Fic Rec: Puddle Jumping

I recently read a fic from front to back and I was blown away.

I'm behind in reading some of these stories, but in my defense I'm busy. I'm a very busy beta, banner maker, RMP master and oh yeah, a mom with a RL job.

Over the last week or so I read "Puddle Jumping" by 107YearOldVirgin. It's actually been over a week since I finished and I wanted to process all my thoughts before I sat down to write this.

I borrowed this from 107's blog....it DOES NOT belong to me, js

One Word.

Fantasitc.

Oh, and Amazing.

Wait... Thought-provoking (hyphenating makes it one word, right?)

If you've ever read a fic rec from me, I'm not about spoilers, so I try to give you my thoughts without giving away too much. In this case, I do need to reveal some of the plot in order to accurately tell you how amazing I found this entire fic.

This story, in my most basic lingo, is about love. About absolutely KNOWING what you want and NOTHING will stand in your way to get it. Of course there are other things going on, but basically..it's finding what you want and fighting for it. Being honest about feelings and just not fucking letting go.

I was moved. Beyond moved. Let me tell you why. This Edward was nothing like I ever read....and you know what? So was Bella. I've read Edward the Dom, the Sub, the Asshole, the Rich Guy, the Emotional Guy....But this was Edward, the guy with Aspergers. And I don't want to label him as that, but my point in doing that is to let you know that it was NOTHING that I had encountered.

Now 107 (as I will call her because I am lazy to type it out each time) wrote this beautiful tale of love, and not just any love....but young, all consuming, true love. Yeah, he did have a mental disability (forgive me if that is not PC - I'm not trying to start a debate) but the way she wrote it made me look beyond that. I loved him more for his literal POV on everything....but with that came his brutal honesty. It was endearing and heart warming. It wasn't a character that played games, or kept you wondering what he was up to. If he thought it, he said it.

And this leads to Bella. By far, one of the best Bella's I've seen...She was strong. So strong that I wanted to hug her. How many teenage girls in love could be so consistently logical? Yeah, she had her moments of crazy thoughts, but it took one look at him, one reflection of something he did to ground her and remind her of how he needs to be dealt with. I loved her. I wished that when I was her age I had an ounce of the maturity that she has. I loved how she adapted things to suit him, but it wasn't sacrificing what she wanted. She wanted him. Anyway she could have him. What more could one ask for? What would you do for the one you are destined to be with?

It was amazing how much the characters grew throughout this story. It truly was a story that came full circle. His emotional progression was fantastic and realistic. Her being the thing that grounded him..and vice versa. All characteristics aside, this was a love story at it's finest. Two people that were meant to be together and despite their differences, complimented each other.

Love knows NO bounds. This was a testament to that. I adored this fic to no end. Again, I know I'm late, 107 is iconic to the Fanfic world, and I am late to the party. Better late than never, AMIRITE?

If you've not read it...do so. You'll fall in love with the characters as much as I did. I also would like you to read her author's note about the story too...she says it so much better than anyone ever could.

Enjoy this story, I did. It's a nice, fast read that leaves your heart swelling with emotion.

xoxo

~Lindz

Some oldies from FFFW

Some old, old banners I did for Team Edward on FFFW

Banner: My Cocky Girlfriend

My Cocky Girlfriend by sadtomato
When you're done reading this O/S, here's the rec on TwiMuses

Banner: Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect by eureka twilighter
on FFFW (if you're not a member, why not??)

Banner: Sanguineous Torment

So...the other day I got up, like any other day and checked my crack feed, aka Twitter, and what did I see? My feed filled with tweets mentioning me! Upon further inspection, I see that my little One-shot was rec'd on Jaspers Darlin's much to my extreme delight!



You guys are so awesome for picking my little fic and putting it on your blog. Thank you so very much, my appreciation is beyond words.

So....if you haven't read my little dribble of a one-shot, go do it!

Now.

:)

The Mistake

xoxo

~Lindz

Banner: When You Come Home

Banner: Who You Are To Me

Banner: Reborn in Twilight

Banner: Sunbeams and Broken Dreams

My First Interview!

So, my RL has been crazy and hectic lately and was just able to have some breathing room. A few weeks ago I was asked to share a O/S that I had written and was fortunate enough to be asked for an interview on TwiMuses.

My first interview EVER!! Well, obviously I was nervous and had no idea what to say, but managed to answer the questions and not sound like a complete idiot (I hope).

If you want to check out the fabulous interview...go, do it!

Thank you TwiMuses for the opportunity - truly a highlight in my Fandom Life :)

Thanks,

~Lindz

Banner: All That's Left

All That's Left by Mostly a Lurker

This was a team effort between the two of us. A fun experience, teaching me a lot!
Thanks, MaL :)

Banner: Beneath The Surface

Banner: Lost and Found

Lost and Found by Jen Roxanne

Blog: RobzSinger

Okay, this is my first blog rec... so hold on....



I'd like to take a moment to highlight a wonderful blog that I actively look forward to every post.

RobzSinger

I found this blog by accident forever ago and was immediately drawn in to reading all the posts and had to start following right away.

There is so much humor, clever wit, and gorgeous pictures of The Pretty. I adore her insight and delicious posts. If you don't get hooked on the beautiful header alone (did you see it up there?), take a moment to read through some posts.

