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Author has written 30 stories for Thunderbirds, Thunderbirds, and Beauty and the Beast. (rhymes with Pikachu) I'm a stay-at-home mother of three teenagers, and I've rediscovered both the Thunderbirds and the joy of writing fiction. Thanks for any and all reviews; they really help. For the record, I write mostly TV-verse stories; the only movie-verse story I currently have is The White Winds. Due to Fanfiction.net's policy about reprinting song lyrics, my songfic, Bedtime Song, can be found at Fan Nation and at lunaescence archives.
November 21, 2009 - WOOT! I have hit the bull's eye! I have made it to 50K!! Is my story finished? What do you think? LOL! Truthfully, I figure up to another 25K before the story is complete, but that's not counting the stuff I know I have to cut. I will be looking for a Brit-picker beta in addition to my regular beta, as I have some scenes in England that I know I have flubbed my way through. Now for my latest rant. If you're writing fanfic based on fanfic you've read, you're not writing the characters. You're writing someone else's interpretation of the characters. If you want to write fanfic and write it with any authority, KNOW YOUR CANON. More and more I realize that the girls writing all these want-to-kill-them-with fire movie-verse Tracy Sister fics are feeding off each other! They read each other's stories, gush wildly about them, and pull all the details for their story--right or wrong--from them. They're not going back to the canon and trying to write what they see on the screen (and I'm not even talking about the TV show--the movie characters are DIFFERENT). For pity's sake, girls! Watch the movie again! And if over half your readers are telling you your OC stinks, remove the story. It makes you look bad if you leave it up. I'm still looking for the Gerry Anderson Thunderbirds font and dingbats If you have them, would you please email them to me? I would be very grateful to have them. To make it clear, I've not forgotten my WIPs at all. Really. They are poking me at the least opportune moments. RE: the Thunderbirds movie section. If you read the site's front page, you'll see that they're doing a lot of reorganization. They're splitting some fandoms into many smaller fandoms (like having categories for each of Jane Austen's books) and integrating others by using a "World" filter. EDIT: Having seen the huge influx of really bad Tracy Sister fics on the movie side, and the return to the TV side of such artists as Boomercat, I've rethought my stand on this. As long as there are such awful stories haunting the movie-verse side, let the two remain separate. It will make it easier to find the good stories in the TV-verse section. To be worked on (not necessarily in order of importance): My new site, Thunderbirds Central, is up and running, though there are still things that need coding. Hope you stop by and give the site a gander.
Scenes from my fics, Turnabout, Serendipity, Masquerade and Overtures, as drawn by MathGirl can be found at the Thunderbirds Central gallery. Artwork from her own stories is also there; all is posted with her kind permission. Other manga-style Thunderbirds art by my daughter is also available at Thunderbirds Central. Hope you enjoy! Inspirational quote: During 2007 NaNoWriMo, I particularly enjoyed the weekly pep talks that they sent out via email. They were written by published writers like Garth Nix and Neil Gaiman. The one from Deanna Raybourn on November 25th was particularly interesting and I'm trying to keep it in mind. I've posted the part that I particularly liked here. I know, writing every day is challenging. But it is also incredibly easy. When you write every day, you are always in the story.
Tracy Sister fics (especially twins to the boys)... oh boy!! They're getting more and more numerous, and worse with each new one posted! Can we kill them with fire?? Pleeeeeease? To my British fellow Thunderbirds writers, a small reminder. The Tracy family is American. If you have any questions about how Americans do or say things, get on one of the forums or send a PM to one of us Yanks and ask. Many of us are more than willing to advise you on how to write the Tracys as living on this side of either pond. It will lend verisimilitude to your fics, and keep our heroes as Gerry Anderson created them. And we don't even bite. And conversely, for those of you American writers who need information about Britain, Cathrl has provided a wonderful resource. You can find it here: http://www.reeslay.co.uk/cath/britain.htm. Lots of great information about education, politics, and general things to watch out for as you write our cousins across the pond. On archiving and linking: Please do not copy my fanfictions anywhere online or reprint them in a fanzine without my express consent or without giving authorial credit. To ask permission, I may be reached at my email of record or you can send me a PM. I don't bite, really, and will be very grateful that you were polite enough to ask. However, keeping a copy for yourself to print out is cool with me. I like being favorited--who doesn't? No need to ask. But if you add my fics to a C2, or recommend them somewhere off ff.net, I'd appreciate it if you drop me a line and let me know where it is. I'd love to know why you felt my story good enough to recommend this way. Any and all original characters are mine and may not be used without my express written consent. Thank you.
