Monday, December 31, 2007

• There are a pair of Top-25's this week.  One bard finds herself at the top spot for a 2nd time, while the second week has a bard with her first #1 story.  We should have our Top-100 for 2007 completed within a week or so.
• We'd like to welcome a new bard to The Athenaeum. Calliopenjo has penned the alternative Original / Uber novella, Avalon (101 pages).



• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Licit Cusp By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 280 Pages)
  
  What a charming story, Thanks Weebod - Rose - Dec-31-2007

• A Year in Paris By Malaurie Barber (Original / Uber - Modern, 200 Pages)
  
  I finished reading 'A year in Paris' and now I'm absolutely anxious to see how it continous. It's fantastic written and you've got to love Chloe and Laurence. Great work. Malaurie is an absolutely gifted author. You'll find the sequel 'Culture clash' on the site of 'The academy of the bards'. - Susan - Dec-31-2007
  Editor's Note: The link to Culture Class is listed on her Author Page....

• Chance By Windstar and Zee (Original / Uber - Modern, 230 Pages)
  
  Great story! A must read! Please write a sequel. These characters are to good to just stop at one story. Would love to see Zoya and Bones fall in love. Would make an interesting love match and fodder for Tylers whit. - Fredrica - Dec-31-2007

• Operation: Matchmaker By Darkenedkarma (Original / Uber - Modern, 26 Pages)
  
  A great, entertaining read that is in a much different vein of fiction than this author's other works. That being said, I recommend this and all of the other works written by this author. I do wish there was more to this story! - Sparky - Dec-30-2007

• The Starry Sky By Bibbit (X:WP, 100 Pages)
  
  Sweet Emotional - vampireslayer2 - Dec-30-2007

• Redemption Song By BlondeBard (Original / Uber - Modern, 250 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Good story. Will there be more??? (Please, Please!) - Anonymous - Dec-30-2007

• Business Trip By Lady J (Original / Uber - Modern, 233 Pages)
  
  Arghhh, please, we need to know how this ends, we need a sequel to this story. Its brilliant. - Luvtigger71 - Dec-30-2007

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 110 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  OH GOD PLEASE FINISH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Anonymous - Dec-29-2007

• Holohell By Trekgrrl (Star Trek: Voyager - Futuristic, 70 Pages)
  
  This is a great story! I love the way the characters are fleshed out. There's a huge amount of depth to them. The story line is great too! Keep it up........ - AndyB - Dec-29-2007

• Little Bear's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) The Christmas Family Story (19 pages).
• Chapter 2 (20 more pages) of Anita Louise's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Captive Hearts (29 pages in 2 chapters - Unfinished).  This is a sequel to Fire Within.



• Reader Recommendations -
  

• I Know By Corde (X:WP, 3 Pages)
  
  A good real portrayal of the X and G relationship! - uj - Dec-28-2007

• For Want of a God By Corde (X:WP, 4 Pages)
  
  simple, crisp, elegantly written prose... - Anonymous - Dec-28-2007

• Careful What You Wish By R. D. Elliott (X:WP, 61 Pages)
  
  Very nice and well written story. Read it and I guarantee you will enjoy this piece. - Fan - Dec-28-2007

• Confessions By StarWarrior (Rie) (X:WP, 4 Pages)
  
  Good fic. Liked the charactizations and Xena's ending line - Anonymous - Dec-28-2007

• Comforts By Trillseekr (X:WP, 3 Pages)
  
  A sweet well written story - Anonymous - Dec-28-2007

• For Life By Darkenedkarma (Original / Uber - Modern, 57 Pages)
  
  Not a big fan of weres, but this is a really great, imaginative read. So read it! - ficmail2004 - Dec-27-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Original / Uber - Futuristic, 884 Pages)
  
  great tension, great sense of humour, great build-up, great pacing...read the whole thing over a weekend, i definetely recommend it... - Anonymous - Dec-27-2007

• One Perfect Rose By Colleen (Original / Uber - Modern, 14 Pages)
  
  Very moving and sweet! - Urs - Dec-27-2007

• Reflections By Erin O'Rielly (Original / Uber - Modern, 49 Pages)
  
  I enjoyed this story. A sweet story. - Anonymous - Dec-26-2007

• Christmas Tree (The) By Dragonjuls (JM Dragon) (Original / Uber - Modern, 16 Pages)
  
  This was a sweet little story. Nicely done. - Anonymous - Dec-26-2007

• Unfaithful By xenickz (X:WP, 3 Pages)
  
  wow...i re-read it straight after reading it, with new eyes. - Kat - Dec-26-2007

• The Impossible Dream By JS Stephens (Facts Of Life - Modern, 61 Pages)
  
  I love, love, love this story! Blair and Jo are so true to themselves, and while they grow, everything doesn't just fall into place for them- they work hard. I really recommend this story. - WL - Dec-26-2007

• Lifetime Employment By Crow (Original / Uber - Modern, 50 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  This was a nice short hidden gem. I'm surprised more ppl haven't recommended it. I just wish it was even longer, didn't want it to end. - brighteyez - Dec-25-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Original / Uber - Futuristic, 884 Pages)
  
  book one - link broken - leia - Dec-25-2007
  Editor's Note: I just tried the link, and it works fine...

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 110 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Absolutely dark, and absolutely bright. Fabulous. Intelligent. Inventive. I cannot wait for the rest. - jaeygatsby - Dec-23-2007

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 110 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Awesome!!!Amazing!!!!Intelligent and brillant dialogues, charming characters and funny, this story is fascinating. - Leth Cross - Dec-23-2007

• I.C.E. By Alex Tryst (Original / Uber - Modern, 24 Pages)
  
  I absolutely loved this piece. Your characters are so beautiful together. I only wish there was a sequel to this. Well done! - Karinna - Dec-23-2007

• We've archived September and October What's New entries.  All of our What's New archives may be found here.
• D's alternative Facts Of Life tale, You Can't Stop Love (50 pages).  This is a sequel to Friend in Need.



• Newly indexed from around the 'Net:
  
  IseQween's general X:WP One Woman Too Much (19 pages).



• Reader Recommendations -
  

• The Starry Sky By Bibbit (X:WP, 100 Pages)
  
  Great story but don't take my word for it go read it for yourself. - Lysia - Dec-23-2007

• Conflict Of Interests By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 237 Pages)
  
  Romantic, sexy and fun, loved this story - Sher - Dec-23-2007

• Fortune Favours the Brave By Xena's Little Bitch (X:WP, 25 Pages)
  
  I absolutely loved this!...this writer knows how to write about passion with passion. I only wish it were longer! - JC - Dec-22-2007

• Ignorance is Bliss By Carola Rychan Eriksson (Original / Uber - Modern, 13 Pages)
  
  This story, or the whole series actually, is among the best I've read. Really really sweet, very funny and need i say it - ORIGINAL! Gay turtles, hahahaha! Couldn't help but smile all the way through. BRAVO!!! - Nat - Dec-22-2007

• Unfaithful By xenickz (X:WP, 3 Pages)
  
  amazing story, not at all what you expected - d - Dec-22-2007

• If You're Gone By xenickz (Original / Uber - Ancient, 25 Pages)
  
  great story, short and sweet - d - Dec-22-2007

• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated. It's snowing again, and Santa has a treat above as you can see...
• Part 10 (15 more pages) of Colleen's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Two Part Harmony (123 pages in 10 parts - Unfinished).
• Part 9 (8 more page) of MBinc's alternative CSI Reaching Out (69 pages in 9 parts - Unfinished).
• Dragonjuls (JM Dragon)'s alternative Original / Uber (Modern) The Christmas Tree (16 pages).
• J. A. Bard's alternative Original / Uber (Futuristic) Galaxy Dancers - Leona Bristolie, At Large (38 pages - Unfinished).  This is a sequel to Galaxy Dancers (174 pages).



• Newly indexed from around the 'Net:
  
  Cygirl1's alternative Star Trek: DS9 (Futuristic) Captive Heart (1 page).
  
  The continuation of S. Derkins's alternative Original / Uber Mother Earth Series:
  (For the complete series list see S. Derkin's Author page.)
  Pathfinder's Journey (75 pages).
  Shoot the Sun (75 pages).
  Tales in the Making (75 pages).
  Diplomacy (75 pages).  Part 9 link.
  WaveDancer (75 pages).
  First Comes Love (75 pages).
  Choices (75 pages).
  Tomorrow is What You Make It (75 pages).
  Dark Sunrise (75 pages).
  
