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Thursday November 28, 2002

Raven's Raving's by Raven of course

Happy Turkey Day.. or aka Thanksgiving!!!

Hope you all did not over do it too much, as I know of the enticing power of pumkin pie and turkey!!! I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family and my first Thanksgiving with the wonderful Mystic Maiden!

Yes, This was a great day! :) I have tons to be thankful for but most of all I am thankful for the Muse in my life :) who makes all things magic the amazing Mystic Maiden aka the Joy of my life! ;)

Hope this weekend allows for you all to begin enjoying this holiday season.. Christmas is just around the corner so between shoping sprees.. enjoy some fiction!
For the weekend we have some great fiction for you to enjoy over the holiday!

So be off with you and enjoy some fiction.. remember to feed the bards!

  • Reaching a Verdict By Mavis Applewater posted on Bard's Corner (Beyond Uber Alt)
    Raven Recommends Hot Stuff :)

  • Trading Rooms By Mavis Applewater posted on Bard's Corner (Beyond Uber Alt)
    Raven Recommends Hot Stuff :

  • story By Mavis Applewater posted on Bard's Corner (Beyond Uber Alt)
    Raven Recommends Hot Stuff :)

  • A New Year, a New Life by Sunflower posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
    An unexpected guest may change Alison's life forever. The complications of an ex-lover, a new one and adopting a child prove to be thrilling but not too much. Tag along on the story of two almost strangers who are put together, by the power of fate, in hot Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, around New Year's Eve. After all, the hope of a New Year and a New Life is always fueled by true love.

  • Invading My Dreams By Ri posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
    For Kate the force was her life till she answered a domestic dispute case. She went to a neighbor to interview them and was greeted by a woman who had haunted her dreams. How will she be able to balance this new discovery with the life she had created?

Tuesday November 26, 2002

Musings by Xanadu

Hello, all. Did you think I'd dropped off the face of what's known as real life? Well, I wished I had for a bit there. It's been a very rough few weeks, and I apologize for my absence. I will talk about my latest bit of interesting RL. Friday I got my wisdom teeth pulled, and my first filling. I was not happy about the filling part, since I'm 26 and never had a cavity. GRRRRRR. Not fun. And the funny thing is the filling hurst worse than the wisdom holes! Go figure.

I got the most wonderful gift today from a very good friend of mine in Ireland. She sent me a gift box of Irish chocolate. I mean, this stuff is handmade! Oh, is it good! What I can eat of it thus far. lol But, my good Irish buddy sent it as a congratulations for the very soon to be released First, my first novel to be published. It's due out December 3rd, and I'm hoping to have it in my happy little hands within a week and a half or so. Hey, it's my first born, you know? So, um, well, if you care to see what the cover looks like, or even better, order one, : D you can go to www.fortitudepress.com. So, onto the fiction! Remember, feed those bards, but not with my chocolate!!!!

  • Invading My Dreams By Ri For Kate the force was her life till she answered a domestic dispute case. She went to a neighbor to interview them and was greeted by a woman who had haunted her dreams. How will she be able to balance this new discovery with the life she had created? posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    complete

  • A Thousand Kisses By Girlbard Part 6 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Silence of Love By JM Dragon Part 2 posted (Dragonjul's Storybook) (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • The Wayword Inn
    KP's Place Posted more stories and poetry

    Sunday November 24, 2002

    enChantations by Mystic Maiden

    Hi all you nutballs! I know, I know, where the heck have I been, right!?! Well, I could throw all the excuses out there but instead I'll just catch you up with what's been going on.

    First of all, tomorrow you'll have new vacation pix to view and download for your desktops. I hope you all will enjoy them!

    As promissed, here are the new VACATION PIX


    Now, on to more juicy gossip... Raven and I have been introducing our children to each other. Never an easy task when the children are scrapy cats. It's been 2 weeks now and we have finally put away our unneeded health cards. No blood shed or property damage to report at this time. In fact Sydney (my cat) has started trying to play with Callie (one of Ravens cats). Callie isn't too pleased about it and Shadow (Raven's other cat) jumps in the middle to save her sister thinking that Sydney is about to devour her sissy.

