Approved by wtvoc

Since some of you asked, that we have received our first submission for the one shot contest Caught With Your Pants Down !!!  You can read it here:

http://freewritersandreaders.ning.com/group/freewritersoneshotcontests/forum/topic/show?id=5594849%3ATopic%3A107581&xg_source=msg

or here:

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6649666/1/

I apologize for not mentioning this in my other post.  Just know that they should be rolling in now.  Several others are in Beta and will be posting soon.  You will not hear from me til it is time to vote, m'kay?  I don't want to wear out my welcome.  So, if you need me or have questions just PM me!!!

Keye

Take him right there in the sawdust, hon.

So delicious.  Can't wait.

Um... the interactive part:  How many actresses' bums has Rob felt up?  Can you name them?

Or, how many guys'/gals' butts have you felt up??  

I've been in the mood for coming up with several banners to my story, but the problem is that I am in no way artistically inclined. It just doesn't happen for me. I tweeted about looking for someone to make banners for me, but had no luck. 

So here I am, asking you fine people of ADF. Is anyone interested in making a banner or two or three for me? I'm looking for one that will really catch the eye! 

To make this interactive, lets post some banners that we have made, or have been made for us, that we adore!

(sorry, I'm not sure this will be ranger approved)

Hi! I've just started my first fic (I know, i've been reading for ages, never had enough guts to write)

Anyway, what I want to know is:

What if your story develops in a way you didn't expect and you feel you need to go back and change things? And you've already posted? I haven't posted anything yet, but i'm afraid of this, and having it feel disjointed.

This could also happen if you don't like the feel you've given a character, how do you get out of it with so much read and written before you've figured that out?

Am I making sense? I'm trying to convey a feel to my story without having to spell everything out and be overly descriptive of what they're doing every minute of every day. I haven't done an outline per se, but I know what I want to happen. I just think they're going to write themselves and then something I wrote in chapter 1 will be off...

Any advice you want to give me i'd welcome.

Brought to you by the letter T and the number 81, today's rec list request is all about body art.

Why does he do it? I don't know...read the fics.

Because they're out there.  "Hello, Citizens. It's Tattward."

Where is he?  

All ratings, all pairings welcome, just bring on Edward with the hot tattoos.  I actually do not have a tattooed Edward in my favorite list that i know of...but I'm betting a few of YOU DO.

Remember the Rules of the Campfire:

1.  Keep It Simple. Title, Author, Link at posted site(s) and summary.  Thanks!

2.  No commentary.  This is a list. :)

I'm gonna just move out of the way. I expect a few of you will have some Tattward on the tips of your... 

Keyboards.  Of course.

Thanks for sharing your favorite fics around the fire!

My tumblr dashboard just exploded with THIS.

I think it's a fake, but it's REALLY difficult to tell. So campers, what do you think? 

Real or fake?

Source

Edit: If I'm not allowed to post this, Rangers feel free to delete. Thanks.

solved: this is not them.  the picture comes from a photog's (year old) personal collection, and hollywood life has just given her a leg up.  it was fun while it lasted, eh?

target is coming to canada

let's have a target post

get in here and talk about all the ways that target is better than wal-mart so that our friends to the north know what to expect

discuss your target shopping strategies, tips and tricks, favorite things to buy there, how the smell of popcorn popping can make you drool while in small appliances

just, you know.  let's talk target.

source

I'm trying to decide which ereader to get.

I want to be able to use it to read ff that I have saved and also on regular sites mainly.

Which ones do you have and what do you like and not like about them.

Also, this is my first campfire!!!!!

Okay so I have been reading the Vampire Academy series. I think it is awesome. That got me thinking...

What is your favorite vampire book series? There are so many out there to pick from.

Are you gonna go with the Twilight Saga? Black Dagger Brotherhood? Vampire Academy? Vampire Diaries?

Come on in and let's discuss it! I want to hear your thoughts. Tell me why you feel the way you do. Why you picked the books you picked.

HI-

I had a busy day-good but wild. Sort of a strange day in the fandom and I am so thankful for all the incredible people who hang out here with us. ADF is nothing without you.

So, how was your day? What's going on in your life? Use this post to vent, gush, ask questions, anything and everything that you are thinking about or have going on in your life.

A mini-free for all right here in this late night/early morning post.

Some silly, sweet Rob for your time...

That was a horrible pun.

I just accidently deleted this campfire after I wrote it! >.<

So, there's this fic and it only has 129 reviews.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6326321/1/Habits_of_a_day
1. Habits of a day » reviews
Two people live in a house, avoiding the world, each for different reasons. A man with special habits in the morning. A woman with the strength to face difference. Compromise or fate? AH, Short chapters, a little dark. Adult themes.

Twilight - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 12,389 - Reviews: 129 - Updated: 1-1-11 - Published: 9-15-10 - Bella & Edward

Dark, slightly domineeringWard who is not a DOMWARD and a scaredEllla with a troubled past. Edward is her savior and she is his. 

I'm not going to sugar coat it, it's confusing. I'm on chapter 17 and I still don't know what's happening.
But the chapters are short, it took me less then half an hour to read whats been posted.
If you like mystery, definitely give it a shot. And review!
The author is thinking of taking it down because some of her readers have stopped their alerts.

Seriously, checking out the first chapter will take less time then jandco spotting RPattz in a crowd. And that's fast.

Edit: Forgot to make it interactive! 
What fics do you campers know that deserve more recognition than they get?
 

approved by wtvoc.

Just a reminder that the One Shot Contest, Caught With Your Pants Down, is accepting your entries today, 01-12-11 thru 02-04-11.

Here is the link to the contest page for more details. 

http://freewritersandreaders.ning.com/groups/group/show?id=5594849%3AGroup%3A64942&xg_source=msg_mes_group

Thanks,

Keye

I like it.

