Hello!

My name is Kate. I am a 17 year old that likes to read. As a senior in high school, I am a horrible procrastinator and I often have to use my cell phone to keep track of dates and whatnot. So please have patience when I fail to update regularly.

So far I have only written fanfiction for Twilight, supporting the Pack members and their imprints. The Cullens are great, don't get me wrong, but I don't think I could write their characters correctly.

Fanfic News:

--Unattractive, my Paul fic, has been discontinued because it has been rewritten. The newer version is titled Color and All.

--Tears of Joy and Remorse, my Leah fic, had been nominated for the Indies Twific Awards for Most Original Story Line:

http://www.theindietwificawards.com/ValidatedStoriesByCategories.aspx

--The Average Werewolf, my Collin fic, WILL BE CONTINUED. A big thank you to everyone who voted or asked me to continue in a review. I really appreciate the show of support! :)

Future Fics-??

Twilight (QuilxClaire), requested by caran427

Twilight (Embry), requested by TrueHazel

-Harry Potter, requested by Little Black Dresses

-House of Night

-Stephanie Plum

~(HP)I was disappointed in the epilogue of the last book. I'm sorry to those who did like it, but I truly didn't like it. I always thought that Harry would become the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher of Hogwarts, Hermione would work for the Ministry of Magic and fight for house elf (and other species) rights, and that Ron would become keeper of a major Quidditch team and all that jazz.

~(HoN)I've read Hunted but strangely enough, it's the beginning of the book that plagues me. I've already started writing a little bit about the life of the Tracker that appears in Marked, but I'm not sure if I should post it. (I already have 5 fics waiting for updates!)

~Summary: Stephanie Plum, a bond enforcement agent (a.k.a. bounty hunter) who has more luck than talent, finds herself in trouble. A whole different kind of trouble that involves a scheduled court date. Due to some scary circumstances, she fails to appear in court, getting her name on the FTA list. The smart thing to do would be to reschedule her court date, but the thing is -she's not allowed to. Her stalker is watching her every move with specific instructions to not appear...ever. To disobey these instructions will mean that the one she loves will die. The scarier part is that it's only a matter of time before her stalker kills someone anyway.

I am a beta for three people. I'm not an official beta, but I think I do a decent job...now all I have to do is get a beta for myself! Anyhoo, the URLs below are the stories that I keep a watchful eye on.

A Bond You Can't Break by xsoutherngurl08x

Reflections in the Silence by witchbeth, including Braces

-editing still in process!- Imprinting Is Not For Me by twilight's4me

Please give them a try.

Oh yeah, I am also a staff member of the community Werewolves. The manager is the one and only witchbeth.

Another community that I am a staff member of is The Twilight Saga Wolfpack. The manager is Ilistaya Ilassa.

Favorite Stuff (Nothing is in any particular order):

Books

-Graceling bu Kristin Cashore

-The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare.

-Psych Major Syndrome by Alicia Thompson

-Nightworld series by L.J. Smith

-Harry Potter series by JK Rowling.

-Stephanie Plum novels by Janet Evanovich.

-Alex Rider series by Anthony Horrowitz

-House of Night novels by PC & Kristin Cast

-Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead

-Wicked Lovely (& Ink Exchange) by Melissa Marr

-Pendragon series by DJ MacHale

-Icemark Chronicles by Stuart Hill

-The Host by Stephenie Meyer

-Twlight series by Stephenie Meyer

Manga

I have read so many mangas that I've lost track. I go to the library, where there are shelves of them. So I've read a lot. Oh and I am a fan of yaoi. Not yuri (although there is nothing wrong with it, it's just that I don't read it personally).

-Vampire Knight by Matsuri Hino. I'm all YuukixZero

-Her Majesty's Dog by Mick Takeuchi

-Red River by Chie Shinohara

-D.N.Angel by Yukiru Sugisaki

-Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto

-Only the Ring Finger Knows by Satoru Kannagi, illustrated by Hotaru Odagiri

-Skip Beat by Yoshiki Nakamura

-Fruits Basket by Takaya Natsuki ToruxKyo!!

-Meru Peri by Matsuri Hino

-Tsubasa by Clamp

-Mars by Fuyumi Soryo

-Girl Got Game by Shizuru Seino

-Full Metal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa

-Black Cat by Yabuki Kentaro

-Far Far Away Kyoko Hikawa

-Case Closed by Aoyama Gosho

-Kare First Love by Miyasaka Kaho

-Land of the Blindfolded by Sakura Tsukuba

And so many more, but I think I'll stop here. lol.

