Reunion Time!

You're getting me again tonight because E will be doing the update by her lonesome for the next few days. I'll be in beautiful Corsicana, Texas for the annual Paul Family Reunion. This year Mike is getting a pass and doesn't have to go with us. He does, however, have to put up the pool while we're gone.

Tomorrow morning the kids, mom, and I will drive for four hours to the land of heat and humidity. Well...more heat and humidity. My land is pretty damn hot and humid too. I'm looking forward to reading uninterrupted while the kids play with their cousin and then Saturday I'll spend many hours in a pool at a Kiwanis camp. Not too bad really.

Y'all have a great weekend and enjoy yet another hefty update.

Tamara

Birds of Prey/X - Files

• Part 4a of A Whole New World Series III - When Ripples Catch Up With You by JS ellienoname & MG (JS Odds and Ends).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 17 of New Beginnings, Old Enemies by Dylan (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Just a College Girl by Forgotten Conscience (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• The Dead Faith... by seraphmaclay (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Findin' Love Is Tough, Makin' It Work Is Tougher Part 2 by ftvs (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Part 17 of Waiting for Dani by JustSkipIt (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Part 3 of Days of Grace by w.y. back (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Epilogue of Hope's Drowning by Vixen Raign (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Ink Blots by Vixen Raign (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Epilogue of That Seasonal Spirit by Pat Kelly (Mysic Muse).
  
  
• Part 5 of All a Circle (Conclusion) by Pat Kelly (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of A Bet by Amberholic (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 11 of Paid to Get Excited by Coopster5000 (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Butterfly by Reallybigpineapple (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 6/14/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Untitled by halfbloodme (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• First on Scene by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Golden Opportunity by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Analyzing a Nightmare by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Funerals by Immi (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Next by Immi (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Jackpot by MBInc (The Athenaeum).
  
  CSI: Miami
  Thank you Britney Spears by Ghost of Eternity (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Verden - Earth by Kyandralin (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Shimmer by seventhave (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Bath Time by Cj (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Brown by seventhave (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Weight by seventhave (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Love by seventhave (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Welcoming the New Recruits by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• An Interesting Easter by Rachel (Fluff!).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Hostage Situation by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Welcoming the New Recruits by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Kiss It Better by Dynamo (Area 52).
  
  Voyager
  
• Sweet Surrender by Cirroco DeSade (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Need for Speed by The Other Liz (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Overstaying His Welcome by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Welcoming the New Recruits by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 3 of A Day in the Life (Conclusion) by Onesockbard (The Athenaeum).

Evil Fried Chicken

Can't formulate much to say tonight. I'm coming down from an Evil Friend Chicken for dinner high. Now I must rouse myself to wash dishes. Ugh.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 17 of Standing on the Edge of Tomorrow III: Inferno by Vilandra4 (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Second Chances by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 16 of New Beginnings, Old Enemies by Dylan (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Findin' Love Is Tough, Makin' It Work Is Tougher Part 2 by ftvs (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of A Bet by Amberholic (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of The Price of Vengeance by Trom DeGrey (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 6/13/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  
• Epsisode #509 of Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel (her web site).
  
  Heroes
  
• Starting With Sex by theagonyofblank (Rare & Small Fandom Femslash).
  
  Original
  
• Part Part 5 of Missing by M.E. Tudor (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Season's Change by Boudica X (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Prison Grove by Geonn (Academy of Bards).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Chapter 1 of Ripples in the Water by Xenamungrrr (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Party Games by Akiela Xal (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Something Between Them by Akiela Xal (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 78 of In An Age Before by Phantom Bard (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Future's Past by Akiela Xal (Academy of Bards).

A Few Words

First off my recently purchased graphic novel every part of you is familiar to me from Kris Dresen came yesterday...Yippee! Let me be clear about this, it's worth every penny, actually it's a steal at ten bucks! You can even email her and she will send you a signed book plate.

