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Welcome to episode thirteen of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you! In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Imogenbynight to discuss fics based in space. The fics discussed include Dark Side of the Moon by imogenbynight, The Parts of Our Sum by Annie D, Untethered by TheTwistedWillow and skies of powdered gold by casfallsinlove. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. A warning: Adult themes and swear words are mentioned in this podcast. Our guest – imogenbynight Find all of Cass/imogenbynight/violetmatter’s beautiful fics on ao3. On tumblr she’s thevioletcaptain and twitter she goes by violetmatter. Cass’ other fics mentioned in the podcast: Qualia (26,600 words, M) – Dean and Sam move into a smart house with an AI named Castiel Featured fics Dark Side of the Moon by imogenbynightWith art by thimblingsPublished 2013 for DCBB, 37k words, M Five months into his six month mission, an accident leaves Flight Engineer Dean Winchester stranded on the moon. It comes down to a man he has never met to bring him home. The Parts of Our Sum by Annie DPublished 2013, 55k words, E Castiel, a former soldier, has worked for the Company his entire life. They’ve been good to him, providing clothes, shelter and new body parts whenever necessary. Now the Company’s gearing up for a space exploration voyage, and Castiel’s volunteered for the research team. During the preparation period, he meets Dean Winchester, who makes Castiel wonder about the things he’s missed out on. Untethered by TheTwistedWillowPublished 2020, 32k words, MMpreg (not explicit), dubious consent Forced into a new life on an alien world, Dean must learn to rely on the land, an array of undiscovered skills and strengths, and a collective of people who are so very different—and yet so alike—in many ways. Based on an episode of Stargate but not a crossover. skies of powdered gold by casfallsinlovewith art by allovelyDCBB 2015, 15k words, M Dean Winchester went from lone space explorer, joyriding through the stars, to captain of the Impala: a hand-built scavenging ship home to the best crew this side of the universe. He and his crew own their little slice of galaxy. They scavenge, they sell, it’s comfortable. Until Hannah asks if they can take in her homeless friend Castiel, another rebel Seraph, and Dean ends up saying yes – to a little more than he expected. Other links Chris Hadfield singing Space Oddity on the ISSThe Envelope Analogy– mature vs explicit ratingsLove Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there!Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. (We just wanted our logo on a mug!) Other Space Gays recommendations: I’ll Cross the Sky for You by superhoney (33,364, E) – Discussed in detail in track 10: Bakery AULong Road Home series by Darmys (292,000 (combined), T) Shattered Dreams–Curated Reverie by Darmys (156,289 E) The Love of a Righteous Man by SargentMom573 (24,056, E) Paper Planes by zerostumbeline33 (69,348, E)a human heart by sharkfish (3231, M)Stella Angelus by quillquiver (4090, G) ET Goes Home by captainangua (52,373, not rated) The Galaxy’s Most Wanted by saltnhalo (10,160, E) Shielded Heart by juniperjones (92,991, E)Earthrise in Your Eyes by cinderellaslostshoe (39,705 M)Oxygen by Malmuses (work in progress, E) Personal Space by Malmuses (40,795, E) What’s your favourite Space fic? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen The post Track 13: Space Gays appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.

Welcome to episode twelve of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you! In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Castielslostwings to discuss fics based around the Supernatural episode, season 5, episode 4: The End, affectionately known as Endverse. The fics discussed include After the End by Castielslostwings, Hope is a Living Thing by Whichstiel, and the Down to Agincourt series by seperis. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. A warning: Adult themes and swear words are mentioned in this podcast. Our guest – Castielslostwings Castielslostwings, also known as Robin, writes a range of canon and AU fics. Find all of her fics on ao3. You can also find her on Twitter and Tumblr. Featured fics After the End by CastielslostwingsPublished 2020, 24k words, E In 2014, Dean Winchester led a raid on the asylum in Detroit where a Sam-wearing-Lucifer was waiting for him. Everyone knows what happened next: the Chitaquan soldiers who accompanied Dean died horribly at the hands of Lucifer’s minions while Lucifer murdered Dean in the garden below and warned the Dean from days past that no matter what he tried, he would always end up there. There were no survivors. Or were there? This story picks up where “The End” leaves off, from Castiel’s perspective from inside the asylum, a twist of fate, and conditional divine intervention no one saw coming. It details what happens after Lucifer dies, Dean lives, and the world doesn’t actually stop turning. A canon-compliant “fix-it” fic for the Endverse and a Dean and Cas who deserved better. Or: “The End” was not the End. This is the story of what came after. Hope is a Living Thing by WhichstielPublished 2019, 24k words, E Castiel storms the sanitarium ready to die. The last thing he expects to find is hope for a better ending. Down to Agincourt series by seperis Map of the World (2014, 154k words, M)It’s the Stars That Lie (2014, 164k words, M)A Thousand Lights in Space (2015, 223k words, M)The Game of God (2015-wip, currently 580k words, E) – 25 chapters out of 28 postedCurrent word total: 1,121,000! Agincourt Agitators community is on Tumblr and Twitter. Other links “The End” dissertation Tumblr post that Robin mentions: “5:04 Future!Dean and Cas are Lovers and the Whole Camp Knows It” by lureaLove Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there!Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. (We just wanted our logo on a mug!) Other Endverse recommendations: Thursday’s Child by strangeandcharm (114,242, M) What Happens in 2014 Stays in 2014 by MaggieMaybe160 (2741, E)All Saints series by Oselle Epilogue by Jayne L (27,724, E) One, Two, Three, Repeat by mnwood (10,104 M)final fantasy. by orange_crushed (1925, M) Lie Awake With Me by chevrolangels (4357, E) For A Sinner Released by dothraki_shieldmaiden (8800, E) The Heroes’ Journey (or, There and Back Again) by FriendofCarlotta (36,415, E) – alternative realities, angst with a happy endingEvery Man’s Got A Right by MollyC (78,107, E) – time travelWhen Worlds Collide by jhoom (57,949, E) – threesome, angst with a happy endingthis ain’t a love song by museaway (32,713, M) – toxic relationships, grief/mourning What’s your favourite Endverse fic? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen The post Track 12: Endverse appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.

