Have you ever read something that you never thought you'd enjoy?

I am not a sci-fi fan at all...actually, now that I think about it I am not a supernatural fan so it's amazing that I have such a love for Twilight!

That being said...I have spent the last day or so completely engrossed in the story below. The writing is phenomenal. The author has developed both the setting and unique characters so beautifully. She is descriptive without going overboard and I am absolutely captivated.

Written in the Stars »
Edward is king of a dying race, his planet torn by civil war. Bella is abducted to become his bride. From college student to Queen... Can she learn to love this strange man and help save his people? AU/OOC. Rated M for lemons, violence and mature themes.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 5 - Words: 27,748 - Reviews: 249 - Updated: 11-2-11 - Published: 10-28-11 - Edward & Bella

I'm asking that you give this really great fic a chance and share inside something that you absolutely adore that you'd never thought you'd enjoy!

Earlier today I watched the Hand and Footprint ceremony for Twilight at the Chinese Theater in L.A. (via a live internet feed) where Kristen, Rob, and Taylor were "immortalized". It was pretty cool. 

After the ceremony, all three stayed behind for several minutes to sign autographs and take photos with fans. Of all the actors, I noticed that the camera stayed on Robert the ENTIRE time as he mingled amongst fans...

The camera would do a wide shot of the audience but then pan right back to Rob. Not once did it pan over to Kristen or Taylor. Hmmm... curious. I thought, 'well I guess camera guy knows that Rob's the real moneymaker'. Then that got me thinking - Would the Twilight franchise be nearly as profitable today as it would have been without Rob? In other words, could Edward have been played by any one else in the films and still end up being as widely successful as it is today? 

This is just speculation of course, but having seen all the films to date, I wonder if Rob is the only reason for the movie franchise's mega success. For Twilight's casting, or even New Moon's, imagine Bella as, say, ....Emily Browning and Taylor as some other actor, I can still envision the franchise being widely successful (in terms of profits and popularity). Without Rob? Not so much. There are certain qualities about him (physical appeal, public persona, British-hunky-ness, take your pick) that make him seem irreplacable. Like, he was the only one who could have brought Edward to life from books to screen.  Without his involvement, I personally may not have seen any of the films or read the books (I read the books after I saw the movie), let alone sought out fan fiction.

What do you all think? I know there are campers in the forest who aren't that moved by him (as Edward) and I'd love to hear your opinion as well.

What about Kristen as Bella - could she have easily been cast as someone else and Twi still be as successful?

Chapter 6 on FFN

Anyone else love the shocking appearance in the latest chapter?

Spoilers Inside

Of 1 to 5 how much do you want Stella luna sky to continue with 

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5588268/1/Secrets_and_Santas

cos I keep re reading it and goodlordy .. i'm crushing hard on these two ...

I'm not reading much fanfiction these days, but when i'm wandering i go back and read namariel, rochelle, stella, jandco ect ... So golden oldies for me!

and you?

It's the bondfire, yo!

this campfire is inspired by me finding my phone.

okay, so, find your phone.

scroll randomly through your contacts or go to the last one on your texts.

what is the last text you sent or recieved?

yes. they will be out of context. no explanations or anything. just exactly what it says.

if you want, you can post the reply text, too.

mine in the comments as an example.

that's all.

Good Morning, Campers!

Today I thought we'd talk about the television shows that we love.

 

Can we talk about this? I'm so obsessed with this story and this latest chapter....yeah...

Here's the latest chapter

Here's the story summary if you aren't reading it:

The Butterfly Effect  by LyricalKris
Edward's fall from grace destroyed not only his life, but the lives of those he loved the most. When he passes out teetering on the edge of total destruction and wakes up 17 again, how many times will he have to repeat the same day to set things right?
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 88,667 - Reviews: 1303 - Updated: 11-2-11 - Published: 5-10-11 - Edward & Bella

DO YOU MAKE FAN VIDEOS?

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE YOU WANT TO SHARE?

WHETHER YOU'RE A VIDDER OR YOU JUST LIKE TO WATCH THEM, POST ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE FAN VIDEOS HERE!