Secondly going through the links tonight I ran upon more good news at S. Derkins web site...she has added a Yahoo Group. I should mention I joined right away and saw that she has already posted more of her story there, since she can post in smaller bits at a time. Check it out!

Now on to your updates, have fun!

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 22 of Finding Her Way Home by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 67 of So Damn Domestic by Salix (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of A Bet by Amberholic (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 42 of Latter Days/Lonely Nights by Willownut (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 17 of Waiting for Dani by JustSkipIt (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 6/12/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Jealousy by maekala (Sassy).
  
  Law & Order
  
• Hospitals by rpickett77 (Fluff!).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Part 1 of Unbreakable by K. Alexander (The Athenaeum).
  
  Original
  
• Part 5 of Wave Dancer by S. Derkins (her web site).
  
  
• Part 4 of I Want To Be Where You Are by thatgirlmct (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapters 17 - 21 of Blind Side of Love by Dreams (Midnight Island).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 78 of In An Age Before by Phantom Bard (The Athenaeum).

Another One!

Get to reading.

Tamara

Birds of Prey

• Experimental Method by Harper (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Evil Deeds by Harper (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Confessions of a Teenaged Telepath by Barbdheart (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Beautiful Dreamer by Barbdheart (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Shadows of a Past Life by Barbdheart (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Part 1 of Fallen Angels and Broken Hearts by Barbdheart (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Four More Senses by merfilly (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 31 of The Courtship of Buffy Summers by Salix (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Sandcastles by RavenWhite (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 28 of Change of Seasons (Complete) by pasha (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  BtVS/Charmed
  
• Chapter 6 of Charmed, I'm Sure by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  CSI
  
• Dreams by atfm (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Slice by L. (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Before and After by Debbie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Little Pride in Their Work by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Rescue by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Stabilizing Force by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Claiming Her Rights by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Happy Dance by Uriel Falcon (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Fairytale by Missy Holland (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Misunderstandings by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Misunderstandings by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Sassy).
  
  
• Somewhere Better Than Nowhere by bluflamingo (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Tell Tale Heart by Celievamp (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• You Don't Always Have To Be Strong by Jenn (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• You Don't Always Have To Be Strong by Jenn (Sassy).
  
  
• Beginning of Doubts by greenegret (Sassy).
  
  CSI: Miami
  Il Mio Amore by Ghost of Eternity (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Comics
  
• 6/11/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Part 17 of The Long Way Home (End of Book 1) by Katia N. Ruiz (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Episode 32 of Hollywood Dreams by Fiur and Vlamme (The Athenaeum).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Higher and Lower Primates by Dynamo (Area 52).
  
  
• Vacation Blues (Moving On 3) by SJSlashfan (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Surrender by Lori A. Meyers (The Athenaeum).

Warning...Many Words Ahead!

Tonight you have lots to read. We start with a short ramble from Mary Griggs about the GCLS and then on to a huge list of updates.

And the Winners Are...

The Third Annual Golden Crown Literary Awards were held last night in Atlanta, GA. There were an enormous number of talented authors and incredible tales that were nominated. For a full list, go to www.gclscon.com/Awards-Finalists.html.

The winners are:

Dramatic General Fiction
1) Snow Moon Rising by Lori L. Lake
2) The Night Watch by Sarah Waters
3) Gold Mountain by Anne Azel

Speculative Fiction
1) Sword of the Guardian by Merry Shannon
2) The Empress and the Acolyte by Jane Fletcher
3) Sister Lost, Sister Found by Jeanne G'Fellers

Mystery, Thriller and Adventure Fiction
1) Idaho Code by Joan Opyr
2) First Instinct by JLee Myer
3) The Killing Room by Gerri Hill

Erotic Fiction
1) Wild Abandon by Ronica Black
2) Erotic Interludes 4: Extreme Passions edited by Radclyffe and Stacia Seaman
3) 18th and Castro by Karin Kallmaker

Anthology, Short Story and Essay Collections
1) Hit by a Farm by Catherine Friend

