Team Fire and Ice

Team Fire and Ice 2.0

2010-11-30T06:22:00.000-08:00

Hi y'all. I'd like to be the first to introduce you to Team Fire & Ice 2.0. We've moved! We can now be found in our new and improved version at http://teamfireandice.wordpress.com/. So what makes us improved, you ask. Well, we've merged our fucktastic blog with our sister podcast Southern Twinights and two of our favorite blogs Decode Banners and Twi-fiction Addiction.

We will no longer be posting our fantastic fuckery on this site :( but we will be posting new and better fuckery at our new page. So, head over there and check us and our new members out. We will be having fic recs, contests, awards, podcasts, banners and much more. See you guys there.
Love,
CereuleanBlue

Welcome To Our Newest Affiliate - Toxic Lautner

2010-11-12T17:51:00.000-08:00

Team Fire & Ice would like to take a moment to welcome our newest affiliate, Toxic Lautner. It is a site dedicated to all things Taylor Lautner including Wolfpack fan fiction!

The owner of the site sent me a lovely review and rec'd my fic "Abandon" on the site and after looking over the site, I would give it the Team Fire's seal of approval!

So for the Team Fire crew, this site's for you!

Much love to the new friends at Toxic Lautner and let us know if there is anything that Team Fire and Ice can help you with!

Twilight Gem Awards

2010-11-12T13:50:00.000-08:00

I'd like to take a moment to toot my own little horn.

My baby, my very first fan fic "Abandon" got nominated for a

Twilight Gem Award in the Pearl Round for none other than the Werewolves!

Nominations are still open until Nov. 24th!

Rules are easy: must have 300 or less reviews and be a Wolf-fic.

Thanks to whoever nominated me! You are the awesome!

Fandom People Awards Recognizes Team Fire & Ice Members

2010-11-04T21:14:00.001-07:00

The Fandom People Awards results were released today, and SURPRISE several members of Team Fire & Ice were recognized by YOU! For a complete list of the results visit the Fandom People Awards site.

Owenic

DariaChenowith

KennedyMommy3

CereuleanBlue

ThatPanicGirlE

Poochi_mama

ThatPanicGirlE

KennedyMommy3

CereuleanBlue

ThatPanicGirlE

CereuleanBlue

Congrats to all the winners!!! And thanks so much to those of you who nominated all of us. I can just feel the love pouring down into my ears and squishing around in my socks.

NKOTB - My first crush (20 years before Twilight)

2010-11-03T09:01:00.001-07:00

I think I speak for EVERYONE when I say...

HELLS TO THE YEAH! NKOTB is back baby!

Okay so it's not Twilight related but still! How can you deny that you didn't like these guys when you were a Pre-Teen/Teen? Right?

They have aged incredibly well!

Cupcake Wars Winners

2010-11-03T06:21:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much to all of you who entered into our little contest. We are so thankful for the entries we received and I'm very happy to see the results of your labor!

Our winners are:

Gluttony > by Miss Snazzy

(Banners by ThatPanicGirlE)

The Trouble With Cupcakes > by ItsJustMe1217

Tongue in Cheek > by PortiaKhalo

Judge's Choice > The Trouble With Cupcakes > ItsJustMe1217

(Banner by CereuleanBlue)

Huge thanks to the ladies at TwiFicNews and TwilightAwards for helping us pimp this contest out. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to everyone who tweeted or re-tweeted our contest!

Cupcake Wars voting has ended!

2010-10-29T22:11:00.000-07:00

The votes are being tallied, banners are being constructed and we will announce the winners LIVE through TwiFicNews' live podcast on Tuesday night! Check in with TwiFicNews for more information on how to listen in on the winners! Thanks so much to those who voted and entered in our contest. Tons of love your way!

Breaking the Seal, a crackfic by CereuleanBlue

2010-10-29T21:32:00.001-07:00

Way back in June when we all got together for the Eclipse premiere, poochi_mama, ThatPanicGirlE and CereuleanBlue all had a whacked out conversation that was fueled by the presence of our resident unicorn HanFauxLo, copious amounts of wine, Blue’s Double DDs, and Twilight RiffTrax. We speculated on quite a few things, but the most memorable was the idea that Edward should be able to hear Bella’s thoughts after popping the old cherry or “breaking the seal.” We guessed that the resulting stammer & blink-a-thon would quickly turn him into a homicidal maniac that could only be stopped by a speeding meteor from the depths of space. Poochi_mama then dared Blue to turn it into her first crackfic. After much procrastinating, whining and general fuckery, it is done. This one is dedicated to ThatPanicGirlE, poochi_mama and their bewbies. Enjoy.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6436385/1/

PS. Feel free to leave me a review and let me know exactly which medication I need to ask my psychiatrist for while I’m in the bewbie hatch (pun intended).

Because Once Isn't Enough...

2010-10-22T17:04:00.001-07:00

Dear Angel (FangBanger06):
Saying goodbye is tough. Saying goodbye to someone that you respect is tougher. I'm just glad I can still call you my friend (and by friend I mean person I stalk on twitter).
Here's to you, my dear.

This is Russell. Russell is sad that you won't be hanging out here at TF&I anymore. In fact, he's so upset, he's decided to run away and marry a rock star who looks like Zooey Deschanel's slutty sister.

This is what we expect your employee ID to look like when you get your job as the Head Librarian of Awesomeness.

This little ditty is here just to prove 2 things:
1. We're old.
2. Awesome songs are awesome.

Today, we say goodbye to an Angel

2010-10-22T05:09:00.000-07:00

I have a serious sad right now. Ms. Fangbanger06 has decided to retire from Team Fire and Ice and I have to say, I'll miss her. She had me at hello with her crackfics and her wittiness on Twitter. I really appreciate her joining us and she will always be a part of our TF&I family!

So as a goodbye treat, I wanted to repost my favorite crackfic by her. It was this story that made me want her in our team!

Leopard Print Bras and Pearl Snap Shirts by Fangbanger06

And since E is a copy cat of a copy cat...

2010-10-19T12:49:00.000-07:00

Voting is Open for the Cupcake Wars Contest

2010-10-19T12:47:00.001-07:00

Visit our Fanfiction.net profile to choose your favorites. Voting is open until Saturday, October 30.

http://www.fanfiction.net/~teamfireandice

Cuz C. Blue is a copycat…

2010-10-19T12:27:00.001-07:00

Back to Basics

2010-10-19T08:14:00.000-07:00

Hi there, lovers.
It's been a crazy month in the fandom, no? We've witnessed some solid and not-so-solid) fics come to and end and be pulled. We've seen kitties bear their claws and attack the imaginary personas that have been created on the interwebs. We've also seen all-out attacks on authors and readers. Did our jaws drop at the nerve? Yes. Did we guiltily giggle? Yes. Did we jump on the bandwagon? A little.
Well, _mama is here to pour a little sap on things.
You see, while all of this craziness was (is) going on in the fandom, my real life has been upside down and inside out (no, I didn't show the party people what it's all about, but I digress). I won't go into the details, but suffice it to say that it ain't been pretty. And you know what? I'd be willing to bet that your RL hasn't been all sunshine and roses either. But anyway...
Last night, I was going back through my massive To-be-Read list and clicked the link for Osa Bella by Myg. It was 9:30, I'd just gotten home, hadn't seen my now-sleeping children all day, and was on the verge of a panic attack. The idea of escaping for a chapter or two seemed ideal.
Escape I did. This beautiful story (I'll be rec'ing on the next podcast) took my mind off the stress that has clouded my brain and infiltrated my chest - constantly pounding and squeezing - trying to get out through tears or screams. I was calm. My mind wasn't racing. My stomach wasn't in knots. It was fucking awesome.
Lovers, have we forgotten why we got into this fandom to begin with? Have we forgotten what it's all supposed to be about?
We are all from very different walks of life, bound together by the internet and our love for fictional characters that we've related to in some way, shape, or form. Perhaps you see yourself as a Bella, desperately searching for love and acceptance. Maybe you're an Alice, always looking out for others and trying to spread hope to those around you. Or maybe you're one of the Rosalies, disenchanted with the world, yet fiercely driven to protect those closest to you. No matter who you identify with - you're beautiful just the way you are.
The authors who bring us these stories do so out of the kindness of their hearts. They take time away from their jobs, their friends, their families, and sit down with us to weave dreams that take us away from the bitterness of our realities. They share their world to distract us from our own.
Does every self-proclaimed author have what it takes to become a true published author? Well, does every bird have what it takes to become an eagle? No. But they all fly, nonetheless.
The point of all my musing is this: let's step back and appreciate each other rather than tearing each other down. Let's remember the sacrifice involved in bearing your soul to the world through words.
As LolaShoes' Blissward would say - let's have a love day.

Hugs, Kisses, and Bewbie gropes to all,
Poochi_mama

Once Bitten, Twice Shy – Chapter 23 up on FFn

2010-10-10T20:01:00.001-07:00

Chapter 23 is now live on fanfiction.net. Hope you enjoy.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5698597/23/Once_Bitten_Twice_Shy

Never Say Goodbye

2010-10-10T15:46:00.001-07:00

Ok, I feel the need to pimp ThatPanicGirlE out like the hoor I know she is (JK). E is usually an AH girl as evidenced by her postings on Fanfiction.net, but something in the After Your Heart Stops Beating contest inspired her to crank out a Vamp Bella/Jacob fic in one night. When she sent it to me to beta, I knew she was onto something special here, even if it didn’t end with a HEA. I even made her a little banner to go on her blog.

So, if you haven’t read it yet, go on and check it out, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite entries in the contest.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6380688/1/Never_Say_Goodbye

http://www.fanfiction.net/~afteryourheartstopsbeating

Only 5 days left to enter the Cupcake Wars contest!

2010-10-10T14:47:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that all the Cupcake Wars
contest entries are due by October 15th!

Click here for the link!

Pic Tease for OBTS Chapter 23

2010-10-10T14:30:00.001-07:00

Yeah its true i punched a werewolf by AbbeyMarie->BandNerd on Polyvore.com

After Your Heart Stops Beating contest hosted by TwiCharmed and Wordslinger

2010-10-08T09:21:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered what life would have been like if Bella decided to go back to Jacob after turning into a Vampire?

Taken from the contest page:

"Hosted by Wordslinger and TwiCharmed

This contest started as a curiosity of what could happen if somehow Bella ended up with Jacob after she was changed. TwiCharmed is an Edward/Bella shipper who usually hates vamp Bella. Wordslinger is a Jacob lover who reads like crazy and will give you the best rec's. So of course TwiCharmed asked her for the good Jacob/vampBella rec's when this crazy idea came up. Problem is, there are VERY few fics out there featuring our favorite wolf with vamped out Bella. So being the selfish bitches that they are, they decided to host a contest and get exactly what they want."

This is perfect for the B/Jacob shippers or those of you who just want to write Bella a vampire. Contest starts October 10th and you can find more information by clicking here.

(P.S. I wrote an entry for it.. check it out and I hope you like it. "Never Say Goodbye")

ThatPanicGirle's Review of "Bend Me, Break Me" by dariachenowith

2010-10-06T08:38:00.000-07:00

First off...

HOLY SHIT!

Yes, I said HOLY SHIT!

It's been a really long time since I've been so enthralled with any kind of story of this magnitude.

It's graphic, it's perplexing and by God is it written ever so well!

The story follows along with Bella, a woman who tries her best to convince the bank that she needs an extension with her loans and when the bank manager doesn't give her the extension she needs, she goes off on him.

"Do you ever think about why our country is going down? Because of people like you! I always wondered how it came to be that perfectly normal people snapped, but you make me see how that's possible!"

She's threatened to be dragged out of the bank if she doesn't quit making a scene and that's when she meets a very handsome man who understands her points.

Suit Guy:

"An interesting point you make there. Reminds me of Alain Badiou when he said that 'Liberal capitalism is not at all the Good of humanity. Quite the contrary; it is the vehicle of savage, destructive nihilism.' Don't you agree?"

Bella's rebbutle:

Irritation pushed back the stunned fascination, and after only a moment of gawking I was able to gather my wits again.

"Sounds like the justification of someone about to run amok. Or as Timothy Leary would say, 'Civilization is unbearable, but it is less unbearable at the top.'"

Then all hell breaks loose. A bank robbery ensues, hostages are taken and everything goes to hell in a bucket.

I'm not going to tell ANYTHING else about what happens because it gives it all away but if you haven't read this story, then something is seriously wrong with you!

Go. Read. Now.

I barely do something like this unless it needs to be read… so go.

Why are you still here reading this?

