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artificialgrinder · 13 days
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Okay so I've had a think about it.
And YES I KNOW I DIDN'T UPDATE THIS WEEK BUT I WILL THIS WEEK, I PROMISE.
So I tried to think about the last time I went through this writers block, just the time I vented to my friend about it. She asked me, "Well what inspires you to write? Not like lighting candles and all that jazz. When specifically does the creative juices come flowing?" And I was like, "whenever I reread the story from beginning to the current point?" And she said, "well, get reading then."
So yeah I guess I'm going to reread the entire fic. Wish me luck
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glittertrail · 1 year
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🌴 pls 👉👈
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“y aunque no nos quede nada aparte de nuestra discordia, se quedarán con las ganas de acabar con nuestra historia" Thelma & Louise - Travis Birds
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artificialqueens · 1 year
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Sack it! Let's do something we don't talk about often! Let's highlight why we love our *own* writing, because if you can't love yourself, then how the helllllllllll you gone love somebody else?
Talk about whatever you want!
When it comes to my writing, I love how I've come a long way in terms of commitment. I've started many fics but disowned them 'cause I lost interest. But recently, I've been pushing myself to commit. Because as much as I'm writing my stories for myself, I want others to enjoy them too. I wanna write that fic that doesn't exist, that I think people would be interested in!
And another thing I commend myself for is not posting while writing because I'm so bad at continuity (and that's okay). I just know myself that all I do is re-edit until it is perfect.
So yeah! Let's bring an end to the silence for a bit and boost ourselves up because we deserve it!
Great idea bunny!!! XO
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artificialgrinder · 11 months
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Drag or Die: Part Four
After getting Alyssa and co out of their safe space and to the prison, Katya is back in the game. She's got a mission to tend to - avenge Trixie. But Adore just has to cause trouble, doesn't she?
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artificialgrinder · 6 months
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Drag or Die: Part Six
Trixie is alive but just about holding on. Only the company of Katya can keep her fighting for her life. But far from Trixie's location, Katya is with the prison queens, preparing to take the next step in their mission -- venturing out into the big bad world.
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artificialgrinder · 2 months
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Drag or Die: Part Seven
Trixie is safe in the presence of Katya and the army. The two queens try to rekindle their relationship as the weeks pass, whilst Adore and Bianca are trying to figure out how to mend their own. As the queens plan to move on in their recruitment plan, the commander fights to keep the peace. But how can she trust Bianca again?
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artificialgrinder · 9 months
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Drag or Die: Part Five
With one queen kidnapped, the prison work together to break Alaska out of Saint Raphael's Rehabilitation Centre before she meets an untimely fate…That is if Katya and Adore can settle their differences.
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[1] // [2] // [3] // [4] // [5] // [6] // [7] // [8]
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artificialgrinder · 9 months
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Hey, Hi, Hello! I just wanted to pop by here for a bit. So, I don't know if everyone has seen yet, but Adore just came out as transgender so I'll be going back through old chapters of Drag or Die, and in chapters in which she's out of drag and I use he/him pronouns, I will be changing these tonight!
I know she won't ever see this, but I just want to say that I am so proud of her and it's so lovely to see her this happy. She deserves the absolute world.
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artificialgrinder · 11 months
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Drag or Die: Part Three
Trixie is gone, and Katya doesn't know what to do with herself. Especially when she wakes up in an unknown house in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by more queens.
Adore embraces her notoriety more, bringing the start of a new era.
Chapters:
[1] // [2] // [3] // [4] // [5] // [6] // [7] // [8]
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artificialgrinder · 1 year
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Gifs that just give me Drag or Die vibes: Alaska Edition
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artificialgrinder · 1 year
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Gifs that just give me Drag or Die vibes: Trixie Edition
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artificialgrinder · 1 year
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Gifs that just give me Drag or Die vibes: Bianca edition
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artificialgrinder · 11 months
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Based on this comment a fan of Drag or Die wrote 😁
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artificialgrinder · 1 year
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Drag or Die: Part One
In a world where being queer can cost you your life, you either drag...or you die.
When Brian Firkus' secret boyfriend breaks up with him out of the blue, he meets the enigmatic drag queen named Katya Zamolodchikova, and this bitch shows him a world he never thought possible for him.
Meet different groups of queens, just trying to stay out of society's way and survive in the country's many ghost towns. But is there something bigger awaiting for them on the outside world?
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[1] // [2] // [3] // [4] // [5] // [6] // [7] // [8]
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artificialgrinder · 11 months
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This song really captures the end of DODIII chapter 8, particularly when Katya burns the house down. I swear when this song came out, I listened on repeat over and over, just invisioning the scene.
