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Author has written 24 stories for Bones. August 2, 2009: FauxMaven and I are on temporarily hiatus from full time fanfic writing as we turn our attentions towards writing an original novel, but we still hope to publish on an occasional basis under the story 'Vignettes'. For anyone interested in updates as to the progress on our novel, feel free to check out my LiveJournal page: http://labsquint.livejournal.com/; all the novel updates can be found under the title 'Blogging the Novel'. Thank you all for your patience while we stretch our wings a little... July 13, 2009: For those that are interested of the newspaper article on the identification of Bosnian remains as referenced in Chapter Eleven of 'Latent Images', you can find that article here: http://www.thespec.com/article/596192 March 30, 2009: Those who would like to see the images for 'The Shroud Eater in the Lazaretto' can find those images on my LJ page for that story here: http://labsquint.livejournal.com/46569.html January 13, 2008: A quick note about my avatar. When I was looking around for an avatar I looked at some other sketches various artists had done when it occurred to me that I didn't even have to go out of my own house for what I was looking for. So I'm very proud to say that my avatar was custom created by my 13 year old daughter. I told her what I was looking for and she simply sat down and freehanded this sketch for me. I'm very proud to have such a talented and creative daughter! December 17, 2007: Now that I’ve been writing for a bit, I thought it was time that I updated my profile and maybe explained a bit about myself. For starters, as anyone who has read any of my longer multichapter fics has no doubt figured out, I am what the name states – I am a real life lab squint. I work in a University lab doing infectious disease research – HIV being my pathogen of choice. It’s a devastating disease and someday we’re going to beat it. But in the mean time, I think my day job of trying to engineer a vaccine against HIV is going to be secure for a long time. Unfortunately. But as much as I am a science geek (and I say that proudly), I have a very creative side. Much of that creativity comes out in music – I have sung in choirs since I was seven, have played the oboe and still play the piano. Well, I still play when the urge hits and I have the time. I come from a very musical family and have siblings who are professional musicians. I’m the only family member that took the scientific vs. the artistic career route. But still, that aspect of my personality has to come out. And writing seems to be my current creative outlet. I used to write as a young teen, but then in high school that aspect of my personality was overridden by my involvement in the music program and I stopped writing for a very long time. But it was while watching Bones that something clicked for me – my love of the Brennan/Booth dynamic that makes the show what it is, combined with my love of science. My first writing attempt was not scientific at all; it was my testing the waters after being away from writing for many years. But by the time I wrote my first real multichapter fic, The Acid Test, which was mostly written from my own scientific knowledge of the world of HIV research, I found my niche. The idea of a Booth/Brennan relationship has always caught me, not just of them getting together, but of the difficulties that are inherently built into any long term relationship (keep in mind, this could also be 15 years of marriage talking). Thus the story arc of The Acid Test/Burial in Green Ridge Forest/Human Puzzle in a Packing Crate came along. The challenge is to take their relationship, push it to the next level and still try to keep it interesting. Something that I think the show writers are a bit nervous to do, which is why we’re still waiting for it to happen on screen. But in addition to the relationship issues, laboratory science is my thing. Forensic science however is not my thing, so my spin on these stories is to do real research into the cases and properly reference them. As I said in an Author’s Note once, I’m a scientist, referencing sources of information is just what we do; otherwise it’s called plagiarism. So when the reader sees a list of journal articles at the top of a chapter, they know that the science in the chapter is absolutely real and often cutting edge. I’ve had reviewers comment that reading one of the science based stories is like watching an episode, which is high praise in my mind as this is exactly what I’m trying to do. Not all the stories are scientific in nature. Stalemate and it’s sequel Atonement are of a darker tone and have more to do with moral dilemmas and character psychology than the science based stories. And there is a fluff piece or two thrown in for good measure. So hopefully there is a bit of everything for everyone here. Since the summer of ’07, I had been fortunate enough to join forces with FauxMaven. What started off as an author/beta relationship has evolved into a co-creator relationship. She is also a science/engineering geek, so we speak the same language when it comes to the science aspect of the stories. But beyond that, she is an excellent researching resource, a creative sounding board in her own right and a copy editor extraordinaire. All of the later efforts are still written by me, but the creative content is a joint effort of the two of us together. So pull up your lab stool, sit back and enjoy the ride! Because I think we’re here for the long haul… | |||||||||||
