Wednesday September 25 2002

Musings By Xanadu

Good evening, all. So how was your Tuesday? See, we're heading into Wednesday, which makes me extremely happy. Wednesday is the big sister to Thursday, which in turn leads to Friday, and the last day of hell, er, work. Yes, there is method to my madness. I think.

Do any of you have pets out there? Of course you do. Well I'd like to tell you a little bit about mine. I have two cats, Sebastian, three years old, and Emily, a year and a few months. Now, they're both crazy, as cats tend to be, but their cool nonetheless. Last weekend my girl friend, Alexa and I took Sebastian, a long-haired furball, to PetSmart to have him shaved. See, Bubba, as he's called, does not like to be bathed, and even the most dedicated of brushers cannot keep the matts out of his fur. So now he has this mane of hair around his neck and face, puffy from finally being clean, then this skinny, scrawny little body with no fur! It's quite funny.

Anyway, just thought all of you should know. So now I get to do a bit of shameless advertisement for my new site that a wonderful person and bard named F.C. Barnes, did for me. I think you all should really go. (grin) Alright, on to the fiction.

Tuesday September 24 2002

Musings ByXanadu

Hello, all. I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Xanadu to all you uber story goers. To all you readers, I'm better known as Kim Pritekel. I will be your poster, and muser for tonight. I ask that if you wish to send any comments my way about what an awful job I'm doing at rambling, please do semd them to the Xanadu address above. Thank you ever so much, and here are some lovely stories for your reading pleasure.

Monday September 23 2002

enCHANTations by Mystic Maiden

Oh JOY! The first day of Autumn is here!! One of my favorite times of the year! I'm so looking forward to going up into the Rocky Mountains and seeing all the colorful changes of the season! A horseback ride is definitely in order. If anyone is interested in some beautiful Colorado scenery pictures, just let me know.

Kd, my dog, is looking forward to the first snow fall....so am I. =)

~ go wiggle your toes in some cool stream water before it gets too cold ~

wink wink

Mystic Maiden

• Beneath the Brambles ) By Lady Savay Part 31 posted (Academy of Bards) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

• Convergence: Season Two By Blitzgal Episode 202 Lamentation posted (Convergence Virtual Television Series) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

• Ripples in Time By Lois Kay and cbar Part 9 posted (Academy of Bards) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

• Full Steam Ahead Impulse:Book 3 By Mezzo Part 14 posted (What's Ya Poison) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

• Convergence: Season Two By Blitzgal Episode 201 Homecoming posted (Convergence Virtual Television Series) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

• Iron Rose Bleedingthrough Part 22 (Complete) - by Anne Azel posted (Amazon Trails) (beyond uber alt)
  

• Dubois Chronicles by David J. Duncan It has been a successful first semester for the Duboises and their students. Towards the end, they plan a long overdue party for Miranda. However, what do the Fates have in store for them? How does Nai-Jin's vision affect this? And what will the GSA pull in their aim to get revenge? posted (Academy of Bards) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

• That Thursday Afternoon from the Wednesday Afternoon Series by Mavis Applewater Now that they have been reunited Brenna & Geyla still have to face the past. posted (Academy of Bards) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

• One of Impulse: Book III-FULL STEAM AHEAD By Mezzo posted (Academy of Bards) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

• Ripples in Time By Lois Kay and Cbar posted (Academy of Bards) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

• Amicus Humani Generisby SB Zarben posted (Academy of Bards) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

• Something More Than This by Ariel posted (Academy of Bards) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

• The Body Guard By Mavis Applewater A security specialist is assigned to protect a temperamental actress. posted (Academy of Bards) (beyond uber alt)
  

• The Repairwoman By Mavis Applewater Things heat up for Sandy when her air conditioner breaks. posted (Academy of Bards) (beyond uber alt)
  

• Memory Lane by Mavis Applewater posted (The Bard's Corner) (beyond uber alt)
  Complete

• Full Steam Ahead by Mezzo posted (The Bard's Corner) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

• Agape by Mayt posted (The Bard's Corner) (beyond uber alt)
  continuing story

Special thanks to XANADU for all her help!!~~MM

Tuesday September 16 2002 ~=0

enCHANTations by Mystic Maiden

HEEEY! I see we all made it thru Friday the 13th!!

As our superstitions ran rampant I had my first bard grace me with my first ramble, here she is....

