Episode 5 - Never Bet Against Alice

In this episode Althea, Flanny, Kari and special guest Feathersmmmm discuss rec's!

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Show Notes:
We were very excited to have Alice on the show. We all agree that she gives out some of the best rec's in the fandom and there was no one better to discuss this with.

Where you can find Alice (feathersmmmm).

The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton
Edward Wallbanger by feathersmmmm

Alice on Twitter

Some topics discussed:

Where do you get your recs?

Classic recs you can never go wrong with.

Rec Blogs.

Our Blog Poll

Fics Mentioned

• Becoming Bella Swan by BellaFlan
• With Teeth by talulah blue
• Our Lives Unbound by theladyingrey42
• Disk Jockeys by casket4mytears
• The Nymph and the Waterfall by Pastiche Pen
• If Love Can Light a Candle by Pastiche Pen
• The Blessing and the Curse by The Black Arrow
• In the Land of Milk and Honey (not posted anymore)
• A Murmur of Fire in the Vein by ElleCC
• Twinned by Conversed
• All I Ever Knew by Manyafandom
• The Arrangement by Manyafandom
• Pyscotic Superpowered Vampirism by Pastiche Pen
• The Introduction to Swirl and Daisy by m81170
• Nice Catch by PassionforTwilight
• Moonshadow by diamondheart...is one of the fics in The Bella & Jacob Chronicles on Twilighted
• 1001 Jacobian Nights by Amanda Wilder
• The Anonymous Series by Sin and Shame
• From Within These Walls by ericastwilight
• Paper Heart by Hezpixie
• Sex God Hair and Chocolate Orbs by tiffaninichole
• Uncomfortable by Savannah-Vee
• Monster’s Serenade by Devy-Artemis
• Swimming With Swan - FL95

Classic Rec’s

• Boycotts and Barflies by vjgm is now published as Boycotts and Barflies by Victoria Michaels
• Clipped Wings and Inked Armor by hunterhunting
• Wide Awake by AngstGoddess003
• The Lost Boys by hwimsy
• My Yes, My No by LolaShoes
• Midnight Desire by twilightzoner

Super Fics  

• Emancipation Proclamation by kharizzmatik
• Master of the Universe by Snowqueens Icedragon
• University of Edward Masen by Sebastien Robichaud
• Creature of Habit by ezrocksangel
• Just Wait by instantkarmagirl
• Clipped Wings and Inked Armor by hunterhunting
• Wide Awake by AngstGoddess003
• The Lost Boys by hwimsy

Great Vamp AU Rec’s

• Night Must Fall by katinki
• Dark Minds and Twisted Games by katinki
• Carpe Noctem Fiat Lux by queen of grey
• I Know You by hmonster4
• Last Rights by halojones
• Daedalus in Exile by EZRocksAngel
• Crushed Seraphim by mrstheking
• The Fallout by OCDindeed
• Goodnight, Noises Everywhere by Fiesty Y. Beden

Rec Sites Mentioned

• Twigasm
• Temptation Podcast
• The Lazy Yet Discerning Ficster
• Perv Pack Smut Shack
• The Fictionators
• A Different Forest
• Giggle Snort
• Pastiche Pen’s Rec List

Episode 4 - Fics That Rock

In this episode Althea, Flanny, Jess and Kari discuss music in fic.

Some of our discussion questions:

• How does music help enhance the fic reading experience?
• Have you found any favorite songs from author's playlists?
• What are your favorite fics with music as a central theme?

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Fics Discussed in this Episode:

A Lesson in Release by lillie cullen
An Angry Man by katinki
And With Thee Fade Away Derdiru oFaolian
Bella Voce by Morgan Locklear
Closer by teambella23
Daniel Gale: Cumming to America by danielgaleh00rs
Darkness by cherry.blossomz
Disk Jockeys by casket4mytears
Emancipation Proclamation by Kharizzmatik
Empty Panes and Pretty Things by AydenMorgen
Ex Factor by teambella23
Facebook Friends by GreenPuma
Get Me to You by chicklette
Hold On by todream
I Love LA by feathersmmmm - published as The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton
Innocence is Dripping Red by EchoesofTwilight
Just Wait by InstantKarmaGirl
La canzone della Bella Cigna by philadelphic
Off Limits by lexiecullen17
Our Lives Unbound by ladyingrey42
Paper Heart by Hezpixie
Raw and Rosy by tuesdaymidnight
Revelry by TeamBella23
Stay by CrimsonMarie
The Hood by Yogagal
The List by LauraACullen
The Lost Boys by hwimsey
The Ride by aylah50
Tropic of Virgo by in.a.blue.bathrobe
Wide Awake by angstgoddess003
You Get Me Closer to God by americnxidiot

Songs Mentioned in this Episode:

Even Flow by Pearl Jam
Baby Don’t Cry by 2Pac
Be My Only by FM Radio
Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven
Bob Cagen
Casket for My Tears
Closer by Kings of Leon
Closer by Nine Inch Nails
Coming to America by Neil Diamond
I Want You by Elvis Costello
Fat Bottom Girls by Queen
If I Could I Would by Phish
Happiness is a Warm Gun by Beatles
Hold On by Sarah McLachlan
Hold On by Wilson Phillips
Lollipop by Framing Hanley
Me and My Girlfriend by 2Pac
Me and My Girlfriend by JayZ and Beyonce
Over and Over by Tim McGraw and Nelly
Smack My Bitch Up by Prodigy
Squeeze My Lemon by Led Zeppellen
Tragically Hip
We’ve Got Tonight by Kenny Rogers

Playlists Mentioned in this Episode:

The Hood playlist
Daniel Gale playlist
The Ride playlists
Tropic of Virgo playlist

We discuss Lloyd Dobler-esque associations between music and fic. THIS reenactment is for those who aren't familiar with the John Cusack movie, Say Anything.