MY WEEKLY RECS:

"Harry Potter || To Build a Home" by Grable424

my reaction:

"Ron&Hermione | Fix You" by dazzleme7

my reaction: more of this

IT'S A HARRY POTTER NIGHT FOR ME... WHAT CAN I SAY?

GO AHEAD AND POST AWAY CAMPERS!

FYI, jsyk, etc., ANY time you have a question you can pm a ranger through the "contact" link on the task bar. You can always check twitter or recent posts to see which rangers are around. We are all busy bees but we will answer your questions asap. THAT SAID...

Just like every week, we open up the forest for all of those inquiries you have been dying to make.

Inquries like:

"Could someone rec me...."

"What is the name of that fic..?"

"I forgot how to..."

"How do you _____ on ADF...?"

"I've always wondered...."

ALL HELP GOES HERE. ALL HELPERS ANSWER HERE!

It is the Amnesia, Request, Questions, Techie campfire....

monsterette

http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1991508/theladyingrey42

In the Twilight of My Life » reviews
When you think you have nothing left to live for, what happens when you're given another chance? AU/AH, BxE
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 21 - Words: 43,455 - Reviews: 2510 - Updated: 5-14-10 - Published: 3-29-10 - Bella & Edward - Complete
 

There be tears, be warned. But such a lovely story. A celebration of life, an affirmation that as long as you live and are open to life there is life to live. 

It's been a couple weeks, kiddos.  We skipped last week in deference to ADITL, which was omigoodness so fun and if you haven't seen dawnmariedreaming's winning campfire go check it out now because it is so hysterical, go now, go!

This week's game:  Fic Re-Title

Take a fic, and give it another title.  Replace each of the words with synonyms, or just give the story another appropriate title. Check the example and have fun with your new titles!

Example:   Fully Alert

Answer:  Wide Awake

Come on inside and impress us with your re-titling prowess and maybe you'll even learn about a new amazing fic you haven't read before!  
 

Good Morning, Campers!

Today I thought we'd talk about a few of our beauty essentials. What products are a must when re-stocking? What items do you swear by?

Here are three very simple items that I couldn't be without.

A good moisturiser and shampoo are so important. And I'm a big mascara girl, and this is one of my favourites.

Now come on in and share your must-haves.

Let's chat.

Chapter 3: Burn

Teen fic, so I´m not really into it, but OMG SHE´S ACTUALLY WRITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Teen Ed. FYT

So this issue has been driving me crazy for a while now: When writing an endnote after a chapter, how do you know what to include without revealing too much of the plot, or what not to include?

Do we use endnotes to explain certain characters motivations, or should we just leave it be and let tthe readers come to their own conclusions?

Rec: Prey for the Wicked, by Aleeab4u

Summary: A vampire finds the true meaning of temptation, an innocent beauty with a siren's blood. Is she prey for the wicked or the answer to a prayer for salvation? When love knows no bounds and obsession has no reason, where do you draw the line? AU/EB Darkward

The Lemonade Stand's Fic of Week poll is open for one more day and there's lots of great stories to choose from. Some of my favorites this week are Roseud by Arabella, In the Shallows by Porcia, Little Plastic Castles by Lawn Girl, and No Holds Barred by Jayhawkbb. Hurry and vote and tell who you picked and why :)

http://tehlemonadestand.blogspot.com/?zx=42961f2a5551f6ef

Told you I'd keep going until sb shut me up :)

Happy Birthday!

November babies have a topaz or citrine for a birthstone and a Chrysanthemum for their birth flower. They're said to be intuitive, determined, and passionate!

