Back to Reality

I'm almost recovered from Special Olympics. I finished the update on Friday and then proceeded to get hit by a fever. Probably Cal's little bout with illness before SO finally hit me. As a result I was feeling mighty puny all weekend. I did manage to get everyone to take me to see Spider-Man 3 on Mother's Day. It was good...not as good as 1 and 2 but still decent.

Now I'm faced with a house that looks like a tornado went through it (and it's even tornado season here). I want to feel better now so I can get things back to looking like a minor thunderstorm swept through the place.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapters 22 & 23 of Change of Seasons by pasha (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Part 4 of All A Circle by Pat Kelly (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Hide and Seek by DiamondForever (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Strong Enough by Gina (Mystic Muse).
  
  BtVS/Charmed
  
• Chapter 2 of Charmed, I'm Sure by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  CSI
  
• Blowing Off a Little Steam by T'Lin (Sassy).
  
  
• Missing: All Hope by Elizabeth Fox (Sassy).
  
  
• Part 2 of Goin' Down, Gettin' Up by Karin (Sassy).
  
  Comics
  
• 5/14/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Parts 5 & 6 of Diplomacy by S. Derkins (her web site).
  
  
• Burn It All Down by Hillsys Stalker (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Episode 29 of Hollywood Dreams by Fiur and Vlamme (The Athenaeum).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 6 of A Stranger in My Family by Red Hope (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 3 of To Take What Is Mine by Red Hope (The Athenaeum).

Weekend wrap up

Lara Zielinsky's yahoo group vanished last week with no rhyme or reason. Hence, Lara has started a new one (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lzfiction2/) and is hoping to gather back the momentum she had created on her other one prior to yahoo's glitch and deletion. She has begun posting her new called Turn for Home there as well hoping for more feedback. So check it out and let her know what you think

Small update for y'all. Giving you prime opportunity to give feedback to all those writers you have been reading lately.

Have a good week.
Elisa

BtVS

• Chapter 1 of A Love Beyond the Stars: Love on the Run by Dax (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Waiting for Dani by JustSkipIt (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Law & Order: SVU
  
• Part 4 of Live Like You Were Dying by D (her web site).
  
  Original
  
• Mary Katherine by Alex Tryst (E-Scribblers.com).

Tired

Long week followed by a long day today. Hope everyone's weekend is grand and to everyone celebrating Mother's Day tomorrow, have a happy one.

One note...a new web site: S. Derkins has been added to our list of author sites. So check it out and let her know what you think.

Enjoy your updates!

Elisa

Birds of Prey

• Surety of a Mother's Love by mrswoman (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 4 of Future Results of a Past Mistake by ftvs (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Part 6 of The Special Two by Drakiri (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Helping the Not-So-Helpless by Dan Knight (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Kind of Hot by Dan Knight (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Parts 1-3 of All a Circle by Pat Kelly (Mystic Muse).
  
  
• Between Seacrest and Rovello That Seasonal Spirit by Pat Kelly (Mystic Muse).
  
  Original
  
• Parts 1 - 4 of Diplomacy by S. Derkins (her web site).
  
  
• Parts 1 & 2 of The Path Not Taken by Golden-ruhl and S. Derkins (S. Derkins web site).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 7, Page 11 of Grace by Kris Dresen (girlthrow).
  
  Voyager
  
• Part 1 - 3 of Can You Hear Me? by S. Derkins (her web site).

Home

Back from three days of Special Olympics fun. I must admit I wasn't up for the trip this year. I just came back from two weeks away from home and leaving again so soon wasn't something I was really pumped about doing. Hence...I'm afraid I was cranky Mrs. Hodge with my kids more often than not. Last night after returning from our Y swim party, I told my two roommates "Mrs. Hodge's sanity requires that you be in bed right now." I was bad and didn't let them run around like the other kids. Not that the other kids ran around for a long time. They were all in bed about twenty minutes later as well. All of the adults were needing a break.