CLICK HERE ---> BEND ME, BREAK ME <--- CLICK HERE

(I'll post the link to the interview with JustByBreathing and the Twi-Fiction Addiction Crew soon)

Team Fire and Ice wishes KM3 a Happy Birthday

2010-10-03T04:25:00.001-07:00

All of here at Team Fire and Ice want to wish our favorite Fire-hoor, kennedymommy3 a very happy birthday. From what I understand there shall be some serious birthday buzz going on tonight, so before you’re too drunk to see straight I decided to post this for your birthday.

Oh, by the way, when we told Taylor Lautner it was your birthday, he decided to hold a wet t-shirt contest against himself to see who could do the sexiest wet pose for you.

So, CB whipped out her handy camera and took some shots. First he showed up at the beach on his motorcycle…

Then, he decided to play a little in the waves (after changing his shirt of course).

After all that hard work, he (and his shirt) got pretty tired so Blue decided he could have a little break and gave him a bottle of water.

Blue then found out the place had a pool, but the only outfit Taylor had left was a tux. We said, “Fuck it,” and pushed him in the pool anyway.

After going through all the shots, the general consensus was that this one was the winner, just for sheer difficulty of execution.

Oh yeah, and we got a little noisy, so the birthday fairy got wind of where we were and showed up.

She asked us what your birthday wish would be, and we decided you would probably want to be turned into a pair of jorts. We had these in mind…

Unfortunately she thought we meant these….

Sorry :( ….

But happy birthday anyway. We effing love you!!!!

P.S. Blue says no making out with any strange Mexicans tonight… MK would not appreciate it.

Hidden Star Winners Posted

2010-09-24T10:48:00.001-07:00

I think this happened a while ago and I totally missed it, but I thought since three of us were nom’d for the award you’d be interested in who the winners were. None of us won, but we were up against some pretty stiff competition if you ask me.

Congrats to all the winers, and thanks to all those who voted!

http://thehiddenstarawards.blogspot.com/p/stars.html

Driving in Moonshine Chapter 1 Posted

2010-09-15T15:46:00.000-07:00

Driving in Moonshine
ThatPanicGirlE
Rated M for Violence, Language & Sexual Situations
Edward, Jasper, Emmett & Alice
A/N: This is a story about the 1940s Moonshine Runners and involves Edward, Emmett, Jasper and Alice.

ThatPanicGirle's working with Decode Banners

2010-09-14T06:55:00.000-07:00

I was recently recruited to work with Decode Banners to create banners and blinkies for the members of TwiFandom. Bonnie has been a doll and I'm excited to be working with her. If you ever need anything, just check out the website and submit your ideas to us. We'll be more than glad to help.

ALSO:

My banner is done for my new story, "Driving in Moonshine."

It features Edward, Jasper and Emmett as Moonshine runners in the 1940s. They originally started out to make money for their family and found themselves in a huge heap of trouble with the law, and with a rival gang of moonshiners. Edward tries to balance working with his family and obtaining a new love in his life.

I hope to have the completed chapter posted very soon.

Thanks so much for everyone's support.

TPGEe

To inspire the Cupcake Wars contestants

2010-09-12T07:07:00.000-07:00

I was going through the interwebz and decided to find pictures of sexy cupcakes for you ladies (and possible gentlemen) to use as your inspiration for the contest.

Are you a Twific writer? – Southern Twinights Blog and Podcast

2010-09-10T22:31:00.001-07:00

Ok guys, I’m using the blog to pimp my stuff. In case you missed it, I’m starting a new blog and podcast, starring some of your favorite Southern girls from Team Fire and Ice as well as a few more you may not have met yet. The idea I had was to start a blog/podcast for and about Twific writers. I’ve seen a million blogs for readers, but very few to offer help and support to the writers out there.

All of us need some help from time to time. It could be as simple as needing a human thesaurus and as complex as looking for a beta or figuring out how to get started in this whole mad fanfiction business.

We’re just getting started right now with a few blog posts, and our first podcast will be coming soon. Stop on by and give it the once over.

http://southerntwinights.blogspot.com

http://twitter.com/southerntwinite

Voting is up for the Hidden Star Awards

2010-09-10T20:59:00.001-07:00

Round 1 voting for the Hidden Star Awards has begun and will continue through midnight ECT on September 14th. This round includes the first half of the categories covered in the Awards (including the one our very own ThatPanicGirlE is up for). So vote early and vote often.

Round 2 of voting begins on September 16th and ends on the 20th. (This is the round for CereuleanBlue and JennyP’s categories.) Check back then to cast your votes for the second set of categories.

http://thehiddenstarawards.blogspot.com/p/voting.html

Can you guess what ThatPanicGirlE's new story is about?

2010-09-10T17:34:00.001-07:00

I'll just put it to you this way... what do Hwy. 9, hollow trees, fast cars and the 1940s all have in common?

Driving in the Moonshine
ThatPanicGirlE

The year was 1943 and the cars were fast and the girls weren’t, but Jasper, Emmett and I were having the time of our lives.

The biggest bounty of our lives just came up and we weren’t about to back out of this one. We knew the consequences but our eyes were on the prize and the payout would be worth it.

My baby, a black 1940 Ford coupe was paid for by 'still money and it was fast. It was the fastest car out there and not only could it outrun the law, it could beat out any car on the road trying to reach the same goal. We were known for not only being fast, but being crafty. Only Emmett has been caught and it was his own fault. He learned from his mistake and now keeps a keen eye out for me.

I remember how we got mixed up into this crazy world of booze and money. Momma and Daddy almost lost our farm when they couldn’t pay the taxes on the land that had been in our family for generations. When started working with a farmer up the road, I discovered his shine still by accident one night and instead of dealing with a double barrel shotgun in my face, I promised him I would run his goods down into the Carolinas and Florida.

My brothers, Jasper and Emmett, came on board once they discovered how much money we would make. Momma and Daddy never said a word about the cash. I think they were grateful for not worrying about feeding us and how they would pay for farming supplies.

“Edward, please tell me you put enough gas in this car this time,” Emmett said as we fled down the road. We were being followed by two state troopers. They knew what we were up to and I was patiently waiting for the lights to flip on and the chase to begin. They knew though, once my Coupe hit the state line, they had no control over me anymore.

Cupcake Wars O/S Contest hosted by ThatPanicGirlE

2010-09-10T07:37:00.000-07:00

CUPCAKE WARS CONTEST - SEPTEMBER 15TH - OCTOBER 15TH

We all love cupcakes. Cupcakes have become an icon not only in the FanFiction world but also throughout the country.

ThatPanicGirlE is hosting the "Cupcake Wars" contest.

The contest will work like this:

- Each O/S must possess a cupcake theme in the story. It can be anything from a owning a shop to getting down and dirty with cupcakes.

- Each entry should be posted on your Fan Fiction site. Once you post it, email thatpanicgirle@gmail.com again and let us know your link. We'll add it to our C2.

- The contest will be voted on October 18th through October 30th. Winners will be announced Nov. 3rd.

- There will be a "Team Fire and Ice" consensus winner.

- There will also be guest judges winners.

- Entries must be between 2,000 and 10,000 words and can be multi-chapter.

- No pedophilia, rape, incest or overly disturbing entries. They will immediately be disqualified.

- Your O/S cannot be posted anywhere else.

- You can collaborate on an entry.

- ALL ENTRIES MUST BE BETA'D. Any submissions with too many mistakes will be sent back.

- You can use any of the characters from Twilight, however, no outside or self-created characters please.

Good luck and we look forward to your contest entries.

Prizes given: First, Second and Third places and guest judge winners will receive a banner made by ThatPanicGirlE.

See http://www.fanfiction.net/~teamfireandice for contest entries.

Guest judges at the moment are StotheP, SweetVenom69, banana_pncakes7, KatieShh, snshyne and Loss4Words81.

Happy Belated Birthday Ms. AntiSocialAngel

2010-09-10T05:00:00.000-07:00

I feel awful and I'll tell you why. This girl deserved a better birthday present than some belated birthday post on our blog but for now, I hope this makes up for our disastrous attempt in making it up to you. Miss Fangbanger06 aka AntiSocialAngel celebrated her birthday this past week and well, we should have done a post about it sooner. I guess we were all busy tied up in school work, homework or something else and I feel bad.

So Ms. Fangbanger, here's to your birthday and I hope you had a great time. We love you lady and I'm sorry we didn't do this sooner!

Fandom People Awards Open for Nominations

2010-09-07T00:50:00.000-07:00

The Fandom People Awards hosted by the TwicFic Pimps are open for nominations as of September 6. They will be accepting nominations until October 4th. Categories exist for authors, readers, betas, blogs and the fandom in general. According to the Twific Pimps blog and podcast, these awards are meant to recognize all the unsung heroes in the fandom, not just the authors. Think about all those great reviews, that one person you can always count on to cheer you up when you've had a bad day, the one who made that awesome banner for you out of the blue (no pun intended, lol). Remember the biggest unsung heroes of all, your betas and pre-readers. Who makes the best blinkies? Who's just a laugh on Twitter? Who's reviews make you keep writing even when you want to pack it all in?

Click on the link below to go to the nominations page. There are tons of categories for authors, readers, and everyone else.

http://www.twificpimps.com/fandompplawards/nominations/

Abandon Outtake: Sam Uley

2010-09-06T17:14:00.001-07:00

After almost a year since Abandon was completed, I finally did something else with it. I decided to do a Sam Point of View and do an insight to the reasons why he tried to sabotage Jacob and Bella's relationship.

I hope you enjoy!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6304544/1/Abandon_Outtake_Sam_Uley

Voting Open for the In the Closet Anonymous Slash Contest

2010-09-05T15:25:00.000-07:00

Voting for the In the Closet Contest hosted by bananapancakes7 and queenofgrey is open as until September 13th for F/F entries. M/M fic voting will begin on September 14 and continue through September 24. Winners will be announced October 1st on the TwificNews BlogTalkRadio and posted to The Fictionators and the contest FF.net page on October 2nd.

Remember this is an anonymous contest which means I can tell you that ThatPanicGirleE entered, but not which one of the lovely fics belongs to her. Go see if you can guess and vote for your favorite three.

http://www.fanfiction.net/~intheclosetcontest

Once Bitten, Twice Shy - Chapter 22 Update

2010-09-05T10:32:00.000-07:00

Chapter 22 is now live on FanFiction.net :) I know it's beena long time, but I hope you enjoy. This chapter has the long awaited meeting with the Quileutes, and the outcome of that meeting.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5698597/22/Once_Bitten_Twice_Shy

JenniP, ThatPanicGirlE, and CereuleanBlue nominated for Hidden Star Awards

2010-09-02T07:46:00.000-07:00

You cannot imagine my surprise to log on to Twitter this morning and discover that not only was I nominated for a Hidden Star Award for Best Beta (and I still don't know who nominated me, but whoever you are thank you), but that two of my Team members JenniP and ThatPanicGirlE were nominated as well for their stories Pas de Deux and Abandon.

JenniP is nominated for Best All Around Story with which I wholeheartedly agree, and I will be voting for her whenever voting opens up. ThatPanicGirlE is up for Best All Human, and she more than deserves to win. As for me and best beta, well that's up for debate.

Congratulations to all my team members and good luck. Nominations are still open so click the link below to submit your favorite Hidden Stars. Stories that are nominated must have won less than 2 award from other sites. Good luck to all my fic hoors.

http://thehiddenstarawards.blogspot.com/p/nominate.html

BorntoDance94's The Melody Haunts My Reverie

2010-08-29T18:25:00.000-07:00

Although she is only two chapters in to this look into missing pieces of cannon, I can already tell that BorntoDance94 has an amazing insight into Edward's mind as he relives the moments that lead up to finding himself in Bella's bed the night after returning from Volterra. He watches her sleep gently at his side while his mind races, jumping from one memory to the next. Each of them adding to his regret for his responsibility for the whole situation. Her description of Edward's internal monologue as he stood waiting for the clock tower in Volterra to strike noon is wonderful.

"Edward, no!" I smiled at the recognition of her voice. It seemed as though the closer I got to my death, the clearer my memory of her became. I had thought I'd been getting her voice exactly right all this time, but now I could see I had been just a little bit off. I hadn't quite heard such urgency in her voice before…. I loved it.

I closed me eyes tightly, conjuring up all the memories of our time together.

The day I saved her from Tyler's van, the first night I visited her while she slept, the dinner at Port Angeles, the Meadow, all those other times I had watched my love sleep, when I had saved her from James, the prom, our last night together….

I could feel the sunlight ricocheting off the stone road in front of the alley and indirectly hitting my chest. I knew it would sparkle in the slightest, and for once, I didn't think of it as the skin of a monster. The grin widened on my face.