    Life is definitely GOOD!
    Raven and Mystic Maiden's new lair is coming together quite nicely.

    Well, now that you're somewhat caught up...
    We want to wish all of you a very happy Turkey Day! Gobble Gobble

    With that I will leave you with your beloved fiction, enjoy!!

    • Queen of My Country, Queen of My Heart By Alex Trystposted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      With her father ailing, Princess Alexa is on a mission to find a bride to sit beside her on the throne. Her parents demand she marry the woman they have chosen for her, but an unexpected entrance of a charming lady changes everything as Alexa falls in love for the first time. Will she follow her heart or her designed destiny? Does she have what it takes to be the great leader to her nation in its time of need? And will she win the affections of the woman she loves? WARNING: Angst Alert. You need a full box of tissues for this story.

    • In Pursuit of Justice By Radclyffe posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Detective Sergeant Rebecca Frye and Doctor Catherine Rawlings return in the sequel to Shield of Justice. Rebecca's obsession with finding her partner's killer and her involvement in a multi-jurisdictional investigation of an international child pornography ring threaten both her life, her career, and her new relationship. A revised, expanded version of this draft will be published by Renaissance Alliance Publishing May 2003
      Raven Recommends

    • Here Comes My Women By GS Binkley posted on The Next Chapter (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Raven Recommends

    Wednesday November 20, 2002

    Musings by Mystic Maiden Hello, all. Thought I'd gone far far away, didn't you? Yeah, only in my dreams. Well, real life has been a doozy lately, and I've had a lot to deal with, so sorry I haven't been around or a very steady poster. I'm here now. : D Anyway, this will be a short ramble, which is okay since that means you're that much closer to some great fic, right? And folks, feed the bards, eh? Enjoy!

  • Impulse: Book IV-MOVING ON. By Mezzo Installment 8 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Impulse: Book IV-MOVING ON By Mezzo Installment 9 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Impulse: Book IV-MOVING ON. By Mezzo Installment 10 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • By the Manor Owned By Phair part 4 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Caution: Under Construction By Vertigo part 44 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Desolation By Maderlin Bidmead part 6 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Here Comes My Woman By GS Binkley posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • A Sweet Surrender By Katia N. Ruiz part 4 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • A Sibling's Rivalry By Katia N. Ruiz part 8 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Amicus Humani Generis By SB Zarben part 16 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Silence of Love By JM Dragon Part 1 posted (Dragonjul's Storybook) (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Modern Crusader:Adeptus Major By PsiDragonis Part 11 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Darkfin: Duquesa Bay - Year Three By Lizzy TJ Chapter 3 Interlude of Weirdness posted (Darkfin) (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • A New Beginning By Marion D. Tuttle parts 2 and 3 posted Mary D's (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • The Wayword Inn KP's Place
    Added new stories and poetry

    Sunday November 17, 2002

    Ravens Ravings by Raven Hellllooo out there!

    Been a busy week but we have gathered a ton of good fiction for your enjoyment. First we have a little announcement for you :

    Update from Lariel - Dreamcatching has been down a lot this week due to problems with their bandwidth. We're hoping that we'll be up again soon, but in the meantime I've temporarily moved the whatsnew page.

    (http://wordscapefiction.tripod.com/whatsnew.htm) I'll be updating to here until Dreamcatching's back up again. For all those of you who have been trying to access them this week, I've also temporarily loaded the Last Conqueror and Where There's Smoke to new sites too...

    http://wordscapefiction.tripod.com/conqueror14.htm The Last Conqueror part 14 by Kamouraskan and Lariel

    http://wordscapefiction.tripod.com/conqueror15.htm The Last Conqueror part 15 by Kamouraskan and Lariel

    http://wordscapefiction.tripod.com/Angelrad/smoke1.htm Where There's Smoke part 1 by Angelrad

    • Love Has No Pride By S. Lee posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      The sequel to Three Days and the second in the Kat and Beth trilogy. The story picks up thirteen years later and Kat has become a mega-superstar. She and Beth have two daughters. Kat succumbs to the temptations of extreme success. Can the couple's marriage survive as Kat deals with her demons?