So my memories of this Special Olympics will be of tiredness and mud. Lots and lots of mud. My tennis shoes have been christened by Oklahoma red clay. They'll never be the same. I can only be thankful it wasn't a Special Olympics of muggy heat. Those years are never any fun and cranky Mrs. Hodge may have committed murder if faced with that kind of weather.

Enjoy your updates. I'm off to collapse.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 1 of Just a College Girl by Forgotten Conscience (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 22 of The Courtship of Buffy Summers by Salix (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 5/11/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Part 5 of Sara & Catherine: The Unfinished Story by MBinc (The Athenaeum).
  
  Original
  
• Part 6 of Echoes of the Past by J. M. Dragon & E. O'Reilly (Dragonjuls' Storybook).
  
  
• Part 10 of Breathless by Lois Kay (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 6 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 6 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (The Athenaeum).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Closer by K. Sylinia (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Perfect & Perfect II by IseQween (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 5a of To Find What Is Mine by Red HOpe (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• War's Surrender by IseQween (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• What Stories Are For by IseQween (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• What Stories Are For Too by IseQween (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Parts 3-4 of A Stranger in My Family by Red Hope (The Athenaeum).

Words?

Anyone have some they would like to share? After almost a year of doing these updates I am sure it would be nice for folks to get a change from Tamara and myself.

We started UberEtc May 16th of last year with the motto "We check 'em so you don't have to" it fit our plan well. Hopefully we have succeeded in our mission.

Looking ahead I envision more of you willing to step forward and offer up a ramble or two once in a while to give us grunts a break. We would love to hear from more of you writers and readers on what makes it all tick. And never forget we like food, so throw us your favorite recipes anytime.

We, like most people enjoy feedback, it's a wonderful thing. So let us know what you like and any other suggestions you may have. Until then enjoy the updates!

Elisa

Comics

• 5/10/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Li'l Red by msprism (Athenaeum).
  
  
• Mary Katherine by Alex Tryst (Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of Panthers Pride: Hunted by T. S. Hubbard (Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 4 of Extended Intentions by Jynaki (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Li'l Red by M.S. Prism (Academy of Bards).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Debriefing In One Hour by Janet's Penlight (Area 51).

Hype Night

Once again one of my very favorite authors Nicola Griffith is offering up something special...her memoirs, And Now We Are Going To Have To Party in a super nifty signed box set. This one is a pre-order and you even get a discount through May 27th. There are limited quantities, so hurry by. Mine is happily and safely on order.

And since I'm on the subject of Nicola Griffith, a reminder to all you local Seattlelites, she'll be at the Seattle Mystery Bookshop signing her new Aud book Alwayson Thursday May 10th. I've patiently waited for this event, so I can support a really nifty book store and a flawless author all at one time. I'll purchase two copies one for Tamara and the other for myself. The noon signing event even allows me to swing a extra long lunch, I like that. This will also imply something splendid to read is coming my way very soon.

Now back to the updates, enjoy 'em and have a great night!

Elisa

Birds of Prey

• The Finish Line by mrswoman (Birds of Prey Femslash Masterlist).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 1 of Resident Eeeeeevil by Tarafied4Life (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Van Rosenberg by Alcy (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 10 of Second Chances by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 18 of Finding Her Way Home by rebelrsr(BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 5/09/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Kim Possible
  
• What the Molerat Saw by acs (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Part 1 of Fallen Angel by Deathstlker713 (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 4 of Life's Strange Turns by Zaratan (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 4 of Horny Lil' Devils: Extended! by Chaosengine (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 16 of The Silence by beeftony (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Scream for Me Kimmie by beeftony (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 6 of Hate is Such a Strong Word by beeftony (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• A Field Guide to Monsters by King in Yellow (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Card Games by Kitokosune (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Maternal Instinct: Spotlight by Blackbird (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Silk Leashes by kitokosune(Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapter 9 - 13 of Bleak House by King in Yellow (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Part 15 of the Dark Ocean by Rann (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Kim-Colored Glasses - The Dark Ocean - Side Story by Rann (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapter 11 of The Beast, Without (complete) by Starving Lunatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Sealed with a Kiss by Starving Lunatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Chapter 24 of One in a Billion by Starving Lunatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  Original
  
• Chapters 15 & 16 of The Blind Side of Love v2 by Dreams (Midnight Island).
  
