Episode 34: Jasper and Mike is my OTP

Mskathy joins us this week for some questions answering...and Caitlin tries to not be mean.

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Show Notes

News
-Write What you Know Contest!!!
-Christine can't speak basic french.

Emails/Quesions
-Where should a first time writer start?
-Why so many contests?
-Popularity tier?

What Are Reading This Week?

Stories Mentioned this Week
Boy in the Red Sweater by Starrynytex
Girl with the Red Notebook by Starrynytex
The Tutor by itzmegan73
Poughkeepsie by Mrs.theking
Reality Minus Expectations by mjinaspen
Beatiful Beat by americnxidiot
Afterlife by thatisastory
Rough Start by itzmegan73

Support Stacie Auction

'Sup guys!

I'm here checking in from an unnervingly sunny London to remind/inform/harrass y'all about the September Support Stacie Auction

Basically, the Support Stacie Auction is an awesome panfandom fundraiser where the good and great of fanfic authors come together to try and raise money for a woman called Stacie who suffers from ovarian and breast cancer:

In March 2007, Stacie Holeman, known as truelovepooh in fandom and on LJ, was diagnosed with breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Because she was within the 90-day enrollment period of her new medical insurance, Stacie has been forced to join the ranks of millions of uninsured Americans. (read the rest)


The Way It Works
Author X pledges to write a fanfic of Y number of words and put it up for auction. Readers bid for it. The reader with the highest bid is then allowed to produce a list of specifications for the fic, which the author has to comply to. The end product: A totally personalised fanfic for the highest bidder by one of their favourite authors and lots of money raised for charity.

It works like any auction- you only pay if your bid wins. In other words, if you part with your hard earned cash you can be safe in the knowledge that not only are you helping an excellent cause, but you'll also receive an excellent piece of fanfiction as a reward! A pretty win/win situation, I think you'll agree!

If you're still not convinced:

More Information
Stacie's blog
Auction FAQ
List of Twilight Authors participating <------CHECK THIS OUT!!! There are so many big names! (scroll down to the bottom past the other fandoms)
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I know this might all seem a bit surreal. It might feel odd to think about donating money to somebody you've never met, merely based on the words of other people you've never met, but I urge you to look past that and attempt to make a contribution, however small. It all goes to a fantastic, reputable, above-board cause, and if you win you get a piece of quality fanfiction in return for your money!

So whether you've always wanted withthevampsofcourse and jandco to write something especially for YOU, or would sell your soul for a little bit more from the creator of Priestward, the auctions are there to meet your wildest fanfic desires! Go along NOW and check them out!

much love

Claire xxx

Episode 33: War of the Wards

This week we discuss that things that inspired our Cage fight!

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Show Notes

News
-Write What You Know Contest
-Christine still can't pronounce french

Listener Emails
-the New Moon posters
-why does Edward look ill?

Winners of our Fanart Contest
-Holy crap, there was a tie!

Main Discussion
-What are all the -wards?
-what was the first one?
-where did they all come from?
-how do they relate to canon?

What are We Reading This Week

Stories Mentioned This Week
-Bonne Foi by amythest jackson
-Clipped Wings and Inked Armor by hunterhunting
-The Lost Boys by hwimsey
-The Ugly Truth About Your Favorite Blankward by gallantcorkscrews
-Trumped into Bed by gallantcorkscrews
-Snide and Prejudice by gallantcorkscrews
-DID by dollegirl
-Behind Enemy Lines by adorablecullens
Sexy Edward Contest
Dirty Talking Edward Contest
-Emperors of Washington gallantcorkscrews
-No Choice by glasscanon.lj
-Psychotic SuperPowered Vampirism by Pastiche Pen
-Teenage Angst Brigade by jandco
-Cascade and Cyanide by americnxidiot

Episode 32: That's What She Said

These episode features LaViePastiche and ElleCC join us and express their love for Jasper.

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Show Notes

News
-Fanart contest voting ends Wednesday, midnight PST!
-Check out Caitlin's
-For the Love of Jasper!

Listener Emails
-Nessie the plothole
-Badfic

Interview
-Why Jasper?
-Emmett?
-Maybe a little more Jasper?
-and don't forget, Jasper!

