| Jananae |
Author has written 28 stories for NCIS, Toy Story, Harry Potter, and Doctor Who. Jananae's Golden Rule of Fanfiction: Character ALWAYS comes first. More than the plot, more than the story being told, respect for the characters is the most important thing. Without compelling characters, a story is worthless. Hello to all you readers out there, my name's Janine. I thought up my first fanfiction story, "A Mangled Reminder", while I was bored at work one night. On a whim, I wrote it up when I got off at midnight, and posted it here the next morning. And so it goes. Actually, I seem to only write after midnight has come and gone. I don't know whether I'm just more creative then or the silence of the time allows me to think more clearly, but whatever works, I suppose. I only write when I have a strong idea come to me, so the pieces that I post will be pretty sporadic. We'll see what happens from here ;) In all of my pieces, you'll find multiple instances of symbolism and double-meaning. Why? Because I love the hidden secrets that these reveal. I think it really adds another layer and a certain special something for those that care to dig deep enough. So yes, on the surface, there is obviously a main point or theme to all of my stories. But if you continue to read and try to understand even more, I think you'll find some little gems that'll give these stories so much more power. Jananae's Recommendations: Of all my pieces, I consider "Worth It" and "Replies of Silence" to be my best written. I just find them to be the most eloquent of my stories. To me, they communicate their respective messages the best among all my fics. Some preferences I have with fanfiction: I'd like to take this moment to create my own word and say that I don't like "uncanoness" in either the characters or the stories they're in. Obviously, I have no problems with creatively changing things as long as they're written well, but I like the movies and books that I watch and read because of the way the characters are portrayed and the stories are told. Why fix what's not broken? Instead, I like the fanfiction that simply expands the reader's knowledge of the already existing story. The best stories are about the smallest things that we may never see: A small gesture here, a little exchange there. That being said, I like to write my fanfiction in "plausible possibilities". That is, I write only what I think is probable within the canon of the situation and characters. Another preference: I don't really like fluff. Yeah, it can make you feel warm and fuzzy for a brief time, but it isn't something that lasts. I think the reason why I don't like it is because it tends to be a little cliched and (dare I say) campy. I typically don't care for it. It's just fake. A very short, heartfelt story is worth so much more than 38 chapters of longing looks and cheesy, unrealistic dialogue. Personal writing style: I think it's easier to write in a more "train-of-thought" way because I think people (most people, anyway) are their most honest while in thought. There's no reason to put on an act or front in your own mind. So whatever may possibly cross a character's mind is fair-game to write and read. At least, that's what I believe. Given this, it's inevitable that there are purposeful sentence fragments all over my pieces ;) Favorite Fanfiction line: "I once thought that I was living the American dream - an independent life, a job requiring a gun, and a string of leggy blondes ... I know now that I was wrong. The American dream is about second chances, about being better than other people's expectations. It is about justice and personal triumph over tragedy. It is having an immigrant wife who is intelligent and exotic and bears badges of strength and courage on her perfect skin." Tony, Bare My Scars by Not in the Face I love this line because it really shows the growth that Tony goes through throughout the series. That, and it's just so beautiful :) | |||||||
1. Always Seeing You reviewsThe Doctor revisits his past as he wanders through the TARDIS. Tag to "The Name of the Doctor". Doctor/River. Oneshot.Doctor Who - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,047 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 5-20-13 - River Song/Melody P. III & 11th Doctor - Complete2. Alone reviewsTony and Ziva reflect on their discussion at the warehouse. Tag to "Double Blind". Tiva. Oneshot.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,089 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 5-9-13 - Tony D. & Ziva D. - Complete3. Metamorphoses » reviewsSome changes don't happen without struggle. Tony and Ziva reflect on a life-altering moment. Tiva. Three-parter now complete.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,035 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 7-26-12 - Published: 7-24-12 - Tony D. & Ziva D.4. Waiting on Happiness reviewsHow long does it take to find happiness? Tony's conflict after finding out about Ray's proposal to Ziva in "A Desperate Man". Oneshot. Tiva.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,232 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 1-16-12 - Tony D. & Ziva D. - Complete5. Fears reviewsTony and Ziva are forced to recognize what they fear the most. Companion piece to upcoming two-part episode, "Engaged". Tiva. Oneshot.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 855 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 11-7-11 - Tony D. & Ziva D. - Complete6. Transmutation reviewsA chase is not what it seems as Tony, Ziva, and McGee pursue a suspect on a rainy Washington D.C. day. Tiva. Oneshot.NCIS - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 905 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 10-12-11 - Tony D. & Ziva D. - Complete7. The Eyes of Storms » reviewsWhile searching a building for another victim's body, Ziva encounters the Port-to-Port killer. A possible Season Eight finale "What if?" for the upcoming episodes "Swan Song" and "Pyramid". Two-parter with added Author's Note. CONCLUSION IS UP.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,404 - Reviews: 22 - Updated: 4-11-11 - Published: 4-6-11 - Ziva D. & Leroy Jethro Gibbs - Complete8. Over Spilled Bourbon reviewsSometimes it takes just the right person to break through. Ziva and Tony once again find themselves in Gibbs' familiar basement. Oneshot. Tiva and Gibbs as a father figure.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,125 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 3-15-11 - Ziva D. & Tony D. - Complete9. At a Loss reviewsSometimes it takes losing everything to find what you truly want and need. A look at Ziva's often ill-fated journey at finding order and permanence in her life. Tag to "A Man Walks into a Bar". Oneshot.