"I said I wanted forever, Ironhide, not for you to take forever!"

--Chromia, "What Time We Have Left" by Hearts of Eternity

I came across FanFiction while researching the reason Bumblebee got his voice back at the end of the 2007 Transformers movie. The search took me to the story "Insignificance," by the-real-mo, and that's where I got introduced to the world of Fanfiction. WOW. Now I'm reading several great Transformers fanfics as well as some Star Wars ones. I am fully captivated and inspired by these stories. I finally found the courage to start posting and am now currently working on "Night Fire." I would like to thank fanfiction for allowing us this creative output of our imaginations created from our favorite stories.

I am between the age of 21 and 32. And I am on every bit of the Generation-X side of that (smiles).

I am an Archaeologist, so I find myself whisked away to various digs frequently. As such, sometimes my updates may be few and far between. I will do my best to update frequently. The photo there is of a freaking huge sherd of pottery that we found at a Late Woodland Period, about 500-700 A.D.(depending who you're talking to), site in the Southeastern United States. It was very exciting and fun to include here, as it covers my face entirely. While it isn't the coolest thing I've ever found, it is, by far, the largest sherd we found on that site, and perfect for the Avatar/Image here.

I have become seriously addicted to reviews. I've read many stories with authors begging for them at the end of each chapter. I thought, "How absurd," until I started posting my own stuff. Absurd indeed! I haven't resorted to begging, but I find that I cannot get enough of them! I think I'll start writing, "Will work for reviews," at the end of every chapter. It is just insane. I thank everyone who leaves them and appreciate you taking the time to do it. I will make a concerted effort to leave them for chapters/stories that I like, especially now that I know how much they mean to you all.

The rant that I removed from Night Fire Ch. 16 A/N's, in response to some recent trouble I've unfortunately run into. I felt it was taking away from the chapter. However, it needs to be said, so I put it in the BioPage:

To other FF authors (You can just skip this if you aren't an author): We are all amateurs here, but some professionalism and common courtesy should be expected, and isn't too much to ask. We are obviously drawing heavily from other ideas, such as Transformers, but when we do come up with something on our own, it is considered our own intellectual property. So, asking for ideas and giving credit for them is most appreciated. That is why we give credit to the creators of Transformers in the first place. Otherwise, no using MY ideas. Also, asking to use one idea is NOT permission to go on and use others. Please ask for each one, as I may have something else I'm doing with it. I have only given permission for one author to use Sunshadow, and for one other to reference him. The answer is 'no' to the rest of you. I am so sorry that I have to say this. OMG, I NEVER thought I would even need to, but I've had some trouble recently and I just...no, if you don't ask, the answer is absolutely not. And if you ask, but don't bother to give credit, the answer is a resounding 'NO.' This is the only stipulation I have for everyone that I give permission to use something of mine: to give me credit and tell your audience where you got the idea. That's not asking too much at all. The deal is OFF if you don't plan on doing so.

Sorry for those of you reading this that really don't need to. I had no idea I'd be running into such petty, immature, problems when I started this venture. I swear, if I had known, I would not have even bothered. It is just too much for me, when all I want to do is write! (and obviously it isn't all of you, so please don't take offense)

We aren't making jack for our work on these fics. Obviously, we still do it, because it is great fun, to be honest. PLEASE DON'T TAKE THE FUN OUT OF IT! So, in my case, I am working for reviews and for credit when someone is inspired by my work, or wants to use my ideas. That is better satisfaction than getting paid, IMHO, so please keep that in mind. To know that I've inspired someone and to be recognized for that inspiration is immensely rewarding. So, if someone inspires you to write, or inspires you to add something to your existing work, then think of them in your author's notes. Thank you:)

If anyone is looking at this: go read the fics by;

Hearts of Eternity

lady tecuma

violetlight

karategal

P.A.W.07

theshadowcat

All of these authors are awesome.

THANK YOU!

RESPONSES TO REVIEWS:

'Night Fire' ch. 37: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/23424731/

'Night Fire' ch. 38: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/23680063/

'Night Fire' ch. 39: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/24046817/

'Night Fire' ch. 40: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/24413727/

'Night Fire' ch. 41: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/24685319/

'Night Fire' ch. 42: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/25390583/

'Night Fire' ch. 43: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/25413447/

'Night Fire' ch. 44: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/25901378/

'Night Fire' ch. 45: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/26314063/

'Night Fire' ch. 46: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/26731190/

'Night Fire' ch. 47: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/27445534/

'Night Fire' ch. 48: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/27734355/

SECOND YEAR ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/journal/27267500/

I HAVE FAN ART!

Lecidre drew a beautiful pic of Deluge and Nightfire, inspired by my story, "Night Fire." You can go check it out here: http://lecidre.deviantart.com/art/Our-Love-101461910

You should also check out her gallery. She is an extremely talented artist.

Lecidre also drew a pic of Ratchet and Nightfire: http://lecidre.deviantart.com/art/NF-Ratchet-and-Nightfire-106048993

Optimus Prime and Elita One: http://lecidre.deviantart.com/art/NF-Optimus-and-Elita-107658558

She made a stamp: http://lecidre.deviantart.com/art/Stamp-Night-Fire-106499292

She even made a fanvid!

Xerios/Middernacht drew a beautiful picture of Sunshadow with Little Dide near Ironhide's carrying chamber: http://middernacht.deviantart.com/art/Giftart-Sunshadow-105829987

Middernacht drew another pic of Sunshadow! He's so adorable. View him here: http://middernacht.deviantart.com/art/S-U-N-S-H-A-D-O-W-116077740

You should check out her gallery as well. Absolutely gorgeous work.

Letohatchee: My DeviantArt page if anyone is interested: http://letohatchee.deviantart.com/