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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!
Edward Cullan is the hottest movie star. Bella Swan is an art grad, in Italy for the summer. Their worlds collide in the most unlikely way. He unlocks what she has hidden for so long - a dark side...
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Drama, Erotica, Family, Fantasy, Friendship, Historical, Horror, Humor, Hurt/Comfort,, Mystery, One-Shot, Parody/Crackfic, Poetry, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Domward's Dungeon, My To Read List, Ageise02's Read Stories, Bdsm stories only, Finished, Twilight - Read, Amberina's Completed Favs List, Kuu Faves, Stories Read by CNYBella, Stories I've Already read, Lilyellacullens want to read list!, My Favorite Stories, J's Read and Loved Stories, Stories I've read, Fav BDSM Fics, My favs past present and future , Read
Chapters: 81 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1339257 Read Count: 995729
Date: 01 Jul 2011 Title: Chapter 69: Chapter 69
Hi! It has taken me just under a week to read what you have posted to this point. In fact, there is plenty of housework for me to occupy myself with until you post again. ;)
I can honestly say that I have been reading fan fiction for...well...awhile. I have engrossed myself in just about every genre that you could imagine. PLU falls under a very elite category for me. It is in great company, with stories such as...The Monster Within, The Dark Dance of Deception, Tides of Fate, Anywhere But Here...etc.
These stories, as well as yours, have something in common for me. Something that many authors are not ably to do..that develop a very rich and realistic plot line and setting. As authors, they allow their characters to grow and develop into their own persons...the plot moves around the characters instead of the alternative and the characters forcing the plot along.
You havel created a form of reality that has the potential to be...outlandish, chaotic and crazy, but it works; it fits the parameters that you have created for your story!
I had to chuckle at several of your author's comments about not being able to complete the story within so many chapters. Sometimes, when a story is so well developed, it takes on a life of it's own and it could, essentially, go on...to infinity and beyond! Lol...sorry...couldn't resist.
This will be a story that income back to reread...again and again...honestly.
Thank you for creating such a wonderful masterpiece that has envied many various emotions!
Jo
Author's Response:
Hey there Jo,
Wow! Thank you so much for your very kind and flattering words. I am truly honored that you would put my story in the same sentence as those other very fine 'classics'.
It's update weekend, so the next insane chapter will be posted tomorrow probably.
Thanks again,
Michele (PLU)
Welcome to the Academy! Bella Swan, former American Ballet Academy Prima Ballarina and Ballroom dancer, finds herself employed with her friend Alice Cullen at Alice's families dance academy. As a Seattle institution the Volterra Academy of Dance received national acclaim when the dance prodigy signed on, but is that the only purpose when the Cullens hired Ms. Swan or did they have hopes that she could teach more than just the students something? Edward hasn't placed competitively since his partner left him high and dry three years ago. That was when he came to teach ballroom at his family's school. He's convinced he's happy, spreading the love for dance through the younger generation, but that all changed when he spied a brown haired stranger. He saw the way she moved at the club and now he can't get her out of his head. He tells himself that it's best that he doesn't know who she is. He doesn't want another woman in his life to complicate things. It would be best just to forget her, so why can't he. What will happen when he finds out that the girl he can't forget is the new ballet instructor at the Academy? More importantly can they ignore the chemistry that they have from the beginning? Will Bella shake Edward out of his shell and will he find the strength to get out and dance again? Can she teach him to leave it all on the floor? Find out
Thanks to FrozenSoldier for the amazing banner
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Read
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 76946 Read Count: 43189
Date: 12 Dec 2012 Title: Chapter 28: Past Actions and Current Consequences
Sweetheart, Don't let the insecurity of a minority dictate YOUR story. This is your plot, your version of the characters. Don't let them win. You are a wonderful writer. you have weaves a plot so wonderfully and innocently, despite all the angst that your Edward and Bella have and are going through. Personally, as I readnthat last segment, I felt my tummy drop and my back turn cold. That is thenthrill of reading plot twists. Thatnis why so many of us read and write the stories that we do. You most definitely have my support
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: 661145
Date: 10 Jul 2012 Title: Chapter 75: Chapter 76: Edward
Good morning! I've been reading this fantabulous story since the beginning, and I'll admit, I've been a lurker...lol. This has been a true pleasure to read due to the fact that it is, for the most part, realistic. I am following you guys on fb as well...so I have lots..lots of visuals to along with this minor...well...major obsession. 8). I do have one question...on this chapters time stamp...it was received before it was sent...is that due to the time differences? Just curious...