  
• Part 33 of Double Play by Cruise (ClubUber2000).

Now I definitely know I'm home....

So I regaled you with my first night of crappy sleep at home. Thought I might make up for that last night. No such luck. When I picked the kids up at school yesterday Cal was complaining of not feeling well. I thought it was because he was tired. He had me carry him to the car and I realized he had a fever. Checked it when we got home and it was a whopping 102.7.

After cartoons and couch rest he still wasn't feeling any better so more meds and my bed were next. He fell asleep close to 6 and slept through dinner. I ended up having Mike sleep in Cal's bed so I could keep an eye on him and I figured he would wake up several times during the night. Of course, he didn't disappoint me. I was lucky though in that he always went back to sleep after a little conversation or a trip to the bathroom.

Fortunately I don't feel as wiped as I did yesterday but I'm still dragging. This wouldn't be a big deal but tomorrow is the beginning of three days of Oklahoma Special Olympics summer games in Stillwater. I have to get good rest tonight or my roommates may learn to fear mean Mrs. Hodge.

Tamara

BtVS

• Chapter 2 of Jack of Truths by Elektra (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 28 of Learning Curve by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 18 of Finding Her Way Home by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 31 of The Rosenberg Files by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 24 of The Legend of Green Eyed Red by Tarawhipped (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 5/8/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Rain by Kristina K (Sassy).
  
  
• Two Tickets and a Pair of Handcuffs by nixie_noo (Sassy).
  
  
• Hooked by Kristina K (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  
• Perfume by Kristina K (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  
• A Way To Cope by Kristina K (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  CSI: Miami
  
• The Cities of Sin by Jenn Shatterpath (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  
• Fulfillment by racethewind10 (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  
• Part 1 of Need by racethewind10 (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  
• Part 2 of Need by racethewind10 (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  
• Who Needs Dinner by emmacancook (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  
• Sunshine by A. Magiluna Stormwriter (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  Murder in Suburbia
  
• Jealous Scribbs + Kick-Ass Scribbs by Angelina (her livejournal).
  
  NCIS
  
• Wouldn't you think I'm the girl, The girl who has everything? by Elizabeth Fox (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  Original
  
• Home Coming by Jove Belle (E-Scribblers).
  
  
• Part 4 of Extended Intentions by Jynaki (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Episode 28 of Hollywood Dreams by Fiur and Vlamme (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of Two Part Harmony by Colleen (The Athenaeum).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• The Frasier Women by havocthecat (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  West Wing
  
• Looking Back, Moving On by melle_mal (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  
• Reality by bluflamingo (ShatterStorm Productions).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Chapter 2 of To Take What Is Mine by Red Hope (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• They're Here, They're Queer by LoveGuruAphrodite (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Love Unrequited and Reacquainted by LoveGuruAphrodite (The Athenaeum).

Home Again

I arrived in OKC last night a little after 12:30 am. Ended up waiting through the entire luggage cycle only to find out my second suitcase wasn't on the baggage carousel. I went to United's baggage claim, turned in my ticket and was told it had been left in Denver. Not surprising really since we had three gate changes at the Denver airport. Mine wasn't the only luggage left behind and it's supposed to be delivered to my house today so no biggie other than the time waiting.

Because of the luggage snafu I didn't get home until 1:30. Everyone was asleep and the house was a sauna. At least it felt that way to me after two weeks in dry (yes, even with all the rain) and cool Seattle. I opened up more windows, uncovered Cal (Pooh comforter, cotton blanket *and* sheet--can we say pool of sweat?), and finished loading the dishwasher because the sink didn't smell good at all. Not sure how they could go all night without noticing that.