It's practically Katya's theme song in the Drag or Die universe, and I'll always have a special place in my heart for that
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artificialgrinder · 2 years
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DRAG OR DIE: Sneak Peek #2
Book 1 Chapter 2: In which Adore chases down one of the most notorious Drag Queen outlaws, Bob the Drag Queen. For what reason? - To promote her mixtape of course. Oh, Adore...
Adore ran, kicking the dirt behind her, panting, grunting, gasping for air. Sweat dripped down her face under the harsh sun rays, and her makeup would soon be ruined. Bianca was going to read her to filth for it.
There are more important things to worry about right now, bitch, Adore thought to herself as she ran towards the van parked outside the old drug store. But she found herself stopping, hesitating as it began to move. It started to pull away from the store, moving in the opposite direction of her. Her heart clenched. But her feet began to move again.
"Hey!" She roared, louder than she ever had before. 
The van stopped abruptly. 
Adore could have died upon getting closer. This was it. This was her chance to achieve her one and only dream.
She stopped running but continued moving toward the vehicle in spite of her anxiety. 
The passenger door opened, and Adore's eyes were already adjusted on the woman getting out. She had long dark hair and was painted like a queen. This could only be Michelle Visage. The Michelle Visage.
Adore's attention drew to the back door opening next. Inside were a couple of figures who she could barely make out, but out stepped a queen with a long brown weave, practically charging at her. Adore couldn't believe her eyes. This was Bob the Drag Queen. The one from the radio. The one she always wanted to meet. And she was just as fierce as she sounded. 
Adore took a step towards Bob. "Hi! I'm - -"
"Not so close!" Bob snapped, pointing a pistol at her. "Who are you, and why are you chasing after us like a lunatic?"
Adore's hands were at level with her head now, eyes wide as she stood in shock. "Woah, I just wanted to ask a favor. My name's Adore."
"You aren't one of them? Playing the beloved fan so you can kill us later?" Bob raised a brow, the gun still pointing at Adore.
"What? No! I'm one of you, I swear." Adore pleaded.
Bob kept her eyes on Adore carefully. Michelle took the opportunity to step in, putting a hand on Bob’s shoulder.
"Let's just see what she wants and then judge her, shall we?" Michelle proposed.
Bob was silent for a few more seconds before lowering the gun. "Okay, Adore. How may we help you? And make it quick. I got a show to host."
"Oh shit. Okay." Adore's eyes widened with excitement as she remembered her quest. She removed her backpack, placing it on the ground. Bob's eyes were watching her every move. Adore sighed, bending down to open the bag, "Calm down, man. It's not like I got a bomb in here or something. Maybe a gun, but only for my protection."
Adore missed the breath of a laugh from Michelle and pulled a CD from her bag. Standing back up, she handed it to Bob. "I know you probably get this a lot, but I was wondering if you could please play some of these on the show."
Bob looked at the case to see no cover. 'My Songs :)' was written on the disc. "What is it? A ‘favourite songs’ playlist?"
"No. It’s my own music. I recorded some back in the day. There's a song list on the back. I recommend Take me There. Or Dynamite. But whatever you want, man." Adore rambled. She fidgeted with the hands of her flannel that hung around her waist.
Bob's face softened, letting out a laugh. Michelle was now looking over the queen's shoulder to see the CD. "You really chased us down just so we could play your music? Are you crazy, girl?"
Adore felt more at ease when Bob's tone lifted. "I-I've just always wanted to hear my own shit playing on the radio. Not gonna lie; I feel like I'm ready to shit myself right now. I just can't believe this is happening."
Adore was just so full of life, catching Bob's attention again. The queen passed the CD to Michelle as she approached Adore.
"That's funny." Bob laughed, throwing an arm around Adore's shoulders. "You know what? You seem like a good kid. And here I thought you were some crazy-ass hitchhiker."
"Crazy-ass hitchhiker. I love it." Adore spoke, dragging out the last word.
"Well, I hope your stuff is good. 'Cause...if it isn't...and there are complaints from listeners..."
Adore felt the hairs on her neck stand as Bob raised the gun again. She gulped nervously, eyeing the weapon. "O-Okay, I'm sorry in advance if - -"
Bob stood back and cackled, leaving Adore confused. "I'm just fucking with you, girl. Jesus, don’t be so gullible. I'm sure your stuff is good."
Adore could have pissed herself with relief.
Michelle approached the two queens, holding a small package. "I left your CD with the other girls. What did you say your name was, honey?"
"Adore. Adore Delano." Adore smiled sweetly.
"I love it," Michelle noted. She held the package out to Adore, the queens brows crossing in confusion. "Just some things to keep you going. Is it just you?"
"No. There's also Bianca, Dela, Manila, Raja, and Ginger." Adore beamed, graciously taking the package. "Oh! And Bette and Joan. They're my sharks."
Michelle nodded, taking in the statement. "Uh, huh. Well, I hope this is enough for all of you."
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