Hello everyone!  Long time reader and lurker here.  I've recently decided to try my hand at writing and have a few pages of a story that I would appreciate your opinions on.  I have it saved as a PDF and it's currently 6+ pages.  If there are any takers please let me know how to get the file to you.  If I could just post it in this campfire that would be fine with me.  New to all of this so please forgive my ignorance on all of this! 

Here's my Fic recommendation:  https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6876191/1/Ad-Vitam-Aeternum

Thank you!

Laura

Lettuce discuss the new and upcoming Star Wars films. What do you say to JJ Abram directing? Which old film was your fav, or dare I say, the prequels...What about Star Trek vs. Star Wars?

OR...

Take your favorite scene from your fav Superhero movie/TV show and post it - telling us what makes it so special.

Good morning, ADF campers!

Today we are featuring pictures of our furbabies (and non-furbabies for those of us with allergies, lol). 

You got some cuteness like this at your house?  Come show them off! 

Let's see who has the most interesting or rare pet.  Or, who has a pet who hams it up for the camera? 

(These pictures clearly don't belong to me.  There are so many cute animal pics on the interwebz that it was hard to choose just one for the front page.)

For next week:

Since next month will mark the start of Spring, let's share some pictures that hint of Spring.  It may help some of our campers who are sick of the snow.  (Sorry for those in the southern hemisphere, I know you're leading into fall instead, but since you have sunny skies right now, I'm hoping you understand....feel free to share those Spring pics anyway.)

rote_kirsche: I'm hoping for some beautiful horse pictures from you if you're around today!

It's The Day After Hump Day Games, yo!

Let's learn about each other in a 'special'  way.  

If you could read only 1 book for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

If you could have lunch with any author living or dead, who would you choose?

If you could be a character in any story, who would you be?

If you could live in a book, where would you want to spend the rest of your days?

If you had the means, would you want to write the Great American Novel?

**Thanks as ever, to wtvoc who let's me post campfires**

Hello campers!

I haven't been on here for a very long while! But it's still nice to log in from time to time!

I juste realized that Fandom for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society did a compilation. Does anyone have the oneshot by chrometurtle (author of expectations and other moving pieces)? The fund raiser ended a few months ago so there's nothing I can do about it.

Help anyone?? Thank you so much!

Edit: an offering for the helping forest community

An oldie but a goodie!

Beneath The Surface reviews
One summer, an internship in Africa, bloodlust, sharp teeth, and a boatload of fear are all that stand in the way of Bella Cullen landing a job at the Atlanta Aquarium - As long as she doesn't count cocky shark expert Edward Masen on her list.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 35 - Words: 389,093 - Reviews: 1768 - Favs: 823 - Follows: 1,217 - Updated: Feb 9 - Published: Nov 17, 2011 - Bella, Edward

We here at ADF are a friendly, helpful bunch!

If you have a request for a type of story or a book,
this is your spot.

If you are unsure about something that has to do with ADF,
ask here.

If you have amnesia about a fic,
this is the place to ask about it!

If you are unsure about something that DOES NOT have to do with ADF,
ask here as well!

Have you ever had a random Twific scene pop into your head for one reason or another or just no reason at all?

I often have moments of deja vu but since I've been reading fanfiction I get a lot of random fic flashback/struck moments throughout the day. I'm a pretty serious gal most of the time but I do breakout into random inside joke grins during serious moments because some weird Twific scene has popped into my head.

So to make this interaction lets go with different: at this point we've all read, know and/or have skimmed really popular scenes but let's talk about the random ones that tend to get pushed by the wayside of the popular scenes.

What's a random memory "moment" you've had throughout the day or at some point about a Twilight fan fic. What scene was it? At that time what all did you recall about it? What were you doing that you feel caused it to occur if applicable? Provide a picture of video if you want.

My Recall Moment? Brought to you by this kind of random:

Any guesses on the scene before you click open?

Google may frown on p000rn, but they didn't ban tuna, did they?  

Tuna is an excellent source of protein and just two servings a week can lower your triglyceride levels.  If you don't count its potential for contamination with mercury, its levels of pre-formed histamine (which make it more commonly associated with adverse reactions in people than other foods), or the tuna/dolphin fishing controversy, you've got yourself some pretty tasty seafood. 

