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| Green Owl |
Author has written 41 stories for Law and Order: SVU, Firefly, OZ, Goonies, Underworld, Chuck, X-Men: The Movie, and Walking Dead. Status Currently updating FF.Net with all of my previously written and re-edited fiction, most of it penned between 2003 - 2010. Attributes I'm female. I live in Philadelphia. I'm a Bryn Mawr College graduate (Class of '99). My day job is in the corporate world, and I moonlight as a dance teacher and writer. I have two longhaired black cats named Chewbacca and Miss Bettie Page. I love to love the bad boys, and will always root for the ladies who kick ass. I'm a textbook INTJ. Essentially, a huge nerd trapped in the body of a pin-up model. What I Like to Read I will read the f-ck out of almost any kind of fiction with accurate spelling, excellent grammar, a plausible plot, entertaining and in-character dialogue, and respect for the characters. What I Like to Write I write the mind!f-ckage. Seriously. I am a mad scientist when it comes to putting characters together in unconventional pairings. I like to break brains, shred hearts, and make people want to be in their bunks, barfing rainbows all over the bedding. My Pairings My fandoms are many and varied, but they usually include 1) a cuddly badass motherf-cker of a hero; 2) a strong, intelligent, take-charge heroine; and 3) a deft hand with "playing the wanting." Daryl Dixon & Carol Peletier (a.k.a. "CARYL") - The Walking Dead Elliot Stabler & Casey Novak (a.k.a. "NOBLER") - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Jayne Cobb & River Tam (a.k.a. "RAYNE") - Firefly & Serenity John Casey/Alex Coburn & Ellie Bartowski (a.k.a. "JELLIE") - Chuck Logan/The Wolverine & Marie/Rogue (a.k.a. "W&R") - X-Men (movieverse) Merle Dixon & Beth Greene (a.k.a. "METH") - The Walking Dead Ryan O'Reily & Dr. Gloria Nathan (a.k.a. "GLORYAN") - OZ Stephanie "Stef" Steinbrenner & Clarke "Mouth" Devereaux (a.k.a. "STARK") - The Goonies Uncas & Alice Munro (a.k.a. "ALAS") - Last of the Mohicans Habitats The Green Owl (greenowl99.tumblr.com) - my Tumblr, where plot bunnies come to breed... Open A Vein (greenowl.livejournal.com) - my personal LJ Scrinium Strigida Viridis (greenowl99.livejournal.com) - LJ archive of my fan fiction and icons Copper For A Kiss (community.livejournal.com/rayne_shippers/) - LJ Community for Firefly's River & Jayne shippers (where I post most of my RAYNE work before it ends up here) Spread The Love (community.livejournal.com/jellie_shippers/) - LJ Community for Chuck's John & Ellie shippers My Personal Guidelines For Being a Good Fan Fiction Writer 1. Know the characters inside and out, and treat them with respect. Don't make them do anything that is implausible / out-of-character. They should conduct themselves in fiction with the intelligence, mannerisms, and speech patterns with which their creator(s) endowed them. All displays of emotion should be in character. Don't write emo-pr0n. 2. Thoroughly research every aspect of the setting and plot. Don't “make something up” unless it's absolutely necessary or part of an alternate universe. Codicil: this rule is considered flexible if a piece is dated before information was released by the source material. 3. “Play the wanting” and make sure the characters have sufficient foreplay to warrant anything from lusting after each other to exchanging bodily fluids. Sex is hot, but sex after a hell of a lot of meaningful eye contact, banter, and physical tension is even hotter. 4. Payoff every single element of foreshadowing introduced in the piece. 5. Use dialogue as often as possible to move the action forward. Don't resort to describing the scene unless the physical activity effectively communicates what words will not, or silence is necessary between the characters. Don't write expository openers; whenever possible, start in media res and proceed from there. 6. Stick with a style, but don't be afraid to experiment now and then. 7. Edit multiple times. Reading your work out loud is a great way to get a handle on its rhythm and flow. 8. For the love of God, spell-check and grammar-check everything. If in doubt, send it to me and I will beta the sh-t out of it. 9. Be gracious within the community. Acknowledge any and all people who contributed to the final product. Thank your reviewers. Celebrate and promote other authors who produce excellent work. 10. Stand by your work. Good writers don't give a f-ck; they are bold with what they produce. They know that no one gives a sh-t if it's it's their first time posting in a certain 'verse. They realize that no one has to be kind to them when reviewing their writing. They just put it out there and keep going. Much love, Green Owl P.S. I am available as a beta-reader, but be warned: I do not tolerate half-assed attempts at fan fiction and I am brutal (as in "Simon-Cowell-when-he-hasn't-had-his-morning-dose-of-happy-crack") when it comes to making your story great. P.P.S. I am a shameless "fluffy" public reviewer. This means I prefer to be public about what I love about a story, and private when I have a critique to give. Everyone needs a "hey, this could be better" every now and then, but I don't think an opinion like that on someone's hard work needs to be out in the open for everyone to see. | |||||||||
