I stumbled across Earthquake! By Thallium 81 recently, and was pleasantly surprised.  This particular genre tends to be predictable, but she subverts expectations again and again.  The writing is great and her Bella is strong, dynamic, and independent.  If you haven't read it, I highly recommend you do.  Anyway, it reminded me that I've got a real soft spot for desert island/castaway stories.  I've compiled a rather sad list of the few (very few...exactly two to be precise) that I have read, but if you could recommend any favorite desert island fics,  please do!  I would greatly appreciate it!  Thanks!  

EARTHQUAKE!

By Thallium81

When a virgin is kidnapped in the jungles of Isle Esme, a daring anthropologist rushes in to the rescue. But will they be able to escape the island before falling victim to the predators, natives, and pirates? AH EdwardxBella
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 21 - Words: 37,482 - Reviews: 1149 - Updated: 4-21-09 - Published: 3-3-09 - Bella & Edward - Complete

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4901076/1/EARTHQUAKE

 Hot Landing Zone

By hjb2006

Edward Cullen blames scientist Isabella Swan for getting them stranded on a remote island. But hell, Edward can improvise, adapt, and overcome...as long as Bella stops driving him wild...
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 8 - Words: 25,661 - Reviews: 835 - Published: 11-25-08 - Bella & Edward - Complete

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4676283/1/Hot-Landing-Zone

Good evening!!

Have you all had good weeks?

I'd love to know how we're all getting on:

NinaQ - how goes the ww? Lostgirl - did you get a stationary bike? Kat097 - did you manage to get to the gym?

This week let's share low calorie but super yummy snack ideas :D

We had the best time at our meetup in Charlotte NC last weekend. 

First was lunch at Macs Speed Shop, a motorcycle themed bar.  There was no need to break the ice because when we met we started talking immediately.  Everyone was talking and laughing and it was LOUD.

There was a table next to us of HOT MILITARY GUYS and they were staring at us BLATANTLY .

After lunch we went to the hotel where some of us were staying at and we talked fics, the books, and movies.  Again, it got LOUD.  I don't know why whenever we talked Twilight related things, it just got loud.  LOUD talking and laughing.

We played the Twilight Scene-It game and there were Twilight themed prizes.

Some of us kind of screamed like they won the lottery when they won a prize, but they will remain nameless.

Musicdaydreams flew in from NYC, and the rest of us were from North and South Carolina.

We want to have another meetup to take the place of not having a new Twilight movie in November, so we are thinking about a meetup on November 2 or 9, either in Charlotte NC or Greenville SC.

PS Thank you ADF for letting me post the meetup info and so that that we could meet up with these great local twifans :D

Pics in the comments:

I don't know how to write this without sounding at least a bit bitter. But in reality I'm just disappointed.

i don't understand why fanfic authors don't follow their readers back or at least don't have a locked account on twitter.

for me, if I follow an author I like, it's not like reading a gossip magazine and following your favorite artist, just for the gossip.

It's about talking to them about their fics, how much you enjoy it, saying something you forgot to say on a review.

or talking to that author about another fic you are both reading.

i know it can get confusing if you have thousands of people following you, but at least don't lock the account so you can see when someone mentions you.

people were upset with SM saying she was over Twilight.... In a smaller scale this is very similar. I know authors are not getting paid millions for their fics, but most of them keep writing and enjoy the encouragement the reviewers give you. So why shun your readers? I know it can be time consuming, but a balance can be found.

For all those authors that actually interact with their readers my respect for you is doubled. It's lovely to see that my favorite writers are also nice people.

Edit: I think now those authors will never follow me back. Lol

My rec:

Viewer 258
Author: wuogkat PM
Twilight Fanfic. Special Agent Edward Cullen is assigned to train his former girlfriend, Bella, to mentally jump thru space and time, and collect intelligence for the US government. Science Fiction meets angst. Full Summary in Prologue. AH BxE
Follow/FavoriteRated: Fiction M - English - Sci-Fi/Angst - Chapters: 43 - Words: 135,907 - Reviews: 837 - Favs: 351 - Follows: 511 - Updated: 08-14-13 - Published: 03-24-11 - id: 6845901

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6845901/1/Viewer-258

Happy Free For All!

