HawkMoth (fan)

Fan
Name:	HawkMoth
Alias(es):	DangerMom
Type:	Fan Writer
Fandoms:	Firefly, Star Trek: Voyager
Communities:	ASC, PTFever
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URL:	http://hawkmoth.livejournal.com http://words-in-flight.livejournal.com/
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HawkMoth was well-known in Star Trek: Voyager circles as the Paris/Torres writer DangerMom. In both that fandom and Firefly, she's been an active member and writer.

Fans Comment

What can I say about DM that is actually coherant. I am always in awe of her work, whether it is about the color of Tom's eyes or the early days of P/T.

If there is a "great lady" in Paris/Torres fanfiction, DangerMom has to be it. Not only has she been a mentor to many aspiring writer, providing encouragement and inspiration, but she continually crafts beautifully plotted, carefully written P/T fanfiction. She has the unique ability to re-invent herself (witness 'The Soul's December") and force her audience to think ("Even Heroes"). Her 5th season Voyager codas have given closure and depth to many lacking episodes. Her attentiveness to every detail, every word choice and characterization makes every story she writes a stand-out. I often think we take her for granted because she's always here and she's always brilliant, but from time to time, she deserves to be recognized for her not-so-small accomplishments. More than almost any writer I know, I look forward to her latest installment in a series (like her "Daybreak" series) or her heartfelt vignettes. Some of my favorites of her stories from last year are her collaborations with Captain Chris as well as her "Drone" coda, "Mood Indigo." Her sexy, romantic stories are among the few that don't make me blush, but make me want to read more!

I thought I knew DangerMom's style, and then last year, she did hot collaborations with CCDionne, and dark, angsty pieces like "Soul's December" and "After the Fall." DM just keeps getting better and better, and I always look forward to seeing new work from her. Her prose style is graceful and elegant, and I recommend her work wholeheartedly.

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