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| JJ Rust |
Author has written 74 stories for Harry Potter, Starblazers, Doctor Who, Babylon 5, Jericho, Godzilla, Speed Racer, NCIS, Justice League, Robotech/Macross, Power Rangers, Watchmen, Airwolf, Misc. Tv Shows, Chronicles of Narnia, Gamera, War of the Worlds, Spider-Man, Avengers, Transformers/Beast Wars, Top Gun, and X-Men: The Movie. JJ RUST Full Name: John J. Rust Avatar: This is the cover to my science fiction novel "Dark Wings." *PUBLISHING NEWS: My military sci-fi book is out! "Dark Wings" is the story of an otherworldly race that resembles Mothman and the Jersey Devil invading Earth. You can check it out at www.amazon.com/Dark-Wings-Mr-John-Rust/dp/1469943271 for the paperback. The e-book is at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/102426 . FFN reader BigFriendlyGun9000 has read "Dark Wings" and gave it an 8 out of 10! Review for "Dark Wings." "This is an adventure story with good characters and action. It is worth the read of a new author." -- The Nameless Zine by Western Science Fiction Assoc. Check out the interview Laurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews did with me on my book "Dark Wings" at http://lauriethoughts-reviews.blogspot.com/2012/09/dark-wings-by-john-j-rust-interview-and.html . CHECK OUT MY BLOGS: On being a sadistic writer: www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/2480617-sadistic-writer-a-good-thing . On whether or not I believe in legendary monsters like Mothman and the Jersey Devil. www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/2942528-mothman-and-the-jersey-devil-do-i-believe . On the benefits of writing fan fiction: www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/3561689-fan-fiction-is-not-a-waste-of-time . *ALERT TO ANY ARTISTS OUT THERE* Now that FFnet has the image manager to come up with "covers" for your stories, I would love to take advantage of it. Trouble is, I have no artistc talent whatsoever. If anyone who reads my stories feels inspired to create a cover for one or more of them, please PM me about it. Thanks. Writing Credits: Short story "The Art Of Fear" published in the anthology "Halloween Dances With The Dead" (Whortleberry Press); Short story "The Last Soldier" published in the anthology "What If: A Collection of Short Science Fiction Stories" (ReadMe Publishing); Short Story "Heroes Don't Die," published in Issue 12 of the online magazine "A Thousand Faces." Short story "Big City Dreams" published in "Jake's Monthly - Slipstream Anthology" at www.smashwords.com/books/view/232811 . "Hell and Fury" published in "Strange Lucky Valentines" (Whortleberry Press); Self-published sci-fi novel "Epsilon" (Xlibris Corporation); Magazine article "He Loaded His Killer's Shotgun" in True Detective Cases; Magazine article "Lighthouse of the Revolution" in Lighthouse Digest. Favorite TV Shows: 24, Supernatural, Dr. Who, Jericho, The 4400, Law & Order: SVU, Babylon 5, South Park, Mind of Mencia, The Shield, Heroes, That 70s Show, Ghost Hunters, Robot Chicken, Sons of Anarchy, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Fringe, Deadliest Warrior, NCIS, A Haunting, Monster Quest, Lost Tapes, Bones, Destination Truth, Human Target, Flashpoint, Baseball Tonight, How I Met Your Mother; Bar Rescue; Last Resort Favorite Movies: Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, X-Men, Spiderman, Die Hard, The Quiet Man, Field of Dreams, Remember the Titans, Terminator 2, Star Trek: First Contact, Monty Python & The Holy Grail, Star Wars (The original 3 movies), Independence Day, American Pie, Major League, The Ring, Them, The Abyss, Speed, Rio Bravo, Blazing Saddles, School of Rock, Bull Durham, The Waterboy, Animal House, Airplane, Iron Man, The Dark Knight, Con Air, Watchmen, Star Trek (2009), The Hangover, Slapshot, Fail Safe; Battle Los Angeles, Thor, Super 8; Captain America, Paranormal Activity, The Avengers Favorite Anime/Cartoons: Star Blazers, Robotech, Justice League, Kids Next Door, Venture Brothers, War Planets, Dexter's Laboratory, Exo-Squad, Escaflowne, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Gargoyles, Penguins of Madagascar, The Mysterious City of Gold, Speed Racer (The original) Favorite Authors: Tom Clancy, Harry Turtledove, Clive Cussler, JK Rowling, Jack DuBrul, Dale Brown, John Birmingham, Lee Child, Vince Flynn, Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, Janet Evanovich Favorite Books: Clear & Present Danger (Tom Clancy), Worldwar series (Harry Turtledove), Sahara (Clive Cussler), Harry Potter series (JK Rowling), Axis of Time series (John Birmingham), Fatal Terrain (Dale Brown), Deep Fire Rising (Jack DuBrul), The Hunt For Red October (Tom Clancy), The Enemy Within (Larry Bond), Without Remorse (Tom Clancy), The Art of War (Sun Tzu), Summer of '49 (David Halberstam), The Alien Years (Robert Silverberg), Watch on the Rhine (John Ringo), Transfer of Power (Vince Flynn), The Dig (Alan Dean Foster), The Guns of the South (Harry Turtledove), Ender's Game (Orson Scott Card), Cauldron (Larry Bond), How Few Remain (Harry Turtledove), Freedom's Rangers series, Dangerous Ground (Larry Bond), The Best Game Ever (Mark Bowden); "Every Man A Tiger" (Tom Clancy w/Chuck Horner); "Destroyermen: Into The Storm (Taylor Anderson); Impact (Douglas Preston), "Gone Tomorrow" (Lee Child) Favorite Musicians: Led Zeppelin, Rush, Heart, Nightwish, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Evanescence, Dropkick Murphys, Iced Earth, Within Temptation, AC/DC, Bob Seger, Motorhead, Queensryche, Creed, CCR, Moody Blues, Dokken, Pat Benatar, Nikoli Rimsky-Korsakov, Antonin Dvorak, Ed Van Fleet, Secret Garden, Bond, Celtic Woman, The Tossers, Epica, Sirenia, Arkona, After Forever, Arch Enemy, Visions of Atlantis, Skillet, Lacuna Coil, Voyager, Xandria Hobbies: Exercising, collecting T-shirts & ballcaps, watching sports, studying history Favorite Sports: Baseball, Football (American), Hockey Favorite Teams: (Baseball) Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox; (Football) Philadelphia Eagles; (Hockey) New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers "Harry Potter" Original Character Details: Since I have quite a few Harry Potter stories involving a recurring OC, I figure I'd post some general information about him. Name: Jimmy O'Bannon Country of Origin: USA Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts Blood Status: Muggle-born Schools Attended: Salem Witches Institute (USA); Hogwarts School For Wizarding and Witchcraft (England. Studied there for one year during "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire") Best Friends: From Hogwarts, Fred and George Weasley; From Salem, Rosa Infante, Jared Diaz, Artimus Rand Other Personal Info: Jimmy is a huge fan of Muggle sports, his favorite being hockey. His favorite teams are the Boston Bruins (hockey), the Boston Red Sox (baseball) and the New England Patriots (football). Jimmy is also a very talented hockey player. By the time he was 15 he was an alternate captain of his club hockey team at Salem, which had won the school's championship two of the previous three years. He also formed a hockey team during his year at Hogwarts which played Slytherin (chronicled in the story "Jimmy O'Bannon: The Adventure Begins"). Fanfic Appearances (In chronological order): "Fear Itself" (13-year-old Jimmy O'Bannon's encounter with a Boggart has left him the laughing stock of the Salem Witches Institute. But will he learn a valuable lesson about fear?) "Jimmy O'Bannon: The Adventure Begins" 15-Year-Old Jimmy O'Bannon gets to study for a year at Hogwarts. Along the way, he forms a hockey team, falls for a beautiful French witch, witnesses first hand the Tri-Wizard Tournament . . . and the return of history's most powerful dark wizard. "A Perilous Pass" (Jimmy learns the perils of living on the same floor as Fred & George, especially when they're testing out new joke products) "The Luna Effect" (After a series of encounters with Luna Lovegood, Jimmy is forced to confront a shameful experience from his past) "Cold Laughter" (Jimmy, Fred & George pull a prank on Hermione) "Cartoon Chaos" (Harry Potter/Anamaniacs crossover. Jimmy is not the main character, but is featured in a couple scenes) "Air Of Disharmony" (Jimmy returns to the Salem Witches Institute. Along with trying to convince Americans of Voldemort's return, he must also deal with two unwanted exchange students. And why are the Salem students at one another's throats?) "Dark Horizon" (Jimmy & his best friends from Salem must warn the Order of the Phoenix of an impending invasion by American Death Eaters) "Midnight's Blood" (Jimmy and his friends return to England to help Harry and company track down a pack of legendary creatures) "In The Grip Of Darkness" (Deals with Jimmy and his friends during the events of Book 7 and beyond) "In The Grip Of Darkness II": (More post-war happenings with Jimmy and company) "Luna's Fenway Day" (watch what happens when Jimmy invites Luna Lovegood to take in a Red Sox/Yankees baseball game) "The Cup" Jimmy O'Bannon's reaction to the Boston Bruins winning the Stanley Cup in 2011. This is just curiousity on my part. Will someone explain to me the reasoning behind Draco/Hermione romance fics and Harry/Draco slash fics. I honest to God do not get it. Oh yeah, same thing with Hermione/Snape fics. C'mon, serious? And don't get me started on Harry/Snape. Who the hell read the books and watched the movies and thought to themselves, "Hey. Those two would make a great couple." And who the hell first thought of Harry/Voldemort. For God's sake, come on. Suspension of disbelief only goes so far. Now Harry and Tonks I have no problem with, since younger guy/older woman can rule. Tips For Writing:I am not a NY Times best-selling author nor do I claim to be the foremost expert on the art of writing. These are just some things I have learned after years of writing maunscripts and magazine articles, attending writers workshops and being part of writers groups, and they have helped me. I figure if you have knowledge, it's good to share it with others. These are some things I picked up at a workshop run by David Morrell, the author of "First Blood" and "Creepers." The difference between "writers and civilians" is writers are aware. We are always aware of our surroundings, of the people we deal with, of stories we see in the news or in magazines. This is how we get our inspiration. Tom Clancy came up with "The Hunt For Red October" because he saw a news story about a mutiny aboard a Russian merchant ship and took it a step further by asking, "What if the same thing happened on a Soviet missile submarine?" Daydreaming is good. Again, this helps us come up with stories. We can be at sporting events, the circus, parties, etc, look at people, and make up stories about them in our heads, or create whole new characters around them. Example, when I was at the Ringling Brothers Circus recently, while I was marveling at the performers, I was also thinking, "How did they get involved in the circus? What is their family life like? What if a character from one of my stories had to do something at a circus and got involved with this performer?" This from an Alan Dean Foster workshop . . . If you write at least one page a day every day, by the end of the year you will have a novel. Come up with characters you'd like to meet. When I worked at a radio station in New Jersey, we had a receptionist who was part Filipino, part Blackfoot Indian and Jewish. Now is that a combination or what? Now some other stuff I've picked up in my writing life. Always carve out time in your day for