The Construction Crew Has Cleared Out!

Alright people, we welcomed some new VIP Authors to the Forest recently, but the cabin construction was behind schedule due to wintery weather conditions there in VIP VILLAGE. All those VIP Artists moving in turned the unpaved roads into mud trails and the trucks that haul the cabin materials had a tough time getting through.

See what I did there? I blamed the artists. Now they'll all post their outrage to defend themselves, but it's a slick move on my part, bringing those wallflowers out of their shells.

ANYWAY, it's time for you to welcome the newcomers. Take a little housewarming gift to one of these fine folk:

AND HEY... You can visit the tents, too you know. Some of these VIP Artists would benefit from some company around their campfires.

TEASER INSIDE PIXIE'S CABIN (omg!)

Well, its that time of year... time for some of the most epic movies of the year to hit theaters. 

Which ones are YOU excited to see?

I've never been to the movies on Christmas Day, but this year might be THE year it needs to happen. 

ALSO, I thought this might be lame, but i've seen some sneak peeks on the TV and damnit... it looks cool. 

WHICH FILMS WILL YOU BE SEEING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON???

From E!News

Link to article below

We know where Robert Pattinson was today.

Across the street from our offices—at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art!

But he wasn't exactly checking out any exhibits…

Sources tell us that hottie R.Pattz and his stunning Remember Me costar Emilie de Ravin were there being photographed at the museum (aka LACMA) for Vogue magazine.

I'm told editors at the fashion bible are planning a multipage spread of the twosome for the mag's annual Power Issue that rolls off the presses just in time for Remember Me's March 12 release date.

—Reporting by Dahvi Shira

www.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b158136_robert_pattinsons_secret_museum_date.html

MTV News has a new article on Jackson Rathbone, and his new starring role in the Clive Barker horror film "Dread."

I like roles that I can sink my teeth into,' actor says from horror film's London set. Jackson Rathbone is drenched in blood from head to toe, and being dragged down a flight of cellar stairs. Somewhere, a million Twilighter hearts are weeping for the hunky young star of their favorite blockbuster. But somewhere else, horror maestro Clive Barker is smiling a wicked grin.

When MTV News recently visited the London set of "Dread," based on a short story by the twisted mind behind "Hellraiser" and "Candyman," things weren't looking good for the 23-year-old actor who shot to stardom last month portraying earnest vampire Jasper Hale. But, as Jackson was eager to tell us, life has never been better.

You can read more of the article by clicking HERE!

And because I think he is superfuckinggorgeousIwanthiminmenow in this movie, have some screen caps. 

FOR YOUR TIME:

So, I read a lot.  I read FF a lot.  Like, A LOT.  I read books too, but I usually have to go back to FF in between chapters just to get my fix.  I'm lame, I admit it.

But since I read so much I've noticed that there are some OVERLY USED WORDS AND PHRASES in FF. 

I blame SMeyer.  She started this bsns with her 85,765 "chagrined's" and her 1,287,563,986 "glowered's".  I was reading some book the other week and they used the word "glowered" and it made me laugh.  I wonder if SM read that book too.  She probably read it, loved the word and made a little sticky note to herself...so when she sat down to write Twilight, she would remember to use that word.

Tonight I was reading the updates from two of my FAV fics....they are written by awesome ladies who never cease to amaze me with their brilliance.  And it was early Christmas too because I got to read my favorite phrases.  This srsly makes me smile (there is NO sarcasm in this statement!!).  It's like knowing we all read the same shit, we're beginning to all sound alike.  You know... like when a group of women all live together and their periods begin at the same time.... this is kinda like that but only in..... oh nevermind...

ANYHOO.....

Here are two of my favorite overly used words and phrases in Twi-fic:

FIND/FOUND PURCHASE

- as in "her hands found purchase on his chest"

About a year ago I read that and I was like wow this writer is so literary and has a great vocabulary....then the 2nd time I read it, I was like wow, another smart writer....by the third time I was like okay, these bitches are using each others words.  Where the hell did that come from anyway?!? 

