It's Coming.....Can you FEEL IT?

Yep that's right people.  We have ourselves another Drabble War coming!  The start date this month is February 10th.  So I am trying to do all my spotlights between now and then.  As you can see above, we have some very interesting authors lining up for the February Drabble War!!!


**Ok here is where I explain a Drabble War to you who have not been paying attention up until now.  In a Drabble War - the winner is the READER.  That's right this is not a competition.  But I will tell you that these authors are competitive!!!  They all want you to read their stories.  They will all START posting their stories at the same time on February 10th.  All of their stories are completely written, they will just be posting them throughout the weekend.  If you are a fan of Fan Fiction - you will love the Drabble War!!  I encourage you to read the spotlight for each author (I will be posting one here every day), then go to the author's profile page on FFN and set your notifications so you will know when the authors post.  These wars are really a lot of fun and there is a special page on Facebook where you can go and meet people just like yourself that are also reading the Drabble War!  Here is the Facebook Link:  Drabble War Forum  It is a closed group (18 and over) so ask to join the group and after your age is verified, you are in!!  I will tell you that some pretty good stuff gets posted there!  I love to go there and just hang out!!**


The first author in the February Drabble War that I would like to tell you about it JudasManifesto.  I am very excited to see him in our line up of authors!!!


Welcome Judas!

Hi There Sandy!


Judas, I want you to feel welcome here - my reader's don't bite!  We are looking forward to the February Drabble War and I would like to ask you a few questions.  Would that be ok?


 Sure!


Ok let's see,  so just for our general knowledge so we can find you on FFN, is JudasManifesto your pen name?


I’m Judas Manifesto on FanFiction.Net, Twitter and JudasManifesto FanFiction on Facebook! 

Alright - now, I am really looking forward to this next question because we don't have many in the fandom and all of you are so special!  Tell me darling, are you a Man or a Woman???


I am a….. MAN! J Got the hardware, facial hair and short hair to prove it.

That is so exciting!!  I always like to see how the men in our fandom write this story.  I find their Edwards to be much more controlling!  I am really looking forward to THAT!!  Where are you from sweet pea?


I live in British Columbia, Canada. In the town of Langley which is about an hour away from Vancouver.  

Wow, not only are you Male, but you are exotic as well!!  How did you hear about the February Drabble War?


My Beta, TexasBella added me to the Drabble Wars Forum, I took a look around and thought, “Why not?!”

It’s a fantastic way to challenge the authors creativity and get new writers out there with the well known ones. I’m writing with CaraNo …. That pretty much says it all. 

I love CaraNo (but who doesn't?)  So tell me Judas, what genre do you like the best (Drama, Angst, Romance, Drama etc.)


I don’t really have a favorite since I pretty much enjoy writing everything except for heavy angst that has you snot-sobbing. However, my favorite genres to read are intense love stories with obstacles that are overcome, battles fought and won. (Romance, a bit of Angst, Drama, Action)

Example: Emancipation Proclamation, Clipped Wings & Inked Armor. LOVE them.

The stories that have a strong meaning – a reason.

I also like to write that. I’ve been told I’m a very descriptive writer and I love to write intimate details, emotions and I love to write action. But romance is my all-time favorite. 

I can honestly say that Clipped Wings & Inked Armor was one of my favorite Edwards!!  You know, I would like to know a little bit about your Drabble for the War.  Will you tell us a little about...

Til The World Ends is an Post-Apocalyptic love story. The best explanation I can come up with is the summary.

The world has ended. Edward has been separated from his wife. When he comes to after an earthquake almost ending mankind, he goes in search for her to find she has joined a dangerous Vampire clan bent on world domination. AU, Post-Apocalyptic, Lemons.

The story is going to be high on action, suspense and drama but it has a fast pace and I highly doubt anyone will get bored. When Edward and Bella get back together is when the romantic candle ignites. J

It’s a page turner and I hope everyone likes it.

*Yes, the title is spelt wrong but I didn’t want it to be called, “Until The World Ends” or “Till The World Ends.” It’s just a personal preference. ;)*

You know, something I really like is that the first chapter of this story is already written.  You can go to  JudasManifesto's Fan Fiction.Net page and read the first chapter of the story.  Then you will be ready and waiting for February 10th to come around.  


If you haven't read any of Judas' stories, I highly recommend him as an author and I know anything you find there, you are going to enjoy!


Tell me Judas, this is the first time I have asked this question, but there is a method to my madness.  Do you write for other fandoms???