Romance Fiction
1) Fresh Tracks by Georgia Beers
2) Behind the Pine Curtain by Gerri Hill
3) Promising Hearts by Radclyffe

Debut Author Award
1) Combust the Sun by Andrews and Austin
2) Sword of the Guardian by Merry Shannon
3) She Waits by Kate Sweeney

The Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award (presented by Ann Bannon-how cool was that?)
1) Snow Moon Rising by Lori L. Lake

The Director's Award for Tireless Work on Behalf of GCLS
1) Kathy LeNoir

Trailblazer Award - Jane Rule

Congratulations to all of the authors who were considered and who won. I've got a report on the four day event on my blog at marygriggs.livejournal.com/.

For more information on the Golden Crown Literary Society, visit www.goldencrown.org.

Regards,
Mary
www.marygriggs.com

Okay, folks, make sure to check out Mary's report and please give her a thank you for sharing with us all as well. Also a big congrats to all the winners! Anyone else want to share words about the event let us know. Now on to a really large update. Can we say Kim Possible anyone?

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 1 of A Bet by Amberholic (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 16a Smut Bunnie by Chris Cook (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Secrets by quest (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Part 1 of Buffy in LA by InmyDreamsFluffy (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  CSI
  
• Rules Are Made... by Zennie (Fluff!).
  
  
• Failed Hypothesis by kaliraven (Sassy).
  
  
• Close-up by Karin (Sassy).
  
  
• A Little Pride in their Work by ralst (Sassy).
  
  
• The Tell Tale Heart by celievamp (Sassy).
  
  
• Queen of Denial by Salamander (Sassy).
  
  
• Back Home to You by Shatterpath (Sassy).
  
  
• Slice by L (Sassy).
  
  
• Somewhere Better Than Nowhere by bluflamingo (Sassy).
  
  
• Dreams by atfm (Sassy).
  
  
• The Rescue by Ann (Sassy).
  
  
• Stabilizing Force by Ann (Sassy).
  
  
• Claiming Her Rights by Ann (Sassy).
  
  Kim Possible
  
• That Day by Alexlayer (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• That Night by Alexlayer (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Operation: White Hat by Designated (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 1-4 of Ties That Bind by Sara (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of To the Betrayer Comes the Betrayal by Wolfie (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 1-3 of If You Only Knew by Wolfie (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Possible Dreams by acs (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Part 1 of Bloom Off the Rose by Allaine (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Prologue & Chapter 1 of The Matrix: Revelations by beeftony (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Born to Rule by Chaosengine (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Surprise by Clayton Overstreet (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Runaway: Just Another Story by Handj (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Lesson 1 of Baby 101 by Handj (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• My Last Kim Possible Story by The Humbug (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• In the Heat of a Summer Night by King in Yellow (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 1-6 of Double Minded by King in Yellow (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• And Then Some More by Clayton Overstreet (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Wrath of the Centaur by Nightelemental (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Birth of a Notion by nodrog (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of New Beginnings by nodrog (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• A Long Way to Go - The Dark Ocean Side Story by Rann Aridorn (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Agnafit by RavenStar (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Sin by StarvingLunatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 1 & 2 of The Beast Within: Special Edition by StarvingLunatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• But I'm a Cheerleader! by Clayton Overstreet (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Part 1 of Bonnie and Shego: Partners in Crime by mouse (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 1-6 of Kitten Possible by Angelboy (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 1-10 of Under the Milky Way Tonight by Allaine (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 7 & 8 of Hate Is Such a Strong Word by beeftony (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of The Pathetic Tale of Bonnie Rockwaller by Blackbird (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Maternal Instinct: Spotlight by Blackbird (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 1-18 of A Twist of Destiny by Handj (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 1-9 of Troika by mouse (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Part 16 of The Dark Ocean by Rann Aridorn (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 1-4 of Ties That Bind by Sara (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 1-3 of If You Only Knew by Wolfie (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 25-29 of One in a Billion by StarvingLunatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 4 & 5 of Sealed With a Kiss by StarvingLunatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapters 1-10 of In the Middle by StarvingLunatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Honor Bound: Tea Time by StarvingLunatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  Kim Possible/House
  
• Parts 1-3 of Incurable by Alexlayer (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  Law & Order
  
• Untitled by Rachel (Amorous Ladies).
  