Main Discussion - Reading fanfiction vs reading books
-How much did we read before fanfiction?
-Pros and Cons of fanfiction?
-Pros and Cons of Books?
-Which do we prefer?

What are we reading this week?

Stories Mentioned this Week

-Begrudged by wtvoc and jandco
-Mars Rising by ladyrip
-Clipped Wings & Inked Armor by hunterhunting
-Scotch, Gin, and the New Girl by wtvoc and jandco
-Tropic of Virgo by In.a.blue.bathrobe
While we Drifted we Were One by ooohlalaaa
Decontructing Dracula by hmonster4
The Arrangement by manyafandom
Let Your Light Shine by lolashoes
Bella Hale by JulesSC
Teenage Angts Brigade by jandco
Dreaming of Butterflies by Stretch
Strange Days by jandco
Salacious Behaviour and Earnest Speaking by this_colony
Full Circle by Circe290
The Sword and the Shield Circe290
Safe and Sound by Touchstone
Lady in Grey (author)

Fanart Contest - The Entries!

You thought we forgot, didn't you?

The Entries can be found here

And don't forget to go here to cast your vote!

Thank you so much to everyone who entered! And big big thanks to awesomegoddess003 for putting the gallery together for us!

Episode 31: Nuns in the Forest

On this episode we have Kassiah back as a host and an awesome interview with Jfly about the new website A Different Forest

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Show Notes

-A whole lotta news
-What is the Hills of Twilight???

Listener Emails
-One in three parts

Interview with Jennyfly!
-How did she get into fanfiction?
-Why does she write what she writes?
-What does she read?
-What is a Different Forest?
-Who is involved?
-What will you be able to find there?

The Music Game
-Caitlin's song had to be cut because the recording software was angry at us.

What are we Reading this Week?

Stories Mentioned this Week
-From Innocence to Expierence by jfly/thallium81
-Sanctuary by jfly/thallium81
-Earthquake by jfly/thallium81
-If Love Could Light a Candle by Pastiche Pen
-Mutually Assured Destruction by jandco
-Begrudged by wtvoc and jandco
-Salacious Behavior and Earnest Speaking by ThisColony
Hydraulic Level Five by Gondolier
Gallantcorkscrews
Consequencias by Gustariana
Dearly Departed by lambcullen
He & She by Ahelm
Trouble in Paradise by wickedwriterchick
Taking Chances by muggleinlove
The Fates by profmom72 and Legna989 and Hmonster
In the Land of Milk and Honey by jesus.is.magic
Officer Goodbody by Kambria Rain
Bella Swan: Kidnapper by Kambria Rain
Dollhouse by Kambria Rain

Round 2!

The first batch of Edwards have been kicked out and are quietly, or not so quietly, being consoled by their respective authors.

Show your love for your favorites in the new round, by casting your vote and imaging them ripping their shirts of as they brawl to win your love.

...Or Cage Fight Champion, whichever.

Check it out HERE

Episode 30: Produceward and Geekward

Bittenev joins us this week for a little -ward talk.

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News
-Fanart contest entries will be up shortly

Listener Emails
-Caitlin wants your rants!

Interview with Bittenev!
-Produce?
-Picking up someone elses story

Main Discussion - Will New Moon start New Trends?
-The Pack, shirtless and ready for lemons
-Jacob/Bella shipping?
-Movie fanfiction?

Music Game!

Stories Mentioned this Week
-Broken by alice_laughed
-When Lightning Strikes by dreaming in black and white
-The Elite by Fate.of.Gabriel
-All I ever I knew by manyafandom
-The Hardest part and by ljsummers
-Innocent, Vigilent, Ordinary by Oxymoronic8
-Maybe I’m Amazed by alicedances
-Begrudged by wtvoc and jandco
-Art After 5 by sleepyvalentina
-Hydraulic Level 5 by Gondolier
-Over the Top by starfish422
-Piano Lesson by wtvoc, jenniesmith and bella-of-the-ball
-DID by Dollegirl
-Echo by upthedownslide
-Legal Briefs by blueheronpl

Episode 29: In Which We are Very Wrong

This week americnxidiot joins us to make and discuss predictions.

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Show Notes

News
-Caitlin takes the news again...but it isn't so awful

Listener Emails
-Setting is important?
-Canon or Non-canon?

Interview with americnxidiot
-What is her social security number?
-the most pressing question of all?

