A Collection of Gift Ficlets

by The Dancing Dove

This is a collection of ficlets written by the members of The Dancing Dove, a Tamora Pierce fansite, as holidays gifts to one another. They span all of Tammy's series, and range in subject from romance to adventure. Enjoy - the rating is just in case...

1. Welcome Message

Welcome to the first annual Dancing Dove Holiday Gift Exchange Collection!

We at The Dancing Dove, an EZ Board community of Tamora Pierce fans from across the globe, decided to usher in the New Year with a gift exchange of fanfics. Anyone interested submitted what they wanted to read in a fic, and then received the name of another participant. They then had three weeks to write their Secret Santa fic – and here they are, for your enjoyment.

The following is a summary of the fics posted elsewhere on ff.n:

"Thinking Clearly" (ID 1665267), written by Candice Velasco (known on the Dove as Candice the Great), for Starchild524. She requested a projection of Sarralyn; this fic tells of Daine and Numair's reflections at their daughter's cradle.

"Unmarried, Unattached, Single: Transitional and Temporary Names For Those Who Consider Themselves "Bachelors" at Court." (ID 1671382), written by Avelon Emerin for AlmightChrissey (known on the Dove as CreamoftheCake). She requested a fic about Gary at the end of Song of the Lioness and start of the Immortals. This fic tells about Gary as he realizes his time as a bachelor is short-lived as the grim prospect of marriage rears its ugly head.

"Holiday Fic Challenge for Daphne Apollo" (ID 1658129) written by Starchild524 for Skyflier (known on the Dove as Daphne Apollo). She requested a Daine/Numair UST fic, set during Realm of the Gods. This fic tell about Numair, as he struggles with his unspoken feelings for Daine.