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Author has written 19 stories for Pirates of the Caribbean, Avatar: Last Airbender, Harry Potter, Secret Window, and Catcher in the Rye. 'Writing is hard. Writing is hard for everyone. We all get stuck. Every short story and novel presents its own unique set of challenges, and a writer encounters them for the first time with every new project ... ... There is so much contradictory advice among authors. All we can really do is look at techniques that have worked for others, and choose techniques that work for us. And write. Write every day. Write with all you've got, using every resource at your disposal. I believe that inspiration can be found anywhere - in dreams, highway billboards, newspaper personal ads, the Yellow Pages, restaurant menues, family photo albums, and bizarre morning TV talk shows. There's always something to write about. Or, as Fyodor Dostoevsky put it, "There is no subject so old that something new cannot be said about it." Whatever happens, just write. Don't second-guess your abilities, don't underestimate your imagination, and don't make excuses ... Perseverance is the name of the game - if you're willing to put in the hours that the craft of writing demands, then you're bound to experience many of its greatest rewards.' Modified essay from: Rekulak, Jason. The Writer's Block. Philadelphia: Running Press, 2001. I could babble on for a few thousand words, but all in all, there's really not much to say about me. I like to write, and that's… pretty much it. If you decide to read any of the stories listed below, I hope you enjoy them. Keep in mind that the older they are, the worse they'll seem. I like to think that I've grown as a writer during my time on this site, and thus, I've decided to keep all of my stories up as I wrote them originally so that I and others can see where I started out and where I am today. It's one of those weird pride/shame things. Err, so I'm really not into the Pirates of the Caribbean fandom anymore. I really, truly wish I was, and maybe someday I'll rediscover it and come back with enough JackOC stories to make my head explode, but for now... my heart is elsewhere (specifically, it's at iSparrow, my other ffdn account that is more active and filled with stories about bizarre Japanese cartoons that revolve around children's card games). I love all of my readers and reviewers, I truly do, and thank them tremendously for all they've helped me with. Maybe you'll see more of my work in the future as RumQueen, and maybe not. You never can tell. But I'll be keeping my fingers crossed. I regularly bug the world with my Gaia, LiveJournal, Plurk, and deviantART; I also occasionally hang out at the Fireplace Alliance (though more often than not you'll find me there on iSparrow) - drop in to say hello if you ever get curious. If you want to talk, judge my work, or whatever else, feel free to holler at me via a PM, or follow me to my little corner on any of those wonderful Internet hangouts (especially my LiveJournal, since I'm on that site all the freaking time). If you're not unecessarily rude/a troll, I always reply in kind. I guess that's it. I used to have neat things and laughable cut-and-pastes to post on this bio, but I started feeling like I was wasting a fair amount of my time on something that not many people care about, so I guess I eventually figured it wasn't worth the effort. And with that, I will cease my yapping about insignificant dribble and leave you to your own devices. | |||||||||||
1. Golden » reviews100 thematic drabbles, all relating to different moments in the Pirates universe. Each is 100 words, according to MS Word. Most are canon, some are AU; some are romantic, some are angsty; I could go on, but I'll let you see for yourself.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 55 - Words: 6,035 - Reviews: 32 - Updated: 1-30-10 - Published: 6-14-082. Seven Reasons Why » reviewsYears after her sister runs away, Gemma Norton is sent a letter telling her to leave her home. One letter leads to another, and soon, Gemma’s uncovering secrets about her sister on a ship that’s been across the world and beyond. // JackOC.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 66,504 - Reviews: 137 - Updated: 8-30-09 - Published: 3-29-08 - Jack S. - Complete3. Grace in a Little While reviewsSometimes, I like to sit next to the window in my apartment and write. I know that nobody’ll ever read any of my stuff, but I think it’s stopped me from going crazy – or at least as crazy as I used to be. Or maybe I still am. I can’t be sure anymore.Catcher in the Rye - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,959 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 7-4-09 - Complete4. Lost Horizon reviewsHarry knows that there will be a time when they can all look back on this period and feel a slight pang of grief but still know that things will be fine… But for now, he lets the tears fall. // One-shot. Hero’s/Survivor’s Guilt fic.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,192 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 12-28-08 - Harry P. - Complete5. The Road Home reviewsThe day he dies started off as another lazy August morning. // 20 years later. Character death. Oneshot.