Main Discussion - Predictions!
-Who do we think are going to win Bellie Awards?
-Who do we want to win Bellie awards?

Music Game!

Stories Mentioned this Week (not including Bellie nominees)
-A Time of Hope by tamelaine
-Deconstruction Dracula by hmonster4
-Cullen's Island by jandco
-Earthquake by jfly/thallium81
-Mind's Eye by Lambentley
-Boy in the Red Sweater by Starrynytex
-Peonies by sillybella
-Miss my Lion by houroflead
-Wide Awake by angstgoddess003
-Ten Thousand Miles by Tears of Mercury

Episode 28: The Mini Episode of Epicness

This week, Claire and I tried to do a mini episode but it didn't work. So take a listen as we discuss "Classic Fics" with a lot of different people.

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Show Notes

You Have SIX days left in out Fanart Contest!
Final Round of the first ever Fandom Cage Fight is LIVE!
Send us your recommendation for -wards for our next cage fight!
The Winners of the Bellies will be announced during a live chat on August 9th!
Claire did an interview on another podcast! Find it here

Guests this week are:
einfach_mich
americnxidiot
Pastiche Pen
Hopeful Wager
tby789
Bethaboo

Stories Mentioned this Week

-Boycotts and Barflies by vjgm
-Wide Awake by angstgoddess003
-The Teenage Angst Brigade by jandco
-When Darkness Turns to Light by Janna Banana
-The Submissive/The Dominant by tara sue me
-Midnight Desire by twilightzoner
-Darkside of the Moon by Blondie
-Passion Fish by qjmom and Admittedly Obsessed (Taken Down)
-Once Upon a Time in Therapy by vjgm
-The Wild and Wacky Adventures of Edward in PE by Lindaroo
-Pregnant Vampire Bella Joins the Army by Marcy Roo
-Meyer University by Sh.C
-Sacrifices by Enthralled
-I Hate Myself for Loving You by Halojones
-Life's Little Choices by My-Bella (THIS IS THE FIC I WAS DESPERATELY TRYING TO REMEMBER!)
-Hiding in Plain Sight by Limona
-A Rite of Passage by caracol
-News to Me by Heartbroken1
-Pomme de Sang by destileotie
-You've Kept Me Waiting by Mandi1
-10 Steps to Seducing Your Hot Virgin Vampire BF by Halojones
-Anticipation by Bella C'ella Luna
-All I Ever Knew by manyafandom
-High Heels and Runaway Frisbees by Regattabay
-Whirlwind by Blondie (Taken Down)
-A Matter of Convenience by Spotzle
-Ithaca is Gorges by giselle-lx
-Atlas Shrugged by Jeesichreesie
-Irritable Grizzly Adams by caligula42
-Stitches and Scars by Bittenev
-Realize by Goo82
-I Like You so Much Better When You're Naked by marve and wishgirl
-The Lion and the Lamb by alfie
-Frenemies by mcvampy
-The Antidote by jandco
-Dangerous Affections by wishimight
-Creature of Habit by Angel
-Mr. Horrible by algonquinrt
-Past and Present by giveusakiss
-Bonne Foi by amethyst jackson
-Innocent, Vigilant, Ordinary by Oxymoronic8
-Vampire in the Basement by michellephants
-Tropic of Virgo by in.a.blue.bathrobe
-She's Royal by Halojones
-Cullen's Island by jandco
-Parenting Skills 101 by vjgm
-We're Going Where? by vjgm
-Snowed In by eclipsedawn
-Nothing Left to Loose by ?
-Coming to Terms by GinnyW
-The List by Laura Cullen
-Die to Self by JenWordSong
-Let Your Light Shine/a Life Extroardinary by LolaShoes
-Making Love Out of Nothing at All by ashel-13
-Now or Never by Cinnament Kitty
-Emancipation Proclamation by kharizzmatik
-Going for the Gold by bethaboo
-Waitin for Dawn by alicelaughed
-First Light by Blondie
-Spiral Static/Citizen Erased by coquetteshness
-A Little Less than Before by burrberry bugsy
-Hourglass by bronzehairedgirl620
-Punch Me, Love Me, Save Me by ericastwilight and emerald_rosalie
-My Favorite Accident by nijiska
-Habitual by BRANDY_D
-Monsters Serenade by Artemis-Vampire
-Hidden Memories by helz_belz
-Bella Swan: Kidnapper by Kambria Rain
-A Heart's Savior by newfoundlove

There were a lot! Let me know if I missed any.

