(I can never name theses things...)

Okay, so I just got done watching this Mandy Moore movie - she was the President's daughter - and it was okay...but it got me thinking *Bwhaha*

In the movie her dad told this body guard to "be her friend."  Well of course they ended up falling in love and doing it between the sleeping bag, then she found out, got pissed/sad, and drama ensued!  

Are there any FanFics like that?  Any Fics where Renee tells Edward to date Bella only to have it all blow up in the end?  Anything along those lines really :)

HEA FanFics would be nice *wink wink*

And for all your help, my favorite Robert picture (It's even part of my laptop background ^^):

has this been posted yet? i don't think so...

anyway - 

Breaking Dawn Casting Announcement: Meet Benjamin
Posted by Twilight_News - 31/08/10 at 03:08 pm
ET got the scoop at their post Emmy Awards party. Rami Malek (no doubt his IMDB ranking is going through the roof as we speak) will be playing Benjamin. He is probably best known for his roles in 24, The Pacific, and Night at the Museum.

Benjamin, who is mated with Tia, was created by Amun knowing that the boy would be special. Amun has since been trying to turn Benjamin’s ability to manipulate earth, air, fire, and water into a weapon, but Benjamin is very independent and won’t be used. He bonds quickly with many of the covens and nomads gathered at the Cullen’s house and declares that he will stand with them if the Volturi attack. They are all members of the Egyptian coven.

SOURCE

whatcha think? i think..eh. not bad. 

So, I've officially started a new chapter in my life: university. I had two classes this morning, it's easy as pie thus far. I'm not talking to many people (lol) besides my two best friend's that are living with me and my other roommate, a 27-year-old named Matt.

Now, Matt's an interesting guy. He loves True Blood. He's like, "I don't know why I like it, but I'm so addicted. Vampires, werewolves... Not my thing. But True Blood is my guilty pleasure."

Uh, unexpected much?

My dad, a 53-year-old farmer watches the Twilight movies every time they come on the TV. Like, if you ever saw my dad, you'd a) run away 'cause he scowls so much and b) never suspect his obsession with Twilight.

Do you find Twilight/vamps&wolves in unexpected places/people?

I don't know about you but I am in love with this show called Mad Men.  Every week I tune in and watch strictly for the fashion porn.  The styling of this show is fabulous as is the writing.  Plus it has 3 very strong and dynamic female characters.  Joan is my favourite.  I love everything she wears and I think that their costume designer does an awesome job dressing her.  I love that she's got a real figure and she's not ashamed to flaunt it.

To make this post interactive, tell me what you love about this show, what outfits have caught your eye.  Or if you don't watch the show, tell me of another tv series that has great fashion porn (*cough* Sex & the City *cough*).

This post was approved by the super-fabulous grown.ass.woman.

jandco & I were having a discussion...and we'd like your thoughts...

Most of us (all?) read a lot of fanfic…and many of us write it. And it’s pretty safe to say that AH is our preferred drug of choice.

There are sooo many AH stories and plot lines out there. There are the old trends of 3 girl roomies meet 3 boy roomies and it’s all love at first site except for when Bella and Edward have some sort of epic miscommunication and the gang has to work together to bring E&B back together. (we all love this one).

There are the HS fics with shy Bella and douchey popular Edward and usually a slutty Tanya or Lauren trying to mess things up.

There’s a plethora of BDSM stories, usually with Domward who takes Bella’s virginity and turns her into the perfect sub…or not. He spanks her and ties her up and she loves it and we (mostly) love it.

There’s Tattward, Douchward, Dadward, Geekward, Slutward, Pimpward, Shyward, Nerdward, Youngward, Wheelchairward, Richward, Creepward, Doctorward, Pianoward, Artistward, Officeward, Actorward.

We have Momella, Hookerella, Cougarella, Shyella, Clumsella, Damsel-in-distressella, etc, etc, etc…

You get the idea.

So here’s the thing. There are so many stories out there that use the names “Edward” and “Bella”… but that’s the only thing that ties these stories to Twilight. Not all stories take place in Forks. Not all stories fit the same mold or can be called “canon”. It’s like we’ve gone so far past “canon”…that original Edward isn’t even recognizable anymore.

But Doucheward is.

It seems that the fandom bubble has created its own version of canon: fanon. These are not Twilight characters, they are characters from other fics now.

Suppose you picked up a reworked fanfiction that has been published. You could pick out the douche-player right away as the “Edward” character…though he possesses no canon traits. Only Fanon traits.

