For what it's worth, the stories you put out -are- perfectly readable on their own, with no knowledge of the original works whatsoever. Hell, when I first started reading, I didn't know most of those originals even -existed-.

My library of entirely useless fandom knowledge has grown considerably over the past couple-three years, and re-reading does highlight some nuances - but they're not generally overpowering, so much as little bonuses. Finally, fully understanding a joke, for example. I'd cite examples, but it's after 3 AM and my brain is kinda operating on autopilot at the moment.