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since: 06-28-06, id: 1077397, Profile Updated: 02-12-12
country: USA
Author has written 28 stories for Greek Mythology, Beauty and the Beast, Vampires, Gone with the Wind, Anastasia, Harry Potter, Bones, and Batman the Animated Series.

(CURRENT STATUS: So many assignments. So much reading. So many essays. And an exam. I am still finding time for writing and working on "Wolf Wolf" and "The Battle With the Heart Isn't Easily Won." I'm most likely not going to update until March. I'm currently working on the next chapter of "Don't Judge a Goddess by Her Cover" and "Jacquette's Story". I have plotted out a new Hades-Persephone fic. I'm also experimenting with a possible Artemis-Hermes oneshot and an Eros-Psyche fic and a Snow White fic and a Northanger Abbey fic. Keep reading and reviewing to get your favorites to the top of my schedule!)

Current Obsessions: Being Erica, lipstick, Do You Want To Know a Secret by The Beatles

Hobbies: I sing. First Soprano! A lot...musical theater, pop, opera, jazz, French love songs, ballads, Disney classics...English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Latin...

I draw and paint. I sketch clothing designs. I'm fairly good at sketching faces, things I copy from magazines. My work with flowers is magnificent. I mostly sketch or play around with watercolors. I love old movies, fashion, and museums.

I've read a lot over the years. Now I mainly make time for romance novels which are fast-paced and engrossing and perfect for my hectic schedule. I go through as many of them as I can when I'm not writing essays and leafing through Biology textbooks. I have a ton of books lying around that I want to start once I have some reasonable downtime from the hectic insanity that is college. Anyway, the point is I love reading so feel free to ask me to review or beta for you if you like my work.

About Me as a Writer: I've decided to replace my music recommendation section, at least for the time being, because I get a lot of reviews that have led me to the conclusion that I would be better served if I cleared a few things up. I won't say that everything I've written is brilliant. However, I love what I do. I love writing and I love being able to give you these stories with a little piece of myself in them and I hope you enjoy what I've written. No one (other than my beta) is forced to read what I've written, so if you don't like it and especially if you don't agree with a fundamental part of my story please don't feel the need to continue reading. I'm a big believer in positive energy and not only do I thrive on your encouraging critiques, I take your constructive criticism to heart and utilize it to make the story better. Negative energy is not welcome, though. There is no place among my readership for people who only want to break others down.

I tend to write mostly romance, because in my heart I am a believer in true love. A lot of my stories are M rated because intimacy is a part of that but it isn't everything. I'd like to think that there's a healthy dose of class and style and a nice balance of romance and realism in those scenes. I despise vulgarity. I strive to write realistic characters. Because of this, you'll join the story in the middle so I can work with an already established couple, or right at the beginning of when their feelings start to develop. I think that the depth of emotion that my characters are looking for is only going to be reached after some time (or at least a few good chapters) has passed so even if it's listed as a romance, don't take that to mean the characters are already in love with each other. I don't think that a male character has to be completely emasculated to be caring, or sweet, or a good guy. We fall for them because of their masculinity. They can charm us without losing their essence. I've been a bit guilty of this in the past and I'm working to rectify this. You'll start seeing stronger male characters from me (I hope) who are masculine without giving into abrasive, offputting, alpha male behavior.

I'm not actually one of those hold-the-story hostage kind of writers. I realize it's hard to infuse sarcasm into written words but if you read enough of my author notes and stories I think my irreverence and dry sense of humor will eventually come across. I don't sit here with a stack of finished chapters waiting for reviews before I post them. Your reviews tell me which stories you like best and so those are the ones I concentrate my energy on first when I get the chance to write something (which is sadly not often).

Most of all, I want you to know that I've committed to doing my best to bring you good work. I've stumbled in the past but I think I've finally come into my own and I know what it is that I want to say. I'd be thrilled if you would put your trust in me and continue reading as long as I continue writing.

UPDATES: Updates usually come around holidays or on the weekends depending on how I'm feeling or whether I'm inspired. This doesn't mean I won't occasionally procrastinate and write a new chapter at some random point during the week. It just isn't as likely that something will be posted then instead of on weekends/holidays.

FEBRUARY 28, 2009: Highest # of hits per day and per story in my entire time on fanfiction. 2420 for Just a Dance and 2770 for the day.