So here’s my question—
If you were to go into a bookstore, and pick up a book about a boy who meets a girl, they like each other, have a huge misunderstanding, but ultimately get back together and have their HEA… would you think hmmm Edward & Bella? Even if they’re human and their names were Jimmy & Lisa?

Where have the lines between Canon and Fanon been crossed?

edit:  there's a really great discussion going on inside.  I have another question for you there too!!
 

Good Morning Campers!

I have something FABULOUS to share with you this fine Monday.......Tuesday...... morning. AND a question. What's the nicest thing someone in this fandom has done for you??? I am ESPECIALLY interested in wonderful things that people you barely know have done for you. WHY you may ask? Well, I'll tell you.

MuffNButter, who also has a FFn account called Lemon Muffins wrote this little one shot about Vegan Bella and Naked Edward. AND, for some reason, I just couldn't get it out of my head. SO, I messaged her, and BEGGED that she continue it. I am not proud of my behavior, but I couldn't help myself.

Now, Ms. Butter writes several WIP's, on her 2 (count 'em) profiles, so she couldn't very well take on another, BUT, she sent me a PM telling me what WOULD have happened if she had.

OMG, it was sooooo awesome, that I wanted to share it with all of you, and lucky for you guys, the lovely Ms. Butter agreed:)

(Story in the comments, since it's a little lengthy!)
 

I love Kristen Stewart. Love love love. I look forward to hanging out with you guys every Tuesday and sharing pictures, getting to know each other, etc. I'm sorry I wasn't around last week, but that's why this week is extra special!

Guys, it's a KStew legs picspam!!!!!

Okay, so sometimes her legs fail her, and she falls, but she always gets right back up SO QUICKLY. It's freaky, really. She's adorable.

So yes, we've established that she's adorable. Also, she has the longest legs. Aw, Eddie. He's adorable, too.

Okay, she looks really young in those gifs and I feel CREEPY right now.

Moving right along...

God, her legs here. And her face. And aw, hi Rob, isn't your future gf the cutest?

OKAY I'LL STOP. Come play! Share pretty things! LOOK AT HOW HER LEGS ARE LONGER THAN TOMSTU'S EVEN THOUGH HE'S WAY TALLER THAN HER!

More pics inside.

Today's Fic List is brought to you by the Letter B (for Bella and Boy) and the Number 30 (because this will be our thirtieth list)!

It is a time-honored device, wherein The Heroine impersonates a male in order to gain an "in" with an organization or with The Hero himself.  Pretending to be a boy is something even Bella Swan is not averse to doing in order to make things happen in her life.

Have you ever wanted to see her do this?  Have you read a fic where she does?  Bring it here to this campfire and share it!

This list and all past lists are linked at the MASTER FIC LIST for your future perusal. All of these lists are works in progress, so if you haven't read a story like this today but do in the future, you can certainly find this list and add to it.  Punching the heart at the top of this original post will make it easier for you. ;-)

So where is Bella pretending to be a boy...?  I don't know but I bet some of YOU do!  Please share your recs!

Thank you for helping our ever-growing list of fic recommendations in the Forest!

THE GATES

Does anyone watch this show? 

Sunday Nights 10/9c ABC

A friend of mine suggested I watch it... and now I'm hooked. There's just the right amount of sexy-supernatural-mystrey-silly-romance-action to really make this a fun show to watch. Not many people have heard of it though, and I was wondering if there was anyone here that had taken an interest like I have.

I was also wondering if there were any shows/movies/books that you consider watching NOW because of your love for all things Twilight. Did Stephenie Meyer introduce you into the world of supernatural?

I realize Twilight is nothing like Interview With a Vampire, but there are books (i.e. Sookie Stackhouse series, Black Dagger Brotherhood series, etc.) that I probably wouldn't have read since I didn't have an interest in vampires until I was introduced to a Mr. Edward Cullen. 

If this is not allowed go ahead and delete. 

I don't THINK I need ranger approval, since Rob is in this, but if I do, please let me know.....

WTF? Did anyone understand this movie??? Don't get me wrong, Rob was ridic hot, and creepy hot too for bonus points...

def. worth watching, I would have watched ages ago had I known he'd be shaving that jaw with a straight razor, and biting the hand, and oh the fingers, and the smoking....

And, I know I'm a total weirdo, but I LIKED the ending..... I just didn't get it.

Anyone else? Did any of you read the book? Understand the movie better than I did? Agree that it makes no sense but is completely drool-worthy?? Do tell:)

Where's my Imperfectly Perfect update?