  Original
  
• Part 4 of Wave Dancer by S. Derkins (her web site).
  
  
• Chapter 13 of The Message by J.A. Breeze (Academy of Bards).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• A Good Thing (Moving On 2) by SJSlashfan (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Parts 3 - 5 of Aria and Talia "An Amazon Adventure" (Complete) by (Sandbox 101).

Quiet

Not much in the way of words from me tonight. Enjoy this healthy update.

Tamara

Battlestar Galactica

• Doing Business by Celievamp (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Birds of Prey
  
• A Birds of Prey Christmas Carol by Erin Griffin (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Sweet Kisses by Erin Griffin (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapters 1-10 of Pulling Through by sayahiei (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Secrets by quest (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Geometry of Shadows by Celievamp (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI
  
• Like a Bee to Honey by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• The Retreat by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Meeting the New Girl by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI
  
• Love and Affection by amluv (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Before and After by mrswoman (Sassy).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• Full Circle by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Farscape
  
• Doing Business by Celievamp (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Pesky Partners by atfm (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Original
  
• Part 3 of Wave Dancer by S. Derkins (her web site).
  
  
• Hot for Teacher by Jesse KW James (Academy of Bards).
  
  Popular
  
• Temperature is a Relative Thing by Wolfemeister (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Lush by Wolfemeister (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Things That Go Bump In the Night by Teara (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Overstaying Your Welcome (Giving Thanks) by Teara (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• What's So Merry About Christmas? by Teara (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  
• Fallout by carpesomediem (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Popular drabbles by carpesomediem (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• More Than Meets the Eye by carpesomediem (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Why Does This Keep Happening to Me? by carpesomediem (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Kinky by carpesomediem (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Tear Down This Wall by carpesomediem (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• In My Way by carpesomediem (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Sinner's Hot Desire by carpesomediem (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Fish Taco Friday by carpesomediem (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Popular/BtVS
  
• The Gift That Keeps on Giving (Spam & Umad Series #16) by Snarlsnout (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Pedicures, Mochaccinos & Victoria's Secret by geonncannon (Brooding Detective).
  
  
• The Fairy at the Bottom of the Garden by Celievamp (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1/Stargate Atlantis
  
• Sunset Over Atlantis by Romansilence (Realm of the Shadow).
  
  Voyager
  
• Chapter 12 of Deadlier than a Scorpion's Sting by Kudara (her web site).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Surrender by Lori A. Meyers (Academy of Bards).

Recipe Night

Yippee! Finally Friday and on top of that I was given some recipes! On to it we go.

Here are a couple of cold soup recipes my family enjoys.

Chilled Carrot Soup with Tarragon Mousse

6 servings

Ingredients
3 medium Carrots, trimmed, peeled and cut into 1" rounds
2 1/2 cups fresh carrot juice
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch of Curry Powder
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Salt & Pepper

For the Mousse:
1/4 Creme Fraiche (or equal parts whipping and sour cream)
1 cup Heavy Cream
3 small sprig Tarragon, minced (or chives or basil)

Put carrots, 1 1/4 cups of the carrot juice, butter, honey and curry into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until the liquid has evaporated and carrots are very soft; about 1 hour. Add cream, increase heat to medium, and simmer for an additional 3 minutes.

Puree carrot mixture and remaining carrot juice in the jar of a blender. Pass soup through a fine sieve into a medium bowl and season to taste with salt & pepper. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

For the mousse: Whip creme fraiche And heavy cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in minced tarragon.

Or you can cheat and use a small spoonful of sour cream with the spice of your choice (fresh or dry) sprinkled on top.