APRIL 29, 2009: This month has the highest number of hits and visitors for all the months since I started writing.

JANUARY 17, 2011: On the author alert list of 71 members.

JUNE 1, 2011: On the favorite author list of 90 members.

AUGUST 13, 2011: I have archived over 145,000 words.

I've just learned all the line breaks have disappeared from my stories! I don't want to mess up my stats, so just be aware that I did have line breaks and I'm hoping the problem will resolve itself. I will continue to add line breaks in future stories. Hope this doesn't inconvenience you.

READER THOUGHTS: Spot where I can keep track of what I've been asked to write...

a Theseus/Ariadne/Dionysus fic...an Eros-Psyche fic...another Hades-Persephone fic...Cinderella Wedding Night fic...Anastasia Wedding Night fic...full Hades-Hera fic

RECENTLY UPDATED...

The Battle With the Heart Isn't Easily Won (UPDATED JANUARY 27, 2012)

SCHEDULE: Updates will probably (though they will not necessarily) come in this order. Things in parentheses are mostly for me. I may start leaving you messages here though, but anything plot-based is subject to change.

My schedule is 97 percent based on the number and quality of reviews I receive for each story, 3 percent based on personal preference. With so many stories in play at the same time, I have to do things this way.

1. NEW Little Red Riding Hood Fic (Wolf Wolf)

2. NEW Hades/Persephone fic

3. When the Hunter Becomes the Prey

4. Don't Judge a Goddess By Her Cover

5. My Final Match

6. Opening Chords: James' Story (final scene, elaborate--refusal--end)

7. The Very Thought of You ("Promise Me Forever" "How Could You?")

8. Jacquette's Story

9. Just a Dance

STORIES ON HOLD: for creative reasons or because of the lack of response to them

Trouble is a Man, Bones oneshots working title, A Love That Cannot Die: Part Two (breakfast--family announcements--plans)

POSSIBLE FUTURE PROJECTS

Snow White fic...The Little Mermaid fic...Sleeping Beauty fic...another Beauty and the Beast fic...Fairytale fics in general

Frankenstein fic...Dracula fic

Hades-Hera fic...More obscure Greek mythology fics (pretty close to the original. You would be able to see some more neglected myths dramatized in a longer form.)

Tarzan fic

Cole-Phoebe fic (Charmed)

Xena-Ares fic

Blair-Chuck fic (Gossip Girl)

Wicked fic

Roman Holiday fic

Jane Eyre fic

Sampson and Delilah fic

PLEASE NOTE THAT REVIEWS KEEP ME SANE AND INSPIRE ME TO UPDATE MY STORIES.

ALSO, I KNOW WHEN YOU ALERT OR FAVORITE MY STORIES. AS FLATTERING AS THAT IS, I'D STILL REALLY LIKE REVIEWS FOR EACH CHAPTER! AND CORRECT GRAMMAR IS APPRECIATED!!

I love to hear what my readers have to say about specific things in my stories. Feel free to leave a review or PM me!