:::calling off stage left:::.....Zarben.....oh.....!!! S.B. ZARBEN !!!........your audience awaits!

Ah! Here we go!

Well hello again all you Beyond Uber readers. Now, I know what you're thinking, you just only recently had to suffer through one of my rambles during Raven's marathon post of bards during the Feed the Bards month so why am I doing it again so soon? I'll tell you.

When Mystic Maiden (or MM as she signs her e-mails) posted her first post... hehe, that sounds funny... anyway, when she did and admitted to being a 'fanfic virgin' and asked for recommendations, well, I just had to answer that call for help. So I did, and imagine my surprise when she wrote back and not only knew who I was but told me that A Soldier's Peace is on Raven's must read list. That felt good... a little ego stroking never hurt anyone, right? Right. So MM asked me if I'd do her the honour of being the first bard to ramble on her post. Now how could I turn that down? (Personally, I think she planned the ego stroking all along so I wouldn't say no) So that is how we all came to be here right now, reading this.

Hmm... what else to say? I suppose I could tell you a bit about myself. I'm a Canadian, have been all my life. (Albertan, if that means anything to you folks) I am something of a history buff, more focusing on the ancient Roman and Greek, Egyptain, and Mayan cultures. And medieval times, those are sooo cool. I also have an interest in the world wars and revolutions (French, Russian etc). I have two cats and one dog, all with very strange and unique personalties. Actually, Ranelle's cat Terkers in A Soldier's Peace is somewhat modeled after one of my cats both in looks and behaviour. She's a very odd creature that one, makes for a lot of laughs. I'm not really into sports although I do enjoy hockey games and playing basketball. To watch any other sport seems incredibly dull. I really don't think I'm that interesting of a person so I think I'll end my ramble here. But if you do have some burning curiosity you can always e-mail me and I'll probably, nine times out of ten, answer you... the question, not the e-mail. I always answer my e-mails.

With that in mind, my addy is zarben314@hotmail.com and I'm always anxious to hear from readers.

S.B. Zarben

http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/sbzarben

:::sing song::: THANK YOU, thank you so much! That's the nicest thing anyone's ever done for me! :::sing song:::

wink wink

Enjoy your stories that follow! See ya again soon!

Mystic Maiden

• Tie Break Part 20 By Bonnie posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Poetry in Motionn Part 11 By Harley posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Come, Sisters, Come By By F C Barnes posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Caution: Under Construction Part 40 By Vertigo posted Vertigo's World (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story. Raven Highly Recommends

• Unlimited Sexual Favors Part 3 Conclusion By Cephalgia and MJ posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Life Class By Littlespit's posted Athenaeum(Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Capon's Savage By Larisa posted Athenaeum (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story. Raven Recommends

• Dress Blues By Goesome posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  This is a story of life in the aftermath of 9/11 and the business of trying to move on with a life you didn't expect to lead. Although obviously full of angst, it's also a love story that chronicles the lives of Sarah and Kelly from the day they met until the present.
  This story is fiction but touching none the less and a brief tribute to those who lost so much on 9/11/01. Raven Highly Recommends!

• Reflections on September 11th, 2001 By L. Crystal Michallet-Romero posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  An original story, composed on the day of a national tragedy, which causes the author to reflect upon the infamous tale of the Zoot Suit Riots which took place in Los Angeles during World War II.

• Modern Crusader:Adeptus Major part 1 By PsiDragonis posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Ripples in Time part 8 By Lois Kay and Cbaar posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Full Steam Ahead Impulse Book 3 Part 11 By Mezzo posted What's Ya Poison (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Lessons Part 15 By Kim Pritekel posted on What's Ya Poison (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story. Raven Recommends!

• Unlimited Sexual Favors Part 2 By Cephalgia and MJ posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story. Raven Recommends

• Come Sister Come part 9-10 By Scouterpup posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Time's Fell Hand Part 8 By L.J. Maas posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story. Raven Highly Recommends

• TSummer of Need By J. W. Heart posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  The need for a summer job leads Trace home. What she finds will alter two lives. What she loses may change her forever.

• Silence By Grit Jahning posted on Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  She almost lost her soul once. But this time she was going to make sure that it would never happen again. And if that meant conquering Greece and half the world to do it - so be it. This one could be considered an alternative ending to Falling. It isn't, really, but it does pick up an idea from that story

• Game, Set and Match Part 3 By Ali Vali posted on Wordscape's Mystery & Thriller pages Beyond Uber Alt)
  Welcome to the world of women's tennis. Parker King is riding high after winning the prestigious Wimbeldon tournament only to be shot down by a feisty airline pilot named Emily Parish. King Kong as Parker is known on the court falls hard, but will it be because of the person that wants to kill her or for love?
  Raven Recommends!