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  

• For Life By Darkenedkarma (Original / Uber - Modern, 57 Pages)
  
  FANTASTIC well written and HOT - Anonymous - Dec-21-2007

• Chance By Windstar and Zee (Original / Uber - Modern, 230 Pages)
  
  Not usually a fan of a werewolf story, but this one was entirely enjoyable. Read it--kept me reading until I was late for an appointment... - micah6 - Dec-21-2007

• Ignorance is Bliss By Carola Rychan Eriksson (Original / Uber - Modern, 13 Pages)
  
  This is just so cute, check this one out! - Shadow - Dec-20-2007

• The Heart of the Matter By Cephalgia (Original / Uber - Modern, 133 Pages - Finished)
  
  I've read this author's other works and while those are good, this is GREAT! She doesn't rush the plot and allows the readers and the characters to slowly and irrevocably fall in love. (The story is finished) - Ursula - Dec-20-2007

• Rumors By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 180 Pages)
  
  I loved this story, this was my second taste of BadSquirrel's work. If you believe in the Six Degrees, this is the story for you. And if you don't its still a great one to read! - Anonymous - Dec-20-2007

• The Starry Sky By Bibbit (X:WP, 100 Pages)
  
  thanx to the recommendations, I found a wonderful story. take note of the disclaimer though. - carinjo - Dec-20-2007

• And A Door Opens By S. Derkins (Original / Uber - Modern, 75 Pages)
  
  I love Derkin's Mother of Earth series, but part 8 "Diplomacy" seems to have a broken link. The rest of the story isn't there after a few chapters. - Jude - Dec-20-2007
  Editor's Note: Here's the link to part 9.

• Business Trip By Lady J (Original / Uber - Modern, 233 Pages)
  
  I have to say that this was a very good story. I hope there is a sequel in the works. - M. Roberts - Dec-20-2007

• Job Interview By Alex Tryst (Original / Uber - Modern, 21 Pages)
  
  Great story, but it needs a sequel! - Anonymous - Dec-20-2007

• Gabrielle By Mailis Rigey (X:WP, 2 Pages)
  
  This is a wonderful short story. Just read it! It's just, sniff, sniff, beautiful. - Glo - Dec-19-2007

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 110 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  excellent story,can't wait for the next part. keep the updates coming. - Anonymous - Dec-19-2007

• Part 5 (50 more pages) of Micah6's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Lucky (110 pages in 5 parts - Unfinished).
• thatgirlmct's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Girls + Dogs and Love (22 pages - Unfinished).
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Ignorance is Bliss By Carola Rychan Eriksson (Original / Uber - Modern, 13 Pages)
  
  LOL!!!! this story is SUPER SWEEEEET!!! =D totally deserve a sequel. - Rye - Dec-19-2007

• Jack - The Seduction Of Carol By Erin O'Rielly (Original / Uber - Modern, 39 Pages)
  
  A beautiful companion to Lost, so intimate an examination of the relationship that is so balanced and kept true to the original - romance and that forever after factor that I loved. - nondescriptone - Dec-19-2007

• My Lord: Athens By Mayt (X:WP, 215 Pages)
  
  I haven't cried this much in a long time reading this story. It truly touches the heart. The whole series is wonderful. Looking forward to the final story. - shk - Dec-18-2007

• My Lord: Athens By Mayt (X:WP, 215 Pages)
  
  Finally! I've waited a year for a new installment of 'My Lord', and it was totally worth the wait. Mayt should have the 'My Lord' series published. Nobody does dialogs with the right dose of anguish, heartbreak, playfulness and flirting like she does. A must read. - Nikko - Dec-18-2007

• Nights of Silk and Sapphire By Amber (Original / Uber - Ancient, 176 Pages)
  
  A very fun story. Sequel? :D - Og - Dec-18-2007

• Holohell By Trekgrrl (Star Trek: Voyager - Futuristic, 70 Pages)
  
  This is a FANTASIC series....and i've been waiting for the next installment hoping for it to be comming soon.....but i'm now purple from holding my breath and thought maybe if i posted and begged for the next installment it will magically apear!?!?!? pretty please?!?! fingers, toes and hair crossed! - Casper - Dec-18-2007

• A Solstice Surprise By Ri (TV - Modern, 15 Pages)
  
  I love all three of the Xena and Bewitch cross overs. I read them every christmas they touch my heart. - jackie - Dec-18-2007

• A Solstice Gift To You By Ri (Xena: Janice and Mel - 1900-1960, 6 Pages)
  
  I love this story its one of my fave xmas stories - tonie - Dec-18-2007

• The Starry Sky By Bibbit (X:WP, 100 Pages)
  
  I'm not really sure, why this story doesn't have more posted comments. But, it does an amazing job capturing the friendship and love we all probably wish for in a partner. It it will definetly not disappoint the readers. - Brighteyez - Dec-17-2007

• Eye Of The Needle By Annemaart (Original / Uber - Ancient, 100 Pages)
  
  Loved the high seas and swashbuckling adventures. Be sure to read Mutiny after this one. - Kali - Dec-17-2007
  
  
• Book Announcement from Erin O’Reilly & JM Dragon --
  
  Intaglio Publications, Inc. is proud to announce the release of New Beginnings by Erin O'Reilly & JM Dragon
  ISBN: 978-1-933113-76-0
  Price: $16.95
  Available now at StarCrossed Productions and Bella Distribution
  
  JM Dragon reading of the synopsis and excerpts along with a video trailer for New Beginnings can be found at the following web address. http://www.jmdragon.net/nb%20files.htm
  
  Synopsis:
  

  This is a two story odyssey inextricably linked about the lives of four women and how they fight their own personal demons to find the strength to love. A curious mix of intrigue, deception and finally understanding follow all four.
  
  Lauren Walker and Maggie Sullivan meet in a quiet lakeside vacation point and have a spontaneous attraction to each other that sparks immediately. The speed of their romance is only superseded by the pace of events that crashes around them.
  
  Tragedy appears to be the middle name of Harriet Aristides, and she wears the glove so well it is hard to believe she will ever be truly happy again, after a terrible accident robs of her of the woman she loves. Corporate intrigue and the promise of wonderful discoveries, however make up the rest of her life. Incredibly she enters the unknown realm of a field trip into the jungles of South America with a small team of people who work for her.
  
  Nichola (Nicky) Ralston has a personal secret of her own, which if it came to light, would dramatically change the way that Harriet views their friendship. As they become close in the confines of the jungle, Nicky sets about innocently to change the way Harriet looks at life and leads her back to a place where she can love again.
  
  As things begin to change in Harriet's world, a situation insidiously enters her life. Drawing her and Nicky's, lives to that of Lauren and Maggie, will she allow herself to forgive and forget?

  
  

• There's a new Top-25 list, and one bard grabs the top spot for a 13th time!
• Onesockbard's alternative X:WP Birdie's Song - Talus (17 pages - Unfinished).  This is part 8 of Onesockbard's Birdie's Song Series.
• Erin O'Rielly's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Reflections (49 pages).



• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Into The Dark By Sharon Smith (Original / Uber - Futuristic, 252 Pages)
  
  Awesome! Really a great story, I loved it right from the beginning and it just got better and better. - Sammet - Dec-17-2007

• Chicago 5AM By L.N. James (Original / Uber - Modern, 200 Pages)
  
  1 of the BEST ever written. If you haven't read this fantastic story - what are you waiting for??? - Anonymous - Dec-16-2007

• Blood and Honor By Windstar and Zee (Original / Uber - Ancient, 472 Pages)
  
  Wow! This was a great ride! Wonderful world-building and a cast of well-drawn characters -- heroes and villains. Great story! - leavethesky - Dec-16-2007

• Licit Cusp By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 280 Pages)
  
  a really great story... - Baz - Dec-16-2007

• Pain's Fairytale By Carola Rychan Eriksson (Original / Uber - Modern, 5 Pages)
  
  This definitely different, but hauntingly beautiful. - Anonymous - Dec-15-2007

• Cold and Lonely, Lovely Work of Art By S. Anne Gardner (Original / Uber - Modern, 122 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  This is a remarkable story but since it has been unfinished for 5 years, what is the possibility of it being finihsed?? If you don't mind it being unfinished, I'd recommend it. What's there is great! - Dylan - Dec-15-2007

• A Thousand Words By Vilia Kinell (Original / Uber - Modern, 15 Pages)
  
  wheee! Quite a ride. Please keep the story going... - Michelle - Dec-15-2007

• The Cabin By B L Miller (Original / Uber - Ancient, 61 Pages)
  
  Great Read. It keeps your attention throughout the entire piece. One of my first reads of XWP fan-fictions, and it was all that one would want in a story. - Anonymous - Dec-15-2007

• Ministrations By Candace Chellew (X:WP, 4 Pages)
  
  Gabrielle does a GREAT job of teaching Xena a new word! After reading this I want to be a part of their religion. Lol! - Anonymous - Dec-15-2007

• Lad of Moss By S. Derkins (Original / Uber - Ancient, 117 Pages)
  
  Editor's Note: Contains Spoilers.
  This is a sweet and compelling story, but the abrupt ending leaves the story feeling incomplete. - jaeygatsby - Dec-15-2007

• An Affair To Remember By Ambrosia (Original / Uber - Modern, 289 Pages)
  
  Beautiful and funny story, started reading and couldn't stop until the end. I recommend this story to everyone you definitely won't regret reading it at all. - Anonymous - Dec-15-2007

• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.
• We'd like to welcome a new bard to The Athenaeum.   Grayson Kelly has penned the alternative Original / Uber Finding a Little Luck (5 pages).



• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Can't Buy My Love By Katia N. Ruiz (Original / Uber - Modern, 126 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  THis a very nice story but I feel sad because its not yet finish... Though it is not yet finish, you've gotta read this novella for it is really really good. It will not waste your time..lol.. - Fan - Dec-14-2007

• D'Artagnan By Zee (Original / Uber - Modern, 121 Pages)
  
  Fabulous story! Needs a sequel. - Julie - Dec-13-2007

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 60 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  What an excellent read! I think about this one a lot and love the characters too. I have one gnawing fear, that it will not get finished. I check almost every day for more hoping I'll get Lucky. - calabria - Dec-12-2007
  Editor's Note: Not to worry, Calabria.  The writer assures us that she's working very hard on the next part...

• Holohell By Trekgrrl (Star Trek: Voyager - Futuristic, 70 Pages)
  
  This is my favorite in the series. Please tell me there's more! - Anonymous - Dec-11-2007

• My Lord: Athens By Mayt (X:WP, 215 Pages)
  
  I think the My Lord series is well written and Mayt has offered up a interesting list of characters. Well worth the time taken to read it. - Eveh - Dec-11-2007

• The Edge of Nowhere By Annemaart (X:WP, 336 Pages)
  
  One of my fav conqueror series, definitely a "thumps up"! - OmisLiebling - Dec-11-2007

• Pearls By Anne Azel (Original / Uber - Modern, 99 Pages)
  
  Behold the beauty of French Polynesia! I love Anne's stories, she has a great talent for details and descriptions, and following her various - and often exotic - story locations makes me feel like going on holidays myself! Thanks, Anne! - OmisLiebling - Dec-11-2007

• Buried Prejudices By Larisa (Original / Uber - Modern, 93 Pages)
  
  Very, very, very well written and articulated. I usually don't read 'Uber' stories...all I can say is WOW!!! - Tryxter111 - Dec-11-2007

• Alex Tryst's alternative Original / Uber Job Interview (21 pages).
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Pearls By Anne Azel (Original / Uber - Modern, 99 Pages)
  
  Very nice. It was interesting from beginning to end. I couldn't go to sleep until I had finished reading it. - beloved06 - Dec-11-2007

• Following the Evidence By Enginerd (CSI - Modern, 34 Pages)
  
  Loved it...spot on! - Anonymous - Dec-10-2007

• Thousand Words (A) By Vilia Kinell (Original / Uber - Modern, 15 Pages)
  
  OMG!! I can't wait to know what happens next! Well done! - Kaia - Dec-10-2007

• Brrrr....it was 4F this morning on the Athenaeum's front step. Is there anyone out there that would like to send us little excess global warming heat in the next few days? Say...30 degrees or so? We'd be very happy to give it back to you next July... ;)
• There's a new Top-25 list, and we've a repeat this week at #1!
• Anita Louise's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Captive Hearts (9 pages - Unfinished).  This is a sequel to Fire Within.
• Part 8 (75 more pages) of Jynaki's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Extended Intentions (489 pages in 8 parts - Unfinished).  This is a sequel to Extension 147.
• Part 7 (12 more pages) of MBinc's alternative Original / Uber (1900-1960) Flight of the Falcon (62 pages in 7 parts - Unfinished).



• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Galaxy Dancers By J. A. Bard (Original / Uber - Futuristic, 174 Pages)
  
  fantastic wonderfully wrote - Anonymous - Dec-10-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek: Voyager - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  This story is fantastic - the characters are intriguing, the plot well constructed and completely engrossing. Without a Front is a must read, along with all of the other work by this author. I can't wait for more. - Anne J - Dec-10-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek: Voyager - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  I am just happy that it is a "Part 1" and that I will be able to read more. I really love her stories! - From Germany - Dec-10-2007

• Lorimal's Chalice By Jane Fletcher (Original / Uber - Ancient, 392 Pages)
  
  I was perusing Fan Favorites 2004 and found the link on that list is broke. Just thought you would want to know. - Lysia - Dec-10-2007
  Editor's Note: We don't actually keep any of our archives up to date. When browsing those lists, if you find a broken link, it's always best to check main site for the correct link. If it's broken on the main site, please let us know as always.

• Letter of the Law By V. Anderson (Original / Uber - Pre-1900, 24 Pages)
  
  This is an engaging series - when do we get more? - Anonymous - Dec-09-2007

• The Slow Burn By Sandakat (Original / Uber - Modern, 23 Pages)
  
  This one shows the difficulties of finding time together and how much it's worth it when you do. I miss you my love. - Lysia - Dec-09-2007

• Moving On By Sandakat (X:WP, 9 Pages)
  
  This story is heartwrenching but also has a very hopeful look toward the future. Tissue alert.[Draco my love I miss you.] - Lysia - Dec-09-2007

• Finding My Way By Mavis Applewater (Original / Uber - Modern, 215 Pages)
  
  A very nice story...pulled me in within the first few sentences. I only wish the author had double checked for spelling errors but it did not distract me from thoroughly enjoying it. - JC - Dec-09-2007

• My Lord: Athens By Mayt (X:WP, 215 Pages)
  
  What a great series! Of course I had to 'dip' into as soon as I'd seen it'd been posted. Of course, I read to the bloody end. One of my very favorite fanfic series. Read it... - Micah6 - Dec-08-2007

• Best of Both Worlds By Anita Louise (Original / Uber - Modern, 7 Pages)
  
  I enjoyed this short story. It gave me a glance into the world of auditions and the things it might involve. I could see Jennie and how she felt reading with a fabulous and acclaimed actress. Eyes are the mirror into one.s soul they say and I could see all this in Lacey and Jennie. The two women clicked in the beginning and for sure magical things will happen from now on. Would love to read more though. - Kim - Dec-08-2007

• A Thousand Words By Vilia Kinell (Original / Uber - Modern, 15 Pages)
  
  Please, please, more. - Anonymous - Dec-07-2007

• A Breath of Scandal By S. Anne Gardner (Original / Uber - Modern, 99 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  will it be finished? Interesting story, would like to see how it will come to an end. - Anonymous - Dec-07-2007

• Doppelganger By Ficmail2004 (Birds of Prey - Modern, 302 Pages)
  
  I happened upon Bird of Prey fan fiction not long ago and became instantly hooked. I've been on the search for more ever since. I read Doppelganger and loved it. The story line was compelling and kept my attention for way too long. (Work suffered, I did not) So, if you like BOP fan fiction I highly recommend this story. Even if you don't know if you like it, if you read it you'll get hooked. Go ahead, try it! - darkenedkarma - Dec-07-2007

• Licit Cusp By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 280 Pages)
  
  Just couldn't stop reading this fantastic story - joanna - Dec-07-2007

• Conflict Of Interests By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 237 Pages)
  
  What a wonderful insight into Irish modern daily life. weebod did such a brillant job. I myself hail from the emerald isle - Toni - Dec-07-2007

• Backwards to Oregon By Jae (Original / Uber - Pre-1900, 366 Pages)
  
  There simply aren't enough good things to say about this story. I've read it more times than I can count. If this story isn't the Novel of The Year it would be highway robbery! - jaeygatsby - Dec-07-2007
  Editor's Note: This story was removed at the author's request...

