Look! There is a thing!

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Now that Sentinel Secrets has disclosed all the authors, I can put my story here. Not that it was a big secret -- I think Paula said that everyone guessed mine correctly. That's quite an ego-boost; thank you all.

Title: Zucchini, Tomatoes and Corn, Oh My!
Summary: Blair becomes embroiled in a tasty enthusiasm.
Style: Gen
Size: 7,380 words, about 13 pages in MS Word
Warnings: None
Notes: My thanks to LKY, who graciously gave me permission to mention her beloved Uncle Buck in my story.
Feedback: Not necessary, but I certainly do like to get it!
Email: If you prefer not to post a comment that everybody can see, you can reach me at starwatcher307 -at- livejournal.com

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I have a large enough friends list ::waves to all:: that some of you have no interest in The Sentinel fandom, and probably don't have caarianna friended.

Arianna is a prolific, talented author in both Hercules and Sentinel fandoms (with a few one-offs here and there); she really gets into the "inner man" and takes her readers along for the ride. She's recently become hooked by Supernatural, and turned her writing talents in that direction. (Don't worry, Sentinel fans. She assures us that she currently has two more TS stories in the works, and several more in mind; she won't be leaving us anytime soon.)

"War Wounds" follows directly after the Season 1 cliffhanger ending, written before any of the spoilers started floating around. Call it speculative fic of what might happen after that scene (really, what a lot of fans would like to see, I think).

It's gen, 21,000 words (about 40 pages), full of angst and h/c. If you're an SPN fan, check it out; I think you'll enjoy it.

Since Arianna is not "in" the SPN fandom, she doesn't really know where to announce this story. She's sent a notice to Ghost Hunters - http://ghosthunters.cairdean.com/ - and SPN Notice Board - http://community.livejournal.com/supernatural_nb/profile       But if you like the story, feel free to pimp it wherever you think it appropriate.


Part I - http://caarianna.livejournal.com/23438.html

Part II - http://caarianna.livejournal.com/23647.html

Part III - http://caarianna.livejournal.com/23896.html


PS - she's leaving for a week's cruise today (lucky lady!), so may not be able to answer comments until she gets home.
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The voting on the Cascade Times list is finished, the list mom has counted all the votes, and the Burton Awards (2005) have been announced. Winners are -

Favorite angst writer - Donna Gentry

Favorite could have been an episode story - Attribute of the Strong, by LKY

Favorite angst story - Letter to Blair, by StarWatcher

Favorite website - Cascade Library

Favorite new writer - Arnie

Favorite humor writer - Delilah Miranda

Favorite AU series - A Part of Me, by Jess Riley

Favorite drama story - Teddy's Imp, by Shedoc

Favorite horror writer - Sealie

Favorite AU - Twice Again, by Donna Gentry (Ysone)

Favorite crossover - Our Unconquerable Soul, by Sealie

Favorite smarm writer - Annie

Favorite original character - Lucas in the A Part Of Me series, by Jess Riley

Favorite humor story - Arnaud, You Don't, by Gil Hale

Favorite horror story - Bag of Bones, by Sealie

Favorite epilogue or missing scene - a tie: The Rest of Forever, by Donna Gentry and Watermark, by Tate

Favorite AU writer - Donna Gentry

Favorite writing partners - Kathy and Martha

Favorite drama writer - LKY

Favorite series - Uncle Buck series, by LKY

Favorite smarm story - The Portable Jack Kerouac, by Martha


CONGRATULATIONS!!!
to all the winners.

And to those who didn't win - better luck next time. Voting was tough; all stories nominated were excellent, because TS is blessed with marvelously talented writers. It came down to degrees of preference and shades of taste. Truthfully, everyone on the original nomination list (and many who weren't) is a winner.

For those who want direct links to the stories, both winners and runners-up, check out my nomination post here.
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Okay folks; Angie has given permission to post the nominated stories and authors for the Burton Awards off-list. So those of you who are not members of Cascade Times can see which of your friends and favorite authors are in the running. I have to say, it's an impressive list, and deciding which "best" to vote on is going to be difficult.

Oh, and just in case you missed the excited mentions from carodee or arnie1967 or jessriley, *g* - I just happen to be nominated in a couple of categories, too. Puffed? Oh no, not me! ::snicker::

Unfortunately, since the list mom received so few off-list nominations, she's decided to keep the voting to Cascade Times members. But, I dunno... maybe if you really want to vote, you might drop her an email.


But enough with the explanations; the list is ( here )

I was feeding the horses before school yesterday morning. As I left the barn, I heard the soft rumble of thunder in the distance. A little storm had passed before I woke up, but even so, thunder is rare around here.

I thought of what Jim would hear, and what Blair would hear, and all of a sudden, this story is just SHOUTING to be told. Not much of a story -- just a scene, really -- but I can see it so clearly. I just ached to sit down and start writing, but I HAD TO GO TO SCHOOL!!! Aaarrrggghhh!!!

If you ever see a story posted from me about Blair musing on the rain, you'll know where it started.

I might have time to start writing after I eat dinner, but then will I ever get to bed? Decisions, decisions...


ETA: The plot bunny eventually turned into (several months later) Of Rain and Rainbows.