Movies

Um...I like movies and all. But I don't have a favorite, but I will list a few that I liked. :)

-Blindside

-Ghibli Films (such as Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, etc.)

-Moulin Rouge

-Repo! The Genetic Opera

-American History X

-Fight Club

-Batman: The Dark Knight.

-Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl

-Iron Man

-Secondhand Lions

-The Wedding Planner

-Spiderman. The first one was the best.

-The 10th Kingdom

-Harry Potter.

Outdoor (not that I actually do these things a lot)

Kayaking

Swimming/diving

Rock Climbing

Rollercosters

Biking

Speed boat/Tubing

Four-wheeler driving

Food

Toast, bagels, or English muffins with butter and orange marmalade.

Spagetti/Pasta -add some Colby Jack cheese and feta!!

Chinese food -fried rice, beef & broccolli, sweet n' sour chicken, orange chicken, etc. No egg rolls please.

Potatoes -baked, mashed, cheesy, garlicy, fries, ect.

Pizza -Cheese, Bacon, Mushrooms, black olives, ham, pinapple...these toppings don't bother me. :)

Pastries -I LOVE PASTIRES!! Cookies (Chocolate chip is my #1), cakes (Cheesecake, Red Velvet, etc), pies, (pecan, apple, pumpkin), doughnuts, etc.

Candy -Currently, my favorite is Twix and peanut M&M's

Um...I think the bigger question here is what do I not like. lol. I'm not a picky eater. (I don't like asparagus, though)

Objects that I Like For No Apparant Reason

Orbs/Spheres

Mirrors

Hourglasses

Clocks

Earrings -I don't even have my ears pierced!!

Candles -I don't really even use them...

Christmas lights -they are in my room and I use them as my actual light

CANCER - The Crab ~ (June 21 - July 22)
Moody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome. Excellent partners for life.
Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others.
Easily hurt, but sympathetic.

A girl and guy were speeding over 100mph on a motorcycle

Girl: Slow down, I'm scared!

Guy: No, this is fun.

Girl: No, it's not. Please, I'm scared.

Guy: Then tell me you love me.

Girl: I love you, now slow down!

Guy: Now give me a big hug.

She gives him a big hug

Guy: Can you take off my helmet and put it on yourself, it's bothering me.

In the newspaper the next day, a motorcycle had crashed into a building because of brake failure. Two people were on it and only one survived. The truth was that halfway down the road, the guy realized his brake wasn't working but he didn't want the girl to know. Instead, he had her hug him and tell him one last time that she loved him. Then he had her put on his helmet so that she could live.

...Put this onto your profile if you would do that for someone you cared about.

Girl: Do I ever cross your mind?

Boy: No

Girl: Do you like me?

Boy: No

Girl: Do you want me?

Boy: No

Girl: Would you cry if I left?

Boy: No

Girl: Would you live for me?

Boy: No

Girl: Would you do anything for me?

Boy: No

Girl: Choose--me or your life

Boy: My life

The girl runs away in shock and pain and the boy runs after her and says...

The reason you never cross my mind is because you're always on my mind.

The reason why I don't like you is because I love you.

The reason I don't want you is because I need you.

The reason I wouldn't cry if you left is because I would die if you left.

The reason I wouldn't live for you is because I would die for you.

The reason why I'm not willing to do you anything for you is because I would do everything for you.

The reason I chose my life is because you ARE my life.

...Copy and paste this onto your profile if you're still waiting for a boy to say this to you!!

The white man said, "Colored people are not allowed here."

The black man turned around and stood up.

He then said: "Listen sir...when I was born I was BLACK, When I grew up I was BLACK, When I'm sick I'm BLACK, When I go in the sun I'm BLACK, When I'm cold I'm BLACK, When I die I'll be BLACK. But you sir, When you're born you're PINK, When you grow up you're WHITE, When you're sick, you're GREEN, When you go in the sun you turn RED, When you're cold you turn BLUE, And when you die you turn PURPLE. And you have the nerve to call me colored?"

