Penname: Whatif-ifonly [Real name: Jen
Member Since: 03 Jun 2012
Membership status: Member
Bio:

To achieve the impossible, one must think the absurd; look to where everyone else has looked, but to see what no one else has seen. – Author Unknown.


Keep your thoughts positive,
because your thoughts become your words.
Keep your words positive,
because your words become your behaviours.
Keep your behaviours positive,
because your behaviours become your habits.
Keep your habits positive,
because your habits become your values.
Keep your values positive,
because your values become your destiny.


Gandhi




I remember when '30 Something' was my Mom's favorite TV show - now it's how old I am. I've lived all over - I was born in Maine, raised in southern Minnesota, went to college in Wisconsin, lived in Michigan and Ohio, and done my fair share of traveling both for business and pleasure. Now I'm back in Minnesota - I live and work in the Minneapolis - St. Paul area.


I thought for sure I'd grow up to be something really cool - like an astraunaught, a doctor, a lawyer... I planned to become an engineer... but then I met Calculas... needless to say - we did not get along! So after many adventures with a career in outside sales that took me all across the country, I now find myself working in a finance department as a business analyst - not what I had in mind as a kid - but I love it.




What am I working on right now? Well quite a lot actually... plot bunnies continue to find new and interesting ways to ambush me. They are stealthy little things... I'm pretty sure mine are ninja plot bunnies with the way they are able to sneak up on me. So you'll continue to see stories from me for what I hope will be quite some time to come.


I do promise however, that while I may occasionaly take a break here or there from a story - I will never leave one unfinished. I find it extremely unfair to all of you who have vested so much time and energy into reading it - as well as all the time and energy I've invested into writing it.


 




 


How the stories all tie together:


The Roads Series:


'The Road Not Taken' - completed


2011 Profiler's Choice Criminal Minds Fanfic Awards winner for Best JJ/Reid
2012 Profiler's Choice Criminal Minds Fanfic Awards nominee for Best Het Romance


'Like a Duck to Water' - completed


'Two Roads Diverged' - completed


'The Road Before Us' - work in progress


2012 Profiler's Choice Criminal Minda Fanfic Awaards winner for Best JJ/Reid


'Though the Road was Never Smooth' - work in progress


The Magic of Love Series:


'Sleight of Hand' - Completed


'Use Your Illusion' - In Progress




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Stories by Whatif-ifonly
Summary:

The universe is an endless expanse of a thing and in the multi-verse everything that can happen either has happened or will happen.


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Spencer/JJ
Genre: Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: The Roads Series
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 11512 Read Count: 302
[Report This] Published: 17 Feb 2014 Updated: 20 Jun 2020
Summary:

il·lu·sion  1. a. An erroneous perception of reality. b. An erroneous concept or belief. 2. The condition of being deceived by a false perception or belief. 3. Something, such as a fantastic plan or desire, that causes an erroneous belief or perception. Sequel to Sleight of Hand.

 


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Spencer/JJ
Genre: Family, Friendship, Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: The Magic of Love
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 17520 Read Count: 1333
[Report This] Published: 13 Oct 2013 Updated: 10 May 2015
Summary:

It took over ten years and a lot of pain and heartache, but Spence and JJ were finally home for Christmas. 2014 Christmas Gift Fic Exchange fic for Annber03.


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Spencer/JJ
Genre: Family, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 10815 Read Count: 200
[Report This] Published: 26 Dec 2014 Updated: 09 Feb 2015
Summary:

Sequel to 'The Road Not Taken' and 'Two Roads Diverged' Companion fic to 'The Road Before Us' How do you carry on when you end up right back where you started?


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Spencer/JJ
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Friendship, Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: The Roads Series
Chapters: 24 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 149860 Read Count: 9787
[Report This] Published: 07 Jun 2012 Updated: 06 Jul 2014
Summary:

Sequel to 'The Road Not Taken' and 'Two Roads Diverged' Companion fic to 'Though The Road Was Never Smooth' JJ and Spence continue on the road before them, each day brand new and never seen before.


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Spencer/JJ
Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, Friendship, Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: The Roads Series
Chapters: 24 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 159596 Read Count: 8719
[Report This] Published: 07 Jun 2012 Updated: 06 Jul 2014
Summary:

Penelope and Derek spend the day preparing for and enjoying the holidays. Special guest appearances by Henry and Jack. 2013 Criminal Minds Christmas Fic Gift Exchange on FFN - written for CeeCee333


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Derek/Garcia
Genre: Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 2572 Read Count: 227
[Report This] Published: 31 Dec 2013 Updated: 31 Dec 2013
Cabin Bound by Whatif-ifonly Rated: NC-17 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 9]
Summary: Past Featured Story

JJ and Spence take a little mid-winter get away to enjoy some winter playtime in the snow and some playtime with each other. But can they escape Garcia and Morgan's nosey curiosity? And will the BAU's bad luck with vacations follow them?