Divide soup between chilled soup bowls and place a spoonful of mouse in the center of each bowl, on top of the soup. Serve immediately.

Strawberry Soup

4 servings

Ingredients
1 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup white sugar
2 cups chopped strawberries
1 cup orange juice

Directions: In a small saucepan mix wine and sugar, and bring to a boil. Let boil for 5 minutes and then remove from heat. Let cool.

Puree strawberries and wine mixture in a blender or food processor. Blend until very smooth and then stir in orange juice. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.

You can substitute the white wine for a sparkling wine or a fruit juice such as apple or passion fruit.

kcslair
www.caseyslair.com

Okay, folks, let kcslair know what you think. I for one will give both of these soups a try! Thanks so much and to all the rest of you folks remember we love recipes, so happily share any time!

Now off to your updates, enjoy 'em.

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 4 of Whispers in the Dark by RockerWolfPup (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 6 of Future Results of a Past Mistake by ftvs (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 6/08/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Untitled by halfbloodme (Sassy).
  
  Original
  
• Raw Silk by Jove Belle (E-Scribblers).
  
  
• Part 10 of Echoes of the Past by J.M.Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 10 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 1 of Licit Cusp by weebod (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 1 of Licit Cusp by weebod (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Two Party Harmony by Colleen (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 10 of Echoes of the Past by J. M. Dragon & E. O'Reilly (Dragonjuls' Storybook).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Choking on Raindrops by Rysler (Brooding Detective).
  
  
• Morning Has Broken by SJSlashfan (Area 52).

Hot

Summer heat hit today. Ick. Enjoy your updates.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapters 1-3 of After the Fall by Electra (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Just a College Girl by Forgotten Conscience (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Parts 27 & 28 of Switcheroony by Alicorn (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Part 2 of Working It Out by JustSkipIt (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Part 10 of Twice Chosen by DragonWriter17 (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Part 16b of Waiting for Dani by JustSkipIt (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Wishes Do Come True by Angela (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Charlie's Angels
  
• Favorite TV Shows by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Comics
  
• 6/07/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Exorcising Ghosts by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• Don't Ask, It's Complicated by ghost (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Winter's Tale by Della Street (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Scholarship by Della Street (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Grey's Anatomy
  
• Storms by UbiquitousMixie (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Hospital Central
  
• The real story by Bea (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Manhunt by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Lazy Morning by Elfcat225 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Mardi Gras Sting by Lesley Mitchell (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Original
  
• Part 17 of The Long Way Home (End of Book 1) by Katia N. Ruiz (E-Scribblers).
  
  
• Cruel Summer by T. Walker (Sandbox 101).
  
  West Wing
  
• Absolution and Chinese Food by Cj (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Candy Pink by Janet's Penlight (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Anastasias Destiny by D.J. Belt (Sandbox 101).
  
  
• Serendipity by Lori A. Meyers (Academy of Bards).

Middle of the Week

Got anything to share with us? Feel free to come by and share. Send Us those words, announcements, and recipes anytime. I am sure some of you cook out there, so share the wisdom. I personally am looking for some good cold soup recipes, got any?

Back to the scheduled program. Enjoy your updates!

Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 14 of Second Chances by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Findin' Love Is Tough, Makin' It Work Is Tougher Part 2 by ftvs (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 30 of The Courtship of Buffy Summers by Salix (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 6/06/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Summer Storm by Kristina K (Sassy).
  
  
• If Sara Lives...Take 1 by Ann (Sassy).
  
  Original
  
  
• Part 2 of WaveDancer by S. Derkins (her web site).
  
  
• Scarz by Jynaki (Sandbox 101).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Two Part Harmony by Colleen (Academy of Bards).

Day Camp

The kids are at Chalice Camp this week during the day. It's quite lovely. In honor of my peaceful week I decided to concentrate on cleaning my carpets. A problem arose this morning, however, when I turned on my carpet cleaner and the little brushes weren't moving. Not so good. I really need those little brushes to scrub my carpet because it's carpet that's been tromped on by two boys and a dog.

