| Dulcinea1969 |
Author has written 29 stories for Quantum Leap. I began writing in early 2002 and originally I wrote in The Sentinel fandom. None of those stories are currently posted anywhere, however. I took a hiatus from writing for about 2 years before picking it up again in late 2005. I adore Quantum Leap and concentrate my writing there. In addition to writing stories dealing with "leaps" I've also created a series of prequel stories that I've been enjoying writing. Additionally, I've also embarked on some AU writing that differs from the established canon of Quantum Leap. Despite my attempts at humerous, light-hearted stories, it seems I've yet to break completely free from the angst genre - though I do try. One of the things that can motivate me to work work more frequently is feedback. Feedback is like manna in the desert for the writer. Whether it's feedback telling me the reader likes something or suggesting ways to improve it, I value each piece I get and it's one of the motivating factors in my writing. The other motivating factor is that I simply enjoy weaving tales. I have quite a few stories ideas in progress. You can find sneak peaks of some of them on fanfiction page of my website. In late 2006 I formed a writing partnership with asearcher and together we comprise the pen name QLTales. Our first joint story, "Fall To Earth" premiered in Fall 2006. Since then, we've completed five other stories and are hard at work on several more. Most of the stories written under the QLTales pen name fit into the series of pre-leap stories I've written on my own. The chronological order for the stories in the series is: It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Looking For Christmas (by QLTales) Foundations of Trust (by QLTales) Mysterious Actions (by QL Tales) Catch and Release (in progress - by QLTales Heart of the Matter (in progress - by QL Tales) The Link (in progress - by QL Tales) | |||||||||||||
1. A Difference of Opinion reviewsOn the drive back from a seminar in Dallas, Sam and Al have a difference of opinion. Written for two challenge prompts - fight and fever for the 10 hurt/comfort community of LiveJournal.Quantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,533 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 3-31-09 - Complete2. All Good Things » reviewsA chapter of Sam's life draws to a close.Quantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - General/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 7,907 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 6-11-08 - Published: 6-10-08 - Complete3. Broken Man aka Truth or Consequences » reviewsAl gets a call in the early hours of the morning to pick Sam up at the hospital after he falls asleep at the wheel. It's up to Al to find out what would push Sam to drive around aimlessly.Quantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 18,633 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 1-11-08 - Published: 2-12-07 - Complete4. Castles In the Sand reviewsSam leaps into a single father at the beach and finds out how the simplest of actions can resonate in the future.Quantum Leap - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,123 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 10-17-07 - Complete5. It Happened One Night reviewsAn encounter at an ATM leads to a disquieting night for Sam.Quantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,451 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 9-26-07 - Complete6. I Hope You Dance reviewsLate at night, Thelma Beckett reflects on her hopes for the future of her son.Quantum Leap - Rated: K - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,142 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-27-07 - Complete7. Las Vegas » reviewsAgainst his better judgment, Sam let’s Al drag him off to Las Vegas for a minivacation. The trip ends up being anything but a vacation.Quantum Leap - Rated: K - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 12,901 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-19-07 - Complete8. Bitsy » reviewsSam leaps in 10 year old TommyLee Ritchey who’s wandered off from his grandparents home. It’s up to Al and TommyLee’s dog, Bitsy to see that Sam survives to the morning when rescuers will find him or Sam will suffer the same fate as TommyLee.Quantum Leap - Rated: K - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,424 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-4-07 - Complete9. On Behalf Of A Grateful Nation reviewsSam relfects at a life altering even many years after his leaping has ended. Note: On Behalf of A Grateful Nation does not fit into my established storyline.Quantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,875 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 3-19-07 - Complete10. What Never Was reviewsSam completes a leap with surprising results. Note: What Never Was does not fit into my established storyline.Quantum Leap - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 645 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 3-12-07 - Complete11. Mile High reviewsSam and Al are a mile up in the air and when a need for medical help arises they may as well 1,000 miles up.Quantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,597 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-8-07 - Complete12. Makes Us Stronger » reviewsA sequel to What Doesn't Kill