Change in schedule for the read-along!

People have been finding it hard to read along in time to discuss one fic per fortnight (that's two weeks for you Americans; I can't believe you don't have the word fortnight). Last week some people gave sensible suggestions to split fics up into two.

Therefore I'm rescheduling:

First half of Mr Horrible 11 October (chapters 1-17 inclusive)

Second half of Mr Horrible 25 October

Mr Horrible by AlgonquinrtThis is not on ff, but you can find it on AO3 here or on perusing the shelves or pm me specifying your preferred format. Mr Horrible is one of my favourite fics and very funny. It has James as a drag queen and Emmett as a conspiracy theorist. Summary: They meet at a gallery, from two different worlds. Watch as they learn… oh, who am I kidding here? They meet. They are opposites. They attract. Rated M for serious potty mouth and scenes of the citrus variety.

First half of I Hunger for Your Touch on 8 November (chapter 1-25)

Second half on 22 November (this is a long fic even so!)

I hunger for your touch by jmolly; this is on FF. Summary: The Cullens thought Edward would never grow up, but marriage to a determined human girl,& a trip to Brazil, alter him forever.On his honeymoon,Edward finds more than love,friendship, self-acceptance,& an ability to lead.He embraces a future. Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 50 - Words: 586,951 - Reviews: 1697 - Favs: 616 - Follows: 294 - Updated: May 25, 2011 - Published: Jan 4, 2010 - Edward, Bella - Complete

Then there will be a Christmas classic. Any ideas for that?

Hope this is OK with everyone.

Good Football Saturday Morning!! Jeffrey is here to post up this week - our fearless leader is engaging in some fun non-football activities today (huh?) so she asked us to sub in. No worries - she'll be checking in with us tomorrow.

So, what's happening in your sports world this weekend? My Buckeyes are in Indiana (best cantaloupe on the planet, but not much else happening out there...), my Browns are at the Chargers tomorrow and the Phillies suck so bad there's no point to watching any MLB.

Come on in and share some school and team spirit - And as always, GO BUCKEYES!!!

Greetings from Jeffrey - stuck in the fence while trying to kill someone who dared to walk by our house.....

Guess what day it is???

Feed Your Reader Day!

Please share all the fabulous

deals you found this week.

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let your fellow campers know you did.

This campfire is open to all books and genres!

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Hi. Long time, no see.

Honestly, more than anything, this is just a post telling you all that I'm still alive. I just haven't been able to come here because retail hours SUCK and even though it's only been six months in my job, I feel like I'm forever living in my work uniform.

So, to give this campfire a point: What are the Fall TV shows that you're most looking forward to/have been enjoying? Also, for The Walking Dead fans out there, have you been watching Fear the Walking Dead? If so, what do you think of it? Are you one of those who needs instant gratification on a TV show to keep your interest, or can you appreciate the slow burn that FTWD has been employing? Did you go into the new show expecting a TWD 2.0, or nah?'

Moving on...

The Leftovers season two premiers this Sunday on HBO. Same night as the FWTD season one finale. I'll be watching both, tyvm. After I binge-watch season one of The Leftovers, of course. As much as I love the show, I've forgotten what all happened, so Lord help when season two starts.

Any Doctor Who fans? How are you liking Series 9 so far? I see a lot of people saying how much it "sucks" now, but honestly, I'm enjoying the heck out of it. I understand that fans still seem to not like Peter Capaldi's Doctor, but I love his more than I loved Matt Smith's, tbh. #sorrynotsorry But Eccleston is still #1 in my heart (because he's my first, and you never forget your first). ;)

Any other shows I forgot to mention, feel free to talk about them in the comments. I don't have to be at work until 8:30 tonight, so... :P

There was this fic a while back that had a Bella who fell for a slightly older Edward in college. Her best friend's brother. Alice was the friend.  The author was popular but I didn't really care for her fics. This one; however, was great. It begins with a Bella who sees Edward for the first time since their relationship ended. They see each other at the airport and sit together on the plane. Ten years have passed. When the relationship ended, Bella had up and disappeared on both Edward and Alice. This Edward is a changed man and throughout the fic we see how they both have grown. I can't remember the name of the fic or author. Is this even still around? Oh...And Edward was in politics.