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1. The Battle With the Heart Isn't Easily Won » reviews
An arranged marriage between two imposing forces with more depth and old wounds than any of the other gods realize. Will they learn to appreciate the qualities in each other that could heal them? A romance.
Greek Mythology - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 10,289 - Reviews: 75 - Updated: 1-27-12 - Published: 2-27-10 - Aphrodite & Hephaestus
2. When the Hunter Becomes the Prey » reviews
A story about love...that isn't quite a love story. Part introspective inquiry, part emotional evolution. I hope you enjoy it. PLEASE READ AND REVIEW! Much love, Cat.
Greek Mythology - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 7 - Words: 4,626 - Reviews: 47 - Updated: 10-28-11 - Published: 11-21-08 - Artemis & Hermes
3. Don't Judge a Goddess by her Cover » reviews
Real summary in Chapter 1. I've chosen two gods who've spent their lives proudly unattached. They're loaded with hangups and tempers and intelligence. It won't be easy for them to come together, but it'll sure be fun. Please R&R. Much love, Cat
Greek Mythology - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 21,714 - Reviews: 125 - Updated: 10-28-11 - Published: 8-19-08 - Athena & Ares
4. Just a Dance » reviews
What begins as just a dance becomes much more. PLEASE REVIEW! Much love, Cat. Note: Exists in an altered universe with a slight Regency flair.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 11,697 - Reviews: 95 - Updated: 7-3-11 - Published: 9-30-08 - Draco M. & Hermione G.
5. My Final Match » reviews
It's horrendous, horrific, undignified, and uncivilized. It's passionate, heated, pure, and heartwrenching. But most of all, it is entirely inescapable. As much as they fight it, they can't deny it. A Dramione. Please Read and REVIEW!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 2,636 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 12-24-10 - Published: 3-1-09 - Hermione G. & Draco M.
6. Midnight Rendezvous » reviews
A very light, fluffy story. Take it for what it is. I've written it very mysteriously for a reason. PLEASE REVIEW! Much love, Cat.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 4,838 - Reviews: 37 - Updated: 11-27-10 - Published: 9-30-08 - Hermione G. & Blaise Z. - Complete
7. Bones oneshots working title » reviews
A series of Bones one-shots in response to scenes from the series. Same dialogue, but with added emotion and thoughts.
Bones - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 3,832 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 11-5-10 - Published: 4-11-09 - T. Brennan & S. Booth
8. Jacquette's Story working title » reviews
If you enjoyed Charming Prince of Darkness, this is Jacquette's story. For him...he must earn back the trust of the one whose heart he won long ago. For her...she must give up her desire for what she thinks she wants and embrace who she has always wanted.
Vampires - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,769 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 10-10-10 - Published: 4-9-09
9. Trouble is a Man » reviews
This is my version 3. Please just read the summary in Chapter 1. This happens after the Ares-Aphrodite thing. Someone else now seeks to capture his attention after feeling slighted after learning who he really wanted to be with.
Greek Mythology - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 9,820 - Reviews: 68 - Updated: 10-9-10 - Published: 8-19-08 - Athena & Ares
10. Nighttime Musings » reviews
A quick little one-shot. A little bit of stream of consciousness. Sweet and simple. Hope you like it. PLEASE REVIEW! Much love, Cat
Batman the Animated Series - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 964 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 10-2-10 - Published: 7-5-09 - Harley Q. & Joker - Complete
11. Opening Chords: James' Story » reviews
True love. The first story in my series mixing themes of fairytales, vampires, soulmates, and music. Please enjoy. And of course, PLEASE REVIEW! It's meant to be fun not the best literature in the world. But I do know how to spell.
Vampires - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 11,980 - Reviews: 80 - Updated: 8-17-10 - Published: 7-25-08
12. Wedding Night3 » reviews
I can't get away from writing these things...I finally came up with yet another plot idea. What if they waited a few months...and she had time to read about what was going to happen and "prepare herself". A little bit less fluff and more substance. R&R :
Beauty and the Beast - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 4,291 - Reviews: 44 - Updated: 4-3-10 - Published: 3-15-09 - Complete
13. A Love That Cannot Die: Part Two » reviews
This story continues where the last part left off. A sequel, but not really. Continue to follow the story after GWTW of Scarlett, Rhett, Wade, Ella and two of my own characters, Frederick and Dominique. Please enjoy and REVIEW! Much love, Cat
Gone with the Wind - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 3,655 - Reviews: 20 - Updated: 2-19-10 - Published: 4-14-09
14. A Continual State of Inelegance » reviews
My entry to the Sunny Funny GWTW ficathon. Playful, fun, with a dash of passion. Rhett returns from the oppressive summer heat to find comfort in the cool arms of a bathing beauty. Stole my title from a Jane Austen quote. Enjoy and PLEASE REVIEW!
Gone with the Wind - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,547 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 12-12-09 - Published: 8-21-09 - Complete
15. In The Still of the Night » reviews
The long awaited second Anya-Dimitri story. Based off of the animated movie from the 90s. It's much harder to fight mutual attraction while sharing a bed...only to keep her safe. Right? Cute and romantic. Please READ AND REVIEW! Much love, Cat
