"An Italian Winter" - chapter 5

Why did Edward's rebellion begin? The 5th chapter is up!An Italian Winter, by Raum  Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires. Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The story is currently due to be...

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Writing Lab: everything comes to an...ending

Everything comes to an end...including fictions. But is it always a good end? Story endings are hard to write - often much harder than beginnings. I've experienced it with the last chapters of my first multichapter story, De Immortalitate (it's now complete!). My prereader, Camilla, got eleven (yep, eleven) different drafts of the 22th chapter, and to write the last one I needed a lot of help from all my (wonderful) betas and prereaders. A discussion with one of my favorite authors, Savage7289, provided great inspiration, too. On the contrary, I wrote the Epilogue when I was still drafting the first chapters of the story. Here are some articles...

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"An Italian Winter" - chapter 4

Are you ready to meet Edward on a pier, at nighttime? The 4th chapter is up!An Italian Winter, by Raum  Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires. Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This chapter's...

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Complete! "De Immortalitate" Epilogue #Twilight

#Twilight #Fanfiction Romanward and Bella are happy to announce that De Immortalitate, by Raum is now complete! Summary: "The life of the Roman patrician Antonius is put at stake by his father, Felix. When Felix brings 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. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter) There is a Twilighted thread for the story!  http://www.twilighted.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=17195 Announcement...

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"De Immortalitate" extra - chapter 23

This is My Reading Lounge's 100th post. The blog is almost 1 year old! We're celebrating with Romanward. The 23th chapter is now available! De Immortalitate, by Raum Summary: "The life of the Roman patrician Antonius is put at stake by his father, Felix. When Felix brings 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. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ (Chapter 23, Immortals) Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter)  There...

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"The Selkie Wife" by @LissaBryan (guest post by Camilla)

The author of this review is Camilla, author of The Pilgrimage and of the shimmer-award-winning story The Parachutist. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Dukeward … how shall I live without him? He is wonderful. It is so good that Lissa Bryan is updating the story every few days. It is a supernatural fic, even if there are no vamps in it. Go read:The Selkie Wife, by Lissa Bryan  Summary: Set during the reign of "Bloody Mary" Tudor. Bella is captured by Edward to raise his daughter. He promises to release her one day, but will he? Court intrigues...

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"An Italian Winter" - 3

What is Edward going to do to Bella while she's in his car? The 3rd chapter is up!An Italian Winter, by Raum  Summary: "There was a reason behind Edward's rebellious period – a reason that still holds true and brought him to Italy. His existence has been predicated on revenge for decades, to the point that forgiveness seems impossible. When Edward meets Bella, only a winter separates him from his last human prey and his own destruction." AU-Vampires. Reviewers get a little gift (different for each chapter) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This chapter's...

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Interview/7: Jmolly (and a new blinkie!)

Today's guest is Jmolly. For those who have enjoyed "I Hunger for Your Touch," or the other 23 stories by this amazing author, there's a big announcement: Jmolly's posting a new story, "Make Haste My Beloved". Let's discuss it with her.  Raum: You're posting a sequel for "I Hunger for Your Touch." Your new story's title is "Make Haste My Beloved." Would you like to tell us more about it? Jmolly: In the story, you will see Edward become a leader and a father, and you will see Bella become his equal, as she gets through her pregnancy, gives...

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Meet Ehd! "Transcendence" by @Savage7289

Savage is posting a new story, updated every day. I guess it's Savage's sweetest story, at least so far, it's the one set in the most ancient time -- Ehd is called Caveward for a reason --, and it's my new "daily cup of coffee."  If you aren't already in love with Ehd, don't miss the opportunity to fall in his pit trap. Just click on the link below to explore a very different time!Transcendence, by Savage7289 Summary: "Ehd doesn't know how the woman ended up in his pit trap, he just knows he wants to protect her and provide for her in any...

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"De Immortalitate" extras - chapter 22

You're invited to a meeting with Aro...don't make him wait! "Freedom" - chapter images and update - the 22th chapter is now available!De Immortalitate, by Raum Summary: "The life of the Roman patrician Antonius is put at stake by his father, Felix. When Felix brings 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. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  (Chapter 22, Freedom)      Reviewers get a little gift (different for each...

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Make Haste My Beloved (banner)

Jmolly is posting a new story!Make Haste My Beloved by Jmolly http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600874/1/Make_Haste_My_Beloved Summary: "Sequel to 'I Hunger'. Read it first. Edward and Bella's lives are changing so fast: College, impending parenthood, leadership & trouble from Caius are daunting. And can they make housemates Em/R think they're perverts? BD-DS themes." Don't miss it because...Since the first chapter of this new story I appreciated very much the way Jmolly creates realistic dialogues between Edward and Bella, their playfulness,...

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