The clock struck once again.

It's time now...

Goodbye, Bella. I will see you so very soon...

In enjoyed the two existing chapters as a stand alone two-shot, even though the author's note states it is a WIP. Can't wait to find out what else she has in store.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4648484/2/The_Melody_Haunts_My_Reverie

BorntoDance94's Say Anything, Do Anything

2010-08-24T11:17:00.000-07:00

Say Anything, Do Anything. That's what we all would do to keep the loves of our lives with us, right? BorntoDance94, author of some lovely Twi-fics, has given us a wonderfully descriptive glimpse inside the mind of Bella Swan, moments before her world as she knows it, comes to a screeching halt.

What would you do to stay with your soul mate? Would you give it all up? Everything you know? Say Anything, Do Anything is a very insightful telling of one of the most renowned passages in New Moon. I really hope you enjoy this unique perspective, and let BorntoDance94 know where you heard about it. Happy reading. Tootles. -km3-

No One Gets Left Behind - The Story of Staff Sgt. Emmett Cullen

2010-07-20T08:50:00.000-07:00

I'm posting this on behalf of HanFauxLo just because I'm so impressed with the beginning of his story already.

NO ONE GETS LEFT BEHIND:

As told by Staff Sergent Emmett Cullen(Ret. U.S. ARMY)

By: HanFauxLo

A/N: This just happens to be stories that my Father has told me over the years when he was in the U.S. Army. And since I figured that TB&FT wasn't getting anywhere, I decided to scrap it and do something different... So, I hope that you enjoy the second attempt and please feel free to comment and ask questions... and once again.. S.M. owns Twilight.. and my Dragons are watching closely...

Chapter One: Highway To Hell

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The bus ride from the M.E.P.S center, or the Military Enlistment Processing Station, was torture. There was at least forty of us on this bus and the heat was unbearable. The windows on this one way ticket to damnation didn't come all the way down, and what windows that were open, barely gave any relief from the pain that I left behind back in Fayetteville .When Uncle Sam caught wind of my eighteenth birthday, he didn't send me a birthday card with happy wishes and money like my relatives have done in the past. He sent me something that I dreaded for the longest time.

It was my draft papers saying that I had to report for basic training at Fort Bragg.

My mother Esme', and my two sisters, Alice and Rosalie cried when I told them the news after I walked back in the house from getting the mail. The war in Vietnam was just starting, and from the get go, everyone knew that it was pointless to be over there. Seeing as we've been the world's police for the longest time, our military has been sent everywhere. Uncle Sam likes to flex his muscles and show his strength. And we've always have been somewhat victorious.

But this was different, and being just a hay-seed farm-boy from the boondocks, and baptized in the backwoods, I was about to see the world with virgin eyes. If I knew what I was about to see, I would have plucked out my eyes and say that I lost my eyesight due to a farming accident.

But knowing my damn luck, they would have sent me anyways.

Jenny P Enters the Darkella Contest

2010-07-15T08:20:00.000-07:00

A little self pimpage this morning...
When I saw this contest I was instantly intrigued, but how could a girl who writes fluff enter a contest based on Bella being a total bad-ass? Well, come to find out, your girl JP is a pretty sick ticket.
I would love you all forever if you took the time to read and review.
A million bewbie snuggles to ThatPanicGirlE for making the delish banner.

Fire & Ice Safe Sex Rule #1

2010-07-14T20:55:00.001-07:00

#1 - Use the PROPER condoms.

Help Wanted

2010-07-14T06:03:00.000-07:00

Team Fire and Ice welcomes its newest member and only Unicorn, HanFauxLo. We understand that in the real world, the economy sucks and you're doing all you can to find a j-o-b that let's you earn enough money so that ThatPanicGirlE can sit around all day with her feet up while being fed grapes by servants, while still giving you the flexibility to write and read fanfic at will.
Well, Han, we're here to help. While you and E were having "quality time" last night, the gals of Team Fire and Ice were on the interwebs chatting, and we came up with a list of what we think would be the perfect occupation(s) for someone like you.

Spiff up that resume, mister, and get ready to apply yourself...

Wet T-Shirt Contest Judge

Fence Painter

Bush Trimmer

Undergarment Moistener

Privates Investigator

Beaver Patrol Officer

Rug Doctor

If you need any references, let us know!!!
xoxox
Jenny P, CereuleanBlue, KennedyMommy3, and Antisocialangel
PS: Thanks to all you hotties for posing for these pics last night! ~ JP

BLUE OCTOBER SONG PROMPT CONTEST!

2010-07-11T20:46:00.000-07:00

BLUE OCTOBER SONG PROMPT CONTEST - AUGUST 1ST THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH!!

This is your chance to write to SMs favorite band (other than Muse).

The contest will work like this:

- Email teamfireandicefic@gmail.com for your song prompt.

- Each entry should be posted on your Fan Fiction site. Once you post it, email TF&I again and let us know your link. We'll add it to our C2.

- The contest will be voted on October 1st through October 15th.

- There will be a "Team Fire and Ice" consensus winner. That winner will be based on best use of the song given.

- Entries must be between 2,000 and 10,000 words and can be multi-chapter.

- No pedophilia, rape, incest or overly disturbing entries. They will immediately be disqualified.

- Your O/S cannot be posted anywhere else.

- You can collaborate on an entry.

- You can use any of the characters from Twilight, however, no outside or self-created characters please.

- "Hate Me" "18th Floor Balcony" "Sound of Pulling Heaven Down" "My Never" "Balance Beam" and "Ugly Side" will not be used in this contest for some obvious reasons.

Good luck and we look forward to your contest entries.

Prizes given: First, Second and Third places will receive a banner made by ThatPanicGirlE and the judges banner will be made by CereuleanBlue.

Introducing, HanFauxLo

2010-07-11T18:08:00.000-07:00

To whom it may concern,
Where do I begin? I wasn't really into the Twilight thing up until three years ago. I never quite understood the thing between Team Edward and Team Jacob until five months ago when I met ThatPanicGirlE, who brought me into the light known as Twilight.

Three months I started my first fan fic, "Turn Buckles and Fallen Tears" which I've had a lot of experience with. I don't know what it's like to be on the road 362 days a year, but from my brother who is a wrestler, I've seen what it's like to love what you do.

I come from a military background with my father being in the Army for 25 years. I've had a lot of discipline in my life but I adore my family with all my heart. When I first moved to Dtown, I had no idea what I'd gotten into, but meeting ThatPanicGirlE was the best thing that has ever happened to me and she has been nothing short of an inspiration and a miracle to me. I love her with all my heart. I'm sorry, I got a little mushy. I'll get back on track.

First and foremost I want to thank ThatPanicGirlE for inspiring me to write "TBFT" which will have more to come after I finish Chapter 6.

I want to thank Poochi_Mama (aka JenniP), along with ThatPanicGirlE who came up with the name, HanFauxLo. I would also like for the rest of the team and let them know that I will do you proud and try to uphold to the name Team Fire and Ice.

By the way, I'm Team Edward (But Emmett is a close second... GO GATORS!).

And for the rest of the fan fiction community, may you have champagne wishes and caviar dreams.

Sincerely yours,
Han to the Fizzle, fo shizzle, Lo Izzle

A big HUGE welcome to our new member, Mr. HanFauxLo

2010-07-10T16:06:00.001-07:00

Five months ago I was graced with the presence of a life changer. No, it wasn't Edward, but he is definitely MY Edward. Well more of my tattooward. He's done something no other man (other than Mr. Poochi) has done for their girlfriends and/or wives.

He's read Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn back to back and I'm so proud of him. The most amazing thing that he's done though? He started writing his very own Fan Fiction and that in itself could not be overlooked.

He even went a step further and has even written lemons, something I wasn't even comfortable doing until my third or fourth story.

So here's to our newest member of Team Fire and Ice. It will be interesting to hear a guy's perspective of fan fiction for once.

Here's the link to his FF.net page.

(By the way. I love you and happy anniversary baby!)

Chapter 2 of The Hard Arse is up.

2010-07-07T19:16:00.000-07:00

Yep, I'm sure the title tells it all. But since you like to see a little more, I'll leave you a teaser of the chapter and possibly post the link for it. ;)

~o0o~

"You really shouldn't be down on all fours Miss Swan. It doesn't look good to the other employees if women are on their hands and knees in my office. What do you need anyway?" For some reason, he liked grabbing me by my arm, and as much as it kinda hurt, I had to admit I kinda liked it. He didn't let go, but instead jerked my arm a little when I didn't answer. Damn, this man had me soaked through my panties. I did prefer roughness to pansy ass 'love making', just saying...

"I wanted to go over the Evans file with you if you had a moment. But I noticed you were busy, so I was leaving and, yeah, you saw the rest." I shrugged my shoulders, not wanting to embarrass myself with the finer details of me falling or admitting to watching the way his tongue slid over those lavishly full lips of his.

The same lips I desperately wanted to relieve the throbbing between my legs at that very moment. I could just imagine how that almost non-existent five o'clock shadow would feel against my inner thighs. With that thought I released a whimper as my thighs clamped shut like Fort Knox. I wasn't about to let my love juice spill forth while I was this close to him. That would be really embarrassing.

~o0o~

Okay, so here's the link. The Hard Arse Chapter 2. Leave me some love. -km3-

Shadows - By: ThatPanicGirlE

2010-07-05T17:48:00.000-07:00

I know that this is our blog for everything fan fiction related... but I wanted to post this up for everyone to read. This has been my baby going on almost a year now. I'm 50,000 words into this bad boy and it's taken blood sweat and tears to do this novel. I'm almost done (much to Poochi_mama aka JenniP's pleasure) and I'm dying to share it with the world.

So without further wait, here's the first chapter of "Shadows."

Be honest. Mama can take it.

One note before your read. This has not been beta read yet. I'm waiting to find some poor sap who's willing to beta read through all this =)

1. The move

I stared out of my car in amazement of how fast my trip up to the mountains of North Carolina flew by. I noticed that the closer we got, the more my ears popped. Higher altitudes will do that. I immediately removed my ear buds out and tried my best to get the pressure down. My dad had awful taste in music and my iPod was my only escape from the torturous sounds coming from the speakers. I quickly put them back in before I opened the door to escape up the mountainside.

It was the end of July and yet in the mountains it felt like spring in the afternoon – another trait of the higher altitude. We stopped off once along the way in a small town at the border of North Carolina. I refused to get out the car and sulked in the backseat while my dad filled up the Explorer. Families were standing around, mostly packed for summer vacations. This was going to be a summer vacation that would never end, at least according to my mom.

We were moving – not that it surprised me that we were. I knew something eventually had to give. My parents had very little choices on what we could do. It was either move, or we would lose everything we owned.

My parents were moving us to Cherokee, North Carolina. It is home to the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation.

I’d spent many a summers taking this same road with my family for our summer vacations. We’d spend two, maybe three weeks in our small cabin that belonged to my grandparents. We would hike small parts of the Appalachian trail, camp out by the rivers that flowed down the mountains, fished – and yet through all this, I never in my life imagined we’d move up here.

My grandmother died a month ago and she left the cabin to my parents. With the current job market my father found himself without a job and my mother, a real estate agent, found out the hard way what happens when you don’t sell a house for six months. They both decided to take a leap of faith and sell our house and move to the mountains.

Obviously, I wasn’t happy about this decision with only a year left of high school. They figured the change would do me well. Some strange part of me wanted to believe that too. My entire life was spent worrying what people thought of me. I saw things differently in the world and it didn’t exactly sit well with others.

I could tell we were really close to the cabin. As we drove up Highway 441 where the Big M met the entrance to the Cherokee Indian Reservation, we turned down this small dirt road. Our driveway was lined with beautiful trees. I could already smell the fresh mountain air as I rolled down the window to take a deep breath. This was the only thing that kept me happy and not wanting to dart out of the car and run straight back down to South Carolina.

My dad stopped the car right in front of the cabin. My grandmother picked this location out specifically for the spot. It was as close as she could get to the reservation without living on it.

It was a small cabin consisting of two bedrooms, one small bathroom, kitchen and small living room. The washer and dryer were in a small shed built off from the house. Apparently that was added after her and my granddad moved up here for their retirement.

Everything we needed we brought with us. The cabin was fully furnished and we didn’t need much to fill the rest of the house.

My parents had a huge yard sale last weekend. They sold everything single thing inside our house, including my bed. I guess there was no need lugging all that extra stuff with us, especially when money was really tight and hiring a moving van wasn’t exactly an option.

I slept on the floor for an entire week. I couldn’t understand how come we didn’t move as soon as the yard sale was over, but there was paperwork that still needed to be taken care of. A part of me resented my parents for not keeping a little more of my things. As I saw my items one by one slip away from me, I felt even more alone in this endeavor.