Classic Fics

Hey everyone, we need your help!

Please email us, (or post in the Forums, or leave a comment here,) about what fics you consider "classic."

What was the first fic that got you excited about fanfiction? What fic can you still launch into a hlaf hour long discussion with someone about? And why do you think they are classic?

Episode 27: Rainbows, Happiness, and Sparkles

On this weeks show we have Kassiah, one of the contributors of The Fictionators, on as a guest. And Claire interrogates her.

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Show Notes

Kassiah tells us a little about herself and the Fictionators.

News
-Don't forget our fanart contest!

Listener Emails
-Canon vs Canon

Fic o' the Week - Getting Involved in Fandom
-Forums
-Reviews
-CLAIRE INTERRUPTS AND INTERROGATES OUR GUEST
-reviews from the readers perspective

Main Discussion - Comparing Canon characters to the Fanfiction Counterparts, Final Edition
-Bella
-Alice
-Rosalie
-Esme
-Angela
-Tanya/Jessica/Lauren

What are we reading this week?

Closing

Stories Mentioned this Week
-Creature of Habit by Angel
-Trumped into Bed by gallantcorkscrews
-If Love Could Light a Candle by Pastiche Pen
-Mutually Assured Destruction by jandco
-She's Royal by Halo Jones
-Landscapes by LambCullen
-The Tutor bu itzmegan73
-DID by Dollegirl
-Murmur of Fire in the Vein by ElleCC
-Age of Consent by mylittlesecret84
-Clipped Wings and Inked Armour by hunterhunting
-Sin and Incivility by Pastiche Pen
-Porcupine Embrace bu Houroflead
-Recapitulation by ???

Episode 26: Christine has Wartzzzzz!

This week we get a brief cameo from Claire, and little bit of Shannon and...warts?

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Show Notes

News
-CHECK OUT OUR FANART CONTEST!!!

Listener Emails
-Do we all hate the books?
-PROJECT TEAM BETA!

Fic of the Week - Humour Fics
-what makes a good humour fic?
-different types of humour
-what are some good, funny fics that we've read.

Main Discussion - Continuation
-Jacob-
-The Pack
-James & Laurent
-Volturri Guys
-Mike, Tyler, Ben, & Eric
-.....Forks?

Music Game!

What are we Reading this Week?

Stories Mentioned this week
-marcyJ
-LindaRoo
-sillybella
-Frenemies by mcvampy (taken down)
-Bella Swan: Kidnapper by Kambria Rain
-My Pirate RMary332
-New Beginning by don'teatmycookie (but Shannon meant to say Endless Daylight by Princess Bertha)
-Edward the Sugar Queen by Nina Windia
-Wilting by GuineaPigBarbie
-Ladders by marve
-Realize by Goo82
-Must Have Been Love by withthevampsofcourse
-Well, This Sucks: Life According to Seth by Krum Cake
-Alice laughed
-Bittersweet Hurt by Minerva-one
-Scotch, Gin, and the New Girl by jandco and withthevampsofcourse
- Bitter Sweet Symphony by I'mwiththevampires08
Maybe I'm Amazed by alicedances01
Cowboys and Indians by minisinoo
Cascade adn Cyanide by amercnxidiot

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLAIRE!

It's Claire's Birthday!

And since we love her so much, we created a LJ community just for the occasion!

Go to dqrcs_bday to share your birthday well wishes.

But after you have viewed our favorite Brit in the vlogs she uploaded to the Temptation Youtube Channel.






Love, Danielle, Caitlin, and Christine

Episode 25: Harry Potter and Cow Tipping

This week Amethyst Jackson joins us and gangs up with Danielle to distract us from Twilight and talk about Harry Potter....and cow tipping.

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Show Notes

News
-the contest and awards just aren't slowing down
-Don't forget about our contest!

Listener Emails
-reviews, crackfics and more

Interview with Amethyst Jackson
-90 fics!?!?!
-Inspiration, favorites, and questions from the twitter.

