I'm Miranda, 31, married to my high school sweetheart, Joel, and mom to two wonderful boys, Fletcher (7) and Cormac (5). I live in Northern Michigan and wish, wish, wish I had friends to geek out with over Castle. Probably doesn’t help that I truly don’t know that many people… I work full-time (primarily writing and research), plus freelance on the side, so I’m constantly plagued by working mom’s guilt.

I discovered Castle FanFiction in March 2011. I am forever amazed at the storytelling and quality writing that this fandom produces. So much so, that I’m embarrassed by the start of Freeze, Thaw, Reheat. I had no idea you all would care so much about grammar and little errors when I first started, but I love you all even more for it and apologize for mine! Someday, I will go back and fix them.

I love reading what you all write as much as I like writing. For those of you wondering, I do plan to finish Freeze, Thaw, Reheat. I took Summer 2012 off because older son made a comment about me preferring Castle over spending time with them. And, as much as it pains me to admit it, he was right. I wasn’t doing things with them—things that I enjoy doing like going for hikes, to the beach or just generally hanging out—all in favor of reading and writing and watching and Castle tumblr-stalking. So, I quit cold turkey.

I’m back now, trying to be more discriminating and less wrapped up. I try to save Castle FanFic for when they’re in bed or otherwise occupied, but life is busy. I started a new story Labor Day Weekend just to get back into writing and because the idea wouldn’t leave me alone. I refuse to post that until it’s done (can't have you all thinking I'm incapable of finishing what I start), but when it is, I'll post it and finish FTR.

You can find me on Twitter @ShotsyGirl. I changed my fanfic penname from MerryMerryMe to ShotsyGirl because ShotsyGirl was available on Twitter and I’m just more familiar with it…it’s been my go-to since high school and I already had an online presence with it.

Fun Facts About Me
> I drink milk when I'm sick. It soothes my stomach. I learned the hard way it has the exact opposite effect on my kids.
> This isn't fun, not for me or anyone, but I'm terrified of snakes. Really, it's ridiculous, my fear. I literally threw my son when he was a baby. Thank God someone caught him. I trampled my other kid once because I thought someone said snake. I'm afraid to go to Disney World because a co-worked showed me a picture of a snake in a bush. Cement everywhere around this one bench by a bush and there's a snake? No, thank you! There's more, but you see what I mean? It's irrational and ridiculous, but genuine.
> I love names. Behind the Namesis the best site for names.
> I play softball and volleyball whenever I get the chance.
> I hate hearing people eat. Hate when people eat peanut butter around me if I'm not eating it, too. If I smell it on someone's breath when I'm not eating it, I feel sick instantly.