In this episode, Sandra and Kasey are joined by Masoena, a prolific creator and passionate cheerleader in the Supernatural fandom. Known on Tumblr and AO3, she first made her mark with a Supernatural fanfic back in 2018, but it wasn't until 2023 that her writing truly flourished. Since then, she's embraced the world of fanfiction, participating in various bangs as both a writer and artist, and taking on the role of challenge mod. 

Join us for a deep dive into her experiences, as we discuss the complexities of writing about the beloved Winchester brothers, Sam and Dean, and the joy of J2 and multishipping. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about fan fiction and the vibrant SPN community!

Find Masoena on tumblr and AO3.

Find details on the SamWinJarPad Reverse Bang here.  

Mas’ Sam Winchester and the Grinch fic can be read here. 

Bang event summary from Midnight Silver can be found here.

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We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.

Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.

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Chapter Timestamps

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:19 - Recording on Jared’s Bday

00:02:40 - When did Mas get into Supernatural?

00:05:17 - Seeing the boys film on location

00:09:18 - It’s the moose for Mas

00:14:50 - Why did Mas take a break from watching SPN?

00:17:48 - Longevity of a show lessens quality

00:19:52 - Finding fandom and fanfiction

00:26:54 - IdlingCon is still in the infancy stage

00:28:59 - But, also, whales - tangent

00:30:25 - Fanfiction and writing journey

00:38:25 - What does Mas muse about?

00:39:55 - Mas, the multishipper

00:42:33 - Think kink

00:44:45 - The malleability of ships

00:46:18 - J2 personas spark RPF for Mas

00:52:16 - Take on tropes

00:54:37 - Rare pair realizations

01:00:01 - The writing sweet spot

01:01:34 - Plot or improv?

01:04:19 - Here for the happy endings

01:05:14 - When to collab and when to hoard

01:06:45 - The decision to mod a writing challenge

01:12:35 - Fostering creative connection

01:17:43 - Juggling responsibility and fandom

01:20:04 - Kasey’s questions

01:23:32 - Final thoughts from Mas

01:27:38 - Outro