Now complete on Ao3 :)

this is either going to be a banger or it’s going to flop hard. we’ll find out together. #hollanovfic coming soon: A Tale of Bygone Years

this is either going to be a banger or it’s going to flop hard. we’ll find out together. #hollanovfic coming soon: A Tale of Bygone Years

I’m less than 150,000 words away from hitting 2mill total on Ao3. When the fuck did that happen?

You know it’s a good day when Orchid gets to do insane research for a fic. Do I *need* to re-read the Primary Chronicle to write a heated rivalry AU? Probably not, but I am. Injecting my personal brand of crazy into a new fandom. Let’s fucking go 😂

ICYMI: chapters 3 & 4 went up last night :)

Chapter Three!! And four!! #hollanovfic archiveofourown.org/works/773467...

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THE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR

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Someone bound my fic Omakase and sent me a copy. I got a message about it on tumblr and I didn’t really believe it but I sent a safe address anyway. Because why not? And it showed up in my mailbox today. And it’s so lovely. I’m straight up happy sobbing. I’ve never gotten one before 🥹

Make a Bond Movie Casual From Ronks (PA) With Love

fuck, I wrote an actors AU in 2023, I DONT need to write another one…

Mamushka | OrchidScript Ilya Rozanov was not foremost in Yuna Hollander’s affections, at first. But, he has come around. aka how, after 26 years, Yuna found herself with two boys to take care. #hollanovfic archiveofourown.org/works/773467...

Did you already let your favorite author know how much you love their work? No time like present! #CommentSunday

Chapter 2 is up and available for your consideration :) archiveofourown.org/works/773467...

Chapter 2 is up and available for your consideration :) archiveofourown.org/works/773467...

morning reblog very because I’m obnoxious.

Mamushka | OrchidScript Ilya Rozanov was not foremost in Yuna Hollander’s affections, at first. But, he has come around. aka how, after 26 years, Yuna found herself with two boys to take care. #hollanovfic archiveofourown.org/works/773467...

Today sucked. Have some #hollanov fic as a treat (first chapter will be posted here in a little bit)

People who have posted “# +1” style fics before, I’ve got a question! Post all at once, or divide into chapters? Which works for you?

Some #hrfanfic for WIP Wednesday

Pas de Deux | OrchidScript In which Ilya is a ballet dancer, Shane is a PT, and I make them kiss like Ken dolls at the cottage that is not a cottage. I have no more elegant a description. Enjoy! archiveofourown.org/works/757832...

Sooo, someone made some totally rad art and I’ve read the Primary Chronicle cover to cover, and now we’re here? With another odd historic AU? I could learn how to use some chill… but where would be the fun in that? ;)

🏒💙❤️ #heatedrivalry

Kitty Cone and Brad Lomax were key players in the 1977 sit-ins which pressured the Department of Health and Human Services to establish policies to implement section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act. Listen here: omny.fm/shows/stuff-...

I think my librarian friend is making fun of me (affectionate) 😂

New year, same goal: Support and protect independent bookstores at all costs 🫡

New Year is a time to reflect on all the dogs we’ve met in the past year, and to look forward to all the dogs we’ll meet in the year to come.

I don’t know who needs to know this BUT: alcohol was outlawed under the Bolsheviks in the 1910s, vodka was not allowed to be sold at normal proof again until Stalin came to power in the 1930s. And, if you like Stolichnaya, thank Pepsi for building a factory in the USSR. Your weird facts for today.

Proof of Concept: Hi HR Fandom. I’m Orchid and I write everything by hand. Like a lunatic.

It’s been a long while since I’ve felt so genuinely nervous about putting pen to paper and writing. Years, honestly, and it’s sort of refreshing tbh.

The energy I’m bringing into 2026…

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I spent most of today lounging in bed, thinking up what Ilya and Shane would name restaurants in a chef AU. I have funny answers, and answers designed to make you weep, and it’s very fun. I’m only in fandom to write AUs, regardless of fandom 😂

Should I sign up for a writing challenge, even if I haven’t finished a single narrative in 10 months? Yes or no?

It’s 2026 and they’re getting married!!!! Happy New Year everyone! #rwrb #rwrbart #fpdrawcember #rwrw

I did the math, and realized that I posted (emphasis: posted) 345,675 words this year. I wrote so much in 2024, that feels like such a lowball number, but in fact that’s so many words. I’m trying to remind myself of how big that number really is. Happy New Year’s, all 💜

When reading the forward to a cookbook gives you a horribly mushy fic idea… thank you, Olia 😌

We acknowledge that no one has the bandwidth for this, but if it helps: - It’s ‘voilà,’ not ‘wallah!’ - It’s ‘a lot,’ not ‘alot.’ - It’s ‘further ado,’ not ‘farther adieu.’ - It’s ‘flesh out,’ not ‘flush out.’ - It’s ‘sneak peek,’ not ‘sneak peak.’ No worries if not!!!

cheesin bc they both got💍in their pockets -- ❄️ #rwrb

My “cook it raw” themed fic may have finally found a home in Shane and Ilya… I could cry. I’ve been trying to make this plot line work since I was writing Omakase. Almost 4 years. Break out the cookbooks, pour the tea, and sharpen your knives, y’all! We’ve got haute cuisine to cook!

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Here is another Worth dress for Countess Greffulhe, owner of the famed Lily dress. This one, made in 1904, was for her daughter, Elaine's wedding. Elaine became the Duchess of Gramont, when she married Armand de Gramont. However, in articles about the event, Elaine's wedding

Oh, and one for the RWRB peeps. I’m trying out here, I swear.

It’s not Sunday anymore, and this is more than seven sentences, but I’m enjoying playing around with stuff :)

Last night, my dad and I had just enough krupnik (polish honey liquor) for him to randomly do a loon call. And my fiance — bless him — jumped to the tune of “what the frick?!?!”

someone very well meaning tagged me in one of those “fic year in review” games. Which was lovely and thoughtful and I love a tag game! But now I’m staring at my Ao3 realizing I barely finished any story I posted this year. And am thoroughly embarrassed with myself. So… may 2026 be a better year? 😅