My dad stepped out of the car looking over the small yard we acquired.

“Nadia, come get the key to the cabin and unlock it so we can start moving items in,” my father said.

My grandmother, who had strong ties with the Cherokee people, allowed her best friend, Meli, to name me. Nadia apparently means “hope,” however I wondered sometimes if I were named correctly as never saw any hope in me.

I walked to my dad to grab the keys out of his hand. I felt awful for my dad. He looked like he aged fifteen, maybe twenty years since he lost his job.

My parents felt so much better knowing that they could relax a bit since selling the house. It gave them money to live until either one could find a job. It got so bad at home that I’d leave as much as possible. I spent more time at the library that I did in my own house. If the library wasn’t open, I was at a local park. Either way, my house felt less and less like a home.

Since the Cherokee Reservation was a tourist destination, they were banking finding a job. I even offered to find one, and my parents agreed as long as it didn’t interfere with me doing well in school. They were also in high hopes of me getting a college scholarship. I didn’t want to disappoint them. So far, I’d done excellent in school.

As I reached for the keys, my dad could sense that I was feeling a bit apprehensive about the whole move. He put an arm around my shoulders.

“Nadia, this is going to be a great experience. I hope one day you’ll realize that.”

I hated to hurt his feelings. I knew he needed this as much as they thought I did so I put on a fake smile.

“Dad, it’s not that I don’t want to be here, I’m just worried I won’t get to know anyone. Not that it matters. I’ll only have a year here anyway.”

Dad kissed the top of my forehead and I quickly ran up the wooden steps to open the door of the cabin.

I snuck my head in to see that nothing had changed in the six months since I stepped inside the cabin. We moved my grandmother back home when we found out she had cancer. I remember the day we drove up here to bring her home with us. She refused to go, saying she needed to be here.

I hated that we made her move, but she settled in fine at our house. It was awful that she was only there for six months, but I was glad I at least got to see her for that long.

The smell of the cabin was very rustic. I took a deep breath and I could smell mothballs and pine from the cabin walls.

Everything in the room instantly reminded me of my grandmother and I almost felt like I could break down into tears. I was so sad knowing that my grandmother wouldn’t be in the kitchen baking my favorite peanut butter cookies or in her recliner knitting me a scarf for the winter.

I composed myself as soon as I heard my mom fussing at my dad about squishing her bag of breakables that she kept.

“Ronald, I told you not to put anything on this bag! You’d better hope nothing was broken,” Mom yelled at my dad.

Great, we are only here for fifteen minutes and they are already arguing. It seemed to have gotten worse as our financial worries strengthened. My biggest goal in this move was to see that they would stop the fighting. This wasn’t helping matters much.

I walked slowly down the steps to help bring boxes and bags into the house. Every single bit of clothing that belonged to me filled up two suitcases. I only kept a box of personal belongings. Space was tight in our Ford Explorer.

My mother also looked worn out. She had dark circles under her eyes. On top of losing her mother, she was also under the stress of just being a mom, a wife and doing what she could to sell a house. She stayed home so much taking care of her mother that she didn’t sell a house in the past six months. She hoped a job offer would pan out in Bryson City, a small city just up the road from the Reservation.

I walked up to my mom who handed me a small box of food that we brought with us to put in the cupboards. She gave me a fake smile as she handed the box off to me. At least I wasn’t the only one pretending that everything was okay. Even though it was my mom’s idea to head up here, I could almost see the hesitation in her eyes too.

“Mom, do you think after the items are moved in and we’re unpacked, if we could just go into the Reservation and grab some dinner? I’m sure you don’t feel like cooking and I know I surely don’t feel like it either.”

She smiled sincerely for the first time in a while. You could see the gratefulness radiating from her eyes.

“Sure, Nadia, we’ll go as soon as we are done. I’m sure all this unpacking will make us hungry.”

We grabbed a couple of left over boxes out of the explorer and took them into the house. I already knew which room was mine. My grandparents kept a small extra bedroom for my family when we came to visit.

My mom was an only daughter, as was I. My dad’s family, all still in South Carolina, had more than enough children and grandchildren. I was always closer to my mom’s family anyway. And it was nice being the only grandchild on my mom’s side. I was spoiled rotten. Although, it would have been nice to have cousins to play with growing up; even a sister or brother would have been nice. But, I took what was given to me.

I watched my mom unpack some items out of a box in the living room. She was tall, very thin – most of that came from barely eating the past three months – and she had short black hair. She had dark skin and very high cheek bones. I sincerely think she could have been a model in her younger years. My heart went out to her that she’s gone through so much.

“Elaine,” I heard my dad shout to my mom, “could you come here a minute. I need you to show me where this is supposed to go.”

She ran to the back where my grandmother’s bedroom was located.

I grabbed my box of personal items and headed back to my room. Even though my room was small, it had all I needed including full sized bed with a really nice wooden headboard. Across from the foot of the bed sat a dresser drawer and a small TV on top of that. The walls were made out of logs. I really loved the homey appeal that the entire cabin held.

I pulled out several pictures. Most of them were my mom, dad and grandmother. I barely remember my grandfather. I know as a young child we spent a lot of time together. He died with I was really young and I was really close to my grandmother.

I had a couple of pictures of my two best friends, Katherine Benjamin and Jenni Howle. They were the only two people I think I would even miss from my hometown.

I finally found a good group of friends my eighth grade year after years filled with turmoil and frustration from so many mean classmates. I met them after I had a run in with one of the class idiots, Jackson Douglas. He started calling me all kinds of cruel and obnoxious names and Katherine and Jenni stuck up for me. From that point on, we were all inseparable. They are also the only two that knew me for me… and about my crazy dreams.

I sat on my bed staring at the photograph of Jenni, Katherine and I. It was taken at a birthday party for Katherine. Jenni and Katherine were wearing their normal girly clothes while I sported my infamous sweater that I could never take off.

I pulled out a couple more items, stuff I kept for the upcoming school year, such as a book bag and pencils and things. I hated the fact that my parents needed to buy me school supplies, so I tried to keep as much as needed to a minimum.

I placed everything on the crocheted comforter. I’m very sure my grandmother made this one. She loved to crochet and knit and before she got too sick to show me, she taught me as much as she could.

I went back into the living room and grabbed the suitcases that held my clothes and toiletries and I took them to my bedroom. I unpacked my clothes and realized as I was unpacking that I barely had any winter clothes – except for my favorite sweater. In South Carolina, we had decently cold winters. I’d forgotten that I was moving to the mountains and realized another financial burden to put on my parents.

As soon as I placed the last item into the closet, my mom stuck her head into the bedroom and said, “Nadia, are you hungry? I think we’re ready to go into town.”

“I guess I’m as ready as I’ll ever be.”

I reached over to my bag. I was supposed to call Jenni as soon as we got here but with all the unpacking to do I figured I’d take care of that first.

“Nadia! You were supposed to call as soon as you got there. You had me worried sick,” Jenni said harshly.

“Chill, Jen. We had a ton of unpacking to do so we did that first. I wanted to let you know that I was ok. I miss ya’ll already,” I said as I almost choked on my words.

“You’ll be ok, Nadia. Besides, we now have a place to spend our vacations.”

“I guess you are right. It’s just odd being here. I feel like we’re on an extended vacation.”

“Well that is an excellent way of looking at it. I’m glad you are being optimistic about all this. This is a good thing for you and your parents. Don’t forget they need this.” Jenni reminded me.

Jenni was always the optimist. She had the best way of looking and bad situations. I knew I could always count on her to be the one to make me feel better.

Katherine, however, could make anything look worse than what it was. I wasn’t in a mood to call her and hear about the bad things that could come of this move. I needed a positive influence, at least for now.

“Well, I’d better get going. We still don’t have our plans switched on or cell phones for up here so it’s an emergency use only situation.”

We said or goodbyes and I told her I’d call as soon as I could.

I went into the living room and found my mom and dad patiently waiting on me to join them. Since we were starving from a day of unpacking and driving, we decided to head to a fast food restaurant.

I hated to get back in the car so soon. The five hour car ride took more out of me than I thought. My dad pulled into the McDonalds just up the road from our house. This technically wasn’t the reservation, but we were going to live here, so I had no rush to get into town.

We ate pretty much in silence as we people watched. Parents were rushing their kids through their meals as the local teenager were loitering and taking up a corner of the restaurant.

“Dad, do you think there is any way I could borrow the truck for a bit tomorrow. I’d like to go into town and start looking for a job.”

My dad didn’t say anything for a moment and I was sure that meant no.

“Sure, take it. Make sure you’re back by three though. Your mom has a final meeting with the cabin sales in Bryson City at four.”

“Oh yeah, good luck with that Mom. I’m sure you will do great.”

Mom nodded and smiled. I really hoped she got the job. I was ready for burdens to finally lift from my parents.

We finished or food and walked to the door of the restaurant. The sun was setting over the Blue Ridge Mountains and even though I’d seen it tons of times before throughout my various trips here, I was still in awe at the beautiful colors that laced the sky. The blues, pinks and oranges seemed to mix together in a way only the heavens could produce.

We got home pretty quickly and I settled into my room. I grabbed my pajamas out of the dresser and went to the bathroom to freshen up and brush my teeth before bed. I stared for a bit at myself in the mirror. I was sure my eyes were forming the same dark circles my mom had. I was entirely too young to have that happen.

I got under the covers and nuzzled my head into my goose down pillow. Before I knew it I was dreaming.

I was sitting at the park where I would go to clear my head.

It was starting to turn to nightfall and I didn’t want to move. It seemed almost as if, I belonged. There, in the woods I felt like I was home. Then, all the sudden, I felt myself tremble.

I thought I was getting a cold chill, then, I did it again. I fell to the ground and started convulsing. I was aware of what was going on around me but I had no understanding at all what was happening to me. I thought I was having a seizure.

I felt myself blackout and the moment I woke up from what seemed like an eternity, my senses were heightened. It was pitch black dark but yet I could see every single detail in the leaves and the trees. Everything was in black and white and I began to freak out that I had gone completely colorblind. I could hear the passing cars and the trees rubbing against each other. In the background I heard a baby crying and people listening to music. And then I realized something even more frightening than my senses.

I went to speak and it came out as a howl instead. I looked at my hand which now was a paw. I startled myself and tried to sit up. I soon realized that I had four legs instead of two and instantly stood up. I ran as fast as I could straight to water. It was the only way I could see my reflection. The full moon stood over the top of me and as soon as I found a body of water, I saw my reflection of one that will never escape my mind.

I saw my eyes staring back at me. That was the only thing that didn’t change about me.

I was surrounded in silver fur. At first I didn’t recognize exactly what kind of animal I was.

I thought I was either a wolf or a dog, but quickly noticed the shape of my face and soon remembered our study about coyotes in my life sciences class. I had turned into a coyote. I stared for the longest time at myself.

I still felt human, but my coyote instincts were taking over. I could smell other animals and I started to hunt. I quickly slowed, scaring myself.

I stood still wondering how on earth I could bring myself back to being a human. My mom and dad would probably not like having a coyote as a daughter. I lay down on the grass in the forest of the park. I just wanted to be a normal girl. I whimpered and quickly drifted off to sleep.

“I found her, she’s right here.” I opened my eyes to see the ground at my face. I thought I’d been dreaming inside my dream the entire time. When I came to I quickly realized that I was completely naked. I remembered what happened.

The deputy placed a blanket around me as I sat in the grass. I tried as hard as I could to cover up my naked body. I sat there, while everyone around me chatted.

I heard one deputy on the phone with someone saying, “Yes ma’am. She’s right here. She’s fine. We have emergency services on the way to check her out. You might need to bring her some clothes too.”

I instantly woke up. This wasn’t the first dream I’d had like that. They started last summer right after I turned seventeen. These dreams would come in a regular rotation but this was the first time I actually phased into the coyote.

I lay in bed for a while staring out the window. I could see the moon was waning and it was as bright as I’d ever seen it before. It made me feel a little bit better and before I knew it, I was back asleep, and dreamless for the rest of the night.

Everything is copyrighted to Elicia M. Kiker. Please do not repost without written consent to the owner.