Do it.

Now.

You will laugh until your belly hurts, be amazed at her wonderful insight and humor and want to pet your screen all at the same time.

You want sexy pics? Oh, she has it.

You need some fun? Guess what, she's got it.

You want poetry? Oh, jeebus, read it.

You want a smile? She delivers. I promise.

Trust me, it's multitasking you don't want to miss.

So, for me...go.

And enjoy, I'm confident you will never be disappointed. I never am.


xoxo

~Lindz

Banner: Wild Horses

Wild Horses by Miracle1901

Banner: Conflicted Love

Conflicted Love by Jasperluver48

Banner: Pain Killer

If you love slash...read this. If you don't know slash..read this. It's hot, sexy and beautiful.
Pain Killer by Goldenmeadow

Banner: Trial By Blood

Banner: Forever Is Over

Banner: The Ultimate Escape

Banner: Chasing Fire Ch 8

Banner: Use Me Up

Use Me Up by Miracle1901

Fic Rec: The Screamers

So this fic has been around for awhile, but I've only had the pleasure of reading it in it's entirety recently.

I'd like to start off by saying that this has become one of my favorites...a fic that I would rec to anyone.

Oh, you want to know which one?

I suppose I should tell you.

The Screamers by KiyaRaven

I started this fic just a few weeks ago and it quickly became something I craved everyday. I woke up and the first thing I wanted to do was read/review the next chapter. I lost myself in this story so deeply.

First of all you get sucked in, all consuming, the very first chapter. Edward, the fabulous Rock Star meets the most unlikely person that is about to change his life....and hers. That moment when 'the screamers' guided him into a moment, an alley, that would alter his life forever, thrusting him into a new realm of feeling, emotion and the courage to be a better man. But it's not about just him....Bella has a story too. A painful tale of survival, making her resistant to the changes in her own life. Two people, from very different worlds but struggling to overcome the pasts that have tortured them.

I won't say too much, I refuse to spoil a fic that way, but do trust me. A troubled superstar meets the most unlikely girl and what ensues will keep you riveted.

You will laugh, cry, maybe yell a little, I sure did. It's a story of growth, acceptance, trust and letting go of the past. It makes you question if you could endure, if you could forgive, if you could survive things that test your heart to its breaking point. Can you give up the tragedy of the past to embrace the future that awaits?

The depiction of the characters is hilarious, consistent and wonderfully executed. KiyaRaven paints a beautiful story of discovery...self worth...and most importantly love. There is a brilliant amount of humor involved that lightens the mood, but never takes away from the message...and that to me was... Growth. Promise. Letting go. Love.

Read if you haven't. I promise you will love it as much as I did. Take a ride with these two and witness the incredible bond and follow them on a path of self discovery and watch as their connection grows and how they mature as individuals to accept the lives they have been dealt.

Will their perfect salvation be realized? Will it fall apart around them and lead them to realize they are who they are?

Just read.

I fell in love with it right away and loved every minute of it. I can honestly say that I would gladly read this again and find a million more things I love about it.

thanks....

~Lindz

Banner: Beautifully Broken

Special Request from Miracle1901 for Beautifully Broken

Banner: Truth or Dare

I entered the Pick a Pic challenge on TwiFicPics where artists anonymously created banners for authors to choose from and write a one-shot. Now that the contest is completed, I can reveal my banner and the author that chose to write a story and request the banner for future use.

Here is the link to the story that belongs with this banner:

Truth or Dare by Miracle1901

Banner: Stranger Beside Me

Fic Rec: My Perfect Mr Imperfect

I've got another fic that I am in love with and I want to share it with all of you.

This story came to me as a beta. I have worked on the author's previous stories and was so happy to hear that she was starting a new one and asked me to be her beta.

If you've read my bio, you know that I am really an E/B story lover, with a few exceptions. And this story is the epitome of my ideal.




My Perfect Mr Imperfect by xrxdanixrx is one of my top 5 fics right now. First of all, she is a fabulously detailed writer. It's not all about lemons - it's a story. She builds up to that. There is an undeniable, strong, realistic substance to her fics. I will get to her others later, because trust me, you will want to read them all.

In MPMI, Bella works for a successful auction house and is in love with her boss....Jasper. I know, I know...it's not Edward, but sit tight. Good things come to those who wait. Her and Jasper have cooled off...though the hope is still there for her.

She meets the disheveled, flannel wearing, scruffy friend of Jasper who is a new client of their business. He's not her type at all...yet, there is something there.

The story is so smooth and concise. It is full of the perfect ratio of angst, drama, happiness to keep you wanting more. You want to love/shake/squeeze/lock them in a room all at the same time. It's a satisfying story of finding a new love, stepping outside the box...letting go and trying to trust your emotions.

Dani is a wonderful author that weaves a tightly knit, perfectly paced story of self discovery, finding true love and determination to fight for what you want. The past may have a hold on you, but if you find that special someone, can they make the future better? You'll know if you read it.

This story is not complete, but trust me...you need to read it. Give yourself something to look forward to each week as she updates regularly (I know this for a fact).

Give it a read...I've never steered you wrong and I certainly wouldn't start now. Find out how love can find you in the most Imperfect situation.

xrxdanixrx
My Perfect Mr Imperfect

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