Finally crawled into bed a little after 2 only to have difficulty falling asleep. Mike has been having snoring issues lately and he's been diligently wearing the breathe right strips I bought for him. Didn't help last night because he started in with this truly inspiring series of snores. They were intermittent but loud enough that I had to move to the couch. I would have swapped Cal with my spot in the bed but I didn't relish the idea of sleeping in damp sheets.

I ended up moving to the couch instead and tossed and turned until the big thunderstorm hit. Nothing like a huge clap of thunder to shock you out of a fitful sleep. Once Mike got up to get ready for work I went back to my bed and slept for about an hour. Then Cal crawled into bed with me and gave me a big hug. If I'm going to have to be woken up that's a good way to do it. He also gave me the welcome home card he made the night before. Very keen.

Cal, of course, wasn't prepared to go back to sleep. I turned on Spongebob and tried to doze next to him. Didn't really make for good rest as you might imagine. We dragged our butts out of bed at 8 and I got us breakfast. Then as I was talking to E and laying on the couch around 9 I dozed off in the middle of the phone call. Snoring was a dead giveaway. I slept until almost 11 and felt much better. But I know I'll be going to bed early tonight.

Tamara

Birds of Prey

• Uh...PWP, not. by Ripley (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Simple by Ripley (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Maybe by Ripley (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• The Letter by Ripley (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Going Home by Ripley (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• One Night by Debbie (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Reversal of Fortune by Debbie (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Stating the Obvious by Debbie (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 3 of Whispers in the Dark by RockerWolfPup (BuffynFaith.net).
  
  
• Light in the Dark by RockerWolfPup (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapters 1-4 of Roman Holiday by VixenRaign (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 5.1 of Grand Theft Auto: The Love Story by Cynthia Taz (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 30 of The Rosenberg Files by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 18 of Lamplight by watson (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  BtVS/Charmed
  
• Charmed, I'm Sure by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 5/7/07 Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 4 of Two Part Harmony by Colleen (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 5 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Part 2 of Diplomacy by S. Derkins (Academy of Bards).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• Part 26 of Queen of Hearts by Melissa Good (her web site).
  
  
• They're Here, They're Queer by LoveGuruAphrodite (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Love Unrequited and Reacquainted by LoveguruAphrodite (Academy of Bards).

Vacation Halts to a Close

Tamara is headed back to Oklahoma. Leaving behind one lonely buddy and lots of clean carpets. With the time difference she will arrive at the early hour of midnight. Vacation is grand until the time closes in and the end occurs. Back to reality of it all tomorrow. Back to the fun of work.

Enjoy your updates.

Elisa

Birds of Prey

• The Beginning Is The End by Velvet (Birds of Prey Femslash Masterlist).
  
  
• Rose Petals by Velvet (Birds of Prey Femslash Masterlist).
  
  
• Home Video by Jaycee (Birds of Prey Femslash Masterlist).
  
  
• Musings by Jaycee (Birds of Prey Femslash Masterlist).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 9 of Love Beyond the Stars by Dax (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of Paid to Get Excited by Coopster5000 (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 23 of Change of Season by pasha (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 24 of The Oracle by TweenLove'n'Hate (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  CSI
  
• Part 1 of Goin' down, gettin' up by Karin (Sassy).
  
  
• Crossing paths by nixie_noo (Sassy).
  
  
• Chapter 15 of Exorcising Ghosts by Ann (Sassy).
  
  Original Graphic Novel
  
• Chapter 7, Page 10 of Grace by Kris Dresen (girlthrow).

End of Vacation

Time seemed to slip by fast this last week. But at least I have clean carpets. One last evening with Tamara before she heads back to reality. Here's hoping time slows down, but accepting it won't.