IT'S NOT MY STORY/SECRET TO TELL

This one I'm pretty certain has it's origin in Canon.  And it's usually used in reference to a meddling Alice trying desperately to tell Bella how awesome Edward is despite his usual fuckery, but he obv has an excuse due to some horrific event in his past.  I love when I read this phrase because I know in another chapter or two, the SECRET WILL BE REVEALED!

What overly used words or

phrases have you noticed? 

 IDK HOW MANY OF U MIGHT BE READING MY FIC

BUT, IN CASE YOU ARE...

OVER IN MY VIP CABIN

i'm fucking bored and well, in a sad mood.

let's play fill-in-the-blank.  lurkers, i mean you, especially.  fill my blanks and comment on other folk's blanks.

hi, my name is _________.  you may call me _________.

sometimes when i'm all by myself, i ________.

my favorite holiday tradition is ________.

jandco is amazing because __________.

my favorite section on ADF is __________.

you can reach/follow/stalk me at the following locations: omg if anyone puts out real life info i will cut them

and of course, here's a gift for wtvoc:

Well Hello ladies,

How are you this fine evening in the forest? I am great as I am here today to steer you in the direction of fuckawesome fic. :D

I'm assuming some of you are aware of how awesome WriteOnTime is. I have see The Port Angeles Players recced on these here message board. But did you all know she has started a new fic called Breaking News?

Yes? No? If not you needed to head over there yesterday cause that's when she updated with chapter number six.

NewsWard is seriously making me hot, he's snarky and incourragable and of course handsome as always. I love him and I call dibs, but I'm willing to talk about working out a schedule to share.

NewsElla is also owning me and you'll find none of that wilting flower nonsense over there. The girl actually deals with her normal insecurties in an grown up adult way, and she kicks ass and doesn't take shit in a profession which is pretty male centric. You'll love her and want to go do tequila shots with her on a Saturday night, I promise.

As added incentive there is insane asylum Alice who is shaping up to be quite a plot twist. We will be learning more about her soon I am sure but I just love that WriteOnTime went there with one of the more beloved characters in the fandoms.

If you've been following this fic I want to know what you think of it.

As for the rest of you go read now! I know some of you like to wait until a certain number of chapters are out, but I say why wait for tomorrow for good fic you could be reading today!

Here, have a link!

www.fanfiction.net/s/5424559/1/Breaking_News

Sometimes I feel like we as readers are little overindulgent with Bella; always taking her side, sympathizing with her, in effect enabling the shitty behavior that often typifies her character, particularly as it relates to Edward.  Today, I found myself being a total heinous bitch to my husband and I thought to myself, I wouldn't blame him if he told me to fuck off.  He didn't, but he should have.  So, I need a fic where Edward puts Bella in her place.  Got one?  Sometimes a bitch needs be told, js.

 So the Noms for the Golden Globes 2010 were released this morning and trust me, I was watching. I'm all about the award shows. (the big ones anyways)

"Up in the Air" received the most nominations (yay Anna!)

and some of my favorite shows were nominated; Glee, House, True Blood and Big Love. 

I'll post all the noms in the comments since it's  long.

Did you make any correct predictions? Have you seen any of this movies? Do you even care?

stamped with the wtvoc seal of approval :)

here is your thank you:

Anna Kendrick has been nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in Up in the Air.

So tell me campers... of the cast of Twilight who do you think will have staying power beyond the franchise? In ten years, will any of them be among the elite of Hollywood or will they be relegated to 'Where are they now'?

Umm….this is my first time posting…so here goes….

So in the last few days I’ve received a few updates in excess of 10K words.  I love these fics but I sometimes wish they could post more often and with fewer words.  As a reader, I tend to like chapters that are between 3500-6000 words.  I’m not exactly sure why, but ever since FF started telling us how many words are in an update, I’ve noticed that this is my preferred chapter size.  So…..

I know there are a lot of authors as well as readers out there.  If you’re an author, tell me if you try to ‘size’ chapters and for readers do you like longer chapters or shorter chapters?

Kellan Lutz has been hired to fill some very big underwear at Calvin Klein.

Fox411.com has learned exclusively that the "New Moon" hunk has been signed to a modeling contract with the fashion giant, and will be featured in a very familiar ad campaign.

"He’s going to be their new Mark Wahlberg," the insider told Fox411.com. "Kellan has been signed to Calvin Klein for a huge campaign that will feature him in his skivvies all over billboards and in magazines."

