So...is anyone else as confused as I am?

Come in here and share your thoughts on the Season Three Finale.

 

Mine will be in the comments.

 

 

And most likely filled with spoilers....

3 years ago, my daughter was in the hospital with crazy stomach issues. I went to the bookstore, looking for a book to help keep her occupied. I headed straight to the YA section, looking for the sequel to a book she had previously read and enjoyed. I searched the counters high and low but could not find it. I stood in the store for almost 40-freaking minutes trying to find something else for her. Finally, the store was getting ready to close and I needed to head back to the hospital. I had looked at this 'Twilight' book several times. It was decent sized, sounded halfway interesting, and figured I could read it when she was done.

Went back to the hospital and my girl was still pretty out of it from all the pain meds she was on after her surgery. I settled in to read.

And could. NOT. STOP.

The nurses came in and out all night to check on things and they found me wide awake and still reading each time.

I was worried something was wrong with me. Like I said, I couldn't stop reading. My heart was fluttering, I was blushing, and the feeling in my stomach as certain parts of the story were similar to those I got during my first kiss, or when you first start crushing on the cute boy in class. Weird, yeah?

I finally fell asleep on the uncomfortable fold out bed in the room, but as soon as the docs started making their rounds in the morning, I was back at it. I told my daughter how wonderful the book was, and how much she was going to love it. I even offered to let her start it but she declined. I devoured it...but still did not understand what the pull was that it had over me. Why did I keep going back and re-reading certain passages and dialogue? Why did I steal a highlighter from the nurse's station and highlight said passages and dialogue? Why was I breathless and stuttering when I tried to tell my best friend about it?

At one point when my daughter was asleep I went to the lounge to use their computer, and found Stephenie's website and learned that there were two more books out there. I thought the wait til payday was going to kill me, but when it finally came I went straight to Borders when they opened and bought the other two. Stephenie had also sold the movie rights to Twilight, but at that time MTV had the rights and were working on a script.

And that was the start of my Twilight obsession. It was late October '07 when I finally found fanfiction, and January '08 when I found my true love, Robert T. Pattinson. I never would have thought 3 years ago that Twilight would have such an impact on my life. From the book itself that I've had to replace twice because it was so raggedy and falling apart to the friends and bonds I've made in the community, I just have to say THANKS to Stephenie and HAPPY TWI-NIVERSARY!!!!!

Now, let's hear your stories!

 

I've seen the Mortal Instruments discussed in numerous campfires here in the Forest, so I thought some of you may be interested in knowing that thankthatstar and I have just opened a new TMI fanfiction com over on LJ called tmi_fic! The purpose of the site is to encourage more TMI fans to get involved with writing and reading in the fandom.  There'll be a weekly rec post along with a monthly drabble challenge, and, of course, writers can post links to their fic any time they like.

It would pretty awesome if some Twific writers were willing to try their hand at writing in this fandom (and I think they'd find rather adoring readers), so we're offering an opportunity for you to get your feet wet. In the very near future tmi_fic is going to be starting a fic exchange, where you can sign up to participate in writing a prompted one-shot for a fellow writer. Fic exchanges are fun and challenging and have a rep of turning out some pretty amazing stories.

So head over to the site and join up so that you can stay in the loop. We'd love to see you over there!

http://community.livejournal.com/tmi_fic/

post approved by grown.ass.woman

ETA - While I'm here, I guess I should go ahead and ask...tmi fanfic recs anyone???

Hi ladies (and gents)

I'm trying to find a fic but can't remember the name and I figured if anyone would know from my rubbish description one of you guys would.

Ok so It's A/H Bella is the daughter of a rich politician or businessman can't remember. Anyway Bella is in Italy and gets kidnapped by Edward (I think James and Jacob are his accomplices) and after much bickering and sexual tension they end up falling in love..

Obviously there is more to it but that's the bare bones. Does it ring a bell with anyone??????

So, inspired by m81170's post about pennames, I was wondering...are there any story titles that you love, find awesome, get pulled in by?

My answer is inside...