Smaller update tonight, perhaps you can go back and read what you missed on last night's lot of words. Enjoy.

Elisa

BtVS

• Parts 4-7 of Jungle Fever by InmyDreamsFluffy (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapters 1-4 of a Mystical Salvation by RavenWhite (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  CSI
  
• Analyzing a Nightmare by Ann (Sassy).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Somewhere I Belong by Geonn (Area 52).
  
  Wicked
  
• The Wicked Interlude by Red Hope (her web site).

Almost Over

Well, my vacation is fast coming to an end. Soon I'll be immersed in soccer and t-ball and end of school preparations for the kids. Plus State Special Olympics is coming up the week I'm back. Mom will have to surive a few more days of being me. I bet she's ready to get back to her, as she puts it, boring routine.

I was able to accomplish cleaning all of E's carpets while I was here. She acts like it's a big deal but she's never had to clean my carpets. Hers were a breeze in comparison. I told her we should make that a regular thing when I visit for her birthday. She's skeptical.

We owe a big thanks to Thieving Magpie (owner of BuffynFaith.net) for the link suggestion to the Kim Possible Slash Archive. Who knew there was so much slash fiction written for this show?

Tamara

BtVS

• Part 3 of Jungle Fever by InmyDreamsFluffy (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 3 of Future Results of a Past Mistake by ftvs (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 5/04/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Perfume by Kristina K (Sassy).
  
  Kim Possible
  
• Accidently in Love by Allaine (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• The Laws of Supply and Demand by Allaine (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Legacy by apoptosis (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 3 of 100 Short Stories by apoptosis (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 & 2 of Prediction of Yesterday and Retelling of Tomorrow by apoptosis (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Burden of Leadership by Blackbird (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Sweet Revenge by Blackbird (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Another Possibility by Blackbird (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 3 of The Pathetic Tale of Bonnie Rockwaller by Blackbird (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 -3 of Maternal Instinct: Spotlight by Blackbird (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Provenance by chikiko (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 & 2 of Creamy (complete) by Handj (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Mind, Body, and Soul: Book Two - The Parisian Connection by hobnobrev (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• In the Dark by kitokosune (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Consequence by Lex Tenou (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Scenes from a Marriage by Lex Tenou (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Verite by Lex Tenou (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Part 1 of She Who Fights by Lex Tenou (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 3 of Bloodstained Hearts by Zion (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Missing Pieces by Zion (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Tag by The Humbug (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 & 2 of Between Scylla and Charybdis by Revsboi (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 8 of Bleak House by King in Yellow (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Underwear That's Fun to Wear by King in Yellow (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 -6 of Team Possible II: Doppelganger (complete) by King in Yellow (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 -5 of Team Possible II: It's in the Blood (complete) by King in Yellow (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Out in the Midday Sun by King in Yellow (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• It' Possible by Starving Luniatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 & 2 of Sealed with a Kiss by Starving Luniatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Part 1 of Houner Bound: Tea Time by Starving Luniatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 10 of The Beast, Without by Starving Luniatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 23 of One in a Billion by Starving Luniatic (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1- 7 of Crimson and Clover by H20loo (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  
• Parts 1 - 14 of The Dark Ocean by Rann Aridorn (Kim Possible Slash Archive).
  
  Original
  
• Part 6 of Earth's Savior by Hillsys Stalker (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 5 of Echoes of the Past by J. M. Dragon & E. O'Reilly (Dragonjuls' Storybook).
  
  South of Nowhere
  
• Fait Accompli by Jengrrrl (South of Nowhere Fanfiction).

Time continues on....

Vacations fly by way too quickly. Soon enough Tamara will head back to Oklahoma and I will once again have to crank up the web cam to chat with her. I love her visits but find sadness sets in as time comes closer to departure date.

We've completed the comic book shopping for this trip. Missed one of the major stores due to construction on the street right in front. It will have to wait until the next visit. But Okie had already been to that store a few times so it be okay.