I ended up taking the carpet cleaner to the Hoover store for repair and ran an errand I was going to do Friday. My living room furniture is still shoved to one side. I'm not moving it back because I'm hoping they call me tomorrow with a fixed carpet cleaner. I must admit the big open space has been great for folding sheets.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 21 of Finding Her Way Home by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 11 of Breaking Tradition by Selena Taiki (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Final Fantasy X-4 by Stormforce (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 6/05/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Love and Affection by amluv (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Summer Storm by Kristina K (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Phone Call Away by mirage (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• If Sara Lives....Take 1 by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Charlie's Angels
  
• Saving the Day by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Cold Case
  
• A Phone Call Away by mirage (Passion & Perfection).
  
  House, MD
  
• Illusion by CrashCart9 (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Exposure by Amara (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Taken Back by Sterling Sky (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• Part 1 of Partners, On the Forceby ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Part 1 of Partners In Crime by ralst (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• New Beginnings - Dan's POV by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Crawfish Crisis by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• A Brush with Death by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Popular
  
• Shadow Lover by Wolfemeister (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Terminal by Wolfemeister (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Evening Tea by Wolfemeister (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Lush by Wolfemeister (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Two Popular Drabbles by Wolfemeister (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Operation SwapMeet by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Wicked
  
• Seven Months of Eden by Rysler (Brooding Detective).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Serendipity by Lori A. Myers (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Party Games by Akiela Xal (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• The Return - Gabrielle's Last Lesson by No Tesford & Wyatt Traishe (their web site/blog).

Ramble from Phil

A splendid surprise on a Monday. Take it away, Phil!

<.deep breath.>
Hi my name is Phil...
And I am a cheater.

You may know me as Oz of the Royal Academy of Bards
(land of a gazillion XWP fics). I've come here to Uber Etc. to make a confession. I figured...okay...hoped...y'all of all people would understand.

Yes, I have been unfaithful...to X&G.

It started out innocently enough...the person I beta for wrote a short story. It wasn't unusual for it to not be an X&G fic. I mean she usually only writes X&G when my whining gets so loud she can't tune me out.

Teach her to give me her phone number, huh?

Anyway, I read it and filed it away. Then in January, one innocent, quiet, Sunday, while I was home with the flu...the USA Network ran a marathon of a particular show.

I shall not name it to protect the innocent.
But like XWP, it usually goes by three little letters.

Anywho, I figured ...eh, what the hey. I mean, I had nothing to do but work my way through a box of Puffs Plus. I remembered her fic and thought I'll just watch a show or two and see how well she caught the character voices.

Twelve hours and twelve episodes later...I was hooked.

Then all heck broke loose.
I crossed the line.

<.hanging my head in shame.>
I Googled.

I fired up the PC and went hunting.
I felt so guilty and yet so, so inspired. Yes, I eventually found myself up to my runny nose in bookmarked sites, buried in fanfiction, exploring live journals, downloading pictures and, ultimately, cruising Amazon to buy the DVDs. My bard and warrior shoved aside as I delved into the world of detectives, victims, perps, truth, justice and the American way.

Whoa...bad sidetrack...channeled Superman that time...<.ahem.>

OH when I cheat, I go all out.

I am addicted now. Never miss an episode and have pretty much caught up on most of the previous seasons. I've even started collecting some related merchandise. Well, except I'm still looking for those authentic handc...uhhhhhh...nevermind.

So much for my promise to myself to not go overboard and get attached to a TV show never, ever again.

Never say never, I guess. <.sigh.>

So in an effort to feed my addic...ahem...I mean to expand reader horizons and to help introduce (hopefully) some new writers to our Bard Challenge and our faithful readers, while also giving our regular Challenge participants (gotta love'm and I do) an interesting new challenge to tackle...
The Royal Academy of Bards is proud to present:
Bard Challenge #17--Criss-Crossover our first multi-fandom writing challenge.

