Please poke me on Twitter (@lilianportia); I'm going to start using it as an author thing, and it would really be nice for you guys to be able to reach me outside of email. Also, I am having a lot of trouble with writer's block, but I do have 3/4 of the next chapter of Wanted written. - 10/9/2012*

Hi all! I am trying to finish up stories before I post them because I'm the worst for not updating, or getting distracted by other stories, or just losing interest, and I know from experience that gets frustrating. On certain stories I do write continuously, and on the ones I don't I usually could use some help or suggestions with-so feel free!

If you'd like, I also have a site on which I have posted some stories, including celebrity fan fiction and original fiction/poetry.

I'd love to talk to you, and I welcome reviews as long as they're good or constructive - I really love reviews that give me ideas of what you want to see, or that ask questions about what's happening or perhaps something that I overlooked. That's really helpful and much appreciated. I do not encourage reviews that are offensive to the subject of the fic - that's just silly and obnoxious.

Thanks to everyone who's ever reviewed or added me or one of my stories to one of your lists!

-Lily

Story Statuses:

A Recipe For Candi: (Even Stevens) Sorry guys, I kinda lost interest in this one. If I got another reviewer or two that wanted me to update, then I might look into it, but I've currently got my hands full as it is, and I don't feel this story was even near my best.

Amethyst: (Harry Potter; Harry/OC) This was a collaboration that my friend and I began writing. I don't have all that we wrote posted, because I wasn't sure I liked how we went with it, and I wasn't sure you guys did either. She and I have both grown in our writing since then, but she is off at another college now, so we won't be able to redo it unless it's this summer or through emails.

UPDATE: I am redoing this on my own, but I am having trouble with it. Fun fact: I've already started a Prequel/sequel . . . er, well - time travel is so confusing.

Cassandra Anne: (Harry Potter; Harry/OC) I have lost this, I think because it's a Harry/OC. I seem to have the most trouble with those. I still love it, however, and if anyone can give me a boost or a suggestion, I will definitely work on it.

Fae Touched: (The Santa Clause; Charlie/OC) I can't believe this has been received as warmly as it has. :-) I've wanted to write a Santa Clause story for so awfully long - I'm really glad. This is among my three babies at the forefront of updates because I've had such a great response. Thank you!

Kitty's Loveshack:(Harry Potter; Draco/OC, OC/OC) My best friend, penname BiancaKat, and I are going strong with this one. We realize now that when we started (about 3 years ago), we didn't elaborate enough on the beginning of the relationships. However, we are so far now that it's doubtful we will change that. We'll just try to fix it in our next story. Please note that we both have busy lives and not only do we have to write the whole thing in shorthand while we're together, but also, later on I have to go back and edit it, adding in all descriptions and things besides dialogue. It may not be everybody's thing, but we definitely have fun with it, and that's really all we care about. Sorry.

UPDATE: Surprise, surprise, we actually are fixing this story from the bottom up. We're busier than ever, so it'll be slowly, but when it's all done, I'll repost it all.

Madison (AKA The Beauty of Evil): (Harry Potter; Draco/OC) I am not really stuck on this one, however. I am going strong on Chapter Eleven, although, I have seen a few inconsistancies and other things that have made me decide to really work on this and redo the first nine chapters as well. I am currently re-writing this, but I will keep this version posted if y'all want.

UPDATE: I have again been requested to continue. I have a few bits of Chapter 12, but I'm struggling a bit. I am trying though, dears. Thank you!

UPDATE: The Beauty of Evil was going to catch up to this one and continue on, but I actually started this ten years ago, in high school, and the story has grown and changed. I've decided I need to abandon and replace with The Beauty of Evil.

Miroku's Love, Kagome's Cruelty: (InuYasha; Miroku/Sango, with a small side of InuYasha/Kagome) I decided to make this a one-shot. I didn't want to ruin it by trying to go further. I mainly just wanted to try my hand at an InuYasha fic. I might write another, but I haven't had any inspiration yet. : )

Romeo and Juliette of 2019: (Do I really need to elaborate?) Uh . . . Well, yeah, I've kinda put this story on the shelf for now. It needs some major . . . work. I really like where I was going with it and everything, but I've kind of gotten into my HP stories at the moment. If anyone has any objections to my putting this away, just let me know and I will do my best to work on it. It could give me a break from my homework. Lol.

Siren: (Harry Potter; Fred/OC)Well . . . I decided to completely revamp this story in accordance with Order of the Phoenix, but I haven't had time to work on it lately. Again, if anyone would like me to up my pace, just let me know and I will do my best.

UPDATE: I will now be revamping in accordance to Deathly Hallows.

UPDATE: Boo on Deathly Hallows. I don't know what I'm going to do with this now.

The 10th Kingdom II: Styles A B: (The 10th Kingdom; OC/OC, OC/OC) I'm trying, I'm trying, but I'm kind of stuck. If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

UPDATE: T10K II Style I/A, Matt & Lily: I've again had reviews to continue, and I would immensely enjoy doing so - but, again, I'm struggling. I'll try for you guys - thank you so much!

The Beauty of Evil: (Harry Potter; Draco/OC) As I was requested to continue the first version of this, and am a little stuck on the newer (and, I believe, better) version, I thought I would post what I have and see what comes of it. If asked again, I will keep posting.

UPDATE: I have been requested to keep posting, so . . . I will. : )

The Chair By The Fireplace: (Harry Potter; Draco/Hermione) Uh . . . See all notes on Siren.

The Dangers of Roller Skating (Harry Potter; Remus/Sirius): This was a one-shot challenge fic - so it's complete. :-)

The Vintage Life (Harry Potter; Remus/OC): As I say in the summary, this was a challenge to myself to complete something. I do plan on revising and expanding this story; it's one of my favorites, and I was surprised to receive a pretty positive response on it. Thank you, and if you'd like to see more, let me know!

Wanted: (Harry Potter; Draco/Ginny) This is one of my babies. I was working on it for quite a while before I tentatively posted the completed chapters. It was received so warmly that it is in the forefront of my updating priority (with The Beauty of Evil & Fae Touched), and I will continue to update it as I complete chapters. Note: I need to repost a few different chapters, but only to make corrections. Don't worry - you won't have to re-read anything.

Thanks for checking in!