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Review Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 23:58:00 +0000

I cannot believe it's been a year since I posted anything here. I keep saying I'm going to get regular and post stuff because I have lots to say!!! Hehe. Anyway, I thought I'd post this review that I did for swoonyboyspodcast.com back in August. I love this book and CANNOT wait till the third book comes out I think in February. Anywho, here's my review.

Daughter of Smoke & Bone
by Laini Taylor
418 pages

"Daughter of Smoke and Bone," what can I say? Two years have passed since I read DoSaB and just sitting here thinking about what to say transports me back to that eerie but magical otherworld that Laini Taylor so vividly painted in this first book of the trilogy. Laini’s prose are so lush and beautiful that they breathe life into the places and characters that at face value should be terrifying, but as the layers are revealed they became friends I’d want to have and places I’d want to visit. I found myself wishing I could knock on doors, as Karou did, and wait to be granted entrance into, "Elsewhere."

She was no longer in Prague.
Even though she had lived in Brimstone’s shop, she still didn’t understand where it was, only that you could enter through doorways all over the world and end up right here. As a child she used to ask Brimstone where exactly "here" was, only to be told brusquely, "Elsewhere." -- "Daughter of Smoke and Bone" page 35

Karou is a 17 year old art student with blue hair. Her best friend, Zuzana, is totally awesome, in part because she accepted the secret side of Karou, who on a whim could be gone for hours or days running her mysterious "errands" only to come home disheveled and sometimes sick. Who knew that Karou was balancing the life of a normal human girl and a completely separate life of an orphan raised by chimeras, who collected teeth for Brimstone, the wishmonger, and moved about the world through mysterious doorways? Why did he need so many teeth? Why was she an orphan? Why was she raised by these partially human, partially animal creatures? Where exactly are they? I loved Karou’s bravery and determination to find the answers she so longed for even when she is thrust into the center of a war she never knew existed, shaken to the core by death, and comes face to face with an angel bent on revenge - all of which are pivotal to the secrets of her past.

Akiva!!! Can I say SWOON?!?! In so many ways he doesn’t seem swoonworthy. He is an angry angel set out for revenge. But as the story unfolds, you learn that his anger comes from a heart wrenching loss of love so devastating that he vows to avenge the love he will never have again. Part of his plan for revenge involves following Karou and for a long while in the book I’m not sure whether to fear him or love him. But from the moment we meet him there was something about him that pulled at my heart. I ached for him before I even knew why I should. He is described as breathtakingly beautiful and as having "live fire in his eyes," but trust me by the end of the book he is completely swoony. His swoon is one that breaks down barriers of worlds we never thought possible.

There are so many twists and turns with elements of surprise around every corner. This book is not the typical YA book that I’m used to reading. There is no High School girl in love with the new “hot guy” at school – drama ensues. The first page of "DoSaB" reads,

Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love. It did not end well.

There is a certain dark theme set up from the beginning, but the thrilling intrigue, epic love, and magical world that Laini Taylor writes so impeccably beautiful, leaves you in awe and begging for more. Although the answers to the burning questions that surface while reading are revealed rather quickly and the book sort of ends abruptly with a "kill me now" ending, you are lucky because you have "Days of Blood and Starlight" to read right away, which continues the brilliance of Taylor’s writing. I had to wait like a year – ugh.

DoSaB is a must read. Don’t let yourself miss out on this epic masterpiece.

Celebrities Jumping Rob Never Gets Old .. Still LMAO

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:40:00 +0000

Lifesize Jumping Rob = Total Win & A Little Crazy (total props to the girls who realized that the people who would appreciate the hilariousness of this were the people who mattered and not the people who think this is crazy)

If you haven't seen this video then you must be living under a rock. You must watch right now over and over and over. It is now my "go to video" when I need a great laugh.

Big thanx to DrunkStew for the great .gifs.

What I love about this video:

1. The fact that Rob's entourage is taking pics with "Jumping Rob" before he sees it is soooooooo classically awesome.

2. Nick pointing "Jumping Rob" out to "Live Rob" is total win.

3. Rob's face is EPIC .. I mean in the land of EPIC it really exceeds EPIC!!!

******* Slight Interruption to Talk About This *******
Can you imagine what he's thinking in this moment? I bet it started off something like this,

"Awwwww some fan made a lifesize cutout of me .. I guess that's dedication"

And moves quickly to this,

"OMG nooooooooooooooooo is there seriously a lifesize cutout of me jumping in my underwear? My pastey lifesize self with the flailing arms, wonky legs and that face .. NICK KILL ME NOW .. MY EYES MY EYES .. I can't unsee this!!!"

After having time to reflect on this (something to think about during the BD2 premiere), which I'm sure was paired with Kristen and Taylor putting their two cents in (jet to London anyone?), a few jokes, and some googling of "Jumping Rob" just to get the full impact, I'm sure he decided to embrace "Jumping Rob" in the spirit in which it was created and realize that it is definitely NOT the last time he will be seeing it.

This was probably after he was told:

"You can't 'Cease and Desist' the 'Jumping Rob'."

******* Back to my List of Love for this video *******

4. Dean's uber held back reaction is great. You know he's thinking,

"Don't laugh, I can't laugh. Wait til you get to the car. Stop looking. Stay focused, protect Rob. Best job EVAHHHHH!!!!"

5. The "Jump" music is perfect.

6. "Game Over Internet! We Won!" .. LOVE IT

7. I will admit, staring at Rob's reaction over and over and over did make me miss the gem of the woman in pink behind Rob who obviously has no sense of humor, is completely self-centered, and is desperate to get her 1 second of face to face time with Rob, because that "Pllllllleeeeaaaassseee!!!!!!" is desperate like a ~~40 year old virgin~~ 107 year old virgin. "Believe me, I want to." - Edward The Twilight Saga - Eclipse.

That concludes my list. Hope you enjoy the "Jumping Rob Reveal" video as much as I have.

FanVid Edward & Bella - The Day We Met #TwilightForever

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:50:00 +0000

I got home, not long ago, after my third viewing of Breaking Dawn Part 2 and I still haven't the wherewithall to post a review for it. The emotions are still swimming around in my head. I can say that I loved it, it's perfect, and I don't want this to end.

One of my favorite moments is at the end when *spoiler alert* Bella lets Edward read her mind. When I got home I saw this video posted, and it so perfectly expands on that moment in the movie, and brought me to tears all over again.

The essence of The Twilight Saga, whether it be the movies or the books, is the everlasting love that Edward and Bella share. Whatever it is that brought you into this fandom, I guarantee that "truth" is at the core. I'm sure you will share in my opinion that this video really does justice to what we love about The Twilight Saga ... LOVE!!! Enjoy this & watch it over and over as I am.

A Thousand Years, Pt. 2 is the perfect soundtrack for their love, and I'm so glad that they did a second version for BD2, because I loved the first version and was not happy when it didn't make BD1. I was completely stoked at it's placement in BD2.

Get your kleenex, you'll need it. Sometimes memory lane just brings out the feelz, and after all, it's video's like this, the movies, the books, and the fan fiction that keep this story alive. #TwilightForever

FanVid Robsten Future - Newman & Robsten by libenet

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:19:00 +0000

I'll be honest, when I was first sent this video I thought, "Wow, that's a pretty big stretch, comparing the Newman's and Robsten." When I started the video, I was worried that it might somehow trivialize such an iconic Hollywood couple's successful marraige. I'm pleasantly surprised that I was dead wrong. If anything, I think this video celebrates the Newman's successful relationship, while expressing the somewhat uncanny similarities in expressions made by both couples. One can only wish any couple, including Rob and Kristen, such a
~~long-lasting~~lustful and loving relationship.

I won't deny that I really do love Rob and Kristen together. I think they are cute together, I love their protection for one another, how they speak about each other, and that they don't have to say a word because its all in the look. However, I also understand the challenges of a celebrity couple, and no one can deny that "the land where dreams are made" is often parallel to "the land where relationships/marraiges die". Having said that, I would be remiss to ever wish that on any couple in love. Every couple, even those who are famous, deserves happiness, just like the rest of us. I wish much happiness for Rob and Kristen and if that ends up being 50 years then what a celebration that would be.

This video made me cry, not only because it truly captures the Newman's love, something worthy of being cherished, but also because libenet arranged the similarities between the Newman/Robsten expressions spot on and beautifully.

Give it a chance, watch it and appreciate it for what it is ... a celebration of love.

I'd love to hear what you thought.

