. . . Looking back on June

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As Fandom Gives Back wraps up, I take my monthly look back at what I read, what I wrote, and what went on in the fandom. Yet again Twilight fans stepped up with big hearts and deep pockets. I am most proud of how the Twific community played such a huge part in making this happen. The writers, the bidders, the moderators. Go team! Rah rah rah!

In May, I wrote a bunch of features for this blog that I'm pretty proud of. Check 'em out if you like. However, in June I renewed my commitment to reading fanfic. Faque work. As a result, I was treated to some great great shit, a few of which are new favorites of mine. I love that part at the beginning of a love affair.

I got a bunch of recs from the TwificPimps website. We ask readers/listeners to "Pimp A Fic" or send in a rec, and then every week one of us chooses one that we've loved from the list and reviews it for our Friday Fic Fit. So a bunch of fics I read came from those recs from our readers.

Maybe, by 107yearoldvirgin (complete)
Official Description: Can Bella survive her assignment at SXSW when lust and infatuation combust in 19 days? Almost Famous meets Twilight with a dose of KoL and Edward behind the drums. AH/AU Lemons - like you didn't know.

Closer, by teambella23 (complete)
Official Description: He grabs my face, slamming my back against the wall. "YOU ARE MINE BELLA" Edward seeths with anger. "PROVE IT THEN." He pulls back on my face. "WHAT DID YOU SAY?" "I SAID FUCKING MAKE ME YOURS." A cocky Edward, confidant Bella. AH cannon pairings, OOC.

Of the twificpimps, I seem to be the one who enjoys BDSM fic, so I tried out 2 from our list and enjoyed them both. They are both a dominant Bella, which I was PSYCHED about.

Sub Plans, by SnowWhiteHeart has the added fascinating twist of being vamp AU!
Official Description: Bella is a math teacher by day, a strict Domme by night. Edward is a sub looking for someone to punish him for his misdeeds. Probably the only BDSM comedy you will ever read. Probably the only vamp-subward you'll ever meet.

Surrendered, by eviekinz
Official Description: Most of my pleasure comes from controlling them, not f**king them. Edward Cullen should be no exception to this rule. And yet, I can't stop thinking about him." Will Bella get control over Edward? Will Edward submit to her desires? D/S  


 -----> I also reviewed Surrendered for a Friday Fic Fit for the TwificPimps blog

A couple stories I came across because there were teams formed on their behalf for Fandom Gives Back. I figured that if people loved it enough to form a team, chances are that it's at least a good read.

Relative Wind, by mac214 (complete)
DILFward. Skydiving, feckin backroom ballin, DILFward.
Official Description: The Mougar cometh! A steamy day at the drop zone turns into more than Bella bargains for when she meets her new roommate's father. A tale of May-December relationships, father-daughter dynamics, and the happiest hooha in Philadelphia. Very citrusy. AH.

Art School Confidential, by farkle
Official Description: Bella finds her artistic muse and total embarrassment in person of life model Edward. How can she get him to model for her when he thinks she is a sex-crazed flake? AU-AH, M for nudity, language, lemons. Canon pairings. 

I got my 2 favorite stories of the month off of The Fictionators PWN of the Week list which has lots of fics at their "indie" stage, along with more well known ones. I've found it's hit and miss, but always a great source.

A Form of Escapism, by Flubbles
Official Description: Bella finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage, whilst going through the motions of everyday life. Her only form of escapism is the romance novels written by the recently retired, reclusive author E.A.M Cullen.

The Cullen Campaign, by belladonna1472
Official Description: Edward Cullen and Isabella Swan both have parents who are powerful on Capitol Hill. Problem is, their families are political enemies. What happens when Democrat!Edward and Republican!Bella bump into each other at Union Station in D.C.? AU/AH. ExB


 -----> Here is the review I wrote for Althea Jams & Blogs

 -----> I also pimped the hell out of The Cullen Campaign on the 60 Second Pimpdown on Episode 2 of the Fic Pushin' Podcast, Rosalie: The Icequeen Cometh

Finally, June was the month of Fandom Gives Back. I won't go into details about my auctions, you can read all about that in my FGB: Eclipse Edition post.
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