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yankeecountess:

Sybil x Tom Secret Santa Exchange 2018

…today’s it!

Sign up before 11:59pm PST to participate!

Writers, artists, and fans of all creative capacities (or lack thereof) are both WELCOME and ENCOURAGED to get involved!

Fill out the form beneath the cut and sign up before the deadline!  HURRY! HURRY! DON’T BE LEFT OUT!

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FINAL HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow (Nov. 27) is it!

So sign-up now if you haven’t had the chance to do so!

Take the following form found below, cut and paste it into my submission folder, fill it out, and then SEND!

On the form, you’ll have the opportunity to request 1 story, 1 piece of fanart, and 2 pic/gif sets.  

Whoever receives your name, be they a writer, an artist, or just a fan who loves the Bransons, will be able to CHOOSE which gift to give you–this way EVERYONE can be involved and make something as well as request something.  

Be
sure to fill out THE WHOLE of your submission form. If you have any
questions about the form, do not hesitate to contact me :o)

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY 11:59pm PST, Tuesday, Nov. 27

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Your Contact Info

  1. Penname or Nickname/URL:
  2. E-mail address:
    (your prompt gets sent here so make sure it’s one you check)

Story Request

  1. Briefly describe what you’d like to receive (should fit in as a oneshot):

  2. Preferred Genre(s):
  3. Preferred Rating(s):
  4. Show era or Modern AU or either?:

  5. A specific you want:
    (example: bromance, children, setting in Ireland or Downton, etc.)

  6. Deal Breakers (what don’t you want?):

Manip/Drawing/Gif/Fanart Request

  1. Briefly describe what you’d like to receive:
  2. Preferred Genre(s):
  3. Preferred Rating(s):
  4. Canon era or Modern AU or either?:
  5. A specific (if possible) you want:
    example—Sybil/Tom with baby OR Sybil/Tom with Mary/Matthew, etc.

  6. Deal Breakers (what don’t you want?):
  7. Would
    you like to have a picture/gif as depicted from a specific fanfic
    story?  And if yes, please name the fic and chapter/scene you desire:

Blogger Request


  1. Describe 2 photo-set posts you’d like to receive:
    (could be an aesthetic of some kind, or a scene from a specific fanfic story, or collection of images of the actors, or scenes from the show, etc.)
  2. IF you are asking for a scene to be “illustrated” from a certain fanfic, please
    include the links to that fanfic in your request.

  3. Preferred Rating(s):  
    (both in
    images and fanfic     (don’t feel ashamed if you would like have a post
    featuring an “M” rated story!)

  4. Deal Breakers (what don’t you want?):  
    (pictures you
    wouldn’t want to see in a photo set because they might be upsetting, for
    example)

ONE MORE THING TO FILL OUT…

YOUR Secret Santa’s Résumé

  1. Ratings you’re comfortable with writing/creating:
  2. Situations, themes, etc. that you’re uncomfortable with:
  3. Do you prefer to writing/creating canon era, modern AU, or both:

  4. Genres you’re most comfortable writing/creating:
  5. Genres you’re least comfortable writing/creating:
  6. Any strengths, character(s) you like writing/drawing/manipping/post images of:
  7. Any weaknesses, character(s) you don’t like:
  8. Any other information you feel important to share:

Be
sure to read ALL of the rules listed below; if have and agree to them,
when you submit your form, type the Irish Christmas greeting:
________________

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

SECRET SANTA RULES:

You will receive your Secret Santa prompt no later than Wednesday, November 28!

If you are writing, please try to limit your story to a one-shot.
If you want to come back at a later time, after Christmas, to post
more, that’s fine, but try to the best of your abilities, to keep it to a
one-shot (as someone who has difficulty doing this, I understand that it’s tough, but do try!)

Secret Santa creations can be posted between Dec. 24 and Jan. 6
(the full 12 Days of Christmas!)

ONCE
YOU RECEIVE YOUR PROMPT, BE SURE TO CONTACT ME TO LET ME KNOW YOU GOT
IT! And always, feel free at ANY time to send me your questions, should
any arise.

