

Also, school starts on Wednesday and I'm actually *excited* about it. Even if it is dumb old math.

SCHOOOOOOL!

*dances more for the joy of learning*

Title: Strand By Strand
Collection: The Long and Short of It
Rating: eT
Characters: Don, Colby
Warnings: language, brother!worry, excessively hot men being hot, PWP without the pr0n (Plot What Plot?)
Genres: Angst, Family, Fluff, Gen, Friendship, Pr0nless PWP (Plot? What Plot?)
Chapters: 1
Completed: Yes
Word count: 353
Disclaimer: See Master Post.
Notes: See Master Post.

Summary: Haste makes waste. It also pisses off the SAC of the Violent Crimes Squad.


( "I don't CARE about how much you have on your plate right now! Get me his damn class list!" )

Title: Irresistible Force, Meet Immovable Object
Rating: eT
Characters/Pairings: Juliet, Shawn
Warnings: language, bloodz
Genres: Gen, Hurt/comfort, Fluff
Chapters: 1
Completed: Yes
Word count: 993
Disclaimer: There would be a scene like this in every episode if I was in charge. That's what fanfic is for. :D
Notes: There was a request on the Psychfic community's 'Character Fantasies - On Demand' thread for Juliet unintentionally whumping Shawn. This is the result. Flailed over by musicalluna.

Summary: Curiosity may have killed the cat, but psychic detectives are made of sterner stuff. Ish.


( "Come on." )

Title: Found
Collection: The Long and Short of It
Rating: eT
Characters: Charlie, Don, OFC
Warnings: language, shameless ogling by an OFC, angst like whoas, brotherly schmoop out the wahoo, excessively hot men being hot, PWP without the pr0n (Plot What Plot?)
Genres: Hurt/Comfort, Family, Angst, Gen, Pr0nless PWP (Plot? What Plot?)
Chapters: 1
Completed: Yes
Word count: 1215
Disclaimer: See Master Post.
Notes: See Master Post.

Summary: Don didn't even know anything was lost.


( Found )

renaissance2010
Turning to photography as a creative outlet during a valiant fight with breast cancer at age 34, renaissance10 survived and set up a photo contest to help raise funds for the Lavender Trust, a nonprofit that provides information and support to younger women with breast cancer. In the first two years, the competition brought in over £65,000 (that's $107,260.73 U.S.!), with entries from 130 countries last year. Renaissance10 recently joined LiveJournal to meet other passionate photographers and find supportive friends.

curiouscupcakes
Holy buttercream frosting! If you have a sweet tooth for sugary goodness or a wandering eye for whimsical confection, this is pure ecstasy iced in deliciousness. Hailing the beloved cupcake as the artisinal canvas of choice, you'll enjoy recipes, photos, and bountiful tips to bake up a batch, whether your taste leans toward French classics or funky and flavorful.

mission101
With New Years in the offing, it's an ideal time to reflect on past accomplishments, make peace with disappointments, and refocus the lens on future goals. This community welcomes you to create a bucket list of 101 things you plan to accomplish in the next 1,001 days. Offering support, guidance, and inspiration, this is a great way to jumpstart those pesky resolutions.

Title: Obsessed
Collection: The Long and Short of It
Rating: e
Characters/Pairings: Charlie, Don, OFCs
Warnings: excessively hot men being hot, PWP without the pr0n (Plot What Plot?)
Genres: Humor, Family, Fluff, Gen, Pr0nless PWP (Plot? What Plot?)
Chapters: 1
Completed: Yes
Word count: 1324
Disclaimer: See Master Post.
Notes: See Master Post.

Summary: Interviews make Charlie nervous. But he's about to discover a whole new reason to be afraid.


( Obsessed )

Title: Stress
Collection: The Long and Short of It
Rating: T
Characters/Pairings: Charlie, Don, Colby, David, Megan, Alan
Warnings: language, brotherly schmoop out the wahoo, excessively hot men being hot, PWP without the pr0n (Plot What Plot?)
Genres: Drama, Family, Gen, Friendship, Pr0nless PWP (Plot? What Plot?)
Chapters: 1
Completed: Yes
Word count: 2044
Disclaimer: See Master Post.
Notes: See Master Post.

Summary: When Charlie is stressed and overworked, he gets headaches. But not the kind you'd expect.


( Stress )

Title: Touch
Collection: The Long and Short of It
Rating: e
Characters/Pairings: Charlie/Amita
Warnings: PWP without the pr0n (Plot What Plot?) (Mostly without the pr0n.)
Genres: Fluff, Romance, Het, (Mostly) Pr0nless PWP (Plot? What Plot?)
Chapters: 1
Completed: Yes
Word count: 440
Disclaimer: See Master Post.
Notes: See Master Post.

