...So, remember that time back in October when we had a new theme of on the edges of canon?

We had six recs on that theme (click on the link above to read them), through March of this year, and then -- silence. My fault, I know.

So in an effort to get this rec comm going again (because I still love SG-1, as most of you do as well, and I've seen more and more references to rewatches lately), I've chosen a new theme for us: other media.

This is your opportunity to rec any kind of fanwork that's gen and related to SG-1, whether it's vids, picspam, meta, fanart, or any other kind of media that isn't actually fic.

Use common sense regarding the gen rules for the comm. Picspam for Moebius that includes the Sam/Jack kiss or a vid for Unending that includes scenes of Daniel/Vala aren't a problem, as long as they're not the focus of the fanwork; a vid that highlights every Daniel/Sha're kiss throughout the show, even though it's the pairing that's dear to my heart, shouldn't be recced here. If you've got any questions, feel free to ask.

I would also like to invite suggestions for future themes. You can see the list of past themes over here. And, of course, don't forget that any gen rec is welcome at any time, even if it's not related to the current theme.

Long past time for a new theme here at sg1genrecs! This time, we're looking for stories that are set in Season Six, SG-1's stepchild season that's all-too-often neglected by writers. Fics can be episode related or not, but they should be set in S6. The fic doesn't have to be Jonas-specific if it's set in S6 -- recs about stories regarding Abyss or Changeling or Allegiance would be fine, for example. And Jonas-centric fic regarding Meridian/Fallen/Homecoming would be welcome, too.

Feel free to refresh your memory of the comm rules at the FAQ before posting. Official format is included in the FAQ entry and on the comm's profile page. If you choose to tag your own entry (you don't have to do so), please include the season six tag as well as any others that you find appropriate. And if you need a tag that isn't yet available, please comment and let me know.

Time for a new theme! We're looking for stories that appreciate the value of Vala. If you know a good gen story that highlights Ms. Mal Doran, we want to see it recced here!

Feel free to refresh your memory of the comm rules at the FAQ before posting. Official format is included in the FAQ entry and on the comm's profile page. If you choose to tag your own entry (you don't have to do so), please include the valuable Vala tag as well as any others that you find appropriate. And if you need a tag that isn't yet available, please comment and let me know.

Sadly, the comm has been very quiet lately. I know this is mostly my fault, as admin, but I also need the participation of all you lovely people to help keep the comm thriving!

Here are the few recs we had for the things that go *boom* theme:

Evening Shadows, by Settiai (PG)

Chance by Mitai (PG-13)

Kaboom by kellifer (PG)

We also had some non-themed recs, listed below:

Growing Pains, by KelinciHutan (PG)

Survival, by Somehowunbroken (PG)

A Cinderella Story, by Tallulah Rasa (PG)

Between Two Waves of the Sea, by Stringertheory (PG)

My thanks to rbmifan and paian for their regular reccing. It's much appreciated. :)

On to plans for next month: we're going to do a repeat of our reccer's weeks, which we last did back in July 2010. During reccer's weeks, one person commits to making at least two gen recs, related to any (or no) theme, during her (or his) specific week. By signing up, you are committing yourself to reccing a minimum of two stories during that week, although more recs would certainly be welcome! Please do not volunteer if you don't think you will be able to rec two fics.

There are four week-long reccing periods available:

April 1 - 7 - claimed by yvi

April 8 - 14 - claimed by pipisafoat

April 15 - 21

April 22 - 28

Those that volunteer get their own tag, which they may continue to use even after their week is over.

Comment below to claim a specific week or to ask any questions you might have. And in the meantime, the comm is open to all gen recs of any theme!

The comm has been quiet for too long! I kept hoping for more female friendship recs, but here's the list:

Of Belonging to Another, by Isabelle (PG-13)

Scotoma, by Rydra Wong (PG-13)

C is for Child by izhilzha

Thanks to rbmifan for her contribution. :)

I'll be posting a new theme this week. I welcome any suggestions. Don't forget that anyone can post gen recs at any time, whether or not they fit the current theme.