The black man then sat back down and the white man walked away... Post this on your profile if you hate racism

Thoughts on Gay Marriage! (as stolen from the profile of Dagget who stole it from EmpryrealFantasy)

1) Gay marriage is not natural, and as Americans, we always reject unatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and lyposuction.

2) Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

3) Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract.

4) Straight marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal.

5) Straight marriage will be less meaningful if gay marriage were allowed; the sanctity of Brittany Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage would be destroyed.

6) Straight marriages are valid because they produce children. Gay couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanages aren't full yet, and the world needs more children.

7) Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children.

8) Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America.

9) Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That's why we as a society expressly forbid single parents to raise children.

10) Gay marriage will change the foundation of society; we could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven't adapted to cars, the service-sector economy, or longer life spans...

...Copy and paste this onto your profile if you believe in legalizing gay marriage!

I found this interesting article in one the authors here in FF. Author named: Second daughter of Eve.

REALLY SAD STORY!!

HOW COULD YOU? - By Jim Willis, 2001

When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was "bad," you'd shake your finger at me and ask "How could you?" -- but then you'd relent and roll me over for a belly rub. My housebreaking took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights of nuzzling you in bed and listening to your confidences and secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect. We went for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice cream (I only got the cone because "ice cream is bad for dogs" you said), and I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.

Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. I waited for you patiently, comforted you through heartbreaks and disappointments, never chided you about bad decisions, and romped with glee at your homecomings, and when you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a "dog person" -- still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them, too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time banished to another room, or to a dog crate. Oh, how I wanted to love them, but I became a "prisoner of love."

As they began to grow, I became their friend. They clung to my fur and pulled themselves up on wobbly legs, poked fingers in my eyes, investigated my ears, and gave me kisses on my nose. I loved everything about them and their touch -- because your touch was now so infrequent -- and I would've defended them with my life if need be. I would sneak into their beds and listen to their worries and secret dreams, and together we waited for the sound of your car in the driveway. There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered "yes" and changed the subject. I had gone from being "your dog" to "just a dog ," and you resented every expenditure on my behalf. Now, you have a new career opportunity in another city, and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You've made the right decision for your "family, " but there was a time when I was your only family.

I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said "I know you will find a good home for her." They shrugged and gave you a pained look. They understand the realities facing a middle-aged dog, even one with "papers." You had to pry your son's fingers loose from my collar as he screamed "No, Daddy! Please don't let them take my dog!" And I worried for him, and what lessons you had just taught him about friendship and loyalty, about love and responsibility, and about respect for all life. You gave me a good-bye pat on the head, avoided my eyes, and politely refused to take my collar and leash with you. You had a deadline to meet and now I have one, too.

After you left, the 2 nice ladies said you probably knew about your upcoming move months ago & made no attempt to find me another good home. They shook their heads & asked "How could you?" They are as attentive to us here in the shelter as their busy schedules allow. They feed us, of course, but I lost my appetite days ago. At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you that you had changed your mind -- that this was all a bad dream... or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me. When I realized I could not compete with the frolicking for attention of happy puppies, oblivious to their own fate, I retreated to a far corner and waited. I heard her footsteps as she came for me at the end of the day, and I padded along the aisle after her to a separate room. A blissfully quiet room.

She placed me on the table and rubbed my ears, and told me not to worry. My heart pounded in anticipation of what was to come, but there was also a sense of relief. The prisoner of love had run out of days. As is my nature, I was more concerned about her. The burden which she bears weighs heavily on her, and I know that, the same way I knew your every mood. She gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg as a tear ran down her cheek. I licked her hand in the same way I used to comfort you so many years ago. She expertly slid the hypodermic needle into my vein. As I felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through my body, I lay down sleepily, looked into her kind eyes and murmured "How could you?" Perhaps because she understood my dog speak, she said "I'm so sorry." She hugged me, and hurriedly explained it was her job to make sure I went to a better place, where I wouldn't be ignored or abused or abandoned, or have to fend for myself -- a place of love and light so very different from this earthly place.

And with my last bit of energy, I tried to convey to her with a thump of my tail that my "How could you?" was not directed at her . It was directed at you, My Beloved Master, I was thinking of you. I will think of you and wait for you forever. May everyone in your life continue to show you so much loyalty.

Please, try to find a good home to your furry family member. Animal shelters these days have little space and lower budgets; they have to make room for the animals that have a better chance of getting adopted. Post this and spread the word.