    Tuesday November 12, 2002

    Random Ramblings by Celine

    Hey, folks.

    Just a quick note... I've decided to move my ramblings to their own list. That way, I won't be interfering on the others' postings, and since the ramblings aren't uber-related any longer (though I'll still talk about things I've read and recommend, etc.), it's probably best to move on over.

    So, here's the info on the new list I just created about 2 minutes ago:

    Go to...

    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/random-ramblings

    ... to sign up, or send an email to...

    random-ramblings-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

    This will be a moderated list, with only me posting, as my health allows. I don't know how many folks will be interested, but it's a worth a try, eh? :)

    Besides, I'll have plenty more Tango the Wonder Kitty and Purple Plaything stories to tell, and I have to do it *somewhere*, don't I?

    Once we get a few members on board, I'll start posting there. It will be just like what you've seen here, just... um, different. :)

    Monday November 11, 2002

    Raven's Ravings Raven.. who else! Hellooo!!!!

    Sorry about the delay in posting as I have been testing drugs to see what really works on a cold .. I have determined that nothing works and that you must sleep and go to the doctor and whine to get proper prescriptions and more sleep! I will admit that cuddling does help with being ill till you have hit the whining threshold of one's girlfriend or partner.

    I do have a wonderful announcement as that wonderful author that I mentioned did post her story.. for your enjoyment .. Anne Anzel has completed the 5th part of her Mystery Series called Dead Right!!! Now I must warn you that this is a very graphic story but it is very well written and is not gratuitous but accurate to real life. I personally find her stories and style refreshing and intelligent. Raven Highly Recommends! To introduce her latest story Anne has graced us with a Ramble! So take a look at her story and enjoy her Ramble below!

    • Dead Right By Anne Azel posted on The Athenaeum (Beyond Uber Alt)

    A Ramble By Anne Azel

    When I posted my first story, Amazon Encounter, I had no idea that I would still be writing fan fiction five years later. It has been an enormously successful and positive experience and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the readers for their support and interest in my work. Dead Right, which I have just posted, is my twentieth full length story.

    It is a milestone for me and also a bit of a celebration. I am very happy to find myself now publishing with Dare 2 Dream Publishers < www.limitlessdzd.net> They are extraordinary nice people who manage to have a very professional approach to the publishing of good quality and successful books while still maintaining a relaxed and happy relationship with their authors. It has been a delight working with them. I am pleased to announce that a three book set of Encounters and Journeys will soon be out. I sincerely hope that my readers will buy and enjoy this very first box set of uber stories.

    Thanks to you all, Anne Azel

    Raven Highly Recommends This story and the series.. please remember to email Anne to let her know your thoughts!

    Anne Azel's Email

    • Dark Heritage by M.E. Greska posted on Academy of Bards(Beyond Uber Alt)
      The nightmares have begun and strange things are happening. Casey Meford is a strong, self sufficient woman whose life has just spun completely out of control. Will the love of a new friend be enough to reawaken Casey's trust in herself and others as she wages a battle for her very soul? Time will tell.

    • Searching By JenX posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      When June stumbles in to Adrienne's camp, they become tentative friends. But is Adrienne who June think's she is

    • Touching Steele by JenX posted on (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Sarah is exhausted and ill after escaping the murderous Center. She ends up on Steele's plantation, but Steele is convinced that the young blonde is a spy.

    • Just Like Xena By LJ Maas posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Our Little World Series. Uberish.. A Wonderful Read .. Raven Highly Recommends!!

    • Making New Memories By LJ Maas posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Webisode 1: Making New Memories of Our Little World Series .. Must Read Raven Highly Recommends!!