 Love this - I hope you do too. (It's been okayed by a ranger)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends
>>>> of a pole which she carried across her neck.
>>>> One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect
>>>> and always delivered a full portion of water.
>>>>
>>>> At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the
>>>> cracked pot arrived only half full.
>>>>
>>>> For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing
>>>> home only one and a half pots of water.
>>>>
>>>> Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments.
>>>> But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and
>>>> miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to
>>>> do.
>>>>
>>>> After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke
>>>> to the woman one day by the stream.
>>>>
>>>> 'I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water
>>>> to leak out all the way back to your house.'
>>>>
>>>> The old woman smiled, 'Did you notice that there are flowers on
>>>> your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?'
>>>> 'That's because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted
>>>> flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk
>>>> back, you water them.'
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to
>>>> decorate the table.
>>>>
>>>> Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this
>>>> beauty to grace the house.'
>>>>
>>>> Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it's the cracks and flaws
>>>> we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and
>>>> rewarding.
>>>> You've just got to take each person for what they are and look for
>>>> the good in them.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> SO, to all of my cracked pot friends, have a great day and remember
>>>> to smell the flowers on your side of the path!

 

 

And now, to leave a beautiful pic (which doesn't really have anything to do with the post, but thought it'd be nice.)

So a little while ago there was a Robert porn collection sharing of sorts.  It was fun, I found some new pics, talked to some lurkers (you know who you are ;D), and got to squeal withouth being looked at like a loon :D

Well a little ways down you'll see grown.ass.woman stating the rules that keep our neck of the woods happy ^^ And one of said rules is, BE MORE INTERACTIVE!  Make campfires that other's can join.

So SHOW YOUR TWILIGHT PIC COLLECTION (or porn, however you like to call it ;D)  Is it the rugged delicious Robert, crazy goofy Kellan, stoic and lovable Jackson, mature Peter?  Hey, maybe you like some of the Twigirls ;D Whatever collection you got and want to boast about do it here!  Maybe you'll find a fellow stalker or some new pics :) 

Just have fun with it!

**Mine's in the comments!

I hate my penname with the fiery, burning passion of 1,000 suns. It's boring and stupid and there's too many numbers.

I would love to hear about your penname. How you came up with it and why. Was this a penname you had before you got into Twilight? Is it Twilight related? Do you use it in other fandoms? Does it reveal a secret part of your soul?

My absolute favorite penname is "The Hat Does Nothing." Do you have one?

 

I'm going insane looking for a story- I'm so sorry if I'm not posting this right. It's about Bella- who owns a bakery? Alice helps her out, and Alice will write a quote of the day that's funny and witty Bella will bake something to match up with it. Edward comes in, snags a book from the shelf, and it's all HEA. Does anyone remember? Like I said- so sorry if I'm in the wrong place. :(

I feel like Agnes in Despicable Me (If you've not seen it - get your ass out to a theater now - omg &hearts)

I've been in this fandom for going on 2 years...and I've met some lovely women (and Dennis who is fab and amazing and I want to give him knuckles)

As I joked on twitter tonight - I came to purge my disappointment in BD, I stayed for the friends.

I've made so many lovely friends, and found out so many amazing things about myself in the process.  Who would have thunk 4 books would bring me people that I will carry with me forever, and that is just the start....

So tell me Campers...you've gotten enjoyment out of this fandom, but I am willing to bet you have learned something about yourself too. Let's hear it - what makes you get all happy like Agnes does over big stuffed Unicorns?  What makes you so fluffy you want to die????

Okay, so I totally imagine different Rob pics to go along with my fanfiction Edwards.

I've actually started a few campfires requesting a fic based on a picture reference (don't know if anyone remembers this, I got a lot of good responses!)

Anyway...here are my top stories with my Edwards that go along with them.

PLEASE SHOW ME YOURS!

 

1. The Submissive/Dominant/Training:

 

2. Sanctuary

 

3. Master of the Universe

4. The Misapprehenision of Bella Swan

5. Teenage Angst Brigade

6. Wide Awake

7. The Office

8. Tropic of Virgo

9. For The Summer

10. Art After Five/Counterpoint and Age of Consent

 

 

Tell us what you're reading right now....