Celebrities Who Knew? Collar Bone Pr0n

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:02:00 +0000

As I peruse through my google reader posts this morning, I come across this title, "Majestic Monday and Robert Pattinson's Collar Bone Sitting in a Tree..." Of course I opened the link, it did have Robert Pattinson in the title after all, (I cannot tell a lie *snickers* most of the posts in my google reader have Rob's name in them) and it was on Robsessed and I pretty much read everything on that site. I know some of you may be
~~surprised~~not beleive me, but I had never really thought of collar bone pr0n, so I was rather...

As if I didn't already
~~swoon~~drool over every part of this man, now I am...

...with his collar bone. Here are my favs:

Robsessed
...for the perfect Majestic Monday & for my new
~~appreciation~~obsession of Rob's body.
~~As if I needed another~~nothing is too much when it comes to Rob pr0n.

Now back to our
~~regularly scheduled program~~boring life.

Events MO Twihards - Breaking Dawn Part 1 Premiere in Style

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:07:00 +0000

If you're interested in partying with other Twilight Fans in the Kansas City area for the Breaking Dawn premiere, or would like more information, please fill out this form. Spread the word.

Recs Say You Will by @Kassiah

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:55:00 +0000

I'm sure I don't have to tell anyone who reads this how special Kassiah is. Everyone who knows her, knows this to be a fact. She is sooooo sweet, and does so much for everyone. So, when she was offering herself up during the FGB Eclipse benefit, I pounced on buying her. Of course, the selfish thing would have been to relish in whatever gloriousness she came up with for me, but I was feeling a little unselfish, knowing how busy she is, so I told her that I was buying her with the express wish for her to NOT write anything. I knew she was busy and I wanted to give her that gift. Of course, she wouldn't let me do this, and said she was writing me something, sometime. I kept telling her she didn't have to.

She joked with me a few times about some story she'd come up with that included Rob and me and TomStu. Of course, I was perfectly ok with this...LOL...but I know that the only way she could write this is if she wrote Edward/Bella/(insert random person sans Jake) & then did a find/replace of the names....hehehehe...RPF totally squicks her out.

Then one day she told me she had a story worked out for me that she hoped I'd love, but she wanted to know if I minded if she turned it in for the Fandom for Sexual Assault Awareness compilation. Of course, I didn't care. When she sent it to me and I found out it was inspired by one of my favorite songs:

Did you listen???

I just did & I always shed a happy tear while listening. The same is true for this gem that Kassiah has written for me. This story is the cutest, sweetest, fluffiest, feel good story ever. You will love it.

Here are the deets:

Say You Will

Kassiah

A sweet girl home for the summer. A beautiful boy with a cheesy pickup line. A café, catcalls, and a change of pace. Who knew it would last forever? Syrupy Sweet Fluffiness for Twisherry, inspired by "Marry Me" by Train. AH ExB

I know it might be somewhat shocking that it is "T" rated. But, it just worked out better that way. It was sooo cute listening to Kassiah tell me repeatedly that she was trying to work in a lemon, but it just wasn't fitting. I was like, "I don't care, I know I will love it if you write it." I was right. She describes it as syrupy sweet, and it so is. I need some pancakes. Here's a little taste of some of my favorite lines from the song & the story:

We were in the middle of another story that shouldn't be heard by anyone when someone cleared their throat behind us. "Can I borrow your phone? Mine's broken and I need to tell my mom I just saw an angel."

and

"I'm not helping you take off my clothes in your dad's car."

and

"That still won't be enough," he said as he leaned down to brush his lips across mine. "Forever can never be long enough for me to feel like I've had long enough with you."

Here's the part that inspired the banner, don't you love that picture:

We were sitting in our café at the same table Edward had first approached me at, just easygoing and casual—him reading the paper, me watching him, the sunlight streaming through the windows, our legs intertwined beneath the table. Edward leaned over the table and kissed me before handing me a plain white card..."

Lastly my two favorite lines of all:

"Next summer then," he said, unable to contain his grin. "We'll do it right here. You wear white, and I'll wear out the words 'I love you'."

and

Then he leaned over and whispered low so only I could hear, "I knew you'd say 'yes' eventually. You were worth the wait."

Squeeeeeeeeeee. This story may be a short little journey into Edward and Bella's lives, but it captures the sweetest piece of perfection a life can have. I can't get the smile off of my face knowing that my best friend wrote this for me. But, then Kassiah always makes me smile. As I said, we are the one true pairing (wink wink) and she brings sunshine into my life everyday.

I hope you will go and read this one-shot. I promise it will bring a smile to your face too.

Did you hear me? I said go read right now!!!

Say You Will by Kassiah

In closing, I'd like to say to Kassiah:

and

P.S.
In case you were wondering about her authors note and what the video was that I showed her that had the bugs. Well, while she was working hard around her house, I wanted to sing her a "Happy Little Working Song" and I found this and thought it was perfect .. I also think this is hilarious. She didn't see the humor...LOL. Perhaps you will .. remember the premise of this movie is a girl from a fairy tale cartoon magically comes to life and ends up in New York City.

BTW: I loved this movie and apparently I need to offer a disclaimer/warning - This video portrays NYC insects & rodents singing, dancing, & cleaning.

Recs Dirty Drabbles for TwiSherry by @MsKathy

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Fri, 27 May 2011 06:28:00 +0000

I'm not going to lie, right about now I feel like I may be one of the luckiest girls in this fandom, to have such great friends. I got some very sad news this week and it hasn't been the easiest to deal with.

As if she knew that I needed something to lift my spirits, a friend sent me this f*ckhot gif (not sure if she wants to be named .. hehe):

I immediately tumbl'd it begging for someone to write me something to go along with it. I never dreamed that magic would happen for me twice (read previous post), but it did. MsKathy sent me three wonderfully, hot, lemony 100 word drabbles and she also said such sweet things about me that touched my heart. All I can do is squeeeeee again at my good fortune to have such wonderful friends, especially awesome enough to write me smutty goodness.

Here is a little tease:

When he suggested that I dip his cock in Nutella, I laughed – I thought he was kidding.

He wasn't.

Go read more right now!!!

Dirty Drabbles for TwiSherry by MsKathy

My final words to MsKathy:

And

Recs Sex on Wheels by @sweetdulci

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Wed, 11 May 2011 05:46:00 +0000

I'm sure I'm not the only person to tell you how awesome SweetDulcinea is, and I won't be the last. But, she did something for me today that is one of the sweetest things anyone has ever done. I tumbld a picture yesterday and asked for someone to please write it into a story, and she did just that. She said the sweetest things about me in her a/n and I am so grateful to have her in my life. The coolest part is that you can share in the awesomeness, because she posted the one shot on her FF profile for everyone to enjoy.

So, if you like this:

and this:

She whispered dirty, wonderful things to him, telling Emmett how good his big cock felt, how he hit all the right spots, where to push harder, and when to go faster. He'd never thought he would hear her sweet, charming voice turn dark in the throes of passion or feel the definition in her legs as he clasped her thighs in place. Best of all, she was still in those damn white skates with the frilly socks peaking over the top, and they banged against the counter as he continuously thrust into her. Every time he glanced at them, something triggered within him, making him more wanton and needful than he'd ever been.

Then go and read this RTFN

Sex on Wheels by SweetDulcinea

And for my final words to SweetDulcinea:

and

Musings FAP by @107_yroldvirgin Leads Me on an Interesting Journey

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:58:00 +0000

After reading chapter 7 & 8 of FAP by 107yearoldvirgin I wanted to make a post about how everyone NEEDS to be reading this story RTFN. I thought I'd post some visual teasers to prove my point and this lead me on an interesting journey.

Here is the beginning of the hotness from the chapter that lead me on said journey:

Edward swallowed loudly and I slipped a piece of gum into my mouth before I leaned down and reached for my purse, keeping my face hovering just above his thighs. I came back up triumphantly with my manicure set and some of my hand lotion.

"Seriously," he leaned closer, "what the fuck are you doing?"

I didn't answer. Instead I took his pocket in between my fingers and inserted a small hole in it with my nail scissors. One quick snip and a couple of pumps from my fingers and there was a hole big enough for my hand to fit through. He watched as I reached over for the lotion and slathered it onto my hands, making wet noises between my palms as I did so.

A quick glance at his crotch revealed that the noises were getting to him and I pressed my lips together to stifle a grin. "Looks like I used too much." My eyes fell to his lap. "I'd better not waste it…" Without another word, I pushed my hand into his inside out pocket and felt my fingers make contact with the warm flesh of his thigh.

Yes, I know this is going somewhere very hot, but trust me, you need to go read the rest for yourself.

Now for my own little journey: Can I find a picture to go with this little scene? After all, I run the PicTease site, so I should be able to find a picture. Sometimes that is harder than you think. As Edward says in "Twilight", "Google it." So, I did.

"hand in pocket"...nothing

"girls hand in guys pocket"...less than nothing

"hands under a table" gave me this...

which was cute, but not quite what I was looking for. I won't even show you what "handjob under table" gave me.

