New Art
I have been gifted with art and this is a bragging post! You can check out all the art I’ve received over the years in the galleries.
Honeytrap – 2/2
Title: Honeytrap
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: 9-1-1
Relationship: Evan Buckley/Eddie Diaz, background canon pairings
Genre: First Time, Canon Divergence, Romance
Summary: Buck agrees to sue the department as part of a sting operation involving Chase Mackey. Things go pear-shaped when Mackey figures it out, and Buck takes the brunt of it. The fallout changes his relationships with everyone.
Honeytrap – 1/2
Title: Honeytrap
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: 9-1-1
Relationship: Evan Buckley/Eddie Diaz, background canon pairings
Genre: First Time, Canon Divergence, Romance
Summary: Buck agrees to sue the department as part of a sting operation involving Chase Mackey. Things go pear-shaped when Mackey figures it out, and Buck takes the brunt of it. The fallout changes his relationships with everyone.
2022, So Far
I’m trucking along just fine–though I have, perhaps, over challenged myself. On that front: I finished my QB and I’m getting ready to move into the beta phase. I’ve finished my offering for the Big Moxie Q1 and I’m at the 75% mark on the first draft for Q2. I’m…
Dangerous Evolutions
Title: Dangerous Evolutions
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis, Stargate: SG1
Relationship: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Jack O’Neill/Daniel Jackson
Genre: Time Travel, Romance, First Time, Alternate Universe
Summary: John faces unexpected changes in his career due to the actions of others, and Oma makes a play Jack didn’t see coming.
Safety Measures
Title: Safety Measures
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis, Stargate: SG1
Relationship: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Jack O’Neill/Daniel Jackson
Genre: Time Travel, Romance, First Time, Alternate Universe
Summary: McKay starts to shape the scientific purposes of the SGC, Carter balks under his leadership, and the results will be far-reaching.
2021 in Review
I sort of lost interest in doing quarterly newsletters and just put out haphazard ones as it appealed to me. That’s probably how it will go from now on. Last year, I met all the goals I set for myself regarding productivity and works in progress. This year, I’ve set the same word count goal (350k) just because a doable goal is better for my mental health. I’m not at a point in my life where I want to challenge myself hard on that subject.
Destiny
Title: Destiny
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Harry Potter
Relationship: Harry Potter/Hermione Granger
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Revenant AU
Summary: During an inquiry regarding the dementor incident on Privet Drive, Harry Potter is offered a place in the magical world so steeped in tradition and honor that everyone is left breathless with shock. He says yes.
The Thousand Mile Road – 4/4
Title: The Thousand-Mile Road
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: The Mandalorian, Star Wars
Relationship(s): Din Djarin/Cara Dune, Han Solo/Leia Organa, OC/OC
Genre: Established Relationship, Family, Kid!fic, Romance, Time Travel, Science Fiction
Summary: Din Djarin undertakes a quest across the galaxy on behalf of the Cosmic Force and gains allies in his fight to return to his people to Mandalore. Space travel gives him plenty of time to learn to navigate the family he made for himself and figure out what kind of man he wants to be on his new path.
The Thousand Mile Road – 3/4
Title: The Thousand-Mile Road
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: The Mandalorian, Star Wars
Relationship(s): Din Djarin/Cara Dune, Han Solo/Leia Organa, OC/OC
Genre: Established Relationship, Family, Kid!fic, Romance, Time Travel, Science Fiction
Summary: Din Djarin undertakes a quest across the galaxy on behalf of the Cosmic Force and gains allies in his fight to return to his people to Mandalore. Space travel gives him plenty of time to learn to navigate the family he made for himself and figure out what kind of man he wants to be on his new path.
The Thousand-Mile Road – 2/4
Title: The Thousand-Mile Road
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: The Mandalorian, Star Wars
Relationship(s): Din Djarin/Cara Dune, Han Solo/Leia Organa, OC/OC
Genre: Established Relationship, Family, Kid!fic, Romance, Time Travel, Science Fiction
Summary: Din Djarin undertakes a quest across the galaxy on behalf of the Cosmic Force and gains allies in his fight to return to his people to Mandalore. Space travel gives him plenty of time to learn to navigate the family he made for himself and figure out what kind of man he wants to be on his new path.
The Thousand-Mile Road – 1/4
Title: The Thousand-Mile Road
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: The Mandalorian, Star Wars
Relationship(s): Din Djarin/Cara Dune, Han Solo/Leia Organa, OC/OC
Genre: Established Relationship, Family, Kid!fic, Romance, Time Travel, Science Fiction
Summary: Din Djarin undertakes a quest across the galaxy on behalf of the Cosmic Force and gains allies in his fight to return to his people to Mandalore. Space travel gives him plenty of time to learn to navigate the family he made for himself and figure out what kind of man he wants to be on his new path.
A Better Man – 3/3
Title: A Better Man
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: The Mandalorian, Star Wars
Relationship(s): Din Djarin/Cara Dune, The Armorer/Paz Vizsla, OC/OC
Genre: First Time, Kid!fic, Romance, Time Travel, Science Fiction
Summary: Din Djarin loses the love of his life, his son, and his faith in the way. Near the end of his life, Qui-Gon Jinn gives him the chance to return to the past so he can right the path of the Force in the galaxy and do what he can to keep the two halves of the Force Dyad from being destroyed by the dark side. His first step? Kill Moff Gideon and take the darksaber.