Us. Sam and Al spend time in Hawaii as Sam continues to recuperate from his injuries and they both come to terms with the emotional trauma of the accident.Quantum Leap - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 33,522 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 2-6-07 - Published: 10-4-06 - Complete13. Anniversary reviewsAn anniversary pushes Al to turn to the bottle. In turn, Sam has to cover up for him so he doesn’t get dismissed from the project.Quantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,001 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 2-6-07 - Complete14. Three Point Shot reviewsA basketball game goes awry resulting in a freak accident.Quantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,376 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 2-2-07 - Complete15. Beware the Bunny reviewsThis is just a short little ficlet. It's my attempt to poke fun at myself and my choices in writing. It's not meant to be taken seriuosly at all it's just a piece of fun fluff.Quantum Leap - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 640 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 12-28-06 - Complete16. Let It Be Christmas » reviewsFaced with financial difficulties, John and Thelma Beckett realize there's no way to give their sons much of a Christmas without some kind of miracle. This takes place when Sam is three and is the Christmas Sam makes reference to in It's Beginning To LoQuantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,840 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-24-06 - Complete17. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like » reviewsA sequel to Fall to Earth, it's less than a week before Christmas and Thelma is coming to New Mexico to spend the holidays with Sam. He comes to the realization that his home is not ready to host his mother and drafts Al to assist him in the holiday prepQuantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 65,466 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 12-24-06 - Published: 12-16-06 - Complete18. Reasons » reviewsShort vignettes that, perhaps, demonstrate some of Sam's reasons for stepping into the Accelerator. Added Chapter 3 Home Sam's first Thanksgiving home after Tom's death.Quantum Leap - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,804 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 10-16-06 - Published: 7-10-0619. What Doesn't Kill Us » reviewsA series of unfortunate events while in Washington, DC to obtain funding for the Project strengthens the ties of friendship between Sam and Al. Last chapter now uploaded.Quantum Leap - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 95 - Words: 180,936 - Reviews: 59 - Updated: 10-3-06 - Published: 5-18-06 - Complete20. Heatwave reviewsSam fights high heat and a time limit to prevent a tragedy.Quantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,035 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 8-6-06 - Complete21. What Are Friends For reviewsOverwork takes it's toll on Sam and Al is there to help pick up the piecesQuantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,550 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-5-06 - Complete22. A Leap Without Reason » reviewsWhen Sam leaps into aspiring writer Daniel Barron and there appears to be no reason for the leap he begins to question what good his leaping does. It's up to Al to help Sam see the good he's done and for the two of them together to figure out why Sam hasQuantum Leap - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,306 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 7-16-06 - Complete23. Reality » reviewsSam questions what's real and what isn't. Chapter 1 tells the story from Al's POV and Chapter 2 tells it from Sam's POV Updated 5406 Chapter 2 has been rewritten to correct wandering tense problems.Quantum Leap - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,926 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 5-4-06 - Published: 2-28-06 - Complete24. The Message of A Dream » reviewsWhat dreams are haunting Sam? Takes place before Sam started to leapQuantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 17,000 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-6-06 - Complete25. Time Heals » reviewsThis story takes place before Sam started leaping. It's my take on an incident mentioned in the series.Quantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 12,707 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 1-3-06 - Complete26. Christmas For Every Boy and Girl » reviewsWhen Sam leaps into Santa Claus he has to save to homeless children from freezing to death on Christmas Eve.Quantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 10,112 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 12-15-05 - Complete27. Forget Regret reviewsWhat's your biggest regret?Quantum Leap - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,659 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 11-18-05 - Complete28. Wait and Hope reviewsCompanion piece to The Me I Am.Quantum Leap - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 920 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 11-17-05 - Complete29. The Me I Am reviewsWe all wonder who we are.Quantum Leap - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 244 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-28-05 - Complete