Hence, ADF's inaugural Twilight Tuna competition.  

Your quest?  Choose the most nauseating, disgusting, unpalatable tuna recipe you can find and post it in the comments WITH PHOTO.  

On Friday, I will choose 3 finalists and let our fellow campers vote on a winner.  

What does the winner receive, you ask?  A brand new bar of Jamie Fraser scented soap from Skinsations Soap and Bath Products (which does NOT smell like tuna).  
 

"But I HATE Outlander, and I'm not all that fond of ValWaltzing either!"

Okaaaayyyy, but do you like good smelling soap?  
Perhaps you're a tuna lover in need of a new albeit disgusting recipe?  
Maybe you have an in-law who deserves a truly hideous tuna dish delivered to their door?  

You do not need to love Outlander to play along!

"WAIT A MINUTE!  What the *&^% does tuna have to do with Twilight?!!!  NOTHING!"

Behold, the tuna/Twilight connection:  

Bumblebee Tuna by elvita101  ("Sing it, Jakeeee!")

Tuna, Rubberduckies and a BBQ by x.Twilight-Freak

Tangled Up in the Mainline by Shellyduran

ETA:  For those who have no interest in smelling like a Scottish Highlands warrior ("A combination of musk, pine, leather and woodsmoke, this handmade shea butter soap also has a splash of scotch whiskey and oatmeal"), I would be willing to substitute a brand new jar of Mad City Sue's shower parfait cream soap in "Birthday Party" scent, so you could smell like a delicious birthday cake instead. 
 

*This contest is meant for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. Batteries not included. Contents may settle during shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Apply only to affected area. May be too intense for some viewers. All models over 18 years of age. If condition persists, consult your physician. Freshest if eaten before date on carton.

A few campers contacted me and expressed an interest in an Outlander book discussion.   Any of the books are up for discussion, since it seems we are all at different points in the series. 

I'd just ask that, out of respect for those campers who don't know Jamie gives up women and joins the priesthood in Book 6 might not have read as far as you, that you clearly give spoiler alerts and/or place spoilers in white text.

Before we get to the good stuff, though, let's take a look back at what brought us all together in this wonderful forest in the first place:  the Twilight books fan art!  Jamie Fraser's Scottish Highlander may be twice the man that Edward Cullen's virgin vampire is, but Outlander fan art has a long way to go if it wants to give Twilight devotees a run for their money...

Outlander-inspired Dragonfly in Amber bracelet

vs.

Twilight baby dolls

On to the book discussion! (And thank goodness Google doesn't ban photos of men in kilts!)

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!

Battening down for the Polar Vortex Redux.  This weather makes me say a lot of swears.

You know the drill!  Tell'em ADF sent you!

Good Times at Masen's by Isannah
Good drinks, good food, and good company. That's what makes Good Times the place to be. What happens when Bella Swan offers owner Edward Masen more? AH, rated M for language and lemons.

Definitley good times happening at Masen's!  Let's watch as Edward attempts to not bang the babysitter.  No doubt this will be an epic fail, and I can't wait to bask in his defeat.

You Belong to Me by Emmamama88
Army Sergeant Edward Colonna returns home after six years overseas, only to find the love of his life in one, Isabella Swan. Can their love survive the test of time when he is sent away again? (Set during the Korean War era; late 1940's to early 1950's). Originally written for the Christmas Wishes Compilation..This is an expanded version.

As with most wartime stories, there is a bit of drama involved.  I am totally in love with Edward's rowdy Italian Colonna family and Bella's female dominated Irish Swan family. And, no, they don't all marry each other.  :)  There are some good original characters. The story is set to take place over a few years during the Korean War, but the author really keeps the pace moving so the years aren't dragging out. 

The Cutting Edge by savannavansmutsmut
Bella's life had been hard for years after her parents death, but she managed to pull it together, graduate and get through cosmetology school in order to support herself. Now a new opportunity that sounds too good to be true is presented by a handsome businessman. Could she be getting into more than she bargained for? Adopted from Dollybigmomma.