Main Discussion
-the first part of our talk on how fic characterization relates to canon characterization.
-Edward
-Jasper
-Emmett
-Carlisle
-Charlie

What Are We Reading this Week?

Stories Mentioned this Week
-COMING SOON!

Episode 24: The Fall of Emmett

This week have feathersmmmm on as our guest and we hear the other side of RPF fics. And Rob makes us tuna sandwhiches.

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News
-The "You're Never Too Young To Start Writing" results are in and we're very happy for both Danielle and Claire because they both managed to win at least one award. Congratulations to all the other winners!
-The Age of Edward Contest deadline is July 15th.
-The Sparkle and Snark-full Humor Contest deadline is July 19th.
-The Indie Twific Awards - the final list of stories is up and first round of voting starts July 8th. Go to indietwificawards.com for all the info.
-Remember to:
Check out and READ the fics nominated for a Bellie. Voting starts July 15th, at approximately 9pm EDT.
Also, if you're a teenager in the Twifandom that wants to say 'thanks' to any adults that have made an impact on you, go to http://community.livejournal.com/twi_day09/ to see how you can just that.
-*NEW: An Exploration of Senses One-Shot Contest - Rules and how to enter can be found on CDunbar or Helliex88's profiles. Deadline is August 31st.
-*NEW: Tattward and Inkella One-Shot Contest - Rules and how to enter can be found on Tattward and Inkella's profile. Deadline is July 31st.
-*NEW: Vote for the Twilight Twins Awards (a new award site) at twilighttwinsawards.webs.com. Voting ends July 20th.
-*NEW: Love Through Lemons Contest - Rules and how to enter can be found on Lolashoes or tby789's profiles. Deadline is July 20th.
-*NEW: Fluff n' Stuff Contest for Teens - Nominations start July 15th, go to thetwilightsagacentral.blogspot.com to see the rules and categories
-*NEW: Claire has started the Twilight Fandom Cage Fight over on our forum! She randomly picked some authors and paired them together, so go vote on the first round.
-Finally, the "gifts" for the Twilight Gift Exchange will be posted throughout the month of July. That's one or two COMPLETED fics to enjoy every day for at least a month. So far gifts for Manyafandom and Americnxidiot are up. Visit http://community.livejournal.com/twi_exchange/ to read them.
*Caitlin will have all the info about our fanart contest up this week. Look for it!*

Listener Emails
-a rant about the crazies...which may or amy not include us
-a little about Black and White
-Chapter titles.

Fic O' the Week
-We read two new Bellie nom'd stories each
-How hard is it going to be to vote? There are SO many good ones.
-We take a look at the banners.

Main Discussion
-RPF fics...why?
-Why are people squicked out?
-why are others intrigued?
-Why do they inspire such extreme reactions in people?
-Why can't we all just get along?

Music Game
-Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas
-Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes

What are We Reading this Week?

Stories Mentioned this Week
-Abbracciare il Cantante by Bratty-vamp
-Art After 5 by sleepyvalentina
-Lessons in Forbidden Love by xsecretxkeeperx
-Unexpected by Ohlalaaa
-Breaking Bella by sixeightshuffle
-Confessions of a Nanny by Melissa228
-Just One of the Guys by SorceressCirce
-Coming to Terms by GinnyW
-Ithaca is Gorges by Giselle-lx
-Nice Catch by PassionForTwilight
-Stranger than Fiction by psymom
-Just About Him by ?? (I'm not even entirely sure this was a story.)
-Just This Once by writeit
-The Anonymous Series by SinandShame
-Northern Lights and Whiskey Lullabies by songirl
-Blind by jayliwood
-Creature of Habit by angel
-Citizen Erased by coquettishness
-Found by ??
-Cowboys and Indians by Minisinoo
-The Lost Boys by hwimsey
-The Mirrors by adorablecullens
-Bella Swan: Kidnapper by Kambria Rain
-The Girl Under the Bed by nostalgicmiss
-Socks for Sec by nostalgicmiss and goldentemptress

Episode 23: Twilight Fandom Cage Fight

Christina is here with us to announce the Bellie nominees!

