Heya!

So, I just saw that there's a cf a little further down dedicated to the Blue Watch Contest (go check it out, if you haven't already!) 

Since there are a few more contests going on right now, I thought I start one to pimp them out, too :) 

So, if you are looking for something to read, check these out! 

Light The Darkness      (@LTDContest)

Some of the most memorable stories that stay with the reader are ones where the characters have been tested by struggles, by heartbreak, pain or conflict, and make it through to happier times. Are those hope filled endings better because of everything the hero/heroine has endured? Perhaps we can't truly appreciate the light without the darkness for contrast.

The contest is closed for submissions, but you can still vote for your 2 fovorite entries. (Poll closes on Dec 19th)

https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5075458/Light-The-Darkness-contest

Friends To Lovers        (@FriendstoLover) 

“I realized I’m in love. It's always been right in front of me.” - Richelle Mead

Love comes sweetest when it's slow, but there's something to be said for falling so fast you can't control it. Whether it's Edward finding the courage to finally go after Bella, or Emmett having an epiphany about his attraction to Rosalie, we want to see friends that realize they don't want just friendship.

We want to see the change from 'I love you' to 'I'm in love with you'.

We want to see the beginning, the middle, and the type of love that won't end.

The contest is closed for submissions, but you can still vote for your 2 favorite entries.  (Poll closes on Dec 13th)

https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4984599/FriendsToLoversContest

If you know of any more contests you'd like to pimp or see pimped, or maybe want to discuss/share your favorite entry/ies, just come inside! 

(However, pls note that these are both anonymous contests. If you know, or have a guess who a certain entry could belong to, pls keep that to information to yourself. Otherwise, it could lead to the author being dismissed from the contest)

Go read!

*posted with permission from  LJ Summers ;-)

I thought it might be time for a an update on what's happening for our Twilight film alums.

Taylor Lautner is dating his co-star from a film called Tracers, to be released sometime in 2014.  He looks pretty smokin' here, I must say.  Photo taken last night after a concert:

Kristen has a movie to be shown at Sundance, Camp X-ray, about a young soldier at Guantanamo.  It's sure to be controversial.  Here she is:

And Rob is about to film a part in Queen of the Desert with Nicole Kidman, as Lawrence of Arabia.  But his trailer for The Rover should be coming out soon, in January perhaps.  Apocalyptic Austrailian fare:

AND, Kellan has film coming out where he is the title role, Hercules.  Congrats to Kellan!  THe trailer:

Feel free to comment:  

Is Taylor suddenly hot, after all this time? Would you go see a film where Guantanamo is the subject or where Rob has no teeth (The Rover)?  

What is Nikki doing?  Peter?  Esme Elizabeth R.?  Is baby Jackson darlin'?

An actor AH story rec by our own camper Spanglemaker:

Faking It  LINK
By: spanglemaker9
Half of Hollywood's most famous couples are faking it. That's how Bella Swan's publicist convinces her to pretend to date troubled Hollywood bad boy Edward Cullen. And she'll do anything for her band and her music.
Rated: Fiction M - English - Bella, Edward - Chapters: 32 - Words: 144,679 - Reviews: 5,616 - Favs: 8,803 - Follows: 2,958 - Updated: Oct 31, 2009 - Published: Jun 21, 2009 - Status: Complete - id: 5153711 

Diving Deep for Fan Fic Treasures

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

This week I read 12 and found 3. 

Happy Reading! Remember your three R's!

Read, Review & Recommend!

Love Truly, Kiss Slowly by kstewandrpatz
When Edward and Bella meet on a glamorous Christmas gala their attraction toward each other is instantaneous. They spend a magical hour together and begin to dream about a bright future when reality suddenly comes crashing down on two and tears them apart. AH, HEA. Inspired by the 'Dior Homme' campaign film featuring Robert Pattinson.

Whirlwind romance.  Edward works for Bella's father's biggest rival and competitor in a cutthroat industry.

Looking Back by RachelFish
She knew when she met him she wouldn't be able to deny him anything. Is that how she ended up pregnant at 16 and left to handle it alone? Bella raises her daughter with the help of her family... but what about the person who matters most?

I am really enjoying this one.  A bit of angst.  Absentee baby daddy coming back to make amends.

Love Soon by HollBeth
Bella's just a late-twenty-something ready to be in love. Edward's just a college kid ready to be in love. He's sure he found it, she's sure he's wrong. He's all in while she's freaking out. Can she give in and let love win? AH/Romance & Drama, M

Drabble. Older Bella worried about the age difference.