Here are our November babies:

Nov. 1  --  ♦foreveryoung82    ♦ladyinblue6    ♦NJNYTwiGal-P     ♦Yasmina2005 

Nov. 2  --  ♦Scorp112

Nov. 3  --  ♦AnjieNet     ♦mary_mc42

Nov. 4  --  ♦helenahJay     ♦sleepyvalentina     ♦Twirlgrrl     

Nov. 5  --  ♦DarcysMom     ♦knork

Nov. 6  --  ♦alicebieber     ♦Elanie     ♦JessAnn88     ♦Kassiah     ♦Violhaine

Nov. 7  --  ♦buttons     ♦Dr.Snuggles     ♦stalle

Nov. 8  --  ♦akes88     ♦Betheany     ♦hopeful wager     ♦stupid_lamb     ♦Zombie's Run This Town

Nov. 9  --  ♦belladonna1472     ♦moon.witche     ♦TRDancer

Nov. 10  --  ♦fr_larsson

Nov. 11  --  ♦misskma     ♦sandraev1     ♦theotherbella     ♦rainingturtles

Nov. 12  --  ♦heather62981     ♦The Hat Does Nothing

Nov. 13  --  ♦firstluckynumbers     ♦gollygeeitsamy     ♦KaseyM1113     ♦SereneCaffeine

Nov. 14  --  ♦bellamarie117     ♦mz.mimi     ♦nikkinotnicole     ♦twilightery

Nov. 15  --  ♦grown.ass.woman     ♦Wink N Nodd

Nov. 16  --  ♦babyo     ♦Hale_ified

Nov. 17  --  ♦Grendelsmother     ♦jandco     ♦sbsp92     ♦twiolic

Nov. 18  --  ♦akes88     ♦bookluverbella     ♦DeJean Smith     ♦emibella     ♦Genny910     ♦xXTailoredDreamsXx

Nov. 19  --  ♦pyejammies    ♦Riannmadd     ♦silverelefanfic     ♦unwandedone

Nov. 20  --  ♦IcarusToSun

Nov. 21  --  ♦lisbeth.21     ♦Nayarit     ♦KristenLynn

Nov. 22  --  ♦Bobberley     ♦kimvi     ♦PinkyStardust     ♦spacegirl09

Nov. 23  --  ♦Subtlepen     ♦theresazhao     ♦twilighterarikka

Nov. 24  --  ♦charmizane     ♦spanglemaker9     ♦Tiffistheone31

Nov. 25  --  ♦RosetteCullen     ♦smellyia     ♦Sparkleswan     ♦TwiOthGirly

Nov. 26  --  ♦izzzyy     ♦goldandredapple     ♦keepingupwiththekids     ♦Maleficentknits

Nov. 27  --  ♦Alexis.Danaan     ♦JStew     ♦mia cullen

Nov. 28  --  ♦bubblychick742     ♦Lexa1899     ♦Noble Korhedron   ♦SweetLovinCullen     ♦TwiCharmed

Nov. 29  --  ♦crazierthanu     ♦Jaspers Sex Kitten     ♦lookingforhoofprints     ♦nana_84     ♦ReniSimon          ♦xparawhorextwerdx

Nov. 30  --  ♦Robrator

"Believing hear, what you deserve to hear:

Your birthday as my own to me is dear...

But yours gives most; for mine did only lend.

Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend." --Martial

So get in here campers and spread some birthday love!

P.S. If November is your birth month, and you're not on this list LET ME KNOW! I'll correct it immediately. And if you HAVE a birthday, yeah you, I'd like to know when, if I already don't, so please PM me and let me know it! And for all your weekly birthday fandom needs check out Twific News.

If a Ranger would be so kind as to sticky this to the top that'd be awesome!

The title says it all...I wanna see your kid's cute costumes (and yours if you dressed up last night).

Campfire approved by the lovely purple font ranger.

and the winner of ADF's "a day in the life" contest and $100 bucks to amazon is...

(check to see if you won a $25 dollar gift certificate just for commenting in her post)

(also, get in here to check out her campfire, it's the funniest thing all of the rangers have read in ages)

(the reason we haven't posted the winner until now is because we were actually fighting over two different campfires)

(this was not an easy decision to make omg)

(parentheses)

and seriously, seriously you guys. this contest was such a runaway success that i can't even. thank you so much to everyone who participated and allowed us to creep on their lives! the rangers loved it, the campers loved it, and that chester who lives down your street/is a member here at ADF loved it.