Okay, so after having a grand total of three people out of 142 subscribers vote in the poll, I'm going to throw the comm open to any gen recs. Feel free to visit the theme page to see the various themes we've had over the years, but any rec will be welcome, as long as it's gen and related to SG-1.

Have fun, people, and keep the comm humming for me while I'm gone. :)

Time for a new theme here at sg1genrecs!

This time, we're going to shine the spotlight on Jack friendship. Jack's friendship with Daniel, with Sam, with Teal'c; with George or Janet; with Kawalsky, Ferretti, Skaara, Landry, even Maybourne if you like the sleazeball guy more than I do! :) If you know a good gen fic that features Jack's friendship with anyone, even an original character, then we want to see it recced here.

Feel free to refresh your memory of the comm rules at the FAQ before posting. Official format is included in the FAQ entry and on the comm's profile page. If you choose to tag your own entry (you don't have to do so), please include the theme:jack friendship tag as well as any others that you find appropriate. And if you need a tag that isn't yet available, please comment and let me know.

It's time for a new theme! We're looking for lost episode fics -- original, well-plotted stories that the reader can imagine as a lost episode that never aired. (Perhaps it did in an alternate reality...) Whether it's set in early seasons or later seasons or even between seasons, we want to see those "lost episodes" recced here!

Feel free to refresh your memory of the comm rules at the FAQ before posting. Official format is included in the FAQ entry and on the comm's profile page. If you choose to tag your own entry (you don't have to do so), please include the theme: lost episode tag as well as any others that you find appropriate. And if you need a tag that isn't yet available, please comment and let me know.

We had some very nice recs in the last few weeks of open themes:

( four recs under the cut )

Thanks, Paian and Rmbifan!

Time for a new theme, and here's one that Stargate fandom does very well despite the Boys at Bridge: awesome women recs!

Whether the woman in question is Sam, Janet, Vala, Sha're, Cassie, Catherine, Drey'auc, Gairwyn, Merrin, Reese, Kal'el (the Jaffa, not the Kryptonian), original or otherwise, if a gen fic features a woman being awesome, we want to see it recced here!

Feel free to refresh your memory of the comm rules at the FAQ before posting. Official format is included in the FAQ entry and on the comm's profile page. If you choose to tag your own entry (you don't have to do so), please include the theme: awesome women tag as well as any others that you find appropriate. And if you need a tag that isn't yet available, please comment and let me know.

As an added note, Dreamwidth is currently in the middle of the three weeks for Dreamwidth meme. sg1genrecs has a three weeks tag, so don't hesitate to use it. :)

Time for a new theme, and here's one that is very popular among many parts of the fandom, even though it's not a real favorite of mine: kidfics!

(Mind you, I've read some excellent ones that I've enjoyed tremendously. So you'll all just have to rec your favorites to encourage me to read some more, right?)

For the purpose of our theme, kidfic is identified as any of the following: stories set pre-series, about any member of the team (or someone else from the show) as children; fic about canon children on the show (Reetou!Charlie, Merrim, Cassie, Shifu, etc.); fic in which someone's interaction with children plays a major role; and stories in which someone is turned into a child (or is an AU in which the character is a child to begin with). If there's another kidfic definition that I'm missing, please comment and let me know!

Remember that this is a GEN rec community, so stories about the team's biological children (excluding Ry'ac, of course) invariably would include ship and would not be permitted. If you're not sure if a story qualifies, don't hesitate to ask for clarification.

Feel free to refresh your memory of the comm rules at the FAQ before posting. Official format is included in the FAQ entry and on the comm's profile page. If you choose to tag your own entry (you don't have to do so), please include the theme: kidfic tag as well as any others that you find appropriate. And if you need a tag that isn't yet available, please comment and let me know.