Welcome to episode eleven of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you! In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Desirae to discuss fics where Dean and Castiel are soulmates. The fics discussed include Below Deck by Desirae, Don’t Look Back by goldenraeofsun, Stripes and Stitches by tiamatv and Syncopation by K_K_TiBal. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. A small apology here: we’ve been using Discord voice chats to record, and the sound quality isn’t always the best – there’s a bit of noise here and there in this track. We’re working on ways to reduce that – please bear with us. A warning: Adult themes and swear words are mentioned in this podcast. Our guest – Desirae Desirae writes a range of canon and AU fics. Find all of her fics on ao3.Other fics mentioned by Desirae: The Bond-Mates seriesDean Winchester is Not Afraid of Ghosts Featured fics Below Deck by DesiraePublished 2020, 12k words, E Castiel Novak felt like he’d been waiting forever for Dean Winchester to enter his life, and now that he was here, Castiel had no intention of letting him go. They were soulmates, after all. Dean Winchester, perpetually unlucky in love, moved to Angel Bluff to be closer to his brother and start fresh. Could the blunt, blue-eyed stunner who claimed to be his other half, convince Dean to take a chance on forever? Don’t Look Back by goldenraeofsunPublished 2019, 36k words, E While Mary was alive, she would tell Dean that soulmates were chosen by angels. When the right time came, he would hear his soulmate’s voice in his head, and he would know, wherever they were, they were singing just for him. But Dean never heard a damn thing. Not at 12, when most people heard their first soul song. Not at 15, when Sammy heard his. Not at 17, when only two-percent of the population heard their first. And definitely not at 28, when Sam leaves to be with the love of his life, and Castiel, deaf professor of rock music history at KU, moves in. Stripes and Stitches by tiamatvPublished 2020, 16k words, T Castiel bared the unmarked skin of his left forearm, shoving his sleeve down to the elbow. “There. Does that answer your question?” he asked, irritably turning his hand from front to back and wiggling his fingers. “No, I do not have a soulbond, and no, this is not an Offering. Why is that where everyone’s mind goes? I just like to knit.” Syncopation by K_K_TiBalPublished 2018, 15k words, T Dean Winchester is almost fine with not knowing who his soulmate is. He’s got a good life, good family, and doesn’t mind the one night stands with others who also haven’t found someone with their same soulmark. It isn’t until Sam shows Dean a picture of the pop-star Castiel – a celebrity infamous for hiding his soulmark among hundreds of other tattoos – that Dean thinks he may have found his soulmate. But how is he supposed to let a worldwide phenomenon know that they belong together – and will Castiel even care? Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there!Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. (We just wanted our logo on a mug!) Other Soulmate recommendations: Artfully Crafted Words of Poetry by starsinursa (2441, T) – The touching first words that Castiel’s soulmate will ever speak to him are: Motherfucking son of a goddamn whore.Not The Fire But the Spark by goldenraeofsun (30,320, E) – Tattoo artist Dean is asked to cover up Cas’ soulmark.Little Blue Dragon by saltnhalo (23,820, E) – Fantasy AU where blacksmith Dean makes a little dragon from wire and gems, and it catches the eye of (creature) Castiel.The Soul Piece by cloudyjenn (132,159 but unfinished, M) – When a human child is born, their soul is shattered into bright gleaming pieces that scatter to the winds. Angel Cas falls for Dean.Pie, For Some Reason by Dangerousnotbroken (2493, G) – Castiel is craving the food that his soulmate is craving – pie.Broadway Musical by Griftings (12,453, M) – Dean Winchester and Jo Harvelle are destined to get married, Castiel is given the task of playing matchmaker and fails terribly.Stupid Cupid by Caswingsuniverse (31,119, M) – Divorcee Dean requests a Cupid to help him find a soulmate, and Castiel shows up.Lock and Key by tricia_16 (144,500, E) – Bookstore owner Castiel can hear songs in his head that his soulmate is singing – rockstar Dean. A Comet’s Mark by myangelshunter (102,643, E) – Soulmate marks in a canon-ish AU with demon possession and human Cas.listen to the song in my soul (only you can hear) by sobsicles (16,394, T) – A canon soulmate AU involving everyones favorite mixtape.Meet Cute by GatesKeeper (10,740, M) – Dean and Castiel meet online, and Dean doesn’t think the soulmate words on his wrist sound much like Cas.Sure. by Ozonecologne (2992, T) – Soulmate AU with words appearing as a tattoo. Destiny is in Love with Effort by InvictaAnimi (40,817, E) – Grad student Dean and immortal Castiel.Collapsed Rainbows by suckerfordeansfreckles (6125, T) – An AU where your soulmates first touch is imprinted on your skin, and Dean’s is a punch to the face. Literally. A Soulmate’s Scrawl by mansikka (3102, G) – AU where soulmates can write to each other on their skin.Me To Blue by authordean (1191, G) – AU where soulmates are attracted by color.The Soul Bird by whichstiel (4997, E) – Soulmates delivered by birds, and Dean and Cas are shipwrecked on an island.Scared of Never Feeling by thatpeculiarone (11,782, M) – A soulmate meet cute that doesn’t go quite according to plan.The Closest Thing We Have To Magic by EllenofOz and TrenchcoatBaby -(221,231, E) – Dean is a graduate student at a magical college, Cas is a (young) professor. Magic boyfriends. What’s your favourite soulmate AU? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen The post Track 11: Soulmates appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.