Go here for the premise, the roools, the deadline and the prize list: www.academyofbards.org/contest/2007/criss-crossover/

If you read other fandoms and since this is Uber Etc, you came to the right place...spread the word to your favorite writers about the Challenge. Please feel free to crosspost the Challenge link/info...EVERYWHERE. We would love a big turnout and our rabid readers love to feed when they read. So if you crave feedback...c'mon over and play.

If you have any questions about the Challenge or roools...just email me at PHIL728@aol.com. I'm sure I have an answer for you. Or I can make one up.

Oh and for you non-writers...we will be having a Punzle Graphic Contest as well. Look for it around the middle of the month.

Thank you and Good Luck.
Oooh...gotta go...my show is on...time for my Benson fix.

OZ...over and out.

Splendid! The challenge that is, not the flu or addiction part. So thanks, Phil, for coming by and sharing the good news with us all. Now to all you writers out there, get busy. Join in the fun and share your words all about. Show the Academy how much talent is truly out here! I'll look forward to reading the stories.

Now onto the updates, enjoy 'em.

Elisa

BtVS

• Part 10 of Twice Chosen by Dragonwriter 17 (her web site).
  
  
• The Wedding by Dylan (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 27 of Change of Seasons by pasha (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  BtVS/Charmed
  
• Chapter 5 of Charmed, I'm Sure by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 6/04/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Quittin' Time by jesse KW james (Academy of Bards).
  

Hype Night

How about a little hype to end the weekend?

ReadTheseLips.com presents a lesbian short fiction anthology in Read These Lips: Openings. We are pleased to bring you twenty-one reflections on lesbian life in stories and poetry ranging from fantasy and science fiction to erotica and everyday issues, showcasing some of the increasing diversity and complexity in lesbian fiction today.

AK Naten, Anne Azel, Anne Laughlin, Beatriz Copello, JLNicky, Lara Zielinsky, MsPrism, Pearlie McNeill, Ren Peters, Renée Strider, Shadylady, Therese Szymanski, Tricia Dearborn and Trish Shields have generously donated their works for our first edition. We invite you to pick up a free copy from www.readtheselips.com.

Evecho

And for those of you who enjoy Kris Dresen's work you can now purchase a collection of her "silent" comics work. It's called every part of you is familiar to me and is a steal at $10.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 10 of Breaking Tradition by Selena Taiki (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Part 7 of Live Like You Were Dying by D (her web site).
  
  Original
  
• From the Boots Up by AndiM (E-Scribblers).
  
  
• Part 8 of Savage by Phair (her web site).
  
  
• Chapter 13 of Extended Intentions by Jynaki (Academy of Bards).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Silver Lining (55 Word Fiction) by IseQween (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Perfect III (55 Word Fiction) by IseQween (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Her Final Chapter by TwinkerHell (Academy of Bards).

Saturday in the Sun

Hope you all have enjoyed your Saturday (or Sunday depending on where you live). Today my daughter and I took advantage of the fact we live near water. We got out to Golden Gardens Park. A splendid place if one gets there early as we did. Few were there upon our arrival at 9 am, however, within an hour hundreds arrived. We stayed half the day enjoying the sun and surf. A wonderful breeze blew the entire time allowing me to enjoy the sun peacefully.

Lucky for me though a change is on the way. My nifty rain is to return soon, perhaps as early as tomorrow. Perfect end to a wonderful weekend.

May you all enjoy your updates. May Peace come soon.

Elisa

Birds of Prey

• Longing by Lisa (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Objection by Lisa (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• What Could Have Been by Sam Quinn (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Unfinished by NDV (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Alternate Lives by Jinx (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Past Lives by Jinx (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Forgotten Lives - Warrior, Princess, Priestess by Jinx (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Simply In Love by Jennifer-Oksana (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Kind of Noticeable by Jennifer-Oksana (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• The Movie of My Angst by Jennifer-Oksana (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 29 of The Courtship of Buffy Summers by Salix (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of New Beginnings, Old Enemies by Dylan (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 10 of Paid to Get Excited by Coopster5000 (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Part 1 of The Dryad by Chris Cook (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  CSI
  
• Chapter 2 of Breaking Spring by Kimmi (Sassy).
  