writing. You should at least be able to find one hour a day for writing. Always, always, always proofread your stories before submission. Correct any spelling and grammatical mistakes. Most computers will have spellchecks or grammar checks. Use them. On this site, summaries are VERY important. This is the way you introduce people to your story. This is your hook to catch their attention and make them want to read. At best, you have two or three sentences to convey the plot of your story. Stick to the point, and make that point sound interesting. Reading the back of book covers might give you some ideas on how to develop your own summary. Also, proofread your summary before posting it. If a summary has too many spelling and grammar errors, then many people will assume your entire story is littered with them and won't be inclined to read. And NEVER, EVER write "I suck at summaries." I avoid stories that have that phrase. My feeling is if you say your summary sucks, how can I be sure the story is good? You want to encourage people to read your story, not drive them away. Don't get discouraged by negative reviews. Remember, not everyone will like your stories. If you're writing original stuff and trying to get it published, be prepared to receive a lot of rejection letters. Again, don't get discouraged. Tom Clancy and JK Rowling were rejected by just about everyone in the world and look how things turned out for them. For writing habits, do what works best for you. I have music on in the background when I'm working. Some people may prefer to work in quiet surroundings. Some people like to write an outline of their stories, others have it in their heads, sit down and start writing the story. Some people like to work at a desk, others may take their laptop, sit under a tree and write. There is no right or wrong here. Do what works best for you. Putting your own life experiences into your stories is always good. In my fanfic "Dreamgirl," many of the emotions Dean Thomas experiences when he's pining for Ginny Weasley are based on similar situations I've been through in my life. Not only can it help bring your stories to life, it can sometimes be theraputic. Plot is easy. What drives the story is characters. If you don't have interesting characters the reader can care about, your story will go nowhere. Never make things easy for your characters. As much as you may love your characters, don't be afraid to throw tons and tons of crap on them. Without conflict, you have no story. Become the character you are writing. When you are typing away, you become Harry Potter or Hermione Granger or Jack Sparrow or Jack Bauer or Spiderman or Wolverine. You can no longer think "what would I do" or "what would I say" in this situation. It's "How would (your character) deal with this?" "What would he/she say?" "How would they say it?" Always be aware of the personalities and mannerisms of whatever character you are writing for. Harry Potter wouldn't call someone "Dude," and Jack Bauer wouldn't high five his fellow CTU operatives after a successful mission. Here's some more stuff on character development I picked up at a Writer's Seminar. This comes from Susan Lang, author of the books "Small Rocks Rising" and "Moon Lily." When creating a character, here are some things to consider to make them a more well-rounded person: What does your character care most about? What does he/she most want? Who does your character care most about? Who is your character close to? Who or what has been the major influences in your character's life? What specifically does your character have in his/her pockets or purse? What drives your character? When your character sits alone, what does he/she fantasize about? What was the most traumatic experience in your character's life? What is your character most afraid of? Who has hurt your character? Who has your character hurt? How much does your character know about his or herself and what drives him/her? What kinds of things is your character aware about him/herself? What things is he/she not aware of? How do other people see your character? Have your character have a "shadow." Something that doesn't make them 100 nice or likeable (therefore avoiding the Gary Stu/Mary Sue trap). Have their greatest strength become a weakness, something that rubs people the wrong way. Example, Hermione Granger (Harry Potter Series) is highly intelligent, but showing off that intelligence alienates many aroud her. Do a genealogy of your character (parents, siblings, grandparents, etc) and maybe do a bio of them. There are also many ways you can reveal your character's thoughts, emotions and state of mind to the readers. Dialogue Actions (slamming a door, clenching his/her fists) Habits (rolling a pen between his/her fingers, drumming their fingers on a table) Thoughts Fears Dreams Memories Likes/Dislikes Attitude or actions toward other people and/or life in general Reactions to events Decisions Things the character notices around him/her What the character wears, carries, reads, etc. Stories need conflict in order to work. This does not necessarily mean a physical fight. Conflict comes in many forms. Disagreements with family members/friends/significant others. Sporting events. Trying to pass a test. Trying to escape a disaster. Trying to overcome shyness and ask a girl/guy on a date. Pulling a prank on someone. Conflict with one's self, like dealing with a tragedy. The example I like to use of what happens when a story has no conflict, think of "Jurassic Park." How enjoyable would the book or movie be if they went to the island, drove around, saw dinosaurs and everything in the park worked fine and no dinosaurs escaped to threaten the park goers and staff. You guessed it. It would be one very boring story. Research is always a good idea. If your story takes place