Sandra and Kasey are thrilled to welcome back MJ, also known as IncogNinja and ThoughtsLikeAMinefield, a beloved author in the Supernatural fandom, known for her emotionally raw fanfiction. In this episode, they dive deep into MJ's Soldier Boy/OFC fanfic, “You Will Hollow Out My Heart And I Will Haunt Your Bed,” exploring complex characters far removed from the usual Dean Winchester and Sam Winchester narratives. With decades of experience in fandom, MJ shares her insights on the evolution of fan communities and storytelling through fanfiction. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion about tackling difficult themes and the power of fanfic in shaping the Supernatural fan experience.

You can find MJ on tumblr and the fic “You Will Hollow Out My Heart And I Will Haunt Your Bed” on AO3.

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Chapter Timestamps

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:57 - The wealth of discussions with MJ

00:10:27 - Representing female maturity in fanfic

00:25:22 - Maturing in fandom

00:40:15 - The challenge of writing Soldier Boy

00:53:43 - The fact versus fiction of toxic relationships

01:22:03 - MJs Reader Insert journey

01:29:29 - Older female character that resonated with readers

01:39:13 - Any WIPs on MJs plate

01:45:30 - Final thoughts

01:49:18 - Outro