So, I plowed through the entire Hunger Games series this weekend. It was awesome, much better than I remember (okay, I still have to finish Mockingjay, but I that will happen tonight), and I kind of love Katniss. So of course, the next stop is fic. I don't feel the desperate need to find fic, like I did with Twilight, but I would love to read some post Mockingjay fic (after events, before epilogue) that is just spectacular. I would love it to be Katniss/Peeta, or maybe Katniss/Haymitch (which, I think Woody Harrelson was perfect casting, OMG), or even, dare I say, Peeta/Haymitch?

The only thing I don't want is any of them with Gale. Ugh. Gale can suck rocks. He can be a friend (he was a bad friend), but that is it. A pox on Gale.

So, there you go? I want to go through the tags, of course, and I'll check out any master lists I can find, but I would love a point in the right direction.

My rec!

I have recently been somewhat enamored of Honeybeemeadows, who wrote the lovely Chalk, and is writing the wonderful The Other Way. That Edward is full of delicious angst, and also tattoos. Delightful!

* Unoriginal, yes, but I've been saying it all weekend.

I think Kagen Mo might be tied up today, so I'm gonna step in in her absence.

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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.

So come on in and see who won the crown this week!

This O/S got me thinking.. .Have you ever felt you're ignoring your family and friends because of your online addiction? What do you do when you feel like that? Do you change your pattern or you're too much addicted?

A-Christmas-Present

Bella Cullen is a crazy, obsessed fan of superstar Jacob Black and spends hours in talking about him on internet. This annoys her husband Edward Cullen a lot. But one incident changes everything. What's that? O/S

Asking for help is not something I do very often and it makes me uncomfortable.  (Yep--I know it's something I shouldn't feel bad about, and I need to get over it.)  So ... deep breath ....

I'm hoping someone here can point me in the right direction.  After over a year, I'm finally ready to post a new story and cannot seem to find anyone who's taking banner requests.  

If a friendly camper or ranger could point me in the right direction, I'd very much appreciate it. 

Thanks in advance.

Hi :) I'm in real depression these days (yes, the ex-BFF problems have become even worse. Much worse) so what does a citizen of a financially struggling country do in such circumstances? Book trips abroad! Two nights in Crete at the end of April and four nights in Milan at the end of June to see MUSE!!!!

I tried to book the tickets for their concert, but I can't figure out which ones to choose. Camilla, Raum, help please?

Prato € 63.25

Tribuna Ovest Numerata € 71.88

Tribune Est € 66.13

Curva Nord Numerata € 54.63

Does anyone have any clue what would be best? Thanks :)\

Angsty Edward expressing me:

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Well, at least Robert seems to have a good time in Australia

I don't know how dependable  Hollywood crush is, but here Naomi Watts, interviewed at the Sundance Festival, says that Rob's participation is not sure . Does anybody knows more?

With how global our little fan fiction niche is (thanks P2P peeps! and 50!). I can't help but flash to a fic or so when I hear about something or read something and wonder if it was fic influenced or vice versa.

I somehow came across this article More NYU and Columbia female students or 'sugar babies' are seeking 'sugar daddies' to pay for rising school costs and immediately thought of a fic. Took me awhile because it hasn't updated in awhile but it hit me. A May to December Romance. Same concept. Same schools. It was just funny to notice the similarities.
 

What have you come across that's made you go hmm was that I fic, inspired by a fic, I wonder if that non-fic person skimmed a fic, etc?

So.

I've been having a bit of fun entering a few flashfiction comps and stuff lately, and it got me thinking ... but I don't want to go to a heap of effort if no one is interested.

So, here's my question:

If I set up a fanfic flash-fic blog, would you a) write for it, and/or b) read and vote for the entries?

I'm thinking fortnightly, I'm thinking 100-200 word entries in a 24 hour period, so our friends all over the globe can play. I'm thinking a judge picks their top five entries, and then everybody votes on these finalists. I'm thinking the winner each time gets to a) pick the next prompt, and b) choose the next set of finalists.

I'm thinking I'd love to see people tweeting the heck out of it.

So, let me know in the comments if you'd participate, if you have any sugeestions for how I could make this work, or if you think I'm just crazy and should take my bat and ball and go home.

Here's a rec or two, just 'cause I want to, and they're bloody awesome pieces of writing...

Love In Idleness. "...for aught that I could ever read/Could ever hear by tale or history/The course of true love never did run smooth." A little Edward. A little Bella. A few fairies, and a robot. Into the woods we go. Twilight meets A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Beneath this Sky. 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.

I spent yesterday changing the unused diningroom into " a place of her own" for myself. I find myself borrowing the kitchen table to work on my jewelry, leaving piles of art projects in my bedroom & the dining table. So I decided to take claim of this room for myself alone. The seldom used table is my workstation. The bookcase is my paint & supplies shelves. My easel placed for morning sun. And my laptop placed on a clean & uncluttered simple desk.

So, how many of you have "a place of her own"? Do you find it a necessity to complete who you are & what you can be? Or do you find a laptop on your lap enough? That everyday family chaos is simulating and bolsters your happiness.

I want to know how Jandco (and her cat scratch fever) is feeling this weekend?!

What do you want to know?

What do you want to share?

come on in, it's Free For All!

Have you read a fic where Edward and Bella are in a relationship, Bella lied to Edward and Edward left her? When I say lie, I mean lie for months about something unforgivable. It could be cheating but the deception could be based on anything. In fact, I'd prefer if it wasn't about cheating.

Is this uncommon in fics? If not, I'm wondering how authors developed the situation, described all the emotions involved in the lie and cover ups, built up the betrayal before revealing the truth, then created a possible reconciliation.

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The Twilight Train

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8820912/1/The-Twilight-Train

Edward joins his family to celebrate Alice's wedding on a cross-country train trip. Bella left Edward 5 years before and he doesn't believe in miracles anymore. Can a father's love and a pixie sister make everything right again? The Christmas train, twilight style. Guaranteed happy ending. AH M

If you have any mafia stories please inbox me.

AvengeRanger Edit:

It's Free For All and the most amazing WTVOC has a thing about not needing a rec for even these kinds of posts.

But.

It's really polite if you would engage in quid pro quo as per the Rules.

P.S. I do appreciate your referral to your PMs rather than email. Thank you.

Come and share your successes!

This weeks challenge: Tips for Better Living (also a great fanfic)

I got back on the wagon this week and have exercised willpower beyond my usual ability. I made a few changes that seem to have worked.

If you could give one other person in this campfire a tip to help them acheive their goal, what would it be?

No, not THAT Flo.  I'm talking about your favorite aunt.  You know the one.  

The lady we all love to hate.  I ran across this little gem the other day and I almost died.  So come on in and post your favorite T-O-M jokes, gifs, skits, or TMI/Most embarrassing moments.  

Listen, if you're a woman, you are a treasure trove of this kind of info just waiting to be shared!  Come on!  You know what they say about common suffering bringing people together.  So let's have a good old fashioned girl bonding campfire!  

And remember, don't let yourself get over-tired, emotionally upset, or catch cold.  You can bounce along on horseback all you want, it's going to extremes that's WRONG.  More educational info here, from Walt Disney, himself.  ;)

IT'S BACK ON! 

COME ON IN AND SQUEE WITH YOUR FELLOW CAMPERS!

YOU KNOW THE DRILL.

THERE WILL BE SPOILERS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO CAN'T WATCH THE SHOW AT 8 PM EST. 

TVD IS BACK ON! WOOHOO!!