Of Independence, Homesickness, and Bewbie Snuggles

2010-07-04T20:47:00.000-07:00

Hello there, fandom folk!
Poochi_mama here (or Jenny P if you read my story, and if you do, remind me to blow you later). Just wanted to hop on the blogosphere and wish each and every one of you a very happy July 4th - or at least what's left of it.
This weekend marked an AMAZING moment in the brief life of our little fandom. The Fandom Gives Back, Eclipse Edition raised over $91,000 in just 5 days! Who would've thought that a group of people, pulled together by sparkly vampires and shirtless werewolves, would band together so seamlessly? Who would've imagined that we would, in 120 hours, raise almost $100k to help find a cure for childhood cancer? Be proud of yourselves, people!
This weekend also marks the end of the summer tribunal of ThatPoochiBlue, which is what I have affectionately named the meeting of the minds that occurred while I was visiting my home state the past few weeks. Yes, ThatCereuleanGirlBlue will continue to meet, talk about gaysians and tea, nom on cookies and fried chicken, and swap Twipr0n, but I will no longer be here to nestle myself amongst their bewbies and dream of world where asteroids perfectly end every fic. I would like to take this opportunity to thank ThatPanicGirleE and CereuleanBlue for taking such good care of me and pushing me to write even when I was ready to throw my hands up and go back to watching Saved By The Bell reruns instead. I will miss having you girls within bewb-groping radius.
So, now that I've gotten all teary-emo again, and now that July is here in all it's monkey-ass hot glory, what are YOUR plans for the summer? What's on your Must-Read List? What do you want to see written?
Send us your rec's, your plans, your prompts, your oonies, yearning to be free. We'll gladly pet them all.
What do I want? RobPorn. Lots and lots and lots and lots of Robporn. I want screen shots, manips, fingerpr0n, jawpr0n, Robward, Tylerward, Robowski, TotallyintoKStewRob, SmileyRob, BroodwardRob, ConstiPattison (face it, he looks a little backed up in some of those Eclipse stills)...The list goes on. Won't you share what you have with me? It will make me verah happy and ease my homesickness.
Much love and tons of motorboats,
Poochi_mama
PS: Fifth person to leave Robpr0n as a comment gets an awesome imaginary prize!

Happy Birthday Bad Ass Beta CereuleanBlue

2010-06-30T08:57:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS. BLUE!

I wanted to come up with something special from all of us and the only thing I could come up with was good old fashioned p0rn for ya.

<----- By the way...Don't all our bewbs look so great together?

The Star of Eclipse

2010-06-30T07:42:00.000-07:00

Me, CereuleanBlue and Poochi_mama (JenniP) made the pilgrimage to the theaters at midnight last night to watch Eclipse.

I held a party in which a good group of friends showed up. We drank beer, watched Rifftrax versions of Twilight and New Moon and came up with some excellent ideas for some crackfics involving Bella virginity and her innerfilter.

We waited in anticipation, hoping that all our Eclipse filled dreams would come true. We were nervous, anxious and excited and sure as hell were not let down. (The kiss... oh dear lord that kiss.) Yes, of course it strayed from some of the story line but if you go into the movie not expecting anything, it leaves you with a sense of acceptance.

There were some awesome parts, those I wish to not divulge until at least the rest of my team members watch the movie but we have to do a salute to one character.

The moustache.

Every time the moustache appeared, I went total schoolgirl giddy. I would totally go team Charlie after each scene that left me laughing, nearly crying or just down right amazed at what the moustache could do.

I think the moustache could have single handedly fought the Seattle vamps and then taken on the Volturi just by existing. It was even able to tame the wildest werewolf and most annoyed vampire.

Charlie is the glue that holds this story together. His quirky behavior, his ability to steal the scene and the fatherly attraction has made him my new favorite character.

So, here's to the star of Eclipse, the moustache.

Oh yeah and, the truck.

My thoughts on Eclipse Premier Night

2010-06-29T08:04:00.000-07:00

It's nearing the twelve-hour mark as I write this until the Eclipse premier.

I feel like a little kid on Christmas eve just waiting for Santa Claus to make his appearance with gifts under the tree. Except David Slade is Santa and our gifts are seven sparkly undead vampires, a wolfpack and an evil vampire in a pear tree ... I mean pine tree.

We've been waiting for this for months, hell even years. We all knew when Twilight came out as a film that they were nuts to NOT continue the saga all the way through. Catherine Hardwick... meh. Chris Weitz... MUCH better. So Mr. Slade has a job ahead of him. All the reviews I've seen from fellow TwiHards all say the same... that it's great.

I beg to question, though. As TwiHards, would it really matter if it sucked? Would it really matter if Jasper did look like an evil version of Harpo? Would it really matter that Bella wears nothing but plaid?

No. I really don't think it would matter.

You know why?

Because, as of tonight, I will be spending time with some of the greatest people on earth, my best friends. We'll all be there decked out in our best Twilight garb, squeeing like we did when we first saw the ~~New Kids on the Block~~ Backstreet Boys and know that deep down in hearts, our Edward and/or Jacob will one day whisk us off our feet. We'll hold each other's hands through the tough parts and sigh at the leg hitch scene. We do it because we are in love with fictional characters that by God could be real, right?

I want to walk out of the theater tonight with a sense of fulfillment and a feeling that the book was done justice, since it is my favorite book of the four. I want to look forward to seeing Breaking Dawn Part 1 & 2.

I think if my calculations are correct though, we'll be walking out with something more than that though. I have a feeling we'll be walking out with a sense of accomplishment, for being diehard fans who loved a great series and got to see it play out before our eyes.

That's all we ever wanted.

The Hard Arse Is A Go!

2010-06-28T11:33:00.000-07:00

So I posted my new story. It's a Jake and Bella story. My one shot Rude Boy is just a small piece of this fuckery I call my writing skills.

It's basically about a girl named Bella who goes to work for Mr. Black at Alpha PR, a public relations company in Seattle, Washington. She likes to stare at her boss a lot, although she would rather throw herself at him and have her way. Only problem is, Mr. Black doesn't mix work with play. (BOO to that idea Mr. Black) This fact though is always subject to change. So yeah, if you want to see where this is going, just read Rude Boy also. Hope you enjoy. As always, leave me some love and let me know what you think .

I'll give you a snippet of the chapter I posted.

~o0o~

When Jacob came to Phoenix, he informed me that my skill in account management was 'highly coveted' in his line of work. He said that having to deal with high profile people called for someone who was ahead of the game in keeping tabs on everything. He asked me to
come work for him, to which I agreed, but only after he told me my yearly
salary.

My eyes almost popped out of my head, not only at the amount of money I'd be making, but also at the fucking hot boss I would get to work closely with every day.

I swear Renee jizzed herself when she opened the door. He looked me over for a minute before he introduced himself. I noticed his eyes stayed on my very full C-cups for quite some time. I didn't mind, seeing as I was staring at his arms and his chest just as much.

Renee was literally drooling all over him while he sat in our living room. I suppose
the saying 'like mother, like daughter' runs bone-deep in this case. He didn't
seem to mind until Renee's hand swept over his junk. I think that sometimes
people underestimate the horniness of my mom.

~o0o~

The story is posted on FF as well as JBNP. Here's the link for FF.

The Hard Arse

P.S. #TeamTentScene PPL!!!! :) Have a good day!

-km3-

Fic Rec Friday, well Saturday

2010-06-26T12:16:00.000-07:00

Ok, ok. I know it's Saturday, and I know I missed posting on Friday. But I had a very good reason. Apparently setting up the Twitterfeed for the Fandom Gives Back Auctions took a LOT longer than I'd thought, but it was fun and for a good cause. I digress.

Today's rec is actually a one-shot, actually only about 1,500 words. Yeah, yeah, I know, all of you read these EPIC multi-chapter fics that seem to go on FOREVER, just like Edward/Jasper/Carlisle/Alice (or whoever you're shipping these days). But I must say that I really like one-shots, especially if they're short, sweet, and to the point. Many of them are hilarious, and well written. And today's rec is both of those things.

I bet a lot of you know StotheP from Twitter. I know that I had no idea that she was a writer until poochi_mama tweeted me the link to one of her stories the other day. The one-shot is titled Unchanged. In it, StotheP takes a look at what life would be like from Edward's point of view if Bella was never changed to a vampire.

The sheer fact that the summary begs you to pretend she didn't write this and that it begins with an apology from the author made me want to read it that much more. A perpetually seventeen year old Edward, tends to all of his elderly wife's needs and wants. There's even a lemon involved!

Sometimes I think that people just throw away one-shots, not bothering to edit or have them beta'd. As a result, I often get distracted by poor use of grammar and bad dialogue, but this has none of those problems that keep you from enjoying the story. It's a short, easy, funny read and definitely worth the five minutes of your time that it would take to read through it.

And while you're at it check some of StotheP's other work, including her plea to spade and nuter your pets, Incision. Besides, anyone who argues with themself in their profile must either be crazy or a genius. Maybe a little of both.

Link to story: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5884564/1/Unchanged

Link to author's profile: http://www.fanfiction.net/~Stothep

Link

Pas de Deux Chapter 21 - JennyP

2010-06-26T08:23:00.000-07:00

Chapter 21 of JennyP's (Poochi_mama) story, Pas de Deux is up on Twilighted!

Go now, READ!

The Devil Made Me Do It, and Now I'm Hooked

2010-06-24T07:31:00.000-07:00

And by the Devil I mean JP and E. These two hoors created me a list of must read fics, which I started on this morning, and now I can't stop reading. You girls be warned that I may never be able to.

I used to read fic all the time. In fact, I started out as a reader solely, then transformed into the bad-ass beta that you now know, followed quickly by the awesome writer (*SARCASM*) that you all love. I used to keep up with dozens of fics and the detritus of their update alerts littered my inbox, but now they blow about like tumbleweeds on the desert sands.

I want to apologize to all you awesome writers out there for not showing you the love that you so deserve. Please chalk it up to my ignorance, oblivion, and obsession with writing, but now I am back and it's good to be here. My husband may not think so, but who gives a shit what he thinks anway.

FINE! I'll read it. (Hunger Games)

2010-06-24T07:19:00.001-07:00

Wish Me Luck!

Ladies Who Lunch

2010-06-24T06:44:00.000-07:00

<- This is NOT us. We're much older.

Yesterday was an epic day in the life of Team Fire and Ice. For the first time ever, ThatPanicGirlE, CereuleanBlue, and JenniP sat down together and watched each other masticate while talking about everything that is the Twilight fandom. We rec'd fics to CB, we giggled about what Edward would have been like at WoodStock (because you know Alice made them all go), and we discussed our plans for the Eclipse premier (5 DAYS, PEOPLE!!). It was awesome.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get a little emo...
Yesterday also reminded me just how awesome this fandom is. We three gals have much in common when it comes to Twilight and all its fun, but if you look at our RL's, we're worlds apart. CB is a teacher who moonlights as a biker/cowgirl. E is a graphic artist who worships the group WSP walks on and will follow them to the moon at the drop of a hat. JP is a Nursing student who lives a trillion light years away from her hometown. But there we sat, all our differences aside, and enjoyed the company as if we'd pulled each others pigtails in pre-K.
What am I getting at?
Well, I suppose I'm just grateful for this crazy world that SM created that brought so many of us together in a way that nothing else could have. I'm happy that I've made new friends AND found something new to share with my old friends. I'm happy that there are people out there who appreciate the importance of good writing, being polite, helping others, and bewb gropes.
When the conversation turned to The Fandom Gives Back, it was exciting to think that maybe this very blog could be a catalyst to raise money for children who are involved in a fight much more difficult than anything Edward and Bella found in those snowy woods. I'm honored to be a part of a fandom that finds a way to give back to the community in a powerful way.
So, no matter what you're looking for, go check out The Fandom Gives Back and bid on something - anything! If you're an author and you'd like to be featured here on Team Fire and Ice's Blog, bid on our feature. We'd love to have a chance to promote good writing while helping a greater cause.
OK, I'm done being all misty-eyed and philosophical. One day, I hope all the ladies will be able to get together and hug and grope and nom on burritos all at the same time. 'Til then...!

Delusions - Chapter 5 Posted

2010-06-23T05:45:00.001-07:00

Delusions- Chapter 5 Posted!

Chapter 5 - Edward After

For some of us, the earliest memories of our childhood stay with us till the day we die. For others, it's hard to even remember anything before high school.

My earliest memory was of my mother. Her dark hair flowed in curls down her back as she picked me up off the floor. I had gotten into the pots and pans under the counter top again, and though she usually didn't mind it, this time something was different. She looked sad and distraught over something.

It was easy for me to remember my mother. Alice looked so much like her that it pained me to look at her sometimes. Her smile, her dark hair and her eyes were a reflection of our mother's. I had our father's looks. I've been told that by distant relatives. The mystery of why they never came forward to claim me and Alice has always plagued me. We were lucky enough to have Carlisle though.