• Awaken By Kim Pritekel (Original / Uber - Modern, 171 Pages)
  
  Link seems to be broken at part 22 - julie - Dec-06-2007
  Editor's Note: Wish we could fix it, but it's not hosted on our site. Here's the part 23 link

• My Lord: Athens By Mayt (X:WP, 215 Pages)
  
  Awesome!! I love Mayt's conqueror series, it's so different from the rest. Written beautifully like all the others in the series. A definite recommend!! - Anonymous - Dec-06-2007

• And A Door Opens By S. Derkins (Original / Uber - Modern, 75 Pages)
  
  WOW!!! What a Fantastic Series,I love all of S. Derkins stories, but the Mother Earth Series is a wonderful thought provoking Series. Remarkable realistic characters, the stories from A Door Opens to Dark Sunrise is one of a kind. The description of people and the places are outstanding. A place I would love to live in. To start over on a new earth Would be awesome. A MUST READ!!! Anon Dec.-06-2007 - Anonymous - Dec-06-2007

• Awaken By Kim Pritekel (Original / Uber - Modern, 171 Pages)
  
  The link between part 22 and part 23 is broken.When you try to get to part 23 it just loops you back to part 22. - Anonymous - Dec-06-2007
  Editor's Note: Wish we could fix it, but it's not hosted on our site. Here's the part 23 link

• D'Artagnan By Zee (Original / Uber - Modern, 121 Pages)
  
  I re-read this one when I saw it recommended by Anon & have enjoyed its complexity and characterizations. - Kali - Dec-06-2007

• Sea Moon By Mark Annetts (Original / Uber - Futuristic, 88 Pages)
  
  A mystery, sci-fi, and adventure. Loved it. Well written and keeps you on the edge of your seat. - Linda aka cygirl1 - Dec-06-2007

• Mayt's alternative X:WP Conqueror novel, My Lord: Athens (215 pages).  This is the seventh novel in Mayt's My Lord Series.



• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Blood and Honor By Windstar and Zee (Original / Uber - Ancient, 472 Pages)
  
  Great story kept you interested and invested in the characters from beginning until the end. Hope there will be a sequel. - Fabeola - Dec-06-2007

• Pole Dance By Bliss (Original / Uber - Modern, 9 Pages)
  
  very HOT! - Anonymous - Dec-06-2007

• Madam President By Advocate and T. Novan (Original / Uber - Futuristic, 320 Pages)
  
  Very enjoyable. Well written and believable. Had me laughing out loud at the humor. - Linda aka cygirl1 - Dec-06-2007

• D'Artagnan By Zee (Original / Uber - Modern, 121 Pages)
  
  Starts out as a sweet, funny love/lust story, then suddenly...won't give anything away - just read it. This story definitely needs a sequel. - chatham23 - Dec-05-2007

• S. Anne Gardner's alternative Poetry Always With You (1 page).
• Parts 36-37 (30 more pages) of Cruise's alternative Original/Über Double Play (567 pages in 37 parts - Unfinished).
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Galaxy Dancers By J. A. Bard (Original / Uber - Futuristic, 174 Pages)
  
  Great story. I stayed up late to read this. Just couldn't stop. - Linda aka cygirl1 - Dec-05-2007

• Awaken By Kim Pritekel (Original / Uber - Modern, 171 Pages)
  
  Lot's of clap, clap, clapping for this story. Great story from beginning to end. Another super story from a great storyteller. - Pammmy - Dec-05-2007

• Cold and Lonely, Lovely Work of Art By S. Anne Gardner (Original / Uber - Modern, 122 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Wow! The dark side of this piece stands in stark contrast to the light. Simply amazing! Please finish! - Anonymous - Dec-04-2007

• Blood and Honor By Windstar and Zee (Original / Uber - Ancient, 472 Pages)
  
  Amazing story. Plot and characters were outstanding. Would recommend this story to anyone! - Emily J. - Dec-04-2007

• Backwards to Oregon By Jae (Original / Uber - Pre-1900, 366 Pages)
  
  Really awesome story. Will definately keep in my personal archive - Emily. - wakingthedream@gmail.com - Dec-04-2007

• The Unforeseen Chance By JS Stephens (Original / Uber - Modern, 8 Pages)
  
  Wow, cool PWP! Set in a sorority, author has a nice way with words. Example: "Hello," she said in a husky voice, rising from the bed like Venus, "I'm Michelle Matthews, transfer student..." - Anon - Dec-04-2007

• Awaken By Kim Pritekel (Original / Uber - Modern, 171 Pages)
  
  I too followed this story from the very beginning. I know Ms Pritekel doesn't do sequels, but this is one that just begs for more!!! Don't miss it. It'll make you laugh and make you cry and keep you involved until the very last word. - Akiela Xal - Dec-04-2007

• Beginnings By Fingersmith (Original / Uber - Modern, 206 Pages)
  
  This story! What can I say that hasn't already been said? You have just got to go ahead and read it to get the full impact of excellent characters, a gripping story, and a very original style of writing. Highly recommended. - maggie - Dec-04-2007

• Finding My Way By Mavis Applewater (Original / Uber - Modern, 215 Pages)
  
  Sweet and romantic. I have read this several times and it never fails to entertain. - SS - Dec-03-2007

• A Thousand Words By Vilia Kinell (Original / Uber - Modern, 15 Pages)
  
  You're killing me with the short posts! This Vignette has the potential to be a great novel. Can't wait for more parts. - Jude - Dec-03-2007

• Journey's Gift By Morgaine (X:WP, 137 Pages)
  
  An amazing story! Keeps you scrolling down the screen. Funny in some part, heartwrenching in other! Simply and truly amazing - XF - Dec-03-2007

• There's a new Top-25 list, and a pair of bards are on top for the first time!
• Anne Azel's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Pearls (99 pages).
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  

• And Playing the Role of Herself... By dabkey (Original / Uber - Modern, 243 Pages)
  
  This is a great story! seriously just read it! - Vanessa Gonzalez - Dec-03-2007

• Blood and Honor By Windstar and Zee (Original / Uber - Ancient, 472 Pages)
  
  One of the best online-stories I ever read. I really love it! - Sammet - Dec-03-2007

• Second Chance By Sunflower (Original / Uber - Modern, 22 Pages)
  
  This story deserves to expose and to be read by everyone. The story is well written though it will leave you wanting more. Read it and you will surely enjoy it...For the author, can you make a sequel for this? :) - Fan - Dec-02-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek: Voyager - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Great tale - would love to see it 'fixed' up to be published. it's that good! No..it's that GREAT! Love this author's work. - Anonymous - Dec-02-2007

• Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek: Voyager - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  highly recommend this one and her othe stores. awesome writer! - Anonymous - Dec-02-2007

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 60 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Most of the time stories based on circumstances such as these give me pause - and not in a good way ... but this one is great. I am really looking forward to the next installment. Please make it soon! - Anonymous - Dec-02-2007

• Flight of Shadows By Windstar (Original / Uber - Ancient, 78 Pages)
  
  Wonderful story! I hope this is only the second in a long series of stories involving these charming heroes... - jaeygatsby - Dec-02-2007

• Warlord Daze By Katrina (X:WP, 160 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  This story is finished in 87 parts and is fabulous. - purplehawke - Dec-02-2007
  Editor's Note: Corrected, thanks purplehawke.

• Conquering the Conqueror By Seana James (Hercules - Ancient, 123 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  It is a total bummer this story was never finished, ranks as one of my favorite conqueror tale. Hope the author will find inspiration and continue the story again. - Anonymous - Dec-02-2007

• A Thousand Words By Vilia Kinell (Original / Uber - Modern, 15 Pages)
  
  Definitely more, more, more ... please. - Georgia - Dec-02-2007

• Chance By Windstar and Zee (Original / Uber - Modern, 230 Pages)
  
  Great story! I always love a good werewolf story. Please, oh pretty please, can we have a sequel? - Anna - Dec-01-2007

• Chance By Windstar and Zee (Original / Uber - Modern, 230 Pages)
  
  Another great story...touching. - Anonymous - Dec-01-2007

• Awaken By Kim Pritekel (Original / Uber - Modern, 171 Pages)
  
  I was with this story from the very beginning. A great read - very enjoyable! - Anonymous - Dec-01-2007

• It's snowing here at The Athenaeum, so we thought it'd be a good day to curl up with something (or someone) warm and enjoy a nice tale or two...
  
