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2019 Fandom Promo!
Welcome to the Fandom Promo post, everyone!
Here's where you get those eyes on your fandoms for sign ups!
Share what makes your Yuletide fandoms the shiniest and why you love them. A big part of Yuletide is how small our fandoms can be, and this is a good way to make sure other people know what gems there are out there!
Suggested form to use:
<b>FANDOM NAME</b>:
<b>WHAT MAKES IT GREAT</b>:
<b>WHERE CAN I FIND IT?(optional)</b>:
For reference, last year's promo post!
This post on LJ
I Ship My Adversary x Me
BASIC PREMISE: Wei Yanzi, a third-rate actor in the Chinese entertainment industry, stumbles onto a shipping fandom for himself and another actor (Gu Yiliang) while trying to escape from the flame wars and negativity. He's so taken with this group of fans who actually see him as a good guy instead of an enemy/rival of Gu Yiliang that he falls head-first into fandom and becomes actively involved in trying to provide shipping fuel and the fans' daily dose of fluff.
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT:
1. Hilarious, self-deprecating protagonist who is not afraid to roast himself for his awful acting skills.
2. A very fun, meta view of fandom and shipping that comes from a genuine place of love. Sure, there's drama and fighting, but Wei Yanzi honestly has a lot of fun in fandom and sees it as a fantastic escape.
3. Really sweet build-up for a very cute m/m couple. Gu Yiliang is so fond of Wei Yanzi and treats him so well, while Wei Yanzi is fiercely protective of Gu Yiliang (and also fanboys like a pro on the inside while around him).
WHERE CAN I FIND IT?: English Translation (19 Chapters so far) | Original Chinese (47 Chapters)
There's also an audiodrama (in Mandarin)! Season 1 | Season 2
If you want something light-hearted, funny and short, this book is for you! The English translation has slowed down and won't catch up to the completed book, but it's not a plot-heavy book, so the first 19 chapters are enough to showcase the premise and the fluff and the humor.