And most importantly, HAVE FUN! :oD

Ok! Ready to
make the season merry, cheery, holly, jolly, and bright and deck the
halls with the Bransons?  THEN LET’S GET TO IT!  Nollaig Shona!

**pictures by @magfreak

yankeecountess:

yankeecountess:

What does one give to a Lady who has everything?

…the Chauffeur of course! (Plus some mistletoe, for reasons)

It’s that’ time of year again!  It’s the most wonderful time of the year…because it’s time for the 2018 Sybil x Tom Secret Santa Exchange!

And just like last year, this exchange is for EVERYONE (writers, artists, fans in general!)

Do you love the characters and ship of Sybil/Tom? Do you love writing
fanfic about them?  Or creating manips, picsets, and gifsets about them?  Do you like the idea of waking up on Christmas
morning and finding your own personal S/T gift created FOR YOU in your inbox? 

THEN SIGN UP FOR THIS FUN EXCHANGE! 

Follow the cut below to see how it works!

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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO TUESDAY, NOV. 27!

But this is your last extension.

So please, please, *please*, sign up soon!

It’s a lot of fun, and there’s something for everyone–be you a writer, artist, or simply a fan. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE (even those who believe they lack a creative bone) yes, even *YOU* can participate…but to do that, you have to sign up!

New deadline just 2 days away!

Have you signed up yet? DO SO NOW!

yankeecountess:

yankeecountess:

What does one give to a Lady who has everything?

…the Chauffeur of course! (Plus some mistletoe, for reasons)

It’s that’ time of year again!  It’s the most wonderful time of the year…because it’s time for the 2018 Sybil x Tom Secret Santa Exchange!

And just like last year, this exchange is for EVERYONE (writers, artists, fans in general!)

Do you love the characters and ship of Sybil/Tom? Do you love writing
fanfic about them?  Or creating manips, picsets, and gifsets about them?  Do you like the idea of waking up on Christmas
morning and finding your own personal S/T gift created FOR YOU in your inbox? 

THEN SIGN UP FOR THIS FUN EXCHANGE! 

Follow the cut below to see how it works!

Keep reading

DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP IS SUNDAY, NOV. 25!

Please consider joining us for this always fun and merry holiday exchange! :oD

yankeecountess:

What does one give to a Lady who has everything?

…the Chauffeur of course! (Plus some mistletoe, for reasons)

It’s that’ time of year again!  It’s the most wonderful time of the year…because it’s time for the 2018 Sybil x Tom Secret Santa Exchange!

And just like last year, this exchange is for EVERYONE (writers, artists, fans in general!)

Do you love the characters and ship of Sybil/Tom? Do you love writing
fanfic about them?  Or creating manips, picsets, and gifsets about them?  Do you like the idea of waking up on Christmas
morning and finding your own personal S/T gift created FOR YOU in your inbox? 

THEN SIGN UP FOR THIS FUN EXCHANGE! 

Follow the cut below to see how it works!

Keep reading

DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP IS SUNDAY, NOV. 25!

Please consider joining us for this always fun and merry holiday exchange! :oD

What does one give to a Lady who has everything?

…the Chauffeur of course! (Plus some mistletoe, for reasons)

It’s that’ time of year again!  It’s the most wonderful time of the year…because it’s time for the 2018 Sybil x Tom Secret Santa Exchange!

And just like last year, this exchange is for EVERYONE (writers, artists, fans in general!)

Do you love the characters and ship of Sybil/Tom? Do you love writing
fanfic about them?  Or creating manips, picsets, and gifsets about them?  Do you like the idea of waking up on Christmas
morning and finding your own personal S/T gift created FOR YOU in your inbox? 

THEN SIGN UP FOR THIS FUN EXCHANGE! 

Follow the cut below to see how it works!

Take the following form found below, cut and paste it into my submission folder, fill it out, and then SEND!