• Body and Soulby Lariel posted on Wordscapes Mystery & Thriller pages (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Angelus has a mystery to solve, and the outcome could mean the difference between salvation and damnation. There's a lot at stake - but all she wants is to be left alone to live a normal life.
  Raven Recommends!

Tuesday, September 10, 2002

Howdy all you fan fiction nutballs! Hope you all had a great weekend!

We have some wonderful new fiction and new authors to introduce tonight but before we get on with the fiction reading marathon I have a nice ramble from

Mezzo!!!

Hey there Raven, thanks for inviting me to ramble. I can’t tell you how honored I am that you invited me. I don’t know where to begin so I’ll just start at the beginning. (Well here goes nothing…)

About three years ago, I stumbled on a show that no one here has ever heard about called…….. Xena: Warrior Princess. LOL…(Wink, Wink)

And it really sparked something in me that I had spent years turning off. My imagination had always been such a fertile ground as a child and when RL took hold of me, I somehow left my inner child behind. That was until Xena. It wasn’t the fight scenes so much as the connection between our two ladies that affected me. And then there were these life lessons that the two learned together that caused me to ask some important questions in my own life. Week after week I would tune in, in hopes to see that spark the two characters shared or spy some deep life lesson that the producers and writers wanted to convey. When the show didn’t give me what I wanted, then I’d tune in the next week to see if maybe Xena and Gabrielle would have a poignant scene of some sort. The producers were great in stringing me along. Playing with my emotions and toying with my imagination. There lies their genius and there in lies the rub. However through it all, I felt like I was missing something. That the characters were stunted and forced to conform to what commercial T.V. would allow- the politics of our time not allowing them to grow to their full potential.

By accident one day, I came across a link to the world of fan fiction and I finally found what I was looking for. A world that was uncensored and bursting with stories about what I had craved to see happen on the show. And from that day on I was hooked. Logging on day after day until my significant other came and begged me to come to bed, I would go to sleep at night with Xena and Gabrielle on the brain.

Then I came across the world of Uber/Alt stories and I had reached a point of no return. I was amazed at the amount of talent that the Xenaverse possessed and began to read these amazing stories that had nothing to do with the show. I loved how the authors would spin their tales and make me laugh, bring me to tears helping me to escape at a time when escape was exactly what I needed. After reading an endless amount of stories, the idea of writing my own kept flashing in my head and one morning I decided to turn on my computer and see where my imagination would take me. That first initial day, I wrote for twelve hours straight and felt more alive than I had felt in years.

Since then, my story” Impulse” has given me an opportunity to discover a world that I may never see in person and connect in a way that I sometimes wish I could achieve in my own relationships. Tori and Brett are in no way autobiographical, except for the fact that I live close to the city. What I love most about them is the tenderness that they share. A true test to make sure that my characters are connecting on a personal level is if I’m affected in the way that I hope the readers will be. I try really hard to find the truth in my writing and when I think I’ve hit upon the honesty of the moment, then I feel a real sense of satisfaction. As I write, I cry along with my characters and laugh just as deeply. I also try to do the research, although at times, the information out there can be overwhelming. But after I gather all the information, I pretty much throw it all away. I try to digest what I’ve learned so it becomes organic and if it comes out naturally in my writing, then it’s a keeper. I don’t limit myself to factual places and realistic situations mainly because this story is meant to be an escape and a place where I can go to roam freely without limits or boundaries. I think the worst thing I can do is limit myself when I’m in the creative process. It puts a real damper on the whole thing, so I try to stay open throughout it. I’ve also learned to stop writing when I’m tired. I’ve woken up too many times only to read that I’ve written quite a bit of hogwash the night before. So I’ve stopped writing past my bedtime unless I’m so into what I’m doing that I can’t step away. And lastly, whenever I’m done a writing session, I thank my inner child for coming out to play because I so missed her when she was gone.

I can’t believe how wonderful everyone has been since I’ve released the story. People from all over the world have written and been so kind. When I first sat down in front of my computer, I had no idea where this would lead me. And now I know I’m not alone. I can’t tell you how everyone’s feedback has inspired and pushed me to continue. It’s an amazing feeling when someone takes the time to let you know that your story has given them a bit of enjoyment.

