After lurking here at ADF for almost a year, I only just started posting comments in the last three or four months. I blame AngiJ and her humpday games. Anyhoo, this is the first and really only online community in which I have interacted with other folks. So, I have a few questions about posting etiquette that I hope y'all can help me answer.

1. Should you always make a note in your post that you have edited your comment if you have done so? 

2. If another camper asks you a direct question in response to your post, are you obligated to respond to her/his query? 

3. Is it considered bad form to start chit chatting with another camper on a topic other than the subject of the original post? 

fyt

We've been seeing a lot of 'rec me' campfires lately, maybe more than usual.  I always look at these campfires because I'm always searching for that next GREAT FIC.  The one that I DIE over, that keeps me up all night reading, that I agonize over, waiting for the next update.  I haven't felt that in a while.  There are a lot of GOOD stories out right now.... but I'm missing the GREAT ones.  I feel like I've read everything that's AMAZING.  I'm feeling jaded and I don't like it.

So rec me something good Campers!

And look...I'm a self-proclaimed FIC SNOB.  I know what I like.  I know what I hate.  I want PLOT, not porn.  I want INSPIRED writing...not just something mediocre.  I want that story that makes you say "THIS SHOULD BE A PUBLISHED BOOK IT'S SO FREAKING GOOD!!"

I want the next WITH TEETH, or SANCTUARY, or VOLITION.

Here's my list of requirements:

AH (i'll read AU too, but non-canon only)

E/B only, please and thank you

ABSOLUTELY NO Pixies, shopping sprees, electric shock at first touch, contrived angst (I like angst---just none thats there just for the sake of it), Emmett that eats everything, NO CLICHES

REALISTIC DIALOGUE omg

No "omg I can see the brilliant green of his eyes a mile away"  No you can't Bella, if you can you must be Hawk.  With feathers.

If the author's note says OMG THIS WILL MAKE YOU CRY---uhh no it won't, especially now that you said it will.

Nothing with 65725682 reviews.... if it's that popular, chances are I've either read it and loved it or flounced it because it's overrated.

I JUST WANT A GOOD STORY!!

Rec me something, and please tell me WHY I should read it...sell it to me.  I know there have to be some incredible stories out there that I just haven't found yet!

I don't roast many marshmellows on here, i'm more of a lurker/commenter, but i'm feeling pretty desperate because fanfic is not my strong point and you guys know more than I do about it.

I remember reading The Blessing and the Curse a while ago, and not long re-read it. Now guess what? I have a total CRAVING for this type of story. A fic where Edward is possessive and where he and Bella were childhood sweethearts (and pretty much always have been).

I've looked on the Master fic list, but I can't spot anything that is close to this type of fic. There's no doubt one out there, but because I haven't read much fic, can anybody help me?

THANKYOUTHANKYOU

i'd like to roast some marshmellows with you all

ETA: I'm like a week late with this as usual, how do I miss everything?

From perezhilton.com

First Image Released From Breaking Dawn!

Well, this isn't much of anything, but we're sure it's just enough to get the Twi-Hards all worked up into a sparkly vampire frenzy!

Check out the first official image released from the upcoming Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (above)!

What a delicate hand surrounded by feathers! We imagine that this was taken from the scene in which (SPOILER ALERT) RPatz and KStew first consumate their eternal and completely healthy love - and in the process he bruises her entire body!

But that's okay, folks! Because she says that she wants it!

Which is a totally appropriate and acceptable message to send to impressionable young women about romance!

Ugh.. he does annoy me

Do you think it's real? come discuss 

I want to shop on Etsy but everytime I try, I get overwhelmed and run away. There is too much stuff! Too many icky, scary stores! But I keep hearing about the "finds!" and the "deals!" and then I get grumpy because I am missing out on the "deals!" and the "finds!"

Can you help me? What are your favorite stores on Etsy and how do I find them? Share some pics of your "deals!" and "finds!"

