Welcome to the Luke and Lorelai 2006 Summer Ficathon!
You have arrived at the sign-up post for the Luke and Lorelai 2006 Summer Ficathon. Please read the information below, sign up, and spread the word!


Timeline:
Sign-ups end: Friday, July 7
Assignments go out: the week of July 10
Stories due: between August 13th and August 20th


To sign up, please use the following format:
Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one:
2-4 line story prompt:
One thing you would like to see in the story:
One thing you don't want to see in the story:
Would you be willing to write a backup fic?
You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write:


A note about the prompts:
• Prompts will consist of 2-4 lines from a source of your choice.
• Possible sources include song lyrics, quotes of poetry or prose, or quick snatches of dialogue (either from the show, or original dialogue you make up yourself).


Story requirements/Rules:
• All participants must submit a fic request, and all participants will receive a fic request to write.
• Stories should be a minimum of 500 words, and must contain some element of the Luke/Lorelai relationship (at whatever stage).
• The prompt should be used to inspire the storyline, but it does not have to be included in the story (though if you can, that's awesome).
• If your prompt is part of a larger song or poem, please do not include in your story more than the 2-4 lines which were given as a prompt.
• Additionally, it is very much appreciated if you can include the requested item and abide by the requested omission.
• With the exception of betas, you should keep it a secret whose request you are writing to fulfill.
• Finally, we steal ciachick711's choice of terminology from last year about where/how to post the story: "If you don't have a livejournal, I also require that you have a place to post your story that's not The Place where FanFic goes to die (aka FanFiction.net). I recommend Black, White, and Red."


*For information about writing in a ficathon, check out this great resource: Celli's Survival Guide to Challenges and Ficathons.

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ciachick711 2006-06-27 04:32 am UTC (link)

Hee. I'm honored to be stolen from. And I will definitely sign up! Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: Lauren, lukecanwaltz@gmail.com 2-4 line story prompt: LUKE: So, how you taking that? LORELAI: Taking what? LUKE: Seeing her fit? LORELAI: I loved it…and I hated it. -From 2x4: The Road Trip To Harvard One thing you would like to see in the story: Luke and Lorelai watching TV together One thing you don't want to see in the story: I don't need it to be overly smutty, cute banter will do. Would you be willing to write a backup fic? If you need me, sure thing You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: Anything involving Chris in any shape, form, or fashion (Reply to this)

	puffingnoise 2006-06-27 12:46 pm UTC (link)
	Can I request a story if I don't want to write one? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	thefallingapple 2006-06-27 01:09 pm UTC (link)
	Given that we're most certainly going to be looking for back-up writers at some point, we don't want to have to start out looking for extra writers, so no. Sorry! I am going to add a clarification about that to the rules, though. Thank you for asking. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

(no subject) - puffingnoise, 2006-06-27 03:51 pm UTC

nicolemack 2006-06-27 01:12 pm UTC (link)

Ok, here's my motivation to get my other story finished. If I sign up for this, I'll be forced to finish More Than I've Got before assignments go out. And you're all witnesses, so feel free to kick my ass daily about it. Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: Nicole; web at themediadiva dot com; NicoleMack 2-4 line story prompt: "Of course, many years later, I realized that logically, the snow was not there for me personally. But, still, when it snows, something inside me says, 'hey, that's your present.' I don't think it'll ever change." - Lorelai 1.08 Love & War & Snow One thing you would like to see in the story: Written from Luke's POV (both POV is ok too) One thing you don't want to see in the story: Preferably not set around season 6. Would you be willing to write a backup fic? No, sorry - I've overcommitted myself as it is :) You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: I'm not good with writing Rory or townies, so I'd prefer to not have to deal with them. (Reply to this)

gossipcom 2006-06-27 01:36 pm UTC (link)

Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: Nadine, lotr@gossipcom.com gossipcom 2-4 line story prompt: My ficathon request last year wasn't finished, but I can't find the original request I had :( so here's a completely different one instead. It is actually a Sookie quote which relates to L&L from 2.09 Run Away, Little Boy. "Hey, maybe it's crazy, maybe it's irrational, but it's there. Just look the guy in the eye, it's right there." One thing you would like to see in the story: Lorelai, Luke, anniversary, not too distant future (okay that was 4) One thing you don't want to see in the story: Christopher (can be mentioned but not present). Would you be willing to write a backup fic? Yes. You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: Smut. (Reply to this)

Squeeeeeee!!!!! cinefille 2006-06-27 01:43 pm UTC (link)

Me:CineFille/KinoFille kinofille@yahoo.com prompt: You've been moping Because I seem to get around. Well, stop your moping. Just kiss me right, I'll settle down. --Dave's True Story, "Kiss Me Quick" I'd like to see: late-night talk(s)in the gazebo; prefer pre-R&R timeline Don't want to see: Townie Interruptus (although Townies in moderation are cool.) Willing to back-up fic.: As much as I'd like to, I'm going to have a hard enough time getting my assigned story finished. Won't write: post-Partings or late season 6 angst. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: Squeeeeeee!!!!! thefallingapple 2006-06-29 01:52 am UTC (link)
	I meant to say this in the email I sent you, but I really love your prompt. Can't wait to see it written. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	iheartbridges 2006-06-27 01:48 pm UTC (link)
	Quick question - can we take a snippet from another fic? [I would ask the author if they minded, of course.] (Reply to this) (Thread)

	thefallingapple 2006-06-27 01:49 pm UTC (link)
	I guess if it's taken with permission, that would be okay. Interesting idea you have there. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

(no subject) - iheartbridges, 2006-06-27 10:04 pm UTC

(no subject) - lulabo, 2006-06-28 12:11 am UTC

(no subject) - iheartbridges, 2006-06-28 03:03 am UTC

stina_bo_bina 2006-06-27 09:14 pm UTC (link)

Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: Christina, aquastina@aol.com, stina_bo_bina 2-4 line story prompt: "I will never, under any circumstances, no matter how short a dress you put on, go back to Al’s Pancake World ever, ever again." - 512, Come Home One thing you would like to see in the story: I'd really enjoy it taking place in s5 somewhere. One thing you don't want to see in the story: Anything Christopher. I think we've had enough of him for lately. ;) Would you be willing to write a backup fic? Yes, depending on when the request would come in (because I'll be out of town for a while). So, possibly. You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: I'd prefer not to be limited to a pre-R&R timeline. (Reply to this)

(Anonymous) 2006-06-27 09:17 pm UTC (link)

Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: Kari(buckice) email:kerbear369@juno.com 2-4 line story prompt: "Who were we trying to fool Did we really think love couldn't reach us Like a wind that just blew and blew 'Til it knocked down the walls here between us" -Kurth and Taylor 'Undeniable' One thing you would like to see in the story: birthday celebration (anyones), can be pre or post R&R One thing you don't want to see in the story: any of the ex's (can be mentioned) Would you be willing to write a backup fic? If needed You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: smut (Reply to this)

	(Anonymous) 2006-06-27 09:49 pm UTC (link)
	About me: Supervixen, email: supervixen@gazeta.pl Prompt: I wanted freedom, but I'm restricted/I tried to give you up, but I'm addicted (Muse - Time is Running Out) One thing you would like to see in the story: pre-RR setting One thing you don't want to see in the story: first person narrative Backup fic? No. One restriction on something you WON'T write: Smut (Reply to this) (Thread)

	(Anonymous) 2006-06-28 11:51 am UTC (link)
	Great, now I realized I wrote the prompt wrong: it's 'bound and restricted' not 'but I'm restricted'... But you know what, my version sounds quite cool too:D So I'll leave the prompt as it is - mistaken:) Just wanted to clear that up (and I hope Matt Bellamy and his band will forgive me:D) (Reply to this) (Parent)

dayzy27 2006-06-27 11:33 pm UTC (link)

Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: Nancy, dayzy27@hotmail.com Prompt: Dana Scully: Well, it seems to me that the best relationships-- the ones that last-- are frequently the ones that are rooted in friendship. You know, one day you look at the person and you see something more than you did the night before. Like a switch has been flicked somewhere. And the person who was just a friend is... suddenly the only person you can ever imagine yourself with. (From X-Files, Ep. 6x07, The Rain King) One thing you would like to see in the story: Lorelai waking up on the wrong side of the bed (i.e. grumpy/irritible--but it can be taken literally too). One thing you don't want to see in the story: Anything set east of the Mississippi River. So no Stars Hollow, Hartford, East Coast... Would you be willing to write a backup fic? No--this is going to be my first fic outing as it is... You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: Smut (Reply to this) (Thread)

	(Anonymous) 2006-07-03 02:50 am UTC (link)
	OHhhhhhhhhhh my god! You quoted the best sentence ever! I love when Scully says that.. ^.^ Shipper heart all the way. I miss The X Files.. :) M&M Vermelha (Reply to this) (Parent)

lulabo 2006-06-28 12:09 am UTC (link)

Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: Points to little floating LJ head. But you can call me Miz Thang. 2-4 line story prompt: "Hunger hurts and I want him so bad, oh it kills, but I know I'm a mess he don't wanna clean up. I got to fold 'cause these hands are too shaky to hold. Hunger hurts but starving works when it costs too much to love." --from "Paper Bag" by Fiona Apple One thing you would like to see in the story: awkward talking in a public place (like Doose's or a festival) One thing you don't want to see in the story: Um... death? Would you be willing to write a backup fic? You can count on me, baby. You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: Smut. Can't take the pressure. (Reply to this)

cmbarrytx 2006-06-28 02:13 am UTC (link)

Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: Colleen (aka llano), cmbarrytx@livejournal.com 2-4 line story prompt: I wanted to tell you What you did for me I wanted to need you 'Cause I needed to know from I Couldn't Be There by Cory Morrow (and because I chose an obscure song, you can find the lyrics here if you want a feel for the entire song. One thing you would like to see in the story: Pre-R&R One thing you don't want to see in the story: No angsty ending, please. My heart can't take it. Would you be willing to write a backup fic? No -- can't commit the time. You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: Pregnancy. (Reply to this)

(Anonymous) 2006-06-28 03:06 am UTC (link)

Name: Rae rockyandbo@sbcglobal.net Prompt: As she floats in the kitchen, I'm tasting the smell of toast as the butter runs. Then she comes, spilling crumbs on the bed and I shake my head. And it's only the giving that makes you what you are. Jethro Tull One thing you would like to see in the story: Waking up together - first time, anytime, time-frame is all yours. One thing you don't want to see in the story: Anything too graphic. Would you be willing to write a back up fic? Yes You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: pregnant Lorelai (Reply to this) (Thread)

	(Anonymous) 2006-07-06 12:34 pm UTC (link)
	Can I modify my one thing I don't want to write? Would rather not write Season 6, mid-post-or future. Lorelai can be pregnant now - okay? :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

thefallingapple 2006-06-28 04:01 am UTC (link)

Name: sosmitten23, sosmitten23 at gmail dot com 2-4 line story prompt: He whispered so she'd understand, "Here, take this shiny jewel." Then he cleared his throat to say, "I'll never be too far away, 'cause you take a piece of me with you." Best Friends by Steve Roslonek Just a note: This is an obscure kids song. I'd link to lyrics, but I don't think they're transcribed anywhere. One thing you would like to see in the story: Story could take place before or after the show's timeline. One thing you don't want to see in the story: Christopher Would you be willing to write a backup fic? I don't think so. You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: Not a season six story (been there, doing that) (Reply to this)

(Anonymous) 2006-06-28 03:44 pm UTC (link)

Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: O.U.A.W., onceuponawhim25@aol.com, no LJ 2-4 line story prompt: "Now you're gone with a map of your life, Color it in to match your season. I'll be home with a map of a wife, Color it in to look like you." ~Five O'Clock Shadow 'Far Away' One thing you would like to see in the story: The good old days, AKA a timeline from season 1-4 One thing you don't want to see in the story: angst - had enough of that recently, thank you... Would you be willing to write a backup fic? no can do, sorry You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: babies/pregnancy (Reply to this)

the4thlorelai 2006-06-28 06:28 pm UTC (link)

Name, email address: Lisa, the4thlorelai@yahoo.com Prompt: We spent all night down by the riverside Laughing at nothing, talking too much And the moonlight was so bright in your eyes Before I knew it, I was falling in love -The Riverside, by Jessica Andrews One thing I want to see: LL vacationing either as just friends or as a couple (possibly honeymoon?) One thing I don't want to see: Don't have Rory with them Backup? No, I won't have time One thing I won't write: Late season 6/Angst (Reply to this)

avery292 2006-06-29 03:36 am UTC (link)

So, yeah. I forgot to sign myself up. Duh. To sign up, please use the following format: Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: Avery, aves292@yahoo.com 2-4 line story prompt: The distance is quite simply much too far for me to row, It seems farther than ever before. Oh, no, I need you so much closer... -Death Cab for Cutie, Transatlanticism One thing you would like to see in the story: A dinner party. One thing you don't want to see in the story: Season 6 (well, late season 6) angst Would you be willing to write a backup fic? Sure. You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: Extreme fluff. Just because I'm pretty bad at it. (Reply to this) (Thread)

(Anonymous) 2006-06-29 05:19 am UTC (link)

"A beautiful and ineffectual angel, beating in the void his luminous wings in vain." Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: Mrs. Dionysius O'Gall, xfnews@hotmail.com 2-4 line story prompt: "A beautiful and ineffectual angel, beating in the void his luminous wings in vain." --Of Shelley, by Matthew Arnold Note: story prompt can apply to either Luke or Lorelai, or both. One thing you would like to see in the story: Luke and Lorelai One thing you don't want to see in the story: Christopher triangle. Would you be willing to write a backup fic?: Sure. You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: excessive townies, slash (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

(no subject) - (Anonymous), 2006-06-29 05:22 am UTC

(Anonymous) 2006-06-29 05:16 am UTC (link)

Name: River Run, riverrun31@gmail.com 2-4 line story prompt: Something in the stars said you and me I don't know where this feeling comes from Surely it was meant to be For I have known you even in my dreams -Martina McBride, Born to Give My Love to You One thing you would like to see in the story: Story could take place before or after the show's timeline. One thing you don't want to see in the story: Angst (I'm so over it) Would you be willing to write a backup fic? No, I won't have time. You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: A wedding story (Reply to this) (Thread)

	(Anonymous) 2006-06-29 05:25 am UTC (link)
	Oops. Strike that from above and replace with this. One thing you would like to see in the story: A public declaration (Reply to this) (Parent)

pink_hammer 2006-06-29 06:00 am UTC (link)

Name: Pink Hammer, kirst33@bigpond.net.au 2-4 line story prompt: Picture a little love nest Down where the roses cling Picture the same sweet love nest And think what a year can bring - Frank Sinatra, Makin' Whoopee One thing you would like to see in the story: Something positive One thing you don't want to see in the story: Christopher Would you be willing to write a backup fic: Sorry, probably won't have time You're also allowed one restriction on something you won't write: Lorelai together with Chris (Reply to this)

(Anonymous) 2006-06-30 02:11 am UTC (link)

Name - Harley E-mail - harley_savage@hotmail.com Prompt - "The next day I was going to tell her I loved her more than lettuce. I hadn't said 'I love you' to her before and I hoped that she would tell me she loved me too, more than something else she really loves - maybe cake." From 'Loved Her More Than Lettuce' by Gavin Carver Like to see - Luke's POV Wouldn't like to see - Prompt needn't be taken too literally. No time to write a back-up fic Won't write graphic smut (Reply to this)