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 845 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 10-27-08 - Rubeus H. - Complete6. Heaven Forbid reviewsA part of James is glad that his tale is ending the way it is. Elizabeth should not have to remember him as she moves on with her life. A dead man's love is not enough to keep her alive. // Oneshot. James's thoughts during his death.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 676 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 6-20-08 - James N. - Complete7. Our Summer » reviewsRemy knows that love is a sham. She knows that people aren't meant to be together forever, no matter what the songs and books say. She knows this, and so does Mort. They both stopped believing a long time ago. // MortOC.Secret Window - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 19 - Words: 46,474 - Reviews: 102 - Updated: 4-25-08 - Published: 8-28-07 - Complete8. To Make You Proud reviewsJames Norrington had a secret that didn’t even keep him up at night. And she knew it. // Pre, during, and post PotC. It's basically my OC's view during all three movies. Written for a contest - tied second place. :3 Woots!Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,984 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 2-13-08 - James N. - Complete9. Lilies reviewsSeverus Snape finally confesses. And only after death can he gather the courage to once again face Lily Potter. // oneshot. pre and post canon. possibly corny angst. written for a challenge. EDIT: won second place! :DHarry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,451 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 12-23-07 - Severus S. & Lily Evans P. - Complete10. Beyond the Sea reviewsJack tries to cheer Elizabeth up after a distressing revelation, and reminds her of the life that she thought she’d left behind long ago. // Oneshot. Post AWE. AntiWE. Sparrabeth if you want it to be.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,984 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 12-12-07 - Elizabeth S. & Jack S. - Complete11. Can't Remember Why » reviews[Sequel to Confined.] Jack Sparrow says that Alex is missing someting in her life: freedom. Is it true that she could be missing out on more? Specifically, him? [Somewhat JackOC.]Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,037 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 6-29-07 - Published: 6-24-07 - Jack S. & Hector B. - Complete12. Confined » reviewsCaptain Jack Sparrow has landed himself in jail again. But that's fine with him. He's used to it ... Alex isn't. [No real JackOC. More in the sequel. AWE spoilers in chapter 4.]Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 8,558 - Reviews: 29 - Updated: 6-14-07 - Published: 5-11-07 - Complete13. Faith In You reviewsWaiting. It can be a long time to wait for the man you love. Elizabeth Swann knows. She had to wait ten years. But would he really come back? [Oneshot. WE. At World's End spoilers. NOTE: I know his name is not Ronald. Just trying to be creative! ]Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,467 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 5-26-07 - Complete14. Bonds Between Time » reviewsI met a pirate four hundred years ago ... and I fell in love with a ship, the sea, and Captain Jack Sparrow. My name is Francine Ross, and this is my story. [JackOC. Longer summary inside.]Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 19 - Words: 65,640 - Reviews: 201 - Updated: 4-30-07 - Published: 1-28-07 - Jack S. - Complete15. Freedom's Calling reviewsWhat happens when one answers it? [Oneshot for now. No real pairing.]Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,508 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 4-16-07 - Complete16. Temptation reviewsIt’s not every day a Slytherin male finds himself in possession of a Gryffindor female’s clothing, much less a clothingless female Gryffindor . . . if he could find her. [Oneshot. HermioneDraco.]Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,780 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 4-5-07 - Hermione G. & Draco M. - Complete17. Distance Makes The Heart Grow Fonder reviewsTime can do crazy things to relationships...Before the freezing, the Avatar made a promise to a girl that he swore he'd keep. But can he, after over a hundred years? [Oneshot. AangKatara AangOC]Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,029 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 3-9-07 - Aang & Katara - Complete18. New Beginnings » reviewsIn the 17th century lived a girl whose life was ruined by a man who went by the name of Captain Jack Sparrow...And so she set out to find revenge, her father, and a lot of memories, promises, and scars along the way.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure - Chapters: 16 - Words: 18,666 - Reviews: 44 - Updated: 1-21-07 - Published: 8-19-06 - Complete19. Kiss The Girl reviewsYoung Elizabeth and Will have a small incident in the garden, both lifethreatening and romantic. How will it affect their relationship? [Oneshot. WE.]Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,094 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 11-24-06 - Complete
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