I am spoiled.  I like good writing.  I like snark.  I like UST and the resolution thereof.  This fic has it all, and to top it off, it offers daily updates - until today!  I know I am being a bratty, selfish kid, but I am so hooked. . . I guess I have to begrudgingly accept that authors have other things to do, but there are some fics, like Imperfectly Perfect, when not updated send me into a selfish tizzy!

Which fic udpates, when not delivered, turn you into a spoiled brat?

Any fics that you are just used to not getting updated regularly?  I know Elemental doesn't update frequently, but gosh (no offense to anyone, sorry) damn, if every update isn't worth the wait.  I love that fic!

I just finished reading The Harder They Fall by Ironic Twist and realized that one of my favorite story plots is the fake relationship.  You know, Bella and Edward have to "pretend" they are girlfriend/boyfriend because of their jobs, witness protection, a bet, family issues, etc.  One of my absolute favorite fics ever is Faking It by spanglemaker9. I think it is a must read! What other good faker fics can I read?  I've read and enjoyed --

Hiding in Plain Sight

Decoy

The Blessing and the Curse

The Screamers

Contractually Bound

are there any others?  For your time...

I'm posting a little earlier than usual today since I've got a lot going on and I don't want to forget! I figure this way the European campers can have a little head start to the thread this time :) -kalejay

Do you write fan fiction? Give your readers a treat before your next update and post excerpts from your UPCOMING chapters here!

Got ARTWORK to spice it up? Post it!

Got MUSIC or VIDEOS that go with the excerpt? Include it as well!

Get creative! If you don't, that's okay too.

And don't forget to include a link to your story so we can read more!

Hello Campers!

It's barely 9am here and I have a lot to discuss.  It's been a busy morning.

First-- I AM ALONE IN MY HOUSE FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE BEGINNING OF JUNE!

my kids are at school, and my husband is at work.

Don't call me, don't email me, don't talk to me unless I invite it, don't ask me any questions!!

I AM ENJOYING THE SILENCE IT IS GLORIOUS!!!

Second-- I'M SO MAD AT EVERYONE RIGHT NOW FOR NOT TELLING ABOUT HOW AMAZING NETFLIX IS!

Look... I know I catch on to cool things late, I always do... but I JUST LAST NIGHT discovered the manna from heaven known as NETFLIX. 

I CAN WATCH MOVIES ON MY LAPTOP!!!  NO ONE TOLD ME THIS!!

So yeah... again, don't talk to me.  I'm watching a movie in my quiet house.

Third-- HE'S BACK TO THE STALKIE STALKERTON MESSAGES!!

If you've been on the internet for more than 7 minutes today then you've likely already seen the pics with Rob and Tomstu chillin out in West Hollywood last night.

BUT DID YOU SEE WHAT ROB WAS WEARING?!?!

Do you see that on his shirt?

Do you not know where I live?!?!?

APPARENTLY ROB DOES!!! OMG

i need more coffee... with Kahlua

SOME RANDOM FOR YER MONDAY~

~Every day 200 million couples make love, 400,000 babies are born, and 140,000 people die.
~The average person laughs 13 times a day.
~The reason honey is so easy to digest is that it’s already been digested by a bee.
~It cost 7 million dollars to build the Titanic and 200 million to make a film about it.
~According to a British law passed in 1845, attempting to commit suicide was a capital offense. Offenders could be hanged for trying.
~America's first nudist organization was founded in 1929, by 3 men.
~The owl is the only bird to drop its upper eyelid to wink. All other birds raise their lower eyelids.
~Isaac Asimov is the only author to have a book in every Dewey-decimal category.

Tell me something good, Campers... and if you have any NETFLIX-sized secrets, you better SPILL IT!

Don't get all spooked - I'm talking about writing...

Up until the last 6 months of so, I really rambo'ed my writing (as witnessed by use of the word rambo as a way to describe my approach).  I liked deep characters, but other than that, I never really paid attention to story arc, development of conflict and themes to drive plot, etc. 

Then I started educating myself and refining my approach, and I feel like i see the world in a whole new light.  I write differently, my preferences in what I enjoy have changed, and I find my standards have gotten higher. At first I chalked it up to becoming a fic snob, but now I realize it's more than that - I've learned, and as I've learned, I find I can't go willingly where I did when I didn't know any better (which is why I resist the urge to go back and edit the crap out of my early stuff, and is why I pulled a few things down).