Then I thought, YouTube could help. Surely there is a movie out there where someone is getting a handjob under a table, and someone YouTube'd it.

Paydirt!!!

This isn't exactly how the scene in FAP plays out, but once I found this, I knew I had to post it. If you haven't seen Wedding Crashers you are missing out, and if you have, then you'll remember this hilarious scene.

Remember that one? I know...soooo funny. I may have to put that movie in the DVD soon. As we all know, once in YouTube land you get lost in the vortex. I had to watch a few other "related videos" which lead me to this funny gem. It wouldn't allow me to embed, but trust, Nicholas Sparks' "The Handjob" is hilarious, espcially if you've ever seen a Nicholas Sparks movie, or read one of his books. Remember, "The Notebook"? Love that movie. Well, this is nothing like that...LOL. Go watch!!!

Well, there you have it. You never know where reading FAP will lead you. Three things are for sure - smutty goodness, laughter, and great writing. It's only 8 chapters in, so get in on the goodness now and read FAP. I know you'll enjoy it.

TV Brought to Tears

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:55:00 +0000

Twilight is not my only love. I am a crazy TV watcher. I love American Idol. I have been really impressed this season with Jennifer and Steven. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about them on the show. I have always liked them, but I have to say, I like them even more now that I have watched them on the show.

One of the most moving things to me was when Chris Medina auditioned and brought in his fiance' and Steven Tyler bent down and hugged her and whispered into her ear. It was so heart-warming to me to see that, and I won't soon forget it.

So, the other night, Chris was let go on American Idol, and I was sad, because he is truly a man for others to look up to. If you don't know his story...two months before his wedding to his fiance', she was in a car crash leaving her partially paralyzed and with brain damage. Many men would have counted their blessings that they weren't married and responsible for her care, but Chris followed through with the words he would have spoken to her in two months, "in sickness and in health", and he has stuck by her and become a caregiver to her along with her parents.

Today I found an article and video that has me in tears and I needed to share it.

How did you and Juliana first meet and how soon did you know she was the one?

I met Juliana through a friend of hers. I was trying to date her best friend. I'd never met Juliana at the time, but I was in this small band, and I had invited her friend to come watch [us] play. I was hittin' on her, trying to make her laugh, [but] Juliana was the only one laughing at my jokes! I was going, "Who's this girl laughing at my jokes?" Something about her energy caught my eye, and I couldn't get her out of my head. I went back to college that night, [and] I was like, "Who is that wacky girl that I [can't] get out of my head?" After that, I started dating her. It was within the first three or four weeks that I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her.

How does she continue to inspire you now?

She knows the impossible task that she has ahead of her. She knows that every day she wakes up, there's a new challenge that is so difficult that anyone else would give up. The fact that she gets up and toughs it out and tries to get better, it's an inspiration. It makes you not complain about the caramel that you don't get on your caramel macchiato. Or the fact that you got a flat tire. The trivial things in this world don't mean anything when you're faced with "I can't even hold a cup without [it being] completely difficult." It changes your whole life.

It puts things in perspective for a lot of us, and that's why so many people have been moved by your story and Juliana's. On a music-related note, you're working on a new tune with Rodney Jerkins. Can you tell us a little about that?

I would love to tell you a little about that, or a lot about it actually! It's called 'What Are Words.' It's a song about making promises and fulfilling them, about telling someone you love that you'll be there and having them be able to count on you because you said it. Because the words that you say really mean something. It's a powerful song. A [short] time after I had gone on the show, I got a call saying, "Rodney Jerkins wrote a song for you, and he wants you to come in and hear it." You know, I've always known who Rodney Jerkins was and that he's worked with some pretty big people, but I had no idea that he was THE man. Flattered is not even a good enough word. I was just 100-percent honored to be working with someone like him and that he gave me this opportunity.

Watch Chris Medina's 'What Are Words' Exclusive Video // Get the song on iTunes

What's in store for you, Chris? If you were to look at 2011, what are a couple of things that you hope to accomplish in the next year or so?

Well, one thing I wanna get past is 'The Jay Leno Show' tomorrow [Friday]. That's the biggest gig other than 'American Idol' that I've ever been a part of. I'm hoping to nail it. And after that, I just wanna write music, release it, make people happy -- just sing from my heart and do what I love.

You can read the whole article here

I hope we can all learn something from this man's integrity, love and spirit, and I wish him much success. Sometimes our dreams don't come quite like we thought they would.

Love to Chris Medina, Juliana, and both of their families.

Recs Puddle Jumping by 107yearoldvirgin

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:12:00 +0000

Puddle Jumping

107yearoldvirgin

To know the ending, you must start at the beginning. I'm Isabella Marie Swan. Eighteen years old. Senior. Short in stature. Skinny fat. Brown hair and eyes. And this is my story. It's not your run of the mill fairy tale. ExB - AH - M

Yes

When 107yearoldvirgin tells us in the summary that Puddle Jumping is not your run of the mill fairy tale, she is not lying. What she doesn’t tell us, is that it’s better than a fairy tale, because it’s such a breath of fresh air in a sea of fairy tales. Now don’t get me wrong, I love a fairy tale as much as the next girl. Bella being swept off her feet by her glorious perfect prince is fun to read. Puddle Jumping teaches us that sometimes your prince isn’t perfect, but he’s still your prince. Sometimes, you may not be a princess, but when you step into the kingdom of your flawed prince, it opens up a whole new world for you, a world meant for you too. And sometimes, your journey to love isn’t always you floating on a cloud, but more like you jumping through a lot of puddles, but in the end possibly incredibly worth it.

The story is told from Bella’s perspective as if she is talking to the reader. Bella is eighteen and upset because it seems that her story is not the hollywood fairy tale that we see in movies. She is going to share her story of how she is:

...not the kind of person to fall in love.

And neither is the guy I'm head over heels for.

So, she goes back to the beginning, when she first meets Edward. She is 10 and he is 9, and she is asked to babysit him. She agrees to babysit even though it seems weird to babysit someone just a year younger. But, in true canon Bella form. she gets in all kinds of precarious dangerous predicaments, in which Edward has to basically save her life more than once. Much to Esme’s chagrin, she stops allowing Bella to babysit for fear that she might end up actually dead.

Bella does not see Edward again until she is a junior in High School. She shares about her life during those seven years. She’s a typical teenage girl. This Bella is no holds barred with expressing how she feels to the reader.

You know that old saying, 'Everything happens for a reason and there's a reason for everything'? Well, sometimes I think that's a total crock of shit. Bad stuff happens to people all the time. People that don't deserve it. And sometimes, great things happen to awful people. Like, famous people who take life for granted and whatnot.

Sorry. Rant over.

I love this Bella and it’s perfect that she is talking to the reader. It made me feel like I was her friend, to whom she’s explaining what’s been going on in her life.. She tells it like it is, even when it’s hard. When Edward comes back into her life in her junior year, she learns that he has asperger’s. She doesn’t know what that is, but it is fairly obvious that there is something different about him, socially. She learns as much as she can from the internet, but in spite of the unknown, she is completely drawn to him.. While the story isn’t a lesson in asperger’s, it definitely gives you real insight into the struggles of someone living with asperger’s, as well as the beauty of someone who can see past the asperger’s and into the heart of soul of a man who wants desperately to be normal. Bella and Edward become best friends. Bella learns that Edward never forgot her from when they were kids, and it was the main reason he wanted to go to her high school.

As the story progresses, Edward struggles to assimilate socially, and Bella struggles with her growing feelings for Edward, knowing that he will never be able to express himself like a normal boyfriend. People with asperger’s usually excel in one area and are often highly intelligent, Edward thrives in the artistic field. His paintings are beautiful, and he introduces Bella to that world. While there may be some who don’t understand their relationship, we all know there are bullies in everyone’s world, Bella and Edward actually have a lot of support. Alice, Jasper, Rose, and Emmett play roles, and Lauren is Bella’s best friend and is one of the best Lauren’s I’ve ever read. If you are one of the people who hated Renesmee in ”Breaking Dawn”, you will love how 107yearoldvirgin uses her in this story.

We are reading 107yearoldvirgin, so there will be citrusy goodness. It’s very fun, because they both have the normal teenage hormones, but they have to explore how to make it work with some of Edward’s touching issues. Here is one of my favorite parts:

I just sort of stepped forward and blinked up at him ... and asked him to kiss me.

That little half smile of his pulled up one side of his face and he met me halfway, dipping his face to mine to plant a kiss on my lips. Once. Twice. And the third time, I pulled in the back of his neck and opened my mouth to … ya know…slip him the tongue.