Welcome to episode ten of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you! In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author MandalaRose to discuss fics set in alternative universes where Dean and/or Cas are bakers, and also discuss the art of commenting. The fics discussed include Cupcakes and Kittens by MandalaRose, I’ll Cross the Sky for You by superhoney, and The Way To A Man’s Heart by LicieOIC. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. A warning: Adult themes and swear words are mentioned in this podcast. Our guest – MandalaRose MandalaRose writes a range of canon and AU fics, including the fan-fave Stay With Me, Sweetheart. Find all of Manda’s fics on ao3. Featured fics Cupcakes and Kittens by MandalaRose, with art by LadyRandomBoxPublished 2020, 74k words, E Dean Winchester is not a cat guy. But one softhearted Sasquatch brother and a mad dash to the pet store later, Dean somehow finds himself the sole caregiver for an abandoned baby kitten. It’s a good thing that quirky pet store girl gave him the Twitter handle for her cat rescue buddy, CJ. Dean doesn’t know about the kitten, but he sure as hell could use some rescuing right about now. Castiel Novak is not a baker. But one interfering best friend and some dismal Yelp reviews for his brother’s coffee shop later, Castiel somehow finds himself standing in front of a cook top in his very first baking class, his non-existent baking aspirations literally going up in smoke around him. It’s a good thing his gorgeous, green-eyed classmate is there to rescue him… The Way to a Man’s Heart by LicieOICPublished Nov 2020, 50k words, E In a fictional version of Lebanon, KS – Dean owns The Piehole which he runs with his brother, Sam. Castiel works at a rival bakery, Your Daily Bread. They meet anonymously over the internet. Sparks fly.I’ll Cross the Sky for You by superhoney with art by AcerieePublished for Dean/Cas Tropefest 2017, 33k words, E Castiel thinks it sounds ridiculous: a spaceship that’s also an Earth-style coffeeshop? But upon his first visit to The Family Business, he quickly realizes that the owner, Dean Winchester, is incredibly handsome, the pastries are delicious, and the coffee is out of this world. One visit leads to another, and before long, Castiel is completely won over by both the coffeeship and its owner. It’s hard to maintain a relationship when you’re constantly flying across the vastness of space, but for the sake of both his heart and his stomach, Castiel swears he and Dean will make it work. Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there!Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. (We just wanted our logo on a mug!) Other Bakery AU recommendations: meet me in the dark by superhoney (57,609, E) – A vampire walks into a bakeryJust Your Heart, In Exchange For Mine by noxsoulmate (46,808, M)Kiss the Baker by Ltleflrt (112,697, E) – Police officer Dean and baker CasRussian to the Altar by MalMuses (144,258 E) – Baker Dean is married to Russian erotic novelist Cas to help him flee Russia. BDSM ensues. Delicious.Sweet Surprise by Amandacanzo (21,313, E)Dial ‘M’ For Monster by duckyboos (WIP, E) No Need for an Alpha by notfunnydean (21,821, E) A Way Back Home by thatpeculiarone (41,746 T) Finding Home by desirae (42,828 E) Proof of Love by VioletHaze (60,189 E) With Choux in Mind by neonbat (59,945 E) Sweeter Than Roses by FagurFiskur (2247 G) PWP: Pie Without Plot by MajorEnglishEsquire and orange_crushed (82,518, M)Never Trust a Skinny Baker series by mnwood (23,325 T) I Met Him on a Sunday (and my heart stood still) by PalominoPup (47,979 E) The Graveyard Shift by riseofthefallenone, purgatoryjar (620,733, E) What’s your favourite bakery AU? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen The post Track 10: Bakery AU appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.

Welcome to episode nine of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you! In this episode, Ellen and Mal take a look back at 2020 and recommend some of their favorite reads of the year. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. A warning: Adult themes and swear words are mentioned in this podcast. Featured fics These fics were Ellen’s and Mal’s favourite reads of the year, not including those already discussed in previous episodes. Enchanted Ink by Castielslostwings 36,339 words, E, with art by Gio In a world where an artist’s magic brings tattoos to life, ink-gone-wrong can spell lasting heartache for those unlucky enough to experience it. Jaded and cynical on both life and love, Castiel’s about to find out that even the most deeply-etched scars can be transformed into something beautiful when the right person is holding the pen. South Side Swing series by tiamatv75,859 words, E Dean knows he’s distracted. He’s the street boss of the Chicago Outfit, and he really can’t afford to not have his head in the game. He’s here to meet the damned Bratva who’s been running around his city for the past week, and if he fucks this up Bobby will kill him. Well, if this job doesn’t do it first. If only he could keep his mind off the hot accountant from last night.The Smell Before the Rain by jscribbles 73,212, E, Graphic violence and non-con Jack’s corpse is still smouldering in the graveyard dirt, still half-held in Castiel’s arms when Chuck decides he’s done with the Winchesters and Co. ruining his plotlines. As a punishment, he throws them into a Godless universe he’d long-since abandoned where Team Free Will encounter familiar faces they never thought they’d see again. While the world appears the same at first, that impression is short-lived. Angels fight masked militias in the streets, Castiel falls ill with a fevered sickness that only Dean’s touch can soothe, and the whole world operates under a biological class system that baffles its newest arrivals. When Castiel is kidnapped by alpha angels seeking to repopulate heaven, Dean and Sam must team up with the inhabitants of this new world to save their angel from a Heaven that’s been closed and sealed for nearly eleven years. A fic where Team Free Will unknowingly get thrown into A/B/O-verse. Canon-compliant, post-season 14 finale. Sympathy for the Devil by followyourenergy Dean needed money for his sick brother’s medication. After trying everything else he could think of, the peasant had only one solution left: face the kingdom’s fearsome dragon, The Devil, who lived with his riches on top of the castle of the beloved late prince, Castiel. He knows he is in for a losing battle, but he must do everything he can. But the Devil surprises him, and through