in Philadelphia or London or Canberra or Tel Aviv, check and see what those cities are like. If you write about a character exploring the desert outside Flagstaff, Arizona, the people from there will jump all over you. Arizona is not one big desert. Flagstaff, actually, is surrounded by pine forests, not cacti. Also, and this is mainly for action/adventure writers, always do research when dealing with weapons and other equipment. And DON'T rely on TV and movies, because 9 times out of ten they get it wrong. Example, cars DO NOT explode when they crash. Police and firefighters will tell you that only 1-2 percent of motor vehicle accidents result in fire. Note, I said fire, not massive explosion. Also, you CANNOT blow up a vehicle by shooting at the gas tank. Going back to David Morrell, he actually spent a few days at a security course where they pumped a couple hundred rounds into the gas tank of a car and it did not blow up. Another one, hand grenades DO NOT explode like bombs. They only pack about a pound of explosives. Their deadliness comes from the shrapnel they put out, not the explosion. This is is mainly for teens. IGNORE PEER PRESSURE!! If people are making fun of you for writing stories, IGNORE THEM!! If you enjoy writing, do it! Do not let the stupid crap that takes place during a seven year period of your life (combining middle and high school) influence what happens for the rest of it. So some of your fellow students may not think writing fiction stories is cool or normal. We are writers and we walk a different path from most folks, and that's cool! If you need more assurence, listen to the Rush songs "Subdivisions" and "Tom Sawyer," two songs that epitimize the virtues of being an individual and not giving in to conformity. It's also the basis of my fanfic "The Misfit So Alone." Want to improve your writing? Form a writers critique group. Share your stories with people who you know will give you honest advice (not simply "This is great" or "This sucks"). Get with people who can tell you if something works in your story or if it doesn't. And also another pair of eyes is great for picking up spelling and grammatical errors. I can tell you I have read over my own stuff 20 times, then I give it to someone else and they pick up a mistake I somehow missed. Sometimes it helps to read your stories aloud. What sounds good when you read it silently may not sound good when you hear it with your own ear. This is especially true of dialogue. When you have writers block, don't sit at your computer trying to work through it. Turn off the computer and leave. Take a walk (not only can it help you come up with ideas, but 20-30 minutes of hoofing it is good exercise). Let people know about the stories you have written. Don't just post something and sit back and hope people read it. And always be polite. Hard sells turn most people off. A simple, "Hey, here's a story of mine you might be interested in, hope you can check it out" works better. "The galleries are full of critics. They play no ball. They fight no fights. They make no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are the do-ers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes no mistakes lacks boldness and the spirit of adventure. He is the one who never tries anything. He is the brake on the wheel of progress. And yet it cannot be truly said he makes no mistakes because the biggest mistake is the very fact that he tries nothing, does nothing, except criticize those who do things." -- General David M. Shoup, 22nd Commandant, US Marine Corps. This is also posted in the UNLV Football locker room. Hope this has helped. | |||||||
1. Godzilla vs Gigan: Dawn of the Tyrant » reviewsA power mad President is determined to stay in office. He takes control of Gigan and uses the monster to attack American cities, throwing the country into crisis and paving the way for martial law, and ultimately a dictatorship. Now Godzilla, along with Major Jeff Yamagata and his squadron of Super X pilots, must not only stop Gigan, but fight for America's freedom!Godzilla - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 11 - Words: 22,418 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 5-8-13 - Published: 3-20-13 - Gigan & Godzilla2. Vortex of Doom » reviewsA new enemy appears! Transformer-like machines from another dimension invade Earth! While the Autobots and their human allies fight to survive, Megatron schemes to take advantage of the situation. But there is a wildcard in the mix. An old human warship may hold the key to Earth's salvation.Transformers/Beast Wars - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 6 - Words: 16,177 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 3-13-13 - Published: 1-27-13 - Kup & Megatron3. Breaking up with Bella reviewsWhat if Harry Potter dated Twilight's Bella Swan? More importantly, how would Harry break-up with her? Those who aren't fans of Twilight should enjoy this.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,002 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 2-10-13 - Harry P. - Complete4. Ghost Threat » reviewsSelected Marvel and DC heroes come together to form a new Avengers team. A fellow hero warns the Avengers of an imminent invasion by other-dimensional beings. But is this threat real or is this hero hiding a secret that could endanger the entire team?Crossover - Avengers & Justice League - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 11,720 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-12-13 - Published: 12-15-12 - Hawkeye/Clint B. & Diana of Themyscira/Wonder Woman - Complete5. A Bad Day for the Beetle reviewsAbner Jenkins, a.k.a. the Beetle, is tired of being considered a joke among supervillains. Outfitted with new armor, he's ready to show the world he is a serious threat. But has Spider Man's