Oh my god. This is really embarrassing that I'm telling you this, but I've been upfront with you so far and it would be useless to stop now, so if you're uncomfy with me talking about this kind of shit, I'll warn you now to turn off your computer and go watch some Teen Mom or something...

Anyway, I got brave and slipped him the tongue. I was in the moment and wasn't thinking clearly, so it hadn't occurred to me that he might think it was gross or whatnot, but he'd pulled back a little and frowned, making me feel weird and self-conscious.

"I'm sorry. Was that gross?" I asked, wanting to melt into the floor and just die.

He'd shook his head slowly and then looked at me for a second. "Perhaps we could try this after you've brushed your teeth."

Yeah. He said it.

Now if he were any other guy, I would have probably punched him. Somewhere. Face. Arm. Nuts. But he was Edward and he was brutally honest about everything and he had no filter to stop it, so my only reaction was to laugh and step back, assuring him that I would brush my teeth next time.

No worries, they figure it all out and Bella ends up sneaking into Edward’s window many nights to fool around. If you don’t know much about asperger’s, much of their social issues is that they don’t have a filter, they say exactly what they are thinking, and in this instance I almost lost it, not to mention that it’s at the end of a chapter....thank goodness she posted the next chapter that same evening.

We were on our way to school, passing by one of the few side roads we'd claimed as our own when our need to be with one another was way too much to ignore, and Edward's hand was squeezing mine a little tighter than normal before I felt him shift in his seat and he spoke loudly into the quiet car interior.

"Bella, would you enjoy it if I used my tongue on you?"

Yes, I know! Be glad when you read it, you won’t have to wait a whole day for this:

The car fishtailed from my foot hitting the brake so hard and unexpectedly. I slammed into the steering wheel, hitting the shit out of my sore boobs and stared at him like Bambi watching his Mom getting killed.

"What?" I'm pretty sure that was my eloquent response....

I’ll let you read the rest for yourself.

The first chapter makes it clear that at some point their journey hits a pretty big puddle. Things get pretty dirty (angsty). But, the chapters are short and the angst doesn’t last long. I won’t tell you what causes the big shift, what makes Bella question whether she really can be with Edward, who will never be able to return her love the way she gives it, and how Edward fights his disorder to prove her wrong. You will have to read it for yourself. I beg you to read this story, 107yearoldvirgin writes this tale with pure beauty of the soul, the spunky spirit of a teenage girl, and the window to a simple love with a complicated path.

There is a part in the end that had me crying like a baby....tears of joy. When you get there tweet me at TwiSherry and I would love to talk with you about it. I could kiss 107yearoldvirgin for giving us this story....give yourself a gift today and go read Puddle Jumping.

Movies Water for Elephants Trailer is Here!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:39:00 +0000

I for one have been waiting a long time to see this. Now I need to get my act together and read the book. Although, I tend to rather see the movie first, so that I won't be disappointed. Books are usually better, so it's not disappointing to read the book after the movie. But, I doubt I could be disappointed with Rob on the screen. Hehehe. So, I'm sure you've seen this already, as it's been all over the internet already today, but I don't care. Watch it again.

The trailer is here...can't wait for this!!!!

Here's the official movie poster.

Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee poster too!!!!!!!

Celebrities Rob's Style

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:37:00 +0000

Hollywood.News.com is reporting:

Some people might think Robert Pattinson is quite stylish, but the ‘Twilight’ actor would not agree with those people.

Pattinson admits that he has gotten to a point where he pretty much wears the same stuff over and over, states Now magazine. “I can’t really go into second-hand stores to get new clothes any more,” the actor says about why he no longer shops.

However, there are times when he manages to dress up a bit, but when it comes to that, he sticks with one man: “At almost every single premiere I wear Marc Jacobs.”

Do you like Robert Pattinson’s style?

Hmmmmm, do I like Rob's style? That's a YES and as far as I'm concerned he can wear whatever he wants or for that matter nothing at all. Just thought I'd put that out there...You know the power of suggestion...hehehe. A girl can dream, right?

Celebrities My New Favorite Thing

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:38:00 +0000

I'm not even going to say anything more than....what an adorkable hotty!!!! Just keep watching, it just gets better with time.

Recs Raw & Rosy by TuesdayMidnight

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 06:44:00 +0000

Raw and Rosy

TuesdayMidnight

Jasper Hale hates his high school rival Edward Cullen with a passion. What happens when Jasper discovers Edward's little secret? Spank!Fic. AH/AU/OOC. Rated M. Contains mature content.

Warning issued by author: This is a spank!fic. It has a great deal of PWP and contains EXPLICIT ADULT CONTENT. This is not exactly a bdsm story. Edward and Jasper are seniors in high school, both 18, so they don’t have a lot of experience. They naturally fall into a sort of d/s dynamic, and this is a story of how they work through this discovery. Though this is 80% smut (and the smut is not entirely realistic), I see the remainder as a character study into Jasper’s psyche. If this is not your cup of tea and/or if you are not of legal age – please stop reading now

Yes and don't miss the outtakes: Raw and Rosy Revisited

When some friends were going on and on about an update for the story Raw and Rosy, I couldn’t help but ask what it was about. When they said it was a slash spankfic, I will admit I had no idea what that meant, although I could guess. Then they started Skyping me exerpts and I was piqued. I had only read one other slash one shot and I didn’t know it was slash until the end, so I wasn’t really sure how I would feel about Jasper/Edward slash. I mean Edward is supposed to be with Bella, right? Well, unless he can have a somewhat domineering, fuckhawt, no holds barred Jasper spanking his ass and giving him something he never even knew he wanted. I’ll admit I wasn’t too sure, but I trusted my fellow Edward/Bella shippers and dove in.

I was not disappointed. Raw and Rosy is not just a hot, sexy, wild slash fic. It is a really great character study as well, with a Jasper and Edward that will surely win your hearts over.

The beginning really nails it and draws you in completely:

JPOV

I hated Edward Cullen.

I hated him with a passion.

I hated the way he smiled that obnoxious crooked half smile. I hated the way the other guys at school tried to get their hair to stay up the way his so casually did. I hated the way all the girls at Forks High soaked their panties every time he walked by. I hated hearing my sister swoon about him ever since the first day he showed up in Forks. I hated the way he was so aloof and basically a dick to everyone, but somehow had everyone eating out of the palm of his hand. I hated that I was no longer big man on campus.

Jasper is the bad boy prick who doesn’t care what anyone thinks and cares less about the politics of High School. Edward is the popular, big man on campus, who seems to have the world at his fingertips. So, why does Edward let Jasper get under his skin? They hate each other so completely that they get into fights regularly at school. But one day, to avoid detention, Jasper tells the principle they were just horsing around and he smacks Edward’s ass to prove his point. The reaction is not quite what he expected:

Cullen's reaction was unmistakable. His body tensed and his face turned a rosy color, but it was his expression that was the most revealing.

He was aroused.

Jasper tells Edward after school that he’s coming over. When he gets to Edward’s, he wastes no time:

"You don't need to pretend. We're not friends. I came here for one thing, and one thing only."

I stepped up to him and grabbed the waistband of his jeans. I unbuttoned the fly slowly, closing the distance between us by nuzzling into the crook of his neck, greedily drinking in his scent. I never noticed it before I had him shoved against his car, but he smelled like sandalwood, musk and something else I couldn't place. Then, I yanked the stupid skinny jeans along with his briefs down in a rough motion and spun him around.

I took a second to take in his lithe body before speaking.

"Bend over for me," I ordered.

He glanced over his shoulder at me and his eyes widened, but he still said nothing.

Instead, he shuffled over to the stairs that ended in the foyer, his jeans at his knees. I was about to scold him for not following my orders immediately, when I realized he was simply using the stairs for balance. He bent forward, resting his elbows on the stairs, pointing his perfect, firm, round cheeks up in the air.

"Fuck, you look so hot." I couldn't help the words escaping my mouth.

I approached slowly. Then I put my left hand gently on his left cheek. I ghosted my hand over the smooth skin, and then across the other cheek. His skin was so creamy and soft. It was all I could do not to lean down and take a bite.

Instead, I struck.

Right in the center of his left cheek.

I left a beautiful pink marking right in the center.

He gasped.

I pulled my hand further back and struck again, a little lower this time.

"Fuck," I heard him whisper.

"You like that don't you?" I repeated my words from earlier that day. This time, Cullen responded.

"Oh, yeah," he moaned.

I struck again, this time closer to the crack of his sculpted buttocks.

He whimpered, and his body shifted as I saw his right arm move.

"Are you touching yourself, Edward?" I asked roughly, trying out his first name again.

"Need- need-" he started.

"What do you need?"

"I need to come."