I do not write for any other Fandoms but I have been seriously contemplating doing so. The Harry Potter, Sookie Stackhouse, Mortal Instruments, Hunger Games, House of Night, and the Host are some book series I would love to write something for.

I’m also interested in the Movie and TV show Fandoms. Movies like Underworld, Van Helsing, Aeon Flux and even Alien Vs Predator. And TV shows such as Glee, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Vampire Diaries, Secret Circle.

I’d be willing to try any of them but I’m more interested and devoted to the Twilight Fandom. J Edward and Bella. Maybe Edward and Jasper too. :O

That's good, because we like to have you here with us!  What about publishing?  Have you had anything published?  Do you aspire to?


Not published yet. But I do dream of publishing. J.K Rowling and Cassandra Clare are big inspirations to me. I have a lot of respect for the authors of the fandom who write something else and publish. Not crazy on the ‘Pull-to-Publish’ technique though.

I always like to ask my authors to give me your 3 favorite stories.  What are your three??


Well, I love all the stories I read but the top three I’ve read or reading are;

Elemental by TallulahBelle

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5241793/1/Elemental

I just started this one and I’m REALLY liking this one.

Smoke & Mirrors by Drotuno

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7574955/1/Smoke_Mirrors

I’m a HUGE fan of Drotuno and I have read EVERYTHING she has written. The Gravity trilogy is amazing and I suggest everyone reads it.

It’s A Sign by .. Ohh… CaraNo J

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6804891/1/Its_a_Sign

I just started reading this bad boy too and I love this story. It reminds me of a certain little boy that is deaf and means a lot to me. 

I hope my next questions don't make you too uncomfortable.  I like to get a little personal when I interview.  Tell me Judas, what is your Marital Status?  There may be some eligible single girls (or guys) out there waiting to hear...


I am in a relationship… that’s all I’m saying. ;)

OK, man, that seems like a touchy question.  How about this one...Any kids?  Pets????


I guess I do have a kid… He’s not mine but he means as much to me as if he was my own.

I got two Rottweilers too. -_- They’re cute but a pain in the ass.

It's time (as Alice would say) and just because you are a dude, I am not letting you off. Tell me Judas, what is your favorite Sex Toy?

O.O     Oh my..      I’m not telling.

OK, OK I guess we have torturered you enough.  Before I let you go, please tell me out of all your stories, which one (in your opinion) really defines you as an author??

Okay. In order;

Our New Beginning : http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6802586/1/Our_New_Beginning

Strictly Sexual : http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7140181/1/Strictly_Sexual

I’m Sorry : http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7375449/1/Im_Sorry

Edward and Jasper Make a Porno : http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7423502/1/Edward_and_Jasper_Make_a_Porno

Til The World Ends : http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7696866/1/Til_The_World_Ends

Edward and Jasper Make a Porno is my favorite so far. It’s a slashy one-shot with bit of a comedic taste? I don’t know. You’ll have to read it. 

I guess I'll let him slide.  I asked for one and he gave me 5 - oh well, at least that gives us something to read!! I would like to Thank Judas for allowing me to interview him tonight.  I hope that you will sign up for his notifications so you can read his Drabble in the February Drabble War!!  Please leave Judas (and me) some love in the form of a comment, and don't forget to come back tomorrow and meet another author participating in the WAR!!!  Thank you for taking the time to read Southern Fan Fiction Review!!

String Theory by TheLadyInGrey42

String Theory

by TheLadyInGrey42

Author's Original Description:  "Eleven dimensions. Infinite parallel realities. And in all of them, I love her." Muppets, math, and physicists falling in love. Fluff and eventual lemons. ExB, AH. Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 48 - Words: 71,000 - Reviews: 6159 - Updated: 1-21-12 - Published: 11-27-11 - Edward & Bella


I don't know how many of you are familiar with TheLadyInGrey42.  I have reviewed her before here on SFFR.  I like to consider her a friend.  One thing that I didn't know about her is she has a Physics Degree.  I knew she was smart - but it's always fun to find out information like this.  It shows that not all people who read/write Fan Fiction are incompetent.  Some of us are pretty smart (not that I am smart or anything).


In the beginning of String Theory we find out that both Bella and Edward are a little geeky.  They are both in a PhD program.  Bella likes The Muppets, she is shy and quiet and incredibly beautiful (according to Edward), but she has some problems at home that make it a little bit difficult for her to be sociable.   Edward is the classic geeky guy.  He is beautiful (because he is Edward) but he is also shy and self conscious and there is one other little problem - he's a virgin...  He is desperately "in lust" with Bella.


