SpecialParanoia
Poll: Should I continue on in a music inspired series of one-shots, re-focus on 'Amplified', or go on to something new? Vote Now!
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since: 07-22-03, id: 423322, Profile Updated: 03-26-11
country: USA
Author has written 17 stories for Harry Potter, Numb3rs, and Criminal Minds.

Writer. Reader. Part-time baker. I've also been known to dabble in editing. Or beta-reading. Whatever floats your boat.

(9-18-2009) Dear me, an updated profile. Not that there's much to be said... A full year after graduating with my Associate's Degree, I am still looking for full time work as well as trying to figure out what I would like to go back to school for a real degree in. Neither venture has been easy.

As of right now, my writing in fanfiction is strictly in the Criminal Minds universe and will likely remain there. That's not to say I won't branch out- NCIS is intriguing, Bones would be a fun challenge, and I've tried my hand at the Numb3rs boys with relative success. Updates will be... sporadic, if we're being honest. I don't have the best luck when it comes to my health, (I swear, I may be young but physically I often feel like an eighty year old arthritic woman on the world's cruellest diet) so there will come times when I'm just too tired or distracted to work on something. BUT, if I begin something with the promise of finishing, I fully intend to keep that promise. It just may take more time than any of us really like. All I ask for is patience. (Kind words and a little nudging don't hurt, either ;) )

I do write original fiction as well- at least, I try- so if I happen to disappear for long stretches without warning or explanation, that may be why. If anyone is interested, my original work can be found over on FictionPress under the same name. Though I have to admit, much of it was written long ago and of pretty poor quality.

I suppose that's all. Happy reading, happy writing, happy... reviewing. (Note: flames will be dutifully ignored, so don't waste your time.)

-SpecialParanoia

(10-3-09) Emotions, Amplified is still in progress. JJ's just being a little stubborn, but there will be a few more chapters to come so long as everyone's still interested.

A Heroes sequel is finished and up called Only the Good Die Young.

Now that I have those two finished, I am curious as to whether or not you guys would like me to continue on with a series of unrelated, music-inspired one-shots, or if I should give it up and do something else? I've created a poll asking that very question, so please feel free to check it out and let me know. (That is, if anyone just happens to be surfing my profile... )

(1-29-10) Alright, it's official: From here on out, aside from sporadically adding onto Emotions, Amplified, I will be continuing on with a series of unrelated, music inspired one-shots. The poll will remain up should anyone wish to show their displeasure/ disagreement with this decision. :)

Heroes and Only the Good Die Young nominated for the 2009 CMFFAs in the category Best Series

Grumpy and Gimpy nominated for the 2010 CMFFAs in the category Best Friendship Fic


1. An Enduring Friendship reviews
Proof inspired drabble. Perhaps Reid's anger isn't entirely what it seems.
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 742 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 10-7-11 - Jennifer J./JJ & S. Reid - Complete
2. NotSoSuper Bowl Sunday reviews
Who knew a Super Bowl party could be such a big deal? Apparently everyone but Reid. One-shot.
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,338 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 8-25-11 - S. Reid & A. Hotchner/Hotch - Complete
3. Help! reviews
If he couldn't be her Bing Crosby, he'd settle for John Lennon. Contains an OC, could be read as romance. A departure from my usual.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,408 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-20-11 - S. Reid - Complete
4. Grumpy and Gimpy reviews
Reid and Garcia stuck in an elevator. Silly little one-shot, not meant to be taken seriously.
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,699 - Reviews: 26 - Published: 5-24-10 - S. Reid & P. Garcia - Complete
5. A Very Sick Cat reviews
Days later, once the shock and guilt had worn off, Spencer Reid was still angry with his father. Short post 'Memoriam' one-shot.
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 939 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 1-29-10 - S. Reid
6. Emotions, Amplified » reviews
Amplification' drabbles. Emotional involvement affects the decision making process no matter who you are.
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 7 - Words: 5,533 - Reviews: 55 - Updated: 1-19-10 - Published: 5-31-09
7. Only the Good Die Young » reviews
Sequel to 'Heroes'. Sometimes, a simple song on the radio can be so much more. Hotch/Reid friendship. More angsty-fluff. Now a two-shot to include something I missed.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,643 - Reviews: 24 - Updated: 12-15-09 - Published: 9-21-09 - S. Reid & A. Hotchner/Hotch - Complete
8. Asleep at the Wheel reviews
A friendly bet yields some surprising results. Perhaps there is more to Reid than Beethoven and textbooks... One-shot, minor spoilers for 'The Performer'. Minor revisions made to fix technical errors and a detail-oriented omission on my part.
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,651 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 12-9-09 - S. Reid - Complete
9. Heroes reviews
When Reid is shot, he and Garcia learn that great minds do indeed think alike. Sort of. Angsty-fluff. One-shot.
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,888 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 4-20-09 - S. Reid & P. Garcia - Complete
10. Photos reviews
The tabletop was crowded to the point of overflowing, but he knew he could make room for one more. Post-Revelations. ONE-SHOT.
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,877 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 10-16-08 - J. Gideon - Complete
11. What Counts reviews
Sequel to The Work Waits; can stand alone. They would be waiting for him, that morning, anxious and worried...
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,648 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 5-15-08 - Complete
12. The Work Waits reviews
Very brief one-shot. It was a particularly difficult case, but the work waits. Rise and shine, it's another day at the Bureau.
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 822 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 4-13-08 - Complete
13. Goodbye, Charlie reviews
Never before had Alan Eppes heard anything so utterly perverse. Oneshot
Numb3rs - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,467 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 7-31-06 - Alan E. & Charlie E. - Complete
14. Deceit » reviews
AU PostOotP. An innocent girl is wrongly imprisoned in Azkaban by the very people she was working with. Is it really her fault the Unspeakables can't do their own job? Lies, betrayal, a corrupted Ministry, and the Malfoy boys
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,605 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 8-17-05 - Published: 9-8-04
15. Failings reviews
Seventh year. Oneshot. An innocent teenager is sent to Azkaban in his attempts to help the Light. Guilt is a terrible burden to bear especially several liftimes worth...
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,792 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-19-05 - Draco M. & Harry P.
16. All or Nothing reviews
ONESHOT We're better off dead if we can't live for something. Harry's been in this dark dungeon for far too long. His final thoughts before it's all ends in a way he had never expected.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,570 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-28-04 - Harry P. & Severus S. - Complete
17. The Lake reviews
ONE SHOT Hogwarts may be the safest place in the Wizarding World against outside attackers, but within the walls and grounds of the castle, anything goes.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,033 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 2-25-04 - Complete