  
• Newly indexed from around the 'Net:
  
  Kim Pritekel's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Awaken (171 pages).
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Jungle Reign By WordWarior (X:WP, 11 Pages)
  
  What a sweet story. Perfect. - 3creeks - Dec-01-2007

• Differing Shades of Grey By Hillsys Stalker (X:WP, 176 Pages)
  
  Beautiful story hope to see a sequel in the near future. I just love Nexa, such a cutie. - Anonymous - Dec-01-2007

• Remembering An Angel By NuT56 (X:WP, 15 Pages)
  
  This author writes Xena and Gabrielle perfectly. A wonderful old school feeling story that makes the reader want more. - Kez - Nov-30-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Awesome, just Awesome. never read the rest of the series, didnt need it to enjoy this tale. This has gone right to the top of my faves list, please give us some more from this spectacular world. - Sci Fi Fanatic - Nov-30-2007

• Chance By Windstar and Zee (Original / Uber - Modern, 230 Pages)
  
  Yay! I can easily recommend everything Windstar and Zee have collaborated on. You should read them all. Now. And oh, yeah, this story is really great, and totally deserves a sequel. - Arassar - Nov-30-2007

• One Good Memory By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 169 Pages)
  
  Very sweet story. Great characters and a wonderful and subtle plot. An addictive read. - Anon... - Nov-30-2007

• Tarot By Nut56 (X:WP, 121 Pages)
  
  I very much enjoyed this 'alt-alt' sort of Conqueror story. Unusual, but all the better for it. Read it... - mic6 - Nov-30-2007

• Chance By Windstar and Zee (Original / Uber - Modern, 230 Pages)
  
  Excellent story. I couldn't stop reading it. It's right up there in my favorites with Blood and Honor. - silverwriter01 - Nov-30-2007

• A Last Good Day By Amy Boatman (Original / Uber - Modern, 137 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  No recommendation just want to know what happens. You are a very good writer. I can't wait until you finish the story. - Anonymous - Nov-30-2007

• The Starry Sky By Bibbit (X:WP, 100 Pages)
  
  Good read! - Anonymous - Nov-30-2007

• Possessing Morgan: A Matter of Conviction By Aurelia (Original / Uber - Modern, 374 Pages)
  
  Great story with characters you really want to cheer for! - Pammmy - Nov-30-2007

• Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  If ever you wanted fanfiction that read like a novel this is it. A superb story with amazing character depth and plot twists that still remains mostly true to canon. A MUST read! - Emily - Nov-29-2007

• Clans By silverwriter01 (Original / Uber - Middle Ages, 48 Pages)
  
  This is a beautiful story that will make you grin, I haven't read anything like this set in that era in a while. It's exactly what it says on the tin and a great read. - Revalis - Nov-29-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Without doubt one of the best stories I have read in the last 10 years. I started reading it after dinner and then suddenly discovered it was dawn and I was still enjoying every bit of it. Brilliantly realistic characters, a must read - nondescriptone - Nov-29-2007

• If We Had Sex By Vilia Kinell (Original / Uber - Modern, 12 Pages)
  
  Creating anticipation is a wonderful gift. Waiting to read more from this author, hopefully soon. - Kali - Nov-29-2007

• Conquering the Conqueror By Seana James (Hercules - Ancient, 123 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  It's wrong that this story is left unfinished for so long! It's a really great work and I really want to know what happens next. Please finish it! - royuki - Nov-29-2007

• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.
• Windstar and Zee's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Chance (230 pages).
• Vilia Kinell's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) A Thousand Words (15 pages).  This is the sequel to If We Had Sex.
• Anita Louise's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Best of Both Worlds (7 pages).



• Newly indexed from around the 'Net:
  
  Enginerd's alternative CSI / X:WP crossover Following the Evidence (34 pages).



• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Outstanding end to a great series!!! I just wish it could go on for a while! - Dave - Nov-29-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Three words: It's over already?! ;_; Awesome, amazing, wonderful... just: wow. An absolutely amazing read! I couldn't stop reading it! - Shayla - Nov-28-2007

• This update was delayed by the actions of a certain bard who will remain nameless...  ;) But in all honesty, our host's servers were flumoxed for a few days as well, sooooo... ;-)
• There's a new Top-25 list, and one bard gets a 3rd #1!
• The Conclusion (64 more pages) of Hillsys Stalker's alternative X:WP Differing Shades of Grey (Completed story is 176 pages).
• Chapters 4-5 (57 more pages) of Red Hope's alternative X:WP The Stranger of My Heart (141 pages in 5 chapters - Unfinished).
• Chapter 21 (20 more page) of Red Hope's alternative X:WP To Take What is Mine (476 pages in 21 parts - Unfinished).  This is a sequel to To Find What Was Mine.
• Part 9 (10 more pages) of S. Anne Gardner's alternative Über A Breath of Scandal (99 pages in 9 parts - Unfinished).
• Chapter 3 (15 more pages) of WolfRuler's alternative Original / Uber (Ancient) Swanheart (58 pages - Unfinished).



• Newly indexed from around the 'Net:
  
  The Conclusion (77 more pages) of Fletcher DeLancey's alternative Star Trek: Voyager Without A Front (Completed story is 961 pages).
  
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 60 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Great story. Can't wait for the rest. Dutch. - Anonymous - Nov-28-2007

• Are We Being Graded On A Curve? By Zuke (Original / Uber - Modern, 150 Pages)
  
  Dead link - Anonymous - Nov-27-2007
  Editor's Note:Resustiated link...

• Bet on Madison (The) By Lady D (Original / Uber - Modern, 91 Pages)
  
  good stuff! sequel please! - Anonymous - Nov-27-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Fantastic! I can't say this enough. Excellent read. Original characters. Well written, suspenseful and touching. I'm not even close to running out of good things to say about this but I should save room for others. Seriously, this is one of those stories that you should just read. - Anonymous - Nov-27-2007

• Thirty Days Hath September By Dinasbran (Original / Uber - Modern, 156 Pages)
  
  Loved this story. Strong--and amusing--characters and a great plot. Read it... - micah6 - Nov-26-2007

• Finding Honor By Windstar (Original / Uber - Modern, 99 Pages)
  
  Most excellent read!! I absolutely loved it!! - JC - Nov-26-2007

• Clear As Mud By loubug (Original / Uber - Modern, 14 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Very cute story! I hope there is more! - Anonymous - Nov-26-2007

• Shine By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 200 Pages)
  
  As everyone else has said...WOW!!!!!! Didn't want to reading this story for the trivial & mundane things such as sleeping or eating. Hope there will be more from the characters...especially Mabel. - BD - Nov-26-2007

• Senet By Nut56 (X:WP, 107 Pages)
  
  Interesting story, kinda like an episode. Nice work. - Sarah - Nov-26-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Yay, it's done! This is one of my new favorite stories, simply because Salomen is so great. Read it read it read it! - Arassar - Nov-25-2007

• Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  I was bound and fascinated over 4 books. really great story. every part of this story was thrilling and amazing. please do it again...... - stitz97331 - Nov-25-2007

• D'Artagnan By Zee (Original / Uber - Modern, 121 Pages)
  
  I've read this a few times, and it still draws me in. Amazing work, Zee. Thank you! - Anonymous - Nov-25-2007

• Eye Of The Storm By Melissa Good (Original / Uber - Modern, 250 Pages)
  
  What can one say about Melissa's work that hasn't already been said? She puts her hands to the keyboard and magic appears and I love her for it!!! Eye Of The Storm is absolutely fantastic and I will read it again and again and again...as I do all of her stories!! - JC - Nov-25-2007

• Diablo's Island By Larisa (Original / Uber - Modern, 92 Pages)
  
  Oh this was fantastic!! Just wonderful! I've added it to my favorites list. I'm going to do a search for more by this author. Read it and enjoy!! - JC - Nov-25-2007

• Desert Hawk By Katherine A. Standell (Archangel) (Original / Uber - Modern, 64 Pages)
  
  Link STILL not working! Dang! - JC - Nov-25-2007
  Editor's Note:As noted on Katherine's author page, the book has been published, and isn't available online. It is available through Alibris.com (link provided above).

