Don't ask me why

I've started posting my old fanfic over on Archive of Our Own. Just the longer stories. Not sure why, except that I started reading them myself again — it's only been 10-12 years since I read them last — and thought what the hell, right? Get some fresh views, maybe? Have to admit some parts, while not cringe-worthy, weren't that good, but I have been pleasantly surprised for the most part, since I remember only the basics of them now. The first couple years after writing them I ignored them, since I would start reading any random section and immediately know them word for word. How boring! lol

I have to say that reading them again has done one other thing for me — reminded me of the joy of writing. I lost that, somewhere along the way, and now that idea for yet another new original story seems like it could actually get finished rather than getting tossed because I just don't give a damn. Forget about the "worry" of publishing and just write the story I want to — then I'll see what happens.