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Author has written 21 stories for How I Met Your Mother, Ugly Betty, As the World Turns, and Downton Abbey. I have an MFA in writing and currently work in educational research. I used to say I was mostly a reader of fanfic, not a writer... now it's more of a balance, I suppose. My ships vary quite a bit. I'm currently most into: Luke/Noah (As the World Turns) ...I generally prefer fics that portray how characters initially get together-- the more angst, the better. I don't like it to be too easy. | |||||||
1. Letters to You (If You'll Believe One Word) »Maddie, Noah, and Luke continue working at the TV station through the year as interns. Noah, still dating Maddie, seems more resolved than ever to resist his feelings for Luke. Meanwhile, Luke grows closer with his sister Faith, all the while falling deeper in love with Noah. Relationships are complicated when Casey returns to Oakdale. Angst and romance ensues.As the World Turns - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 11,316 - Published: 10-24-12 - Luke S. & Noah M. - Complete2. The New Girl » reviewsAKA HIMYM High. Or, you know, HIMYM set in high school. Robin Scherbatsky, tired of life as Robin Sparkles, arrives as the new girl in school and soon finds herself torn between sweet sophomore Ted Mosby and womanizing senior Barney Stinson. Angst and more angst.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,843 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 8-18-12 - Barney S. & Robin S. - Complete3. Spinning reviewsMary reflects at the Servants' Ball. Romance! Spoilers through the series 2 finale/Christmas special.Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 439 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 2-21-12 - Mary C. & Matthew C. - Complete4. Now You See Her reviewsBarney angsts. Just a quick drabble, takes place immediately post-"Tick, Tick, Tick", you know, where Barney's heart is totally crushed.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 179 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 2-5-12 - Barney S. & Robin S. - Complete5. The Fix reviewsThe autumn that Luke's mechanic skills are put to the test, he falls in love with a dark-haired closet case.As the World Turns - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,491 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 9-22-11 - Luke S. & Noah M. - Complete6. Street Magic reviewsSometime after their breakup, Barney and Robin see a street magician on the street.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 532 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-17-11 - Barney S. & Robin S. - Complete7. Skinned Knee reviewsAfter giving Barney another girl's phone number, Robin takes a tumble down the stairs.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,032 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 2-22-11 - Robin S. & Barney S.8. Four Memories and an Unfinished Christmas Gift reviewsIt's the day before Christmas Eve and Noah still hasn't finished his present for Luke. Instead he tells him about the tribute he'd like to make him...As the World Turns - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,319 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-23-09 - Complete9. Trick or Treat reviewsEvery year, Wendy the Waitress hopes that trick-or-treaters will show up at her door. This year, she gets a surprise guest.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,174 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 11-1-09 - Carl & Wendy - Complete10. Laundry Day reviewsA lovesick Barney watches Robin do her laundry. Takes place somewhere during season four, otherwise no spoilers.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 770 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 9-16-09 - Barney S. & Robin S. - Complete11. The Waitress and the Bartender reviewsIt takes exactly one year for Carl and Wendy to come to their senses. Carl acts like an overprotective big brother toward Wendy... which of course drives her crazy... which is unfortunate when he starts to fall in love with her.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,031 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-16-09 - Wendy & Carl - Complete12. Cut reviewsNoah's been left behind his whole life. His mother. His father. Any friend at the Army base growing up. So when Luke says he has to move on after their internship at WOAK is over, Noah isn't sure he can let him go.As the World Turns - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,120 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 3-28-09 - Complete13. Unhinged reviewsBarney hides a quarter on his person. Robin goes diving for it. They angst. They smut. And Robin has a slight panic attack.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,783 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 3-18-09 - Barney S. & Robin S. - Complete14. Into the Wind reviewsNoah stands on the edge of the Snyders' field, the wind whipping against him, the paper in his hand burning his palm. He wants this. He wants all of this. And most of all, he wants Luke. - A little angst, a little fluff, and a lotta smut!As the World Turns - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,655 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 3-8-09 - Complete15. Lily Idol reviewsLily has something all the boys want... so she makes them compete for it, American Idol-style! Nothing serious, just fluffy silliness. Perhaps more amusing if you've watched AI, but not necessary at all.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,657 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-5-09 - Complete16. The Benefits of a Heart Broken Over Time reviewsThe way Barney sees it, there are three benefits to having his heart slowly, excruciatingly broken by Robin Scherbatsky.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,499 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 1-13-09 - Complete17. Three Hours in San Francisco reviewsWhat happened in the three hours after Barney came to see Lily in San Francisco, before he had to catch his flight? Friendship Lily/Barney, implied Lily/Marshall, very very minor Barney/Robin.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,622 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 12-30-08 - Complete18. 25 Ways Marshall and Lily Came to Be reviews25 defining moments in the relationship of the almost-too-cutest couple I know, in no particular order.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,542 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 12-30-08 - Complete19. Follow Me Back With the Sun in Your Eyes » reviewsAt first, Marc holds out hope that Cliff will call. Then he thinks he can get over him. And then everything starts to seem wrong. The events after Marc and Cliff break up, plus fluffy flashbacks of random points in their relationship.Ugly Betty - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 15,900 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 12-8-08 - Marc St. J. - Complete20. Five Kisses reviewsFour times Barney kissed Robin, and one time he didn't. Follows regular episodes, but somewhat AU.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,886 - Reviews: 21 - Published: 10-30-08 - Complete21. Here's to You reviewsHe buys her celebratory shots, because he doesn't know what else to do. Takes place immediately following 4.03. Barney/Robin.How I Met Your Mother - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,537 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 10-8-08 - Complete
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