As we're all from different walks of life, I want to fill you in on the happenings at Chez Cherry and get some no holds barred advice.

Some of you may have gone through similar situations and all advice is welcome-

Story on inside

Thanks-

J

**Thanks wtvoc for the approval on this**

POST, LINK AND DISCUSS TODAY'S UPDATES!

hey everyone!!

so the other day guess what i was thinking about?

(yeah, BIG surprise there)

so i realised....we all live in different corners of the world and guess what....

All of us eat amazingly Yummy Food!!!

I am sadly a vegetarian who doesn't even eat egg... *pouts*

SO, tell me campers, do you have a recipie for me??

I wanna learn all different types of cuisines...

Lets have FOOD CAMPFIRE...

Come on in and Share some Delish goodness....

The forest is Quid Pro Quo, so you get to learn Indian dishes from me (i only know the vegetarian ones sadly)....

P.S. i actually found a font called chinese take-out font, its on the first pic..LOL!!

A LOT of people have PM'd me about this this week so here it is!!

As always, the weekly help desk is your place to ask questions:

Did you forget the name of a fanfic?

Do you have a request for a special kind of fanfic?

Do you want to know what happened to an author or a story?

Do you have a question about ADF's rules and how it works?

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

Honestly, you can ask about anything here. It is most fun when we can help lots of people!

HIP HIP HOORAY, IT'S THE HELP DESK! WOOHOO!

DO NOT ask me why but i just re read some of new moon again.

great.  all i got out of it was remembering WHY I HATE jacob! god and bella .. seriously, i love the forest and im a total closet ff freak but the books? BOOO!

to keep this hateful, mean, and spiteful campfire interactive - who is your least favorite character and why?

wait do i have to rec something? cos i only rec rochelle allison - have you guys read her last update on appease?! HAVE YOU?!

As most of you know by now, author Ray Bradbury has passed away.  Ray Bradbury's prolific career as a writer spanned nearly 80 years and I dare say he could be called the father of modern-day science fiction as we know it. He is best known for the classic novel Farenheit 451 (about a future in which books are banned) but his writing spanned many genres including fantasy, horror and science fiction. Whether you have read his work or not you have more than likely been touched by his influence in either literature, film or television (many of his works have been adapted for both television and screen).

Personally, I think what set him apart was that he gave us visions of ourselves and our possible futures in ways that managed to be touching and moving rather than gruesome or shocking. His work could bring you to tears (The Fog Horn, There Will Come Soft Rains), make you smile and laugh (I Sing the Body Electric), or frighten you in a good old-fashioned way (Something Wicked This Way Comes).

Use this campfire to come share your thoughts/stories/memories. What's your favorite work of his? Favorite quote? How did you first discover his writing? Etc, etc.

*Hope this post is okay considering who this is. If not, you have my apologies.

**We need a death tag. Sadly.

Ranger Edit: Made a RIP tag. Sadly. :(

~e

HYDRAULIC 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I have never been so EXCITED in all my days!!!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4931075/38/   

She will be finishing the story!!!!!!   https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cVScHFOCjDM/TXbb7n0R60I/AAAAAAAACQI/D4awiZiU5bQ/hydraulic_level_5_banner.jpg

My new all time favorite is now...http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7771737/1/bHigh_b_bFidelity_b 

High Fidelity!!! Amazing story!!! Such a happy day in the forest!!

Something has happened.  I don't know if it was because Venus passed in front of the sun or what but...

Hydraulic Level 5 updated!!!!

Chapter 38 - Life Vest

To make this interactive, what fanfic have you been waiting for an update to?  When was it last updated?  Why do you love it?

Or if you've read the update, come in and discuss.  (Warning: spoiler may reside inside.)

ask wtvoc

i'll answer it all. 

unless it's a medical question, which would probs get the answer "go see yo doctah".

harvey and mike for your time:

Hi ya...

So I'm new to the forest and I've got a question or two. Well, just one so far. Is there anyway to increase the text size on a posted fic? I'm sitting about 8 feet away from my TV screen (which is doubling as a comp. monitor) and the print is a tad small. And my eye sight is a tad suckish. Any help??

