Evening the Score News and Other Stuff

Hey there! Just wanted to let you know that Evening the Score is Twific Database's Pick of the Week! Check out what they had to say about my very first story :)

I've also taken the plunge and signed up for Fictionista Workshop's WitFit Prompts! You can check out my two latest entries here! I'll also be posting them here as well :)

I don't plan on writing every day, but if I do see a prompt that gets my inspiration going, they'll be posted on FFN. I might take a few of them and expand them into short stories, so put me on author alert!

Teacher of the Year Featured!

Imagine my surprise when I woke up Friday morning to find a Facebook message from none other than FictionFreak95 (Dick for Hire, Vines, Meet the Masens) telling me she'd reviewed my silly little story, Teacher of the Year, on The Fictionators.


I spazzed. I giggled uncontrollably. I fangirled.


I may have cried a little.


I'm willing to admit that.


Not only is FictionFreak95 one of my favorite authors, she's actually one of the coolest, nicest people in the fandom. Her happy disposition is infectious, and he love of the fandom and the authors in it is second to none.


In a nutshell... she's in it for all the right reasons.


After this review was posted, I was flooded with alerts and ads. There are just not enough words to say how thrilled, surprised, and friggin' stoked I am about the whole thing.


So, after you read the review, and maybe take a gander (and review) Teacher of the Year, go and read her stuff. It's all good, just pick something off her story list and go. 


And Jo, I <3 ya bb!

Fandom for Texas Wildfire Relief

I'll be submitting an outtake for the Fandom for Texas Wildfire Relief compilation. Please take a moment to visit their page, donate a minimum of $5 USD, and receive a great compilation of One-shots, outtakes, and futuretakes by some of your favorite ff authors. Deadline for receipts of donations to be sent in is November 1st. The compilations will be mailed out around November 7th, according to the website.


I'll be submitting chapter one Teacher of the Year in EPOV, called Her. That's right, you'll get inside Edward's mind as he meets Bella.


Here's the banner :) 

New Story? Seriously?

So, I've been toying with a new plot bunny that won't leave me alone, and after a tweet exchange with someone (you KNOW who you are), I actually managed to put together a loose outline for my next story.


Now, I know what you're gonna say. "DH, You still have to finish WtNC, AND you're in the middle of TotY."


Yes, I know....


I fucking know.


And I shake my head at my own pitiful lack of willpower. 


My RL is super crazy, with work, family and the possibility of a move, sale of a house, etc. But, what can I say? Writing manages to soothe me, even when not being able to update on time wigs me out.


So, without further ado, I will post a little pic tease to get you thinking... along with one line from the story itself. I don't know when it will post, but definitely after I've completed WtNC. 

"I was the most hopeful I'd ever been in my very short life. I finally belonged-- I had a new family, and a bosom friend.
And then, he happened."

I'll let you ponder that one for now lol... and no, it won't be my usual strictly humor. It's a Friendship/Romance... you'll see ;)

Story Updates and Good News All Around!

Hey there! Just a few things to keep you updated. 

• All chapters are up-to-date on the blog for Teacher of the Year, and now also available on A Different Forest
• Ange de L'aube has done a wonderfully awesome blinkie for Teacher of the Year! You can check it out on the righthand side of this page under "My Story Blinkies"
• A Twilighted thread was started for TotY. The link is on the left side of this page under "My Links"
• AND, Teacher of the Year is up for Fic of the Week over at The Lemonade Stand! Go take a look, vote for TotY and other favorites. There are some seriously awesome fics this week!

Chapter 8 Teaser for TotY

Here's a small, unbeta'd teaser for chapter 8 of Teacher of the Year! Enjoy!

After a few more moments of silence, the sound of the storyteller’s voice in the distance makes the children giggle, and I smile in the direction of the commotion.

“Look, I’m sorry about Friday.” Edward says suddenly. I guess he likes to cut to the chase.

I turn to find him looking down, tracing the grain of the wooden tabletop. I’m momentarily mesmerized by the length and elegance of his fingers, the veins appearing and disappearing with each movement. 

“You have nothing to apologize for. I’m the one with the word vomit, remember?” I reply, my voice small and foreign as I continue to stare at his fingers.

Those fingers were excellent that night. I can only imagine what else they’re good at.