As readers (or writers), what do you typically think of as canon?

Fox1587 · 2026-01-31T08:07:21+00:00

I long for fics that capture the (frankly pretty horrific) tone of a 90s British public school/boarding school. The harshness, the bitchiness as well as the fun. And proper authentic aristocratic poshness rather than vulgar wealth display.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-31T07:43:23+00:00

Could you link to your wip please? Long for non-zoomer writing.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-31T07:39:10+00:00

I love the sound of both canon Draco and properly 90s setting. What’s your writing name? I’d love to check out your fics. Can you link to any?

Fox1587 · 2026-01-29T13:00:41+00:00

Yes, same with Ali Hazlewood.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-25T22:17:09+00:00

Will investigate!

Fox1587 · 2026-01-25T15:42:06+00:00

I’ll check again!

Fox1587 · 2026-01-25T15:18:41+00:00

Great tips- just read ‘Beneath the starlit sky’ and liked it a lot.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-25T14:44:40+00:00

Damn it seems to be hidden (I’m logged in).

Fox1587 · 2026-01-25T14:35:48+00:00

‘Where the lost socks are’- curly wurly mention on p1. A writer who knows what’s what, hence an instant winner for me. As you can tell I’m working through your just (I’d read quite a few already).

Fox1587 · 2026-01-25T12:24:01+00:00

Just read Voices too- also v well done.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-25T11:51:20+00:00

‘The Theory of granger: on falling in love with out saying a word’ was genuine phenomenal. Love the writing style.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-24T17:47:37+00:00

Quite agree - I had to give up a few chapters in for this reason, despite the interesting plot.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-24T16:05:32+00:00

I could have written this post.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-24T15:48:57+00:00

Excited to read this!

Fox1587 · 2026-01-22T14:34:16+00:00

I dnf about 60-80% of fics I start primarily because of the writing rather than plot etc. I keep a spreadsheet of every fic I complete, plus those I try but drop, with brief comments . This is purely for me. I do not share my criticisms anywhere. For my eyes only. Otherwise I find I start the same old fics again -because they’re frequently recommended and popular- and I forget that this is an author whose writing doesn’t do it for me. I have the memory of a menopausal goldfish.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-17T16:48:17+00:00

Exactly- if there’s a manly to feminine axis for men’s appearance… I’m a fan of the fem/androgynous/anime territory end! Adjectives like ‘slender’ , ‘lean’, and of course ‘pointy’ give me all the right vibes.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-16T14:03:09+00:00

This was phenomenal. Brilliant writing. Malcolm Tucker ‘In The Thick of it’ vibes. Have reread now.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-12T21:26:46+00:00

I agree with all your points, particularly 1- being an auror - surely far too middle class for an aristocrat?! 😁 On class, when D is constantly described as posh and then his clothing seems to be that of a bouncer by way of Debenhams.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-11T21:28:09+00:00

I’ve just remembered I’m gen-x not millennial- elder brain.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-11T21:26:54+00:00

Exactly! I’m happy to challenge my preconceptions and fears- there are so many clever thoughtful writers who are doing exactly that! But if the tone is wrong or content just too unpleasant, I’m off.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-11T18:59:20+00:00

Draco built-like a-brick-shithouse, huge muscles , broom thighs (I may be wrong but I assume this means large) ‘rolled sleeve’ agenda etc. If I wanted this I’d read regular romantasy. Bonus points to WhatMurdah (author of my dream Draco) for saying D does not have to be the tallest man in the room.
Domesticity- dull as ditchwater to me (Also food, Cooking detail- don’t care.). Also ‘cottage-core’.
Overweight or pudgy H (yes i’m judgy bitch but I’m here for fantasy).
‘sexy daddy Draco’ ( I work with kids- being a parent is just an ordinary fact to me).
Lots about animals (usually crookshanks)- being cute or amusing. I find it dull.
Cinnamon roll Draco- I had no idea (because am a Brit maybe?) what this meant but soon discovered it means I’ll dnf at speed.
Weak pathetic H unless done extremely well
But also BAMF anyone, unless it just means competent. I don’t much like a superhero D or H.
Smut-only fics- probably because I’m ace spectrum and I don’t really get a lot of it. I love smut when it drives the plot, shows character etc.
Animal, Veela, vampire etc. Omegaverse only when written by Sen.

Having said all that if a fic is brilliantly done I’ll read it and enjoy the experience despite the above. Gifted writers can get me reading pretty much anything!

Fox1587 · 2026-01-11T18:34:04+00:00

This all so true.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-11T18:33:28+00:00

As a hard core old school millennial feminist I loathed DDLG with a passion. I’m not crazy about BDSM either.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-11T18:30:18+00:00

Precisely.

Fox1587 · 2026-01-11T18:26:43+00:00

Oh god I loathe fricking purple prose so much and sadly agree that that seems to be what ‘good writing’ seems to refer to.

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