It's June 21st here in the states-

This is the Summer Solstice aka the Beginning of Summer

Let's see what your summer music is, shall we-

I give you Dj Jazzy Jeff + The Fresh Prince's 'Summertime' to kick this off

Oh and if anyone is up to dancing naked under the moon in celebration of the Pagan Holiday, you let me know

J

I don't particularly love it, but I like it much more than the previous ones. To make it interactive, let's vote if he should plug his eyebrows.

Me: yes.

Original version

Stolen version

To make this interactive: With all the consistent thefts, do you think authors will be leaving ffnet? Have you considered leaving? What repercussions do you think this has for the fandom? 

Yup! It's been taken down!

Recommendation: 

Leaves of Grass - Nauticalmass - After returning from Italy, Bella's not sure if she can still love Edward. The next morning, she awakens in an unimaginable time and place: Houston, 1862. When she encounters a member of the Cullen family as a human, how far will she follow her heart? B/J

I've been putting off reading the end of Beneath this Sky because I really don't want it to end. 

I seriously think I might cry, not because it's sad (though it might be, how would I know since I haven't read it?!) but because it's ending. 

This, after reading comments from some people that suggest there are no more good stories/well-written fics out there. 

WHAT? lol. I want to tell these people that personal preference and not finding a story that interests you is not the same thing as no more quality writing. 

This fandom is full of quality writing. Still. Every day.

Quality writing is creating well-rounded, dynamic characters; setting a tone that either mirrors or contrasts with the story; a consistent, strong voice; setting good, visual scenes; believable dialogue; consistent characters who grow (or don't grow, depending on the intention); finding the right words to string together to get the point across without having to do too much "telling"; holding back the prose (good editing), even when it's difficult; depth and layers of character and/or plot...   

I could go on, but I won't. The point is, I see stories that have all of this and more. Stories that sometimes make me think: "Why is this person wirting fanfiction and not publishing a million things?" And even at times when I don't finish a story because the plot is not for me, I can't deny that the writing is wonderful. 

So... I suppose this campfire has two objectives. 

1. What is good writing to you? Link to a recent story (WIP or complete) or two that you think is/are an example of quality writing. 

2. Has there ever been a story that you did not want to end? that you still wish would continue in some way be it by epilogue, future-take, or sequel? Was it the plot you wanted to see more of? Characters you did not want to let go of? 

Beneath this Sky » by Bedelia
Nineteen years ago, time unraveled. In a changed world, Bella fights to save a man from the past and a girl with no future. AU.
Twilight - Fiction Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 100,653 - Reviews: 1021 - Updated: 6-18-13 - Published: 8-5-12 - - Bella/Edward - Complete

Ranger Edit: Please keep discussion friendly and for what the campfire was intended. Thank you.

It’s that time of the year again! Smutty time! Fill out a Student Application today!

Curious about what you’ll be getting? Check out SmutU from 2010, 2011, and 2012.

What do you get as a student? Interact privately with your fellow classmates and professors. Write smut, read smut, talk smut all summer long.

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Professors

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Classes start the first weekend of July!

Posted with permission by LJ Summers

IT'S PAST 12 EASTERN TIME SO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS?

TODAY IS EDWARD CULLEN'S BIRTHDAY!!!!

TODAY IS ALSO....MY BIRTHDAY!!! this could very well be a cry for attention but come on, every girl deserves attention on her birthday. Especially when she turns....28. Gasp!

To make this interactive, what do you love most about Edward?

(Psst, as for me, some eye candy will do ;P)

Is anyone else having trouble accessing ff tonight?  This is the msg I get when I try:

Oops! Google Chrome could not connect to www.fanfiction.net

Other users are also experiencing difficulties connecting to this site, so you may have to wait a few minutes.

This is really messing with my plans for an evening of reading!  I might have to read a real book.....

My rec -- but I can't link it, unfortunately!

Story: He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

Chapter 15 Title: Chapter 15

Category: Twilight

Character(s): Bella & Edward

Words: 6,091
Genre(s): Humor/Romance
Rating: Rated: M

Summary: Bella is stuck in a rut. Just when things seem the lowest, in walks
smooth and sexy Edward Cullen, a hotshot lawyer and frequent customer of the
flower shop Bella works at. Smart girls don't fall for guys like him, but he
might turn out to be exactly what she needs.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4556301/15/

I don't have the name. I just have like a little summary of the story. It goes like this:

Edward becomes a famous star movie (not 100% sure he could be a singer) anyways he is from a small town of forks but as he becomes famous he stops communicating with his parents and friends and BFF Bella one day Edward gets bad news from his doctor he has cancer and he gives up his star life to go home and make amends with his family he brings his agent / friend Emmett with him I know when he goes home Bella is really pissed at him and he finds it hard to win her over that's all I can remember can anyone help?