My Rec is for a completed fic that totally owned me, Dirt Roads by the winehoes. Go find it!

Okay, I just got into an argument at work with on of our admins over 50 Shades of Grey. I was like you know it's aTwilight fanfic called Master of the Universe... This lady starts saying it has nothing to do with Twilight there aren't even vampires in it. So then I tried to explain fanfiction in general she literally became more enraged saying this was some brilliant book... My intern then joined the conversation saying everyone has an opinion if it's a fic or not... This basically was a losing battle... To make this interactive do you guys ever try to explain a fandom and do people understand it?? 

My rec is:

Brighter, Appease by Rochelle Allison

(I'm on my phone so I can't link it...)

I've been looking for Sex On Fire forever, does anyone have a complete pdf?

MY REC.

Dusty Author: YellowBella PM
She loves him. He loves her crazy. She's a hopeless romantic. He's just hopeless. She's afraid to let go. He won't let her. A story about a silly girl in love with a foolish boy. Here, forever is a lie. TeamBella23 - the realist and YellowGlue - the poet.

This fic is still in progress, but it's one of the best i've ever read!

I am dubbing this the Megsfail CF.  I was full of fail yesterday, so here you go:

We're opening up the Kitchen to ALL FANDOM NEEDS!! 

Having a problem with wording reviews or review replies? 

Thinking about starting a new contest but want to run it by some campers first? 

Come on in and discuss anything fandom related, and hopefully leave with a well-done idea!

And the Plot Thickens...

A cooking ground for writers

What we’re cookin’...

• Plot Bunnies! Ever have a plot bunny that needed some spice? Who said anything about too many cooks? The more the merrier, here! Bring your undercooked plots or ideas, and help others hash out their stories, too.

• Your Characters! Feel like your characters are just skin and bones? Come chat with your friends and see if they can help you create the perfect recipe for meaty greatness.

• Basically anything related to your fic that you need help with!

Allergies...

• We’re allergic to negativity! Constructive criticism and suggestions are welcome, but please try to stay positive and productive!

• And pilfering, too! There will be plenty of story ideas being discussed, so please stay respectful to your fellow authors by not using another's idea as your own - unless given explicit permission by the author first and then giving due credit, of course. No eating off someone else’s plate unless they say you can!

Food Bank...

• Donations! Have some untouched plot ingredients that have been sitting in your cabinet for far too long? Come drop them off at our Food Bank and help another hungry author!

• Pick up! Need some ingredients for your writing? See what ideas have been left for a good home.

You’ve given us an excuse to use the kitchen for the first time.

So, come on in and share your ideas! Maybe someone will have that perfect plot point that pushes your story from good to great, and hopefully you’ll be able to do the same for a fellow author!

Wassup yo?

It's time to play a game!

Let's have a FIC SCAVENGER HUNT!

List 1 to 3 items or lines from a story and campers can go on a scavenger hunt. 

You can use lines, items used in the story, a picture (let's keep it to just one pic per scavenger hunt), you can use ANYTHING to make us guess the fic!

More points to those who actually make us search and find. (Not really, I don't keep score on these games every week.)

Campers, you are to respond with the titles of the story....the only thing is YOU have to LIST ALL ANSWERS! No one liners coming from those who are searching for fics....

Here's an example:

1)   “I’m sorry,” I say, clearing my throat, and my first thought is to round the table and swoop her up…or something. Then I realize that I don’t have to. Not anymore. She can come to me. So, I scoot out my chair and give her a raised eyebrow as I tap my thigh. She smiles widely and hurries over, eliciting a quiet grunt from me when she plops down on my lap, one leg on either side of me. “Good morning, Daddy,” she whispers.

2) 

3) Charles, chef to the royals.

Answers:

1)  Lines from the fic called More by CaraNo

2) Edward's Starbucks cup art from Animate Me.

3) Charles from Royal Rebellions

Get it? Got it? Good! Let's play!

P.S. You know you don't really have to follow the rule of must answer all three to answer right? Just thought it would make it more interesting!

POST, LINK AND DISCUSS TODAYS UPDATES!!