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,477 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 2-14-11 - Ziva D. - Complete10. Repayments of Gratitude » reviewsA gesture of gratitude can be something simple or incredibly large. Tony and Ziva realize this in the middle of a fatal shooting. A possible "What if?" for "Enemies Foreign" and "Enemies Domestic". Two-parter with added Author's Note now complete. Tiva.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,528 - Reviews: 45 - Updated: 11-10-10 - Published: 11-8-10 - Ziva D. & Tony D. - Complete11. Finding Clemency reviewsDifferent abilities require different strengths. Life is an on-going learning process in which we attain these. A Ziva David character study concerning her father, Eli. Tag to "Dead Air". Oneshot.NCIS - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 739 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 10-21-10 - Ziva D. & Eli D. - Complete12. The Broken Pieces of Others reviewsIn a heated argument between Ziva and Eli, some things are said that cannot be taken back. And the effects of these ripple inevitably toward Tony. A possible "What if?" scenario for "Enemies Foreign" and "Enemies Domestic". Oneshot. Tiva.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,187 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 10-12-10 - Ziva D. & Tony D. - Complete13. A Blazing Glory reviewsIn the midst of a firefight, some things are inevitable. And Tony and Ziva know that life is a ticking clock. Oneshot. Tiva.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,899 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 9-24-10 - Tony D. & Ziva D. - Complete14. Unnecessary Sacrifices » reviewsEven Love can make monsters of us all. An Eli David character study. Elements of "Last Man Standing" and "Aliyah". Oneshot with Extended Author's Note.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,759 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 9-9-10 - Eli D. & Ziva D. - Complete15. C130s, Jump Seats, and Harbors reviewsThe silence of a nighttime plane ride offers some much needed time for introspection. An overview of Tony and Ziva's relationship throughout Season Seven. Takes place during the finale, "Rule Fifty-One". Oneshot. TivaNCIS - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,820 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 8-24-10 - Ziva D. & Tony D. - Complete16. The Strengths That We Find reviewsWhile attempting to destroy the Horcrux in the Chamber of Secrets, Ron and Hermione come to terms with what they're truly fighting for. A possible scene for their first kiss in the upcoming "Deathly Hallows" movie. Oneshot. R/HrHarry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,121 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 8-17-10 - Ron W. & Hermione G. - Complete17. The Mourners on the Step reviewsSurrounded by devastation, healing comes in the simplest of forms. Sometimes, all it takes is coming to the realization that you're in the same boat. During the Battle of Hogwarts, Hermione comforts Ron after Fred's death. Oneshot. R/HrHarry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 997 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 8-4-10 - Ron W. & Hermione G. - Complete18. A Beautiful Complexity reviewsHermione discusses her world and changing views with Ron. Inspired by the supposed "Piano Scene" between them in the upcoming Deathly Hallows film. Oneshot. R/HrHarry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,352 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 7-21-10 - Hermione G. & Ron W. - Complete19. The Slide reviewsWhen there is no hope, what do we have left to hold? Set during the Incinerator scene of "Toy Story 3". Really just a short drabble.Toy Story - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 393 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 6-25-10 - Woody - Complete20. Place of Honor reviewsDuring a late-night mission with Tony, Ziva re-discovers something important from her past. Sequel to "Not a Present" and "A Mangled Reminder". Set sometime in Season Eight. Oneshot. Tiva.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,541 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 6-16-10 - Ziva D. & Tony D. - Complete21. Witness of a Hero's Fall reviewsFaced with Gibbs' past, Abby is forced to make a life-altering decision. Set during "Borderland" and "Patriot Down". Oneshot. In-canon. Father/Daughter.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,313 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 6-8-10 - Abby S. & Leroy Jethro Gibbs - Complete22. The Road Not Followed reviewsThough we hope and dream, we seldom reach the perfect end that we have imagined for ourselves and others. A short drabble on the Season Seven finale, "Rule Fifty-One". Gibbs, Tony, and Ziva perspectives.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 517 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-26-10 - Leroy Jethro Gibbs & Tony D. - Complete23. Taking Hits reviewsOn the blood-soaked tarmac, they are left with no choice but to take some hits. A "What if?" scenario for the Season Seven finale, "Rule 51". Oneshot. Gibbs as a father figure and slight Tiva.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,779 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 5-21-10 - Tony D. & Ziva D. - Complete24. Replies of Silence » reviewsThere are no answers and no replies. There is only silence. Set post-"Aliyah" through "Reunion". Two-parter. In-canon. Tiva.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,666 - Reviews: 22 - Updated: 4-20-10 - Published: 4-15-10 - Ziva D. & Tony D. - Complete25. Worth It reviewsZiva tells Gibbs what happened to her in Somalia. Set during "Good Cop, Bad Cop", in-canon. Oneshot. Father/Daughter.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,479 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 3-21-10 - Ziva D. & Leroy Jethro Gibbs - Complete26. No Strings Attached reviewsSo what happened in that hotel room in Paris? Set the night before "Jetlag". Oneshot. Tiva.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,339 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 3-16-10 - Tony D. & Ziva D. - Complete27. Not a Present reviewsZiva is given a certain special something on Christmas night. Set during "Faith", in canon. A companion story to "A Mangled Reminder". Oneshot. Slight Tiva.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,096 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 3-13-10 - Ziva D. & Tony D. - Complete28. A Mangled Reminder reviewsAfter the dust has settled in Salim's camp, Tony finds something precious. Set during "Truth or Consequences", in canon. Oneshot. My first fanfic.NCIS - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,384 - Reviews: 29 - Published: 3-12-10 - Tony D. & Ziva D. - Complete