Be My Vampentine - hpvamp gift exchange

[hpvamp-mods.livejournal.com]

And now, the mods of hpvamp would like to unearth the next themed gift exchange...

Bonding/love theme - from fluffy/sweet to dark/obsessive and all points in-between. How do vampires say "Be mine"?

Yes, sweet doves of the night, we're calling on you to celebrate Vampentine's Day with us. You asked for more themed exchanges, so we hope this will be something for all to bite into and enjoy.

Guidelines:

:F At least one character must be a vampire.
:F Use the theme to inspire you (bonding/love/lust/valentine's day/obsession/possession)
:F Gen/het/slash - ratings G to NC-17 all welcome
:F You can chose to give either art or fic, but because there always seems to be more authors than artists, so please choose to receive fic or 'either' for your own gift. Please don't ask just for art. *lick*
:F Be generous in your requests - give your author/artist lots of room to create the perfect gift for you.
:F Fill out the form below in full (be sure to read it carefully) and then e-mail to hpvampwriting @ gmail.com

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LJ name:
E-mail address:
What would you like to receive?: (fic or 'either')
3-5 favorite pairings:
Special requests (kinks/wish list/prompts):
Squicks (things that make you go Eeeewww!):

I'll be giving: (fic or art)
I'm willing to be a back-up writer/artist:
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** Slayers happen, we know this, but if you are unsure if you will have time to complete a gift in the time provided, please do not sign up.

Deadly Dates:
Sign-up closes Friday Oct 27th

Assignments will go out on HALLOWEEN!
Deadline for completed assignments: Friday Jan 26th
Posting begins: Feb 1st

Spread the word, my children, and let the Vampentine love flow.

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FAQ's

What's an exchange?: Someone writes/draws a Vampentine gift for you, and you do the same for a request that will be e-mailed to you - except it's all done secretly, so no one knows who gave them the gift until the master list is posted.

Do I have to be a member of hpvamp to sign up?: No, but it does make things easier because all NC-17 fics are friends locked on our pale little community, so you won't be able to see the higher rated entries unless you're a member.

How do I become a member?: Follow the three steps on the community profile page, and you'll be as ready as an open grave. Welcome!

Comments

[inyri-jax.livejournal.com]

What a wonderful idea!!! I already signed up! You guys ROCK

[hpvamp-mods.livejournal.com]

AWESOME!
*so excited too*

[unbroken-halo.livejournal.com]

YAY!! Been waiting on the next fest for this comm. Love this theme.

[hpvamp-mods.livejournal.com]

Glad to have you on board again! This is going to be so fun!

[june-glasschild.livejournal.com]

And if i'm not an artist or a writer ... just a reader, can I apply to recieve a fic or an art?

Vampentine fics, yeah !!!!!!!

[dacro.livejournal.com]

Not really, no.
well, it's an exchange, so you need to have something to 'exchange' heh.
The readers get to read all the gifts, but to get one made just for you, you have to write or draw one for someone else.

[tigerblak.livejournal.com]

I did it! My first time at doing a themed fic/art exchange!

[angelsotherlove.livejournal.com]

WOOT!

I've been waiting since the last exchange for the next one.

~this makes me very excited!~

*runs off to sign up*

[june-glasschild.livejournal.com]

Oh well no matter, i only hope some writer or artist likes the idea of vampire!Cedric, i'll happy with just good HP vamp fics anyway =]

[ficklestripey.livejournal.com]

Glad to have the opportunity to participate again. This time I promise to try and be better about the deadline!

[dacro.livejournal.com]

So many good fics! The last exchange was amazing.

If you have a friend who's entering, perhaps they could request Vamp!Cedric if they liked him too! :D

[dacro.livejournal.com]

YES! You'll be hooked now! :)

[dacro.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't be the same without ya!

[dacro.livejournal.com]

You better, or else we'll send saladbats over to your house with her big boots to kick your butt! heh.
Do you have the community friended? We'll post lots of reminders to help out.

[ficklestripey.livejournal.com]

I have it friended, but I'm not normally logged on when I check my friends page, so that might be part of the problem *shrugs*

Is there anyway I can use the group to get ahold of a beta this time? I'd be more than glad to return the favor. Every time I ask for the a review about the last fic I wrote I'm told something to the effect of, "niiiiiice, get a beta now."

[dacro.livejournal.com]

heh. You can post for a beta on the community any time - for sure. Maybe just ask for someone not involved in the challenge - or at least someone who can keep a secret! :D heh.

We have over 800 members, so I know there'll be a perfect fit for you in there.

[ficklestripey.livejournal.com]

*nods* I shall do that.

[dacro.livejournal.com]

Sounds good

[sweetsorcery.livejournal.com]

Haven't participated here before, so may I ask for a clarification?
How do you limit what you're willing to write? The 3 - 5 pairings are just for the request, not the offer, right? Or both? Ditto with the squicks. Is there a way to ensure you don't end up having to write a character you loathe doing things you find completely horrendous?

Apologies in advance if this is really obvious and I managed to miss it somehow. :)

[beren-writes.livejournal.com]

Don't worry, it's probably not obvious :). If you really don't like a character or pairing put this in the squicks section. That section is basically equivilant to "What I won't write/draw".

[sweetsorcery.livejournal.com]

Oh, okay. Thanks for that! :)

[beren-writes.livejournal.com]

No probs :)

[irana.livejournal.com]

I'm so in! Vampentine... I love it.

[beren-writes.livejournal.com]

"Vampentine" was dacro's genius, as ever :). She always has such marvelous ideas.

We look forward to your entry form ;).

[irana.livejournal.com]

You should have it now, or if not, in mere moments. You're both fabulously creative darling... I can hardly wait for this already.