(not really, but it sure feels like it!)

Welcome to our biweekly Healthy Lifestyle CF

Let's talk about motivation! 

What is that keeps you going?

What made you want to change things in the first place?

Do you have one big goal you're set to achieve or are there several little ones you want to tick off your list one step at a time? 

How do you butt-kick yourself into going on that run when it's cold and nasty outside? How do you push yourself to up your workout?

Are you teaming up with a friend/collegue/family member and cheer each other on? Do you have a big support system or do you better work alone and by yourself?

We want to know it all, so come in and assuage our curiosity! 

Whether you want to share your tips, tricks and successes, or need some advice, this is the place to talk! 

Of course, you're also always welcome to just come and talk about your week. Tell us about yoour ups and downs, bigger and smaller accomplishments, or to get things of your chest. 

Though we talk a lot about weight-loss, it's not the sole or main topic of this cf. It's about all aspects of living a healthy life, so if you are interested, feel free to join! 

Here in the states, it's the beginning of the TV season

 Some shows have already premiered (Sons of Anarchy, Hell's Kitchen, Z Nation, Dancing with the Stars, New Girl + The Mindy Project)

Is there a returning show you can't wait to watch?  A new show that you have your DVR set for?

Let's discuss

For those of you not in the States, when's your TV Season start? Do you get the same shows as we do? What are you looking forward to?

It's Tuesday.

(isn't the banner awesome? shoutout to camper tinie342 for making it)

What are you reading this week, guys?

I'm re-reading one of my all time faves. Are there any books that you can read over and over again?

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!

Please don't forget to tell the writers you found them here on ADF!

Let's spread the word and turn our little campfire into a bonfire!

Getting Blitzed by Nolebucgrl
The continuing adventures of Cockyback and Reed Girl. College is over and real life awaits. How will they handle the ups and downs thrown their way as Edward enters the NFL and Bella approaches graduation? Rated R for Rainbow.

Been waiting what seems like forever for this sequel!  I love this Edward so much.

Resurfacing by NewTwilightFan
Bella is anxious to finally meet the object of her desire: handsome, wealthy, enigmatic Edward Cullen. After almost three years of talking and teasing via e-mail, text and phone calls, is she truly ready for something real?

Bella is struggling with her relationship with Edward after 3 years of online, text and phone dating. Will be a short story, but it is an interesting and original plot.

Wrong Number by bornonhalloween
A wrong number dialed in a panicked moment might just lead to HEA. Edward/Bella, sweet and fluffy with a dash of humor. Rated M for naughty situations.

Bella is a possible "CNJ" fangirl, who by chance gets to meet her favorite author. Quick Fic.

True Confessions of a Hollywood Dad by Deebelle1
I was content in the limelight until a coffee girl flipped my world upside down. Titles like 'Academy Award Winner' and the 'People's Choice' used to mean everything, but it's my newest title that I cherish the most...the Hollywood Dad. *The True Confessions of a Coffee Girl Sequel*

Another sequel that I've been looking forward to.

FLASH BACK FIC DIVE:

Coming on Easy by risbeencoldplaywhore
Three best friends head to the North Carolina coast to enjoy their final summer together. They get more than they bargained for from some unexpected visitors.

Not the ususal 3 BFF's we expect.  Love the cast of friends in this one.

 Seeing Daylight by Jessypt
She chose him. He chose the rodeo. Can her broken heart and a broken man be mended when a chance encounter brings them back together?

Edward completly screws his relationship with Bella and she moves on and has a wonderful life with another man.  It's not often I like Bella in a relationship with someone else, but this one I didn't mind.  Edward does finally redeem himself.  Good epilogue.


Your feedback keeps me going!  Let me know what you're reading!

This was on my Facebook feed this morning. Compelled to share.

(message from BertieBott)

Please share this in any fanfiction groups you think can help...

The author ericbella26 (she has changed her name to BellaEric27)  has stolen a story from me (Bertie Bott) - her "Iron Man and His Love" is essentially the first two chapters of my story "Set My Soul Alight."
Also, she has copied Kittyinaz's "Every Dark Night Turns to Day", three stories from Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, and one from Jinx Dodson.
Please help report/review/message in order for them to be removed.

Here is a link to the offending author's ffnet page. Please take a look and see if any of her other stories seem suspiciously familiar. She posted 40+ stories in a matter of weeks. I don't even think Stephen King writes that fast.

Edit: the original reported story ("Iron Man and His Love") has been removed. Please take a moment to go through her stories, though.

Rec: Metaphysics -  by anais mark
Edward and Bella are graduate students in London "coincidentally" researching the same poets. More than 300 years after the fact, Carlisle and Edward must find out why Carlisle's past won't stay there--before Bella digs it up researching her thesis.