Seriously!!! This was the first chapter, and it gets hotter and hotter. Jasper knows what to give and Edward knows how to take it. Obviously, there is lots of spanking. They even find time to play with quite a few toys. The story is heavily rooted in chapter after chapter of unbridled, raw, wildly driven sex.

I laced the handcuffs behind the headboard so Edward could grip the slats. It really was designed perfectly for what we were about to do.

I got behind Edward and slowly dragged my fingernails down his back, stopping at his raw cheeks.

I pulled the plug out slowly as Edward exhaled loudly. For second, I enjoyed the view of Edward's stretched hole, surrounded on all sides by bright pink flesh. Then I grabbed Edward's stashed lube and coated two fingers with the liquid before sliding them into the waiting entrance. It was all I could do not to bend down and taste. I made a mental note to buy flavored lube. Then, I coated my sheathed cock and positioned myself under him, spreading his knees so mine fit between them.

"Sit down," I ordered.

Without any hesitation, he sank down on my hard cock.

Even after having been stretched, his ass was so tight around me, I nearly groaned. He squirmed a little, presumably getting used to my size, which was well bigger than the plug. I let him wiggle, because it felt damn good.

"Now," I slapped the side of his hip. "Fuck yourself on me."

Edward gasped, then raised his hips, releasing me almost completely, before sinking back down.

I stayed still while Edward set a rhythm. I didn't speak, I wanted him to get lost in the act. He started to pick up speed and the cuffs began to hit against the headboard, keeping time to the motion of Edward's hips.

I leaned back on my elbows as Edward pummeled himself, his raw, red cheeks swallowing my cock. I didn't touch him or raise my hips to meet his, I wanted Edward to get off all on his own.

Without touching himself either.

He was trapped by the handcuffs. He couldn't go anywhere but up and down. Yet, Edward was so wanton as he rode me, moaning and cursing as he found the angle that felt best inside his body. Once again, I almost felt like a voyeur as I watched him take his pleasure.

Need I say more? But, Raw and Rosy also explores how two of the most unlikely characters come together and create something that neither of them ever expected, probably thought they’d never have, and definitely had never experienced before.

One of my favorite parts was learning why Edward, the epitome of the cool guy, the one who could have any girl and did, ended up allowing the outcast gay bad boy to dominate him in every way. I won’t ruin that realization for you, but I really enjoyed getting into both of their psyches.

Tuesdaymidnight really did a superb job of making both Edward and Jasper believable to me, and as I said this was not my usual genre. I feel it was somewhat different than what I expected in slash because it wasn’t a story about two gay boys initially, not that there is anything wrong with that. Since Edward was definitely the ladies man at school, it certainly was the most unexpected turn of events for him to find such pleasure from Jasper spanking him. I believe, however, that Jasper saw Edward in a way no one else ever bothered to see, and what started out as fun and thrilling turns into something that they both are not sure they can or want to live without ever again.

The development of the story, while focusing heavily on the sex, always seems to have something deeper going on. Each chapter is paced perfectly and gives the reader just a little more insight into the characters and what draws them to each other.

Let me tease you further with their first kiss:

I leaned in slowly, like a boy who was nervous about his first kiss, which, I suppose I kind of was. I mean, I French kissed Alice Brandon on the playground during recess when I was 10, which was disgusting for multiple reasons, but this was different.

This was Edward Cullen.

I pressed my lips to his gently. The first thing I noticed was that he tasted delicious. He was the type of guy who used chapstick, and there was a residual minty flavor on his lips that was only slightly masking his own sweet taste.

I took his bottom lip between mine and sucked slightly. It was soft and pliable and warm. I couldn't remember the last time I actually kissed someone. Did lips always feel this good?

Then he parted them slightly and my whole body reacted.

More! More! More!

I was on fire, burning with need. My dick always responded to Edward, but this was completely different from every time before.

His tongue entered my mouth and I pressed mine against it. They teased each other, pushing and pulling, giving and taking. His lips were hot and searing against mine, and I just could not get enough. My hands drifted up on their own accord and plunged into his coppery mess. I tugged a little, eliciting a moan that vibrated against my mouth, only to be stifled by my probing tongue.

His hands were clawing at my back, urging me on.

I dominated him sexually, but at this we were equals. He kissed back with equal fervor and for a moment, I just let that fire consume me.

Why had I not done this before?

That kiss doesn’t even happen until half way through the story. But, don’t worry there’s plenty of spanking going on before that, because in the beginning, it’s all about the Raw (desire) and Rosy (ass), but will it become about more? Read it and find out. I promise you will not be disappointed.

If the words haven’t tempted you enough, then maybe the video will:

Recs Mine Alone by WinndSinger

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:41:00 +0000

I did this rec for TwiGirlsNextDoor but I wanted to share it here, because I really loved this story. Enjoy!!!

Mine Alone

WinndSinger

A vampire's love is forever. But what if Bella chose to be with Jacob instead of Edward after Eclipse? Edward slowly loses his mind after losing Bella and will do anything to keep her. This has some Darkward in it and the story will get dark at times.

Yes

Anyone who read The Red Line by WinndSinger and loved it was squeeeing late in the evening on June 8th, when we received the alert that a “new story” had been posted. I clicked on the link immediately to start reading. The first words were a warning:

*Hey Guys ! This takes place after Eclipse – there is no wolf pack, Jacob is not a werewolf. Sorry. Edward is very dark in this, but there will still be glimpses of Sweetward mixed in. You've been warned. Hope u like it.*

Let me first say that I absolutely LOVED this story, or I would not be reccing it, but I feel it is my responsibility to let you know that “Edward is very dark in this” is not an understatement. This Darkward is abusive, mean, manipulative, and horrific, even to Bella, which is what makes it hard to read. We are not used to reading the dark side of Edward, if he exists. The psychological plot of the story is what made it so unique and intriguing to me, and what kept me reading even when the words were sometimes hard to envision. The essence of this story is based on a theory of what could happen if a vampire went mad, and by mad I mean, his psyche breaks and he becomes a split personality, i.e. Good Edward vs Bad Edward. Bella actually loves them both, but of course, she is scared too.

Reading the summary could make you think this is a Jacob/Bella story, but don’t be fooled. The beginning of the story nips that right in the bud, and lets us know who will be the dynamic characters.

I hate funerals. Once, a lifetime or two ago, I used to think that they were kind of peaceful, a sad but quiet time of letting go, saying goodbye, thinking of all the wonderful moments had together…but of course those were funerals of old people…Gran, who was 87 when she passed away…she had lived a full life, a good life. It was hard but I was able to let her go and smile and know she was a free spirit now, able to fly and do backflips in the clouds if she chose to…she was so frail and in pain at the end, it was almost right that she was gone and not trapped in that body anymore.

But this funeral is different. Jacob is…WAS…only 19 years old. And it's my fault he's dead.

If I hadn't pushed so hard…if I didn't confront Edward and act so tough…if I had gone with Edward when he told me to…then…I can hardly even think this…

Then…Edward wouldn't have killed Jacob.

I want to let the sobs pour out of me…I want to scream and howl and make a fool of myself in front of Billy, and all Jacob's friends and relatives…but I won't…not yet. I know Edward is watching me…waiting to see me break. If I do, he'll taunt me about it later, even mock me…before he punishes me, that is.

Edward's punishments were severe and heartbreaking, as well as physically painful. He would think for hours on how to make it hurt me in every way, not just a bruise or a cut that could heal. Edward's punishments never healed…and would never go away.

Jacob is dead and Edward killed him. We do get flashbacks to fill-in the back story. To put it very briefly, Edward and Bella were planning their wedding, but Bella breaks off the engagement when she realizes she loves Jacob. She knows she is breaking Edward’s heart and hates herself for it, but she is young and confused, as most girls her age are with their first loves. She doesn't realize the cost of this decision, but then how could she?

Edward tries to let go, but slowly his psyche breaks, a monster is born, and he loses his mind. But, he still loves her too. He becomes obsessed with having her, and eventually stops anyone who gets in the way. Even when he punishes and tortures her, he hates himself, but he can’t stop, because he wants her to be with him. He wants her to love him again, even if it is forced.

Bella struggles with her feelings, because even though Edward does such horrible things, she believes that she is to blame for his becoming this way. She still loves the good Edward, and wishes that she could somehow repair what she has broken, and make him whole again.

"I love you…Edward," I said, trying to sound true in my conviction.

He sighed hard and turned away.

"I don't believe it, Bella," he was clearly disappointed, "Again."

I shivered and closed my eyes. I had to speak to that Edward I first loved, that would sound true because it is true.

Standing up, I hurled myself into his arms and buried my face into his neck, smelling his seductive fragrance and breathing it in…for a moment I was 17 again…in his arms…untouched by pain or heartache yet. I hoped the right Edward inside him heard me this time.