• Jungle Reign By WordWarior (X:WP, 11 Pages)
  
  Ive read this one many times and every time it amazes me how much i laugh in the end excellent MUST read if youre looking 4 a bit of romance stupidity and a great laugh that cleanses the soul - NZPC - Nov-24-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  This story is now complete! Once again Fletcher has knocked this out of the park. Run don't walk to read it! - Anonymous - Nov-24-2007

• No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  I love this series (and "Without a Front"), superb writing and great character studies...can't wait for more first-rate material from this very gifted writer! - OmisLiebling - Nov-24-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Wow!!! Fletcher's work is so powerful! What a great story! It's one thing to take some characters who are familiar to some of us, with a couple of great additions, and build a great story around them, as she did in the Voyager series. It's quite another to come up with an entirely unique group of characters and worlds as she did with this story and pull it off as well as Fletcher has done. Very, very few writers are capable of doing this, or doing it as well as she has. Do anything you can to let your friends know they have to read all of her work ASAP. I have to agree with previous posts and hope that one of the publishers is smart enough to publish Fletcher's work. Awesome, awesome, awesome! - Lynn - Nov-24-2007

• And Playing the Role of Herself... By dabkey (Original / Uber - Modern, 243 Pages)
  
  this is so fantastic I've read it 7 times in 2 years it so great - Anonymous - Nov-24-2007

• No Choice At All By Nut56 (X:WP, 63 Pages)
  
  What a fantastic story! Honestly guys, this is so well written. A wonderful heartwarming fiction that sent me all warm and fuzzy. This is the Xena and Gabrielle I love, and this Bard is one to watch. Xena fanfic lives on! Yay! I'm off now to read this talented writer's other stories... - Kez - Nov-23-2007

• Private Dancer By Vertigo (Original / Uber - Modern, 152 Pages)
  
  What a wonderful story by Vertigo...Please update this series more.. I've read the 3rd story of this, "Keeping Faith", yeah? Well, please write a sequel from that. PLEASE!!!lol... - Fan - Nov-23-2007

• Reece's Faith By Vertigo (Original / Uber - Modern, 467 Pages)
  
  This is very very good story!! It will make you laugh and emotional at the same time... Take a look and you won't regret it. - Fan - Nov-23-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  I am about to read the end of Without a Front, and it is a must read for all sci fi fans. Fletcher has created a whole new world, with its own language and customs, and a unique social structure, and as usual, creative plotting, wonderful characters, and brilliant writing. DO NOT MISS!!! - Lucy - Nov-23-2007

• Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  For all you die-hard J7 people, give Fletcher's fiction a try. I did, and believe me, I live from post to post. The series is amazingly well written, imaginative, and spot on with the characters we all know and love, plus many, many new ones Fletcher has invented. And it is a fabulous ride. IMHO, Fletcher ranks with the best of the best! - Lucy - Nov-23-2007

• Arbor Vitae By S X Meagher (Original / Uber - Modern, 506 Pages)
  
  Best, funniest SXM story of them all - and that's really saying something!! - chatham23 - Nov-23-2007

• First Storm By Erin G. (Original / Uber - Futuristic, 113 Pages)
  
  Couldn't stop reading 'til the end. But it's not the end yet, is it? Please, bard, may we have some more?! Read this story! - micah6 - Nov-23-2007

• Autumn Night By Erin G. (Original / Uber - Modern, 39 Pages)
  
  Throw blame where you will, I never read a story with the word elf in the description. But this was utterly captivating as is its sequel 'First Storm." Read them! - micah6 - Nov-23-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 884 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  What a fantastic story. I am sad to see it end. Fletcher has a way of making her characters three dimensional. She has created an interesting universe; one I hope she continues to write about in the future. BRAVO!!! - Linda aka cygirl1 - Nov-23-2007

• For Life By Darkenedkarma (Original / Uber - Modern, 57 Pages)
  
  I have one word. "HOT" Okay, so I have more than one word. It was a great story. HOT! I know I'm repeating myself but it bears repeating. - Canary - Nov-22-2007

• Licit Cusp By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 280 Pages)
  
  Read it, loved it...... - Nat - Nov-22-2007

• The Halloween Hunter's Guide to Trick-or-Treating Tots, Ambling Apparitions And Porta-Potties By Aurelia (Original / Uber - Modern, 40 Pages)
  
  Woo hoo! The girls are back! For all those Priory/Dylan fans out there it's a worthy addition to the collection. Definitely worth a read. - fj - Nov-22-2007

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 60 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  I'm not one to read unfinished stories but after reading Micah6's charming The Efficency Expert I decided to start on Lucky...and Wow! I am completely enjoying this story...I even find the wait/anticipation between updates to be quite enticing. This is an absolute MUST read!!! - Balmain - Nov-22-2007

• Aphrodite's Gift By My Osage (X:WP, 16 Pages)
  
  A really sweet story - aphrodite is true to her self in this story! - Anonymous - Nov-21-2007

• Primal Touch By Amber (X:WP, 168 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  This story is actually finished. - Jules369 - Nov-21-2007
  Editor's Note: Thanks Jules, the entry has been corrected.

• Holohell By Trekgrrl (Star Trek - Futuristic, 70 Pages)
  
  Great Star Trek: Voyager sci-fi series. Waiting on bated breath for the fourth installment of this series. Great Writing!!! - anon - Nov-21-2007

• Agony By Silk and TZ (X:WP, 12 Pages)
  
  This story was amazing, It really showed a depth of feeling and character knowledge :-) - Anonymous - Nov-20-2007

• Beginnings By Fingersmith (Original / Uber - Modern, 206 Pages)
  
  This excellent and much acclaimed story is finally published and out on the stores!! fans everywhere rejoice :) Thanks fingersmith, may you bless us with more of your talent. - Littlegit - Nov-20-2007

• About Artemis By B L Miller (X:WP, 40 Pages)
  
  A really enjoyable tale, True to how Xena and Gabrielle's characters were in the series. :-) - Anonymous - Nov-19-2007

• Forced Vacation By Patricia L. Givens (DAx) (X:WP, 6 Pages)
  
  Nothing's broken - Psss - Nov-19-2007

• There's a new Top-25 list, and one bard is at the top spot for a 2nd time.
• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.
• We'd like to welcome a new bard to The Athenaeum. silverwriter01 offers the alternative Original / Uber (Middle Ages) short story, Clans (48 pages).
• The Conclusion (24 more pages) of Little Bear's L Word tale, The Family Story (Completed story is 85 pages).
• Part 4 (17 more pages) of Micah6's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Lucky (60 pages in 4 parts - Unfinished).
• Parts 4-5 (60 more pages) of Red Hope's revised posting of her alternative Original / Uber Maryland State Trooper # 1153 (154 pages in 5 parts - Unfinished).
• Chapters 18-20 (75 more page) of Red Hope's alternative X:WP To Take What is Mine (456 pages in 20 parts - Unfinished).  This is a sequel to To Find What Was Mine.



• Newly indexed from around the 'Net:
  
  Part 10 (79 more pages) of Fletcher DeLancey's alternative Star Trek: Voyager Without A Front (884 pages in 10 parts - Unfinished).
  
  Six alternative X:WP short stories and novellas by Nut56's -
  Understood (20 pages).
  Tarot (121 pages).
  Senet (107 pages).
  No Choice At All (63 pages).
  Beyond the Rain (71 pages).
  Abandoning Hope (42 pages).
  
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 805 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Just read it. It's that good. - Anonymous - Nov-19-2007

• An Affair To Remember By Ambrosia (Original / Uber - Modern, 289 Pages)
  
  What a wonderful story!!! It is a must read one. I can't count how many times I repeated this story,lol. Read this and your time will not be wasted...For the author, please write a sequel for this, PLEASE.lol... - Fan - Nov-19-2007

• Scarz By Jynaki (Original / Uber - Modern, 90 Pages)
  
  An absolutely fantastic page turner, a must read. Everyone should read it. It depicts something that afaects thousands of women every year. - Devoted Fan - Nov-18-2007

• The Bet on Madison By Lady D (Original / Uber - Modern, 91 Pages)
  
  This is one of the cutest stories that I've ever read! Everyone should read it, it will warm your heart. Sequel please!!!!! - bk lady - Nov-18-2007

• Remembering An Angel By NuT56 (X:WP, 15 Pages)
  
  loved this story. But also read another of nut56 stories on another site. http://www.academyofbards.org/authors/nut56.html "Beyond the Rain" which was a real journey of emotions and extremely well written by this bard. Would love to see more of this bards writings. - vampireslayer2 - Nov-18-2007
  Editor's Note: 'Beyond the Rain' as well as all of Nut56's tales on The Academy have now been linked on today's update.