mutual kindness, the two strike up a friendship, one that leads to great and beautiful things. Memories Bring Back Memories (Bring Back You) by sobsicles 66,660 words, E, for SPN MBB, with art by Gio When he wakes, he has no idea who he is. Not his name, what he looks like, or why he’s flat on his back, staring up at the stars littering the night sky. The first thing he learns about himself is that he has shitty instincts, especially if his first one is to protect the blue-eyed man currently stabbing someone in the face. Or, the story where two strangers can’t agree on much and know even less, but they’re both fairly certain that they’re in love. Hunters’ Caress by Ltleflrt161,095 words, E, graphic violence Castiel Jameson won’t rest until the outlaw who murdered his brother faces justice, and Dean Winchester is the only man alive who can help him track the villain down. Some say Winchester is a cold-blooded killer himself; others say he’d been wronged his whole life. All Castiel knows is that the desire glinting in Dean’s green eyes is even more dangerous than he is. Castiel fights to keep his mind on business, but during the long nights on the trail with the dangerously handsome hunter he finds himself dreaming of yielding to Dean’s illicit kisses and losing himself in lawless passion. Dean Winchester is about to hang when Castiel saves his neck with his crazy plan. But dying might be better than spending day and night playing nursemaid to such an infuriating city slicker. He appreciates the stubborn detective’s desire for justice, but he’d appreciate Cas a lot more if he’d stop being a lawman long enough to just be a man. He certainly has all the right equipment. Dean aches to run his fingers through Castiel’s dark hair, yearns to know how Castiel’s golden skin will feel against him. And before the coming of the next dawn, Dean vows to teach him the pleasures and sweet rewards of a Hunter’s Caress. Other links SPN Quarantine Zine is still available – proceeds going to Direct ReliefDestiel Fan Favourites Survey results, and the ao3 collection. Mal’s other favorite reads for the year included: Fragments by FieryAngelStuck On You by andimeantittostinganother recovering heart by superhoneyStripes and Stitches by tiamatvWater, Sunlight, T.L.C. by youaresunlightSomething of Your Own by jscribblesPlain and Tall by destielpasta and mtothedestielThe Learnean Bow by zaffreWrite First Then Read by mittenwraithGrow For Me by Redamber79White Russian by vipjulyPhilotomo by anastielResisting Mr. Milton by SargentMom573Dark Blue, Dark Blue by EllenOfOzRescue Me Tonight by superhoneyWaiting on a Signal by CBFirestarter & Trenchcoatbaby4545 by anyrei & mugglerock Some of Ellen’s other favorite reads of the year included: Fire and Ice by Castielslostwings Cats & Tats by jemariel War Wounds by CBFirestarterForce Unrelenting by bendingsignpost Darkness Round the Sun by Castielslostwings Falling Inn Love by MalMuses Beg Pretty For Me by kittimauThe Last I Love You by clown_ish Cupcakes and Kittens by MandalaRose The Shots We Don’t Take by MandalaRose Welcome to Pine Shores! by andimeantittosting Dear Dean by thatpeculiarone Dog Tags by lanaserra The Bad Santa Clause by Castielslostwings, jscribbles, MalMuses, pingnova, sobsiclesEverything is Blue by MalMusesRussian to the Altar by MalMuses What was your favorite read this year? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen The post Track 9: Favorites of 2020 appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.

Welcome to episode eight of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you! In this episode, the Holidays are just around the corner. Ellen and MalMuses would like to recommend some fluffy festive fic to you this week! We review three fics: Christmas In July by followyourenergy, The Bad Santa Clause by various authors, and Snow Place Like Home (But My Home Is With You) by almaasi. You can find our Mixtape Bookclub Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. A warning: Adult themes are mentioned in this podcast. Featured fics Christmas in July by followyourenergyPublished 2019, 29k words, rated E When Dean Winchester follows a service dog who won’t leave him alone, he finds Cas Novak, passed out in a stairwell with a Christmas tree on top of him. A Christmas tree? In July? Who does that? Turns out that Cas does that. And once he gets to know the snarky, independent, handsome man, Dean can’t help but fall for him. A story about being seen. The Bad Santa Clause by Castielslostwings, jscribbles, MalMuses, pingnova, and sobsiclesPublished in 2019, 74k words, rated E. A quiet pre-Christmas hunt goes horribly wrong for the Winchesters, Castiel, and Jack when Dean accidentally murders Santa Claus. Ho ho ho, bitches. A seasonal canon collab loosely based on The Santa Clause. Snow Place Like Home (But My Home Is With You) by almaasiPublished 2015, 48k words, rated E It’s Christmas Eve, and Dean, Sam and Castiel are snowed into a small town with a big festive spirit. They splurge on a fancy room in a B&B – hey, they deserve a treat. There’s a tiny plastic tree and a working TV, so they could perhaps overlook the lack of hot water and Dean having to bunk with Sam. Sleeping arrangements soon reach a happier equilibrium: Dean’s just cuddling Cas to keep him warm, he swears – the tingly feeling means nothing! Christmas Day arrives, and Cas still doesn’t have a gift for Dean. Dean doesn’t know what to give Cas, either. Sam has a few ideas, but will the other two truly understand what he means? Other links SPN Quarantine Zine is now available – proceeds going to Direct ReliefDestiel Fan Favourites Survey Other festive fics mentioned: Destiel Lifemark Bang fic collectionAll I Want For Christmas is You by Andimeantittosting (3176, G) – canon fix-it, found family Christmas at the bunkerNew Holiday by MandalaRose (6258, T) – canon fix-it, found family Christmas at the bunker One Cold Night by xylodemon (16,627, E) Welcome All Winchesters by almaasi (60,237, E)White Winter Hymnal by Pennstram (1009, T)It Takes a Village by MarmeLady_Orange (35,490, M)Christmas Don’t End in Blood by various (38,545, T)You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out by Desirae (1692, E)Holidate by Kitmistry (34,917, T)Home For Christmas by the_communist_unicorn (wip, E)Holiday Love by Castielslostwings (31,585, E)Christmas Treats and Angel Heats by MalMuses (19,968, E)My Christmas Valentine by CBFirestarter and EllenofOz (9756, T) Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen The post Track 8: Festive fic appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.