    • Crossed Bows part 7 by Power Chakram on Wordscapes (Beyond Uber Alt)
      An epic British historical action adventure called Crossed Bows - A Tale of Two Robins. Set in a time when men were bold and women were bolder, it's got all the swashbuckle, romance, adventure and green tights a body could ask for.

    • Dead Right By Anne Azel posted on (Beyond Uber Alt)

    Saturday November 9, 2002

    Raven's Ravings Raven.. who else!

    Well folks its Saturday.. This is cause for celebration.. why .. well because it's Saturday and that means we have today and tomorrow to dive into the latest fiction.. or do some of you have lives?

    No matter.. I have some great fiction here for your enjoyment and I also have news that a published author is getting ready to release a new story.. yep.. you need to get caught up cause one of my favorite authors.. ok a mystery author.. that's it my only clue for now.. will be posting this week so keep an eye out here to get the latest news!

    In the mean time enjoy these lovely tales!

    • Balances By Shadowriter posted The Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)

    • Where There's Smoke part 1 by Angelrad posted on Dreamcatching (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Jo likes her life just the way it is, thank you. She loves her job as a firefighter, she loves her house, she loves the peace and quiet and she loves the fact that her life is simple, straightforward... uncomplicated. Getting new neighbours won't change that, right? Wrong.
      This is been reviewed as an don't miss story .. so check it out!

    Friday November 8, 2002

    Raven's Ravings Raven.. who else!

    Hellloooo out there.. you know I know your out there.. cause we have over 835 of you folks receiving our handy dandy email updates and then there are over 4,000 hits a day.. and I would hate to think that one of you is spending all day clicking on our site, Yes that could be fun but I would hope that you would have something more exciting to do like pulling lint from your belly button.

    Well the reason I am checking is two fold.. one.. "sniff..sniff" .. no one emails me any more.. but more importantly.. the wonderful bards who spent all their time and trouble creating scary and fun Twilight Zone fiction for you for Halloween have not received your wonderful words of thanks and encouragement!

    Yep, here I am again getting up on my soapbox... you.. yes you .. the one reading this .. I know you can read or you would not be here.. and I know you love fiction .. or you would not be here.. unless you took a left on google and were looking for more porn.. sorry no porn to speak of.. erotic fiction..yes.. :) ok YES.. but no pics to speak of.. um unless you enjoy Singer's wonderful graphics and have a little imagination .. um.. wait a minute.. getting off the subject here!

    Again I know you love the stories of the Bard's who post these fun and enjoyable works out here for all of us to enjoy for FREE.. all they ask is a little feedback .. a "Hello thanks for taking the time to share".. "Enjoyed your story".. or "Hey, please write the next chapter cause I am dying to read more" .. kind of answers to their efforts.

    Not to much to as for hours and many times weeks of selfless efforts for us Fan Fiction Nuts!

    So do me and yourselves a favor and read a story and write that Bard and say "Thanks for your efforts.. they are appreciated and enjoyed!"

    Now to show you that they love us .. here is a ton of fiction for you to enjoy.. please make sure you send a thank you to the authors .. so they know that they are read and appreciated!

    • Retirement By Fantasy posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      A spin-off of the"Lost and Found" series. The new one is "Lost and Found: Generation Next". Some new twists in Becca and Stace's lives. Stace is going through a mid-life crisis. In short, she thinks she's getting old. The body is starting to "go south", she's not sure she wants to continue at the trauma center, etc. The fact that there has been an "addition" to the family doesn't help her outlook on life. And of course her "little voice" isn't helping her frame of mind.

    • Strained By KG MacGregor posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Raven Recommends!!!

    • Scars Part 6-7 By DJ Woods posted on Academy of Bards! (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Raven Recommends!

    • Love in Photographs By Alex Tryst posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Raven Recommends!
      Two lives collide with a chance meeting at a photo shoot. When the photographer falls in love with her model, will she dare try to make her move, or will she adore her from afar? Find out in this romantic drama about finding your soul mate and realizing your destiny.