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News
-First round of Indie Awards done - THERE WILL BE A SECOND ROUND, once the stories that have been nominated are validated. More news on this to come. Check out their website, theindietwificawards.com for more info.
-Nominations for the Bellies are over... but more on that later.
-You can support those lazy yet discerning gals over on the ficster by buying a specially designed t-shirt, or create one of your own! Check out their selection at shirts.tlydf.com.
-SOMEONE'S WRITING A CAITLIN/TLAUT FIC! That's all you're getting until I have a link. -Christine

* The Twilight Body Swapping Contest Submission deadline August 13.
* Nominations for the 'You're never too young to start writing' Ends July 1st.
* The Essence of Charlie Swan One-Shot Challenge. Submission deadline July 2, 2009.
* The Age of Edward Contest. Submission deadline July 15, 2009.
* The Sparkle and Snark-Full Twilight Humor Contest. <-Shannon submission deadline is July 19, 2009. Listen Emails (or twitters as the case may be)
-How to stay interested in a story
-How awesome can you be?
-Some questions about the Bellies...

First half of the Bellie nominations!

Main Discussion - Limits in Ficdom
-What won't we read/write?
-What will we read/write that others won't

The second half of the Bellie nominations!

Stories we mention this week
....

uh, I'm leaving this blank, for obvious reasons.

Episode 22: Caitlin vs. Shannon

This week there is a lack of regular hosts, but two great guests!...and Shannon.

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Show Notes

This week we have americnxidiot and michellephants as our awesome guests. And Shannon as our other guest.

Craptastic News as done by Caitlin!
- The Eddies and the Bellie Awards. Accepting nominations June 8-24.
- The Indie TwiFic Awards. Accepting nominations June 16-23.
- The Twilight Body Swapping Contest Submission deadline August 13.
- Nominations for the 'You're never too young to start writing' Ends July 1st.
- The Essence of Charlie Swan One-Shot Challenge. Submission deadline July 2, 2009.
- The Pirate Talking Twilight Contest. Submission deadline June 12, 2009.
- The Age of Edward Contest. Submission deadline July 15, 2009.
- The Sparkle and Snark-Full Twilight Humor Contest. Submission deadline is July 19, 2009.

Listener Emails
-How to get involved in fandom
-...Some news that Caitlin missed...
-Blind sided in a good way?
-Hating in the Twilight Community

Banners and Art
-Why are banners so popular?
-Are they a good thing or a bad thing
-...some more news...
-Our New Contest!!!

Main Discussion - One-shots vs. Multi-chapter fics
-Which do we prefer to write/read?
-Why do we differentiate between them so much?
-What one shots do we like?

Music Game Thingy!
-Draco and Harry by The Whomping Willows
-If I had A Million Dollars by the Barenaked Ladies
-Smooth by Santana
-Dragostea Din Tea by O-Zone

Stories Mentioned this Week
-Return to Sender by Melissa228
-Creature of Habit by angel
-The Red Line by Winndsinger
-Must Have Been Love by wtvoc
-Bella Swan: Kidnapper by Kambria Rain
-A Murmer of Fire in the Veins by ElleCC
-Sanctuary by jfly
-Earthquake by jfly
-Boundless by Emibella
-The Soul Feels its Worth by poppyand peony
-wayfaring by gallantcorkscrews
-The Perfect Name by hit-the-duckies
-The Epic Adventures of Virtue Boy by the Maiden Amorisa
-The Price is Right by Princess Bertha
-Poughkeepsie by Mrs.theking
-Scotch, Gin, and the New Girl by wtvoc and jandco
-The Artist in the Ambulance by 4theluvofmary
-Captive Hearts by breathless (the Epic Roswell Fic)
-One Day Out West by fuzzytomato
-Lucky Charm by Profmom72

Episode 21: The Indie Twific Awards, lalala

Featuring guests, Gustariana and Hmonster4


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Show Notes

News
-Twilight Mother's Day
-The Pirate Talking Contest
-The Age of Edward Contest
-The Sparkle and Snark-full Twilight Humour Contest
-The Essence of Charlie Swan One-shot Challenge
-The Indie TwiFic Awards
-The Twilight Body Swapping Contest
-You're Never too Young to Start Writing
-The Bellie Awards

Listener Emails
-Why no love for Charlie?
-Why does Claire fail?
-Why do authors abandon stories?

Fic o' the Week - The Indie TwiFic Awards
-What was the inspiration?
-What are the different categories?
-How does the criteria work?