• The Return By Tas (Original / Uber - Futuristic, 306 Pages)
  
  READ THIS -- it's long but definitely worth it. Hope the author is working on a sequel. Great story with lots of interesting characters, adventure, romance, etc. No wonder it's a perennial favorite. - cam - Nov-18-2007

• The Phantom By Larisa (Original / Uber - Modern, 90 Pages)
  
  I read this as part of the last request of my husband "Draco" who had posted on this site many times. In the beginning I thought this story would be "girl meets girl and they act like rabbits" but I was wrong. This is a great story the plot is wonderful and the way she got a dose of that stun gun and the cow missing Branson playing w/ her tits was funny. Overall I really enjoyed reading this story and plan to read more of Larisa's work. - Lysia - Nov-18-2007

• The Urge to Merge By Red Hope (Heroes - Modern, 70 Pages)
  
  OMG!!! The story is well written and Niki/Jessica character is more explained. Hope you write more about them please,lol. A sequel with "The Sanders Sisters" and the doctor will move up to their relationship. Lol!!! - Fan - Nov-17-2007

• The Efficiency Expert By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 8 Pages)
  
  Beautiful story - so different from most of the uber stories on line. - Anon - Nov-17-2007

• Poetry in Motion By J. 'Harley' Elmore (Original / Uber - Modern, 306 Pages)
  
  A wonderful and definitely very well written story. Read it! - Ines - Nov-17-2007

• I Fell Into a Burning Ring of Fire By Alan Plessinger (X:WP, 4 Pages)
  
  This is very sweet! - purplehawke - Nov-17-2007

• Hidden Desires By Vertigo (Original / Uber - Modern, 440 Pages)
  
  Come ride the literary rollercoaster of lust and laughter with Cayden and Brook in Vertigo.s hilarious .Hidden Desires.. WARNING: Do not read at work or in a public place. This warning was brought to you by the Lesbian League Of Libido Lovers. - anon - Nov-17-2007

• And A Door Opens By S. Derkins (Original / Uber - Modern, 75 Pages)
  
  The firs in the shaman Series. A lot of fun and a great ride through the series. highly recommended - goldenruhl - Nov-16-2007

• And A Door Opens By S. Derkins (Original / Uber - Modern, 75 Pages)
  
  I love this series and would highly reccommend it to anyone. How this world ought to be. A great ride. - goldenruhl - Nov-16-2007

• Obsessions By Janneen Brownell (Original / Uber - Modern, 157 Pages)
  
  Great story, a must read. I hope there is going to be a sequel. - keys - Nov-16-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 805 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  This is such a fabulous read. Every week I am even more delighted than the week before. I love everything that Fletcher DeLancey has written and this is one of her best. - Anonymous - Nov-16-2007

• Editor's Tip: If your like us and certain text/backgrounds combinations on some fiction sites give you eye strain, here's a little trick to display a story on a white background with black text. In Firefox select: View | Page Style | No Style. Ahhh...easy on the eyes. Don't forget to change the page style back by selecting: View | Pages Style | Basic Page Style.  It even works on our site.  ;)


• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.
• The Conclusion (153 more pages) of Ficmail2004's alternative Birds of Prey novel, Doppelganger (Completed story is 302 pages).



• Newly indexed from around the 'Net:
  
  Patricia L. Givens (DAx)'s alternative Star Trek: DS9 tales:
  Minister of Lies (119 pages).
  Choices (36 pages).
  And a few more of Patricia's alternative Voyager tales:
  The Captain The Might Have Been (4 pages).
  Viva Las Vegas (79 pages).
  
  The first three stories in S. Derkins alternative Original / Uber Mother Earth Series:
  And A Door Opens (75 pages).
  Shaman's Legacy (75 pages).
  Pathfinder (75 pages).
  
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  

• For Life By Darkenedkarma (Original / Uber - Modern, 57 Pages)
  
  Hot, furious, deep. Everything an erotic lesfic romance should be. - E - Nov-15-2007

• Rumors By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 180 Pages)
  
  This is such a good story,read and enjoy. Bad Squirell is an excellent writer. - Lizzie - Nov-15-2007

• Licit Cusp By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 280 Pages)
  
  A very real and informative piece of writting, this story will keep you up into the early hours it's totally enjoyable - Kat - Nov-15-2007

• Deus ex Machina By K. Alexander (Original / Uber - Modern, 235 Pages)
  
  I've read this story three times now, and each time I'm pleased that I did. - Ali - Nov-15-2007

• There's a new Top-25 list, and one bard hangs on to the top spot for a 2nd week!
• Parts 2-3 (92 more pages) of Ficmail2004's alternative Birds of Prey novel, Doppelganger (149 pages - Unfinished).
  
• Darkenedkarma's alternative Original / Uber novella For Life (57 pages).
• Jessica A. Michallet's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) The Door Knocker (8 pages).
  
  
• Newly indexed from around the 'Net:
  
  Patricia L. Givens (DAx)'s alternative Star Trek: Voyager tales:
  The Sum of Her Parts (47 pages).
  Everything (55 pages). This is a sequel to The Sum of Her Parts.
  Perfection (110 pages).
  Seven Past Midnight (35 pages).
  A Rose By Any Other Name (7 pages).
  Between 7 and 9 (12 pages).
  Puss in Boots (16 pages).
  Eternal (19 pages).
  Unspoken (11 pages).
  Distortion (47 pages).
  We've also fixed DAx's X:WP links.
  
  Cygirl1's alternative Star Trek: Voyager novellas:
  Your Love is an Oasis (71 pages).
  Dark Rose (121 pages).
  My Cherished Warrior (71 pages).
  
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Above All Honor By Radclyffe (Original / Uber - Modern, 88 Pages)
  
  Without a doubt, one of the best authors I personally have come across. There isn't a book this woman has written that I haven't read more than once. This is a truely awesome story. - Robin - Nov-15-2007
  Backwards to Oregon By Jae (Original / Uber - Pre-1900, 366 Pages)
  
  I was just looking over some of the stories I've read and could not believe that I hadn't given due praise to this one. I read it when it started--and read it--and waited, with baited breath (believe me), for each next part. Anyone who has a taste for entirely and utterly fantastic Uber fic should read this story. Read it! Now! - micah6 - Nov-15-2007
  Editor's Note:Jae removed this one from the 'net. And for a very good story, you know what that might mean...

• And Playing the Role of Herself... By dabkey (Original / Uber - Modern, 243 Pages)
  
  I can't tell you how many times that I have read this, only that it is one of the best I have read. If you haven't read it yet, you are depriving yourself of one fantastic story!!!! Make sure that you are comfortable when you sit down to read it because once you start, you won't want to stop. - robin - Nov-14-2007

• Conflict of Interest By Jae (Law and Order: SVU - Modern, 331 Pages)
  
  As a confirmed A/O shipper, I don't usually read pieces that pair Olivia with someone else. This one entirely sold me, though. Read it--you'll certainly enjoy it. Or love it, as I did. - micah6 - Nov-14-2007

• A Christmas Story By Anne Azel (Original / Uber - Modern, 5 Pages)
  
  A very different story, but still moving and compelling! - Anonymous - Nov-14-2007

• Out Of India By Enginerd (Xena: Janice and Mel - 1900-1960, 227 Pages)
  
  This was a great Mel and Janice story, absolutely mind boggling,heart warming and even funny in places. You are a most wonderful bard. - vampireslayer2 - Nov-13-2007

• Doppelganger By Ficmail2004 (Birds of Prey - Modern, 57 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Hey there...So happy to see your name here. Hopefully that means that you're back on the horse with Doppelganger? Truly a great story so far! - Anonymous - Nov-13-2007

• Freedom's Heart By Amber (Original / Uber - Middle Ages, 472 Pages)
  
  What a wonderful story, One of my all time favorites. - Anonymous - Nov-13-2007

• Through The Weapons Master's Eyes By Del Robertson (X:WP, 37 Pages)
  
  This story goes along with the rest of the Through The Eyes stories. I liked it, but it needs to be put in the index under "amazons" or something so it can be cross-referenced easier. - A Fan - Nov-13-2007

• Through The Eyes Of The Regent By Del Robertson (X:WP, 27 Pages)
  
  Thoroughly enjoyed this series. I've never seen anything like it done before. - A Fan - Nov-13-2007

• Fire Starters By Larisa (X:WP, 4 Pages)
  
  I liked this story. It was funny to see Xena and Eponin interacting w/Gabrielle and Ephiny. - A Fan - Nov-13-2007

• Festival of Flowers By Quest (X:WP, 11 Pages)
  
  This was a cute story. It's nice to see Gabrielle matched up with someone as cute as Eponin. - A Fan - Nov-13-2007

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 43 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  I am loving this story so far! I check back frequently so I can catch the next part as soon as it's posted! - Dylan - Nov-13-2007

• The Urge to Merge By Red Hope (Heroes - Modern, 70 Pages)
  
  Very nice story...Its nice to see these chracters getting along lol. A litte love makes it nicer. Please wright a sequel for this... - Cryo - Nov-13-2007