(Anonymous) 2006-06-30 10:35 am UTC (link)

Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: Rose, la.rose.bleue@hotmail.com 2-4 line story prompt: What are regrets? They're just lessons we haven't learned yet It's like catching snow on your tongue You can't pin this butterfly down - Beth Orton, Sweetest Decline One thing you would like to see in the story: A moment in the diner. One thing you don't want to see in the story: Any exes. Would you be willing to write a backup fic? Yes. You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: smut (Reply to this)

	iheartbridges 2006-07-01 07:14 pm UTC (link)
	Okay, this is me formally signing up, even though I'm freaked out about actually having to write something. Name, email: bridges, iheartbridges1[at]gmail[dot]com Prompt: to be added soon One thing I'd like to see:: early-show AU One thing I don't want to see: a town festival / townie quirkiness Backup: go reread my first line. One thing I won't write: post mid-S6 (Reply to this) (Thread)

iheartbridges 2006-07-08 12:43 am UTC (link)

I suppose yall want my inspiration, don't you... *flips coin* Okay, I'm going with this convo: LORELAI: Did you mean all those things you said about marriage? LUKE: What things? LORELAI: You really want me to repeat them to you? LUKE: No. I mean, I guess, for some people marriage, you know, isn't the worst thing in the world. I mean, it's probably better than being hobbled or something like that. (Reply to this) (Parent)

(Anonymous) 2006-07-02 01:23 am UTC (link)

Name, email address and livejournal/blog if you have one: M&M Vermelha, agente_fischer@yahoo.com.br 2-4 line story prompt: LORELAI: Hey, are you good at dating? LUKE: What? One thing you would like to see in the story: Long talks between Luke and Lorelai about simple things, like childhood memories, first loves, dreams, desires the use to have, fears.. whatever. One thing you don't want to see in the story: No Lorelai sleeping with Christopher, please. ^.^ Would you be willing to write a backup fic? I'm freaking out with the possibility of sucking with my first assignment, so I don't think I can write a backup fic. You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: No happy ending for Lorelai and Christopher, please don't ask me to write that! (Reply to this)

madelynnm 2006-07-02 03:33 am UTC (link)

Name: Christina/Razzlephrat email address: razzlephrat@gmail.com livejournal/blog: madelynnm 2-4 line story prompt: LORELAI: Are you sure you can't stay? LUKE: I've got really early deliveries tomorrow. I'll make it up to you this weekend. LORELAI: I'll hold you to that, mister. Show the weekend, and her holdin' it to him! (Dirty, if you'd like.) One thing you would like to see in the story: Smuffy love. One thing you don't want to see in the story: Chris/Rory. It's two, but one in the same. Would you be willing to write a backup fic?: Can't guarantee anything. You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: Smut. (Reply to this)

(Anonymous) 2006-07-02 11:24 pm UTC (link)

Name: Lorraine, lorrainewaters@gmail.com ... no LJ. I feel so uncool. :( 2-4 line story prompt: You ask me to enter, But then you make me crawl And I cant be holding on To what you got ... When all you got is hurt - 'One' U2 One thing you would like to see in the story : I'd love to see it set sometime during early season 5, at the very beginning of the relationship. One thing you don't want to see in the story: Too much angst. My prompt is kind of angsty, but go easy on my poor shippy heart, please. Would you be willing to write a backup fic?: Sure. You're also allowed one restriction on something you WON'T write: If at all possible, I'd like to write something that's not set post-Partings. See 'poor shippy heart' comment from above. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	(Anonymous) 2006-07-04 02:32 am UTC (link)
	Um, I just realized that my prompt is 5 lines long ... is that a problem? I'll cut it down if you want. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

(no subject) - thefallingapple, 2006-07-04 02:33 am UTC

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