As you can see, I've updated the default skin. I've never been happy with what's been here, but I know next to nothing about php or css. There are other skins available under the "Site Info" box on the left-hand column.

It's been brought to my attention that the "gothic" skin does not work with IE, so I've switched it back. But I've never been happy with it, so:

Anyone with expertise (or even dabbling ability!) with css and php is welcome to come up with a customization: go to efiction.org for more information on how to do that, and let me know if you want to help.

As always, suggestions as to how to make this site better, recommended links to other forums and communities, and input is welcome.

Art/Ficathon!

First, I'd like to invite you all to Masked Ball, a new art/fanfiction festival in which everyone is invited to submit prompts (stories/art they'd like to see) and then claim the story/art they want to write/draw. You do not have to be on livejournal to participate. You do not have to request anything to claim a prompt; nor are you obligated to create anything if you do make a request. This is all-canon, and non-themed--basically, anything goes!

The post for making requests, and other rules, is here.The deadline for making requests is November 15th. Claiming starts on November 16th. Join or bookmark the community itself for further updates, and feel free to ask questions.

Leroux Plushie!

Ever wanted a squishy Leroux Erik for your very own? BleedingHeartConservative and Biskuits have a sketch of what such a creature might look like. They're soliciting suggestions and interest, with the intent of having this guy made professionally. Let them know what you think. If you don't have a DevArt account, you can leave word at BleedingHeartConservative's FFN page .