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Spencer/JJ
Genre: Erotica, Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 49900 Read Count: 4864
[Report This] Published: 11 Feb 2013 Updated: 08 Sep 2013
Summary:

The earliest moon of wintertime is not so round and fair, so the song goes... but perhaps a happier affair is in order for Erin Strauss, David Rossi, and the BAU.


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Rossi/Erin
Genre: One-Shot
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1539 Read Count: 8906
[Report This] Published: 26 Dec 2012 Updated: 26 Dec 2012
Mea Culpa by Whatif-ifonly Rated: T [Reviews - 0]
Summary:

Dr. Gwen Batten has a tough customer as she attempts to help Erin Strauss open herself up to the treatment process now that she's been admitted for her alcohol dependancy. Erin Straus is in denial; but perhaps when she runs into an old friend of Dr. Batten's in the lobby of the treatment facility it will open Erin's eyes. CCOAC Challenges from other Challenges submission.


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: OC/Erin
Genre: Drama
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 3292 Read Count: 43
[Report This] Published: 01 Jul 2012 Updated: 01 Jul 2012
Summary:

While tracking an unsub through the forest, Morgan and Prentiss are caught in a sudden spring thunderstorm. While they take cover from the storm, they talk and Emily confides in Morgan about something she's been putting off telling the team.


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Derek/Emily
Genre: Friendship
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3727 Read Count: 117
[Report This] Published: 20 Jun 2012 Updated: 20 Jun 2012
Summary:

As Halloween once again approaches, Henry asks his Uncle Spence to dress up with him for Halloween. Before she knows it, JJ too has been drawn into the fun...


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Spencer/JJ
Genre: Family, Friendship, Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: The Roads Series
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3851 Read Count: 273
[Report This] Published: 20 Jun 2012 Updated: 20 Jun 2012
Summary:

Some quick thinking by Emily preserves the magic of Christmas just a little longer for Jack and leads to Emily and Hotch creating some Christmas magic of their own.


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Hotch/Emily
Genre: Family, Humor, One-Shot, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3652 Read Count: 151
[Report This] Published: 19 Jun 2012 Updated: 19 Jun 2012
Summary:

JJ and Hotch's run in at the local Valentine's Day seasonal shop causes the joy of JJ's Valentine's Day to rub off on Hotch's Valentine's Day plans in a most unique and interesting way.


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Hotch/JJ
Genre: Humor, One-Shot, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2159 Read Count: 239
[Report This] Published: 19 Jun 2012 Updated: 19 Jun 2012
Sleight of Hand by Whatif-ifonly Rated: NC-17 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 2]
Summary:

SLEIGHT OF HAND: 1. a: A cleverly executed trick or deception b: A conjuring trick requiring manual dexterity 2. a: Skill and dexterity in conjuring tricks b: Adroitness in deception


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Spencer/JJ
Genre: Friendship, Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: The Magic of Love
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 71193 Read Count: 8830
[Report This] Published: 07 Jun 2012 Updated: 07 Jun 2012
Summary:

Missing chapter from 'The Road Not Taken'... JJ and Spence get caught in a rainstorm while spending a Saturday afternoon at the park... however will they spend the rest of their afternoon?


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Spencer/JJ
Genre: Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: The Roads Series
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4618 Read Count: 477
[Report This] Published: 07 Jun 2012 Updated: 07 Jun 2012
Summary:

Sequel to 'The Road Not Taken' The universe is a strange and mysterious thing, as Spence is about to explain to JJ.


Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Spencer/JJ
Genre: Family, Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: The Roads Series
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1023 Read Count: 315
[Report This] Published: 07 Jun 2012 Updated: 07 Jun 2012
Summary: Past Featured Story

Everyone wonders from time to time what their life could have been if they had made different choices, if their eyes had been open to the opportunities in front of them, if things had been different. JJ gets an opportunity to find out.

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Categories: Criminal Minds
Characters: Spencer/JJ
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: The Roads Series
Chapters: 150 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 491670 Read Count: 128914
[Report This] Published: 03 Jun 2012 Updated: 07 Jun 2012