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

From a man on a brink to 'The Man' - fandom celebrates Jack O'Neill

Jack O'Neill.  For many he's enough to inspire a litany all on his own.  For that reason, the Best Characterization of Jack category was born.

He's a tough character to write.  With his distinctive speech patterns, O'Neill-isms, projected personality and soft under-belly, writing him is like trying to level a balance with pinfeathers.  

But when a writer gets it right, it's undeniable.  Jack O'Neill jumps off the page and the reader can practically hear his voice and feel his emotion.

This category is deep with incredibly written Jack O'Neill.  Let's see what the readers had to say.

Category: Best Characterization of Jack

Hate them, love them, love to hate them...Villains are one of the favored archetypes in fiction.

Like it or not, there's something compelling about a good villain.  Whether the stereotypical bad guy, sympathetic anti-hero or the detestable hero, we all love to hate or hate to love the dastardly man (or woman) shrouded in black nature.

As we put a spotlight on the nominees from various categories, it's fun to dig into and wallow in these characters that make us love to see them be bad.  Maybe we root for them.  Maybe they're the catalyst for major change in our favorite characters.  Maybe we just like a little good, old fashioned whump.  But no matter which way you slice it, we're not alone.  

Check out some of the nominees below and what fans had to say about them!

Nominees for Best Villain

"Under no circumstances is it to be used to travel through time..."

Over the weekend, we shared a couple of highlights with you from our Best Alternate Timeline category. Today, we have a few more! They vary from different takes on episodes set in an alternate timeline to time travel, be that accidental or otherwise. Today's selection has long and short fics, so there's something for everyone!

Are you ready? Grab your gear and step into your jumper because here's...

The Continuation of the Best Alternate Timeline Category!

AT fics are defined as stories that involve a way to travel in time and change the past and/or future, thereby altering events that result in a different timeline.

Examples from the show are 2010, Moebius, Unending and Continuum.

Hurts So Good

Isn't there just something about well done angst?  Many Sam/Jack fans just love to hole up in the Angst Caverns.  Sometimes Sam and Jack get their happy ending, sometimes the reader is left with a knot in the pit of their stomach.  But there's no denying that angst is one of the go-to genres for many of our talented writers.

Join us as we begin to review the angst nominees!

Category: Angst