Welcome to episode seven of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you! In this episode, we continue our journey into Supernatural’s canon verse with a look at Wing fic, and we welcome one of our favorite fan artists and wing enthusiasts, LizLee to join us. We review three fics: Grooming Instincts by jemariel, In All Your Borrowed Finery by vanishingact, and The Care and Feeding of Castiel by MalMuses and lizleeships. You can find our Mixtape Bookclub Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. A warning: Adult themes are mentioned in this podcast. Our guest: LizLee Liz creates beautiful fanart, publishing it on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr under Lizleeships. She also sells prints and other items on her Etsy store, LizLeeIllustration, and on Redbubble under LizLeeDraws. Liz and Mal are currently publishing another collaboration: A Fish Out of Water Featured fics Grooming Instincts by jemarielPublished 2018, 26k words, rated E There’s something going on with Cas. Dean is determined to help him through it, in whatever way he can. He might end up with more than he bargained for. OR: Dean helps Cas scratch an itch. As it were. In All Your Borrowed Finery by vanishingactPublished in 2015, 68k words, rated E.Featuring art by vanishingact Dean finds an interesting symbol in Kevin’s angel tablet notes and, against Sam’s counselling, uses it in the heat of battle with a pair of angelic assassins. Side effects include pain, disorientation, and uncontrollable new appendages for the Winchesters. A disgruntled Castiel and a delighted Gabriel show up to help. Hunting (and life) gets interesting when wings are involved. Includes artwork! The Care and Feeding of Castiel by MalMusesPublished 2020, 24k words, rated EIllustrated by LizLee Dean’s quiet time in the bunker is interrupted by some stranger-than-usual behavior from his angel. Oh, and feathers…there are a lot of those, too. Other links Fanlore page about Wing Fic Other coda fics mentioned: Cinderwings by bendingsignpost (181,619, E) – Cinderella-inspired fantasy where Cas attends a masquerade ball and meets the prince.Forgotten (wings are in the sequel, Flight) by NorthernSparrow (161,205, G) – Canon verse where Castiel has been removed from Dean and Sam’s memories. TFW familial love in Forgotten, Destiel in Flight.Under the Midnight Sun by NorthernSparrow (232,026, E) – Love and ornithology in Alaska.Angel’s Wild by LimonadeGaby & riseofthefallenone (389,271, E) – Dean accidentally traps an angel, injuring him. He frees Cas and helps him to heal. Looong slow burn but worth it.Boneless Wings by PallasPerilous (4333, M) – Illustrated hilarious list of reasons why Dean’s boyfriend’s wings are annoying as hell.Hurricane in Cobalt Blue by shieldmaiden_of_celestial_intent (4961, E) – Delicious wing kink bunker pwp.Molting Expectations by tricia_16 (163,105, E) – Dean discovers angel Cas living in a cave in the mountains. We discussed this fic in episode 2!Hidden Bones and Broken Wings by Desirae (9865, E) – Case fic where Dean sees Cas’ broken wings, and comforts him.The Bond-Breaker Murders by Desirae (75,696, E) – An AU where Detective Dean Winchester and his partner, the angel Castiel investigate a murder.Our Sweet Rapture by chiyume (189,415, E) – A hunt gone wrong leaves Dean to take care of both Sam and Castiel. Convenient Husbands by AnnieD (39,283, E) – Arranged marriage/fake relationship. Dean rescues Cas, and helps him.The Angel’s Widower by 60r3d0m (51,364, E) – Post s12 canon divergent where Dean goes into an alternative universe after Cas dies, and finds another Cas there. (incomplete but last updated in Nov 2020)Revealed by Valinde (10,822, E) – When a ritual backfires and Dean ends up with wings, they reveal things that he’d much rather keep hidden.Purgatory’s Angel by Ltleflrt (26,779, E) – DCBB 2017. In an act of heroism Castiel sacrifices one of his wings to save lives. But he isn’t sure he wants to live tethered to the ground, never to dance in the sky again. Saving Grace by Honey_bee80 (45,141, E) – High school AU where angels and humans mix. Dorky Cas and star quarterback Dean.Burden by riseofthefallenone (317,582, E) – AU with mutants. Castiel has had to hide his wings away all his life, but Dean and Sam help him. For A Dream’s Sake by Ellenofoz (28,511, E) – DCBB 2018. Canon divergent in Scoobynatural – Castiel makes a deal with the Djinn queen to get the fruit from the tree of life. Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen The post Track 7: Wing fic appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.

