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Writing is not what I do, it's who I am.

Merriam-Webster defines fan fiction as : "stories involving popular fictional characters that are written by fans and often posted on the Internet — called also fanfic"  

It doesn't seem like much of a definition to describe the phenomenon of creating entire worlds, new storylines, and basically rewriting and rebuilding Stargate and Sam and Jack in any way we want. We do it not only to keep reliving their adventures, but in many cases so that we can rewrite or fix those moments that we know should have happened on screen and most especially in our Shippy world, to make Sam and Jack get together no matter what the cost. Whether it's done with humour, angst, in a different universe, or so steamily that it could never have been on air, the options in the world of fanfic are limitless.

The stories created by the nominees in this category have all gone above and beyond in ways we never could have imagined. The characterizations are spot on, the plotlines are dramatic and at times heart-wrenching, and they all leave us wanting...for more!

Best Author

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

The words of Degas ring perfectly true, even in the world of FanArt.  For, in this world, these wonderfully talented individuals take scenes from our favorite ship and blend them together with other scenes, textures, gifs, drawings, paintings, and just about anything else they can get their hands (or mouse) on.  Their ability to create such unique pieces using the same materials and subject matter is absolutely amazing.

The nominees for Best Artist each have their own unique style which makes choosing just one so very difficult!

Best Artist

Choose a favorite holiday? When Sam & Jack are involved? Impossible!

Ah, the holidays.  A time for family, friends, levity, and heart-felt emotion.  It's no wonder holidays are a shipper favorite.  From taking Sam and Jack completely AU to simply taking them off-world, any holiday can provide plenty of fodder for a writer.

Unsurprisingly, this was a popular category.  Let's take a look at some of the nominations!

Best Holiday!

Fics in this category must be centered around the celebration or observance of one or more holidays. Holidays need not be publicly recognized.

Llama Llama there's more drama!

These stories make us laugh, they make us cry, and the keep us on the edge of our seats. There's torture, there's war, there's the general angst of Sam and Jack being forced to weather another storm in their tumultuous relationship. Whether they are keeping us in tears, or keeping our characters in stitches, the rest of the stories nominated in the category of Best Drama will definitely keep you wanting for more.

Best Drama Part II

I Vid Therefore I Am

We've gasped over the angst. We've sighed over the fluff. We've oohed and awed over the songs that turn us on and turn us to mush when they accompany our favorite scenes.  They make us squee. They make us laugh. They make us bang our heads against the table because we just can't take it anymore.  But, once the video ends and the credits role, we find ourselves compelled to hit replay, give them a thumbs up, and save them to our favorite list because we just have to be able to find their work again.

The vidders who've been nominated for Best Creator have all proven their talents.  They use images of Sam and Jack along with color, effects, music, and their own creative visions to produce unbelievable videos that keep us coming back for more.

Best Creator

Must you be so dramatic?

When it comes to real life, nobody wants a lot of drama. When it comes to Stargate fanfiction and shipping Sam and Jack, however, we say "Bring it on!"

Whether there's angsty separations, creepy significant others, fluff, four weddings and a funeral, we aren't truly happy unless there's something dramatic going on. They create it, get in the middle of it, and just can't help it when the find themselves in dire straits. We welcome their struggle because in the end they all love, um...live happily ever after, right?

Best Drama!

Drama is a genre that relies on the emotional and relational development of realistic characters. Often, dramatic themes are taken from intense, real life issues. Whether heroes or heroines are facing a conflict from the outside or a conflict within themselves, Drama aims to tell an honest story of human struggles.