1. Triads » reviewsThe Irish have a saying, that all things come in threes. Pairing: Ryan O'Reily & Dr. Gloria Nathan.OZ - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 785 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 5-10-13 - Published: 10-24-07 - Complete2. The Man in the Moon » reviews"Your mission, if you choose to accept it – and you'd better, according to your mother – is to romp heartily with your cousin Kaylee, play in the dirt, go crazy over boys, maybe even get into a little trouble." A sweet little AU story about love, laughter, heartache, and coming of age, starring River Tam and Jayne Cobb.Firefly - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 4 - Words: 14,348 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 5-7-13 - Published: 4-11-13 - River & Jayne3. In the Cold Distance reviewsShe waited, guarding the stillness between them, doing her best to fill it with compassion and acceptance. He would talk when he was ready, and if, and only if, he felt safe. (USS CARYL One-Year Anniversary Fan Fiction Challenge)Walking Dead - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,145 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 5-1-13 - Daryl D. & Carol - Complete4. Shore Leave » reviewsMajor Casey is set at liberty for 72 hours with no mission, no communication devices and no idea of what to do with himself. What's a man to do but head for the hills...?Chuck - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 35,994 - Reviews: 67 - Updated: 4-28-13 - Published: 12-19-08 - Casey/Alex C. & Ellie B.5. In Vino Veritas » reviews"Wine brings out the truth" - Novak and Stabler are drawn together over various kinds of wine during the course of a year.Law and Order: SVU - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,003 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 4-10-13 - Published: 12-29-06 - C. Novak & E. Stabler6. Dream Pollution » reviewsLogan, from all angles. Plenty of angst, a lot of Marie, some Jean, and a little bit of backstory from songwriter Jim Steinman and singer Marvin "Meat Loaf" Aday, who brought us the rock opera known as "Bat Out of Hell."X-Men: The Movie - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,979 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-5-13 - Wolverine7. Fade to BlackDark tales of damage for Marie with appearances by David, Magneto, Bobby, John, Nightcrawler, Storm, Mystique, and, of course, Logan, courtesy of the Jim Steinman's "step-children": the dark, epic-rock band, Evanescence.X-Men: The Movie - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,051 - Published: 4-4-13 - Rogue8. Little Earthquakes reviewsRogue angst inspired by Tori Amos, alternative rock goddess to some, poetic priestess to others, drama-trauma queen to a select few, and an insightful woman to me.X-Men: The Movie - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,602 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-4-13 - Rogue - Complete9. OrchestralLogan displays a decidedly musical bent.X-Men: The Movie - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 144 - Published: 4-4-13 - Rogue & Wolverine - Complete10. Apple: The Forbidden Fruit Remix » reviewsIt's Ellie's turn to be tempted this time, and John still can't resist...Pairing: John & Ellie. Written for the JELLIE Shippers' "Carnival" challenge.Chuck - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,282 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 7-28-11 - Published: 7-9-11 - Casey/Alex C. & Ellie B.11. Touched » reviewsJohn and Ellie and Halloween, where nothing is ever quite as it seems...Chuck - Rated: M - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,814 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 11-1-09 - Casey/Alex C. & Ellie B. - Complete12. Operations Proposal reviewsThere's always going to be pros and cons to every job...John and Ellie and a whole lotta violence.Chuck - Rated: T - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 534 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 8-17-09 - Casey/Alex C. & Ellie B. - Complete13. Blue Sailors reviewsJohn and Ellie share a quiet moment a few days before her wedding.Chuck - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,483 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 6-30-09 - Ellie B. & Casey/Alex C. - Complete14. Visions of Sugar Plums reviewsJayne discovers the true meaning of Christmas: it is in giving that you receive. Written for Serenity Santa 2008.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,170 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 1-13-09 - Jayne - Complete15. Chilly reviewsRiver and Jayne have a dispute over the salt and pepper shakers at breakfast.Firefly - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,602 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 1-6-09 - Jayne & River - Complete16. Askesis reviews"It was just business, girlie," he informed her bluntly. "I'm a mercenary; it's what I do."Firefly - Rated: K - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 720 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 1-6-09 - Jayne & River - Complete17. Blank reviewsSomethin's off here, he told himself as he looked at her, but he figured it was just his general response to her and her strange notions. "C'mere, girl." (Dark? Maybe...)Firefly - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 874 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 1-6-09 - Jayne & River - Complete18. Greenleaf aka The Rocky Road to Doublin' reviewsA Browncoat, a Merc and a Reader walk into a bar...Firefly - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,079 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 1-6-09 - Jayne & River - Complete19. Bedside Manner » reviewsA certain NSA agent's got the fever and guess who's got the cure? Pairing: John/Ellie. Written for the Sweet Charity auction.Chuck - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 15,617 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 5-31-08 - Ellie B. & Casey/Alex C. - Complete20. Vanity » reviews"It was a fairly new practice, the open invitation for living flesh to enter Ordoghaz, but the occasion demanded it." Pairing: Soren/Isobel OC - original characterUnderworld - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 3 - Words: 1,444 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 5-27-08 - Published: 2-9-08 - Soren - Complete21. Apple: The Original Sin Remix reviewsA certain Intersect's sister comes a-knocking on John Casey's door... Pairing: John & Ellie. Dedicated to Stephanie and Tina.Chuck - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,572 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 4-14-08 - Ellie B. & Casey/Alex C. - Complete22. Spermicidal reviewsPresbyterians say it's kosher if used in place of inappropriate activity. Pairing: John & Ellie. For my fellow JELLIE Girls, especially sunshineali.Chuck - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,558 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 3-17-08 - Ellie B. & Casey/Alex C. - Complete23. Wedding Night reviewsMr. and Mrs. Cobb do the math.Firefly - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,372 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 3-3-08 - Jayne & River - Complete24. Apple reviewsYou know what they say about the way to a man's heart... Pairing: John & Ellie. Written for sunshineali, who asked for "JELLIE" fic.Chuck - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,282 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 2-20-08 - Ellie B. & Casey/Alex C. - Complete25. St Albans reviewsNot enough room at the inn makes for interesting bedfellows.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,005 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 2-11-08 - Jayne & River - Complete26. Gin reviewsShe just had to ask, didn't she?OZ - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 606 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 2-5-08 - Complete27. Rummage Sale reviewsWhatever happened to Mouth's shirt...?Goonies - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 134 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 2-5-08 - Mouth & Stef - Complete28. Whitefall » reviewsRiver bribes Jayne into helping her get properly outfitted in LEATHER. In STRAWBERRY, River rewards Jayne for his assistance. THROB completes the series with sacks, lies and wild hovermule rides. Request & Dedication for sunshineali.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,381 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 12-20-07 - Jayne & River - Complete29. Photuris: The Literary Companion reviewsAcknowledgements, background, notes and trivia on the series starring Jayne Cobb and River Tam. From the Songs About Jayne Collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,766 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 11-19-07 - Jayne & River - Complete30. Photuris XII: Sweetest Goodbye reviewsJayne asks all the right questions and River says her final goodbyes. From the Songs About Jayne Collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,782 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 11-19-07 - Jayne & River - Complete31. Photuris XI: Not Coming Home reviewsJayne does the math and River comes up with an unforeseen solution. From the Songs About Jayne Collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,745 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 11-14-07 - Jayne & River - Complete32. Photuris X: Through With You reviewsRiver gets her quality time, but Jayne is forced to declare all contracts null and void. From the Songs About Jayne Collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,176 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 11-8-07 - Jayne & River - Complete33. Photuris IX: Secret reviewsRiver's comprehension of human nature expands as a past partnership of Jayne's becomes a limiting liability. From the Songs About Jayne Collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,708 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 11-4-07 - Jayne & River - Complete34. Photuris VIII: Sunday Morning reviewsRiver and Jayne honor the Sabbath in their own special way. From the Songs About Jayne Collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,798 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-29-07 - Jayne & River - Complete35. Photuris VII: Must Get Out reviewsRiver comes clean as Jayne makes adjustments to his business model. From the Songs About Jayne collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,512 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 10-27-07 - Jayne & River - Complete36. Photuris VI: The Sun reviewsRiver behaves like a proper Core Girl [Gone Wild] and Jayne gets some good business advice. From the Songs About Jayne collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,899 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-20-07 - Jayne & River - Complete37. Photuris V: Tangled reviewsRiver performs maintenance on her favorite weapon in the armory and Jayne has a couple of enlightening conversations. From the Songs About Jayne collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,688 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 10-15-07 - Jayne & River - Complete38. Photuris IV: She Will Be Loved reviewsNo power in the 'verse can stop a woman with a plan...oh, yeah, Jayne finally gets a clue! From the Songs About Jayne collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,716 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-11-07 - Jayne & River - Complete39. Photuris II: This Love reviewsRub a dub dub...Jayne's havin' a scrub down by the River and both he and she get an eyeful. From the Songs About Jayne collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,937 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 10-9-07 - Jayne & River - Complete40. Photuris I: Harder to Breathe reviewsIt's just business. River applies the law of supply and demand to a mercenary in need of a dose of his own medicine. From the Songs About Jayne collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,373 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 10-8-07 - Published: 10-6-07 - Jayne & River - Complete41. Photuris III: Shiver reviewsTo insure prompt service...medical supplies, a lack of trust, an unexpected client and a .16 gauge cleaning jag lead to a battle of wills between River and Jayne in the cargo bay. From the Songs About Jayne collection.Firefly - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,404 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-8-07 - Jayne & River - Complete
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