I stupidly left my nook at home and I am away for the weekend. Could someone email me the PDF of Blind For All To See? I was in the middle of it. Please pm me if you have it and I can give you my email.  Thank you!!! I am so mad at myself for leaving it!!  

Rec : ugh I can't even think of a rec without my nook since I read so much and forget titles and I don't know if its ok to rec something pulled. So so sorry :(

edit- I can't remember the author but the story has Bella as a lawyer working a case against  voltturi and Edward is a journalist

There's a great forum called TEDWeekends, designed so that people you'd probably love to have the opportunity to sit down and talk with can share "a powerful idea worth spreading." I just watched the TED talk from Frank Warren, the founder of Postsecret.com

In his presentation, he talks about the meaning of secrets, why we are so fascinated by them, and gives many examples of the ones he's received - almost always sent to him anonymously - throughout the years.

(photos courtesy of Frank Warren)

Of course, it's a larger topic in general and a compelling one in everyday life. But I admit I also thought immediately of how many secrets there are to be found in fanfiction: how many plots revolve around or include them; how many characters feel they have to hide or divulge them; even down to how authors & reviewers write online under a pen name.

Three of my favorite quotes to think about from his presentation:

"Sometimes when we think we are keeping a secret, that secret is actually keeping us."

"There are two kinds of secrets, the ones we hide from others, and those we keep from ourselves."

"Secrets can be transformative: Sharing a secret with another person, or just with ourselves, can change who we are."

I know how powerful and moving discovering a secret can feel, whether it's when I see or hear someone else's, or even when I read a character's secret in ff. And the emotions when telling one are so often complex and overwhelming. So I was wondering:

Would you ever send an anonymous postcard to a stranger with your secret on it? Would you post your secret anonymously on a website like his? Would you intentionally incorporate any of your own secrets into your fanfiction story so you could finally 'tell' it?

Hello everyone. 

I need some friendship advice. 

It's quite a long story so I'll post inside. That way no one has to listen to me whine if they don't want to ;)

A rec for your time : 

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7547243/1/All-We-Are

Before I forget, I got the green signal to post this CF a couple of days back, Rangers! If that's not allowed, feel free to delete it. Thanks!

free for all weekend.

no sparkles because this week just doesn't deserve them.

here's to hoping that my birthday week isn't as crappy as this one has been, for both humanity and myself.

use this post to talk about what you're getting me for my birthday or maybe just link to some cool new jams, like the new daft punk that i simply cannot get enough of.

wtvoc ending sentences on prepositions and daft punk fyt:

I caught this preview today. Any movie with Jeff Bridges has a 90% chance of being golden in my book. So list a upcoming movie that you're looking forward to and if possible a movie that you think your best friends should see. My golden Jeff Bridges golden classic is listed inside.

Please educate me on the use of the word "either".

It drives me mad. It is what I think you would call a pet peeve, but I'm not sure, I don't know if I'm right.

I always thought that "either" meant one or the other but lately, every single fan fic authors has used it to signify one and the other.

Is this sentence correct?

Robert and another good looking guy were walking on either side of Dean.

Edited the grammar mistake.
 

Let's talk about English grammar.

After several weeks off, it's that time again!!!

So tonight's episode is all about PROM.  Nothing can go wrong at prom, right?  ;-)   All I know, is Elijah is still with us, thank jeebus!  So come on in here and discuss.  There be SPOILERS up in here, ya'll!

Also, feel free to talk about how awesome this looks.  I volunteer to be queen.  js, js

I just heard about the explosion and I pray you are all safe!I hope you can check in!

West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion

If you need a rec to go with this campfire the obvious choice is Barefoot in Texas by Planetblue

My sincerest apologies that this is late....anyone want to help write a paper on the emperors of Rome? Four hours of this and I am ready to kill myself. lol. I'm kidding.

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

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

If you have requests, questions or amnesia about any other areas in your life we like to answer those as well. I don't care if you want to know about Augustus..or Nero..or Constantine. If it is bothering you, here is the place to ask. We won't judge.

This is your campfire. Ask away! Many people like to answer!

WELCOME TO HELP DESK WEDNESDAY!

In honor of Hump Day, we're gonna play a game!

Last time it was Name That Tune

This time, it's Name That Movie!!!

Give us the Genre, and a few basic clues + we'll take guesses

I'll go first- See the comments + try to guess one of my favorite movies from childhood!

EDIT: It looks as if we all had a great time with movies. Some of these were pretty obscure. Thanks for playing along...

The-Bad-Vampires-Handbook

Author: maxigrumpling PM
Turned by accident, nerdy loner Eddie faints at the sight of blood and wakes, often, at the morgue. There's no handbook for what he's become. When the Cullen's discover him he needs a total vampire makeover and the OCD, hypochondria and his image of what he is all have to go. Bella is given the task of educating him. She thinks he's a joke, but likes the glasses. E/B HEA assured.
Follow/FavoriteRated: Fiction M - English - Romance/Humor - Bella & Edward - Chapters: 18 - Words: 91,107 - Reviews: 557 - Favs: 179 - Follows: 338 - Updated: 04-16-13 - Published: 03-24-13

I think I'd said I couldn't get into it at first, but now I'm liking it. Anyone else reading it?

hm, why can't i get the pics I chose to show

Hey guys, I was wondering if you know any well-written (and if possible, completed) fanfics where Edward is really witty and playful, and just being so wonderfully cheeky and boy-ish? I'm thinking something along the lines of Edward from The Best I Ever Had, and Bright like the Sun. There was also a fanfic I read a while ago where Bella moved to Tennessee and met class clown Edward, and there was something about him keeping a picture of Bella from her middle school graduation...? (The name escaped me for the moment). 