Rec

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7493279/1/To-Destroy

I am on my kindle. I don't think I can copy and paste the description. This author has taken nearly 5 years with this one, but it is so good. If you feel so inclined, give her some encouragement. She gets a lot of mean reviews about her slow updates. I cannot leave reviews as the violate AUP at my work.

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Good Morning, Campers!

Today's Bondfire, we're going to talk about

STEREOTYPES IN THE MEDIA.

What do I mean by that?

Well, several months ago I was listening to NPR and they were talking about an Argentine diplomat who tweeted an inappropriate statement about Chinese accents and 'Lice'.

You know, because Chinese people can't pronounce 'R' properly.

It's an old joke and it's not even funny, esp not coming from a diplomate from another country.

Also serves no purpose.

So, I've been meaning to have a bondfire about this topic.

How do you feel when someone from your (hometown/region/ethnicity/country) is in the media or news?

I cringe whenever I hear about any kind of school shooting, but when the Virginia Tech one occurred and the shooter was found, I cringed even more.  He was Korean-American, and though I am not Korean, I *am* Asian.  I felt bad not just for the victims and their families but for the shooter and his family too.  And whether 'my people' would be judged by his actions as well.

Or when I was little and watched Sixteen Candles, I cringed during every awful stereotypical scene with the Asian teen.  (I can't even get myself to type his ridiculous name!)  Growing up, we were one of the few Asian families at my small private school and everywhere I looked in the media seemed to perpetuate stereotypes.

Well, it's 2015.  And though we have a long way to go, there's awesome shows like Fresh Off the Boat, that are perpetuating stereotypes while simultaneously blowing them out of the water.  I love it.  I love seeing Asians on tv where their ethnicity doesn't really matter--it's not the sole focus of the show as the main character represents any kid going through that tough awkward pre-teen transition, he just happens to be Chinese, and the show happens to be set in the 90s.  With hip-hop/rap music.

Doesn't hurt that Constance Wu is awesome in this show too:

What do you think? What do you see as changing in the media regarding stereotypes about race, gender etc?

Sorry this is late but it's time for Hey Batman!

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Diving Deep for Fan Fic Treasures!

Each week I will brave the treacherous waters of Fan Fiction for buried treasure. Below are the gems I've found this week!

Just found one little story getting started!

Please let them know you found these stories in the Fic Dive!
 

The League by Sachiko26
Bella, an average college student, meets an extraordinary guy. Her life becomes anything but average as he shows her the truly magic side of life. But as she approaches her 21st birthday, she realizes magic might be in her blood.

I'm soooo looking forward to this story!  Bella has all kinds of strange little things happening to her lately.  This first chapter has me hooked!

FLASH BACK FIC DIVE:

Turbulence by LovelyJuice
Bella Swan and Dr. Edward Cullen meet on a eventful plane trip on the way to Nashville, TN. She's heading out to explore her dreams, and he's visiting family. The connection they make on the flight can't be ignored, and it brings them together over and over in the Music City. How long will it take before they realize what everyone else immediately sees?

Tomorrow Is Another Day by LyricalKris
In the post Civil War South, there are consequences for a Northern man who falls for a Southern Belle. A story of a friendship ripped apart by war, and rebuilding your life after near total devastation.

Tip of the Spear by Robsmyyummy Cabanaboy
The "tip of the spear" - in the military, they are the front line; the initial attack that draws first blood. As a CACO in the United States Marine Corps, Capt. Masen delivers that leading blow, too. He's often faced with handling the collateral damage this life can bring. He's accepted that love & commitment aren't for him…until she opens the door.

The Workings of Fate by RosieRathbone
10 years ago, Edward was hopelessly in love with someone he couldn't have - out-of-reach, classmate, Bella. But when his 7yr old son is the reason they meet again, will Fate help this single father and give him a second chance?
 

HAPPY READING!  SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! 

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My wedding anniversary is coming up (14 years already, Yikes!) and I was thinking about what I'd do the same and what I'd do differently.  One thing I'd keep was my colors.  If you're married, how long? And, what color did you pick for your wedding?  If you're not, what would be your dream wedding colors?

My trees today:
Hunter Trucks
Jimmy Fallon
Kaplan

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