A Better Man – 2/3
Title: A Better Man
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: The Mandalorian, Star Wars
Relationship(s): Din Djarin/Cara Dune, The Armorer/Paz Vizsla, OC/OC
Genre: First Time, Kid!fic, Romance, Time Travel, Science Fiction
Summary: Din Djarin loses the love of his life, his son, and his faith in the way. Near the end of his life, Qui-Gon Jinn gives him the chance to return to the past so he can right the path of the Force in the galaxy and do what he can to keep the two halves of the Force Dyad from being destroyed by the dark side. His first step? Kill Moff Gideon and take the darksaber.
A Better Man – 1/3
Title: A Better Man
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: The Mandalorian, Star Wars
Relationship(s): Din Djarin/Cara Dune, The Armorer/Paz Vizsla, OC/OC
Genre: First Time, Kid!fic, Romance, Time Travel, Science Fiction
Summary: Din Djarin loses the love of his life, his son, and his faith in the way. Near the end of his life, Qui-Gon Jinn gives him the chance to return to the past so he can right the path of the Force in the galaxy and do what he can to keep the two halves of the Force Dyad from being destroyed by the dark side. His first step? Kill Moff Gideon and take the darksaber.
Personal Burdens
Title: Personal Burdens
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis, Stargate: SG1
Relationship: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Jack O’Neill/Daniel Jackson
Genre: Time Travel, Romance, First Time, Alternate Universe
Summary: Daniel meets Sam Carter before the Abydos mission and the consequences are surprising. Oma visits John and Rodney.
Unexpected Reinforcements
Title: Unexpected Reinforcements
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis, Stargate: SG1
Relationship: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Jack O’Neill/Daniel Jackson
Genre: Time Travel, Romance, First Time, Alternate Universe
Summary: John Sheppard and Jack O’Neill make the decision to time travel after they’ve each suffered one loss too many.
The Wish Your Heart Makes
Title: The Wish Your Heart Makes
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: 9-1-1
Relationship: Evan Buckley/Eddie Diaz, background Eddie Diaz/Ana Flores & background Evan Buckley/Taylor Kelly
Genre: Romance, Wish Babies
Summary: Buck learned a long time ago that sometimes the universe will give you a little nudge to put you on the right path, and sometimes it would shove you right off a cliff.
Pinch Hitter
Title: Pinch Hitter
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: 9-1-1
Relationship: Evan Buckley/Eddie Diaz
Genre: First Time, Alternate Universe, D/s
Summary: Buck has needs, and Eddie is more than ready to step up to the plate.
Burning Bridges
Title: Burning Bridges
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis, Stargate: SG1
Relationship: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Jack O’Neill/Daniel Jackson
Genre: Time Travel, Romance, First Time, Alternate Universe
Summary: John Sheppard and Jack O’Neill make the decision to time travel after they’ve each suffered one loss too many.
Turning Tables
Title: Turning Tables
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: 9-1-1
Relationship: Evan Buckley/Eddie Diaz
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Alternate Universe, Time Travel, Magical Realism
Summary: Buck makes a choice and turns to the past seeking to save the life of a child and maybe along the way he can right more than one wrong.
Soul Magic
Title: Soul Magic
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Harry Potter
Relationship: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
Genre: Alternate Universe, Established Relationship, Fantasy, Romance, Suspense
Summary: Harry Potter is living a quiet life on the shores of Loch Ness with his soulmate, Draco Malfoy, and working for the Department of Mysteries when their case involving ritual circles takes a violent and horrific turn.
The Shape of You
Title: The Shape of You
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: 9-1-1
Relationship: Evan Buckley/Eddie Diaz
Genre: Romance, Canon Divergence, Episode Tag (Eddie Begins)
Summary: Buck made a decision—seeking friendship over something fleeting and temporary within days of meeting Eddie Diaz. In retrospect, he really should’ve had a conversation with Eddie about it.
Candyman
Title: Candyman
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: 9-1-1
Relationship: Evan Buckley/Eddie Diaz
Genre: PWP, First Time
Summary: Evan Buckley is just really good at stuff. It drives Eddie crazy.
Under the Stars
Title: Under the Stars
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: 9-1-1
Relationship: Evan Buckley/Eddie Diaz
Genre: Romance, Canon Divergence, Kid Fic
Summary: Buck doesn’t half-ass a damn thing in any single part of his life, so he’s been whole-ass in love with Eddie Diaz for a while.
Love Wide Open
Title: Love Wide Open
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: 9-1-1
Relationship: Evan Buckley/Eddie Diaz
Genre: Romance
Summary: In the aftermath of Eddie getting shot, Buck and Eddie both come to terms with what it means to be in love with each other.