Anastasia - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 2,540 - Reviews: 20 - Updated: 7-26-09 - Published: 3-1-09 - Complete
16. The Very Thought of You » reviews
Athena-Ares and Hera-Hades. Told in glimpses so far . Everything and everyone is trying to keep them apart but they cannot help wanting to be together and with such strong wills, nothing will stand in their way. My canon for my readers . Much love, Cat
Greek Mythology - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,586 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 6-11-09 - Published: 5-7-09 - Athena & Hades
17. A Love That Cannot Die: Part One » reviews
Set after the ending of "Gone With the Wind". Can it really be over for two people who loved so deeply it is legend today? Not for me. more description in ch1. Please read and REVIEW! Also, beware: chapter 13 has M content, though the rest is only T.
Gone with the Wind - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 20 - Words: 15,964 - Reviews: 106 - Updated: 4-8-09 - Published: 7-28-08 - Complete
18. Something of the Prostitute in All Gallant Women reviews
This is my entry to the Gone With the Wind ficathon. Written for SassyAni. It's mainly about Scarlett and Belle. Bonnie & Rhett make appearances at the beginning and end respectively. There is a fair bit of drama and a catfight. A lot in one story. R&R! :
Gone with the Wind - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,513 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 3-1-09 - Complete
19. Once a Rake Always a Rake » reviews
Can a leopard change its spots? Things are not quite what they seem in this light romance. PLEASE READ AND REVIEW! Much love, Cat.
Greek Mythology - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 7,368 - Reviews: 48 - Updated: 1-15-09 - Published: 8-19-08 - Athena & Ares - Complete
20. Embracing the Darkness » reviews
A Hades/Persephone story after they have been married for over two years. She is not sure that he loves her. Will he prove his love or will he have to let her go? Read and Review! Much love, Cat
Greek Mythology - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 10,900 - Reviews: 93 - Updated: 12-14-08 - Published: 7-21-08 - Persephone & Hades - Complete
21. More Than A Painting » reviews
Anya and Dimitri animated Anastasia are married. He doesn't appreciate her artwork. She challenges him to do better. Think Titanic...sort of. PLEASE READ AND REVIEW!
Anastasia - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 3,192 - Reviews: 31 - Updated: 11-16-08 - Published: 9-3-08 - Complete
22. Consolation » reviews
One of my new favorite pairings. Two chapters. Mature themes but not mature content. Love, plain and simple. Slightly saccharine. Enjoy. I realize these aren't sentences. I can't summarize this well. Please read. Please review. Much love, Cat.
Greek Mythology - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 756 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 11-1-08 - Published: 9-30-08 - Hades & Hera - Complete
23. Endless Love » reviews
A Olympian god love story. Separated by the powers that be, time, and ties that bind them to others their love has never faltered and has survived it all. Please enjoy. PLEASE REVIEW! Much love, Cat
Greek Mythology - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 722 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 10-31-08 - Published: 10-18-08 - Hades & Hera - Complete
24. You Give Me What I Need » reviews
Dramione. My first one, but not my first story. Originally just one chapter, but I may post one more if I get good reviews. We join them early in a relationship they have begun. Feelings, nothing but feelings. M rated for a reason. PLEASE READ AND REVIEW!
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,182 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 10-25-08 - Published: 9-20-08 - Draco M. & Hermione G. - Complete
25. The Conception of Ares reviews
Ares is known to be Hera's son but the identity of his father is unknown or disputed. This is where I come in. Just a little one-shot until I finish my stories and have the time to devote to my full story of obsessive shipping of a great couple. REVIEW!
Greek Mythology - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 452 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 9-29-08 - Hades & Hera - Complete
26. Wedding Night2 » reviews
Well, obviously this occurs after their wedding. I came up with the plot after thinking about the way the movie rushes from transformation to marriage. So, what if Belle needed some time to adjust? It's better than it sounds. Please read and review!
Beauty and the Beast - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 2,768 - Reviews: 53 - Updated: 9-21-08 - Published: 8-30-08 - Complete
27. Love and Hate: Two Sides of the Same Coin » reviews
Rhett and Scarlett are fighting once again. Will this be the same as all of their other confrontations or will one of them finally meet the other halfway? What will this mean for them? Please read and review. Much love, Cat.
Gone with the Wind - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,131 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 8-30-08 - Published: 7-28-08 - Complete
28. Wedding Night » reviews
I realize it's not a creative title. Adam teaches Belle to be comfortable with his name. Much better than it sounds. I don't own the characters. Please don't read if you aren't comfortable with the rating. But if you do, please read and review! Much love!
Beauty and the Beast - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,363 - Reviews: 30 - Published: 7-25-08 - Complete
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