Can you call yourself a true fan if you’ve never read a single coffee shop au?
Author: fanofacertainage
Active in online fandom for almost 20 years. Fanfiction writer, geek-crafter, con panellist, anime fan. They/them.
So You’ve Finished ‘Jeweler Richard’: Now What?
Now that Jeweler Richard Thursday is just a fond memory, where can fans go to find more of the same?
I Joined A Cult?!
I thought I was about to have a fun, relaxing holiday. I was wrong.
Never Have I Ever…Played ‘Animal Crossing’
Anyone else starting to get a little bored? I had a full plan for working through my time at home … More
Weird Geek Problems No One Tells You About
How are we all doing this week? Tough times, I know. As often happens, my work life and personal life … More
Is it GAY gay? Where is the romance in ‘Jeweler Richard’?
Just how gay are these gentle gay adventures?
Mini-Rants
I’m still caught up with a heavy workload this week, and any creative downtime I’ve had has been devoted to … More
When Fandom Becomes Work
Fandom is, first and foremost, about having fun…but lately, when I get home from work, I can’t summon the brain power to pay attention to anything longer than a tweet.
Jeweller Richard and the Work of Shipping
That was shipping, for me – finding the little clues and hints that suggested two characters could develop a romantic relationship, teasing them out and piecing them together to work out how the relationship would develop.
Cake Over Cleavage: more musings on asexuality in geek media
Stale bread might seem unappetising when you’re used to a full buffet table, but it’s a lifeline when you’re starving.
Fan Of A Certain Age 