So tell me campers...what have you learned as you read or written? Things you would like to share, tips to pass on, etc?  I see a lot of people toeing in the water with original fiction (nudge - nanowrimo is coming up soon - fan fic OR original I highly recommend it) - and I'd love to see/here more about how people are expanding their knowledge, their skills, etc.

And, even if this is just for fun, you've learned some things along the way - share the wealth on this bleary Monday AM (at least bleary east coast time)

Title Adjustment Approved by Ranger Capricorn75, because she's kind to listen to me say, "Are you sure?"  She's a true gentlewoman.

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It's MONDAY! The best day of the week!  The day I like to wake up and start afresh because I can kick serious A$$!

(Okay, I actually don't kick any because I have the depth perception of your average rhinoceros and the coordination of a freaked-out ostrich, but yeah. Mentally, I'm there!)

We here at ADF are compiling the Fic Rec List Lists to end ALL Fic Rec Lists.  Don't believe me? Go the the MASTER FIC LIST and take a look at the types of fics our campers recommend in dozens...literally...of categories! And there's more!

Today, we're focusing on BAD-A$$ BELLA.  Human or Vamp or...maybe even in transition.  All ratings, all pairings.  We're just looking for a Bella who kicks butt.  She's confident, powerful and doesn't pull punches.  

Which fics are your favorite places to find this Bella?  Share them with us in this campfire!

Remember the Rules of the Campfire:  Keep the rec simple -- this is a list, not a public service announcement.  No discussions. Thank you!

My rec will be inside.

Thanks for sharing your favorite Bad-A$$ Bella at the campfire!

Yeah, I know we've been showered with amazing photoshoot pics. 

And I am an advocate for Rob's privacy, absolutely.  Wretched bastards, paps.

Buuuuut ....
Where is he????  What is he doing right now???   What did he wear today??

I get antsy when I don't see timely photos of him doin'  things. 

Like drivin':

Drinkin'

Helpin' Nikki Reed move:

Pathetic I know.  It is hypocrites like me that fuel pap photos, probably.

Anyone else getting Rob-withdrawal ??

ETA:  I spoke too soon.  Intrusive new pap photos were appearing while I was occupied photobucketing and googling for the best shot of Nikki Reed at the U-Store-It. 

Apologies to Rob.

Be careful what you wish for.

Which do you prefer? A story that's general in the sense that it deals with everyday, common things or one centered around some theme that's sort of a character in itself?

Themes:

Sports - Edward is a hockey, baseball, football player and meets Bella and it goes from there but the theme is his career and how their relationship evolves around that theme.

Hollywood - the town, films, etc are basically one big character that gets in the way.

Age difference - fics where the age difference is the central theme and they try to overcome being together up against society's view of older man/golddigger looking woman or cougar/young manilupated guy, etc.

FBI, CIA, Agent/Bondward, Mafia - whether male lead is on the right or wrong side of the law, that's a big issue in the relationship to overcome.

ETC, whatever other "theme"

the forest watches buffy the vampire slayer

so, i guess people are kinda stoked about the buffy watchalong i randomly decided was in order.

yessssss

so far, i've found a few ways to watch it without anyone having to buy or download anything, nothing solid, though.

if you have solid suggestions for embeddable vids or a place people can go to watch for free, leave them here.

i highly recommend using netflix as the streaming is clean.  you can get a free trial for a month, dude.  and you get access to the instant watch right away, where buffy is currently being shown.  free buffy and angel, all 11 total seasons, for free!

anyway, here's the plan:

starting wednesday, september 1, we'll watch one episode of buffy the vampire slayer, in order, every single day.  special events will be considered (for instance, the pilot "welcome to the hellmouth" was a 2 hour episode).  and once angel branches off and gets his own show to go be hot in los angeles, we'll do each episode as it happens (which was buffy season 4, in case you're new).

anyway, ask questions here, discuss which whedonverse character broke your heart more (oz being the obvious answer), get excited, etc etc.  also, tweet the hell out of this!  it'll be quite fun.

for your time: oh, xander.

Hey there everybody!

So I know everyone's been sharing twitter and facebook and other social networking screen names to get better connected. I know there's lots of you out there who do gchat and skype. So for those of you who'd like to continue getting to know each other, come on in and share what chat platform you use if you want to chat with all your fandom buddies!

Please don't post your screen names in the campfire.  GAW pointed out that there are problems with spammers, etc. when you do that. So just make a post telling what chat platform you use and then if there's someone you want to be able to chat with, pm them with your screen name.

Then get to work inviting each other to be in your network! :)

Oh and umm... Edward approves :)

This campfire was approved by GAW