Attention authors!  Today is the last day to get your entries in for the Cherry Exchange Contest.  Any stories submitted after 12AM PST will not be accepted.  This also means that all stories submitted before then must be in acceptable form--if a validator returns an entry to you for corrections, these corrections must also be submitted and accepted before 12AM PST.  We won't accept any late entries!!!

For more information, check out the website: http://thecherryexchange.com/

And for some reading, check out the entries:  http://www.fanfiction.net/community/The_Cherry_Exchange/85263/99/0/1/

It's a bit slow this morn, so I am gonna try and fill with a little somethin somethin,

OK, sooooo,

I'm gonna be mean and ask you to choose THREE, yes only three! of you favorite WIP at the moment, I was gonna say five but yeah I'm mean...

So go get to choosing, no over flowing allowed!

Some really good EPOV. 

Does anyone have a rec for a phenominally well written, cannon or close to cannon fic that completes Midnight Sun?  

Trippin, Slippin, Stumbletumblin update....WOW!

I believe there are other campers who read this story. And those of you who don't well do it! Its fantastic! So I'm curious what other's are thinking about the update. My first thought.....well I'll post it in the thread.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6354427/1/Trippin_Slippin_Stumbletumblin

Let's get to know each other

Cut and paste this into the comments and let's get to know each other around the campfire! (my answers will be in the comments)

How long have you been in the fandom?

What do you hate about the fandom?

What do you love about the fandom?

Are you "out" in your RL about your fandom life?

Do you have a Twitter?

Favorite Twilight character and why:

Least favorite Twight character:

Favorite Twilight book:

Least favorite Twilight book:

What do you hate the most about the Twilight books:

Favorite fanfiction author (only ONE):

Favorite fanfiction story (only ONE):

Favorite dessert:

Favorite drinks (non and alcoholic):

What are you thinking about right now?

What are you doing right now?

and no-that isn't MY back-yeesh. Don't you know me at all?

campers, it's time for some serious business.

an issue has been plaguing me for quite some time, and i've been in deliberation on it for ages.  

i figured i could turn to you guys for reasoned arguments, lucid cogitations, and well-thought out arguments.

the quandary is inside, and i thank you for your time.

ExB centric, probably complete.

Edward is famous (I believe, as in moviestar or celeb or something) and this is the one scene I remember, mentioned in passing in the story...

ExB are vacationing (possibly in Italy, not too sure) and E purposely drops down on one knee while tying his shoelace longer than he's supposed to just to fuel rumours about a proposal with him and Bella.  (ya know, from the paps pics and stuff)

anyone remember it?  I remember the story's a cute, fluffy, well-written one, I just don't know which one!

thanks!

Hey all! Hope you are all having a great monday! I've just finished reading 'The Hood' and I'm freaking in love with it! I was wondering if anyone might have any recs similiar to it? High school, potward, sweet/funny good fics? I'm sick and am looking to lose myself in another awesome one. Also, any doctor fics are appreciated too-I read 'Doctor's Orders' and docward is just awesome :0) Thanks in advance, lovelies!

xoxo

Misti

FYT:

Procrastionation- The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

If this is the definition. Then, I am GUILTY. Are you?

I cannot name the amounts of times I have pulled an all-nighter in order to finish a presentation, paper, project, proposal (huh, p-words much?) that I started at 10 pm.

For example, I have two very important items that need to be written by tomorrow. Have I started? No. Will I? Eventually. When exactly? When inspiration strikes.

I prefer to read ff more than I like to work. Seriously. I will put off work if I have a story to finish. That's how much I love ff. Oh, and let's not get started on my new life love: ADF.

I haven't been on this site for more than a month and its another part of my life that sucks up the majority of my day. Between ff, twitter, fb, my email, cell phone, and ADF I really have no time for work. AM I PURELY ALONE IN THE WORLD. or are there other procrastinators out there. Or... are all of you ocd freaks who finish your work first and then come out to party. If so, share you secrets. how do you stay awayyyy?????? join me inside as we discuss pure laziness.

