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Bio:
Greetings!
Where to begin. Well. This is my first time doing any type of creative writing. I am used to whipping up boring expository writings. My favorite excuse is that this is my first piece of writing that doesn't include a bibliography.
As a teacher, I try to challenge my students to step outside of their comfort zone. Well, after reading the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer, on a whim I may add, my students offered me the same challenge. So...here I am, attempting to write for you.
Ultimately, my students are my critics. I don't feel the need to beg for feedback from readers. If there is some thing that brings out a strong reaction, good or bad, people will say something. If not...I just hope that they enjoy the story.
My Life's Mantra:
Life doesn't get easier; just more interesting.
Things in life may not be difficult, just a new experience.
One adapts to the world around them, yet challenging themselves to make a difference.
I live for my girls; and to find my inner self.
I write to challenge my ability,
In life, I am no one special,
Just Jo
Intelligence Isn't Everything
Well, how do I begin?
As you may or may not know, Intelligence is my first form of creative writng. It is a stepping stone of sorts for me and definitely a learning experience. Since I started ths journey, I have learned many, many things about myself as an individual and as a writer.
First, I need to begin with a clear goal in mind. I know what I want my characters to experience...but getting them there is half the battle. A great ouline works wonders...hence...the great delay...I've been outlining!
Secondly, I can only do one story at a time. With that being said...another reason for the great gap inbetween updates is because I have THREE, yes THREE, other story lines in my dome...one of which is Edwards POV for Intelligence. There are two others that I have been oulining the living daylights out of so that I don't forget all the cool and juicy details. I cannot wait to write them!!
HOWEVER!! I can only write one at a time...I want to focus all my energy on one at a time in order to do them any kind of justice. Otherwise, it turns into which kid is favored over another..and I just can't have my stories fighting over me...not cool...so...I will finish Intelligence. As for which one after that? Who knows!
Thirdly, I need a beta to help keep me focused...and one has so gratiously stepped up to the plate. Juliebly is awesome. She is currently writing Anywhere But Here with Jersey(SparklingTwilight) ...you need to read it...its awesome...Jersey has this other small story that she has been working on...you might have heard of it...Tides of Fate...
While your waiting for me to get my act together...reat those two...you won't be dissappointed...I promise.
Thank you for your support...and patience...
Jo!
Britain, 9th century:
Bella is captured by Vikings and brought with them to their homeland where her new fate awaits. Will she ever find happiness being a slave? Will it matter that she is given to Edvard, the chieftain of the village, to be his new bed thrall?
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Angst, Erotica, Historical, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: My favs past present and future
Chapters: 23 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 137880 Read Count: 272682
Edward and Bella, kidnapped and forced to play out a sick man's fantasy where every decision has a consequence. Will Edward and Bella be able to admit their love after the trials they endure? ExB AxJ. Language,lemons, sexual violence,unconventional.
Thank you to JA Mash for the banner.
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Angst, Drama, Erotica, Romance, Suspense/Thriller
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Drive's Stories to read that are Completed, Lilyellacullens want to read list!, My Favorite Stories, Dumbi's Most Wanted
Chapters: 89 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 453698 Read Count: 923518
Be gentle, be sweet, speak of womanly things, but above all else give your king everything he desires, Lady Isabella Swan of Devonshire does none of these things..."
"It was the reign of life, it was the reign of death, of love, of hate, of gold, of dust, it was the era of kings, it was the era of the common man, of truth, of deception, of war, of peace. It was the Reign of Edward and Isabella. #Kingward #Royalward"
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Stories I've Already read, Read & Enjoyed
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 107093 Read Count: 109465
Edward wins more than he bargained for at what was supposed to be a friendly poker game. AH.
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: None
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Drive's Stories to read that are Completed and Not completed, Can't wait for an update, My Favorite Stories, My favs past present and future
Chapters: 63 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 304154 Read Count: 221097
“Swan! I wanted that file ten minutes ago, on my desk, it’s outside my door, are you blind?!” “No Cullen, I cannot see your office, because yes, I AM blind and I don’t want to walk in and listen to you with Tanya Denali!”
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: To Read
Chapters: 29 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 164515 Read Count: 53869
(Banner by Mina)
A perfect cafe au lait was all it took for Hollywood's most eligible bachelor to fall in love with me...the coffee girl.