I looked over at Alice as she sat sleeping next to me. The plane ride from Chicago to Seattle seemed to take longer than I remembered. I think I was in some sort of hurry to meet my demise. To my left sat Carlisle. He looked defeated, tired, and I wanted to reach out to him and apologize like I had so many times before. Alice held my hand, refusing to let go. Earlier I tried to pry my hand from her grasp, and she woke, almost in a sweat. I think she thought I was leaving her for good. She had good reason to fear that.

Team Leg Hitch Vs. Team Tent Scene - Which are you?

2010-06-22T12:11:00.000-07:00

JennyP: OK, so, where were we? Oh yes, we were going to discuss why MY #leghitch is going to be way more epic than YOUR #tentscene

E: Doubt it. Okay, yes, the whole panting and tongue fucking that will take place between the two of them will be hot.. HOWEVER, the tent scene will just rock the socks off it... Edward going all Emo with "Keep your thoughts to yourself, dog" while Jacob feels up Bella...

JennyP: Um, no. I have been in a tent with a man and a dog, and I have to say, the dog had to go. He smelled up the tent

E: Would you REALLY throw out a space heater? I mean my God you live in a cold climate?

JennyP: The only reason Edward kept him around is the ONLY reason ANY man keeps a dog around. Too blame his farts on the dog.

E: There wasn't any farting going on. I think Bella was editing her thoughts for Ms.Meyer... she thought it was hot too. She was wanting him to plow her fields, if you catch my drift.

JennyP: *not that Edward farts. He is perfect. He probably composes music with his sphincter
Bella has no field to plow. Bella's field has a force field around it.

OK, let's start over.

First off, think about when YOU where in HS (last year). Remember when making out on your boyfriend's bed was THE hottest thing on the planet? Remember the feeling you got in down in your stomach when he'd run his hand ANYWHERE on your body?

E: Yeah... but my boyfriend wasn't A.) Dead and B.) Cold.

JennyP: STOP! I'm not done!

E: (pouts lip out) Fine... continue...

JennyP: Remember how you'd go home and fantasize about it, recalling every single solitary moment in perfect detail, just so you could feel that tingle in your belly (and pants) again?

Well, imagine THAT time a gajillion, because not only is this your ONE TRUE LOVE, but your one true love happens to be a male-model who writes you lullabies, never pressures you to do it, and can offer you eternal life.

It's like making out with the love child of Jesus and Beckham.

E: Okay I get you on that, however, I have to say there is something extremely hot about two guys fighting over you...

JennyP: <-- Wouldn't know.

E: I would, and trust me... it's the bees knees. In all honesty though, the thought of Jacobs hot body rubbing against mine makes me all kinds of happy in my lady bits.

JennyP: Yesm, but this isn't about your lady bits, its about Bella's (nonexistent) lady bits She obvs gets tingly in the the bits a la' leghitch She gets sleepy and annoyed during the tentscene

E: Bella's (nonexistent) lady bits aside, you must admit, when you read the third book of (the Bible) saga, you thought that it was awesome that the two of them went ape shit over Bella?

JennyP: Honestly? I went ape shit over the guilt kiss. I actually didn't talk to Bella for like, a whole hour after that. I thought the tent scene was sweet...the two of them agreeing that they both love her so much they'd kill each other for her, but they decide not to bc they know that would hurt her even more

E: Oh drooltastic on the guilt kiss. Have you seen the picture from the stills? I get all happy and stuff just looking at it... She loves Jacob, you know she does...right?

JennyP: But it wasn't HOT like the leghitch. And I am a h00r, who only likes things that make my ladybean quiver She loves him like a brother. She says so herself. And no, I haven't seen the stills. You know I am preserving my cherry for our date on the 29th.

E: I'm a sucker for two men fighting over me. So that makes my lady bits happy. Something barbaric about it... testosterone flowing all around me... excuse me I may need to leave for a sec... Nope false alarm.

JennyP: True, but I'd take romance and groping over macho and punching any day.

E: I guess that's why you are #TeamSparklePeen and I'm #TeamHotPants

JennyP: That and my obsession for things that sparkle. But we're not talking about my rhinestone cell phone

E: I like my guys hot, muscular (without weird nips) and can benchpress me and my motorcycle.

JennyP: I suppose I relate to #leghitch much more than #tentscene

E: And I can relate to #tentscene better than #leghitch.

JennyP: I like my guys skinny with good hair, intelligence, some sort of talent (other than cunniligus, that's a given). Which is hilar, bc that is the opposite of what I married

E: I like mine tall, muscular and good with their hands (other than the obvious reasons).

JennyP: OK, let's make a bet

E: Okay...

JennyP: I bet that #leghitch gets WAY more swoons than #tentscene when we see it next week No, even better. I bet leghitch wins the online vote

E: I'll take that one!

JennyP: and if I lose, I'll wear pigtails to the theater

E: and if I lose, I'll wear a Team Edward shirt to the theater.

JennyP: Deal. Tentscene loses and I'll dress up like Bella (I'll have to go buy a khaki skirt)

E: Eeek!

JennyP: (and a bad wig)

E: We'll let our readers determine that one. All I have to say is let the best werewolf win.

JennyP: Whatever, pup.

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GO VOTE NOW!

Will JennyP have to dress like a bad Bella or will E have to declare her cold-hearted love for Edward?

You decide!

Once Bitten, Twice Shy Teaser

2010-06-22T07:07:00.000-07:00

In honor of Teaser Tuesday, here's a little snippet from Once Bitten, Twice Shy. Enjoy.

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“Look at me, Bella. You need to stay away from the Cullens. They’re dangerous.” His eyes were wide. Jacob was skirting the edge of something he couldn’t just come out and say. He was trying as hard as he could to keep her from them without coming out and telling whatever it was that he knew.

“Wow, I had no idea I had two fathers. You’re kind of young to have a kid in high school aren’t you? Where do you get off telling me who I can’t hang out with?” Bella thought that perhaps sarcasm would get him off the topic, but there seemed to be little that could deter him from the path he had chosen to take.

“Jeez, would you just listen to me instead of being stubborn. They’re not safe…”

Bella thought for a moment, struggling on how to end the conversation without exposing herself to Jacob, but was unable to come up with anything that would steer him off his current path. She could sense Edward’s agitation with the situation but signaled for him to stay where he was. The sudden appearance of a vampire would do little to dissuade Jacob from his current course.

“Jacob, it’s okay. I know…”

Tuesday Teasers & Pic Prompts

2010-06-22T06:15:00.001-07:00

Morning everyone!

Today is Tuesday Teasers and Pic Prompts.

Above is your picture for the week!

Good luck and I can't wait to see the entries!

Post your completed 250-500 word entries in the comments section. Friday we will announce our winner!

Indention of the Heart - Chapter 15 Teaser

2010-06-21T16:24:00.000-07:00

Bella

I drove like a bat out of hell from Edward's place to the hospital. The entire trip, I fought back tears and tried to only think about Rosalie needing me. I wanted to just crawl up into a ball and fade away but I knew that she was counting on me and I wouldn't let her down.

I pulled into the parking lot of the hospital and jumped out the car. I found Rosalie's room and she was fast asleep. Emmett sat next to her, holding her hand with tears in his eyes.

"Oh God, Emmett. Is everything okay?" I asked him, squatting next to him.

"She's fine and the baby's fine," he said wiping a tear away.

"Thank God for that. Why are you crying then?" I asked him.

"I was just so worried. I just knew we were losing the baby and I couldn't even imagine how much it would have killed her for that to happen."

I loved how much Emmett cared, not just about his wife, but about everyone in general.

"I'm glad everything's okay," I said standing.

"Are you okay?" he asked as I walked over to grab another chair. I sat it down next to him and fell into it.

"I, I don't know what I am right now. Wait, what are you talking about?" I asked.

Winners Posted for the Silent Tear Awards

2010-06-21T05:28:00.000-07:00

Silent tear winners have been posted here. Once Bitten, Twice Shy didn't win, but I wanted to thank everyone for their votes. I enjoy even being nominated for an award because it means that someone is actually reading what I write. The very fact that I was going against a story with over 4,000 reviews says something. Thanks a lot, and congratulations to all the winners :)

Best Angst: Cascade and Cyanide

Best Romance: Falling for You

Best Surviving Romance: My Yes, My No

Best Forbidden Love: The Fallen Swan

Best Tragedy: The Masque of the Red Death

Best Author: americnxidiot

Best Supernatural: A Litany At Dusk

Best Edward and Bella: Withering the Ferns

Best Humor: Edward the Beta

Best Imprint: Early Imprint: Quil's Story

Best One-Shot: That Damn, Sexy Crooked Smile

Best Collaboration: A Little Crazy

Best Jacob and Bella: Landslide

Ending Worth Waiting For: Eternally Damned

Best Twilighted.net: Trust in Advertising

Once more congratulations to all the winners.

Sample and Rules for the Tuesday Teasers and Pic Prompt Contest

2010-06-20T07:49:00.000-07:00

Every single Tuesday will be Teaser Tuesdays and Pic Prompt days.

All of our readers are allowed to enter.

Rules for Pic Prompts:

Each Tuesday by 10 a.m. EST, TPGE will post a picture for you to write a small drabble (250-500 words).

All entries can be uploaded to the comments section with a link to your FF.net site.

We will pick one drabble to feature each Friday.

Deadline is Midnight, EST each Tuesday.

Rules for Tuesday Teasers:

You can send an email with a teaser to your story at teamfireandicefic@gmail.com.

We'll pick one each week to be featured the next Tuesday.

It can be a teaser to a story already written, a chapter you are working on or a story idea you are working on.

Deadline is Tuesday, Midnight EST.

Below is a sample of a drabble written by TPGE:

Thanks to alisXvolatX21 for doing the prompt!

I stood on the ledge overlooking the deep drop into the Pacific Ocean. My heart started to thud in my chest and I felt like I couldn't do this. I was thinking the impossible.

Jacob said that it was supposed to be a thrill. I could see why. If you hit the cold water the wrong way, your bones could be broken. It couldn't hurt as much as my heart had though. My heart was pieced back together by his love so why couldn't my bones do the same?

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Jacob asked as he came up beside me.

"More now than ever," I said. I knew I was doing this as my goodbye to the love of my life. I was hoping that the Pacific waters would wash the rest of the pain away. I wanted to let him go. I was okay with doing that now.

"When you jump, try to bounce back up as soon as possible or else you'll be dragged straight into the rocks. Then swim underwater for about five foot and to the left as soon as you get your bearings. I don't want you to hit your head."

I shook my head in agreement as my body shuttered. I realized quickly that it wasn't the wind that made me do that. It was Jacob grabbing my hand.

"Are you ready?" he whispered.

"Yes," I said.

"Okay jump in three, two..."

I felt my body falling fast to the ground, but it was the most liberating feeling in the world. I hit the cold water with a thud and allowed myself to float up as quickly as possible. I did exactly what Jacob said and swam five feet and then to the left. As soon as my head popped up out of the water I looked up to the ledge to see him.

He wasn't there.

Panic set in. He hadn't surfaced yet and I started to go into freak-out mode. I dove under the water to see if I could see him in the murky water and I could barely see two feet in front of me.

I popped my head back up again and still no Jacob. I started yelling his name and then a sudden tug pulled me under water.

I opened my eyes and saw Jacob at my face. I wanted to pop back up and swim away but I couldn't do it. His eyes looked so golden brown under that murky water and I felt something I'd never felt before.

I wanted him to kiss me.

As if he knew what I wanted, Jacob grabbed my face into his hands and pulled me close to him. We floated into this dark abyss, lips locked in place and it was the most amazing feeling in the world. His lips were blazing hot compared to the temperature of the water. I could have stayed there forever, but I couldn't breathe.

We both floated to the surface, lips still locked in place and as soon as my head popped out of the water, my legs wrapped around him as he kept us afloat. I couldn't let him go.

Everything was just too perfect.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6064059/1/The_Jump

Beta Readers and Bulletin Boards, Chapter 2

2010-06-20T05:30:00.000-07:00

Readers and Bulletin Boards - Chapter 2

Just in case you missed it, I posted an update to BR&BB last night :). This chapter is completely new material that wasn't included in the original contest entry. Hope you enjoy :)

Beta Readers and Bulletin Boards Rewrite

2010-06-19T09:04:00.000-07:00

Beta Readers and Bulletin Boards

Well, I've finished the rewrite of Chapter 1 and posted it on FFn. I will be extending this fic and filling in some missing details, starting with Chapter 2. Stay tuned!

