Ummm since I gained *checks activity* like 30 new followers in the last 24h because of that sketch post (what’s up with that btw??), I’d like to remind y’all that
I’ve been following Vrai Kaiser for awhile now, but never reached out… Because of your ask, I finally did so tonight and we chatted a bit tonight! ^_____^
One of the things we talked about tonight is that different ppl engage with fandom in different ways. Some ppl engage with canon by making fanart, fanfic, cosplays, etc., some ppl do it by examining the text, considering it on its own and also re: the cultural impact it has on its readers.
Vrai presents some intriguing opinions with a really good sense of humor in their writing style, and they have great pics from various sources (w/ fun captions!) to break up the text, definitely worth checking them out ;D
[^X one of my memes, it’s Neil Jordan, certified vampire therapist]
I know I keep coming back to the fact that Louis lies and leaves things out of his story above and beyond his own ignorance of others, but it’s a crucial thing to return to in parsing out some manner of “truth” from the events we’re being told about. Between this account and Lestat’s own bitterness-tinged declaration that follows is an actuality, and the ambiguity of what defines that “truth” is very much at the heart of what allows these books to survive from one generation to the next. Even as parts become antiquated, you can always read a truth behind the bluster that speaks to you in a way Anne’s writing wasn’t able to cover. The ideas of these outsiders outlive the frame.
For a final touch on the subject, here’s an important moment from a little bit earlier.
“But you mustn’t be afraid to ask me anything. If I held something too close…” And when the vampire said this his face darkened for an instant. He frowned, and as his brows drew together a small well appeared in the flesh of his forehead over his left brow, as though someone had pressed it with a finger. It gave him a peculiar look of deep distress. “If I held something too close for you to ask about it, I would not bring it up in the first place,” he said.
So Louis as good as admits that he’s hiding things. It’s our job as readers, from here, to suss out where those lines get drawn.
//but tag me however you want, if changing tags will mess up your system. i’ll just check both. (and i admit i’m hoarding the old url, because i’ve had it for like 2 years and i liked it, but i felt like a change.)
Now I’ll frighten them away w/ my overly excited reaction here, I tried not to do it for two whole days and I just can’t stop myself!
Thanks for the follow @danyanddany <3! I am so touched bc I have loved your art ever since I was a smaller fanged little trash kitten ^,….,^ I have a few of your gorgeously drawn books, you are a major fandom treasure.
To the People Off the Page (or whatever we’re calling ourselves these days): If you can afford one or two of Dany&Dany’s books, The Lily & the Rose and Wishing for the Moon are VC must-haves [X], check them out.
Goth/Grunge!Thor
w/ Piercings, Black Nail Polish, & Full Gear
More Piercings
Underage Clubbing and Drinking
Unsafe sex in a club as these two lovecrows slobber all over each other
I’ve never been invited to a fandom before. I’m not surprised it’s the vampire fandom.
You’re a darling thank you. ❤
Of course I notice a typo in my message above but whatevs the feeling stands! If you guys don’t know @euclase, check this amazing artist out. Not just a talented artist, but they also answer questions about art in a thoughtful and thorough way, and shoot down the occasional troll with so much grace and dignity.
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