So, after nearly two-and-a-half grueling weeks, I've read the published books of A Song of Ice and Fire series.  I'm here to talk about

A Dance with Dragons

I want to know what you guys thought of this last installment.  I've got questions and ponderings inside, so BEWARE if you haven't read this because there will be spoilers.

(And I'm not clever enough to add a bunch of funny tags, sorry :))

Hello, 

I hope everything is alright with you guys, I've been real busy with work and haven't been much around, and just now when I tred to read an update by 107yearoldvirgin couldn't find her stories, or her profile en facebook or in FF.net 

Does someone knows anything about her?, I'm sorry if this is old news for you guys, but she is one of my favorite authors of all times and I would like to know if she's leaving the fandom?

Thank you for atention a colaboration.

I don't know if I need to recc somtehing but here is my recc:

Brown Eyes and Stalkerboy by Pandora's Box Is Heavy 

"Who said I had a motive?" he asks."Why'd you ask me out, Stalkerboy?""That's simple," he shrugs turning to me. "I wanted to get into your pants."I don't think before I act. I punch the douche in his mouth. And he has the gall to look surprised.
Rated: Fiction M - English - Humor/Romance - Bella & Edward - Reviews: 1,061 - Chapters: 31 - Words: 37,486 - Updated: 04-21-12 - Published: 11-21-11 - Status: Complete

ETA. Have to go back to work,be back in a few hours... but if anyone knows anything I'd really appreciate your colaboration.. thank you!

This is a community of teachers (certified and not) and students (young and old). We have all been brought together by one common denominator: our love for writing. And with that comes our joy for reading and our want for improving. Where would we be today without the education we received as a child? It’s a tough time right now, and we’re here hoping to help a classroom suffer just a little bit less.

With just a minimum donation of $5.00, you can help teachers and students worldwide and receive a yearbook of stories written by your fellow community members. Alternatively, you can also donate a story into the end of the summer compilation. Either way, your contribution will be greatly appreciated.

More information posted at: http://projectteambeta.com/back-to-school-fundraiser/

Events

June 30 - Pledge-a-thon with LyricalKris - Goal: $200

• Live interview and chat at 2pm PST

July 14 - Pledge-a-thon with Ooza - Goal: $250

• Live interview and chat at 2pm PST

August 11 - Special Iron Pen Challenge - 1st Prize: $25

August 18 - Pledge-a-thon with Lady Gwynedd - Goal: $200

• Trivia Game at 2pm PST where you could win an illustrated, signed hard copy of one of Lady Gwynedd's stories. 

Posted with permission by LJ Summers

Tell us what you are reading RIGHT NOW!

Books and Fanfiction alike

Please link if you are reading fanfiction or give us a nice summary if you are reading a book. We also LOVE reviews, so tell us what you think of what you are reading!

Special Assignment:

Um, anything really super good

ANY recs are GOOD recs in the WEEKLY REC!

*This is late because I was out drinking with my girlfriends. I am a little tippy. Okay. I am a lot of tippy. But I get things done. Don't ever say I don't. It may be late, but I am here. I said to myself after drink number four, I said, "Emibella, you have to get home and put up the weekly rec post. People are counting on you." I did. Honest. Only I didn't call myself Emibella, I used my name. That isn't true either, I didn't refer to myself at all. I just knew that I couldn't let you down. You know what that means? That means you have to POST A REC. DO IT FOR YOUR FELLOW CAMPERS. DO IT FOR TIPPY EMIBELLA. I am going to get some water now. Have a good evening. Rec me good fic because I need it. Last week I tried like seven things and didn't like any. Really! So yep, something good. Help me out. You know I love you. Says so on the tag. Well, it says "Esme" but that's what wolvesnvamps calls me so, yeah, I love you.

Emibella's morning after edit:  My deepest apologies. How embarrassing.

God bless the camper(s) that first posted pictures of David Gandy.  He has become practically every male protagonist/hero in every book/story I read these days.  

He can even pass as a more than adequate Jamie Fraser (with a little red hair of course) ... 

(Come inside and see what other literary heroes David embodies)

Who would you cast as the lead in your favorite book/story?