If you are shaking your head at my ways. Come in. Help me reform.

please, with Ian on top. :)

PROCRASTINATORS UNITE!!

approved by the lovely, WTVOC.

episode 3.14 "bad girls"

Wesley: Buffy, you will go to the Gleave's family crypt tonight and fetch the amulet.
Buffy: I will?
Wesley: Are you not used to being given orders?
Buffy: Whenever Giles sends me on a mission, he always says "please." And afterwards I get a cookie.

episode 3.15 "consequences"

You and me, Faith, we're a lot alike. Time was, I thought humans existed just to hurt each other. But then I came here. And I found out that there are other types of people. People who genuinely wanted to do right. And they make mistakes. And they fall down. You know, but they keep caring. Keep trying. If you can trust us, Faith, this can all change. You don't have to disappear into the darkness.

ahh, the downfall of faith.  i really love all of the faith episodes, especially the ones where... oh, i won't spoil it.  but you'll know, faithful watchers.  you'll know.  

and now you know where my favorite gif comes from

Do you write fan fiction?

Give us a little peek!

Post excerpts from your upcoming chapters here!

~ Don't forget to include a link to your story! ~

I am absolutely Disgusted and Horrified right now at what is going on on twitter apparently some Jonas Brother Fans thought it would be okay to tweet some very disrespectful messages about Ashley Greene i think that this is so wrong and i can't understand how people can continue doing things like this to other people this is cyber bullying and i feel sorry that Ashley Greene has to go through this and receive messages like this i know alot of you don't have twitter but there is a link to some of the messages that she is receiving so I'll leave that here if you want to understand better what I'm talking about

http://www.imagebam.com/image/2b15cd108630885

There not much you can do on twitter for people who post this kind of thing but you can report it as Spam

Has anyone bought the Dreamcatcher replica that Jake made Bella??

Amazon shows $299 and I'm not paying that much.

I'm back from the dead to pimp a ridiculously under-reviewed and high quality fic.  

It's one of the best AUs I've ever read, but it only has 63 reviews.  And not only is it sure to be finished, but the author has also promised a chapter every few days until around New Years, when she expects to complete.   

You want more? Mothlights takes all the characteristics that make canon Bella so damn annoying and transforms them into one of the most interesting characters in the fandom: an ancient vampire with a mysterious and terrifying gift, a fascinating mind, and a quiet that reflects more wisdom than blandness.  The writing is spare and powerful, the plot is enthralling, and Mothlights' revisions to canon are wholly unique.  A must-read.  Seriously.  

So come inside, talk about your love of this story, and convince your fellow campers to give it a try!

BRONZE » reviews
Edward is a rebellious newborn lashing out at those who try to help him. At his wit's end, Carlisle asks Isabella, the woman who was once his mentor, to take Edward in until his bloodlust cools. ExB Very AU Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 30,475 - Reviews: 63 - Updated: 11-29-10 - Published: 10-11-10 - Bella & Edward

ranger edit: we could read the fic if you'd include a link, sillykins!  click to read bronze by mothlights

Okay ya'll, I have finally caved and done it. I have sat down and started writing a fic. I just started last night and I am at 6700 words. Its an unrequited love story and it spans close to 12 years and its based on some true events, so its got the potential to go long. I have done some character manipulation to protect identities,(so I don't get my ass sued), so its J/E and its slash mostly canon with a few changes. 

So what I need to know, is how do I stop myself from editing it to death? Where do I get a beta that wont piss me the hell off? Where do I post it and how do I go about it? How long do folks prefer chapters to be? I swap perspective around a bit, so that might be an issue, but its key to the story. Who makes banners and what do you bribe them with to get one?

Im a noob when it comes to sharing my bits and pieces and this one  would be my first. Its prompted off a song and it will be mature but there wont be sex in every chapter.

The song that kicked it loose, so yeah its got angst to spare:

How I see my characters....FYT