Welcome to episode six of the Mixtape Bookclub Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you! In this episode, we welcome a special guest, andimeantittosting, to discuss how fanfiction may change (if at all) now that Supernatural season 15 has ended. We review three fics: Welcome to Pine Shores! by andimeantittosting, take the long way home by dothraki_shieldmaiden, and Tall Grass by aeli_kindara. You can find our Mixtape Bookclub Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. A warning: Adult themes are mentioned in this podcast. Spoilers for episodes 18 and 20 of season 15 are discussed throughout this episode! Our guest: andimeantittosting You can find andimeantittosting’s fanfiction on Ao3 here, where she shares a range of beautiful and romantic stories, including both contemporary and historical AUs and a few canon verse stories. andimeantittosting’s codas for season 15 include: Carrying On (794 words, G)Two Inches to the Left (2460 words, T) Featured fics Welcome to Pine Shores! by andimeantittostingPublished 2020, 20k words, rated EFeaturing art by imogenbynight Thirteen years ago, Dean, with Cas by his side, bought the run-down Pine Shores Motel, and made it into a home and a stopping place for hunters. In those thirteen years, he has never been able to bring himself to admit his feelings to Cas—after all, why rock the boat? But, Dean realizes, doesn’t Cas deserve more than just growing old in a shabby motel with Dean? Surely, as a good friend, it’s Dean’s job to encourage Cas to get out there and live his dreams. take the long way home by dothraki_shieldmaidenPublished for DCBB 2019, 95k words, rated E.Featuring art by czarcaustic Thirteen years ago, Dean, with Cas by his side, bought the run-down Pine Shores Motel, and made it into a home and a stopping place for hunters. In those thirteen years, he has never been able to bring himself to admit his feelings to Cas—after all, why rock the boat? But, Dean realizes, doesn’t Cas deserve more than just growing old in a shabby motel with Dean? Surely, as a good friend, it’s Dean’s job to encourage Cas to get out there and live his dreams. Tall Grass by aeli_kindaraPublished 2017, 57k words, rated E “I think we should have a garden,” Cas says. Dean looks up from his beer. He hasn’t had that much to drink, but Cas still has a vague look of unreality about him, a splash of living color that doesn’t fit in the bunker’s echoing stillness. Dean didn’t hear him coming. A lot of the time, Cas is so unobtrusive it feels like Dean has the bunker to himself, with Sam away. Dean shakes his head to clear it. “A — garden?” he repeats. Other links 15×18 Coda Masterlist @Bunnymishious tweet about the nature of fandom, fan creators and our found familyThe Fangirl Business Podcast for all your show-related analysis and feels Other coda fics mentioned: Carry On by Castielslostwings (8039, E) – driving through Heaven to find CasThe End of the Beginning by violue (1773, T) – reaper CasBeing and Having by tricia_16 (3915, G) – in heavenThe Rough by anactoria (3266, T) – Dean gets bored in heavenwhat they deserve (it’s better this way) by sobsicles (5684, M) – reunion in heavenRadiance by noodleyful (1155, G) – Castiel and Dean’s soulThe Thing About Heaven Is… by Ltleflrt (2363, G) – Dean in heavenSorry Jimmy by K_K_TiBal (2184, G) – Jimmy is in Dean’s heavenMore 15×20 codas can be found under the 15×20 tag, filtered by Castiel/Dean Winchester Other post-canon stories we recommend: Talkin’ Bear Mountain Picnic by MittenWraith (41,450,EA Place We Can Love by anastiel (39,441, E) – domestic, Castiel falls and Dean builds them a houseWait For It by Castielslostwings (44,281, E) – a hunter who can’t seem to look forward and an ex-angel who is done looking backWhere the weeds take root by deathbanjo (30,227, E) – slow burn friends to lovers, moving to the country, gonna eat a lot of peachesMorning Glory by edgarallenrose (25,991, E) – After the season 12 finale, Cas is human and now keeps bees, DCBB 2017Dean (and Cas’) Top 13 Zepp Traxx by pantheon_of_discord (82,450, E) – Dean and Cas and the open road, to the tune of Led Zeppelin.I Need Never Get Old by Pinkmink (9516, E) – a decade after the last hunt, TFW settle down and build a houseBuild a Home by domesticadventures (20,102, T) – SPN canon big bang. After they save the world, Dean expects Cas to come back to the bunker with them. He doesn’t.Cause I’m Yours by FeaRauko (2210, T ) – Cas steps outside during Sam and Eileen’s wedding reception for a breather. Dean follows him.Mr. Blue Sky by anyrei & mugglerock (111,809, E) – SPN canon big bang. The British Men of Letters have done a great job ridding the world of monsters. Dean and Cas try settling down. Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen The post Track 6: Post-Canon appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.