On the form, you’ll have the opportunity to request 1 story, 1 piece of fanart, and 2 pic/gif sets.  

Whoever receives your name, be they a writer, an artist, or just a fan who loves the Bransons, will be able to CHOOSE which gift to give you–this way EVERYONE can be involved and make something as well as request something.  

Be
sure to fill out THE WHOLE of your submission form. If you have any
questions about the form, do not hesitate to contact me :o)

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY 11:59pm PST, Sunday, Nov. 25

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Your Contact Info

  1. Penname or Nickname/URL:
  2. E-mail address:
    (your prompt gets sent here so make sure it’s one you check)

Story Request

  1. Briefly describe what you’d like to receive (should fit in as a oneshot):

  2. Preferred Genre(s):
  3. Preferred Rating(s):
  4. Show era or Modern AU or either?:

  5. A specific you want:
    (example: bromance, children, setting in Ireland or Downton, etc.)

  6. Deal Breakers (what don’t you want?):

Manip/Drawing/Gif/Fanart Request

  1. Briefly describe what you’d like to receive:
  2. Preferred Genre(s):
  3. Preferred Rating(s):
  4. Canon era or Modern AU or either?:
  5. A specific (if possible) you want:
    example—Sybil/Tom with baby OR Sybil/Tom with Mary/Matthew, etc.

  6. Deal Breakers (what don’t you want?):
  7. Would
    you like to have a picture/gif as depicted from a specific fanfic
    story?  And if yes, please name the fic and chapter/scene you desire:

Blogger Request


  1. Describe 2 photo-set posts you’d like to receive:
    (could be an aesthetic of some kind, or a scene from a specific fanfic story, or collection of images of the actors, or scenes from the show, etc.)
  2. IF you are asking for a scene to be “illustrated” from a certain fanfic, please
    include the links to that fanfic in your request.

  3. Preferred Rating(s):  
    (both in
    images and fanfic     (don’t feel ashamed if you would like have a post
    featuring an “M” rated story!)

  4. Deal Breakers (what don’t you want?):  
    (pictures you
    wouldn’t want to see in a photo set because they might be upsetting, for
    example)

ONE MORE THING TO FILL OUT…

YOUR Secret Santa’s Résumé

  1. Ratings you’re comfortable with writing/creating:
  2. Situations, themes, etc. that you’re uncomfortable with:
  3. Do you prefer to writing/creating canon era, modern AU, or both:

  4. Genres you’re most comfortable writing/creating:
  5. Genres you’re least comfortable writing/creating:
  6. Any strengths, character(s) you like writing/drawing/manipping/post images of:
  7. Any weaknesses, character(s) you don’t like:
  8. Any other information you feel important to share:

Be
sure to read ALL of the rules listed below; if have and agree to them,
when you submit your form, type the Irish Christmas greeting:
________________

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

SECRET SANTA RULES:

You will receive your Secret Santa prompt no later than Wednesday, November 28!

If you are writing, please try to limit your story to a one-shot.
If you want to come back at a later time, after Christmas, to post
more, that’s fine, but try to the best of your abilities, to keep it to a
one-shot (as someone who has difficulty doing this, I understand that it’s tough, but do try!)

Secret Santa creations can be posted between Dec. 24 and Jan. 6
(the full 12 Days of Christmas!)

ONCE
YOU RECEIVE YOUR PROMPT, BE SURE TO CONTACT ME TO LET ME KNOW YOU GOT
IT! And always, feel free at ANY time to send me your questions, should
any arise.

And most importantly, HAVE FUN! :oD

Ok! Ready to
make the season merry, cheery, holly, jolly, and bright and deck the
halls with the Bransons?  THEN LET’S GET TO IT!  Nollaig Shona!


**pictures by sheriffgreene and @bleulily


cassiemortmain:

It’s been a while since I wrote anything for Sybil x Tom – but somehow, today, I was inspired to revisit a crossover fic I wrote for them a while ago – in my A Room with a View AU.