In this story we find that although Edward is a little geeky, he is also extremely dedicated and loyal.  So much so, it might cost him everything.  Bella is shy but she thinks Edward is the "cat's meow" and even though she needs to be rescued, that doesn't mean she won't do everything in her power to rescue him right back.


This story is sweet and so heart warming!  TheLadyInGrey42 is a talented storyteller and she makes you fall in love with both of her main characters.  There is even one of her minor characters (Jasper) that I am so in love with!!  There is a little mild angst in this story, but I can tell you that the EXTREME HEAT is worth a little angst.  And what is fan fiction without a little angst, right???  I can honestly say it has one of the hottest scenes in it that I have ever read in Fan Fiction!


I think you will love String Theory - and if you pay attention to the author's notes at the top, you just might learn something along the way!!


You can find the story here:  String Theory


TheLadyInGrey also has a Twitter account that you can request to follow here:  Twitter


I hope you will give this story a chance and come on over to FaceBook so we can talk about it together!!  Thank you for taking the time to read Southern Fan Fiction Review!!  Please leave TheLadyInGrey42 and me some love in the form of a comment.

The War is winding down...

If you are not already reading The Drabble War it is not too late.  In fact, all the stories will be complete today so you can read all of them complete today if you would like.  You can find them all here:  FanFiction. NetCommunity.    

Before I start this interview, I am sure that the authors below won't mind if I say something personal.   I try very hard to use Southern Fan Fiction Review to promote and encourage Fan Fiction Authors and not to use it as a format for my personal feelings.  But this one thing, I feel compelled to mention:  Fan Fiction Authors are amateurs.  They aren't trained for the service and enjoyment that they provide us for free.  Lots of them work very hard to become better at their craft.  There are classes and workshops they can attend if they CHOOSE TO.  But basically Fan Fiction Authors are people just like you and me.  Some of them have never been to college - hell, some of them may have never finished high school.  They work, they have families, they have bills and problems and lives of their own.  When they publish a piece to Fan Fiction.Net there is no button there that says "Are you sure you want people to ridicule your heart?".  


Their work comes from what is inside them.  It is a part of them that they are plastering out there for us to read and enjoy.  If we choose to tell them how good it is - then there is a review button.  But to use that button to tell someone how bad it is - is the lowest form of criticism there is.  Because you can criticize their work anonymously does not give you license to be cruel.  Southern Fan Fiction Review is a positive blog and I will never allow mean things to be said about anyone here.  But there is no one on Fan Fiction.Net screening your comments.  Those comments go to the writer directly.  She/or he is excited to see that someone actually took the time to read what they wrote and then they see that your words are HURTFUL.  There is no excuse to hurt someone else.  NONE  And next time you feel like telling someone else how bad their work is, maybe you should take a second and reevaluate yourself.


Ok - I'm truly sorry for feeling like I had to say that.  One of the authors in this War did not under any circumstances deserve harsh comments.  These authors are talented.  They have hearts and feelings and they deserve our respect and our love.  Now, please enjoy the last interview below for the Drabble War.




**Sandy composes herself and plasters a smile on her face before greeting the participants in today's interview.**  Good-Morning Ladies....




Texasbella:  Good-Morning




TrueEnglishRose:  Morning




Lvtwilight09:  **Yawn** Morning

Dalloway5906:  Sup




Let's get started with the fun shall we....My first question is Have you written Drabble before?






Texasbella:  Yes.  My first was Desires and Neurosis, followed by I’m a Doctor and then Grease Monkey (my last “war” piece).




TrueEnglishRose:  Never (gulp)
 



Lvtwilight09:  Yes. I’ve done The Twilight 25 and all of mine were drabbles, and I did another drabble called A Broken Vow. I like writing in drabble style, its fun and a nice break for me when I’m getting stuck with my full length fics.
 

Dalloway5906:  No, actually I’m scared sh*tless.  I tend to go into detail and get a bit wordy in my other fics (cough,cough see Bittersweet)  so this is a real challenge for me to keep things succinct but still communicate what I need to.  After doing this I give Drabblers SOOOOO much credit.




Ok - well - What is your favorite Drabble that you have read?  Who was the author?



Texasbella:  Oh this is a toughy because there have so many good ones!  Can I pick two?  Bed and Breakfast by kitkat681 and For theLove of an Angel by jaydogrut.