So, I've gotten into the Outlander fandom. Personal hygiene and women abuse issues aside, it is an escape from rl problems, even though, for me, not as strong as Twilight. However, I can't for the life of me continue to read the books. I'm on the second one so far and I find it soooo unappealing. Problem is, we still have only two episodes on the tv show, and then it'll stop until 2015 wtf what am i going to do with my life actually try and deal with it?

Of course not. Thus, I tried looking for the one and only thng that could rescue me: fanfiction. But the author just won't allow it!!! Yes, it is her right and all, but you did come up with an appealing story, 'historical fiction' as you call it, some of us can't get into the historical/action whatever aspects of the story and just want the romance part. We could have been so much more into the whole thing so much glorious angst waiting to be further developed sigh sigh sigh.

I know others e.g. Rice are also against it (and that was even before Icy made so much money out of it), but, well, these are DG's words: 

"OK, my position on fan-fic is pretty clear: I think it’s immoral, I know it’s illegal, and it makes me want to barf whenever I’ve inadvertently encountered some of it involving my characters."

"“99% of [fanfiction] is Just Awful, and it’s revolting to see your characters being made to do and say idiotic things, or be forced to enact simple-minded sex fantasies (which is what most fan-fic that comes to my unwilling attention is). Like someone selling your children into white slavery.”

Interesting article here

So, opinions?

FYT ('cause I'm happy the kept that. Only scene from the previous episode that I liked)

Fic Dive of the Month
August 2014

Congratulations to our Top 5 favorites that will compete for the Fic Dive of the Year 2015!

Lessons of a MPW by Christie Hart
Four guys. Four babies on the way. One house, and one very mad, pregnant woman.

Ray of Light by awish0921
As a single father of three daughters, Edward thinks everything is fine with his family. New to a small town, Bella is running from her own heartache. Can two strangers help each other face the things they have been too scared to face on their own? Daddyward / Olderward.

The Red Carpet by MyInfiniteBliss
"My night wouldn't have been complete without at least one trip down the red carpet. Literally. Welcome to Hollywood." Blinded by constant flashing lights, actress Bella Swan can't seem to tell the difference between who is acting and who isn't anymore. Humor, scandal and romance ensures along with our usual suspects E/B AH Twi-celebs.

Fearful Symmetry by elusivetwilight
Edward is a vampire monk who has vowed to deny himself all the pleasures of human flesh. Bella is a free spirit with secrets in her past. Edward has been sworn to protect her from a looming evil. Can he keep his own evil at bay to fulfill his duties? Tiger, tiger, burning bright, In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye, Could frame thy fearful symmetry? E&B, OOC

Flavor of the Month by cheshireSorrows
All Human. Take an ill-fated one night stand between a romantic cynic and a stuffy divorce lawyer; add their opposing views on life and a dash of their attraction before stirring thoroughly with ice-cream and social ineptitude, and then hope it doesn't completely screw up their lives.

Did your favorite make the cut?

Thanks for Voting!

Welcome to the monthly cooking campfire!

Here is the place to share your recipes, ask for recipes for a something you've been dying to try, and share cooking tips.

Since school has started back up and I'm sure sandwiches are already getting boring, give us one recipe you love to take with you for lunches.

Welcome to the Monday Morning Hot Guy Campfire. What better way to start your week than a hot guy?

Every Monday, I'm going to dedicate a CF to the Hot Guy of the Week.The catch? The CF can ONLY be about the current nominated guy. 

We all have different tastes in men, so please don't yuck anyone's yum.If you have a man you'd like to see crowned for the week, PM or hit me up on twitter (@ffcherry) with his name

Thanks for joining us in our first Author Spotlight with Counselor. Our next Author Campfires will feature our very own Campers: 

An Author's Blog by Camilla10

Each of these Authors are unique with much loved stories. There are of course many more that we would like to feature, so to make this more time saving, please personal message me with your questions. Since this will be done in a private setting, I appreciate any (or many) of them.  To quote Spanglemaker09 "Hit me up with questions and I will ramble on at length!"

It will be great if we can make these CF entertaining, informative and supportive of our Authors.

It's your last chance to sign up for the New York City TwiFic Meet Up before a $10 late fee kicks in. We have over 40 ladies paid and ready to party with us on October 18th.  

Tell your friends. Sign up.

Have you been to a meet-up? What about Comicon? Who would you most want to meet in the fandom?

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Campers, here is Part 2 of Counselor's Interview. I'm sure she appreciates your warm comments from yesterday's CF. Enjoy..