foe bitten off more than he can chew when he runs into some of Marvel's other notable heroes?Spider-Man - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,064 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 12-13-12 - Peter P./Spider-Man - Complete6. War of the Worlds: Retaliation » reviewsWhen the Martian invaders died, they left their war machines intact. The human race used that technology to build new, advanced weapons. Now they are ready to take the fight to Mars. But the Martians have one last, desperate plan to try, and if successful, it could mean the end for all humanity.War of the Worlds - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 21 - Words: 59,993 - Reviews: 35 - Updated: 12-11-12 - Published: 7-27-12 - Complete7. Rise of the Mechakongs » reviewsIran's Revolutionary Guards have built their own Mechakongs, making them deadlier than the original from "King Kong Escapes." Their target, the USA. Can Godzilla, the Guardian Monsters and the USAF's Danguard Ace stop the invaders?Godzilla - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 19 - Words: 56,474 - Reviews: 29 - Updated: 7-20-12 - Published: 4-25-12 - Godzilla & King Kong - Complete8. Jimmy O'Bannon: The Adventure Begins » reviewsAmerican wizard Jimmy O'Bannon struggles to fit in at Hogwarts. But when he introduces the students to a Muggle game, it not only gains him friends, it may help them unite against a growing evil. For this is the year of the Tri-Wizard Tournament.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 46 - Words: 175,105 - Reviews: 222 - Updated: 4-14-12 - Published: 8-2-11 - OC & Fred W. - Complete9. Return of Titanosaurus » reviewsThe aliens from "Terror of Mechagodzilla" return and take advantage of a conflict in South America to unleash Titanosaurus on the world. Can Godzilla and the security company Shield International save mankind from annihilation?Godzilla - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 17 - Words: 49,529 - Reviews: 19 - Updated: 3-24-12 - Published: 11-13-11 - Godzilla & Titanosaurus - Complete10. Gamera The Defender » reviewsNorth Korea's ruler has a new weapon . . . a giant monster! And he uses it to spearhead an invasion of South Korea. Can Gamera and a team of Navy SEALs stop the madman and the monster from laying waste to an entire nation?Gamera - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 14 - Words: 48,408 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 7-26-11 - Published: 5-18-11 - Complete11. The Cup reviewsFollowing the Boston Bruins Stanley Cup win, and given what my Muggle-born OC Jimmy O'Bannon did after the 2nd Wizarding War, I had to write his reaction to this.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,045 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 6-18-11 - OC & George W. - Complete12. Warpath » reviewsThere is another wardrobe that leads to Narnia. The Nazis have found it, and plan to use it to invade England.Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 17 - Words: 61,989 - Reviews: 95 - Updated: 5-8-11 - Published: 12-30-10 - Peter Pevensie - Complete13. Three Worlds Collide » reviewsA hockey tournament brings together X-Men Iceman, Rogue and Kitty, American wizards Jimmy O'Bannon and Rosa Infante, and a centaur from Narnia named Violar Wildfire. Co-written with Jazzcat.Crossover - Harry Potter & X-Men: The Movie - Rated: K+ - English - Fantasy/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 66,374 - Reviews: 10 - Updated: 1-28-11 - Published: 8-25-09 - OC & Iceman14. In The Grip Of Darkness: Part Two » reviewsThe continuation of "In The Grip Of Darkness." Peacetime proves harder than wartime for my four American OCs. Can they overcome their trauma and rebuild their shattered lives?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 53 - Words: 204,324 - Reviews: 199 - Updated: 12-12-10 - Published: 2-21-10 - OC & George W. - Complete15. Return Of The Rising Sun » reviewsString and Dom investigate what they believe is an EMP attack. What they find instead is a warship from another time, and an imminent threat to the United States.Airwolf - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 6 - Words: 19,805 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 7-7-10 - Published: 5-10-10 - Complete16. Deadliest Pop Star » reviewsTake off on Spike TV's "Deadliest Warrior." It's a battle between teen pop idols. Hannah Montana versus Joe Jonas. Who will be . . . The Deadliest Pop Star.Misc. Tv Shows - Rated: T - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,161 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 6-14-10 - Complete17. Doomed Legion reviewsWatchmen/Superfriends Xover. What if the Legion of Doom battled the Watchmen?Watchmen - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,586 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 3-13-10 - Complete18. In The Grip Of Darkness » reviewsExperience the American Front of The Second Wizarding War through the eyes of my four American OCs.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 57 - Words: 218,562 - Reviews: 269 - Updated: 2-10-10 - Published: 6-12-09 - OC - Complete19. Brute Force » reviewsOriginal Rangers. Original Enemy. The Power Rangers prepare for all-out war with a race known as the Kraan. Josh Reynolds wonders if he's worthy to be a Ranger, and if he should reveal his true feelings for fellow Ranger Niyati.Power Rangers - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 15,208 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 2-2-10 - Published: 1-13-10 - Complete20. Other Rangers: Rorschach reviewsA series of planned one shots featuring different fictional characters as Power Rangers. First up, what if a teenage Rorschach was a Power Ranger? Rorschach is in character in this one.Watchmen - Rated: T - English - Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,192 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 2-1-10 - Walter K./Rorschach - Complete21. Christmas Ghosts reviewsAn Xmas action story. At 6 years old, something happened that made Rick Hunter hate Santa Claus. Years later, will that anger affect his judgment as Skull Squadron defends Santa's workshop against a Zentraedi attack?Robotech/Macross - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,530 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-8-09 - Rick/Hikaru - Complete22. Snow Day reviewsSnow has a special meaning for Susan Bones. Can she share that feeling with a foreign exchange student?