| Sleepy Lotus |
Author has written 35 stories for Daria, Pirates of the Caribbean, Amelia Peabody Series, Ironman, Sookie Stackhouse/Southern Vampire Mysteries, Blood Ties, True Blood, and Millennium Trilogy. Hi, my name is Sleepy Lotus, and I am a fanfic addict... It's true. It takes up horrendous amounts of my time, writing and reading. There is a raw connection in fanfiction to real people that usually I find glaringly absent in published fiction. Straight from the author to reader, no editors or commercial interests in the way. It's just me, you, real thoughts and someone else's characters to play them out. Brilliant. I have a degree in fine art, but my gripping passion is writing. I've been building a world of original characters for years, and hope to someday publish their stories, but in the meantime I also like to play here. If I'm ever so lucky to see my own words bound into a book, I won't measure my success in sales. I will measure it by fanfiction, people inspired to play with my characters -- I've never quite understood why authors could view this as negative, aside from pure pettiness, perhaps a bit of jealousy thrown in. My original fiction mostly centers around vampires, but here I dabble in lots of things. I like Daria because she apologizes neither for who she is, nor her disdain for the invertebrates she finds herself trapped in class with. I like Jack Sparrow because he simply is... And the Southern Vampire mysteries and True Blood...well, I don't really like them, you see. I watch the series, I've read most of the books (flinchingly, the latter), and I'm almost always disappointed in one way or another. Yet, I find the worlds they've created so engaging. I also love to travel, and have a tendency to run away from my real life to various corners of the world, and obsess over various cultures for a few months at a time. Anyone interested in taking a gander at my visual art can look at my homepage here. A brief note on a pet peeve of mine. I dont' care about the numbers. Really, I don't. F*ck popularity, and I know some of the best and most beautiful fics have the least reviews. But, it kills me when my inbox is full of 20 people marking a story as a favorite, or for an update, and then only 2 or 3 reviews. It borders on rude. I'm not greedy, but if you love a story enough to book mark it, you probably have a few words to say about it, one way or another. If you love it, or just want to watch it crash and burn like a car wreck. We authors work very hard to bring out a story. I spend hours, days, probably way more time than is healthy obsessing, and the best reward is a simple acknowledgment of effort. Or for those of us who aspire to improve as authors, critical opinions can be invaluable for growth. What works, what doesn't? What's real, what's cliche? Just trying to raise review awareness for everyone... :steps off soap box: Cheers! | |||||||
1. Southern Anthem » reviewsBelieving Sookie will return someday, devious Eric acquires her ancestral home, plotting to make her his for good. Hiring the handsome werewolf Alcide to make repairs, however, proves a misstep for the vampire. Sookie/Alcide/Eric.True Blood - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,118 - Reviews: 37 - Updated: 2-17-12 - Published: 2-5-12 - Sookie S. & Alcide H.2. Promise Me New Orleans reviewsAnother spin off from ep 1 of season 4. Because Eric should be king, and our favorite pair simply deserves more.True Blood - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,381 - Reviews: 108 - Published: 7-5-11 - Sookie S. & Eric N.3. Don't: Season 4 reviewsIn the same spirit of an earlier collection of oneshots written for the episodes of season 3. Rewrites of Eric/Sookie scenes that provide a bit more substance for we the shippers, even if they would be plot killers.True Blood - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,080 - Reviews: 54 - Published: 6-29-11 - Sookie S. & Eric N.4. Crossfire » reviewsCompassionate Sookie manages to talk Godric down from the ledge, and his presence brings great change and unexpected love into both Eric and Sookie's lives. Eric/Sookie/Godric.True Blood - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 13,239 - Reviews: 352 - Updated: 1-11-11 - Published: 7-22-10 - Godric & Sookie S.5. The King's Telepath reviewsOn a tour of Europe Sookie is snatched up by vampires and sold to the highest bidder. Five years later, a slave in King Russell's court, she meets a certain Viking sheriff - naturally, her world will never be the same.True Blood - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,030 - Reviews: 188 - Published: 1-8-11 - Sookie S. & Eric N.6. Sookie the Vampire Slayer » reviewsIn an alternative universe in which Sookie kicks ass, she and Sheriff Northman have a history. S/E.Sookie Stackhouse/Southern Vampire Mysteries - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 27,475 - Reviews: 503 - Updated: 1-8-11 - Published: 7-14-10 - Sookie & Eric - Complete7. Mine Is A Four Letter Word » reviewsSookie didn't like the idea of belonging to anyone. Not Bill, nor the Queen, nor Eric…She tried to remind herself of that, staring up into