2011-09-24

You got a kiss! chapter images and update - the 14th chapter is up!
    Summary: "The life of the Roman patrician Antonius is put at stake by his father, Felix. When Felix btrings to his only son a new slave, Bella, more reasons arise for Antonius' concerns. Felix's secret can change Antonius' and Bella's destiny." ExB AU/vampires.

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      (Chapter 14, Truth

    "Say it. Out loud."
     Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)


     There is a Twilighted thread for the story! 

    2011-09-20

    And the winner is...

    The winners of the Emerging Swan Awards have been announced! I got three awards:

    Newbie Author


    Best Cullen lovin' for The Moon over Volterra:  http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6872281/1/The_Moon_over_Volterra
     
    Best Tragedy for The Cliff:  http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6921947/1/The_Cliff


    The wonderful banners are by Christag_Banners
    I'd like to thank my betas/prereaders, they taught me everything and much more!

    A special hug to every reader and reviewer, and to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote!

    Let's celebrate!


    2011-09-18

    Romanward has a new banner!

    and a blinkie too:

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    The 13th chapter is now available.
      Summary: "The life of the Roman patrician Antonius is put at stake by his father, Felix. When Felix btrings to his only son a new slave, Bella, more reasons arise for Antonius' concerns. Felix's secret can change Antonius' and Bella's destiny." ExB AU/vampires.

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       (Chapter 13, Snake


       There is a Twilighted thread for the story! 


      Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter).

      And now, Romanward has something to say!
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      I'd like to recommend an amazing story by Duskwatcher2153. If you are interested in all things Roman and in very well written stories, don't miss:
      Summary: "Sacrifice is required in any great venture. Sometimes it's not what you would die for, it's what you will kill for. Aro, in his first centuries, sees a path to a great beginning."
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      2011-09-16

      What do Edward, Bella, and Freddie Mercury have in common?

      Read "Spruce and Cactus" -- my entry for the Canon Tour -- and you'll discover it! The edited version is now available!

      http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7384426/1/Spruce_and_Cactus

      Here's the banner:


      Summary: Forest and desert, dead and living, cold and warm, immortal and human. They have nothing in common and yet, are searching for each other, along the notes of the same song. O/S.

      Enjoy!

      - Raum

      2011-09-14

      Let's imagine that you're writing a story set in the Middle Ages. At one point, one of your characters calls a friend on the phone...the result is that the spell you had created so far with your writing is broken. The relationship with your readers is compromised. 

      Probably none would put a phone in a Medieval story, but similar mistakes lie in ambush when you use words that sound too modern or too ancient for your fic's times.

      AlphaDictionary (http://www.alphadictionary.com/slang/) is a very good site to check how your characters would have talked in different times. Let's pick some examples:


      According to AlphaDictionary, Edward Masen (1901-1918) would have said that "The moment he saw Bella he fell for her like a ton of bricks," or that he was "carrying a torch for her," or again, that he was "stuck on her."

      Bella's parents, Charlie and Renée, met and fell in love in the '80s. We might imagine that Charlie happily zerbitted Renée on the neck, leaving on her a love bite and not a deadly wound; he isn't a vampire, after all.

      Writers, do you use historical slang in your stories?  
      Readers, do you notice it? Do you enjoy it?

      Your comments are welcome.

      - Raum 

      2011-09-11

      Love Path by Raum
      on The Fictionators!

      2011-09-10

      Chapter images and update - the 12th chapter is up!
        Summary: "The life of the Roman patrician Antonius is put at stake by his father, Felix. When Felix btrings to his only son a new slave, Bella, more reasons arise for Antonius' concerns. Felix's secret can change Antonius' and Bella's destiny." ExB AU/vampires.

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        Here are some images!


         (Chapter 12, Friends



         There is a Twilighted thread for the story! 



        Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter).



        I've entered the Canon Tour: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/3041014. There are many great stories. Until September 14th, you can vote for your three favorite entries.

        2011-09-08

        2011-09-03

        Chapter images and update - the 11th chapter is up!
          Summary: "The life of the Roman patrician Antonius is put at stake by his father, Felix. When Felix btrings to his only son a new slave, Bella, more reasons arise for Antonius' concerns. Felix's secret can change Antonius' and Bella's destiny." ExB AU/vampires.

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          Have you read the wonderful rec that RandomCran wrote for De Immortalitate? Here it is:

          http://indieficpimp.blogspot.com/2011/08/randomcrans-rec-of-week-82911.html 

          Very abundant thanks to RandomCran, author of "Restless," and to IndieFicPimp! They offer great recs!
          Once again, I'd like to thank Romanward's betas&prereaders: Camilla10, LJSummers, Duskwatcher2153, Marlena516, and JMolly! I'd like to thank also Project Team Beta and Emergency Beta Service.
          Thank you to all the awesome readers and reviewers. Romanward loves you all!
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          This week I got the Emergency Beta Service Boot Camp Hardcore badge! I'd like to thank Mella, who was the Beta who coached me this time, and Marly, who coached me in two Pro camps!
          If you don't know this wonderful initiative, I can't recommend it enough.
          Disclaimer: Edward (with muddy boots) may not always show up at your home even if you get the Hardcore badge. I'm still waiting...LOL



          About the chapter, here are some images!


           (Chapter 11, Messengers


           There is a Twilighted thread for the story! 


          Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter).

          I'm up for the Emerging Swan Awards! Check the nominees, perhaps there are stories that you haven't read yet: http://emergingswanawards.blogspot.com. Voting dates - One-Shot, Short Story & Newbie Author: August 22-29. Full length Complete, WIP & Oldie But a Goodie Author: August 30-September 5. The following banner has been made by @Christag_banner

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