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Sorka
| Fan | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Christine Herbert |
| Alias(es): | Sorka, Sorka42, Sortakinkie |
| Type: | Fan Writer, Fanartist, Vidder |
| Fandoms: | The Sentinel, Horatio Hornblower, Batman Beyond, Lord of the Rings, Supernatural, MCU, SGA, Highlander, Teen Wolf, X-Files |
| Communities: | SCA, Stargate: Atlantis Newsletter |
| Other: | Sorka's Slash Page |
| URL: | AO3, Tumblr, Goodreads, Wordpress, Pintrest |
| Click here for related articles on Fanlore. | |
Sorka was a slash fanfiction writer and fanartist who began in the The Sentinel fandoms during the 1990s and 2000s. In 2003 she provided several vids to the Connexions video show and she continued writing and posting fanfic in a number of fandoms until her death from ovarian cancer in 2023:
Sorrowful greetings to all who read these words.I have the unfortunate task of announcing the unexpected death of my sister, author Sorka42 aka:Christine Herbert.
She passed on July 20, 2023 from Ovarian Cancer. She loved fanfiction and had the guts to write her own stories. Please enjoy them as long as they are available. Her obituary can be found on legacy.com under Christine M Herbert[1] and there is a Gofundme for her memorial:
She appreciated every comment and kudos her readers shared. If she has any unfinished works they will no longer be updated.
Thank you for loving her works, writing was a big part of her life and her wisdom will be sorely missed. Be well.
SirBrigit(my handle), aka Pamela Herbert
Sorka provided Blanket Permission to Podfic, although her AO3 account had to be locked to users only after her work appeared on EbookTree without consent.
Notable Works
Fanfiction
- "Love and Curses" Sentinel, Jim/Blair ("From the net, but I couldn't resist drawing an illo for this story. Jim receives a bracelet from Blair as a present not knowing that he is getting more than a piece of jewelry.") [1999]
- "Canary in a Coal Mine" Sentinel, Jim/Blair ("This an interesting “fork-in-the-road” AU which takes place after Sen Too, changing things so that TSbyBS never happens.") [2000]
- Turn Upon a Dragon's Wing (Dragonriders of Pern/Sentinel crossover, Jim/Blair) ("The dragons of Pern make an appearance with the riders J'im and B'lar. A magical story where dragons are impressed with their human riders at the time their eggs hatch. The heir to a hold and a harper's lives are changed when a dragonet impresses with each and a whole new beginning for each starts.") [2000]
- "FiveSenses Experimental Theater: Mother Love" (NC-17). Non-Canon. A participatory story, with endings contributed by readers. Content may be disturbing. Part One by Alyjude. Continuations: Each continuation follows from Part One, and is separate and independent from the others. Bluewolf, CatMoran, Erica, Fox, Kaci, MadByrd, MizzMarcee, rj, Rushlight, and Sorka. [2000]
- Sentinel-Guide Research Project Sentinel, Jim/Blair (In a world where Sentinels are known, respect is hard won for a cop whose abilities suddenly emerge.) (2001)
- "Complicit in Your Ignorance". The Avengers Movieverse, Steve Rogers and Tony Stark (Tony Stark feels the need to give Steve Rogers a quick education and a warning before they part ways after the events of Avengers. Rough Trade Prompt response. [2019]
Fanart
Love and Guns Issue #7 (1999)
Love and Guns Issue #7 (1999)
Love and Guns Issue #8 (1999)
Come to Your Senses Issue #12 (1999)
Fanvids
- "On the Sea" (Horatio Hornblower - Hornblower/Pellew) - Connexions (2003)
- (title not mentioned in notes) (Batman Beyond (animated)) - Connexions (2003)
- "Where Are You Going" (Lord of the Rings - Sam/Frodo) - Connexions (2003)
Awards
STIFfie
- 2000 - The Sentinel - Best Novella - "Turns Upon a Dragon's Wing" - nomination
Golden Guppy Awards
- 1999 - Online - Most innovative approach to a story - "Love and Curses" - winner
Reviews and Recommendations
- "As I Live and Breathe - Chapter 1 - Sorka42 - Stargate Atlantis [Archive of Our Own]" at mcshep-everyday Tumblr [2020]
- "Long and Lonesome Highway Series" at fuckyeahspnfanfic at Tumblr [2015]
- "Dean/Castiel Fic Recs" Scarlett's Fanfic Recs [2017]
- "SPN Reading List" simonejester [2012]
Archives/Zines/Collections/Communities
Zines
As Editor
As Contributor
- The Sentry Post
- Issue #2 - "Do What You Have to Do" (fiction) (1998)
- Come to Your Senses
- Issue #12 - interior art (1999)
- Love and Guns
- Issue #7 - interior art (1999)
- Issue #8 - interior art (1999)
- Issue #9 - "Love and Curses" (fiction) (1999)
- Issue #11 - "Tree Hugger", "Covert Ops" and "Turn Upon a Dragon's Wing" (fiction) (2000)
- Issue #12 - "An Inheritance of Wings" (fiction) (2000)
- The Web After Dark - "All But the Heart" (fiction) (2000)