The 19th of July 2008 is The International Day Of Femslash. On this day the online femslash community is going to proclaim themselves as more than just a distant cousin to the het and slash king and queens of fandom.

Whether you're a seasoned writer, video maker, or artist or a newcomer to the world of fanfiction femslash, then this is the day to stand up and be counted. Throughout the online world communities, forums, archives etc are giving people the chance to put femslash well and truly on the map.

Listed below are a variety of sites that are supporting the International Day Of Femslash through various events.

Femslash sites:

International Day Of Femslash (main site)
Fanfiction Archive - new fantiction archive that would love to have femslash stories submitted. First time authors are encouraged to post their works here where they'll be put in a list to hopefully receive extra reviews
Answer Me Challenge - The idea of this challenge is for you to answer the questions posed in a story, video, graphic or poem. All answers to be posted on 19th July to coincide with the International Day of Femslash. (CSI)
Cliche Challenge 2008 - To take part in the challenge you simply have to choose a cliché from the list below and sign up with your pairing of choice. There is no closing date for sign-ups but you should post your stories, videos or graphics on the closing date: Saturday 19th July, which just happens to coincide with IDF.
Cross My Heart Ficathon - Welcomes any kind of celebration of femslash (not just fiction)
Passion And Perfection - Huge list of many fandoms - also listed separately here on indivual pages

These are just a few of what's available, the main International Day Of Femslash also provides links to forums, communities, groups and websites that are taking part. If you have a site that is promoting this event feel free to let me know and I'll add it for you.

Some great femslash stories.

In no particular order - and don't forget if you read and enjoy these - let the writers know

Exposure - Uber Xena/Gabrielle - there is a review of this on the uber Xena Reviews Page

Temporary Girlfriend - Women's Murder Club - Lindsay/Cindy

Children Of The Earth - Buffy the Vampire Slayer - BUffy/Willow

Trial By Fire - Nikki & Nora - Nikki/Nora

Just Between - Star Trek Voyager - Janeway/Seven - there is a short review of this on the Star Trek Reviews Page

More to be added - if you have a favouriite you would like to review or recommend please visit the fanfic reviews group

Femslash books and movies:
Books by authors that started out writing fanfiction. TV shows where the subtext can often be more than the main text, along with movies, posters and other collectables