REC: In Your World by SoLostInTwilight

Find her on Twitter @holdmeRansom

Summary:

Bella is running from her life when it takes an unexpected detour, To Amish Country in rural Iowa where she finds sanctuary with a caring family. And meets a man who draws her into his world. Welcome to the world of Amishward.

I love this fic. The innocence and purity of the characters tugs at your heart. This life is the exact opposite of everything that Bella knows. She felt like an outsider in her life and now that she has found where she belongs, she has to fight against others who view her as an outsider. She is brave and strong in situations that would make most people crumble. This is a must read!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6811278/1/

Thank you @Shattered1025 for the rec!

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Thank you @BloodOfYourLips for pointing this out to me. ~@Shattered1025

Are You Really Boo Hoo’ing The Tears?

By @Credoroza


I am sitting here this evening writing my column which is due in a week and  have  my TL open on twitter, always watching what goes on in the world of fandom, as that is what I write about, when a tweet comes across commenting on a FF story with 27K + reviews and how is that possible? Well, I keep abreast of all things fandom pretty much and knew exactly what story was being referred too. And it’s simple, it’s the bandwagon effect. It happens every once in awhile, thank goodness not to often, it’s discouraging to other writers and inflames the fandom, but it does happen.


Don’t get me wrong, the 27K writer is a very good writer. Usual review count is 4 - 5K for previous stories, outstanding for any story. But to take the jump in reviews, well there are things that caused it and sad to say, it wasn’t the story. Be that as it may,  these things happen.


What really bothered me though was the writers blog posting about a WIP with over 10K reviews. She made the statement that her heart wasn’t in it to continue but would not abandon the story and that the negativity in the reviews was disheartening. With over 10K in reviews, how  many were negative? Not that many, I’ve checked. But the ones that were negative were due to the writers choice to stretch the level of anxiety in the story feigning angst. There was no underlying hope in the anxiety and it had been going on for the past 5 chapters. People are getting annoyed. They aren’t looking for fluff, they are looking for understanding. They are looking for a shred of realism. And though fiction, that doesn’t excuse the responsibility for a form of realism. 


When you pick and choose history, when you pick and chose how far to go tearing the characters up leaving your audience with the feeling you have no way back that makes sense other than, poof, all is OK now and then readily admit the story isn’t flowing, well the negativity will come. Keep in mind, these reviewers are not your normal following. These are people that were brought in on the bandwagon. They just aren’t going for your style of writing and letting you know it. This is what happens when the bandwagon comes rolling in. It is as simple as that. So to post on your blog, is just adding grease to axle wheels of the bandwagon. And frankly, I am stunned that it was commented on. 


So when the bandwagon comes rolling in, you need to go with the flow and not watch your numbers climb. Not go so far out on a limb that your lose sight of your story. And certainly not boo hoo on your blog inciting even more hype. 


Normally I don’t rant about a writer. I am more inclined to poke readers who leave ridiculous reviews and you know by those reviews, they are skimming the story because the reviews make no sense. But this just irked me beyond normalcy. Come on, really? A writer can write what they want, but when their fan base skyrockets, there are reasons. So no boo hoo’ing. Write what you  want, but no blogging the tears. It’s offensive and I am certain it irritates the other writers in the fandom as well. That is all, rant over.

REC: You Redeem Me by ANHanninen

Find her on Twitter @ANHanninen

Summary:

Dr. Carlisle Cullen moves from the big city to Forks as a favor to

his best friend, Edward. Though he misses his old life, can the presence of

Edward's sister, Esme, in his new life make him a new man?

I believe there are great stories that's aren't Edward and Bella, and I like to think this may be one of them. I hope people read and enjoy. This story will keep you on your toes, make you smile, laugh, and possibly get a little teary-eyed.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6905519/1/You_Redeem_Me

Thank you @ANHanninen for the rec!

REC: Feral Blood by Blood Of Your Lips

Find her on Twitter @BloodOfYourLips

Summary:

Bella learns that Carlisle is her mate, and she helps him accept his feral nature, giving him the gift of her blood. Carlisle/Bella love story that follows their intense mating, leadership of the Cullen Clan and the struggles they face as Alphas. This is a powerful and unique look at vampire mating and love from Bella's POV.

For the first time ever, I started following a story that was an OCC pairing. Horrors upon horrors, me? I am a Twilight purist. If it is not Edward and Bella, I am not interested. And I am sure there are a great many wonderful OCC pairing stories, they just aren't for me. Not my thing.

To my surprise and shock, I liked the first chapter. Though skeptical how the author was going to segue way Edward and Esme both out and still make the story line realistic. As I read on, the story unfolded in to a very believable situation, it made sense and was very realistic that I believed what was going on and how it happened. I was astonished that the author had me, made me believe and understand how she segued way out not one main character but two, and this was only chap 1. All the while not making the storyline absurd, let alone Bella looking immature and foolish, hence the Twilight Triangle, I never bought in to the whole triangle SM tried to get us to believe.  

Aside from the fact, the basis of her summary, a feral relationship. That had me most intrigued. For those who do not understand feral, a feral organism is one that has changed from being domesticated to being wild or untamed. Perfect analogy for a vampire. They are animistic in nature. I am on board.

Sadly, the story has been given the boot on FF, but the author has started her own story blog so we can all continue enjoying her story.

Really looking forward to more of this series.

http://theferalseries.blogspot.com/

Thank you @credoroza for the rec!

REC: Eye Candy by i2want2knowu

Find her on Twitter @i2want2knowu

Summary:

Bella has many secrets from her past. She also has many powers unknown to all but her sisters and family. Who is EC and why is he invading her subconscious. 

I Love my story, if I may say so.  So I ask my darlings to Rec and Rant about it.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7195918/1/Eye_Candy1

Thank you @i2want2knowu for the rec!

REC: Offside by Savage7289

Find her on Twitter @Savage7289

Summary:

Edward's the star keeper for the Forks High School soccer team, and is already being scouted by leagues overseas. Bella's just moved from Phoenix and interferes with his…focus. Soccerward lives! Rated M for the good stuff, of course.

The tale of Soccerward is truly a colorful one. I enjoy an Edward that I can love to kinda sorta hate. And, in typical Savage fashion, all is not pretty. A little ugly is good for the soul, I think. There's humor and hotness, but angst and one hell of a Douchelisle, too. Plus, daily updates! 

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7036128

Thank you @JadaPattinson (FFn: jadalulu) for the rec!