For FanHistory - a wiki recounting the history of fandom, by focusing on the fandoms that make it up. That's over 40 years for Thunderbirds, folks! Check out the Thunderbirds article, still under construction. Hey, you could even edit it, if you have some time!
From a fortune cookie: You are a lover of words, someday you will write a book. From a key chain: The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits. From my 2007 Mother's Day t-shirt (thanks, Honey!): Save the Earth! It's the only planet that has chocolate! Thought on NaNoWriMo: "To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time." --Leonard Bernstein Enjoy! | |||||||||||||
1. Mosaic » reviewsA set of drabbles originally written for the Classic Thunderbirds Showcase drabble challenge. More will be added as the muse dictates. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 21 - Words: 3,467 - Reviews: 14 - Updated: 10-17-09 - Published: 2-28-072. The White Winds » reviewsMovie verse. Another boring year at Wharton Academy for Alan and Fermat... or is it? WIP.Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 67 - Words: 273,411 - Reviews: 506 - Updated: 9-25-09 - Published: 5-20-053. Resolutions Redux » reviewsSomeone else from Tracy Island has made a New Year's resolution. Can Brains keep the one he makes? Will it have the desired results? And will the family let Grandma keep her resolution? TV-verse. WIP.Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 29,748 - Reviews: 23 - Updated: 1-5-09 - Published: 12-27-06 - Brains H. & Grandma T.4. A Long Time reviewsTwo older people look at each other a little differently.Beauty and the Beast - Rated: K - English - Romance/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 866 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-27-08 - Complete5. Overtures » reviewsPersonal complications abound as the Tracys and their agents try to secure the secrets of International Rescue. Sequel to Masquerade. TV-verse. WIP.Thunderbirds - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 150,687 - Reviews: 68 - Updated: 10-6-08 - Published: 8-19-05 - Jeff T.6. Coming Online reviewsFirst morning home, and John Tracy wakes up. From Darsynia's "First Line" challenge at Live Journal.Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 587 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-23-08 - John T. & Scott T. - Complete7. My Brother, My SlaveA series of linked haiku showing the Hood's thoughts on his half-brother, Kyrano. Written for the Visions of Villainy contest at FanLib. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 216 - Published: 2-4-08 - Hood & Kyrano - Complete8. Coffee, Tea And More » reviewsA series of drabbles, written using the prompts from Live Journal's 30 beverages community. TV Verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 30 - Words: 3,571 - Reviews: 15 - Updated: 11-30-06 - Published: 11-1-06 - Complete9. Thunderbirds Haiku reviewsA series of haiku celebrating the cast of Thunderbirds. TV verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Poetry/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 257 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 9-1-06 - Complete10. Hiatus reviewsA simple event gets Jeff daydreaming about a strange occurance from his past. Written for the Classic Thunderbirds Showcase challenge. TV/comics-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Sci-Fi/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,357 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-30-06 - Jeff T. - Complete11. We'll Always Have Paris reviewsKyrano takes Tin-Tin on a journey of the heart. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,134 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 2-10-06 - Kyrano & Tintin - Complete12. Grandpa's Hat » reviewsJeff finds his father's old hat and reminisces. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Family/General - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,333 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 12-30-05 - Jeff T. - Complete13. Masquerade » reviewsJeff Tracy struggles to safeguard the secrets of IR, even as he searches for those who threaten to reveal them. Sequel to Serendipity. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Suspense - Chapters: 37 - Words: 179,689 - Reviews: 118 - Updated: 8-18-05 - Published: 3-26-05 - Jeff T. & Penelope C. - Complete14. Prelude reviewsEver wonder how the Hood knew about IR before Trapped In The Sky? Here's my take on it. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,186 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 8-2-05 - Hood & Kyrano - Complete15. April Fool's Day » reviewsWhat's April Fool's Day without a prank from Gordon?Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,402 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 4-1-05 - Gordon T. - Complete16. Serendipity » reviewsA mysterious woman washes up on Tracy Island. Who is she? Where do they know her from? Most importantly, when is she going home? TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Adventure - Chapters: 27 - Words: 107,963 - Reviews: 104 - Updated: 3-23-05 - Published: 1-11-05 - Jeff T. - Complete17. Turnabout » reviewsTurnabout is fair play... or so they say. A take on Thunderbirds you've probably not seen before. AU.Thunderbirds - Rated: T - English - Parody/General - Chapters: 23 - Words: 61,249 - Reviews: 49 - Updated: 1-9-05 - Published: 6-29-04 - Complete18. Resolutions » reviewsGordon makes a daring New Year's resolution. Can he keep it? TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 15,199 - Reviews: 40 - Updated: 1-1-05 - Published: 12-27-04 - Gordon T. - Complete19. The Rhythm Of The Stroke reviewsOne of Gordon's favorite memories from his teen years. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,012 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 12-6-04 - Gordon T. - Complete20. Burning Muses » reviewsIn the middle of the night, Brains ponders a problem. Now Virgil writes a song. And John takes a picture. Another Tracy takes up a pen. Originally written for the TB challenge at fanfics dot org. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,306 - Reviews: 23 - Updated: 9-27-04 - Published: 9-14-04 - Complete21. Lucky Dog reviewsParker's night out. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,956 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 9-17-04 - Parker - Complete22. Mr Sunshine reviewsJohn Tracy gets his day in the sun. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,864 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 9-5-04 - John T. - Complete23. Missing Scenes Anthology » reviewsMy entries in the Tracy Island Writer's Forum Missing Scenes Contest. Includes the winning entry. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Adventure/General - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,317 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 4-20-0424. Father's Day » reviewsHow does Jeff Tracy handle his midlife crisis? How does his family handle him? TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 69,734 - Reviews: 42 - Updated: 12-30-03 - Published: 9-16-03 - Jeff T. - Complete25. Follow The Cat reviewsA Halloween trip to somewhere... else for Alan and Virgil. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,660 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 10-31-03 - Alan T. & Virgil T. - Complete26. The Retainer » reviewsKyrano has been a mainstay in the Tracy household for years. Now they must rely on him more than ever in their battle against their archenemy, the Hood. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 17,616 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 6-14-03 - Published: 5-24-03 - Kyrano & Hood - Complete27. Brain Trust » reviewsScientists are being kidnapped and murdered and Brains may be the next victim! Can International Rescue find the culprits before it's too late? Fourth in a series. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 23 - Words: 43,656 - Reviews: 16 - Updated: 5-16-03 - Published: 4-25-03 - Brains H. & Jeff T. - Complete28. Shattered Intelligence » reviewsThe International Rescue scientists go to a conference. Can they escape the clutches of the devious plot they uncover? Sequel to Learning Curve. Rated M for sexual content. TV-Verse!Thunderbirds - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 17 - Words: 24,720 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 4-14-03 - Published: 4-5-03 - Brains H. & Tintin - Complete29. Learning Curve » reviewsThere's lots of learning and teaching going on at Tracy Island as the Barnes family carves out its own niche. A sequel to A Personnel Dilemma. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 18,783 - Reviews: 14 - Updated: 4-5-03 - Published: 4-1-03 - Brains H. & Gordon T. - Complete30. A Personnel Dilemma » reviewsWhat happens when Brains is incapacitated? To whom does International Rescue turn? My first fanfic. TV-verse.Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 81,207 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 3-23-03 - Published: 3-17-03 - Brains H. - Complete
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