I started two new things this weekend that I never thought would. First, I have subscribed to the newspaper, the actual paper version, but just on Sundays – for the coupons. I never saw myself as a newspaper subscriber before. My grandparents yes, me no. But it turns out to be cheaper than printer ink lol. Second, I have started reading a Civil War fic, My Wounded Soldier. Nothing against period pieces I just didn’t imagine that I would personally find them interesting. Aliens with tails sure – Civil War fics, doubtful; but I was wrong.
So imagine my surprise when receiving my first Sunday paper to find this on the front page after having just started My Wounded Soldier the night before!

How coincidental or is it ironic? Grammar queens help me out here. I know fic reflects rl all the time but this is just… Obscure! It still has me a bit surprised because I surely have never given any thought as to whether or not my hometown was occupied before.
Another thing that got me was how similar the wording was from the diary snippet included in the article to the counselor’s writing in MWS. This just validates her skill in my mind – not that she really needs validation.

Honestly, it did take me a couple chapters to get used to the writing style but it was worth it. Really, it felt good to have to put forth some type of effort to read a fic. Don’t get me wrong I love the escapism factor in fic but a challenge feels good to the brain every once in a while too.
For the interactive factor, what fics have you loved that you never thought you’d even read? Are there any truly out there ways that you have seen fic reflect real life?
And of course I am rec’ing My Wounded Soldier by counselor 1866 Edward just home from the war. Neighbor Bella has a tragedy and Edward delivers her baby. Seeing as she's widowed, marriage makes sense. He doesn't feel worthy, but he can't step aside for her suitors. Competition amongst veterans. Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 31 - Words: 77,014 - Reviews: 1003 - Updated: 4-16-12 - Published: 3-5-12 - Bella & Edward