Tamara has almost completed cleaning all my carpets. Now what kind of friend comes on vacation and does that? We've finished a few other household chores around the place as well. Now if she only knew more about electrical, plumbing and roofing I'd be in luck. Maybe next time.

One other note this evening...received a very nice note from Kali, I want to thank her for that. Plus she gave me a funny/interesting link which I think is worth sharing. The Desktop Icon War is silly fun, so enjoy it.

Elisa

BtVS

• Sweet Caresses by InmyDreamsFluffy (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Future Results of a Past Mistake by ftvs (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapters 1-3 of Pained by mika (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Parts 1 & 2 of Jungle Fever by InmyDreamsFluffy (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 66 of So Damn Domestic by Salix (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 5 of Equinox by jaldara (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Killer by jaldara (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 66 of Final Fantasy X-3 by Stormforce (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 29 of The Rosenberg Files by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 5/3/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Part 4 of Sara & Catherine: The Unfinished Story by MBinc (The Athenaeum).
  
  Original
  
• Part 1 of Diplomacy by S. Derkins (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapter 8 of Panter's Pride: The Hunted by T.S. Hubbard (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Part 5 of Echoes of the Past by J.M. Dragon & Erin O'Reilly (The Athenaeum).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Concordance by Janet's Penlight (Area 52).

Hype Night

It's once again time for a few announcements from some of our favorite people.

Bedazzled Ink News

The spring edition of Khimairal Ink is up! We're pleased to present some new writers and welcome back some of our favorite ones.

Sometimes pictures don't always take the place of a thousand words. Bernadette Quailey's "The Photos" gives us a poignant snapshot of a mother looking at treasured pictures. Living through tumultuous teenage years can seem to last forever and sometimes hastily shouted words do make a difference. Q. Kelly gives us a glimpse of a silver-lining with her quirky tale, "The Lesbian Curse." Tyree Campbell once again draws you into a captivating tale about an archeologist finding arguably her greatest discovery and its repercussions with his tender story, "Sentimental." Kirsten Elliott's "The Prayer" gives us the hope of those spring flowers. Regardless of who you ask, you'll never know what will happen until you actually try it.

Our editor, Carrie, put together a free, online writer's class last month. We were pleasantly surprised to see over 90 people sign up and decided that we would leave the lessons up so other folks could benefit. You can access the class on Bedazzled Ink's home page: www.bedazzledink.com/bink-class.html. In addition, she also has updated and enhanced her blog with information about successfully published works of our contributors.

Also just in time for spring, the Bedazzled Ink Publishing Company's webpage has a new fresh look. We've converted our pages to blog form for easier navigation and uniformity. We've tweaked a few logos and added a new chap book series to our Nuance imprint called Zerynthia's Tales.

Enjoy!
Claudia Wilde
Publisher

Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards

Hi all - the polls are now open for voting in these awards. If you're not already a member go to groups.yahoo.com/group/LesbianFictionReadersChoiceAwards/ - join the group and go to the polls page to vote for your favourites in each category.

Please note that only the top 25 nominations in each category are in the polls.

Have fun voting.

The categories are:

Favourite Romance 2006
Favourite Adventure 2006
Favourite Mystery 2006
Favourite Specfic/Sci-fi/Fantasy 2006
Favourite Anthology 2006
Favourite Pre-2006 lesfic
Favourite Author

Jo Fothergill

That's it for the news, enjoy your updates. I'm off to eat pot roast. E thought she'd better provide me with meat on my visit so she bought a 4 1/2 lb. roast. I told her when I cooked a roast for me and the family it usually was around a 2 pounder. What a hoot. I see roast beef sandwiches in our future.

Tamara

Birds of Prey

• Steel Bird by rysler (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Grip of the City by rysler (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Uninvited In Gotham by rysler (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  
• Little Bird in the Desert Kingdom by rysler (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  Birds of Prey/X-Files
  
• Chapters 14 & 15 of A Whole New World Series II A Romantic Interlude by JS ellienoname & MG (JS Odds and Ends).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 13 of How The West Was Really Won by JS ellienoname & MG (JS Odds and Ends).
  