those intense eyes, deep and blue as the north seas he once sailed, a thousand years ago… Eric/Sookie goodness.Sookie Stackhouse/Southern Vampire Mysteries - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 41 - Words: 110,288 - Reviews: 1267 - Updated: 12-29-10 - Published: 1-5-10 - Eric & Sookie - Complete8. Don't » reviewsAlways, tension abounds between Eric and Sookie. This series of vignettes will loosely follow the episodes of season 3, centered around the theme of "Don't." Eric/Sookie.True Blood - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 6 - Words: 15,647 - Reviews: 230 - Updated: 11-25-10 - Published: 6-25-10 - Sookie S. & Eric N. - Complete9. Not Your Girl reviewsSet after Hornet's nest. After settling her affairs in Gibraltar, Salander decides to do some traveling in Andalusia, and finds unexpected medicine in a little human contact. Salander/original character.Millennium Trilogy - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,943 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 9-16-10 - L. Salander - Complete10. Night By Night reviewsAfter saving Henry from Mendoza's clutches, Vicki's determined to heal his wounds. Whether he likes it or not... Henry/VickiBlood Ties - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,790 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 5-29-10 - Vicki N. & Henry F. - Complete11. Bloom reviews"Henry…how long have you been awake?" His lips curled in a smirk worthy of Puck himself. "Long enough." Henry/Vicki goodness.Blood Ties - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,554 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 5-27-10 - Vicki N. & Henry F. - Complete12. One Condition reviewsAmidst working to capture the incubus, Henry strikes a deal with Vicki. Henry/VickiBlood Ties - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,702 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 5-26-10 - Vicki N. & Henry F. - Complete13. Blind To Love » reviewsMore than a year after Henry leaves Toronto, Vicki's disease takes her vision completely. She becomes a bitter recluse in her apartment, shutting out the world she can no longer see. Desperate, Cellucci calls upon Henry to save her sanity. Henry/OC/VickiBlood Ties - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,998 - Reviews: 14 - Updated: 5-24-10 - Published: 5-21-10 - Henry F. & Vicki N.14. Endings Not Yet Written » reviews...He prayed that their foolish bravado hadn't ruined it all, that it wasn't too late to change their ending. Uncross their stars. Tear out the last page, and write a new one... Henry/Vicki, post season 2.Blood Ties - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,240 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 5-19-10 - Published: 5-17-10 - Vicki N. & Henry F. - Complete15. Prince of Thieves » reviewsWhat if Sethos had a son, a son as adept at the trade of tomb robbing as he? Lawrence is in Luxor for the treasure, but has his eye on Nefret as well. In him Ramses finds a rival of infuriating proportions. Nefret/Ramses/LawrenceAmelia Peabody Series - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 13,820 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 6-2-09 - Complete16. The Commodore's Redemption » reviewsAlmost underhandedly, James finally wins Elizabeth's hand in marriage. In a battle of wills, the Commodore finds a frighteningly worthy opponent. But love can be found in the most unexpected of circumstances. James/Eliz/JackPirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 13,600 - Reviews: 33 - Updated: 11-26-08 - Published: 10-28-08 - Elizabeth S. & James N. - Complete17. Never Bet On Red reviewsMy take on the March Maxim issue, in response to zionangel's prompt: "March and I had a scheduling conflict." By that, he of course means that March had too much self-respect to sleep with a womanizing, playboy man-whore. Pep on the cover? T/PIronman - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,942 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 10-23-08 - Complete18. Second Chances reviewsPepper never excelled at listening to her heart. It usually only led to trouble. Trouble was Tony Stark's middle name.Ironman - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,136 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 10-21-0819. One Day For Sethos reviewsAmelia Peabody fic. What if Sethos succeeded in kidnapping Amelia, and taking her out of Emmerson's reach, in Valley of the Lions? A bit of Sethos/Amelia shipping, because fan fiction is for dreaming...Amelia Peabody Series - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,384 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 2-21-08 - Complete20. A Daria Sutra » reviewsTwo years into college, world traveller Tom Sloane plans a backpacking excursion to India, and finds himself unexpectedly inviting Daria along. One thing's for certain on this epic journey: nothing will ever be the same again. DariaTomDaria - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,289 - Reviews: 33 - Updated: 2-7-08 - Published: 1-29-0821. Night Owl » reviewsWhilst coping with changes in Jane's social life that leave