That’s right, 17 years later after his ripped abs ad campaign, Marky Mark finally has a worthy stomach-muscled successor.

“The executives have a plan to model the ads very similarly after the famous Mark Wahlberg campaign in the 90’s," the source said. "They want to recreate the look of the hugely successful ads, and who is better than Kellan Lutz to fill out those little underwear?”

Ahem. Moving right along...

The 1992 campaign was shot by the late legendary photographer Herb Ritts. No word yet on which lucky snapper will get close to Lutz’s vampire abs of steel.

Reps at Calvin Klein were not immediately available for comment.

sauce

SORRY, BUT KELLAN CAN'T COMPETE WITH THIS:

 Earlier today, I tweeted this: when bella is a vamp, and you know how in every fic "she's so tight" what about when she clenches? would edward's dick break off? especially when she's a newborn.

And, at Isle Esme, since she's still human, wouldn't Edward's penis stick to her? 'Cause he has to be pretty cold.

And there are a lot of things that the twilight series made me wonder about. I can't actually remember them right now, but I probably will later.

So, what do you wonder about the books/characters/etc in the twiverse?

Another sneak peek at "Remember Me" has been shared through a new trailer. Though shorter than the previously released snippet, the new video still manages to give a look at many never-before-seen scenes from the film, including how Robert Pattinson's Tyler gets into trouble by being involved in a fight.

Set in New York City, the film follows Tyler, a rebellious young man who tries to break every rule. Having a strained relationship with his father, he thought no one could possibly understand what he was going through until the day he met Ally.

As they begin to fall in love to each other, their newfound relationship is threatened after Ally witnesses her mother's murder and Tyler deals with the suicide of his brother, causing his parents to divorce. Moreover, hidden secrets are revealed and the circumstances that brought them together slowly threaten to tear them apart.

Starring opposite Robert Pattinson is Emilie de Ravin who plays Ally. Taking the roles of his on-screen parents are Pierce Brosnan and Lena Olin. Beside starring in it, the "Twilight" actor also serves as the executive producer alongside Carol Cuddy. Directed by Allen Coulter, the film will open wide in the U.S. on March 12, 2010.

I don't know, it's shorter than the other one.

What's your definition of blackwater?

Do you like it? Do you think it's stupid?

What blackwater situations do you want to see written about?

Are there any recs you have for me?

Bella just isn't a great role model.  Or a great heroine.  But then again, most of my idols aren't either.  For example...

I love Edie.

Campers, who do you admire?  Mom?  Grandpa?  Fictional character?  Celeb?  Bella Swan?  Angela Weber?  Aro?

Please, show me who and tell me why!

First off, I am not good with words, I HOPE I get the message through.

We, the hosts of the Mentalward Contest, apologize to the people who have been offended by the contest tagline and description.

[I know, its kinda late, but communication between the hosts was a challenge and yeah, its late]

We have been told that the issue was not with the contest itself but with the wordings we used..

It's really just that your contest requests characters that are mentally unstable, insane, crazy, but characterizes those traits as violent and dangerous (i.e. obsessive, stalkers). I don't think the contest itself is really the issue, but rather the wording. If it was a Stalkerward contest, I doubt we'd be hearing anything negative.

we were not as sensitive as we should have been, and we're sorry.

Sooooo we need help..

PLEASE help us make the wordings so that they would not be offensive.

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“Mentalward” Contest

Exploiting the minds of those that are sick, twisted, and demented…

Presented by: Yanxxx, YellowGlue, DurtyNelly, and Rparkerp

Everyone has seen “Darkward” contests. We know them, we love them, but sometimes you want a little more. So we have decided to create a contest that focuses on what happens when Edward (or other characters) is a little insane. We are looking for characters that are mentally unstable, obsessive, stalkers, or any other term that would define them as insane or crazy.

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while our favorites ARE twisted, sick, demented, sadistic, stalker-ish people..this is NOT all that the contest is about.. so yeah. Help us....

oh, and here are stalker manips

lol

Ok I just have to celebrate the update because I LOVE this fic and this is an Epic chapter! Go read, come back and discuss!! Wake up and DEW IT!!