All Hallows Eve - A Beta Readers and Bulletin Boards Outtake

2010-06-19T04:46:00.000-07:00

Morning peeps! Just wanted to let you know I've finally gotten around to expanding my AwkWard contest entry beginning with an outtake from Bella's point of view called All Hallows Eve. The story tells what happened during and after the Halloween party when Bella had to drive Edward home because he had one too many cups of punch. If you want to see E singing disco karaoke, then click the link and give it a read.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6064327/1/All_Hallows_Eve

Fic Rec Friday with CereuleanBlue

2010-06-18T11:34:00.001-07:00

Well kiddies, it's time for our first Fic Rec Friday from your old friend CereuleanBlue. Thanks for joining me for my first ever fic review. For this lovely summer Friday, I decided to go with a little ice to cool things down.

Now I'm sure some of you remember the Geekward Shuffle Challenge from a few months ago, and if you read the entries you were sure to have spotted Bad Girlfriend by nowforruin one of the mods and betas over at Project Team Beta. While it didn't win, it held some real potential for NYU dropout cum bartender Edward, and the author's note that she posted back in April to let us all know she planned to expand it into a multi-chapter fic called Roman Candle.

I found Roman Candle on Fanfiction.net after a twitter suggestion that I should do a review on it, and I immediately fell in love with nowforruin's Edward, even if he did have Jessica for a girlfriend. If you haven't read Bad Girlfriend, just understand that Jessica fit's that description to a T, and et's just say I was more than a little relieved when Jessica decided to pack her things and go back home to Forks. Jessica's departure leave Edward reeling from the change, and in a drunken moment he decides to call on the only person he feels like he can count on in New York City, his co-worker Bella. The two of them spend an evening downing all of the liquor that Edward can manage to find in his apartment, killing rogue coffee tables, and finally falling asleep together in Edward's bed. Upon waking up in the morning, they find themselves snowed in together for another day, and the UST runs rampant.

While the beginning of the story was cute and could have been a one-shot all on it's own, I stayed around for the much more intriguing and complex relationship between Bartender Edward and Barowner Bella. Something about the way, they danced around each other constantly held my attention, like watching some sort of complex mating ritual on Animal Planet. They keep coming close to the truth, close to an admission of how they really feel about each other without ever quite reaching it, even with a good shove from Rose, Bella's best friend.

Nowforruin is eleven chapters in without a true lemon between Bella and Edward. Even though they have come close, things haven't quite reached that point yet. More than the UST that runs rampant in this story, the thing that hold the most suspense for me is figuring out why Bella keeps holding Edward at arm's length, never allowing him to get close to her or letting herself get close to him. She keeps revealing tantalizing little bits about her past as the story continues, but just enough to keep you salivating for more.

As some of you know, I like a slow burn, and this story is definitely one of those. It gives you just enough fire to keep you hooked right before pulling the rug out from underneath your expectations. I'm really enjoying watching the back and forth between the two of them, and to be honest, the anticipation of the moment when the two of them just can't hold themselves back any more is fabulous.

Chapter 12 is due to post tomorrow (June 19) and I really can't wait. You should go and have a look for yourself before I spoil the whole story.

Fanfiction.net link --> http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5884459/1/Roman_Candle

Twilighted link --> http://www.twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=11597

My Vamp Fiction link --> http://myvampfiction.com/dungeon/viewstory.php?sid=444

Follow the Author on Twitter: @nowforruin

Two-Fer Post- Indention of the Heart Chapter 14

2010-06-16T19:21:00.000-07:00

Chapter 14 - Indention of the Heart

Yeah. It was awesome to WC with Ms AydenM tonight. Thanks lady!

Once Bitten, Twice Shy up for the Silent Tear Awards

2010-06-16T14:00:00.000-07:00

GO VOTE NAO!! So proud of my beta!!!

Once Bitten, Twice Shy by CerueleanBlue

Indention of the Heart Update

2010-06-16T13:38:00.000-07:00

Indention of the Heart shameless plug time.

Chapter 13 - Indention of the Heart

I just died... and I'm in Taylor Heaven

2010-06-16T11:48:00.001-07:00

I never wanted to be a water bottle so bad in my life.

Teaser Tuesdays & Pic Prompts Coming Soon!

2010-06-16T08:14:00.000-07:00

Check our blog each Tuesday for a Pic Prompt. We're accepting weekly entries and one will be featured on our blog by that Friday.

All entires must be beta'd and max 500 words per entry. These can be short drabbles or O/S.

Also, this will be the time for you to submit your teasers for your upcoming chapters.

Want a cool little badge? Rec a Fic!

2010-06-15T14:47:00.000-07:00

We're taking recommendations for your fics!

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Once Bitten, Twice Shy Update

2010-06-15T06:17:00.001-07:00

Chapter 20 is now posted and live on Fanfiction.net.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5698597/1/Once_Bitten_Twice_Shy

Go read it you know you want to....

Oh, and I've submitted Chapter 20 to Twilighted.

http://www.twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=5257

Yes I'm using the blog to pimp out my fic okay. I'm a shameless hoor!

Story Time with JennyP

2010-06-14T11:47:00.000-07:00

Hello there, lovahs! Told you I'd be back! While E and CB are busy in the world where people work, as they call it; I have been sitting around like the kept woman I am, reading fic. (By "sitting around," I mean standing in the kitchen - and by "kept woman" I mean useless whore.)
All that aside, I have decided to prance onto the interwebs today to share with all of you one of my favorite little lemony-filled goodies that I found while trolling Twilighted for new fics to read. Ready? Here we go...

Forbidden Desire
by
IslandWoman221
(http://www.twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=7048)
AKA
RoseBella75
(http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5357912/1/Forbidden_Desire)
Rated NC-17
Canon pairings
Summary: (taken from Twi.net, abridged)

In an alternate all human universe...sexual pleasure is paramount. The Cullens are a breed apart: sexual vegetarians, if you will. Bella is an "Innocent" and so off limits for deeper sexual gratification, a role she gladly embraces, taking pleasure only in giving to those around her. That is until she meets Edward. Suddenly her Father's insistence on her remaining an Innocent and Aro's desires to keep her for himself have become an unwelcome burden to her life. How will Bella and Edward survive their desire to be together when it is forbidden?

Like all good stories, this one starts with a lemon. In the second paragraph. Oh, and it's slash.

Gasping for air, I felt my own pleasure tightly coiled between my legs, moisture trickling down my thighs, unfulfilled longing my all too familiar companion.

Isabella is an innocent, which means that she must abstain from receiving sexual pleasure, but is required to give it to others. This corresponds well with canon Bella - from the beginning of the series she does everything she can to please those around her, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness. Her character is sublimely happy in her martyrdom, never questioning that her father, Charlie, the head guard, has chosen the correct path for her future.
Aro is once again painted as a seedy villain who pretends to care for those he loathes. His characterization here is not unlike that of Eclipse/BD, in that he extends an invitation to the Cullen family most likely not out of fondness for their company, but more so that he can observe them like animals.
The idea of "sexual vegetarians" is intriguing. The Cullen clan have chosen to be monogamous in a society that prides itself on promiscuity. They are aroused by the cerebral rather the carnal; their orgies consisting of debates rather than debauchery. This lifestyle of restriction plays well with the Cullen clan that we have all grown to know and love. Rather than let themselves go wild like their peers, they rise above basic desires; tying themselves together in a way that is rare for the society they live in.
So, back to Bella...
Gah, this girl is hot AND bothered! Hot because she knows what she likes, and likes what she does. Bothered because now that she's seen Edward, he's all she can think about, thus leading to one of the hottest girlwank/sex dreams in history:

I found my lips pulling back as I panted open mouthed, long chains of sound emanating unchecked from my throat. As my climax hit I latched my open mouth onto his shoulder, just barely managing not to drive my teeth deep into his flesh.

My eyes flew open with a gasp.

...Blinking furiously I struggled to get my bearings. The sudden absence of his delicious weight on top of me and my empty bed told me what I needed to know.

It hadn't been real. It was only a dream.

What's that? You want more? Yeah, I did too.

Edward's character is also very canon, given the AU setting. Once again we find him wanting the one thing that he cannot have - Bella. But this time, his fear of hurting her aren't the only things standing in his way. For one, there's her father, Charlie, who is set on keeping her an "innocent" as long as possible. Secondly, there's Aro, who would love nothing more than to see one of the Cullen's sully the family's reputation by partaking in the most forbidden of acts - defiling someone in Bella's position. And last, but not least, there's a little complication named Jake, who is Bella's friend but he wants her all to himself.

Edward is caught between his desire to please his family, and the growing lust he feels for Bella. It's entertaining to watch him go from a snotty boy who finds himself so much better than the members of Aro's court to a shrub-hiding wanker underneath Bella's window.

I began pumping in time with the sounds floating out from the room behind me. Tingling from the top of my head to the tips of my toes, it took all my control to keep my breathing quiet, and to continuously bite back my own sounds of arousal which were attempting to leap from my throat.

The breathing and moans began to take on a plaintive note, straining to climb higher. I longed to stand, sweep back the hanging beads screening the doorway, and use my hands and body to conduct the symphony of sounds to a mutually satisfying climax.

Down boy! Edward is still wordy as hell, and he does get a touch emo at times, but that's why we love him, right? Personally, I can't wait to see what happens with these kids. How will they get past Aro's strict rules? How will Edward see that falling in love with Bella is not against the Cullen way of life? How far is Jake willing to go to fight for Bella? Will Bella ever be cleared of her "innocent" status by Charlie, or will she have to rebel? So many questions - but I'm sure they'll be answered in due time.

In all, this is definitely a fic that's worth the time to read. If you start it for the lemons, you'll stick around for the story *coughlikeIdidcough* because it is THAT GOOD. And let's just be honest - in a fic world full of millionaire CEO's, tortured artists, and drunks - this story is a breath of fresh air.

Happy Fuck Off Monday Everyone!

2010-06-14T06:35:00.000-07:00

It's a Monday. Today is the busiest day of the week for me. Sucks too. I come from a really nice weekend and BAM it's like someone lets a fucking Tazmanian Devil lose in my office.

Wish me luck that I don't kill anyone today.

Pic Teaser for Beta Readers and Bulletin Boards

2010-06-14T04:44:00.000-07:00

As some of you know, I'm updating Beta Readers and Bulletin Boards with a one shot for TwilightJemS and venti_turtl. I just thought I'd share a little pic tease of the one shot to get your mouths watering.

Lol, ok maybe not mouthwatering, but you get the point I think. Interested yet?

Delusions Chapter 5 Teaser

2010-06-13T15:51:00.000-07:00

Just a tease. I promise.

Chapter 5 - Edward After

For some of us, the earliest memories of our childhood stay with us till the day we die. For others, it’s hard to even remember anything past high school.

My earliest memory was of my mother. Her dark hair flowed in curls down her back as she picked me up off the floor. I had gotten into the pots and pans under the counter top again and though she never minded it, this time was different. She looked sad and distraught over something.

It was easy for me to remember my mother. Alice looked so much like her that it pained me to look at her sometimes. Her smile, her dark hair and her eyes were so much a reflection of my mother. I had my father’s looks. I’ve been told that by distant relatives. Why they never came forward to claim me and Alice has always plagued me in mystery. We were lucky enough to have Carlisle though.

I looked over at Alice as she sat sleeping next to me. The plane ride from Chicago to Seattle seemed to take longer than I remembered. I think I was in some sort of hurry to meet my demise. To my left sat Carlisle. He looked defeated, tired and I wanted to reach out to him and apologize like I had so many nights before. Alice held my hand, refusing to let go. Earlier I tried and she woke, almost in a sweat. I think she thought I was leaving her for good. She had good reason to fear that.

Then it started. The pain in my chest. The tightness that surrounded the tight space I was forced to sit in. How on earth could I get Alice to let my hand go? I also had to get past Carlisle who watched over me like a fucking hawk. I needed to excuse myself to the restroom. I looked to the left, then the right.

Fuck. Bathroom, now.

"Alice," I whispered, "I've got to go to the restroom. I'll be right back, promise."

She nodded and let go of my hand. Carlisle looked at me suspiciously but I couldn't help it. I was too far gone at that moment.

I slipped past him and headed down the aisle. The plane seemed to be spinning. The people were fucking staring at me. FUCKING STARING AT ME? What the hell for? What had I done to them? I couldn't stop. Could I? How the hell was I going to do this in rehab?

In Honor of Season 3 - True Blood

2010-06-13T06:24:00.000-07:00

I'm sure Mrs. CereuleanBlue would agree with me, tonight is the night. Despite the fact that I do not have cable, I'm okay with this. I can always find a way to watch the first episode, but this is to the OTHER vampires that have captured my attention. Of course, here's to Snookie and Eric HOPEFULLY getting it on this season. I'm sure they will.

