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	<itunes:summary>The Fictionators Podcast highlights our current favorites in Twilight fanfiction and books, specifically the YA, Paranormal Romance, YA Paranormal, Dystopian, and Contemporary genres.</itunes:summary>
	<itunes:author>Fictionators</itunes:author>
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		<title>Podcast – May 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Welcome to our new podcast! We have so much fun every week talking about our favorite fics and books.  So we thought, why not let you in on our insanity?  It's a lot of fun, and today our very first episode is ready for your listening pleasure.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Welcome to our new podcast! We have so much fun every week talking about our favorite fics and books.  So we thought, why not let you in on our insanity?  It's a lot of fun, and today our very first episode is ready for your listening pleasure.  Right now, we are planning to have one episode each month, but there may be more if something special comes up.  

We've got a couple of different ways that you can listen.  Let us know what you think!

Subscribe on iTunes

Listen online:


Download Directly

Special thanks to KiyaRaven, who provided her fuckhot voice for our introduction and conclusion. She's sexay!!

Thanks for listening! Notes and oodles of links under the cut.



May 2012 Episode Notes
Welcome &amp; Introductions
MsKathy likes it tart! Check out tonight's Cocktail:

Skinny Raspberry Margaritas

Ingredients
3 ounces Raspberries
4 ounces Silver Tequila
1 whole Lime, Juiced
6 ounces Club Soda
1 Tablespoon Agave Nectar (or To Taste)
Raspberry Liqueur Or Triple Sec (optional; To Taste)

Instructions
Add the raspberries to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour the puree into the strainer to remove the seeds.

Add the remaining ingredients plus the strained raspberry puree into a pitcher. Stir to combine. Serve over ice.

(source: Tasty Kitchen)

You can check out all of our delicious Cocktail Recipes here

MJ takes a walk on the wild side and doesn't strain her raspberry seeds.
Everyone's invited to Kassiah's house for the Hunger Games DVD dress-up party.  (False lashes are optional.)
Classic Fics that We ♥ and What Else We've Been Reading
We discover that LJ has read barely anything that we like.
Betsy lets us know that her significant other being an escort would be a hard limit.
Kassiah concedes that every fic doesn't have to ship Edward and Bella.
Here's a little something for theladyingrey:

Banners that We Love:







Cover Love:


Caren admits to being a cover whore.
Alan Rickman is the best Sheriff of Nottingham, ever
Kate schools us on good Fallen vs. terrible Fallen.

Questions from our Readers.
You never forget your first (unless you're Caren)
Find a fic
Ask us a question!

Enter our Giveaway!
Our Review Policy/Request for Review
Get a pair of Feather Earrings Free when you pre-order Fated by Alyson NoÃ«l

Books We Mentioned
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins - our review | Amazon
Cross My Heart by Katie Klein - our review | Amazon
Divergent by Veronica Roth - our review | Amazon
Fallen by Laury Falter - Amazon
Fallen by Lauren Kate by  - Amazon
Fated by Alyson NoÃ«l - Amazon
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - Amazon
Insurgent by Veronica Roth - our review | Amazon
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins - Amazon
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer -</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Fictionators</itunes:author>
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	<description>Welcome to our new podcast! We have so much fun every week talking about our favorite fics and books. So we thought, why not let you in on our insanity? It&amp;#8217;s a lot of fun, and today our very first episode is ready for your listening pleasure. Right now, we are planning to have one [...]&lt;br/&gt;
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		<title>A Proper College Education by SweetDulcinea</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 00:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kassiah</dc:creator>
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		<description>Official Description: Alternate Shippers Challenge judge&amp;#8217;s pick- Bella &amp;#038; Emmett are having a little good natured college fun when the alluring blonde who lives down the hall from Bella bursts in. Acquaintances quickly become more than friends, &amp;#038; Bella gets an education. Em/B/Ro Word Count: 6,175 So, I’m just gonna say it up-front&amp;#8211;I chose this [...]&lt;br/&gt;
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		<title>First Comes Love by Katie Kacvinsky</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:27:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kassiah</dc:creator>
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		<description>Title: First Comes Love Author: Katie Kacvinsky Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pages: 224 Summary: Like his name, Gray is dark and stormy. Dylan, a girl always searching for what’s next, seemingly unable to settle down, is the exact opposite: full of light and life. On the outside, they seem like an unlikely couple. But looks [...]&lt;br/&gt;
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		<title>Teaser Monday – 05/14/12</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 19:57:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caren</dc:creator>
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		<description>Are You Ready To Get Teased, Fictionees? We’re late, we know! Sorry guys &amp;#8212; sometimes real jobs get in the way. We hope you checked out our giveaway for our Birthday celebration, if not, you should! Here they are&amp;#8230; Just a reminder that if you find something new on Teaser Monday, please review and let [...]&lt;br/&gt;
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		<title>Happy Birthday to Us!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 05:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kassiah</dc:creator>
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		<description>Yes, we know it&amp;#8217;s the Pretty&amp;#8217;s birthday today, but did you know it&amp;#8217;s our birthday, too?!? Fictionators is three years old today! We can&amp;#8217;t say enough to express how much your love and support means to us. Thank you, Fictionees! What birthday would be complete without PRESENTS? Not only is this three years of fic [...]&lt;br/&gt;
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		<title>Weekly Wrap-Up – 5/12/12</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 02:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kassiah</dc:creator>
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		<description>Fictionators Weekly Wrap-Up Welcome to the first ever Weekly Wrap-Up here on the Fictionators! This is a new feature, where we give you a quick recap of everything that went on during the past week. Be sure to check back tomorrow for our brand new podcast (if everything goes according to plan) plus an awesome [...]&lt;br/&gt;
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