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Stories I've Already read, Dumbeline's WIP to read list, Stories I've read, My favs past present and future , Read & Enjoyed
Chapters: 38 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 93585 Read Count: 142639
Banner by the wonderful and talented DeeBelle1.
Some so called friends invite Bella out for her birthday, and send her to a BDSM club as a prank. What happens when the owner of the club sees her? Will he be able to set aside his Dom nature? Will she ever believe she deserves to have her needs met? Will he be able to set aside his wants and desires to meet those needs, or will she find her true desire is to submit to him? AH/M
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Drama, Erotica, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort,, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Stories I've Already read, J's Read and Loved Stories, Stories I've read, Fav BDSM Fics, Read
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 204571 Read Count: 334740
Isabella is a magazine writer, whose life is thrown into disarray when her husband leaves her for another woman. To escape her routine life, she accepts an assignment to interview a Parisian Madame, whom she believes is running a brothel. But Isabella will soon discover that there are more facets to love and romance, especially when Madame Esme selects her as her next project.
WRITTEN FOR THE 2013 JANUARY DRABBLE WARS
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human, Alternate Universe
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Friendship, Hurt/Comfort,, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Lilyellacullens want to read list!, Misstoria's Stories to Read
Chapters: 64 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 83682 Read Count: 124964
Bella Swan works as a nurse at Cook County Hospital in the ER. She's older and desperate for love. It's hindered by her shy personality and plump body. Her father, whom she lives with, teases her relentlessly for being fat and single.
Edward Cullen, thirty-three, is hired as a doctor in the ER. He's getting over a divorce. He moved to Chicago to be closer to his family: sister, Rosalie, and brother, Jasper. Rosalie is younger than Edward by ten years and is struggling with an eating disorder brought on by a heinous rape of her ex-boyfriend. Jasper, twenty-seven, is finishing up his doctorate in history.
Bella is charmed by this new doctor in the ER. He's kind and thinks about his patients and maintains a friendly rapport with the nurses and orderlies. Edward is intrigued by the sad nurse who does her job efficiently but doesn't have a sparkle in her eyes.
Will she allow Dr. Cullen into her life or will she let her insecurities get in the way of her happiness. Perhaps, Dr. Feelgood can write her a prescription. A prescription for love...
Banner created by Recklessangel007!
Banner created by Canan ~ Thank you!
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Drama, Erotica, Friendship, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: I Whitlock's read , Drive's Stories to read that are Completed and Not completed, Can't wait for an update, Stories Read by CNYBella, Lady Luciole's Favorites TwiHu, Stories I've Already read, Edwards Paradox Completed Favourites, Lilyellacullens want to read list!, My Favorite Stories, Dumbi's Most Wanted, J's Read and Loved Stories, Bella 84's To Be Read List, Stories I've read, My favs past present and future , Read & Enjoyed, Tufano79 Stories
Chapters: 35 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 331720 Read Count: 419235
A personal ad for a fake fiancée leads to something they never expected. Two lonely souls discover that faking it might be the best thing that ever happened to them. ExB AH
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: To Read (Geddy), Stories to read, Lilyellacullens want to read list!, Brooklyn - to read, luv2write finished reads, Bella's Must Reads!, Read & Enjoyed
Chapters: 32 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 125397 Read Count: 141571
Three women develop a close bond despite having never met face to face. When tragedy strikes one of them, they band together to help her heal. A story about friendship, loss, and love.
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Friendship
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: To Read
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 29708 Read Count: 34009
School teacher Bella sends a care package and letter to Army sergeant Edward, who is stationed in Afghanistan.
They begin a relationship through letters, phone calls, and video chats.
There's love, there's language, and there's adult situations, plus a strong, independent Bella and the Edward we all know and love.
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Friendship, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Finished, My all time favorites, Themslovebug90's read stories, Stories Read by CNYBella, Lilyellacullens want to read list!, My Favorite Stories, Stories I've read, My favs past present and future , Read & Enjoyed
Chapters: 176 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 253102 Read Count: 661146
Edward Cullen has the plane ride of his life when a mysterious flight companion changes his life in the blink of an eye. Edward will need the help of his wife, Isabella, to right the wrongs of his past before it's too late.
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, Alternate Universe
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Romance, Supernatural
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Ageise02's Read Stories, My All-Time Favorites, Finished, My all time favorites, Amberina's Completed Favs List, Completed Stories, Sparkledamnu's Must Reads, J's Read and Loved Stories, My favs past present and future
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 249172 Read Count: 36371