I would also like to thank Beyond Uber and sites like these for their tireless efforts in providing a venue in which we can all come to be entertained. And to the many Bards out there that test their wings everyday. Your work is greatly appreciated. Again, thank you to everyone out there for your support. As long as the ideas keep coming, I promise to keep writing.

Take care and happy reading and writing,

Mezzo Mezzo’s email :) Be sure to take a look at Mezzo’s Impulse series which can be found at :

• Impule Book 1 After all is Said

Now on with more great fiction!!!!

• Unlimited Sexual Favors by Cephalgia and MJ posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Good friends Wilder McNeil and Darcy Gardner make a bet and the heated competition teaches them it's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.
  Raven HIGHLY Recommends this treat from a couple of my favorite authors!!

• Collection Plate part 6-7 by Killian and Shasa and Moonlight Soak posted Kindred Spirit Lodge Homepage (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Modern Crusaders: Adeptus Major By PsiDraconis posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  While touring Europe, Evelynne deMolay, heir to the throne of Atlantis, is saved from an assassin‚s bullet by a mysterious young woman who is more than she seems. While helping to nurse each other back to health, they will each be forced to stretch their minds, and see the world in a new way. The world, however, is not always so accommodating. Adeptus Major is the first in a planned series.

• Fate part 1-11 By Kaia posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story. Raven HIGHLY Recommends

• Hyacinth - by angharad governal posted Amazon Trails (Beyond Uber Alt)
  

• War of the Vampires - Part VII - z by Katia N. Rui posted on Amazon Trails (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• A Sibling's Rivalry - Part II - by Katia N. Ruiz posted Amazon Trails (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• I Want By Taleweaver posted on Blondi's Writing Works (Beyond Uber Alt)
  A little different but you may enjoy!!

Monday, September 9, 2002

Thank you for all the help, suggestions, and general friendly exchanges I have received since my first post here @beyonduber! You are truly 'nut balls'....I mean....GREAT FOLKS! =0 Thou it's true that I'm not much of a reader but more of an artist, I will have to get to some of this fan fiction and see what all the rave is about.

This coming week will be a week of reflection and remembrance. My wish for you is Peace. Peace, love and knowledge in your hearts and daily lives. Peace so that we will continue to heal. Love so that we can pass the healing on. Knowledge that we live in the best country in the world. A country of a peace loving society that won't put up with the hate mongering individuals/societies of the world. We still have work to do here at home on this subject however. So my challenge for all of you this week is for you to give a bit of love out to someone you normally would not have. This could be as simple as a genuine hello to a stranger or it could be giving a meal to someone who might would go without. A simple hello and smile has more of an impact than you might think.

Now, lets frolic and play...:::wink wink:::...the forest fairies are calling us!

First of all I want to introduce you to a group out of Canada that would like any and everyone who is interested in Uber to check them out and join them. You don't have to be Canadian to join in the fun! So check them out.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Canadian_Uber_Addicts/

• The Homecoming, Chapter 31 and 32 By JTD posted on JTD's website(Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Pathfinder By Windstar and At3sparky posted The Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story part 1.

• Beyond the Xena Scrolls By Nance Gice posted The Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  This mini series takes you on an incredible journey with Janis Covington and Melinda Pappas in the months after they discovered the Xena Scrolls. You will learn about the hidden story within the scrolls. Find out why there was only a single chakram in the Xena Scrolls tomb. And what about Ares? How did he escape his 20th Century prison?

• Lessons By Kim Pritekel with Alexa Hoffman posted The Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story part 14. Raven Highly Recommends

• Impulse: Book Three FULL STEAM AHEAD By Mezzo posted The Academy of Bards(Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story part 10.

• THE BRASS RING By Mavis Applewater posted The Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story part 29 conclusion.

• Hyacinth By angharad governal posted Amazon Trails (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Complete story.

• Code Blue By KatLyn posted Amazon Trails (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story part 21 & 22. Raven Recommends

• Game, Set and Match, Part 2 By Ali Vali posted Wordscape (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Welcome to the world of women's tennis. Parker King is riding high after winning the prestigious Wimbeldon tournament only to be shot down by a feisty airline pilot named Emily Parish. King Kong as Parker is known on the court falls hard, but will it be because of the person that wants to kill her or for love? Raven Highly Recommends

• Body and Soul part 4 By Lariel posted Wordscape (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Angelus has a mystery to solve, and the outcome could mean the difference between salvation and damnation. There's a lot at stake - but all she wants is to be left alone to live a normal life.