TrueEnglishRose:  Without a doubt it has to be Desires andNeurosis by texasbella. I lived on her Facebook wall just to see when she had updated. I think I refreshed the page every 30 seconds lol.




Lvtwilight09:  My absolute all-time favorite would have to be the one that seemingly started the whole drabble craze throughout the fandom…The Plan by QuantumFizzx. I think what made it so great was the fact that she was posting it in real time. She had me practically ready to start setting alarm clocks so I could make sure I read the updates as she posted them.

Dalloway5906:  The Last by Kitkat681…it was riveting…I couldn’t stop- like literally my children needed to be fed and I just could not stop.




How long have you been writing Fan Fiction?





Texasbella:  I posted my very first chapter on October 21, 2010




TrueEnglishRose:  On and off for about three years




Lvtwilight09:    Ironically enough, January 13 is the exact 1 year anniversary for me from when I started writing/posting my very first story The Sharpest Lives, so I’m enjoying the fact that the drabble wars are starting on that date…it seems like a nice way to celebrate my first year of writing FF.

Dalloway5906:  Hmmm, I started Bittersweet in April of 2010, but didn’t post until Kitkat bullied me into it that June.  Peer pressure can be a wonderful thing ;)




What genre to you like the best?  (Angst, Romance, Drama, Humor, etc.)





Texasbella:  I’m open to everything, but I like the angst kept at a minimum.




TrueEnglishRose:  I will admit that I am a total wimp when it comes to angst, so I tend to stick to fluffy/romance/humor stuff, but a good cry never hurt anyone I suppose :)




Lvtwilight09:  I like to switch it up. I like to read just about everything and a lot of the time it’s all just a matter of what catches my eye. I won’t ever not read something because it’s a certain genre. Now as for writing…I try to write a little bit of everything, although my pre-reader tells me I’m a bit of an angst hoor because of some of the plot bunnies I’ve run past her…Whiskey Lullaby included.

Dalloway5906:  Angst pretty much rips my heart out so I love Humor, but Romance too and –hey let’s face it- Smut.




I think it's been well established here on SFFR that I love the Lemons, so I am wondering:  Do you like the lemons?  (writing and reading)  Hottest lemon you have written or read?
 


Texasbella:  *snorts* Does a bear shit in the woods?  My latest lemon to get a lot of reaction was Chapter 8 of Elf. However, no one has had any complaints with any of the lemons I’ve written…and every last thing I’ve written has had lemons in it! *puckers lips*  As for reading lemons…my favorite are usually of the bdsm variety.




TrueEnglishRose:  LOVE ‘em! If it’s well written, I will go back and read it again and again, just for the lemons. I found it hard (like some authors) to write lemons in the beginning, but I love to do them now. My favorite one I wrote was the first one for my story, MyMaster of Darkness.

Lvtwilight09:  I love the lemons as long as there is some plot to go along with them. PWP is great as long as you know that’s what you’re getting. Lemons should enhance or help move the story along and not just be there because readers want it. As for the hottest lemon that I’ve written…it would have to be the outtake I posted as chapter 52 of my story of A Multitude of Sins. I have Priestward and Nunella getting it on like Donkey Kong in a church. The hottest lemon I’ve ever read would have to be the chapter of Anger Management by theonlykyla that has the cucumber blow job…that was utterly epic and I don’t think I’ll ever read anything that will top it.

Dalloway5906:  Uhhhh yeahhhhh.  Probably the most memorable lemon for me would either be AG’s Edward and Red Bella in Wide Awake (must have a live journal account to read) or the bathroom masturbation scene in High Anxiety by EdwardsBloodType.  They both rocked me- the first being raw and somewhat disturbing the second just being hawt.  Seriously that fic made me get my boyfriend to make a replica of his own willy.  But I usually don’t find my own lemons very sexy…I think it’s just nerves.

What pairing do you like to write the best (B/E, J/A, R/E, E/C, or other?  Slash?)?  What pairing do you like to read the best? Are they the same?  





Texasbella:  Did I mention I’m open minded?  Yeah, I like to write and read every possible combination…it shakes things up and makes fanfic more interesting!  I’ve written E/B, E/J, Em/J, E/B/J, E/B/Lauren, Es/B and am in the process of writing a J/C and a J/Charlotte right now.




TrueEnglishRose:  Obviously I love reading and writing about Edward and Bella, but I also slash with Edward and Jasper. I also have a very soft side for Emmett and whoever he’s paired with.