~what you love

~what's your DROP EVERYTHING AND READ fic

 

Some of the better known fics have completed recently...and that's great!  But it's leaving a hole is the OMG I HAVE TO READ THIS category...

TELL ME WHAT NEW FIC IS OWNING YOU AT THE MOMENT!!

 

I tore myself away from the computer this morning to take

The Midget to her first soccer practice.

 

We had an unexpected visitor that totally

brought me some happeh and I wanted to share it with you.

 

     ***Post Approved by GWA*** 

(Please excuse some of the pixelation and blur.  New point and shoot camera first time out.)    

 

Okay, you guys.

I would love to know:

 

When was the last time you had some unexpected happeh?

 

 

 

 

 

It is unfortunately that time of year again where we remember the events that took place nine years ago on September 11, 2001. I'll never be able to express how much I look up to the heroes of that day, those who lived and those who who gave their lives to save others. Today I'd like to read some fan fiction that has our favorite characters in uniform. Police Officers, Firefighters, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, etc, please rec me your favorite Edward and Bella in uniform stories.

I know lots of people like reading stories that are complete. I'm the opposite. I prefer stories that are in progress. I'm the weirdo that likes cliffhangers and having to wait for the next chapter. I get more invested in stories that way.

I want to know what stories you desperately await updates for. What stories make you gasp when you realize there's a new chapter waiting? What do you covertly read when you should be working? What updates are more important than getting somewhere on time? Give me your faves.

Mine will be in the comments. (P.S. Even if they haven't updated in awhile, still share. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.)

For your time:

For my time:

I'm looking for some real Edward Cullen is a Hot Sex God type fic. After a very emotional day [Not just ADF - I got some stupid "bad" news today] and FF is banned here - I need some Sparkling, Bronze Haired, Smirking EC luvin'!

My criteria - EC must bring the AWESOME. Bella must bring the HILARIOUS or alternatively the Cool or atleast the NONWHINY!

Also - please let it be only Twilighted or ADF...

Also - please make it something completely engrossing - I need to get my mind off of life!

FYT: [or the time of your life, I should say...]

 

Also - if you wanna share some pictures of RPattz - that's cool.

... to our Regularly Scheduled Programming!

It's 5pm Eastern Standard Time and FFFA is officially over!

It's was fun, wasn't it?

Though...things did get a teensy bit heated so let me remind you of the RULES.

1. You must get permission to post off-topic campfires.  Off-topic meaning anything that isn't related to Twilight, the actors, the books, movies, etc; True Blood or other Vampy things, Happry Potter, or Buffy.  We love thiss tuff.  We love other stuff too....just PAGE A RANGER FIRST.  THANKS.

2. Make your campfires INTERACTIVE.  Share with the group, people.

3. BE NICE.  Look... we will not tolerate PERSONAL ATTACKS of any kind.  CONSIDER THIS THE GROUP WARNING.  If you're insulting to anyone here in the Forest, YOU WILL BE BANNED.

Also... see the RULES at the RANGER STATION.  If you have any issues or questions, send one of us a PM and we will gladly discuss any of this with you.

The Forest is meant to be a FUN & FRIENDLY place....and we need you to help us out with that. 

I'm gonna be patrolling the Forest all night...if there's an issue, lemme know.  I'm trying really hard not be cranky but those of you know me know I've been without my two favorite things for two days and it's making me cranky.

BE NICE CAMPERS.

and have fun xoxo

I need help with a FFic. I read over the first chapter briefly and can't remember what it's called. Bella works in a restaruant and Edward picks her up (I think). They enter some sort of marriage contract. Esme is sick and dying and they only give her a few months to live. I know it's not the Blessing and the Curse. Can someone please help?

by: EBalways

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5956114/18/

 

Hey there Hostage readers! There was an early update today, and it is the much anticpated "profiler" chapter!

Come on in and join the discussion about Edward, Bella, and the taker.

As you all may know, I have a bit of a thing for this young man>>>

What you may not know is that besides being HOT, HOT, HOT! He is also a really brilliant musician and is a member of a band called 

100 Monkeys here is a small sample of their brilliance 

here is one from a concert where Jackson made it up as he went along"Joygasm" yes, thats right, "Joygasm".