Main Discussion - Cliches in Fanfiction
-what's the one thing that makes you cringe?
-what's been overused so much you want to erase the word from every dictionary ever written?
-why do authors keep using the same words?

What are we reading this week?

Closing

Stories Mentioned this Week
-Creature of Habit by EZRocksAngel
-Coming to Terms by GinnyW
-Tropic of Virgo by In.a.blue.bathrobe
-The Port Angeles Players by WriteOnTime
-The Wingman by Ninapolitan
-Over the Top by Starfish422
-Edward Wallbanger by feathersmmmm

Episode 20: More Powerful than Bella's Hymen

This week we welcome Tasha (GiveUsAKiss413) as a guest.

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Show Notes

-The Twilight Awards are dead.
Razzle Dazzle Awards
Twilighter Awards
The Cullen Clan Awards
The Sparkle Awards
- The Pirate Talking Twilight Contest - entries due by June 12th (cutting it close, we know, but we just found out about this one) - rules and such on thefournikationfoundation's FFn profile
- The Age of Edward Contest - we're gonna go with americnxidiot's profile this week, where you can find the posted rules - deadline is July 15th
- The Sparkle and Snark-full Twilight Humor Contest, hosted by our own Shannon
- The Essence of Charlie Swan One-Shot Challenge -
- The Indie Twific Awards are coming!
- The Twilight Body Swapping Contest still going on until August 13th - rules over on thehatdoesnothing FFn profile
And remember to:
- Vote for the 'You're Never Too Young To Start Writing' Noms over on twilightedteensblog.blogspot.com, which ends July 1st
- Nominate fics for the Bellies, which opens June 8th! Categories are now posted in various places, but you nom over at thecatt.net

Listener Emails
-Vampire Virgins?
-First Fanfic ever?
-We get a little controversial
-Why do authors abandon their stories?
-then we get a little more controversial
-How do we fell about shirtless Rob? Pretty darn good.
-Jasper the poodle?

Fic of the Week - Discussion of the Bellie Categories!

Canon Fic That's Better Than Canon
Best Comedy
Plot You Wish You Came Up With
Update You Twitter About
Alice You Wish Was Your Best Friend
Best Slash
Best Real Person Fic (RPF)
Favorite Darkward
Best Banner
Most Re-readable
Best Non-Smutty Story (Rated T or under)
Best Unresolved Sexual Tension (UST)
Best Twist on a Canon Quote

Try to nominate something in every category!

Main Discussion

Watch the New Moon trailer with us

Thw Writing Process
- Where do we get ideas from?
- Do you post right away or sit on it for a while?
- What gets you motivated to write?
- How much research do you put into things you don't know about?
- Do you outline before or just go with it?

Music Game

What Are We Reading this Week

Stories Mentioned this Week

-Heatwave by RubyWednesday
-The Teenage Angst Brigade by jandco
-Boycotts and Barflies by vjgm
-Breaking Bella by Fat Apollo Love
-Three Steps to Zero by Fat Apollo Love
-Dark Side of the Moon by blondie
-Frenemies by McVampy
-Vampire in the Basement by michellephants
-The Red Line by windsinnger
-Legal Briefs by blueheronpl
-What a Horrow by ereen
-The Mirrors by adorablecullens
-Cullens Island by jandco
-A Matter of Convenience by Spotzle
-The Lost Boys by hwimsey
-The Bomb Diggity's stuff
-Festa Italiana by Jen's WordSong
-One Shot Collection by Jen's WordSong and qjmom
-Bonne Foi by amethystjackson
-Period by ??
-If Love Could Light a Candle by Pastiche Pen
-Behind Enemy Lines by adorablecullens
-Meyer University by SH.C
-Innocent, Vigilant, Ordinary by Oxymoronix8
-Bella Hale by JulesSC
-Midnight Desire by twilightzoner
-Place Your Bets by Vanilla Beans and katiebellecullen
-Nothing Left to Lose by SarahJayneFics
-Blame it on the Cuervo by CallistoLexx
-Bella Swan Diaries by ninapolitan
-Miami at Twilight by mischief-maker1
-The Doctors Son by michellemybelle
-The Tutor by ItzMegan73
-Bella Swan: Kidnapper by Kambria Rain
-Maybe, I'm Amazed by alicedances