"I love you Edward," my voice cried and I felt my lips open and close over the skin right below his beautiful jaw line, "I love you…"

And I'm so sorry I destroyed you…God, I am sorry…

His arms gently coiled around me, being careful not to touch my injured back too tightly. The tension left his body and I felt it as I clung onto him.

It was several minutes before I heard anything from him at all. Then I was relieved to hear the velvet voice responding.

"Bella…" he choked, "Bella, I'm so sorry. Please forgive me."

Is he reading my mind? I just thought the very same thing.

"I forgive you," I felt a tear escape both my eyes at once. It's myself I can't forgive.

Good Edward makes appearances to help Bella through the worst of the torture.

"I want you to take care of me," I said truthfully, knowing this Edward was not the guilty one who'd hurt me.

I had seen this Edward from time to time. He would appear after an especially rough time with mean Edward to clean up his mess. To beg and grovel for forgiveness, although he didn't think he deserved it. And again, Edward was with me…treating my wounds as he wept without tears. He gave me some medicine for the pain and I took it without questioning him. I trusted him, as weird as that may sound...

...I played with an immortal's mind and heart…I was playing with fire. I deserve to get burned…but I never thought others I loved would pay for my sins...

"...What you did wasn't YOU," I pointed out without thinking about it, adding softly, "I know that."

He didn't move. I wanted to comfort him somehow, to make him see that I still cared for this part of him, the sick part that I was responsible for. I didn't know if I was doing something good or making it worse, but I asked in a whisper, "Sing to me?"

At this, he let out a pained breath and looked away, wondering how I could still ask this, how I could still want this from him. I didn't know either, I just knew I needed it to keep me sane. He is all I have left. I don't get this Edward back very often. I wanted to remember those sweet times…even if they were gone forever. I needed him to be tender with me…to strengthen me so I could handle the monster coming back later.

Bella formulates a plan to save her and Edward. I won’t spoil that for you. Now for the juicy stuff!

Bad Edward gives intense dark lemons:

He laid his heavy wet tongue right in the fold of skin beside my exhausted clit and let it rest there. This drove me even more insane and right away, I bucked and shrieked, not caring if I fell on my head anymore.

It may have looked to an outsider that I was struggling to get free but that was NOT what was happening here. He was just destroying me with pleasure.

I so wanted to try the usual missionary position, the way I pictured us when we'd make love for the first time. But so far we had done four different positions and I didn't think four was Edward's whole catalog.

Good Edward gives loving golden lemons:

And we began to make love…the first time…for both of us.

We were covered with sweat, hours later, Edward and I struggling to breathe as we hungrily kissed each other. We didn't want to stop kissing as his body moved against mine…it was no savage pummeling…very slow strokes…each one making him gasp and quiver as I rose my hips up, meeting his thrusts with my own, clenching my muscles inside me so tight…holding onto him as he let out a ragged breath, his eyes losing themselves in mine.

He took my bottom lip into his mouth and sucked ever so carefully, licking…opening his mouth and kissing me full on the lips, his tongue gently looking around for mine. Not intruding, not pounding down the door with fury. A gentleman seeking his lady.

His hands touched my breasts like they were the only breasts in the universe. And they kindly explored…reveling in the feel…the slope…the shape…the taste…he took his time, not knowing how much time we would be given. He was not rushed. He thoroughly made love to me, not watching the clock.

The story is not devoid of hot sex, and sometimes there is “did he just do that to her” sex. Whether the sex is wanted or not, Edward definitely knows how to make Bella orgasm...a lot! Obviously I would not in real life condone what happens in this story, so I don’t want anyone thinking that I think kidnapping someone, even if you are crazy in love with them, is ok. I don’t think that if you are held against your will by the hottest man on the planet, who gives you mind-blowing orgasms, means that you should then marry him and live happily ever after. *Sidenote: Although sometimes that is a dream of mine.*

But if you love the characters of Edward and Bella and believe their love can conquer anything, even mental breakdowns and torture, then this is definitely the story for you. If you are intrigued by the question: What happens when you can’t have the one you love and she’s the only one you can love, while exploring the hero’s split personality of good and evil; the damsel’s fight for freedom and forgiveness, while still loving the man she fears; all wrapped up in mystery, murder, torture, sex, love, forgiveness, death, deceit, and peace?...then don’t pass this story by.

I won’t deny that very early on I figured out how the story was going to have to end, but I hoped as I read each chapter that I was wrong. I was half right. I applaud WinndSinger’s courage not to take the easy road at the end of the story. I feel she gave the reader and the characters, justice and peace, love and forgiveness, in a surprisingly beautiful way. I would love to quote one of my favorite lines, but it would give it away too much.

If you are still reading this review, because yes I know I‘m wordy, then I’d say you are intrigued enough to start reading. I promise it won’t disappoint. I really enjoyed this story. If you start it, I implore you to stick with it, the ending is worth the dark journey.

We relived every wonderful moment…every laugh, every dance…every kiss.

Recs Homage to the Twilight FanFiction Trilogy by LolaShoes

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:10:00 +0000

Anyone who knows me, knows my love for LolaShoes "Twilight" fanfiction series. I really do believe that it gives the adult reader exactly what they missed in the YA books and much more. I even started the PicTease Blog with a Picture Tribute to the first two stories, as she hadn't written the third yet. I ended up moving that tribute to a blog I created just for the tribute - Lolas Hoes Tribute and Fan Blog, but alas was fail at ever finishing it...sigh.

When she finished the series, I was at a loss and needed for it to not be over, so I decided to make this video, which thankfully I actually did finish. If you've read the series, I hope you enjoy reliving it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you haven't read the series, I hope this will entice you to read it. I promise you will not be disappointed.

You can start here - Let Your Light Shine

Either way, please enjoy the video.

TwiSherry's Homage to LYLS/ALE/THW by LolaShoes
Uploaded by TwiSherry. - Arts and animation videos.

Recs Detours by Aciepey

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:11:00 +0000

I was again given the honor to do a guest rec on The Fictionators for my very dear friend and online sis, Aciepey's story Detours. I really love this story and if you are not reading it, you should. Let's get to my original rec which will explain why.

Story Summary:

Bella meets the gang in Forks when she is on her latest assignment as a travel nurse. She loves her nomadic lifestyle, or does she? Is there something, or someone who can convince her to put down roots?

When I first met my online sis, Aciepey in the Twilighted threads, we were both enthralled in another story, and we realized we must be long lost sis' because we agreed on everything. At the time, neither of us felt like we were writers in the least, so when she told me she had written a chapter for her first fic, I was very excited. But, now that we are nine chapters into this puppy I want to scream from the rooftops to get everyone to read it. So, when I was asked to do the guest rec for Detours, I was jumping up and down.

Detours introduces us to Bella, a traveling nurse, who enjoys her life plan of setting foot in each state before she settles down. Forks is her 13th assignment and she usually stays for about six months in each place. She has become a pro at moving, acclimating, and then moving on again. Because she is so used to this lifestyle, it is easy for Bella to make friends. The house she is renting from Rosalie, introduces her immediately to the Cullen clan, where she is instantly drawn into a relaxed and fun friendship with Rosalie, Emmett, Alice, and Jasper, who all happen upon her on moving day. As good neighbors do, they offer to help and she invites them all back for dinner later that week to thank them.

When Bella finds out that her best friend, Jake, is going to ask his girlfriend to marry him, it makes her question her whole life plan. She wonders what she is really looking for out of life, whether she is holding herself back from finding someone, and after experiencing the feelings of joy from spending only one day with the Cullens, she starts desiring to belong to a group herself. She ponders whether her mother has been right all of these years, and perhaps the independence she has prided herself on, has only been a way to isolate herself.

Enter Dr. Edward Cullen, and what a mighty fine entrance it is.

I made my way down the hall to the call room. It was very typical. Two sets of bunk beds, an alarm clock, a closet, a bathroom. I turned to lock the door and then put the fresh clothes on one of the beds. I reached for the hem of my soiled shirt and had taken it off when the bathroom door opened. My jaw hit the floor as I blushed and gawked at the god-like being that was standing in the doorway, still wet from his shower and one of those standard issue hospital towels slung low on his perfect hips.

As awkward as this first encounter could be, they are instantly drawn to one another and even end up flirting.

"Bye, Bella," he said, opening the door. Then he suddenly turned and winked at me. "You might want to lock this door. You never know who might come walking in on you." He let the door close behind him after giving me another one of those crooked smiles.

I rested my back against the door and slid down to the floor, locking it on the way down. That was one of the most embarrassing and thrilling moments of my life. Edward Cullen was indeed a very good looking individual. He was checking me out. Dare I say flirting?