Welcome to episode five of the Mixtape Bookclub Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you! In this episode, we welcome a special guest, followyourenergy, to discuss some fics featuring the Fake Relationship trope. We review three fics: Option C by followyourenergy, Professional Couple Only by saltyfeathers, and A Crash Course in Computer Safety by followthattardis. A warning: Adult themes are mentioned in this podcast. Spoilers for episode 18 of season 15 are discussed at the end of this episode, after the fic discussions! We give you plenty of warning first, though. Our guest: followyourenergy You can find followyourenergy’s fanfiction on ao3 here, where she shares a range of beautiful and romantic contemporary aus. As well as Option C, another fake relationship fic from FYE is We Are Not Poets (44,465, E) Featured fics Option C by followyourenergyPublished 2020, 63k words, rated E. Dean Winchester and Castiel Novak thought that their senior year of college would be the best year of their lives—until they find out the apartment they’re renting has also been rented to someone else. Given three options, they choose option C—live together for the year and make it work. When roommate Vaughn turns out to be a conceited jerk with very different political views and values, best friends Dean and Cas scheme to push him out…by any means necessary. Those means become an elaborate game of fake-relationship antics, which would be fine if Dean wasn’t secretly in love with Cas and Cas hadn’t sworn off dating friends. As the games escalate, will Dean be able to cope with the feelings that just won’t go away? And will Cas stick with his vow, or will his feelings force him to find another option? Professional Couple Only by saltyfeathersPublished 2015, 37k words, rated M. There’s a haunted apartment building in Vermont, and the ad says “Professional couple only”. Dean and Cas rise to the occasion. A Crash Course in Computer Safety by followthattardisPublished 2019, 85k words, rated EWith art by purgatory-jar On the day of his 29th birthday, Dean receives an email from his old nemesis: Michael Milton, the guy who got him kicked out of college and stole his girlfriend. The email contains encoded images with top secret CIA/NSA intelligence – and now their only copy is in Dean’s brain. Both agencies send their best operatives – Castiel Novak and Victor Henriksen respectively – to handle their accidental asset and protect the invaluable data in his head. To justify their sudden appearance in Dean’s life, they adopt covers: Victor as Dean’s new co-worker and neighbor, Cas as his new boyfriend. Needless to say, Dean’s brother and his girlfriend are thrilled to see him in a relationship they believe to be real. Clearly, there’s no way this could go wrong. (NBC’s Chuck AU). Other links 15×18 Coda Masterlist (spoilers)Natalie Fisher’s tweet about canon divergence from 15×14 Other Fake Relationship stories we recommend: (please read the tags)(Thanks to everyone who sent us suggestions for this list!) In a Mirror Darkly by anyrei (196,710, E) – Violence, non-con. Master/slave relationship, but a gorgeous longfic where Cas and Dean must travel to Limbo to rescue Sam. Read the tags.First Gentleman Wanted by youaresunlight (31,546, E) – newly elected President Castiel Novak requires a fake, picture-perfect boyfriend for PR.The Cost of a Thing by quiettewandering (74,198, M) – Canon divergent after human Cas leaves the bunker, he and Dean must work a case together.The Betrothal Bargain by superhoney (46,081, E) – Regency BB fic where the Duke of Milton and Viscount Winchester must pretend to be betrothed to avoid scandal.Partnered by K_K_Tibal (28,112, T) – Dean and Cas are detectives who must go undercover as a couple for a case.Suck it, Judy Garland by GlitterDwarf & midrashic (20,116, M) – Pinefest fic, canon divergence from s12. Dean and Cas must pretend to be married for a case.The Handyman’s Special by Carrieosity (51,456, E) – Prof. Winchester buys a fixer-upper house and hires someone to help.Light Me Up by tricia_16 (195,500, E) – When tragedy strikes, Dean ends up reunited with an old flame.Undercover Boyfriend by CassondraWinchester (60,409, E) – Destiel Harlequin fic where Cas needs a date for his brother’s wedding in Mexico and undercover FBI agent Dean needs to disappear.Cheers by NotfunnyDean (23,685, E) – Inspired by the film “The Proposal”, Cas talks Dean into marriage so he doesn’t have to go back to Russia.What I Need Most by MandalaRose (32,297, E) – Canon divergent from the end of s11, where Amara gives Dean what he needs most – an au where he’s married to Cas.Le Nouveau by museaway (23,548, M) – A routine haunting lands Dean in a historic hotel with his brother, a flirtatious Cas look-a-like, and a grouchy Angel of the Lord masquerading as his husband.Slide Away by Castielslostwings (51,383, E) – Actor Dean Winchester and Photographer Castiel’s marriage is on the rocks, but they put together one last PR effort to appear together before the news breaks. Angsty, but such a happy ending.(Dis)Affection by justkeeponwriting (73,663, E) – Contemp au where Dean and Cas are tricked into a date, and decide to fool their friends by pretending they’re now together.Hard Road by AleishaPotter (54,910, E) – Canon verse where Dean and Cas must go undercover on a hunt at a gay resort called “Last Hope”.Bittersweet Heart by whelvenwings (56,781, G) – Dean makes an agreement with the blue-eyed Lord of Death, Hades, to rescue his brother’s soul.A Date for the Holidays by WaywardAF67 (37,639, E) – Castiel hires an escort to accompany him to his family’s holiday gatherings. Podfic also available.Mad at your Dad? by wannaliveindeansdimples (7688, M) – Dean finds an ad on Craigslist and enlists Cas as a platonic date for Thanskgiving to freak out his family.Though The Course May Change by imogenbynight (51,581, E) – Canon divergent from s9, Dean and Cas accidentally end up fake-engaged while working a case.Overused Plot Device by OsirisApollo (40,000, T) – Sam and Cas pretend to be a couple for a case. Dean isn’t happy about it.Plus One by BlueMasquerade (19,309, T) – Cas’ roommate and best friend Dean agrees to be his plus one to his cousin’s wedding. Head Over Feet by jemariel (9439, E) – Cas advertises on Craigslist for a wedding date. another recovering heart by superhoney (46,146, E) – Cas tries online dating after a bad breakup, but after the first date with Dean, he wants more.White Lies & Winter Blues by PaperAnn (37,694, E) – A/B/O where Alpha Cas saves omega Dean from a car wreck, and a misunderstanding leads to Cas being “his alpha” afterwards.Plus One by ceeainthereforthat (90,872, E) – Castiel hires someone to be his date for three weddings – Dean. Ready to Fall by lemonsorbae (25,272, M) – Dean invites his friend Cas home for the summer, but his entire family assumes they’re dating. College au. The Destiel Project by Pigzxo (213,569, M) – Rock star Dean, actor Cas slow burn.Russian to the Altar by Malmuses (144,258, E, BDSM) – Baker Dean Winchester agrees to marry his friend’s brother, Russian Dom Erotic novelist Castiel (yes you read all that correctly), to prevent him from being persecuted back home. Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen The post Track 5: Fake Relationship appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.