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 717 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 12-7-09 - Susan B. & OC - Complete23. Play By Play reviewsIn HBP, Luna did commentary for the Gryffindor/Hufflepuff Quidditch match. But what if she had done it as the girlfriend of Harry Potter?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,931 - Reviews: 70 - Published: 7-11-09 - Harry P. & Luna L. - Complete24. Conquering Chaos reviewsJL/South Park Xover. Booster Gold tries to make a name for himself by defeating South Park's greatest villain. But things don't go according to plan.Justice League - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,302 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 7-10-09 - Michael J. C./Booster Gold - Complete25. An Unbearable Pain reviewsRW/HG. Ron learns that there is a price to pay from enjoying certain Muggle desserts too much.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 544 - Reviews: 34 - Published: 7-6-09 - Ron W. & Hermione G. - Complete26. Metal Storm reviewsAU 1986. War looms between the USA and Libya. But a mysterious man has given the Libyans an ultimate weapon. Can Godzilla, Maverick and other 80s military movie heroes save the world? Chapter 1 Up.Crossover - Godzilla & Top Gun - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,701 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 6-21-0927. A Day At The Mall reviewsHarry and Luna take a trip to the mall, and he's surprised at what store she winds up in.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,277 - Reviews: 31 - Published: 6-20-09 - Harry P. & Luna L. - Complete28. Cryptid » reviewsWhen a mutilated body is discovered at Camp Lejeune, the team is sent in to investigate. What they find is shocking. The killer may not be human!NCIS - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Mystery - Chapters: 10 - Words: 20,176 - Reviews: 65 - Updated: 6-10-09 - Published: 5-28-09 - Ziva D. & Tony D. - Complete29. Midnight's Blood » reviewsSequel to "Dark Horizon." My quartet of American OCs return to England to help Harry and company hunt down a pack of legendary beasts. One OC winds up falling for a canon character, and all of them get a harsh lesson in the realities of war.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 83,035 - Reviews: 166 - Updated: 5-27-09 - Published: 12-26-08 - OC & George W. - Complete30. Shadows Of The Past » reviewsIt's troubled times for the Next Generation. Albus and James are at odds with one another. Their American friend Robert O'Bannon is trying to make sense of his love life. And an old enemy returns to threaten the Wizarding World.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 48 - Words: 160,816 - Reviews: 145 - Updated: 5-14-09 - Published: 4-13-08 - OC & Rose W. - Complete31. A Perilous Pass reviewsA foreign exchange student at Hogwarts learns the perils of living on the same floor with Fred and George Weasley, especially when they are testing their newest joke products.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,099 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 4-5-09 - OC & Fred W. - Complete32. Fear Itself reviewsOne-Shot featuring my OC Jimmy O'Bannon. 13 year old Jimmy's encounter with a Boggart goes badly. Will it make him the laughing stock of the Salem Witches Institute, or will he learn a valuable lesson about fear?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,316 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 3-12-09 - OC - Complete33. Watching Over Me reviewsIt's George Weasley's wedding day, and more than anything he wishes Fred could be here to see it. But is Fred there in spirit?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,316 - Reviews: 31 - Published: 1-2-09 - George W. & Fred W. - Complete34. Dark Horizon » reviewsVoldemort is planning to bring reinforcements from the U.S. to Britain. Can American wizard Jimmy O'Bannon and his best friends from Salem alert the Order of the Phoenix before it's too late?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 26 - Words: 94,581 - Reviews: 210 - Updated: 12-6-08 - Published: 7-20-08 - OC & N. Tonks - Complete35. The Worst Year reviewsRon reflects on how his Fourth Year was his absolute worst year at Hogwarts. What will it take for him to put things in perspective?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,045 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 7-16-08 - Ron W. & Harry P. - Complete36. Song Of The Sea reviewsLuna has a new interest . . . whale songs! Will it drive Harry crazy, or will it lead to something wonderful for the couple?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,634 - Reviews: 32 - Published: 7-12-08 - Harry P. & Luna L. - Complete37. Worthy reviewsHarry/Parvati. Parvati wonders if she's worthy enough to be the girlfriend of The Chosen One.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,112 - Reviews: 29 - Published: 6-11-08 - Harry P. & Parvati P. - Complete38. The Big Premiere reviewsThe Go Team attends the premiere of the Speed Racer live action movie. How will they react to seeing themselves on the big screenSpeed Racer - Rated: K+ - English - Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,670 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 6-9-08 - Complete39. Luna's Fenway Day reviewsRed Sox vs. Yankees is the greatest rivalry in American baseball. And it will never be the same again when Luna Lovegood takes in a game.