FYI
They are starting up the sign ups for the 2022 T’hy’la Bang.
The rules are the same as last time. I think they are posting in Spring this time instead of Summer
I am not participating. Last time was not a particularly positive experience for me though I am certainly proud of the work I produced. Plus they want you to start during the holiday season and I am 100% not prepared to do that. Nope. Not going to do that to myself.
So if you see any posts about it. I tell you now. That’s a nope for me.
Good luck to anyone else who wants to partipate
Spirk (with a small dose of Pinto) 
October 4, 2021 at 10:49 am
Sometimes you gotta nope out. Especially after last time. And you’ve got holiday stories to write! Maybe you’ll get inspired to write one but not be part of the challenge. But either way, yay stories!
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October 4, 2021 at 10:52 am
Yep I’ll be writing at least ONE holiday Spirk story. That will be posted on AO3.
Still haven’t decided what I will do for the December blog. Last couple of years was pressurey on me so I don’t want to commit to 25 days, etc. We shall see
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October 4, 2021 at 11:02 am
Do what feels right to you. Even if you don’t participate in the T’hy’la Big Bang, you write enough all year round to be the Biggest Bang of all, without their rules and time frame. 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
❤️💚🖖😘
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October 4, 2021 at 11:08 am
thank you! what lovely encouraging words ❤
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October 4, 2021 at 11:14 am
Wow, EveningStar certainly nailed that one!
I know, I know. Who could blame you after last year? Especially after even the year before!!!
But both of those were so so SO good. I’ve actually reread both within the past few weeks. I love them.
I just wish you could have the artist you deserve to go with your amazing work. It’s just not right the way they do it.
So yeah, I get it. But I’ll still miss yours. (I seldom read any of the others.) But yeah, you keep us going constantly all year, which is something most who participate in this don’t.
You’ve “done your bit for king and country.” And continue to do so prolifically.
But I’ll miss it. BUT I’d much rather have more for December!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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October 4, 2021 at 11:40 am
I had a thought for half a second of doing it anyway though after last year I swore off of it. I think they cater far more to the artists, that’s my opinion. But honestly if I am going to get anything done for the holidays I just can’t do it. I will miss it a bit as well honestly.
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October 4, 2021 at 11:47 am
They cater to artists. But I don’t know why because very few really good artists even enter. Sorry – I know that sounds harsh but it’s the truth. Like getting stuck with an artist who isn’t even in your fandom and know nothing about it! Who has no idea the difference between AOS spock/jim and TOS spock/ jim. GRRRRR!
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October 4, 2021 at 11:48 am
Yep as you can clearly see in 2017’s edition
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October 4, 2021 at 11:25 am
Btw what are the names of your previous Big Bang stories? I’m not sure how to search for them on ao3. And I’m too lazy to figure it out, if I’m honest. Lol!!
🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️😘
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October 4, 2021 at 11:45 am
This is 2020’s : The Closer I Get to You
https://archiveofourown.org/works/24847813/chapters/60108673
This is 2018/2019’Wionderful Life
archiveofourown.org/works/17332883
2017 Who Am I to Say
https://archiveofourown.org/works/11291385
Not sure how to search either but those are them
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October 4, 2021 at 12:16 pm
Thanks! 😘
I need some completed stories for escapism … RL is just coming at me from all angles!
I’m about to quit my current full time night job (and maybe stay Perdiem ) that has me working 5 eight hour shifts per week(but who gets out after eight hours??!) and every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday night) as the night supervisor… I’ve been with this job for 21 years. So it’s been a very difficult decision.
I’m going to take a unit manager job which is Monday through Friday 8am -4pm, with Holidays and weekends off. It’s a lot more responsibility, but the director of nursing is a lovely person, who used to work at my current job. I’m friends with her on Facebook. She’s very approachable and very hands on… unlike my present job, where the director of nursing barely says hello when I see her in the mornings).
I’m not good with change. So I sorta feel like I’m about to bungee jump… something I’d never do!
🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤞🤞.
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October 4, 2021 at 12:32 pm
I think that’s an excellent decision on your part as you’ve had so much stress from that one. I wish you absolutely the best. I am certain you will do well and this will be a positive change for you!
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October 4, 2021 at 1:11 pm
Same. I just don’t have it in me to write a 15k long fic. I wish it was shorter bang. Like a one shot of any length.
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October 4, 2021 at 1:21 pm
The first couple of times they didn’t have that 15,000 limit on it. That began with the 2020 version. It was definitely a struggle for me
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October 4, 2021 at 1:14 pm
Crossing my fingers!🤞🤞
If you miss the T’hy’la Big Bang, maybe do one without entering the ao3 Big Bang event. Just do it at your own pace and style. Doesn’t have to be an official Big Bang. 🤷🏻♀️ Whatever works for you.
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