I have no idea what day it is...

I love vacation weeks with no plans and nothing to really do. This week flew by way too quickly, and I didn't get near as much done as I planned on doing, but I think I had a pretty relaxing time. I guess that's what really matters, right?

The next chapter of UC is just about ready, and should post tomorrow morning before I head off for a little R&R and champagne for New Year's Eve. Enjoy your New Year's Eve Day. I'll check back with you all in the morning. :)

Fic Rec...Well, Two Recs, Actually

I have a fic rec today! I know, I don't do too many of these, but I'm really enjoying Our Lives Unbound by Theladyingrey42. It's a D/s story (sort of) with Edward as the sub. I'm very much a dialogue writer, because...well...it's a lot easier that way and I'm lazy! There's not a ton of dialogue in this one, it's mostly inside the head of a rather adoringly messed-up Edward. The tone of it is very different from what I usually see in fanfic, and kind of reminds me of I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Joanne Greenberg, which is all inside the mind of a 16 year old schizophrenic girl. It was one of the books that got me interested in psychology as a teenager, and is fantastically crafted. I guess I have two recommendations now, huh? :) The second one I see is available for Kindel, but you might have a hard time coming up with a new paper copy of it, since it appears to be out of print.

Anyway - back to the fanfic, I'm only about 10 chapters in, but still very interested with the direction it is going. Lots of smut, which is always a plus as well. Check it out!

Mid-Week Sneak Peek - UC Chapter 7

This definitely qualifies as a "teaser." ;) Enjoy!

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“The water isn’t hot anymore,” I said apologetically, “but it’s still warm. I’m sorry I didn’t think of it before you started to wash.”

“That’s quite all right,” Edward said softly. His shirt had been discarded it on the back of a nearby chair, and he was dressed only in the fine linen trousers he had worn to bed the night before. At least, they looked to be the same. I averted my eyes, and thought I could hear him snicker softly to himself and then sigh.

“Isabella?” he said softly.

“Yes, Edward?” I still didn’t turn back to look at him.

“Would you help me?” he asked.

“Help you, my Lord?” I closed my eyes tightly, knowing I had said the wrong thing again. All my life I had been taught to address the noble men as such, and trying to address just this one noble man differently when we were alone…I wasn’t sure if I would ever get it right.

“Yes, please,” Edward replied. “Come here.”

I took a couple of steps towards him, but kept my eyes to the ground. I could see his bare feet on the wooden floor, sticking out of the ends of his pale colored trousers.

“Here,” he said, and I had to look up to see what he was offering. In his hand was the washing cloth, soaked in the lukewarm water. “Will you wash me?”

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Me! Me! I'll do it!!!

:)

Go Arsenal!!

Ahhh...nice start of vacation week - watching Arsenal whomp Chelsea. I love it (sorry Chelsea fans). This sparked a lot of twitter talk about Edward/Fabregas slash... as intriguing as it is, I think I'll probably pass. I've read some really good slash, but not something I think I could write. I think I'm probably pushing m luck as a woman writing in male POV a lot of the time. ;) The idea is still intriguing. I have toyed with the idea of a E/B story with Edward as a keeper. We'll see...maybe someday!

In the meantime, mostly being a bum today. I don't think I've written more than three sentences. I have deleted about twenty. Not happy with the most recent UC chapter. Might be time to chuck it and start over again.

Hide and Drink - Best Vamp Fic 2010

Hide and Drink received the "best vamp fic" title from Random Acts of Rob Twific Best of 2010, which is just pretty damn awesome, I think! I had a great time writing that fic, and it really did kind of make all of the rest of the stories fall into place. I think RAoR's original rec of H&D had a lot to do with that as well.

I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! Hopefully some of you are taking some time off of work and school and whatever to hang out with family and friends, read some smut, watch your new DVDs...whatever you like!

Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day today! My cold is a little better, so I guess that's my Christmas present. hehehe. Go relax, read some smut and hang out with your families today. That's my plan, at least! I've got a couple new movies to watch, and some comfy new slippers to troll around the house while wearing, so all is good!

I'll be working on the next couple of chapters of UC, as well as the new o/s for the banner contest this week while the kids play with their new toys. Yep, taking some time off from work! Love it!!

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Unexpected Circumstances Chapter 6

It should post tomorrow morning (EST). I have a horrible cold, and I'm not happy about it. Something about the holidays that makes my immune system take a vacation and leave me all stuffy. :( Anyway - going to bed early and hoping I don't get any late night work calls. Watch for the new chapter tomorrow!

P.S. - I went with "first come first served" on the beta reading for the o/s, so I'm all set to go. Thanks to all who volunteered! I appreciate it!!

One more chapter about done

It looks like my next o/s will be "Stranded With a Stranger" based on the votes! I'll plan on writing it over the next couple of weeks. I have a pretty good idea what it will be about. Anyone want to volunteer to beta read for me? :)

Response to anonymous comment on the last post - it should be explained a little better in chapter 6. :)

The next chapter is off to beta, so I'm going to take a little writing break tonight. I started reading Snowqueens Icedragons "Safe Haven," which is just lovely if you have not checked it out. I might just go to bed early tonight as well!

UC Chapter 6 will post Friday. See you then!

Mid-Week Sneak Peek - UC Chapter 6

I asked those on Twitter to tell me if they wanted an evil or a kind teaser. Cosmogirl said it was Christmas - so evil is out. Sarabera's vote for naughty turned it into a naughty or nice teaser, and I KNOW you guys want the naughty one. So here you go!

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“You’re beautiful,” Edward said. He chuckled softly and pulled my hair away from my neck with one hand. His mouth made a line across my skin. “I don’t recall seeing this dress before, but it suits you perfectly.”

His words swirled around in my head. I knew my fear had kept him from taking me the previous night, and I knew lying to the man he considered both king and father regarding the consummation our marriage had to have been very difficult for him, as it would be for anyone. Undoubtedly, he had reconsidered waiting until I came to him, which was likely to take far too long for his tastes.

Esme said I needed to learn how to be…what was her word? Assertive? I wasn’t really sure what that meant, but I had a decent idea it meant saying what I wanted to say, when I wanted to say it. I didn’t know if Edward was going to appreciate such a thing in his wife, though, so I would have to be assertive quietly. If it was all right with him.

“Edward?”

“Yes, Isabella?”

“Are you going to take me tonight?” I tried to keep my voice from trembling, but I couldn’t keep all of my anxiousness hidden. The movements of his mouth against my throat stopped and he leaned back.

“According to my mother, you have had a trying day,” Edward said with a sigh. He took a step back and dropped his hands from me. “I think she is probably right, and though I would like nothing better than to punish you for making me look weak in front of the carriage driver and practically denouncing me in front of Carlisle, I think taking your virginity while I’m still quite angry with you is not advisable.”
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The next chapter should post Friday!

Next UC Chapter Coming Along Nicely

Despite real life work trying to get in my way, I'm making a lot of progress with the next UC chapter. I think everyone will like it. I should have a teaser to post tomorrow, and I'll try not to make it too evil. With any luck, I'll post early on Christmas Eve Day (well, early if you are on the east coast of the US, anyway) so you can get it out of the way and not ignore your families. :)

Today is the last day to vote on the banner to base my next one shot! Check down at the bottom of this page to vote!