Soul Magic on Rough Trade
Title: Soul Magic
Fandom: Harry Potter
Relationship: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
Genre: Alternate Universe, Established Relationship, Fantasy, Romance, Suspense
Summary: Harry Potter is living a quiet life on the shores of Loch Ness with his soulmate, Draco Malfoy, and working for the Department of Mysteries when their case involving ritual circles takes a violent and horrific turn.
Heart’s Desire 3/3
Title: Heart’s Desire
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Harry Potter
Relationship: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, First Time, Soulmates, Alternate Universe
Summary: Two years after the war, Harry is heartsore and lonely. Agreeing to marry Ginny Weasley just seemed like the thing to do, but their marriage application is rejected by the ministry because he has an active soulmate record in the Book of Souls.
Heart’s Desire 2/3
Title: Heart’s Desire
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Harry Potter
Relationship: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, First Time, Soulmates, Alternate Universe
Summary: Two years after the war, Harry is heartsore and lonely. Agreeing to marry Ginny Weasley just seemed like the thing to do, but their marriage application is rejected by the ministry because he has an active soulmate record in the Book of Souls.
Heart’s Desire 1/3
Title: Heart’s Desire
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Harry Potter
Relationship: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, First Time, Soulmates, Alternate Universe
Summary: Two years after the war, Harry is heartsore and lonely. Agreeing to marry Ginny Weasley just seemed like the thing to do, but their marriage application is rejected by the ministry because he has an active soulmate record in the Book of Souls.
The Quantum Bang – 2021
We’re moving into day 2 of the Quantum Bang and I meant to write this yesterday! In our third year, we’re offering 2.7 million freaking words for your reading pleasure. The total site word count is 6,528,393 words and at an average reading speed of 200 words a minute, it…
The Absence of War 3/3
Title: The Absence of War
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Harry Potter
Genre: Drama, Family, Het, Kid!fic, Slash
Relationship(s): Sirius Black/OMC, OMC/OFC
Summary: Arcturus Black uses the last moments of his life to change the circumstances of his grandson, Sirius black, in Azkaban in a way that no one could ignore. The ramifications of his choices change everything for both Sirius Black and Harry Potter.
The Absence of War 2/3
Title: The Absence of War
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Harry Potter
Genre: Drama, Family, Het, Kid!fic, Slash
Relationship(s): Sirius Black/OMC, OMC/OFC
Summary: Arcturus Black uses the last moments of his life to change the circumstances of his grandson, Sirius black, in Azkaban in a way that no one could ignore. The ramifications of his choices change everything for both Sirius Black and Harry Potter.
The Absence of War 1/3
Title: The Absence of War
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Harry Potter
Genre: Drama, Family, Het, Kid!fic, Slash
Relationship(s): Sirius Black/OMC, OMC/OFC
Summary: Arcturus Black uses the last moments of his life to change the circumstances of his grandson, Sirius black, in Azkaban in a way that no one could ignore. The ramifications of his choices change everything for both Sirius Black and Harry Potter.
Heart of a Lion 3/3
Title: Heart of a Lion
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis/The Sentinel
Relationship: Meredith McKay/John Sheppard
Genre: Romance, Fusion, Rule!63
Summary: On Earth, Dr. Meredith McKay wakes up from a dead sleep in the worst pain of her life, and in Pegasus, Colonel John Sheppard has just come online as a Sentinel while being fed to a wraith. While he fights for his life, she wades through emotional trauma and political fallout regarding her departure from the SGC so she can bring her Sentinel home.
Heart of a Lion 2/3
Title: Heart of a Lion
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis/The Sentinel
Relationship: Meredith McKay/John Sheppard
Genre: Romance, Fusion, Rule!63
Summary: On Earth, Dr. Meredith McKay wakes up from a dead sleep in the worst pain of her life, and in Pegasus, Colonel John Sheppard has just come online as a Sentinel while being fed to a wraith. While he fights for his life, she wades through emotional trauma and political fallout regarding her departure from the SGC so she can bring her Sentinel home.
Heart of a Lion 1/3
Title: Heart of a Lion
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis/The Sentinel
Relationship: Meredith McKay/John Sheppard
Genre: Romance, Fusion, Rule!63
Summary: On Earth, Dr. Meredith McKay wakes up from a dead sleep in the worst pain of her life, and in Pegasus, Colonel John Sheppard has just come online as a Sentinel while being fed to a wraith. While he fights for his life, she wades through emotional trauma and political fallout regarding her departure from the SGC so she can bring her Sentinel home.
A Good Day
Title: A Good Day
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis
Relationship: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Genre: Pre-slash, Post-Canon
Summary: John and Rodney discuss the future and get some lunch.
Bi, Theoretically
Title: Bi, Theoretically
Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: 9-1-1
Relationship: Evan “Buck” Buckley/Eddie Diaz
Genre: First Time, Romance
Summary: Buck asks a question, Eddie is thirsty, and everyone else is amused.
Rough Trade Ruminations
In November of this year, Rough Trade will turn 10 years old. I can’t say I expected my NANOWRIMO challenge to morph into what it is today but overall I’m pleased with it. Sometimes the struggle has been real. As a writer, I think I’ve grown with each challenge, but I think I learned more during the times that I failed.