Summary: It figures that one of the few things that makes Amita come undone occurs most frequently when Charlie is in front of a classroom full of students.


( Touch )

Title: Yanked
Collection: The Long and Short of It
Rating: eT
Characters/Pairings: Charlie, Amita, Don, mild Megan/Larry
Warnings: language, brotherly schmoop out the wahoo, excessively hot men being hot, PWP without the pr0n (Plot What Plot?)
Genres: Humor, Family, Fluff, Gen, Friendship, Pr0nless PWP (Plot? What Plot?)
Chapters: 1
Completed: Yes
Word count: 487
Disclaimer: See Master Post.
Notes: See Master Post.

Summary: This is delicate work, requiring a delicate hand and, well, Don just doesn't do delicate.


( Yanked )

Title: Wet
Collection: The Long and Short of It
Rating: e
Characters/Pairings: Charlie, Don, Colby, David, Megan
Warnings: brotherly schmoop out the wahoo, excessively hot men being hot, PWP without the pr0n (Plot What Plot?)
Genres: Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Family, Fluff, Gen, Friendship, Pr0nless PWP (Plot? What Plot?)
Chapters: 1
Completed: Yes
Word count: 997
Disclaimer: See Master Post.
Notes: See Master Post.

Summary: A suspect needs a get-away but Charlie's in the way.


( Wet )

Title: What You Don't Know
Rating: eT
Characters: Don, Colby
Warnings: stalking, sexy men being sexy, implied rain
Genres: Drama, Gen
Chapters: 1
Completed: Yes
Word count: 468
Disclaimer: On some cultures what I do is considered normal. And in some it's considered stalking. In no cultures is it considered ownership, certainly not legally so.
Notes: musicalluna asked for N3 stalker!fic. This isn't it, but it IS fic about a stalker taking place in the N3 'verse.

Summary: A concern becomes a worry and Don enlists Colby's help to deal with the problem.


( "Megan—" Don stopped when Colby appeared behind the other two agents, his gaze flicking between the folder in Colby's hand and the grim look on the younger agent's face. )

Title: I Know You Know (But You're Not Telling the Truth)
Fandoms: Psych/Criminal Minds
Rating: eT
Characters: Shawn, Reid
Warnings: attempted commission of an indeterminate felony, actual commission of a very determinate felony
Genres: Gen, Humor, Crossover
Chapters: 1
Completed: Yes
Word count: 1192
Disclaimer: I own neither Criminal Minds or Psych, though there is some evidence I might be owned by one or both. :D
Notes: Totally random plot bunny attacked me out of nowhere when I was catching up on CM. I'm pretty sure it's been lurking in the back of my brain from the first time them mentioned Reid's eidetic memory, but only now attacked.

Summary: "Call me Shawn. I think it would be awkward for us to remain formal considering we almost entered into an extortion agreement just now."


( Shawn said nothing, his eyes remaining closed as his visitor came to a stop in front of his desk. )

Title: Red
Collection: The Long and Short of It
Rating: eT
Characters/Pairings: Charlie, Don, Colby, David, Megan
Warnings: language, violence, brotherly schmoop out the wahoo, excessively hot men being hot, PWP without the pr0n (Plot What Plot?)
Genres: Drama, Gen, Friendship, Pr0nless PWP (Plot? What Plot?)
Chapters: 1
Completed: Yes
Word count: 967
Disclaimer: See Master Post.
Notes: See Master Post.

Summary: A protest at Cal-Sci lends Charlie a new look.


( Red )

Title: Two Christmases and a Partridge In a Pear Tree
Rating: e
Warnings: spoilers
Characters/Pairings: Abigail/Shawn, Juliet/Shawn
Spoilers: Super mild ones for 4.01 Extradition: British Columbia
Genres: Fluff, Romance, Het
Chapters: 1
Completed: Yes
Word count: 1357
Disclaimer: Nope. But if you wanted to get me the BEST Christmas present ever . . . :D
Notes: My submission to the 2009 Psychfic Secret Santa Fic Exchange. I wrote for Sunshine17 who wanted two Christmases, one Shabby and one Shules, but toned down on the Christmas cheer.

Hopefully this is what she was looking for. Merry Christmas, Sunshine!

Summary: No matter where he is or who he's with, Shawn manages to have himself a merry little Christmas.


( Christmas 2009 )