Anyways, I would love to hear what some of you come up with! 

My rec: Through the Oak Door (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6530453/1/Through-the-Oak-Door). Ugh, this Edward makes me wanna melt because he's so sweet and funny and cute and we all need an Edward like that in our life(: 

http://blogs.indiewire.com/animationscoop/ruth-clampetts-animate-me

I didn't even know she'd pulled to publish.  At least she admits it started as fanfic.

I know when this phenomenon first started, many if not most people were vehemently opposed to it but it seems to me that opinions are softening.  What do you think? 

(That nail color looks like OPI's I'm Really Not A Waitress."

ETA:   This campfire is exactly why I love ADF.  Widely divergent points of view were expressed so intelligently and thoughtfully without (much) rancor.  This is such an amazing place.  Thanks again to the Rangers who have made and maintain this very special place.

Hey guys, I've been reading twilight fanfiction for the past 3 years and my favorite types are always the High School genre AU/AH (doesnt matter). But it's always hard for me to find good ones because there's so many bad cliches, and I'm really picky about the fics I read. I wanna know if these pet peeves of mine also bothered you when you read the High School types, because this is a rant that's been coming for a long time for me ow :D 

1. Bella and Edward (especially Edward) are sex fanatics-- I don't know how many stories I've read where the entire plot is centered around sex. Yes, I get that they're in high school and teenagers have sex, but some of these fics take it to a whole new level. I love smut as much as the next girl, but when I'm reading 5+ chapters of straight smut which contributed little to the plot overall, I find myself scrolling through them. Also, I hate (hate hate hate) in fics how it seemed like all people are concerned about is who's doing whom. Like, that's all Alice and Rose would talk about and do with their partners. If there's a scene that mentions them, THEY ARE PROBABLY HAVING SEX IN THE ROOM UPSTAIRS WITH JASPER/EMMETT. It's very one-dimensional for me. For me, less is sometimes more ;)  

2. Edward as a man-whore--I'm sure a lot of you are familiar with this. Edward's a slut who shagged the entire school and has his own little harem following him. He's cocky, rude, BUT HE TOTALLY WANTS THE NEW GIRL (aka. Bella). I don't know about you, but this is very unrealistic for me and I get bored of it real quick because it usually leads to him wanting to have sex with Bella and ta-da! We have cliche number 1 now! 

3. This one is probably the most irksome one and it's a characterization problem. A lot of the times I feel like the characters don't sound like high school kids at all. Unless you writting canon vamp-ward, then the line "You are my life now." should not even make an appearance in the fic at all. What sort of a 17 year old human boy would say that?! There's other ways to express how important someone is in your life without having to use these cheesy/cringed worthy lines (not to mentioned how awkward it sounds). Also I hate it when Edward and Bella first meet and they INSTANTLY FALL IN LOVE. Some initial attraction I understand, but if it's monologue after monologue about how sexy/hot Edward/Bella is and how they day dream about each other and have no life outside of how hot the other person is, I get mad bored. I'll rather see it slowly developed over time than have them be in love by the end of the week. Also, I hate it when Edward is a totally asshole to Bella, and she is still thinking about how hot he is everytime she sees him. 

But of course there are fanastics high school fics too. I recently finished Elemental and even though it's about Witches, there's still an element of highschool since everyone is in their teens. What I love about this fic is that Edward is normal, aka realistic, protrayal of an adolescent boy. He's arrogant, sometimes rude and implusive, and is insecure at times while still managing to be sweet and compassionate (of course, it takes time for that side to come out, as do many teen boys in real life). AND NOT A SEX GOD. Also, I like the gradual steps they take to end up together. None of the "Hey I just met you and I think I love you and want to shag you." No. Best of all, when he's a being a douche to Bella, she doesn't take it lying down and despite her initial attraction to Edward, knows that he's being an asshole and fights back. Gotta love a girl with some spunk. 

Okay having said that, I totally recommend Elemental if you're sick of a lot of high school cliches (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5241793/1/Elemental), and tell me what your least favorite cliches for high school fics are! And if you know any decent HS fics that wouldn't make me wanna pull my hair out of frustration :D 

Have a good day! 

We're all shocked and praying for Boston right now. Obviously a lot of us find comfort in talking to others when something like this happens. Please feel free to offer thoughts, prayers, whatever you need to here. Boston campers, I hope you and your loved ones are safe.

purple eta:

please consider donating to the red cross whether it's blood or a dollar. if you're anti red cross, then please consider donating to your local hospital anyway. every fifty-six days. 

if you're looking for anyone in boston, try this hotline for information: (617) 635-4500.

other resources: 

• 1-800-494-TIPS (TIPS=8477) for information/reports of suspicious activity potentially related to today’s events
• Google Person Finder (to search for someone/check-in) 
• Google Doc if you are in Boston and need a place to stay 
• Google Doc if you are in Boston and can offer a place to stay
• Red Cross’ Safe and Well checkin site

mass gen's facebook and hospital website. they request you wait to donate maybe next week or the week after; the need will be just as great!

please, everyone. stay safe, don't be a dick in light of this tragedy, and internet communicate responsibly. thanks, your rangers