Please, I'm dying to read this story and no one seems to know... :(

EDIT!

I didn't know about the rules here. I'm sorry I didn't post a rec, like you all stated the rules were. I had never posted a campfire before, so...

Anyway, I'm editing this to add a rec, following the rules.

Fearless » by mygoldeneyedangel

After being adopted by Carlisle, Edward moves to Forks. There, he meets Bella and she is determined to fight his hidden monsters. AH
Twilight - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 29 - Words: 99,828 - Reviews: 623 - Updated: 9-5-10 - Published: 1-4-09 - - Edward/Bella - Complete

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4770452/1/Fearless

Fifty has its director!

E L James, the author of the best selling franchise Fifty Shades of Grey, has remained tight-lipped about the upcoming film adaptation – until now.

On Wednesday, James, 50, revealed on Twitter that the movie had finally found its director.

"I'm delighted & thrilled to let you guys know that Sam Taylor-Johnson has agreed to direct the film of Fifty Shades of Grey," James Tweeted.

Taylor-Johnson, 46, – who is also professionally known as Sam Taylor-Wood – made her directorial debut in 2008 with Nowhere Boy, a film about John Lennon's childhood.

Her relationship with that film's 23-year-old star, Aaron Johnson, made headlines when the couple tied the knot in 2012 despite a 23-year age difference. She also directed a short film called Daydream which starred Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders's ex-wife, Liberty Ross.

As far as who will play Shades's leading roles, Alex Pettyfer has reportedly shot an audition scene, while Emma Watson denied rumors she'd been cast as the stunning but impressionable Anatasia Steele.

i really hope Aaron Johnson gets the role of Fifty, NGL

Today, let's play Pscyhic

If you could go back in time and offer advice to your younger self-what would you say?

Mine's inside

**Edit: You don't have to choose the same format I did-

**EDIT part 2: Idea Inspired by my twitter conversation with WriteOnTime + WhatsMyNom 

Hello Campers,

I was looking through the MasterFicList, namely at the Sickwards Fics, and remembered that I never got a chance to start Ugly and now it's not up on FF anymore. Does anybody perhaps have a copy? And is it a good read?

Thank you!

Ugly by Silver Sniper of Night

Summary: "They say beauty is only skin deep. Well, I'm not sure about that." A woman who sees the world in perfection and imperfection, and the man who cannot see either, find they have more in common than they could have believed.

Two recs for your time:

There's a Word for It  WIP
by eiluned price
I hadn't liked 17-year-old boys even when I was 17. So what is it about Edward Cullen that's so compelling? Whatever it is, I can't afford to find out.
Rated: Fiction M - English - Romance/Drama - Bella & Edward - Chapters: 6 - Words: 35,692 - Reviews: 355 - Favs: 206 - Follows: 394 - Updated: 05-25-13 - Published: 02-26-13 - id: 9051652

Rise COMPLETE
by Rochelle Allison 
Bella is a bad boy's girl, living a life she no longer wants. She's trapped, until one of the things that keeps her confined - her bodyguard - becomes the very thing that could set her free.
Rated: Fiction M - English - Drama/Romance - Bella & Edward - Chapters: 26 - Words: 57,852 - Reviews: 4,693 - Favs: 1,940 - Follows: 1,320 - Updated: 11-13-12 - Published: 10-15-12 - Status: Complete - id: 8612205

So I just got home from seeing Man of Steel a bit ago.

And can I just say...Lord, Bless the British for bringing such a fine man into the world. 

Now that I have your attention, I'm looking for Superman/Batman fanfiction. Particularly stuff that involves nekkid/sexy times with one of them. The good stuff. ;)

my rec:

Poison Pen by GenkaiFan

Harry has had enough of seeing his reputation shredded in the Daily Prophet and decides to do something about it. Only he decides to embrace his Slytherin side to rectify matters.
Rated: Fiction T - English - Drama/Humor - Harry P. - Chapters: 32 - Words: 74,506 - Reviews: 7,210 - Favs: 10,631 - Follows: 5,238 - Updated: 06-21-10 - Published: 12-03-09 - Status: Complete

So, how many remember this graphic from the olden days? Since it has been a while since I did a rec campfire I thought that I would reach into the archives (my photobucket) and pull out an oldie but a goodie. Now. Without further ado....

Tell us what you are reading RIGHT NOW!
 

• You can give us your entire reading list
• You can give us what we SHOULD be reading
• You can give us a great book you just picked up at a tag sale

Anything you would like to recommend!

Special assignment: What one fanfic or book would you LOVE to discuss with a book club over wine and snacks? What one person would you love to attend your book club?

I'll try once again to do these once a week based on the turnout. They were kind of slow for a while so I am hoping that we are ready to read new things!