Daria feeling even more alone, the brain finds herself unexpectedly connecting with her favorite brooding musician. DariaTrent.Daria - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,202 - Reviews: 46 - Updated: 1-19-08 - Published: 1-15-0822. Teaching Mona » reviewsDaria has an itch she doesn't quite know how to scratch. Trent never thought he could teach the brainy D.M. something new. One condition: Tom can never know. DariaTrentTomDaria - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 12,295 - Reviews: 81 - Updated: 1-4-08 - Published: 12-6-0723. Quiet Girl » reviewsDaria and Jane have returned from college for the summer, and Trent is intrigued by the changes found in both his little sister and her best friend. TrentDaria fic.Daria - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 32 - Words: 54,654 - Reviews: 418 - Updated: 12-28-07 - Published: 5-18-05 - Complete24. More Than One Way to Live Forever » reviewsFive years after AWE, a new evil has come to the Caribbean. Elizabeth finds herself once again teamed with Jack in a new adventure, struggling to save her husband's heart, and come to terms with the truths deep within her own. JEness abound!Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 19 - Words: 43,016 - Reviews: 203 - Updated: 11-20-07 - Published: 8-30-07 - Elizabeth S. & Capt. Jack Sparrow - Complete25. A Gift of Heaven reviewsGifts have been appearing on Elizabeth's doorstep, as mysterious and strange as their bearer. When the evervirtuous Will leaves her frustrated and alone, Elizabeth is curious what else Jack Sparrow can show her. Sparrabeth.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,689 - Reviews: 40 - Published: 12-29-06 - Capt. Jack Sparrow & Elizabeth S. - Complete26. Son of a Jack » reviews17 years after World's End, Jack finds out he and Liz have a son. When an angered sea witch threatens to take him for her own, Jack must face his past, the woman he loves and the blacksmith he betrayed to save a boy he never knew. Long live JE!Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 17,665 - Reviews: 126 - Updated: 12-17-06 - Published: 9-14-06 - Elizabeth S. & Capt. Jack Sparrow27. All's Fair In Love And Piracy » reviewsNorrington foolishly stands between Elizabeth and her freedom. In a struggle to save Jack and herself, Elizabeth Swann will take no prisoners.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 4,980 - Reviews: 65 - Updated: 12-17-06 - Published: 12-5-06 - Elizabeth S. & James N.28. Wedding Gone Awry » reviewsElizabeth's wedding is disrupted once again, and Jack Sparrow has a way of throwing off her center of gravity. JEPirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,486 - Reviews: 74 - Updated: 12-4-06 - Published: 11-28-06 - Capt. Jack Sparrow & Elizabeth S.29. The Pirate's Web reviewsJack pulls Elizabeth back from the edge when she needs it most. JEPirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,595 - Reviews: 41 - Published: 11-22-06 - Elizabeth S. & Capt. Jack Sparrow - Complete30. Into the Storm » reviewsYou start to steer yourself into the storm, just to see what happens. Just to see if you can win... Jack dares Elizabeth to look deep in her soul, and sometimes the truth is most frightening of all. JackElizabethPirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,328 - Reviews: 92 - Updated: 11-17-06 - Published: 11-3-06 - Complete31. A Match Made For Freedom reviewsAU, sometime around the present Jack is captain of a ship, and Elizabeth is an heiress on a mission. Their lives become inextricably intertwined on their own quests for freedom. JackElizabethPirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,024 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 11-8-06 - Elizabeth S. & Capt. Jack Sparrow32. A Dangerous Proposal » reviewsAfter certain amorous occurrences between Elizabeth and Jack on the island, Jack finds it easier to run from E rather than face his feelings. What happens when she finally catches up to him? JEPirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,069 - Reviews: 72 - Updated: 10-28-06 - Published: 10-26-06 - Elizabeth S. & Capt. Jack Sparrow - Complete33. Message In A Rum Bottle reviewsWill's life is turned upside down after finding a message in a bottle from a certain pirate. JE, Will angst, one shot.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 711 - Reviews: 27 - Published: 10-13-06 - Complete34. Necessary Evils » reviewsWiling to use any means to get back the man she betrayed and sentenced to death, Elizabeth cuts through her conscience on the journey to World's End. When Jack wakes up, will he forgive her? JEPirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,312 - Reviews: 46 - Updated: 10-10-06 - Published: 10-7-06 - Elizabeth S. & Capt. Jack Sparrow - Complete35. Only Love is the Sea » reviewsPost World's End, Jack and the Pearl are back, but once again captured. Elizabeth embarks on a mission to save Jack, from which she can't ever return to Port Royal. JEPirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 13,478 - Reviews: 100 - Updated: 9-13-06 - Published: 9-2-06 - Elizabeth S. & Capt. Jack Sparrow - Complete