Elvis Presley Jan 8, 1935 - Aug 16, 1977

Share your favorite Elvis

song, or movie, or picture

Not an Elvis fan?!  (I don't understand the question)

Then share another classic favorite and spread the love

Who can write a quick fic using only Elvis song titles or lyrics?

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!

That's right. We're not going to judge you if you want to know about what your next knitting project should be when you get done with all of these damn baby sweaters.

Maybe that's just me.

Happy Anniversary to Edward&Bella :)

To celebrate, would you share your recs about fics featuring our beloved characters before and after the wedding, during the wedding, after the wedding... your pic!

- Raum

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!

Excellent haul this week!

Read 15 found 8.

Keep the feedback coming on these and past fic dives. I love hearing what you liked or didn't like. Even if it's a "What were you thinking?" :)

Don't forget to Read, Review and tell them ADF sent you!

Swan Lakes Ranch by JRFaab

When Edward's faith is continuously tested, will a move to a ranch in Texas help restore his belief in love once again? Will a little girl who has had to overcome many obstacles, bring two broken hearts together? EPOV/BPOV

Writing is a bit formal. The Cullens have a bit of melodramatic air to them, but I'm hoping that will shake off soon.
 

Under My Nose by gabby1017

Edward Cullen turns thirty in six months and wants to leave the dating scene to find his "Miss Right". Leaving his restaurant behind, he drives a carriage in the French Quarter of New Orleans searching for true love. Who is it? And, will he know when he finds her? Or will she be right under his nose?

I like a spirited Bella. Fun original characters brought in are always a bonus.

Nirvana Next Door by Boom-Boom Jones

"I am going to make myself known to Bella Swan and rock her sexy little world." Edward Masen is seventeen, restricted to four walls, and hormonally stimulated. What else is there besides Bella Swan, the new star of his nightly dreams? -Entry for the Make Me Laugh Contest. AH, Rated M for language.

One-shot. Cute and funny story. Would love to see this continued.

All My Life by Canadoll

When two people meet at an airport and sparks fly, how far will they go to be together when they live on different continents? Australian Edward and Canadian Bella struggle to overcome major obstacles to find the love only they can provide each other. All human - Canon Couples - M for Language and Lemons.

Took a chapter or two for this to grow on me. Aussie Edward. Slooow burn. Really liked it once the story started to flow.

Rear View Mirror by Dishie

Bella enjoys her life as a successful chauffeur. After she's offered a position as the private driver for the Cullen family, her professionalism is challenged when Edward doesn't hide his desire for her. Can she fight her own attraction to the sexy entrepreneur? Will she be able to keep her eyes off the man in the rear view mirror?

Liked this one a lot. Posessive Edward. Unique profession for Bella.

Wild Turkey by Tardis19

Bella Swan's life had been turned upside down, but she hadn't thought things could get worse. She was wrong. Life as she knew it was over the minute her father drove them pass the sign that said Welcome to Wild Turkey Island, Alabama, population 1,200. Yeah, life officially sucked. AH, M for language and possible adult situations, Teen fic.

Usual high school dramz. Little grammar flubs. I like original settings.

Never Let Go by Kare831

Torn apart by life and circumstances, childhood friends cling to a bond that is tested time and time again. Pinkies entwined, they vow to never let go – especially when they need to hold on the most.

Very much a high school romance story, and all the drama that comes with.

Princess B by tea4tulips

Bella runs B. Cakes & Company, a cake decorating business. She wants to live life to the fullest and make her deceased parents proud. Edward is an architect whose world revolves around his daughter. They meet and sparks fly. Fluff and lemons. Daddyward. E/B HEA. AH.

Tea4tulips gave good fluff last week, so I jumped on this one, too!

Thanks for reading and for the great feedback.  ENJOY!