Since I missed the S/T fic exchange last Christmas, I’m dedicating this to the whole fandom, especially the lovely @yankeecountess .

Hope you enjoy!  (The image is not mine.)   

***

It was the book that did it.

If only Larry hadn’t found it, he would never have felt the need to read it aloud.  With Mr Branson, Tom Branson, reclining at her feet.  Listening to every word, just as she was.

It wasn’t as if she hadn’t thought of it again. The details were clearly etched in her mind, like a pane of stained glass in an Italian cathedral.

The sunshine on her face, the tall grasses rustling against her dress, the song of a bird spiralling down from an achingly blue sky.  His arms around her, his lips on hers, the heat of his body… 

Whenever it came into her thoughts lately, she’d chided herself for being silly.

I’m engaged now.  I’m marrying Larry.  Anything else is… impossible.

And she told herself that was enough.  Had to be.

Until this afternoon.

As she listened to Larry reading the scene set on a Tuscan hillside, she felt a blush racing up her cheeks, her breath catching in her throat, her heart racing in her chest.

She turned her eyes down, but not before she caught Mr Branson looking at her.  He made her feel like a toasted crumpet, spread with the honey of his gaze, a gaze that melted into her very core.

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Christmas Surprises

magfreak:

Does it really count as a Secret Santa fic, if Santa has come and gone and is now somewhere in his North Pole man cave watching college basketball with his feet up about now? I don’t know.

I do know that tomorrow is the deadline for posting my fic, and naturally, I couldn’t finish because I’m a procrastinator extraordinaire (and also a person with a lot to do a little time to do it). 

So here, valoisqueens, is part 1 of 2 your Secret Santa fic. Ta-da! I hope you like it. The rest has been outlined. About half of it has been written actually. I simply wasn’t able to find time to get it all done, so I’m posting up to a point that it made sense to stop. The rest will be up this week. So sorry for not having it completed (and for not doing a pic set—I’m not great at those anyway), but I do hope you enjoy! 

Read it on AO3, because ff.net is not letting me post. 

“I said no peeking!” Tom yelled.

“My eyes are closed!” Sybil said in a huff.

Tom hoisted his load and looked around in the small sitting room of their apartment, trying to find the best place for it.

“What’s happening?” Sybil asked, her impatience and curiosity getting the better of her.

“Just wait!” Tom replied.

Sybil could hear the strain his voice. Is he lifting something?

When Tom had left early that morning with Jose, their neighbor and friend who lived downstairs with his family, Tom promised they’d return later that day with a “big surprise,” Sybil was positively stumped as to what he could be talking about. She sensed a smell in the air, like Tom had brought the outdoors in with him, but beyond his clunking around, she had no clue.

“This is … well, it’s something.”

Eyes still closed, Sybil turned toward the voice that had just spoken, next to her. It was Jose’s wife and Sybil’s dear friend, Hortenzia—or, as Sybil knew her, “Ten.”

“Does it strike you as a good or bad idea?”

Ten laughed her loud, infectious laugh. “Good, I think, but messy,” she said in the accented English that Sybil had initially been hard pressed to decipher but that now was as comforting to her as the sound of her own voice. Like Sybil’s, it was foreign to the Americans who surrounded them, but in a different way. Ten was a native of Colombia, and had moved to Boston with Jose, a Puerto Rican, at nearly the same time Sybil and Tom.

They had moved from New York City, where they’d met and spent their first years as a married couple and where Ten had worked for a time as a housekeeper for Martha. Their journey from New York to the South End of Boston had been far shorter than that of Sybil and Tom, who’d traveled across an ocean. But both were young couples with young children, interested in arts and ideas and broadening the rights and minds of their offspring. They all took to one another straight away.

“Ay, Dios!” Ten exclaimed in her native Spanish—as she was prone to do from time to time—upon seeing her husband, who followed Tom all the way into the room carrying the back of the load. “It’s big!”

Sybil jumped at the sound of moving furniture. “Can I please open my eyes now? want to see what you’re doing to my sitting room!”

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