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,810 - Reviews: 32 - Published: 5-28-08 - Luna L. & OC - Complete40. A Longing For Happiness reviewsHarry and Luna have a strong, loving relationship. Ron wonders why he can't have the same thing with Lavender . . . or another Gryffindor girl.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,029 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 5-24-08 - Ron W. & Luna L. - Complete41. A Little Push reviewsHarry is having trouble admitting his true feelings for Luna. All he needs is a little push . . . and the Weasley twins are happy to provide it.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,398 - Reviews: 40 - Published: 5-4-08 - Harry P. & Luna L. - Complete42. On Your Feet Or On Your Knees reviewsA missing moment from TDH. With their Muggle heritages, Dean and Seamus know they are destined for death under Voldemort's rule. They decide there's only one thing to do. Go down fighting.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,457 - Reviews: 31 - Published: 4-10-08 - Dean T. & Seamus F. - Complete43. Operation Death Knell » reviewsAU. It's 1963. The height of the Cold War. The KGB have a plan to use Godzilla to destroy the U.S. It's up to an unlikely cadre of historical figures to prevent Communist domination of the world.Godzilla - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 12 - Words: 25,825 - Reviews: 34 - Updated: 4-8-08 - Published: 3-16-08 - Complete44. Family Reunion reviewsDuring a family outing at the London Zoo, Harry has an unexpected encounter with Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia. But what happens when the Dursleys must deal with Harry's wife . . . Luna Lovegood!Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,173 - Reviews: 210 - Published: 3-15-08 - Harry P. & Luna L. - Complete45. The Giant Chicken Heart That Ate Hogwarts reviewsDraco Malfoy listens in horror as a monster rampages through Hogsmeade. What will he do when it reaches Hogwarts?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,551 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 3-7-08 - Draco M. & Fred W. - Complete46. The Last Stand Of Bonnie Richmond reviewsBonnie's final thoughts as Ravenwood assaults the Richmond Farm toward the end of "Oversight."Jericho - Rated: T - English - Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 593 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 3-5-08 - Complete47. The Breaking Point » reviewsMy OC Janice Pettibone from "A Beautiful Fear" is back. How much will she endure to protect Neville, Harry and company during their foray at the Department of Mysteries?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,086 - Reviews: 18 - Updated: 3-4-08 - Published: 3-1-08 - OC & Neville L. - Complete48. Air Of Disharmony » reviewsMy OC Jimmy O'Bannon returns to Salem. Along with trying to convince Americans Voldemort is back, he also has two unwelcome exchange students to deal with. And why are his fellow students suddenly at each other's throats?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 19 - Words: 63,538 - Reviews: 140 - Updated: 2-24-08 - Published: 12-31-07 - OC & N. Tonks - Complete49. Harry Potter And The Satellite Of Love reviewsHP/MST3K X-Over. What happens when Mike Nelson and his wise-cracking robot buddies get hold of the DVD of "Order of the Phoenix?" It gets the typical Mystery Science Theater 3000 treatment, of course. A few suggestive mature themes.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,805 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 2-5-08 - Harry P. - Complete50. A Fitting Tribute reviewsOne character faces a dilemma when writing his autobiography. How do you capture the true essence of Fred Weasley in just one chapter?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,267 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 2-2-08 - Fred W. & OC - Complete51. Lessons Of Life And Death reviewsSeveral of the HP characters are filled with mixed emotions when the time comes to teach their kids about fallen loved ones and the horrors of the wizarding world.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,158 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 12-30-07 - Ginny W. & OC - Complete52. The Problem With My Patronus reviewsErnie MacMillan is embarassed by the form of his Patronus. But can a certain Ravenclaw girl help him overcome his embarassment?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,162 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 12-28-07 - Ernie M. & Luna L. - Complete53. The Reluctant Ally reviewsStar Fury pilot Marco Tourlapein fought the Minbari at the Battle of the Line. Fourteen years later he finds himself fighting alongside them. But even with Earth's fate in the balance, Marco finds it hard to let go of his hatred.Babylon 5 - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,381 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 12-26-07 - Complete54. Not Right For Him reviewsHow will Hermione react when she learns Harry and Luna are together?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,929 - Reviews: 50 - Published: 12-22-07 - Harry P. & Luna L. - Complete55. Being There reviewsHermione can solve any problem . . . except one. How to ease Ron's pain in the wake of Fred's death.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,255 - Reviews: 59 - Published: 12-11-07 - Hermione G. & Ron W. - Complete56. A Beautiful Fear » reviewsA new girl at Hogwarts is about to turn Neville Longbottom's world upside down.