Both Edward and Bella are pretty much swept off their feet by one another. They end up spending most of their free time together from that first encounter. We have an evening of laundry, that isn't just laundry when Edward steals some of Bella's undergarments, or does he? Hehehe, this chapter had me in stitches and the UST with these two is palpable from the beginning. It's chapter nine and only about a week of time has passed by, but Bella and Edward fill it with much action. There is a scene at a Target, that I swear will have you rolling on the floor. The art of flirting that these two have is relentless, in public and in private. But, even with all of this humor the feelings they have for each other are undeniable, and something neither of them expected. Secretly they are both already wondering what they will do when Bella's six months is over. I have to tell the truth, so am I.

Now the question that is on everyone's minds, are there lemons? Aciepey has cockblocked us a few times already, and she and I refer to the Cullen family as the Cullen Cockblockers because of this. Here are a few examples:

As I leaned back down to capture her mouth again, she arched her center toward me, the friction on my cock delightful and torturous at the same time. I shifted my weight to my left arm and trailed my free hand to her denim-clad pussy. I could feel the heat and the dampness of her body. As I placed my hand on the button of her shorts, I looked at her face. Bella arched an eyebrow at me and winked. My heartbeat roared in my ears as I rinned and undid the four buttons of her fly. I felt the waistband of her lace panties and noticed my impossibly hard cock stiffen even more. I looked once more at Bella's face as I slid my fingers under the fabric. Her mouth was open and she had one of her nipples between her thumb and forefinger, pulling and pinching. It was one of the hottest things I had ever seen. And then the fucking doorbell rang...

Bella padded off to the door, laughing. Five seconds later, I heard the distinct sound of my twin sister's voice. Damn! Cockblocked by a pixie!! I would never live this down. I situated a pillow strategically over my groin and proceeded to make like I was on the Rainbow Road.

And

Edward raised himself onto his elbows. I knew this was so that he could have the perfect view of the pleasure he was about to receive, and this knowledge sent a chill pulsing through my entire body. I stretched up with my left hand and gently scratched his chest as I bent my head toward his erection. I let the instinct that ruled my body whenever I was around him take over as I opened my mouth to taste the pre-cum that waited for me. I had friends who had argued about the taste of a man. Those who did not like it certainly had not tasted the magnificence that was Edward. As I wrapped my lips around his head and let my tongue dance around it, I heard Edward moan. His sounds encouraged me to take him further into my mouth, squeezing him gently near his base as I looked up at him. Edward's eyes were dark, hooded, making me wet all over again. I brought my mouth back up to the tip, concentrating my efforts on the sensitive skin there. Edward shifted to sit up, gently grasping the back of my head.

"Shit, Bella, that feels so fucking good," Edward said in a low voice. "Your mouth, so beautiful," he rasped.

I was certainly enjoying my new experience. Hearing his sexy words fall from his lips caused me to moan, which in turn made him tighten his hold on my head, threading his fingers through my hair. It was a fantastic sort of discomfort that served to heighten my arousal. The cycle of sensations we were having seemed to drive us both wild.

And then the fucking doorbell rang.

We both froze, not aware if we had been a bit vocal in our explorations. Like a bad, X-rated sitcom, his cock popped from my mouth as we looked at each other.

"Who the fuck would be here at…" I said, looking at my clock, "…7:30 on a Saturday?!"

I stood up and marched over to the window, near nudity be damned. I was pissed, even more so when I heard the heavy footsteps of my landlord on the porch and saw his red Jeep with the utility trailer being pulled behind it.

"Edward, I swear, there must be a knight in shining armor holding a pair of blue balls on the Cullen family crest to symbolize the cock-blocking that is your family's specialty."

Edward laughed, trying to stifle it. Neither of us was ready to face Emmett if he were to go all Ricky Ricardo on us, saying that we had some 'splainin' to do.

Gah, see I told you. I want to make a sign myself and put it on the door. "Do not Fucking disturb, we are Fucking." Did you hear that Aciepey? I'm making the sign as you read this.

I absolutely love Aciepey's style of writing. She brings wit and humor to very strong, mature characters. She has me laughing all the time with the characters, and then she has me squeeeeeeing and tingling soon after. Is there anything better than laughing followed by sexual playtime? I'd say not. She makes the Forks ER seem like an episode of Grey's Anatomy. The relationships she's built in only a few days transcend and complement the canon relationships we all love already. This is a Cullen family that loves each other, has lots of fun together, and well, I dare say, I would love to be a part of. So, it's no wonder that this has Bella questioning her plans for the future so soon. Hot Dr. Edward, would make anyone question their sanity if they chose to leave. So, everyone do yourself a favor and check out Detours by Aciepey, RTFN! You will NOT be disappointed.

Recs How to Save a Life by Unholy_Obsession

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:37:00 +0000

So, recently I was given the exquiste honor to do a guest rec on The Fictionators for one of my favorite stories How to Save a Life. I thought since this is supposed to be my rec's page I should post it here too. This story just updated today and let me tell you, Unholy_Obsession is just brilliant to me. This latest update was hard and it hurt, but I have to say that she deals with the toughest issues with such class and style, and I love her the more for it. Without delaying any further, let me give you my review of How to Save a Life.

Story Summary:

Bella, Edward, Alice & crew. What's going on with Bella's new best friend's older brother, Edward? What exactly happened in his past that has turned the former golden boy into a shadow of himself?

When I first thought about how to rec How To Save A Life, I really just wanted to put – "Don’t waste your time reading this, go read the story right the fuck NOW!!" But, then I realized that would be doing this wonderful story a disservice. I need to express why I love it so much. It has quickly become my "stop whatever I’m doing because HTSAL just updated" story. I would tend to believe that you can tell from the mere title that there will be angst. I mean really, “How to Save a Life”, that has to mean someone’s on the brink of something terrible and someone is going to save them. So, going into the story, I expected it. I’ve never thought of myself as someone loving angst, but I’m learning quickly while surrounded by my non-angst loving friends, that I guess I do. But, I have to say, that angst for the sake of angst does not appeal to me, angst that is relative and necessary for character growth, plot movement, and has a satisfying ending, I’m standing behind that. Unholy_obsession knows how to tell a story so that you feel like you are right there experiencing everything with the characters.

The summary on Twilighted sets the stage for the journey – “When Bella Swan starts Junior year at Forks High School, she is grateful, yet puzzled, when the exuberant and popular Alice Cullen instantly befriends her. But soon, Bella discovers this high school harbors some dark ghosts of the past-- none of them more evident than Alice's sullen, rude and stoned brother... and Bella's lab partner, Edward. As Bella learns more about the tragic circumstances that rocked Edward's world less than one year ago, the more determined she becomes to save him and restore him to the person he used to be. The only question is, does Edward have enough left inside to want to save himself?"

I’m sure everyone’s heard the expression “a picture tells a thousand words”, and I earnestly believe that unholy_obsession’s words paint an enticing picture that captures you and drops you right in the midst of her characters lives, leaving you caring so deeply for them, that even when there may be something hard to get through or you don’t understand their actions, you can’t help but stay committed to seeing if indeed the life can be saved. There is wisdom of elders in her characters as well as the naivety of teens that keeps you completely enthralled.

Edward’s introduction to Bella is rather harsh, he’s rude, high, and tells his sister to “Fuck off”, but Bella is still drawn to him in the innate way that any Edward/Bella fan knows is always there. Here is the reaction to their first meeting:

“I glanced down, and realized at some point my hand had ended up pressed against my heart, which was still pounding in protest against my chest. I felt like I was having trouble breathing, as if the atmospheric pressure in the room had suddenly dropped, as if a thunderstorm had passed through and left cooler temperature along with broken branches in its wake. The music was still pounding around us, but now it seemed entirely incongruent, as if its cheery beat had no business in this place.

Alice finally looked up again, her eyes glistening with unshed tears of maybe sadness or anger or embarrassment. Maybe all three. "So yeah," she finally stated in a shaky whisper. "That's my brother. He has some...problems right now."

I looked through the doorway he had just passed through, as if indeed I could still feel his presence hovering around us, making us rigid, bringing us down. Problems. Yeah. I'd say so.”

Bella quickly realizes that the Edward she met is not who he used to be and so a mystery of what tragic event set Edward on a course of destruction ensues. When she sees a picture of Edward from the year before it further draws her into the familiar role of savior, albeit not one she searches for, but just finds her.