FLASHBACK FIC DIVE:

Step Right Up by FoxxyJ
Quiet Bella Swan ends up the newest member of The Volturi Bros Circus. Friendships unfold as she discovers herself. Edward Cullen has never had to keep his hands to himself, until now. Will the charming trapeze artist control his desires? EXB OOC AH

Oooh. "Magic" makes me all swoony. Love the Cullen's as circus performers!  Wouldn't mind seeing Edward in a body suit.

Dear Mr Masen by jendonna
"Error 434: Reprimanding an executive." Life changing or just stupid? Dear Mr. Masen: A story of unauthorized Internet usage, culinary delights and the goings-on at Cullen, Inc. AH, ExB.

I love the relationship Bella builds with Edward through their e-mail.

I'm Sexy and I Know It! by reyes139
When I walk in the spot, this is what I see. Everybody stops and they staring at me.I got passion in my pants and I ain't afraid to show it...show it...show it...show it... I'm sexy and I know it! humor/romance with crazy thrown in between!

HA!  This one made me laugh out loud a few times.  This silly drabble story makes me want to see Edward wiggling in his sparkly blue Speedo!

ENJOY!

This made me giggle a little too much. I would have done exactly what his wife was doing too, filming and giggle- snorting.

Hey everyone check out the entries for the

Blue Watch One-Shot Contest.

RT Check out the story entries in the Blue Watch Contest. Storm related Twific!

https://www.fanfiction.net/u/5148797/

@TheBlueWatch on Twitter

Blue Watch (or Blue Box) - [Slang] a severe thunderstorm watch.

Welcome to The Blue Watch TwiFic contest!

Thunderstorms. Blizzards. Hurricanes. Duststorms. Tornadoes.

Funnel clouds. Lightning strikes. Destruction, devastation, and irreparable damage.

Hailstones as big as golf balls, rising floodwaters, deadly gale-force winds.

As if severe weather wasn't majestic and inspiring enough on its own, we'll keep a tumblr ( bluewatchcontest.tumblr.com ) loaded with images, songs, quotes and meteorological terminology that will keep your wheels turning. 

Follow us on twitter for the latest updates from your weather boy, Mike Newton: @TheBlueWatch

(posted with permission from VampiresHaveLaws)

Rec :

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9826376/1/Look-How-You-Turned-Out

One of the most upbeat and cleverly written stories you will read -- and by the wonderful Counselor.

If I was going to write another story it would be something like this...
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 49 - Words: 57,523 - Reviews: 4505 - Favs: 634 - Follows: 977 - Updated: 8h ago - Published: Nov 6 - Bella, Edward

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.

Do you write fan fiction?

Give us a little peek!

excerpt / pictease / music / riddle / poem / banners

~ Don't forget to include a link to your story! ~

Anyone still watching The Vampire Diaries besides me? Anyone watching its spinoff, The Originals?

What did y'all think of Thursday's episode of TVD?

(My thoughts are in the comments. Please come chime in!)

Rangers: I tried to use the "Add Tag" button, but nothing happened. Feel free to add tags.

So it's the last regularly scheduled college football weekend. I'm very sad. 

But, it's also conference championships and the final weekend before bowl decisions. I have no dogs in this fight (my team didn't even make a bowl, ugh) but I'll cheer for yours. Come in and tell me what you want to happen.

Here's a picture of my future second husband being pure awesome (number 43).

Welcome to the Feed Your E-Reader

weekly campfire! 

Please post all the fabulous deals you've found this week. And if you pick up a book from a comment inside, please let your fellow campers know you did.

And don't forget to feed the trees, yeah? 

So, I may have celebrated the end of the semester a little too much last night, and I woke up this morning with a pretty massive hangover. Not typically being a big drinker, I HATE being hungover and I get really irritable and act super dramatic. If it didn't make me look like such an idiot, I would be that person walking around inside with sunglasses on and telling everyone to speak to me in hushed tones. It especially annoys me when I am forced to experience hangovers alone. My boyfriend woke up super chipper this morning, and I was just like, "Really? Take your happy attitude and shove it, mister."

I usually rely on super strong coffee and a large fries from Burger King to get me through. What's your hangover cure? 

I've noticed a few times in recent Help Campfires that people were asking for gift-giving advice and I'm sure the rest of us have that person on our list who is hard to shop for. Or maybe, like me, you're just out of creative brain cells and can't come up with one more freaking gift idea. So maybe we can help each other out. Stumped on what to get for your kid's teacher? I bet someone here has a great idea. Your Aunt Cindy, the crazy cat lady? Surely someone else on ADF has had to buy a gift for a crazy cat lady aunt.

So have at it! Ask for suggestions or maybe share some awesome new gift idea you've discovered this season.