>>>> As an extension of the MUSIC in Fic episode, checkout our Straight to the Vein episode that goes deep on Tropic of Virgo by in.a.blue.bathrobe

>>>> Got more recs of great music in fic? Leave us a comment and hook us up!

Don't forget to check out Althea's Blog for great fic rec's in a completely organized manner :)

Episode 3 - Ain't Nothing But a Reader Thang

Just a Reader: How important readers are to the fandom.

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In our third episode, Althea, Flanny, Jess and Kari welcome our guest Squalloogal to discuss how important readers are to the TwiFic community. Far more than the reviews we leave, which are essential to an author’s motivation, readers can communicate with authors, and each other, through twitter and forums. And we didn’t forget to talk about how monumental The Fandom Gives Back is!

Blog Poll

Twifiend Thoughts

We asked you guys to tell us the ways that readers contribute to the community, and here are some of your answers:

twificreader said, “By reviewing and sharing their favorite stories with each other. Oh, and sharing in the ridiculous twitter banter.”

Noble Korhedron said, “Giving polite critical reviews, being fans of works, giving people the reward of knowing stories are appreciated.”

Hezpixie said, “Oh Jesus, they're what make the community what it is! Ok, well, authors do too, but without readers, where the hell would we be? They are the lifeblood of the Twific community, IMO. The readers don't have to worry about writing their own stuff so they can (and do!) dedicate their time to getting word out about good fic, making banners/blinkies/etc, and reviewing religiously to give us author's more motivation to keep writing. They act as our betas, our pre-readers, and our hand-holders, our cheerleaders, and our biggest fans. They start threads, leave comments, create blogs, record podcasts, create awards, nominate us for awards, and vote for us in awards. Seriously... is there anything these readers DON'T do?”

LittleLea05 said, “Help pimp out stories they like that they think people should read.

Readers can also be pre-readers for authors.”

Edmazing said, “Readers fall in love with the stories and want to share that love with everyone we can! We gush about the boy that we can't get enough of and seek solace from our ff friends when he breaks our hearts. Just about every story I've read has been become somebody recc'd it, reviewed it, or nominated it somewhere or other. And, in turn, every story I've fallen head over heels for I've told somebody about.”

cathyl1226 said, “reviews, reviews, reviews.  and beta”

Myg said, “Fic readers are amazing contributors to my creative process. [They’ve] come up with theories and ideas and seen things in my story and my characters I never knew were there…They really taught me a lot about my own writing!” 

Robzsinger said, “I blog about different stories I have read (try to pimp the story to others or share thoughts with fans who have also read the story).  But I write about them  mainly because I enjoyed reading them so. 

I also contribute by reading a lot of fan fiction;) 

Participating in FGB."

Skeezon said, “Well, of course there are all the donations to FGB!

Also, readers are the ones who keep ff alive. They are impassioned by the stories, which encourages them share with their friends, discuss and debate theories and keep authors on track by holding them accountable for their writing.”

An anonymous reader said, “We keep the authors motivated.”

SuzsPetals said, “Twific has inspired fans to try their hand at writing when they might not have otherwise. For the most part, Twific readers are the most generous, encouraging people out there. If you're interested in pursuing writing outside of the fandom, it can be a great place to try it out in a safe, supportive environment. It might not always be be indicative of the 'real world' but it can still be a learning experience. At the extreme, readers who trash or 'flame' a writer don't get the spirit of Twific and should look over their shoulders for Karma. She's a bitch.”

fictionfandnb said, “Readers are a story's life support. When a writer is at the end of her rope, a reader can pop up and say absolutely anything, and all of a sudden, "We've got a pulse!"”

JustineNicole6 said, “I think the readers can contribute by reviewing honestly. It lets the author know what they're doing right/wrong. Not to mention, it's a great feeling for the author when people take the time to let them know what they think.”

AmelieGee tweeted (and louisabecks retweeted), “Readers give the support to the authors. Getting love encourages me to keep going. Close bonds form that last beyond the fic.”

Fic Discussions:

            *Abbracciare il Cantante by Bratty-Vamp

            *A Life Extraordinary by LolaShoes

            *A Vow of Strongest Stone by hmonster4

            *Becoming Bella Swan by BellaFlan

            *Bella Hale by JulesSC

            *Bella Voce by Morgan Locklear

            *Crushed Seraphim by Mrs.TheKing

            *Daniel Gale: Cumming to America by danielgaleh00rs

            *Emancipation Proclamation by kharizzmatic

            *Get Me to You by Chicklette

            *Hide and Drink by Savage7289

            *How to Seduce a Werewolf by leelater

            *In the Blink of an Eye by thatwritr

            *Master of the Universe by Snowqueens Icedragon

            *Only Human by Amethyst Jackson

            *Osa Bella by Myg

*Seventeen Cakes - vanessarae
*Somewhere in Between by kassiah

            *Stranger Than Fiction by MasenVixen

            *Swirl and Daisy by m81170

            *The Blessing and The Curse by The Black Arrow

            *The University of Edward Masen by SebastienRobichaud

            *Twinned by Conversed

            *Wide Awake by AngstGoddess003

Squalloogal’s (Squally’s) favorite list on FF.net.

The interview with Stephenie Meyer we discussed.

Stay tuned for more pimpin’!