  
• Chapter 1 of Future Results of a Past Mistake by ftvs (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 9 of Second Chances by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 2 of Whispers in the Dark by RockerWolfPup (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  Comics
  
• 5/2/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 7 of The Last Good Day by Amy Boatman (her web site).
  
  
• May 2007 Issue of Khimairal Ink by Various (Bedazzled Ink).
  
  
• Home Alone: The New Adventures of Xena Warrior Princess by Ernie Whiting (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of The Last Good Day by Amy Boatman (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• The Devil and Carson Mahoney (aka The Devil Made Me Do It) by Zee and Windstar (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• The Witch of Greyfriare by L.M. Townsend-Crow (Academy of Bards).
  
  
• The Devil and Carson Mahoney (aka The Devil Made Me Do It) by Zee and Windstar (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Chapter 7 of The Last Good Day by Amy Boatman (The Athenaeum).

Free Piles

Tamara yesterday rambled about our trip to Value Village, however, she left out the free pile adventures. Mind you VV would not take many of the items I wanted to give them, hence they were just leftover crap that I had no idea what to do with.

At one time I lived on Capital Hill were the norm was to scribble on a piece of paper "Free" and tape it to a pile of stuff on the sidewalk. The system worked great. My junk is totally someone else's treasure. Now I live in the suburbs and that didn't seem like the thing to do. But grandma came through for us. She let me know that the people up the street from her place had an ongoing free pile. She had even placed free items there herself from time to time. Score on that.

We had two car trips full of stuff. We got the first unloaded quickly and headed home for more. On our way back to the pile with our second load we noticed a second free pile area. Some business had closed up shop and put a bunch of stuff on a sidewalk. Being slugs that we are we pulled right in and decided to enlarge their offerings a bit more. But of course being a "shiny object shopper" Tamara found some treasure in the free pile that my daughter will be excited about. Hence as she is pulling from the pile that owner comes out and offers up "more goods". No, I don't think so. Tamara quickly got back into the vehicle hoping we could get out of there before they realized we had added to their pile of crap.

We continued on to the first free pile to empty the rest of the vehicle's load.
Sure enough during the two hour break from our first load drop off someone had come and taken our offerings.

So keep your eyes peeled as you drive through your town, you never know what great thing is just waiting for you on the side of the road.

Now back to the regularly scheduled program. Enjoy your updates!

Elisa

Birds of Prey

• Tomorrow Surely Comes...And So Does Helena by mrswoman (Birds of Prey Femslash).
  
  BtVS
  
• Chapter 27 of Learning Curve by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 17 of Finding Her Way Home by rebelrsr (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 17 of Lamplight by watson (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 4 of In the Wake of the Wild Rose by Darth Pacula (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  
• Chapter 28 of The Rosenberg Files by dlline (Through the Looking Glass).
  
  Comics
  
• 5/2/07 of Jane's World by Paige Braddock (Comics.com).
  
  CSI
  
• Part 3 of Sara & Catherine: The Unfinished Story by MBinc (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Scaredy-Cath by MBinc (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• First Kiss Collection by MBinc (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• A Way to Cope by Kristina K (Sassy).
  
  Original
  
• Chapter 2 of Changing Tides 2 by Kanay (her web site).
  
  
• Episode 27 of Hollywood Dreams by Fiur and Vlamme (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Illyria by Crystal Michallet-Romero (The Athenaeum).
  
  
• Long Distance, After Dark by Stephanie Alexis Bonvissuto (Sapphic Voices).
  
  Stargate SG-1
  
• Rawhide by Sgate_2001 (Area 52).
  
  Xena Warrior Princess
  
• To Take What Is Mine by Red Hope (The Athenaeum).