Lvtwilight09:  I like writing all sorts of different pairings. I’ve done everything from B/E, to Em/Jake, to Rose/Alice and I have a few others planned for the future. I tend to come up with my plot bunny first and then I tend to just instinctually know which characters belong in it.

            I do love reading B/E but I also will read most other pairings to. I think each pairing, whether it be canon or not has some great things to offer.

Dalloway5906:  I like writing Emmett & Rose or since starting Reboot- Edward and Bella.  I love reading Bella & Edward ships.  While I certainly wont turn away from an E/B/J threesome- I tend to shy away from slash.  Though I cannot wait for the drabble Our Night of Fun by FFLoverLaura which is fem slash Rose & Bella.  Her lemons are so friggin hot in it. 


What story that you personally have written are you most proud of?  If you could entice SFFR readers to give just one story of yours a chance, which one would that be?  Please answer one that really represents who you are as an author?



Texasbella:  Hmmm…To Serve Is Divine is my baby and while I’ve gotten lots of excellent feedback on it, it’s pretty much all porn so not much of a stretch.  Dear Reader would probably be my favorite so far, even though it’s a one shot.  I focused more on plot than smut, not to say there aren’t sexy moments in it, but it’s a love story first…and one that isn’t just handed to them on a silver platter…they had to go to hell and back to get their HEA.

TrueEnglishRose:  My Master of Darkness has been a very proud moment for me because so much of myself was put into it, but my one shot, Not Yet, is my proudest moment. It is only 1500 words, but it was written around the time that my father passed away and I felt like I had to write it. It’s from Charlie’s point of view and it settled and calmed me when I needed it most.




Lvtwilight09:  I would have to say Ray of Light is what I’m most proud of because I wrote the entire story without using the characters names or any gender pronouns until I revealed the pairing at the very end. I wrote it as a challenge for myself and I wanted to see if I could keep the readers guessing the whole time. If I could entice SFFR readers to read just one story of mine, it would be A Multitude of Sins. It’s the story that I’ve had the most fun writing. It’s got some angst, humor, and romance so there’s a little bit of something for everyone there.

Dalloway5906:  I must admit it is not my most popular…I love my Reboot, but I am most proud of Bittersweet- I think it shows more of me as a writer.  Like I said it is not as much “fun” as Reboot and is a Rose/ Emmett ship but I am proud of what I have done thus far.


Ok, just like all the other interviews, I wanna get all up in your personal business.  So tell me, what is your marital status:



Texasbella:  Happily married to my highschool sweetheart…he’s my best friend!




TrueEnglishRose:  Married.




Lvtwilight09:  No hubby for me…although I’m determined to find Matthew Gray Gubler (he plays Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds and does the voice of Simon in the Chipmunk movies) and convince him to let me be his baby momma…I think I’ve convinced myself that since I live in Las Vegas and that’s where he’s from here (he still comes here all the time to visit his family) that there is actually a chance for that to happen. Whether or not the whole baby momma thing will include a wedding…I’m not picky, I just have a super weak spot for hot geeks.

Dalloway5906:  Separated




Do you have any children or pets??



Texasbella:  I have two teenage sons and an 8 year old daughter.  They are all way too smart for their own good.  We also have two dogs, a cat and a fish tank.




TrueEnglishRose:  Oh God… 5 children, 2 step-children, 3 dogs and a huge tropical fish tank.

 

Lvtwilight09:  No kids, but I do have two dogs…one’s a miniature golden retriever named Apollo who will be 3 this July and the other is a Bolognese named Spencer (yes after Spencer from Criminal Minds, lol) who will be 1 in April

Dalloway5906:  Two cuh-ray-zee kids- Paige is 5 and Ace is 3.  We have a cat and a turtle




And last (but certainly not least) my favorite question.  What is YOUR favorite sex toy?



Texasbella:  My husband! Or if he’s not around, my seahorse




TrueEnglishRose:  Pfft, you want me to name just one? It would have to be my DP dildo.




Lvtwilight09:  I would say Robert Pattinson but I’m not KStew and sadly, I don’t have him tucked away in a drawer somewhere in my room, but a girl can dream. So all wishful thinking aside, I’d have to say I’ve always been fond of the rabbit.

Dalloway5906:  Definitely my rabbit…and my cloned willy :))




Ok, my sweet peas that concludes all my interviews with the authors of The Drabble War.  Please read all the stories, they are really fantastic.  I have enjoyed this so much and I look forward to doing it again next month.  Thank you so much for reading Southern Fan Fiction Review and please leave these authors (and me) some love in the form of a comment.  **remember only positive comments here**