  Original
  
• Parts 9-11 of Diplomacy (Conclusion) by S. Derkins (Academy of Bards).

Ramble from Tara Wentz

Keen news from Tara Wentz....

Almost a year has gone by since my last ramble and in that time my first book Traffic Stop has been released. I thought the day would never come, but when you're excited about something it always takes longer, right? Traffic Stop started out as a short story for an author challenge on Radclyffe's Yahoo group. She was gracious enough to let me participate and that sparked the short story which eventually became my novel. I had this story that I knew I wanted to share, but had no idea how to even begin. Luckily Radclyffe was very encouraging in her critiquing and with her help and the aid of Lori L. Lake Traffic Stop became that story. I consider it to be an action/intrigue/romance novel and I'm shocked yet very ecstatic that it's on the StarCrossed Productions Overall Bestseller list.

To those that have already purchased and read Traffic Stop I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have no idea what your support means to me and I would love to hear your thoughts about the story. For those that haven't there are several places where you can learn more about the story if you are interested. StarCrossed Productions, Intaglio Publications or my own website at www.tarawentz.com. I've also got a Yahoo group of my own and I would love for you to join. You can find it at groups.yahoo.com/group/tarawentz/.

I've been working on a new story called Deception by Design and have about 6 chapters of it done now. Since the release of Traffic Stop I've been a little detained and somewhat distracted. However, I plan to get that going again real soon. There are also various short stories posted by myself and other members and I encourage anyone who wants to share their writing to feel free.

Last, but not least, I am very excited to also mention that I am attending the GCLS Conference this year in Atlanta. This is my first year and I can't wait to meet so many wonderful people. There are so many authors that I can't wait to meet!

Before I close I want to thank Elisa for inviting me to ramble and for having a forum where opinions and thoughts can be voiced and heard. Thank you!

Tara

There you have it. You couldn't ask for a more information-packed ramble. Check out Tara's work and if you're in Atlanta this summer say 'hey.'

Tamara

BtVS

• The Way It Should've Gone by Bobbi (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Just a College Girl by Forgotten Conscience (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 13 of The Kingdom SunnyDale by JS ellienoname & MG (JS Odds and Ends).
  
  Comics
  
• 6/01/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Private Dancer by Celievamp (Passion & Perfection).
  
  CSI: Miami
  
• Childhood Cliches by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Facts of Life
  
• Parts 1 & 2 of The Autumn Leaves by liz (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Hospital Central
  
• Part 1 of Captive Hearts by Aurora (Passion & Perfection).
  
  JAG
  
• In-Flight Service by ncruuk (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Parts 41 - 44 of Delicate Balance (Complete) by brighteyedcat (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Nikki & Nora
  
• The Day After by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• New Beginnings - Nora's POV by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• New Beginnings - Nikki's POV by Ann (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Original
  
• Part 9 of Echoes of the Past by J. M. Dragon & E. O'Reilly (Dragonjuls' Storybook).
  
  
• The Witch of Greyfriareby by L.M. Townsend-Crow (Sapphic Voices).
  
  
• Part 9 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 9 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (The Athenaeum).
  
  Stargate Atlantis
  
• Housewarming by Caitrin Torres (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• The Mercy Stroke by Janet's Penlight (Area 52).
  
  Voyager
  
• Impetus by Susan Thompson (Astrometrics).
  
  
• Parts 1 & 2 of Clearing the Air by Karla D Jensen (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Love by Sarah (Passion & Perfection).
  
  West Wing
  
• Say It Again by Cj (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Come Back by Cj (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Second Thoughts by Cj (Passion & Perfection).
  
  
• Imitate by Cj (Passion & Perfection).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 2 of A Day in the Life by Onesockbard (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Anything by Calliope (Passion & Perfection).