Ode to BDSM

2010-06-12T17:06:00.000-07:00

I have a secret love. It's more like a secret desire/passion of mine. Kinky, why yes I am.

It all started a couple of years ago. I walked into a little known place at the Beach and found something that changed my life forever.

Wrist cuffs.

It started so innocently. Then I added this to my collection:

So from that point on I was hooked. There is something completely awesome about giving up complete control to the one you love.

So here's to BDSM and all the fun perks that go along with it.

Have a Fun Weekend!

2010-06-11T22:38:00.001-07:00

Just thought I'd stop in and share some kinky stuff with you in hopes that you have your fair share of kinkiness this weekend.

Not what you were thinking, huh? It's cool, cause it wasn't what I was either. I was thinking more along the lines of, say, this?

or this?

So whatever way you like it, just have a kink filled weekend from Team Fire & Ice. I know I will! ;) -km3-

Happy Early Halloween

2010-06-11T17:22:00.000-07:00

Dear TF&I readers/fans:

I had a dream. This dream consisted of Edward as the Hamburgler. Then Ms. Fangbanger06 mentioned Bella as Grimace and well it went from there. I'm dying to write a O/S Crackfic about Edward and Bella taking Nessie trick-or-treating. Of course they would force Jacob to go along because well, that whole imprinting thing.

So, here's to dreaming. Maybe soon it'll happen. When it does, I promise you'll be the first to know!

Hiiiiii!

2010-06-10T16:36:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the welcome! I feel all loved. And stuff.

I'm fangbanger06/antisocialangel/fangy/that snooty bitch girl. ;)

I'm so excited because I don't know what the hell I'm doing. These lovely, darling ladies asked me to be part of this little team thing. YAYYAYAY! <---- That was my reaction.

So... about me. Sometimes, I act like I'm twelve. I say YAY! A lot. Sometimes, I act like I'm ninety-five.

I HATE loud music. I adore Russell Brand, Robert Pattinson, Alex Meraz, and Jensen Ackles. I have a beautiful, perfect little girl. I'm a senior in college. I've had the same boyfriend since I was sixteen and kind of refuse to get married. I have three kitties. I've got an epic bitchface that usually gets me whatever I want. I hate saying "I" over and over but here I am, doing just that. ;)

Now, fanfiction. The first one I read was Wide Awake. I sat in my chair, wearing a cookie, and eating a hoodie and inhaled it like it was crack. Or was I eating the cookie? No matter. It was my first and I loved it. I prefer Edwardo/Beller fics but I'm open to anything. Unless it says THE C WORD. I hate that word. Ewwwww.

I write stupid idiot things at 1 am. I don't take myself seriously unless I'm wearing tweed. I've never worn tweed.

ENOUGH about me. I can't wait to do whatever it is that I'm supposed to do!

Again, THANKS to Team Fire and Ice for welcoming me!

Just a laugh from CBlue

2010-06-10T16:10:00.002-07:00

Well I made a blinkie for myself. And if you need to know anything about me just refer to the banner, lol.

Welcome to our newest member

2010-06-10T15:20:00.000-07:00

The ladies here at Team Fire and Ice would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest member antisocialangel AKA fangbanger06.

Now that name may look familiar to some of you Team Fire and Ice followers, and you'd be right. She's the author of the story that makes Kennedymommy3 proud to be from Texas as well as E's judge's choice award in our Southern Twi-Nights Contest, Leopard Print Bras and Pearl Snap Shirts. (And let me tell you this one is a real hoot.)

Now lets just say that in my humble opinion, Ms. Banger is a goddess of crackfick, especially if you're looking for something hilarious that was written at 1 in the morning.

Sweetie, I hope you accept a little of our Southern Hospitality (AKA Southern Comfort) and enjoy your new place with us on the team.

So, if you're looking for a good laugh check out her fanfiction profile at :

http://www.fanfiction.net/~fangbanger06

Hi Guys..It's me, km3...

2010-06-10T13:27:00.000-07:00

So....some or more like most of yall don't know me, but the name is Kennedymommy3, or as everyone else calls me, km3 or just km. I'm also under the radar, which I don't mind either for reasons already stated by the other h00rs that make up this whole Fire and Ice thing.

I guess I can tell you some about myself, what do you care to know? I'm a mother of three beautifully obnoxious brattlings. They drive me crazy everyday, as well as their lovable padre, MK. He <3s me soo, and I <3 him as well. For the most part I stay at home with my kids, unless I'm trying to lose them in the grocery store or Wal-Mart, which I have been unsuccessful at so far. I'm getting married soon to the padre of these brattlings and will be M.I.A. for about a week while I enjoy my I-realize-I've-been-with-you-for-over-nine-years-but-our-kids-are-gone-honeymoon bliss. Anywho...

I started reading fanfic after I joined CafeMom and found their Twilight group. I love the main saga, but it just wasn't enough to keep reading that over and over and over and over and...you see where this is going? So Katmom had a post over there about a story called 'Sacrifices' by Enthralled, (which I wish would get the last chapter and epi out sometime this century) and that was that. My fanfic cherry was no more. I enjoyed reading Edward/Bella stories, but I was always wondering if anyone wrote Jacob/Bella and that is when I found ThatPanicGirleE. I must say, I love me some Jacob Black, if you didn't already know this. :) And yes, poochi_mama I SAID IT AGAIN!!

I had read so many great fics and some that had me going WTF?! but all in all, I loved the thought of being able to read more about these crazy peeps who can't decided what the hell they are going to do. I'm pretty willing to read anything, but not the biggest fan of slash. Sry guys, just not my cup of sex. I think that was supposed to be tea...but whatever.

So this whole Team Fire and Ice thing, yeah it's pretty cool. I feel kinda isolated, seeing as I'm pretty much the only Fire on this team. I loves me some JB. sorry. I had no clue who Blue was before E asked me if I wanted to join, and I totally love that woman and her motorboating.She has good stories too ;) E, like she said I read her fics, has some gawd awesome skills at her techy stuff and her writing. Plus she has a unicorn! A REAL LIFE UNICORN!! E would always rec some chick named JennyP's fic called Pass the Dough or something like that and I finally decided I wanted to see what kind of bread was being made over there, so I read it. And.......I LURVED it! It's actually Pas de Deux and has nothing to do with baking! And I bug the hell out of her to give me more. So yeah, that's how I met these three wonderful ladies and now I hear we have a new addition to the crazy and I welcome her with open hugs and lots of motorboating. I guess I should read her stories too. ;)

I dabble in the art of lemonade with J/B in The Rude Boy and The Hard Arse, as well as write some really flip floppy Bella stuff in Meant To Be. Oh! I'm also over on JacobBlack-n-Pack, so if you want to stop by and chit chat with me, feel free anytime. I'm always looking for a good fic, whether it be J/B E/B or whomever, so yeah, just let us know what you're reading. I think that's about all, and I will shut up now. KThxBai -km3- :)

2010-06-10T08:43:00.000-07:00

How YOU doin'??
A greeting from Jenni P, or poochi_mama, or whatever else you want to call me...

Hi there, people of the world. I suppose it's my turn to greet you and tell you all about how I came into this world of imaginary characters based on imaginary characters.

Well, Welcome. If you're here, then chances are you've already read a few great stories, seen a few creepy manips, and witnessed an all-out bitchfest on Twitter. Isn't this life we've made for ourselves grand? I, like my friend Blue, don't mind flying under the radar because it means that I don't have to worry about all the drama (pron: Draa-mah) or my little story being plagiarized. Not that I would care. Honestly, if someone liked my story enough to steal it and post it as their own, I'd probably pimp that shit out and review every chapter.
Anyway, back to how I got here and what I hope to accomplish.
I started reading fanfic about a year ago. Wide Awake by AngstGoddess003 popped my fic cherry and from there on, I was a total ficslut. I read all the great ones: The Office, The List, A Life Extraordinary... need I go on? Somewhere along the way, I decided that I might have something to offer to the FF world -something different that would reflect my experiences in life and fulfill the writer in me that had hidden in the back corners of my mind since I entered the adult world. Hence, Pas de Deux was born.
So, what purpose do I want to serve here in this world of imagination?
I want to hone my skills as a writer; to learn and grow and get better with every chapter and every story. I want to acknowledge those writers who make me smile, cry, laugh, and get horny with their amazing skills. I want to help a greater cause, which is why I'm such a huge supporter of The Fandom Gives Back (and why I bug E on a daily basis about it). I want to make new friends, experience new things, and learn more about myself in the process. Oh, and buttsecks. Always buttsecks.
Do you write a fic that flies under the radar? Tweet me the link!
Until we meet again, lovers...

Howdy-Do from ThatPanicGirlE

2010-06-10T08:27:00.000-07:00

Hellloooo... FANDOM! My name is ThatPanicGirlE. That came from my love for the band Widespread Panic. I've seen them exactly 100 times in concert. Going for #101 & #102 in July. Everyone calls me "E." It's stuck like that for almost 8 years now.

Now who do I blame for this silliness called Fan Fiction? Oh yeah, that's right. JennyP aka Poochi_Mama herself. She's to blame.

I was minding my own business, writing my own fiction work about a girl who finds out she's a coyote and all he sudden, she emails me Wide Awake by AngstGoddess003.

I was okay. I was fine. I was doing really well avoiding the temptation but one night, I couldn't sleep. What a perfect title for a perfect night. I started reading AND COULD NOT STOP!

So then it went from there. I was still reeling from Jacob Black not getting the girl. I'm a sucker for the underdog and there it was, my opportunity to write about him getting the girl of his dreams. Yes, it's fluff. Yes, it's short. I can't complain though. I checked my hits last night on it and I almost fainted. I've hit over 100,000 hits on Abandon and I'm in hog freaking heaven right now.

Things change in life, some are avoidable and some aren't and I found myself back to square one in my life. Writing gave me a chance to filter those inner demons and move on from the unhappiness that was plaguing me for so long.

Now I have a group of girls who I can call not only co-writers but also friends. They support me, beta me, fuss at me when I'm not writing enough and it feels great to be a part of something like this.

I need to change the banner to reflect a new member, Ms. Fangbanger06. She's so funny that I don't eve know what to do with myself.

My boyfriend, HanFauxLo (aka Mikey) wants to be a member so bad he can't stand himself, but when I found out he was writing FF without reading the books, I made him stop what he was doing and he's on restriction until he finishes the saga.

KennedyMommy3 and me met when she reviewed Abandon and has stuck it out with me for many months. I promise her every single day that I'll finish Broken Promises just for her. I pulled it about two weeks ago. I couldn't write it anymore.

So that's a little about me. I'm a mommy, a graphic artist, a writer and lover of all things Vampire. (Even my boyfriend is a little Vamp himself ;) )

So enjoy our rants, posts, blogs and reviews. We should be hosting another contest soon but until then, submit your stories for us to review!!!

Hi There from CereuleanBlue!!!

2010-06-10T07:12:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to pop in and say hello to all of you and introduce myself a little. My name is Jessie, but you can call me Blue. Everybody does. I'm a teacher by profession, a fanfiction writer by choice, and as E has so eloquently put it, a bad ass beta by the grace of God. I used to stress about flying under the radar, but now I figure it means that no one harasses me for updates (except poochi_mama) and that I don't get plagarized.

I'm a fanfiction whore of sorts. I've dabbled in Harry Potter, Twilight, and Southern Vampire Mysteries. I just can't help myself. I've been known to go fic diving on occasion and come up with a few gems here or there amongst the rubble that litters Fanfiction.net, and I really hope to share a few of them with you. Plus, I'm hoping some of you will send me a list of what I really should be reading (seriously, my email is cereuleanblue@gmail.com) so I can catch up on all the crap I've missed out on.

I love lemons as long as they're well written (and femmeslash is very, very welcome *wink, wink*), and I'm open to reading any pairing at least once even if I am partial to a good Edward/Bella. But if you've got even a half decent Harry/Hermione fic you wanna rec, I'm the girl for you.

Check out our fanfiction profile to read our Southern Twi-Nights entrants and winners.

http://www.fanfiction.net/~TeamFireandIce

Plus I want to shamelessly pimp out some of my girls:

http://www.fanfiction.net/~ThatPanicGirlE

http://www.fanfiction.net/~JenniP

http://www.fanfiction.net/~kennedymommy3

and last ... and lets face it, probably least ....

http://www.fanfiction.net/~cereuleanblue

WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!!!

2010-05-23T16:42:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE FOR WINNERS

Counting down the days till "Southern Twi-Nights Contest" winners are announced.

2010-05-20T13:39:00.001-07:00

Sunday, May 23rd will be the day of the big unveil. Keep an eye out for the winners!

http://www.fanfiction.net/~teamfireandice