Tikatu
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since: 02-19-03, id: 345159, Profile Updated: 04-28-13
country: USA
Author has written 27 stories for Thunderbirds, Beauty and the Beast, and Incredibles.

(rhymes with Pikachu)

Personal info:

Over a half-century old.
Married a quarter-century to the same man.
Three children – two adults and two teens (figure that one out!)
Two dogs and a fluctuating number of cats (currently 2).

Fandoms, writing, fanfic sites:

Writes mostly in the Classic Thunderbirds fandom, but occasionally branches out.
Can be found here, at Fan Nation, An Archive of Our Own, and my own website, Tikatu's Corner.
My earliest stories can only be found at my personal site.
Five year Municipal Liaison in South Carolina for NaNoWriMo.
Plays at my Thunderbirds forum role play, International Rescue: The Next Phase.
The forum -- with the ongoing story -- can be found here. (New players welcome. Just poke me via PM.)

New news:

April 28, 2013 -- Oy. Been a while since I've updated. Life is more or less getting back to normal now. Still suffering from the Charcot foot, but I've graduated to wearing two shoes--one with a brace attached. I'm even back to occasional driving! Here's hoping I can actually write something, whether it's fanfic or my fantasy world. God knows I've had little to no impetus to do anything in that line.

Old news:

Just to let the Thunderbirds fandom know: if you need a scene from an episode or one of the movies for use as a cover, let me know via email. I very likely have what you're looking for.

For those of you who whine and complain that you don't have a spell-checker for your poorly spelled and entirely unedited claptrap, you no longer have any excuse. The site has now added a spell-check and even a rudimentary grammar checker to the document manager. So, USE IT!

Currently on my plate:

Healing completely

A polite request:

Please do not copy my fanfiction anywhere online or reprint them in a fanzine without my consent or without giving authorial credit. To ask permission, I may be reached at my email of record or by PM.

Feel free to favorite, or to print a copy for your personal use. When adding my stories to a C2 community, please let me know.

Any and all original characters are mine and may not be used without my consent. Especially the cats. Thank you.

Proverbs:

"Life is too short to worry about the opinions or reactions of unimportant people." - me

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits.” - found on a key chain

"To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time." --Leonard Bernstein

“Even if it's crap, get it on the page!” - seen on a t-shirt

"Life to you is a dashing and bold adventure." - fortune cookie


1. Missing Scenes Anthology » reviews
My entries in the Tracy Island Writer's Forum Missing Scenes Contest. Includes the winning entry. TV-verse.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,597 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 1-9-13 - Published: 4-20-04
2. Mosaic » reviews
A 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 - Chapters: 39 - Words: 6,509 - Reviews: 36 - Updated: 9-30-12 - Published: 2-28-07
3. Moonstrike! » reviews
A line of rogue asteroids is headed for the moon and its colonies. Eco-terrorists are trying to block any rescue attempts. Only IR can rescue the colonists in time and the Tracys must rely heavily on their public family business ... and its CEO.
Thunderbirds - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 8 - Words: 35,115 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 3-25-12 - Published: 12-10-11
4. The Visit reviews
Helen receives an unexpected visitor, and some reassurance. Post-movie. One shot.
Incredibles - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,214 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 1-30-11 - Elastigirl & Mirage - Complete
5. The White Winds » reviews
Movie verse. Another boring year at Wharton Academy for Alan and Fermat... or is it? Complete.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 80 - Words: 358,263 - Reviews: 570 - Updated: 12-31-10 - Published: 5-20-05 - Alan T. & Fermat H. - Complete
6. Resolutions Redux » reviews
Someone 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: 9 - Words: 39,138 - Reviews: 35 - Updated: 3-30-10 - Published: 12-27-06 - Brains H. & Grandma T.
7. A Long Time reviews
Two older people look at each other a little differently.
Beauty and the Beast - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 825 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 10-27-08 - Mrs. Potts & Maurice - Complete
8. Overtures » reviews
Personal 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: 153,218 - Reviews: 72 - Updated: 10-6-08 - Published: 8-19-05 - Jeff T.
9. Coming Online reviews
First morning home, and John Tracy wakes up. From Darsynia's "First Line" challenge at Live Journal.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 587 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 7-23-08 - John T. & Scott T. - Complete
10. My Brother, My Slave
A 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: 223 - Published: 2-4-08 - Hood & Kyrano - Complete
11. Coffee, Tea And More » reviews
A series of drabbles, written using the prompts from Live Journal's 30 beverages community. TV Verse.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 30 - Words: 3,691 - Reviews: 15 - Updated: 11-30-06 - Published: 11-1-06 - Complete
12. Thunderbirds Haiku reviews
A series of haiku celebrating the cast of Thunderbirds. TV verse.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 265 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 9-1-06 - Complete
13. Hiatus reviews
A 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: 3,426 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-30-06 - Jeff T. - Complete
14. We'll Always Have Paris reviews
Kyrano takes Tin-Tin on a journey of the heart. TV-verse.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,130 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 2-10-06 - Kyrano & Tintin - Complete
15. Grandpa's Hat » reviews
Jeff finds his father's old hat and reminisces. TV-verse.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,396 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 12-30-05 - Jeff T. - Complete
16. Masquerade » reviews
Jeff 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: 183,282 - Reviews: 120 - Updated: 8-18-05 - Published: 3-26-05 - Jeff T. & Penelope C. - Complete
17. Prelude reviews
Ever 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: 1,210 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 8-2-05 - Hood & Kyrano - Complete
18. April Fool's Day » reviews
What's April Fool's Day without a prank from Gordon?
Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,524 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 4-1-05 - Gordon T. & John T. - Complete
19. Serendipity » reviews
A 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: 111,219 - Reviews: 104 - Updated: 3-23-05 - Published: 1-11-05 - Jeff T. - Complete
20. Turnabout » reviews
Turnabout is fair play... or so they say. A take on Thunderbirds you've probably not seen before. AU.
Thunderbirds - Rated: T - English - Parody - Chapters: 23 - Words: 66,393 - Reviews: 51 - Updated: 1-9-05 - Published: 6-29-04 - Complete
21. Resolutions » reviews
Gordon makes a daring New Year's resolution. Can he keep it? TV-verse.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 16,066 - Reviews: 40 - Updated: 1-1-05 - Published: 12-27-04 - Gordon T. - Complete
22. The Rhythm Of The Stroke reviews
One of Gordon's favorite memories from his teen years. TV-verse.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,055 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 12-6-04 - Gordon T. - Complete
23. Burning Muses » reviews
In 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 - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,545 - Reviews: 23 - Updated: 9-27-04 - Published: 9-14-04 - Brains H. & John T. - Complete
24. Lucky Dog reviews
Parker's night out. TV-verse.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,260 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 9-17-04 - Parker - Complete
25. Mr Sunshine reviews
John Tracy gets his day in the sun. TV-verse.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,918 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 9-5-04 - John T. - Complete
26. Father's Day » reviews
How does Jeff Tracy handle his midlife crisis? How does his family handle him? TV-verse.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 74,469 - Reviews: 42 - Updated: 12-30-03 - Published: 9-16-03 - Jeff T. - Complete
27. Follow The Cat reviews
A Halloween trip to somewhere... else for Alan and Virgil. TV-verse.
Thunderbirds - Rated: K - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,988 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 10-31-03 - Alan T. & Virgil T. - Complete
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