RANGER EDIT: yo, if you gon' make me look at breaking dawn, at least make it big

DO YOU MAKE FAN VIDEOS?

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE YOU WANT TO SHARE?

POST THEM ALL HERE!

MY WEEKLY RECS:

"you left me" by verotruth

And b/c I have a massive obsession with Harry Potter and b/c this video is AMAZING, I'm going ahead and posting it.

"happiness can be found..." by TheVioletHours

Hope I am allowed to post this.

I am looking for a one-shot I read recently. Edward is on a train late at night in NYC. He's singing his head off to his IPOD with his eyes closed, because he is alone in the train car. When he opens his eyes, Bella is in the seat across from him. Some wonderful flirting ensues and she takes a picture of the two of them before exiting the train at her stop. Edwards forgets to ask her name, but sees her name badge in the picture.

Sound familiar?

I am dying to know the author's name to see if it has been expanded beyond the one-shot!

Yoo hoo...

VIPs?  Storytellers?  Resident Authors...?

I have received multiple requests to hear from YOU what YOU Recommend as your favorite fics!

Now. Some of you have chimed in on an earlier fire due to my lack of clarity in communication, so I will COPY AND PASTE your responses.  In some fashion.  

If you are a RANGER as well as a VIP, please feel free to chime in with a different set of rec's this time.  I KNOW how y'all groaned and moaned over having to narrow it down. Privileges of responsibility...you can do it AGAIN. :D

So pound out that list! 

The primary responders in this campfire should be the ladies from their storytelling corners.  :)   

Oh yeah, I guess that means me, too...

I will be including this list with the others on the MASTER FIC LIST.

BUT

IF the VIP Authors wish to, oh, maybe include their own private lists in their cabins, I'm not gonna stop 'em.  :)   I won't even count how many they rec, there behind closed doors. :D

P.S. Thanks to the Thumbtack Ranger for sticking this!

Hey everyone,

I got an email today from Amazon with an offer for $8 off the Eclipse DVD.  I already have a copy but I thought I'd share the info in case anyone that wanted it still hadn't gotten it.  Check it out:

Customers who have shown an interest in "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" might like to know how to save $8 on "Eclipse" on Blu-ray or DVD at Amazon.com. Enter the promotional code TWILIGHT at checkout to receive the $8 discount on the "Eclipse" two-disc special-edition DVD, Blu-ray/DVD combo, single-disc DVD, or single-disc Blu-ray. This coupon can only be used once per customer and expires January 16, 2011. Restrictions apply: See below for details.

All U.S. customers who order "Eclipse" also will receive as a gift with purchase the Amazon Video On Demand rental edition of the movie that can be watched instantly on an Internet-connected PC or compatible TV one time within 30 days.

The fine print will be in the comments. 

This week’s game: (inspired by Toblerone's campfire earlier today)

FIC SUMMARIES!!

Summarize a fic (without telling us the title) in three short sentences, or less.  It can be a literal summary, a snarky summation or a tarty tweet-like tribute.  See the examples for well, some examples. 

Note:  Examples are not all fic examples, but will give you an idea of alternative summaries.

Example 1: (from the website referenced in Toblerone's campfire)
Edward Cullen:  Hoo mama, I can't decide whether to drink your blood or kiss you passionately.
Bella Swan:      That's hot.

(Answer: Twilight by SM)

Example 2:  (from the website referenced in Toblerone's campfire)

Whine, Whine, Whine.  To be or not to be.  I'm Dead.     (Answer: Hamlet)

Example 3:  I interviewed him.  He tied me up, and I liked it.  I stuck around.  (Answer: MoTU)

Example 4:  Insomnia.  He draws, I bake.  We survived together.  (Answer:  Wide Awake)

Special thanks to Capricorn75 for post-b-day, humpday stickage.

My first entry inside.

FROM USA TODAY:

Just in: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers is hosting a special International Fan Event in which 10 fans will be chosen to meet Meyer. The event coincides with the April 12 release of The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide.

Here's the deal: Little, Brown is partnering with Twilight Saga publishers in Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Taiwan and the United Kingdom to bring together each country's respective Twilight fan. The fan selected from each country will receive an advance copy of The Official Illustrated Guide and get to talk extensively with Meyer, who will answer their Twilight-related questions.

"The one thing I miss most about my first book tour was the chance I had then to spend quality time with my readers," says Meyer in the release. "At an event with just 10 or 20 people, I was able to get to know everyone a little bit. I could also more effectively answer each person's questions. I'm so excited to have that opportunity again, and to get to spend time with fans from many different places and backgrounds."

The Official Rules for the sweepstakes to select the fan from the United States (as well as one from Canada), including entry details and eligibility requirements, can be found on TheTwilightSaga.com. Details regarding the location and timing are being kept confidential.

I would LOVE to see someone from ADF win this! Can you imagine that meeting? Let's make a list of all the things we would demand to know! (I have a looooooooong list)

Hey, so I'm following this guy's Twitter:

and he's asking for $5 donations to http://thirstproject.org, which appears to be a legit charity providing water wells to people that need them in developing countries - very worthwhile.

So that sounded neat, and I tweeted him saying I would donate $20 if he posted a photo of himself holding an "I love A Different Forest" sign. And then whoever was running the ADF twitter last night (while I was sleeping) retweeted it and now it's $100.

So head over to the @DifferentForest twitter and retweet, and pls think about making a donation anyway (whether or not we get the photo... but I really do want the photo, LOL). Little amounts of money add up to lots of money.

Let's post awesome photos of Michael Welch inside, who is a million times cooler than Mike Newton (although I never really got the hate-on for that guy, he's just a dude with a crush. I totally would have gone to see Face Punch with him.)