Welcome to episode four of the Mixtape Bookclub Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you! In this episode, we welcome a special guest, jscribbles, to discuss all things spooky to celebrate Halloween. We review three fics: Taker of Souls by Jscribbles, Bring Up the Deep by deathbanjo, and From Sea to Shining Sea by MsCaptainWinchester. A warning: Adult themes are mentioned in this podcast. Our guest: jscribbles You can find jscribbles’ fanfiction on ao3 here, where she shares a range of stories. Featured fics Bring Up the Deep by deathbanjoPublished 2016, 22k words, rated E.With art by PurgatoryJar They went back and forth on whether or not to make the drive until Sam found an article in the town’s local paper dated a week earlier about a lobster fisherman who swore a monster sank his boat. From Sea to Shining Sea by MsCaptainWinchesterPublished 2018, 43k words, rated E.With art by cryptomoon Dean and Castiel are only a few short months of college from reuniting after five long years on opposite coasts. It doesn’t seem like long, but then a virus breaks out close to Dean, and suddenly all their plans are ruined. Now there are new plans. Dean is going to do everything he can to cross the country, picking up strays and a reputation for violence along the way. Cas is building a new colony of survivors, determined to stay still long enough for Dean to find him. But without contact, neither knows if they will ever see the other again. Can Dean survive his cross-country road trip through zombie nation? And if he does, will Castiel still be there to meet him? Taker of Souls by jscribblesPublished 2018, 128k words, rated E, violence & non-conWith art by Jdragon122 The angels have fallen. Castiel is human, Sam is recovering from the trials, and Dean doesn’t want to expose them to the world as it’s crumbling outside the bunker doors. To pass time in their solitude, Dean discovers a hidden room in the bunker full of dangerous magical artifacts and accidentally exposes his friends and family to an ancient horror. If Castiel thought adjusting to humanity was already a terror in itself, he experiences a world of pain when the ancient spirit Dean released chooses him as a vessel to fulfill its evil prophecy. Castiel begins to change as voices call out to him in the night and take the form of the one righteous man he desires, temptation drawing him to complete a ritual that will allow one of Hell’s most feared ancient entities to occupy his vessel. Before Sam, Dean, Kevin and Crowley know what is happening, they are thrown into a lockdown, unable to escape the bunker as the cruel, twisted monster inside of Castiel prowls the hallways, hunting them, thirsty for their blood, hungry for their souls. Horror in SPN Variety: Supernatural at 200 – interview we quoted Eric Kripke on SPN’s horror rootsThe Collider: The 23 Scariest ‘Supernatural’ Episodes – do you agree? Other Spooky stories we recommend: (please read the tags) The Inexhaustable Silence of Houses by Askance (31,820, T) – MCD. Cas suffers psychological trauma after falling, and after his relationship with Dean takes an unexpected turn. Beautiful but terrifying.Every Part of the Animal by Askance and komodobits (47,273, M) – MCD. After the trials, a hunt goes wrong. It’s something else, something older, something violent, and it knows they’re here.A Complete Kingdom by komodobits (85,404, E) – violence, MCD. A case at a cottage by the sea takes a few dark, disturbing turns.Dean Winchester is Not Afraid of Ghosts by Desirae (48,117, E) – Photographer Dean Winchester meets ghost hunter Castiel. Much lighter!Hocus Pocus by tricia_16 (35,000, T) – 16-year-old Dean Winchester was born in raised in Texas, so moving to Salem, Massachusetts the week before Halloween is a bit of a shock to the system, to say the least.Giant, Anguish, Danger by MalMuses (73,426, E) – After expelling Gadreel, Dean leads a broken TFW on a case in the frozen north. Will they bond, or be torn apart? The hunters become hunted. Horror movie inspired.Autumn Hollow by shotgunsinlace (98,374, E) – Author C Novak moves to an island to get away from his old life. Creepy things happen there.Family Business by EvilNobara and pbMolecules (159,531, E) – Cas and Gabriel inherit an old house and renovate it with the help of the Winchester brothers, but ghosts get in the way.Architecture of the Minotaurs Heart by Deathbanjo (44,927, E) – Canon verse psychological horror Roots by Anythingtoasted (38,686, E) – Canon verse, but something’s in the woods. Body horror, gore.Come on in by TheReluctantShipper (33,972, E) – College au with vampires.The Sprit of Lawrence High by violue (70844, E) – high school au with ghost Dean.A Lonely Vigil by saltnhalo (34,532, M) – MCD. The ghost of Civil War soldier Castiel haunts a cemetery.The Ghosts of Blackthorne Hall by linoresearch (94,647, E) – Historical gothic horror, based on Jane EyreNest by emmbrancsxxo (35,831, E) – season 15 divergence after purgatory 2.0, psychological horror.The Ghosts We Know by Dangerousnotbroken (55,531, E) – au with nightmares and psychological horror.A Place Where Nothing Moves by imogenbynight (49,085, E) – violence. Au in a fishing village in Maine with supernatural elements.Never Again I’ll Go Sailing by mansikka (85,000, E) – Canon case fic with ghosts and relationship angst.Love Bites by MalMuses (34,193, E) – Cas’ cat drags an injured bat into his apartment (spoiler, it’s Dean and he’s a vampire).A Samhain Night’s Dream by EllenofOz (13,025, E) – Dean and Cas get away for a few days, but a case finds them when trick-or-treaters go missing. Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen The post Track 4: Horror appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.

Welcome to episode three of the Mixtape Bookclub Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? […] The post Track 3: Omegaverse appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.

Welcome to episode two of the Mixtape Bookclub Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? […] The post Track 2: Mutual Pining appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.

Welcome to Episode One of the Mixtape Bookclub Podcast! Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Cas, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? […] The post Track 1: Canonverse appeared first on Mixtape Bookclub.