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since: 11-29-08, id: 1755755, Profile Updated: 10-06-09
country: United States
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Author has written 16 stories for Charles Dickens, Little Mermaid, Sherlock Holmes, and Fairy Tales.

I am a teenage, Christian homeschooler who loves to write novels and poetry. I love the Lord, my family, and good literature, in that order. Enough said about my background.

I'm sort of one of those reluctant fanfiction writers. I once told myself that I would never do something like this, but I guess I just sort of fell into it. If fanfiction was banned, I would mourn, but otherwise I'd just sit in my corner and work some more on my 'honest' writing.

So why did I start writing fanfiction? Well, I read A Tale of Two Cities and fell absolutely in love with it, but I thought there were a few chapters in the story that Dickens left out. So I'm here to bring them into the world. I don't pretend to be nearly as good as Dickens, but if it's not to disrespectful I'd like to try my hand at portraying his characters. Sydney Carton is my absolute favorite! I would so marry him if I could, and I am trying to find a way to create an original character similar to him without completely lifting his nature. A drunk with a solid streak of integrity that shows through at the very end - I love it! Thank you Dickens! I also believe firmly that the ending was completely perfect! None of that rewriting-the-ending stuff; the ending was my favorite part of the book!

Since then, I have become a decidedly obsessed Sherlockian. If you asked me why, I would be rather hard-pressed to pin down the reason. I think the twofold reason is that I love the amazing in-depth character that Holmes is, and I also love his and Watson's friendship. Since they first came into my brain in July 2009, they have refused to leave, no matter how many times I've tried to take a vacation from them. They are currently in the process of trying to overthrow my NaNoNovel -- but I am being stubborn on that point.


A few notes on some of my stories:

The Absence: This is my first fanfiction work, so don't be too hard on me! This is one of those 'missing chapters' from the book that I thought needed to be told. Dickens never reveals exactly why Sydney Carton was in France to begin with, and this oneshot fills in the details.

The Voice of the Sea: There are some creative moments that come upon you without explanation, and demand only that you make use of them. This story is the product of one of those moments. I watched The Little Mermaid 2, and I almost completely hated it. However, there was this one moment in the movie which I felt could be explained further, that intrigued me. It demanded that I write fanfiction for it, and I obliged. It doesn't matter if you loved the movie or hated it: just read it for what it is.

Anyhow, enjoy! I love constructive criticism because it helps me grow as a writer in all areas, so if you have any for me I will welcome it!

Stories I would like to write fanfiction for someday in the future:

~Narnia

~The Last Unicorn

~Jane Eyre

And of course, I would love to write more stories for A Tale of Two Cities and Sherlock Holmes.

Fanfiction pet peeves:

~ Slash

~ Mary-Sues

~ Foul Language

~ Attributing modern immoral behavior to respectable characters of the past

~ Having Sherlock Holmes fall in love

~ People who don't warn for slash

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1. Perfect Love reviews
What seems like the end of intellect turns into an encounter with a being from outside the normal realm of experience - bringing a hope that is hard to fully comprehend. Written for Watson's Woes Challenge 008. Warning: Blatantly Christian ideas.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Spiritual/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,427 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 11-17-09 - Complete
2. One or the Other reviews
Interesting costumes you two have..." Oneshot written for Halloween 2009 and for the weekend writing prompt of 'costume' at Watson's Woes . Warning: much fluff.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,012 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 10-31-09 - Complete
3. Evanescent Moonlight » reviews
A romance of the immortal, thwarted by a secret that should have been told, bleeds over into the realms of earth. Written for The Oblivious Seraph for the Phenomenon 2009. Rated PG for some violence.
Fairy Tales - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,675 - Reviews: 15 - Updated: 10-28-09 - Published: 9-27-09
4. We Care Not » reviews
Watson, horribly embarrassed for various reasons, disappears, sending an unlikely pair in search of him. Entry for Challenge 007 on Watson's Woes.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,148 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 10-18-09 - Complete
5. Art in its Smaller Forms » reviews
A collection of all my little Holmes-related scribblings that don't quite deserve their own story, including drabbles, answers to writing prompts, and more.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 5 - Words: 1,857 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 10-11-09 - Published: 9-3-09
6. The Place of My Death reviews
A Sherlockian freeverse poem, depicting the events of Reichenbach through the eyes of Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 751 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-6-09 - Complete
7. A Childlike Happiness reviews
An AU to EMPT in which Holmes returns to find that Watson has children. Written for Watson's Woes.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,213 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 9-21-09 - Complete
8. The Fate of the Needle » reviews
Watson has had enough, and Holmes is foolish enough to leave his desk drawer open. Now a drabble series.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 6 - Words: 884 - Reviews: 30 - Updated: 9-3-09 - Published: 7-21-09
9. More than a Man reviews
The murder of Watson's family, as seen through the eyes of Sherlock Holmes - reminding him that he has a heart as well as a brain. Oneshot, AU, character death.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,263 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 8-22-09 - Complete
10. Biographer's Revenge reviews
You can only insult your biographer's writing so much before he takes it into his head to get revenge. Another oneshot written for the Watson's Woes community.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,117 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 8-20-09 - Complete
11. Original Solutions reviews
Excerpts from Holmes's journal, detailing his hunt for a birthday present for his Boswell and subsequent discovery of a highly unusual one in the first year after his return. The "Stuffed Crocodile" story written for the Watson's Woes LJ community.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,338 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 8-15-09 - Complete
12. What One Must Do reviews
An enforced rest raises some questions from a not-exactly-enthusiastic detective. Another oneshot written for the Watson's Woes LJ community.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 570 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-6-09 - Complete
13. Slippers » reviews
Still suffering from heartache over the death of his wife, Watson takes in a kitten to placate his need for something to care for - without consulting his fellow-boarder.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,733 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 8-1-09 - Published: 7-31-09
14. The Importance of Recalling Instructions reviews
When you find yourself in a life-threatening situation, it's always a good idea to remember what exactly you instructed your faithful sidekick to do.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Humor/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 451 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-23-09 - Complete
15. The Voice of the Sea reviews
Ariel struggles with living behind the walls she has built for herself and her daughter. Based on a scene from Little Mermaid 2.
Little Mermaid - Rated: K - English - Angst/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 739 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-20-09 - Complete
16. The Absence reviews
Why was Sydney Carton in France just in time to save Charles Darnay? A oneshot about his discovery that the Manette/Darnay family had left for France.
Charles Dickens - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,187 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 12-1-08 - Complete
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