"Although, to say I recognized the face would be an incredible stretch, being that it looked so entirely different from the one I had glimpsed yesterday afternoon. His face was different, everything was different. His posture was casual and relaxed, and seemed to hold none of the tension that had hung around him at his house the day before. He looked a lot younger too, as if he had aged about three years in one. Maybe this was partially attributed to the fact that he was clean-shaven and his hair was close-cropped in this picture. Edward of last year looked much less...unkempt. He had an arm slung casually around the big, dark-haired guy standing next to him. His eyes were nearly closed, they were so scrunched up with laughter. Laughter. His mouth was open with it, full of it, as if the picture had been snapped mid-guffaw. I caught sight of my own reflection in the mirror again, and was startled to realize I was smiling with him. He just looked so damn happy and it was such a stark contrast to the image I had seen yesterday, that it made me smile. Even though somewhere in my chest, a slight pain constricted around my heart."

And so begins the journey to find out if this Edward still exists. Fate plays a small role providing Bella as Edward’s partner in Biology, so they have a certain amount of forced interaction, which serves as a foundation to build on and they do. Edward is very intrigued by Bella, because she doesn’t really take his bullshit. Sometimes she even gives it back to him. While most everyone else walks on eggshells around him, wondering when their old friend or loved one will return, Bella has no expectations. And this proves to be a breath of fresh air for Edward, one that he breathes in often, once he realizes how refreshing she can be.

One moment of realization that hit me hard was an early conversation Bella and Edward had about Wuthering Heights. I believe that unholy_obsession paralleled these two stories in a remarkable way when Bella is hit with the harsh realization that it’s very possible that fiction may be too close to reality.

I began gesturing with my hands, feeling desperate for him to understand that this was not a conclusion I arrived at lightly. That I was not simple. "It is harsh. It's harsh for Heathcliff and it's harsh for anyone reading the book. No one wants to conclude that about Heathcliff, everyone wants to conclude the opposite. But he doesn't ever let us. He never progresses, he never lets go, he never makes peace with his issues." I smacked my palm down on the table. "And that is tragic. Because no one wants to see that that's who he really is. No one wants to admit that these are not just misguided actions that aren't in keeping with the real Heathcliff, who may have a heart of gold. No one wants to acknowledge that there is no longer any trace of the good or innocent and that these aren't just actions but who he has really become."

Suddenly I sat up ramrod straight, my mouth falling open. I felt sick to my stomach as Alice's words from last week filtered back into my head.

"It was all so gradual...you watch someone behave a certain way and think it's just that, a behavior...when do you start realizing it's not, that it's an actual pattern, and it's not someone acting a certain way, but it's someone, some thing, that they've actually become?"

I don’t want to steer you wrong, there is a lot of back and forth as Bella penetrates the wall Edward has built, one inch at a time. Both of them struggle with their feelings for each other that they cannot deny, but the actions that keep them wondering if they can or even deserve to really be something they cannot define. Bella is very strong in this story, but has her own issues to deal with later on. This story delves into depression, drugs, guilt, pain, loss, and anger, but in my opinion, first and foremost this story exemplifies how human connection is really what gets us through the darkest times in our lives.

So, while this story is not about the lemons (although let me just tell you, I have a sneaking suspicion that when we do get one it’s going to be GOOD), moments like this make the struggled journey worth every dip in your heart you’ve experienced.

"The kiss exploded at that point, our mouths demanding as we sought each other out entirely, as I fought to consume him in the way that I had wanted to for so long. We pressed our mouths together and our bodies together and clung to each other desperately, fighting to get closer still, our tongues twisting together in a manner both rough and soft at the same time. At the feeling of Edward's body against mine, at the thrill of him inside my mouth, a fire of white hot longing raced through my entire body, fueled on by something I had never felt before. I pulled him even closer to me, pressing as hard as I could against his car and demanding that he press against me in the same way.

He pulled back to gasp for air, his breath again trembling in the night sky. He closed his eyes again at once, returning to me as quickly as possible, begging me to let him back inside. As he reached for me again, I felt his hand still shaking, trembling almost uncontrollably as he sought to hold onto me."

AND

"I had never felt a guy hard against me before. I had never felt him hard, against me, right there. My heart hammered against my breastbone, breathing escaped me entirely. I couldn't help myself, my hips moved on their own accord, pushing off of the machine that pulsed behind me, pressed back against his, my body making new, direct, more persistent contact with his.

Edward made a noise in my ear, somewhere between a gasp and a groan, as his body answered mine. "Bella..." he mumbled in my ear. He moved his hips one more time, rubbing against me. I clenched my eyes shut at the heightening of every sensation that I was already feeling."

AND

And so when I realized that Edward's frozen fingers were fumbling to push the button through the hole on the top of my pants, without hesitation, without asking, I did not stop him. He had to know at this point that he did not need to ask. My heart started fluttering unnaturally at this gesture, at the muted ragged sound of my zipper being inched down. It wasn't a bad sensation. I was nervous in a way that I couldn't articulate, but I wasn't scared. The increase in my heart rate and the tightening in my stomach at the realization of the fact that Edward was unzipping my pants seemed nothing but...wanted...in the moment.

This story is not complete yet, but I truly believe that when all is said and done, we will find that it is truly possible for one human to save another human, not from some physical near death experience, but actually from oneself, and this is why I am totally in love with How to Save a Life by Unholy_obsession.

Recs Check it Out

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:03:00 +0000

No, I still don't have a rec for you, but I promise I will have one soon. I have to work on one for the Fictionators and I'll share it here when I do. But, the LYLS and ALE Tribute is taking up most of my spare time, that is except for how RL is kicking my butt right now.

I'm super proud of myself for adding the column to the left which includes all of the youtube videos for the songs that inspired my one-shots. I promise you if you listen to the songs first, you will appreciate the stories even more.

Don't forget the Tribute on the PicTease for LolaShoes LYLS and ALE. The sequel is upon us soon.

I think I'm going to add a little box to the right that will at least share what stories I'm reading at the moment, I think that will be cool, look for that soon.

Hope everyone is getting some time off to spend with their families.

Recs Bear with Me

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:26:00 +0000

Ok, my girlfriends next door read a LOT more than I do, so I'll do my best. I'm thinking instead of weekly or goodness daily (thanks to Aciepey) rec's, I will probably just talk about what is pwning me. I'll probably dicuss the chapters that pwn me for the week. But, I'll try to remember to give you pretty pics in the process. And don't forget the PicTease. I'm looking forward to seeing the pics that people use as teasers for their stories, I'm sure I will have a harder time NOT reading their stories. It is a running joke between my sis, (Aciepey is my internet sis) and the fact that she rec's me a story almost every day, and the fact that I will probably die an old woman and still have a huge "to read" list.

Anyway, hope you have fun, and don't forget to follow me on twitter, subscribe here so you don't miss a thing, make sure you click all the links at the top and visit the other girls. They rock my world, so I'm sure they will rock yours too :)

Just to get us ready for the Tribute toLet Your Light Shine and A Life Extraordinary by LolaShoes, I am going to share my all time favorite quote from ALE.

Bella waking with a start on Isle Esme, not knowing where I am. Her body melts and her heart races when she sees me in the doorway. I feel her crushing love and it fits together with mine in a perfect set.

I looked down at her and her eyes were heavy with need. None of what just happened in the previous several minutes had done anything to diminish her state; her love day was positively consuming her.

“I love you beyond sanity, I needed you to know that,” she whispered these words and the images kept coming and coming and I couldn’t stop drinking them in. And then her voice was quiet, and I knew she was scared but still hungry for me, and I couldn’t speak because of the love that was filling my head. Her quiet, scared, hungry voice said: “Edward…do you wish I could take it back?”

Everything stopped then. Even the myriad of images. I don’t know, even now, if Aro froze, or if I froze or if time froze, but all I knew was that I had to fix her hurt, because she needed to know in this moment that I had never loved her more. That I couldn’t possibly know just five minutes ago that my love could double, triple. I was mad for her.

“Not in a million years. Not ever. Never say that again.” I knew my eyes were burning, I had worried that my intensity sometimes scared her, but I now knew it didn’t; she had to know that what was happening was completing everything I ever needed from her.

This to me was so pivotal for Edward. I always felt like ALE was Edward and Bella learning that their love was equal to the others, and what better way than to give Edward what he needed to be able to finally see that. Edward gave Bella immortality, which in my mind always spoke to the depths of his love for her, and this section in ALE to me spoke to the depths of Bella's love for Edward. The most brilliant part of this was that although Edward longed to see inside Bella's mind, it was Bella's need for him to finally see her love for him through her own eyes that moved her to touch Aro. Again, brilliance and a part of ALE that will always be very close to my heart.

I can't wait for the Tribute which starts on December 15th, I really hope everyone enjoys it. You can click the PicTease link at the top of the blog.

Musings Just Playing Around with a Cool New Gadget

noreply@blogger.com (Twi Sherry) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:55:00 +0000

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