Edward and Bella become partners in a new salon.  This one is funny with a cast of unique characters.

FLASH BACK FIC DIVE:

Hatchet by prettykittyartist
Edward Cullen rules Forks. He does what he wants, when he wants. What happens when he meets his match and she's got a lesson or two for him to learn?

Fun romp with a cocky Edward and a hatchet wielding Bella.  Love B's family.

Letters to Corporal Masen by solostintwilight
Writing to offer a bit of home to a soldier overseas, she discovers words can bind a friendship. Lonely in war torn Europe, he finds hope in letters from a stranger. What happens when the war is over?

This gal has done her research!  This story shows amazing detail of how life was stateside during WWII. I enjoy stories that come with a little history lesson, and she gives some great info at the end of each chapter.

When Will I Know by deb24601
You don't get over Edward Cullen. Even when he was never really yours. A story about wanting, needing and, eventually, knowing. AH. Inspired by Jan 2012 Witfit prompts.

Bella lives an unenviable life of loving Edward from afar.  She moves on; living with an uninspired and predictable life plan....until Edward throws a wrench, or two, into the works!

ENJOY!

As always, your feedback keeps me inspired to keep diving!  Please let me know what you are loving, or which stories have fizzled out for you.

THANK YOU!

(Notice how I *** the title of this to conform to Google policies?  I'm proud of my self, yes I am.)

I started this creative writing schtick, also known as authoring Twilight fanfction, at an old age, really, fifty-three.  

Before I started this labor of love, the only thing I ever really wrote for semi-private consumption was my livejournal and then that was read by friends whose only feed back was "I hope you have a good trip" or some such relevant comment.  The quality of what I wrote was never remarked on and so I wrote and pontificated and reported on my life and my thoughts without worrying about how good I was at it.

Then, I was introduced to the thrill of writing for entertainment purposes and the delights of criticism.

I learned:

1. Writing creatively is like birthing a baby.  You painfully labor over it and then when it's produced, you hover like a new parent: proud, happy, and eager to have others tell you how pretty and wonderful your baby is.

2. Not everyone is going to like your baby.

3. It hurts like a mo-fo when people tell you your baby's ugly, or even that your baby's got this one little wonky eyebrow but the rest is gorgeous.

4. My first response is ALWAYS emotional and I can (and do) over react, much to my later regret.

I'm learning:

1. I have to get over the birthing baby analogy.  Writing is more like developing a lesson plan or a project report.  I need to think about it with less emotion and more cognition.

2. I have to go into it knowing there will be flaws or not everyone's cup of tea and people will comment negatively.

3. I learn more about being a good writer from negative but informed criticism than I do from the "I hope you have a nice trip." variety.

4. I love to participate in discussions about writing.

5. I need to put both negative and positive comments in their appropriate place.

6.  I need a safe place to vent and to try to remember NOT to do it in a public forum, mostly because my first response may not be my most reasonable.

I'm still not perfect at this but I am doing better.

Writers, do you have any suggestions on how to appropriately participate in public discussions about your work or how handle negative criticism with grace and wisdom?

Readers, do you have any suggestions for writers on how to handle your comments?

As you may have noticed the past few days our ads have not been showing, Google has suspended our account as the site contains pornography.  In particular their was a campfire a few weeks back entitled "lets talk about sex" which had some graphic images inside.  

We use the revenue from the ads to pay for our hosting and all related expenses, as such effective immediately there will be no posting of any images which could be considered pornography. This includes anything on the front page AND inside the campfires as well.

Sorry to be a downer, but thats just how it has to be.

Edit: Although Google considers many things against the rules, the main issue here is straight up pornographic imagery.  I've included a video from Google b/c its kinda cute.

Edit #2: I'm going to re-iterate.  Google considers many many things inappropriate, and I know we don't fit the bill a lot of the time.  The issue here was full on frontal nudity with GIF of Sexual activity - everything else thus far has been a fairly grey area and I'm not saying we can't do them anymore.  The policy change is around pornography only, i.e. no full on pornography or nudity AT ALL, EVER, ANYWHERE.

Its not preferable, but we can do without porn :( as the alternative would be to shut down the site as it does cost money to run.

Link to full Google Policies