January 2021 Matchmaker Mods: The Fantasy Fix Up

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

I would like to say, when I started this journey, I never expected I'd be fighting among myself, or flirting as a book. This has been an experience for all of us.

[Nicol]

A great experience! And though I haven’t figured out the books yet I’m already mad that there isn’t a stand alone with all five characters. And I agree, there would definitely be a love hate subplot between #1 & #4 if there was one.

[Mel]

Haha! Anna, I totally agree there should be a book with these 5 thrown together, I would bring all the popcorn for that enemies to lovers affair between #1 and #4. Allison, yes, I can imagine this has been a somewhat bewildering experience, wrangling all of these disparate characters into line. Nicol, I love your meta book question, by the way.

[Mel]

Buchelors, what is a skill or ability that you wish you had?

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

Melissa wrote: "Buchelors, what is a skill or ability that you wish you had?"

*Intense thinking*

Buchelor Number 5: This is a tough one. I think one of the big things about being of this world is that we all want so much. When you have, it is not enough. When you excel, there are new boundaries to explore. To pick one thing would mean only that I want more.

Buchelor Number 1: Well said. The only thing I can think of for sure would be the ability to separate my emotions from my decisions.

Buchelor Number 2: Oh, no. I know exactly what I'd want. I want to silence the voices. *looks off to the side a moment and wipes his eyes.*

Buchelor Number 4: Most recently it would be to breathe underwater. That would be useful. But not permanently, mind you. Just optionally.

Buchelor Number 3: *looks sheepishly at Host* I...think the skills and abilities I desire are not really for a show like this. I guess the ability to do things in...

*Host stares*

...uh... moderation.

*Host nods approvingly*

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

we're coming up on the last hours to ask your questions! Thanks all who asked questions, I've had a lot of fun!

[Cheryl]

Fun thread, though bewildering to me. #5 seems to have the story going on that I'm most interested in. Maybe.

[Kristenelle]

I think I’m in love with buchelor #2.

[Mel]

Cheryl, #5 has the story that has bewildered me the most. There's... a lot going on there. I still have so many questions. So mysterious~

Kristenelle, #2 is adorable. They also seem like they're dealing with a lot right now. I just want to put something hot to drink in their hands and sit them in front of the fire.

Allison, if you don't mind, maybe one more just for funsies...

Buchelors, I like to indulge my sweet tooth. If you were a dessert, what would you be?

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

Melissa wrote: "Buchelors, I like to indulge my sweet tooth. If you were a dessert, what would you be?"

Buchelor Number 5: Oh you are making me hungry! I think something like modak--flavorful, spicy sweet, made best under some amount of pressure.

Buchelor Number 2: If...*I* were a dessert? Why would I be that? *Listens to something* I highly doubt I'd taste like berries. *Listens again* Well sure, then my mouth would taste like berries but--wait, are you trying to get me to say something crass again?

Buchelor Number 3: COFFEE ROLL!!!!!

Buchelor Number 4: A veritable buffet of sweet surprises.

Buchelor Number 1: This brings back some memories. As a gentleman, I won't divulge, but I will say that my favorite desserts are warm beverages--a fine brandy or a mug of rich, bitter chocolate.

Host: Thank you Buchelors and guests! We are now ending our show, however the poll which will be open on the first will allow for guessing who our Buchelors might be!

[Bobby]

Thanks, Allison, this has been very fun. At this point from what I can tell I'd say I'd probably like 2 and 5 the best, but 4 is very up there, and 3 seems interesting too. The only one I might not get along with is 1.

Now I'm excited to see what the actual books are, and if my conclusions seem accurate based on blurbs and reviews.

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

Go ahead to the poll and give me your guesses if you'd like! I'm glad you all had fun--obviously I got buckets of enjoyment from this!

And re: your conclusions, I was honestly expecting a few "which would Allison pick for me" type questions. I was very proud of you all for making way better questions :)

[Christopher]

I feel like this hurt my brain too much, thinking I'll just accept whatever book's selected at this point.

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

I think there's only one on here you definitely won't like, Chris haha

[Christopher]

I'll take those odds

[DivaDiane]

I totally wanted to participate in this (and the SF one), but I couldn't keep up. What I did read was really fun and funny! Well done, Allison! Looking forward to the poll.

[Anna]

You can still get in on the action in both! The fantasy game continues in the poll, and the scifi one in the thread. Both polls are up, if you want to take a look, although since they are secret polls, they look a bit funny until they open. But the discussion part works as usual :)

[Anna]

Polls are open! Please read the comments in both polls before voting!


January 2021 Matchmaker Mods: The Fantasy Fix Up
January 2021 Matchmaker Mods: The Sci-Fi Setup

If you want to guess what the books are, you can do so in the fantasy poll (books in the poll) and in the scifi thread (books NOT in the poll).

[Mindy]

You guys are so kind to do this Mods Matchmaking. You guys are the best!!!

[Anna]

January 2021 Matchmaker Mods: The Fantasy Fix Up
January 2021 Matchmaker Mods: The Sci-Fi Setup

Don't forget to vote! :)

[Tamara]

This was entertaining! I wouldn't have known what to ask, but both the questions and answers were excellent. A bit hard to wrap my head around (like, does this mean the main characters in the books are all male, or is it just a way of representing the novel?). I liked 2 and 4 the best, but 2 seems very serious and not so fun, and 4 seems too fun and also big-headed...

[Anna]

January 2021 Matchmaker Mods: The Fantasy Fix Up
January 2021 Matchmaker Mods: The Sci-Fi Setup

We're almost there, how exciting! You have just under two days left to vote, and both polls are extremely close, so make sure you've had a say! :)

[Michelle]

I think I finally figured out numbers 2 and 4!! And holy shit, Allison, you really sound like what I'd expect those two to sound like! It's almost creepy!

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

Michelle wrote: "I think I finally figured out numbers 2 and 4!! And holy shit, Allison, you really sound like what I'd expect those two to sound like! It's almost creepy!"

Haha! Thank you, I'll take it as a compliment! I have a knack for parody, which so far in my life has only been good for re-writing lyrics to songs and getting in trouble with teachers. I will add creeping out my book friends to the list!

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

I made a promise, and I intend to keep it! Slash fic will be posted as a PDF link here on Feb 14! Please note that it does contain spoilers for both Luck in Shadows and The Thief, so do what makes sense!

[Anna]

<3

[Mindy]

Allison wrote: "I made a promise, and I intend to keep it! Slash fic will be posted as a PDF link here on Feb 14! Please note that it does contain spoilers for both Luck in Shadows and The Thief, so do what makes ..."

That is so sweet!!

[Mel]

<3 <3 <3
Extra incentive to finish them both up!

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

I realized I can just publish it to the web!

A ~3500 word slash fic with spoilers for Buchelors 1 and 4

Please also note this is a one time exception to posting original work outside the Authors thread, just because I want to keep all of this together!

Okay. Enough caveats.

I present to you "Luck In Thieves"

[Melanie, the neutral party]

Promises made ... promises kept.

[Cheryl]

Thank you for that Allison.