1. Vignettes » reviewsA series of short vignettes in the life the Booth and Brennan. Chapter Four: Hank Booth always looked after his grandson, even when he knew the end was near. ‘When the time is right, you’ll tell him? And if he needs it, you’ll hold him?’ Ep tag to 5.08.Bones - Rated: T - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 4 - Words: 16,844 - Reviews: 93 - Updated: 11-23-09 - Published: 9-21-09 - T. Brennan & S. Booth2. Latent Images » reviewsStalemate Arc #9. Booth is called to join Brennan at the site of a mass grave in Bosnia when the body of an American is found with the massacred dead. But Booth’s return to the site of a failed mission stirs up horrific memories in him… NOW COMPLETE!Bones - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 110,927 - Reviews: 327 - Updated: 7-20-09 - Published: 4-20-09 - S. Booth & T. Brennan - Complete3. Darkness Drops Again » reviewsEpisode tag to 'Critic in the Cabernet', following Booth and Brennan through Booth's diagnosis, surgery and an unexpected post-operative complication. Written before 'End in the Beginning', so this piece has a slightly different spin than the finale...Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 17,450 - Reviews: 71 - Updated: 5-21-09 - Published: 5-18-09 - S. Booth & T. Brennan - Complete4. The Shroud Eater in the Lazaretto reviewsThe Jeffersonian team is called upon to authenticate the remains of a 16th century vampire, and the request by an anonymous organization arouses the squints' curiosity. Set in late season one and includes references to 'Angel'.Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,039 - Reviews: 29 - Published: 3-30-09 - S. Booth & J. Hodgins - Complete5. Dead, Without a Stone to Tell It reviewsStalemate Arc #8. Brennan is called in as a consultant when the body of a Union soldier is discovered on the Antietam battlefield. She is accompanied by Booth and offers him the opportunity to share in a very special aspect of her work.Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,553 - Reviews: 27 - Published: 3-16-09 - S. Booth & T. Brennan - Complete6. Firestorm: Gehenna » reviewsEvolution Arc #7: Sequel to ‘Human Puzzle in a Packing Crate’. Brennan & Booth's partnership comes under fire from an outside source as they investigate the badly charred remains of a corpse in a brownstone fire in downtown D.C.Bones - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Drama - Chapters: 25 - Words: 199,215 - Reviews: 612 - Updated: 3-2-09 - Published: 9-1-08 - S. Booth & T. Brennan - Complete7. Boundary Stones reviewsTwo missing scenes from 'Hero in the Hold' -- an expansion of the rescue/reunion scene from the end of the episode, followed by a quiet one-on-one conversation between B&B as Booth shares his past history concerning Teddy Parker with his partner...Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,112 - Reviews: 41 - Published: 2-11-09 - S. Booth & T. Brennan - Complete8. Night Musings: Unveiled reviewsStalemate Arc #7. Future fic; sequel to ‘Night Musings: Unwrapped’. Just after midnight on Christmas morning, Brennan and Booth continue their new tradition of exchanging gifts as they celebrate their first Christmas together in their new home.Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,522 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 12-15-08 - S. Booth & T. Brennan - Complete9. Armistice reviewsStalemate Arc #6: Booth teaches Parker about the significance of Veterans Day, and Brennan is there for Booth to soothe his concerns about Parker’s conceptions about his previous life and activities as a sniper…Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,186 - Reviews: 48 - Published: 11-11-08 - S. Booth & T. Brennan - Complete10. Night Musings: Return to Camelot reviewsThis one-shot is our last attempt to rationalize the events that we saw during ‘A Pain in the Heart’. This story starts with the events at the close of ‘Wannabe in the Weeds’ and is our explanation of the Zack Addy storyline in the season finale.Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,463 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 8-18-08 - S. Booth & T. Brennan - Complete11. Atonement » reviewsStalemate Arc #5: Sequel to Stalemate. Booth makes a serious procedural error resulting in the release of a serial killer. How will he and the team handle it when fresh victims start to appear? Very angsty fic.Bones - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 94,419 - Reviews: 319 - Updated: 6-30-08 - Published: 3-24-08 - S. Booth & T. Brennan - Complete12. And Leaves the World to Darkness and Me » reviewsPost 'Wannabe' tag, moving into the events in 'Pain'. Our realistic take on what should have happened after Booth's shooting, ending in an emotionally satisfying conclusion that we all wanted to see, but was not delivered by the show's writers.Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 13,679 - Reviews: 154 - Updated: 5-29-08 - Published: 5-26-08 - T. Brennan & S. Booth - Complete13. Night Musings: Two of a Kind reviewsMissing scene, post "The Verdict in the Story". Brennan goes to visit Booth later that night to explain her actions in court that day and to make her apologies for forcing his testimony on the stand. BB friendship.Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,309 - Reviews: 51 - Published: 5-6-08 - T. Brennan & S. Booth - Complete14. Night Musings: Fireflood reviewsEvolution Arc #6: A missing scene from Human Puzzle in a Packing Crate. After a rough day on the case, Brennan teaches Booth about tantric sex and Booth teaches Brennan about being open to intimacy with a partner. Rated M for sexual situations.Bones - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,828 - Reviews: 30 - Published: 3-4-08 - S. Booth & T. Brennan - Complete15. Human Puzzle in a Packing Crate » reviewsEvolution Arc #5: The team has to reassemble a shattered body before they can solve a case that delves into treachery in the oil industry. But will Cullen allow B&B to work together when he finds out about their romantic entanglement?Bones - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 131,448 - Reviews: 498 - Updated: 1-28-08 - Published: 9-29-07 - T. Brennan & S. Booth - Complete16. Night Musings: Unwrapped reviewsStalemate Arc #4: Future fic. Early on Christmas morning, Brennan and Booth discuss the meaning of tradition and then start a new tradition of their own, exchanging very special gifts from the heart to celebrate their first Christmas together as a couple.Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,342 - Reviews: 47 - Published: 12-14-07 - T. Brennan & S. Booth - Complete17. Night Musings: Recension reviewsStalemate Arc #3: On the night before one of Booth's cases comes up for retrial, Brennan and Booth share a middle of the night conversation about justice and the lengths someone will go to in hopes of achieving it. Based on a real and current situation.Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,398 - Reviews: 27 - Published: 11-27-07 - T. Brennan & S. Booth - Complete18. Stalemate: The Sleeping Queen reviewsStalemate Arc #2: A missing scene from “Stalemate”. In the early hours of Booth’s recovery following being shot and nearly bleeding to death while trying to catch a killer, Brennan has a nightmare where all of her worst fears are realized.Bones - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,325 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 10-26-07 - T. Brennan & S. Booth - Complete19. Stalemate » reviewsStalemate Arc #1: While on a stakeout, Brennan and Booth become involved in a deadly game with a serial killer. Booth is badly wounded, will Brennan be able to save him? Continuation of a former oneshot that I couldn't leave open ended.Bones - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 22,365 - Reviews: 146 - Updated: 9-14-07 - Published: 8-7-07 - T. Brennan & S. Booth - Complete20. Locked Away reviewsJuly NJC. When Brennan shuts down emotionally following a significant death, it's up to Booth to find a way through to her. BB friendship.Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,786 - Reviews: 40 - Published: 7-17-07 - T. Brennan & S. Booth - Complete21. Burial in Green Ridge Forest » reviewsEvolution Arc #4: Brennan and Booth try to balance their new romantic relationship with a new case involving a child buried in Green Ridge State Forest.Bones - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 45,273 - Reviews: 224 - Updated: 7-15-07 - Published: 6-15-07 - T. Brennan & S. Booth - Complete22. The Acid Test » reviewsEvolution Arc #3: A man is killed by a bomb at the Reflecting Pool in downtown D.C. But when Brennan and Booth clash over how to handle the case and their relationship is indelibly changed, will their partnership and their friendship be able to survive?Bones - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 34,499 - Reviews: 182 - Updated: 6-9-07 - Published: 5-26-07 - Complete23. Memories of a Fairy Tale reviewsEvolution Arc #2: May CBPC. After an intense case, Booth and Brennan relax with a favourite movie, but this brings back memories for Brennan about her brother and her past. BB comfort fluff.Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,575 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 5-24-07 - Complete24. Over The Edge » reviewsEvolution Arc #1: What will happen when a suspect tries to pull Brennan off the top of a 20 story office building? Will Booth be able to get to her in time? BB friendship and connection.Bones - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,493 - Reviews: 59 - Updated: 5-1-07 - Published: 4-30-07 - Complete
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