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,052 - Reviews: 33 - Updated: 11-30-07 - Published: 11-26-07 - Neville L. & OC - Complete57. The Luna Effect reviewsNo experience at Hogwarts would be complete without an encounter involving Luna Lovegood. When American exchange student Jimmy O'Bannon runs into the Loony One, he winds up confronting a shameful episode from his past.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,335 - Reviews: 36 - Published: 11-22-07 - Luna L. & OC - Complete58. The Airwaves War » reviewsSomething in TV sets is killing Muggles. But when Harry, Hermione, Dean and Dennis investigate, they risk starting a war beyond imagination. Expect lots of crossovers.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 17 - Words: 50,193 - Reviews: 96 - Updated: 11-18-07 - Published: 10-18-07 - Harry P. & Hermione G. - Complete59. Crash And Burn reviewsLee Jordan tries to woo one of the Beauxbatons girls through music, but winds up picking the wrong tune.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 958 - Reviews: 27 - Published: 10-17-07 - Lee J. & Dean T. - Complete60. Voices In A Dream reviewsAngelina copes with the oneyear anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, and begins to realize her true feelings for Fred. Story is based around the song Voices in a Dream by Echoes of Eternity.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,938 - Reviews: 27 - Published: 10-16-07 - Angelina J. & Fred W. - Complete61. The Brink Of Assimilation » reviewsDr. Who&Star Trek:TNG Xover. The Doctor and the crew of the Enterprise must stop another attempt to assimilate the Federation . . . but are the Borg truly responsible for this latest attack?Doctor Who - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 10 - Words: 15,102 - Reviews: 49 - Updated: 10-15-07 - Published: 10-2-07 - Complete62. The Journey of Petunia and Harry » reviewsReturn to the parallel Earth from my fanfics Walking Through Worlds and Crossing Paths. See Harry come of age through the eyes of a loving Aunt Petunia. Chapter Two Up.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,237 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 10-7-07 - Published: 10-1-07 - Petunia D. & Harry P.63. How Did This Happen reviewsWill one night with Luna Lovegood change Harry's life forever?Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,559 - Reviews: 38 - Published: 9-30-07 - Harry P. & Luna L. - Complete64. Movie Night At Hogwarts reviewsThe Muggle Studies class gets to watch Titanic, and Fred and Angelina have very different impressions of the blockbuster movie.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,655 - Reviews: 41 - Published: 9-27-07 - Fred W. & Angelina J. - Complete65. Cartoon Chaos reviewsHPAnimaniacs Xover. When Dean's spell backfires, Yakko, Wakko and Dot run amuk at Hogwarts.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,701 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 9-25-07 - Harry P. & Dean T. - Complete66. Our Last Special Night reviewsNextGen. Robert O'Bannon wants to do something special for his girlfriend Rose Weasley. But how can he pull off the impossible when Rose's greatest desire is to meet her long dead legendary uncle?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,740 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 9-23-07 - Fred W. & OC - Complete67. Crossing Paths » reviewsSequel to Walking Through Worlds. An accident transports alternate versions of Harry, Ron and Pansy to the canon world. Now heroes from two different Earths must join forces against Lord Voldemort.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 13,359 - Reviews: 29 - Published: 9-20-07 - Harry P. & Ron W. - Complete68. Footprints In Time reviewsA battle with a rogue Comet Empire fleet accidentally propels the Argo back to the 18th Century.Starblazers - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,589 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 8-23-07 - Complete69. Dreamgirl reviewsThis is my take on how Dean Thomas & Ginny Weasley hooked up. A certain metal opera band from Finland had something to do with it. Bonus . . . Harry Potter does air guitar!Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,096 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 8-22-07 - Dean T. & Ginny W. - Complete70. Cold Laughter reviewsFred, George & their American friend Jimmy O'Bannon pull a joke on Hermione. But who really gets the last laugh?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,782 - Reviews: 26 - Published: 8-19-07 - Fred W. & George W. - Complete71. Walking Through Worlds reviewsHermione's homework is to explore a parallel Earth. What's her counterpart like? Who's Harry dating? And what's up with Luna?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,129 - Reviews: 63 - Published: 8-19-07 - Hermione G. & Luna L. - Complete72. The Misfit So Alone reviewsLuna is depressed. Can Harry cheer her up with help from one of the greatest Muggle bands ever?Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,136 - Reviews: 34 - Published: 8-13-07 - Harry P. & Luna L. - Complete73. The Puck Drops Here reviewsHockey comes to Hogwarts, but the game has more significance than the students can imagine. Features original character Jimmy O'Bannon, with Fred & George Weasley prominent. Set during Book 4.Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,033 - Reviews: 36 - Published: 7-24-07 - OC & Fred W. - Complete74. CONQUERING LOVE reviewsHarry Potter and Luna Lovegood together. Takes place between Books 5 & 6.Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Fantasy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,619 - Reviews: 36 - Published: 7-18-07 - Harry P. & Luna L. - Complete
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