• Blue Mountain Smokies By Koda posted on Koda Graystone's website(Beyond Uber Alt)
  Rayven a wildlife photographer and journalist returns to claim her ranch, while Jaxon Segreto, Chief of the elite firefighter team Blue Mountain Smokies does some soul searching.

• Voices Carry By Stacia Seaman posted on Mary D's (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Primal Touch, Part 6 By Amber posted Academy of Bards(Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Deconstructing the Box, Parts 1 and 2 By Kel posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  

• Dreams, Part 25 By ROCshadow posted ROCshadow's Corner(Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Caution: Under Construction, Part 39 By Vertigo posted Vertigo's World(Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story. Raven Highly Recommends

• Learning Curves, Part 5 Book 4 The Healing Series By K Darblyne posted Amazon Nation (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

Friday September 6, 2002

Good Evening Folks!

I would like to first like to thank those of you who emailed Mystic Maiden to welcome her to the site. She is a very talented individual and we have planned some treats for the site and for you to enjoy in the coming weeks!
As Mystic Maiden is more of a web designer and artist she could use your help with reviews of stories that are new and any recommendations of current tales you have enjoyed so that she may let the fans know some of the not to miss fiction! So be sure to email her at mysticmaiden@attbi.com !

Now for a wonderful ramble from Carole Giorgio

Hello to All:

Raven has asked me to participate in her large undertaking of getting bards to ramble. I don’t think she realizes that that’s what most of us do quite naturally and on a daily basis; somehow it just happens to turn into stories

Let me ramble a little more now and tell you how destiny played a part in the birth of Laguna Nights, Sedona Rain, and my X&G series.

To begin . . . never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined the impact that going to the 1999 Xena Convention would have on my life. I was sitting in an uncomfortable seat, very near the last row of the gold section at the Pasadena Convention. I was grumbling that I had purchased my tickets within the first 10 minutes of them being put on sale and that I was sitting in almost the last row . . . I already said that, didn’t I? Well, I was angry, especially when the lady who was sitting in front of me said she had ordered her tickets three days after they went on sale, and she was seated in front of me! Needless to say the complaining turned into a conversation. After all, what else do you have to do while waiting patiently for your row to be called so you can get a signed autograph or two? I told this person, who I shall call, Jeanne (because that’s her name [g) that I was a late bloomer to the Xena scene, but I was quickly catching up and was already as obsessive as the next Xenite. From there the conversation turned to FanFic (Excuse me? I queried. What in Tarnation is FanFic?). That question opened the floodgates, and I received an earful of everything that was happening on the Internet in the area of fan writing. Near the end of the conversation, I mumbled something to the extent that I could write a little and that it sounded like it might be fun but that I had no idea how to begin. By the time I was finished talking with Jeanne, I had a very good idea as how to begin (g). I went home from the convention, sat down at my computer and began writing a story that, 411 pages later became known as Laguna Nights (actually it was known as Laguna Nights about 20 pages later, but became the published version at 411 pages (g). Sedona Rain is the continuation of that story and now there is a third book in the writing. As to the origin of my X&G stories, they were begun at the prompting of a few friends, along with the horrible vision of Xena hitting Gabrielle in the head with the chakram. I needed to get that picture out of my head and writing my own version seemed to be the idea solution––I had no idea it was going to turn into the series of stories entitled New Beginnings.

Here it is three years later, and I’m still writing and talking to hundreds of people via the Internet, people that I have come to know as friends and even as family. As I type, the editing on my second book, Sedona Rain, is in progress. The editing was initiated by the fact that I was writing along, not paying any particular attention to the length of the story that Alex and Samantha were relating to me and trying finish chapter 20. I think my muse put a thought in my head to check the number of pages that the story was claiming. Ouch! 575 pages and chapter 20 was not even included. No way could I put all that into one book! So, for those of you following the story, guess what? You’ve already finished reading it and are now four chapters into the next book in the saga with the tentative title California Gold. I promise to clean things up on the sites and inform everyone properly as soon as I make the needed transitions.