    • Silver Lining By Dsea posted on LB's Home Page (Beyond Uber Alt)

    Tuesday November 5, 2002

    Musings by Xanadu

    Hello, hello, hello! How is everyone tonight? I'm just plain cold. It is a nippy one here tonight in Colorado. My ramble will not be long tonight as I'm ready to hit the hay. Not much to read tonight, I'm afraid, so enjoy, and feed the bards!!!

  • Love in Photographs by Alex Tryst Two lives collide with a chance meeting at a photo shoot. When the photographer falls in love with her model, will she dare try to make her move, or will she adore her from afar? Find out in this romantic drama about finding your soul mate and realizing your destiny. posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)

  • Impulse: Book IV-MOVING ON. By Mezzo Installment 6 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Impulse: Book IV-MOVING ON By Mezzo Installment 7 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Poetry in Motion By Harley part 14 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Modern Crusader:Adeptus Major By PsiDragonis Part 9 posted The Academy (beyond uber alt)
    continuing story

  • Wayword Inn posted KP's Place

    Monday November 4, 2002

    enCHANTations by Mystic Maiden

    Hello all. Well, I have a bit of advice for you all. Don't watch a show with Raven that she's seen or thinks she has figured out the show because she will promptly tell you the ending of the show...then one will simply have to find a new show to watch since Raven is provenly always RIGHT! But hey, I'm not bitter....wink.

    I'm feeling much much better!! We saw Santa Clause 2 the movie tonight. Very cute! And recommended by Mystic Maiden.

    Here are some more pictures from our trip. Click here.

    We were blessed with our first snow here in Denver this week. Kd tromped and frolicked. Speaking of Kd, she was a little devil for Halloween and here is a picture of her costume. Click here.

    Well, on to your fiction....

    • Guilt By Ali Vali posted The Uber Abode (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Raven Recommends!!!

    • NEED FOR SPEED By K posted The Uber Abode (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Complete story.

    • Journals By Kim Pritekel posted The Uber Abode (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Raven Recommends.

    • Caron’s Spirit By Frau Hunter Ash and LDevin posted The Uber Abode (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Continuing story part 2.

    • Dress Blues By Goesome posted The Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Complete story. Raven Recommends

    • FIELDER’S CHOICE By Mavis Applewater posted The Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Complete story.

    • The Boy By by AC posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      I have this friend who has this problem. Everyone thinks she is straight. Not a person in the world looks at her and thinks "lesbian." She is just another girl in the world. In a man’s world. Sometimes I wish that I had that problem. Well, in a way I do...

    • Time: Clock of the Heart by Alex Tryst posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      This is the sequel to Persistence. Just when Drew and Lola are supposed to live happily ever after, their relationship is put to the ultimate test. Will they survive it, or will Lola lose her hero?

    • White Nights By Minerva posted The Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Continuing story part 57.

    • The Reef By Lois Kay posted The Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Continuing story part 9.

    • Negative Reaction By Julie Baker posted The Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Continuing story part 3.

    • Reaching A Verdict By Mavis Applewater posted The Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Complete story.

    • Blind Charade By Eveh posted The Athenaeum (Beyond Uber Alt)
      This is a continuation of Unknown Factor , Infrequent Liaisons, and Your Weakness Is Me.

    • Unknown Factor By Eveh posted The Athenaeum (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Continuing story.

    • Duende By April Hladis posted The Athenaeum (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Complete story.

    • Fire Within By Anita Louise posted The Athenaeum (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Continuing story part 6.

    • A New Beginning By Marion D Tuttle posted The Athenaeum (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Continuing story part 2.

    • Home By DS Bauden posted The Athenaeum (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Continuing story part 7. Raven Recommends!!

    • Omega's Folly By Alexiares posted The Athenaeum (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Continuing story part 1.

    • The Kindred Spirit By Moon7u posted The Athenaeum (Beyond Uber Alt)
      Continuing story part 1.