Consequently, and to bring this rambling to a close, had I not received rotten seating at the Con in 1999 and had I not gotten into a long discussion with Jeanne, I would never have discovered FanFiction nor would I be writing this piece on Raven’s site today. In essence, I thank the gods for terrible seating (yeah, and Creation, I guess (g). which prompted the fortuitous meeting between me and one of my favorite people. And I thank all of you who read my work and those who let me know how much you appreciate my muse and the time and effort I put into my writing. It’s great to belong to such an extended family, and I consider myself extremely blessed.

Please email Carole at : WomynBard@aol.com

Also visit her site and enjoy her stories at: Carole Giorgio's Myth-Reality www.SedonaRain.com Raven Recommends!!!

Now on with the fiction for the evening!!!

• Full Steam Ahead - parts 8-9 By Mezzo posted The Bard's Corner (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Pathfinder By At3sparky posted Merwolf's Academy (Original Alt)
  Continuing story. The Coalition and Republic have fought two wars already, and a third looms on the horizon. When an alien ship forces two ships from each side to depend on each other for survival, will the crews learn to overcome their hate?

• Loves Many Blessings By Psyche_B posted Merwolf's Academy (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story. Danni and Brie pull together as the birth of twins nears, while forces continue to try to rip them apart.

• The Further Adventures of Janice & Mel: Terror In The Amazon By Rachel2 posted The Bard's Corner (Jan/Mel )
  Continuing story.

Tuesday September 3, 2002

Mystic Maiden!!!

Mystic Maiden will be assisting in posting as well as helping me in making new improvements and lovely suprises for all of you to enjoy! So keep an eye on the site for changes in the next few weeks!

For now I turn today's post over to MYSTIC MAIDEN!!!! Make her feel welcome!!

enCHANTations by Mystic Maiden

Thank you, Raven!

I'm very excited to be joining you here at Beyond Uber!! I've been told about several rules to this site.

Rule 1: Raven is always right.
I have experienced this rule first hand and know it is actually true....SCAREY but TRUE.

Rule 2: Everyone who posts must have children.
Therefore I must inform you of my 2 beautiful girls. Kd (pronounced - Katie), a 9yr old Blue Merle - Austrailian Shepherd and a 10yr old grey and white ally cat named Sydney. You may be asking why my cats name is Sydney. Well, she has the Austrailian continent across her face.

Rule 3: I must tell you a bit about myself. :::being poked and proded by Raven:::
OK.....so.....here ya go.....

I find myself in my 10th year in the beautiful state of Colorado, a happy transplant from Louisiana. Being the computer geek that I am, pocket protector and all, Raven thought I would be a useful addition to her site. :::Raven snickering in the corner:::......:::SUCKER written across Mystic Maiden's forehead:::

In addition to the posts that I will be helping Raven with, you will also be seeing a bit of my
CREATIVE DIMENSIONS added to the site. :::Raven with whip and chair::: Apparently I have to get moving on this ASAP!

Last but definiately not least:

Rule 4: I must learn to love Fan Fiction.
I am very much a virgin to Fan Fiction. I would like to put a plea out to all you experts, [(fan fiction nut balls) ...ok, so, Raven made me say that] your reviews, recommendations and story notices would be GREATLY appreciated! Please just email me at mysticmaiden@attbi.com and let me know of your favorite stories...or just to chat...your ramblings will be read and responses will be quick.

So concludes the rules .... until further notice by Raven...

I know you all are biten' at the bit to get to your new latest and greatest fiction so I will shut up and get on with it...

ENJOY!!

• Hawkeye's Trip By Ri posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Hawkeye wakes up after he is injured to find that he is not in Kansas anymore. When he looks into compassionate Ice blue eyes and sees the ancient clothes he sure he has gone over the rainbow.

• Poetry in Motion part 10 By Harley posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Primal Touch - Parts 4 - 5 By Amber posted Mary D's (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Full Steam Ahead Impulse:Book 3 part 8 & 9 By Mezzo posted What's Ya Poison (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Child of Love By Psyche_b posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Summary Pending.

• The Family That Love Built By Psyche_b posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Summary Pending.

• Amicus Humani Generis part 6 By SB Zarben posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Tie Break part 19 By Bonnie posted Academy of Bards (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Lessons part 13 By Kimberly Pritekel posted What's Ya Poison (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• 409 Chapter 2 By Lady Savay posted on Lady Savay's Salon (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Come Sister Come Chapter 10 By F.C. Barnes posted on Lady Savay's Salon (Beyond Uber Alt)
  Continuing story.

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