• Mask Of Courage By WhoMumbles (X:WP, 50 Pages)
  
  great little read - vampireslayer2 - Nov-12-2007

• Birdie's Song - The Invasion By Onesockbard (X:WP, 92 Pages)
  
  I have read each and every one with great relish. The exuberance of youth tempered by the guidance from her parents, Birdie brings a refreshing insight into the lives, trials and tribulations of my favourite heroines. I can only hope for many more tales to come. - anex - Nov-12-2007

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 43 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  I NEEED more of this story. Great beginning, and I can't wait to see more. - Anonymous - Nov-12-2007

• There's no Top-25 yet this week. Our server stats are frelled again. Hopefully the problem will be corrected soon.
• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.
• We'd like to welcome two new bards to The Athenaeum!
  The first up is WolfRuler's alternative Original / Uber (Ancient) Swanheart (43 pages - Unfinished).
  The second new bard is
• romansilence's alternative Star Trek: Voyager novella There is None So Blind... (135 pages).
• Aurelia's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) The Halloween Hunter's Guide to Trick-or-Treating Tots, Ambling Apparitions And Porta-Potties (40 pages).  This is the 4th tale in Aurelia's Priory/Jacey and Dylan/Rhea Series.
• The Conclusion (31 more pages) of Red Hope's alternative Heroes novella, The Urge to Merge (Completed story is 70 pages).
• Reposting a corrected version of Lucien St Clare's alternative Original / Uber (Ancient) The Falcon and the Handmaiden (245 pages).
  
  
• Newly indexed from around the 'Net:
  Part 8 (86 more pages) of Fletcher DeLancey's alternative Star Trek: Voyager Without A Front (805 pages in 9 parts - Unfinished).
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  

• No End Of Beginnings By Andrew Crossett (X:WP, 19 Pages)
  
  Wow! Great story! - Anonymous - Nov-12-2007

• Licit Cusp By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 280 Pages)
  
  Another simply wonderful story from this writer, I will be keeping watch for more - Cathy - Nov-11-2007

• Out Of India By Enginerd (Xena: Janice and Mel - 1900-1960, 227 Pages)
  
  I just finished this story and I'm basking in the warm fuzzies!! I loved it. What a great adventure! I felt like I was right there with them. And the end was such a sweet suprise!! I highly recommend this tale!!!! ***** - loubug - Nov-11-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 805 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Great story! Very well written. Wish I could visit this world and meet the characters in person. - SG - Nov-11-2007

• Li'l Red By msprism (Original / Uber - Modern, 109 Pages)
  
  WoW! Unbelievable twist of story!!! Its really unexpected, please write more of this and more sex like this lol! - Anonymous - Nov-11-2007

• Obsessions By Janneen Brownell (Original / Uber - Modern, 157 Pages)
  
  This is a must read! I couldn't stop once I got started. Beautifully written and thrilling to read. I'm going to give it a minute and then read it again! - Anonymous - Nov-10-2007

• Desert Storm By Susanne M. Beck (Sword'n'Quill) (Original / Uber - Ancient, 129 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  I'm kicking myself in the butt for starting this story. Such a great read...but why oh why has it not been finished?! Author, I double dog dare ya to finish your work!! ( there, that should do it! :D ) - JC - Nov-09-2007

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 43 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  intelligent, creative, captivating story - one of the best I have ever read - claudia - Nov-09-2007

• Boar's Head Inn (The) By Dragonjuls (JM Dragon) (Original / Uber - Modern, 20 Pages)
  
  Pleease fix this site--story pages download thru page 7--page 8 to the end do not download. Thanks. - Nov-09-2007
  Editor's Note: The Boar's Head Inn is just 20 pages and it's just one part. Perhaps you are referring to another story?

• Baccha Moon Rising By M. Keck (X:WP, 71 Pages)
  
  Vampires -- oops! I meant bacchae. It's an interestingly dark tale of what happens when Velasca comes under Bacchus' spell and turns Gabrielle and Xena into bacchae -- then the Amazons are slowly infiltrated. LOVED IT!!!!! - AmazonQueen - Nov-09-2007

• Attraction By Red Hope (X:WP, 23 Pages)
  
  A must-read story for anyone who ever thought there could be more out there for an Amazon Queen than just a Warrior Princess - AmazonQueen - Nov-09-2007

• Birdie By Onesockbard (X:WP, 12 Pages)
  
  "I am Robin Of the Warrior and Bard". I really like this story of Xena and Gabriel's tween daughter told from her perspective. It has great character's and a unique view of our favorite couple. - Anon - Nov-09-2007

• Spellbound By Annemaart (X:WP, 145 Pages)
  
  A very good post-FIN story. In a way, very in tune with the show, IMHO, though the subtext is there. :-) Don't forget the box with hankies but the story is worth it! - Mel - Nov-09-2007

• Me, Myself, and I By Annemaart (X:WP, 9 Pages)
  
  This is such a funny little story. Another proof of how talented this author is - Anonymous - Nov-09-2007

• Freedom's Heart By Amber (Original / Uber - Middle Ages, 472 Pages)
  
  Wow! Please Bard, may we have more? A great read for a rainy day. - Sapphire - Nov-08-2007

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 43 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Wow! This is so beautiful and sweet! - Anonymous - Nov-08-2007

• Shine By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 200 Pages)
  
  loved it,hope you write more..your stories are a must read - anonymous - Nov-08-2007

• Dakota's Way By Robin Hicks (Original / Uber - Modern, 168 Pages)
  
  i really liked this story. I love a sweet romance....... - rita - Nov-08-2007

• Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 43 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  WOW, what a story! pretty much blowing me away every posting :) - Kat - Nov-08-2007

• Efficiency Expert (The) By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 8 Pages)
  
  Awww, such a cute story. PWP - pretty wonderful piece? I'm just sad that it's so short :(. - Oggie - Nov-07-2007

• The Falcon and the Handmaiden By Lucien St Clare (Original / Uber - Ancient, 245 Pages)
  
  Well this story almost got me fired(so engrossed in it i didn't see my boss behind my shoulder reading), and then i rushed home to finish it to the annoyance of my girlfriend who banished me to the couch for ignoring her, so i guess all in all i can say as a history lover this story was damn awsome! - Jaye - Nov-07-2007

• *sigh* Is it Friday yet? Yep, our week has been jus' peachy so far.
• There's a new Top-25 list, and one bard has her first #1 tale ever!
• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.
• We've archived July and August What's New entries.  All of our Archives may be found here.
• Part 9 (11 more pages) of Colleen's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Two Part Harmony (108 pages in 9 parts - Unfinished).
• Part 3 (17 more pages) of Micah6's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Lucky (43 pages in 3 parts - Unfinished).
• The Conclusion (30 more pages) of Onesockbard's alternative X:WP Birdie's Song - The Invasion (Completed story is 92 pages).  This is the 7th tale in the Birdie Series
• Parts 1-2 of Red Hope's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) The Urge to Merge (39 pages - Unfinished).
  
  
• We've a mystery title today...  Do you know the title or author?  Let us know at bardeyes2@xenafiction.net or webwarrior@xenafiction.net
  

I'm trying to find out the title about a artist meeting a college professor at a library. She has stop drawing but when meets this woman, she starts sketching her. The artist is from a wealthy family and her mom owns a gallery. The college professor is reluctant to get involved with the individual.




• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Capon's Savage By Larisa (Original / Uber - Modern, 57 Pages)
  
  This is one of the most heart touching stories I have read thus far. I highly recommend this story. - Hel - Nov-06-2007

• The Return By Tas (Original / Uber - Futuristic, 306 Pages)
  
  One of the many things in Life taken for granted is freedom, any sort just being free is not something afforded to everyone. The freely given work of Tas is not to be taken lightly, which is probably why I have read and re-read this tale too many times to recall. I still come away with the same feeling, what a shame I cannot carry a tattered copy of this work, in the folds of a bound book... while on my way again to the movie theater to watch it just one more time on a 15 foot by 25 foot screen, before it gets sent to DVD for posterity... One can only hope. Thanks Tas, eagerly waiting for more. One of the best READS ever!! - Terre - Nov-06-2007

• Maryland State Trooper # 1153 By Red Hope (Original / Uber - Modern, 94 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Wow! Another great story by Red Hope! This version is better. Ashley's character is more xena like. The interactions between the characters are nice. Love these two people. Please update more. - Anonymous - Nov-06-2007

• To Take What is Mine By Red Hope (X:WP, 285 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Oh My GOD!!! This story is so amazing!!! Its one of my favorite fic in xena the conqueror!!! This fic will excite you and leaves you wanting more. I love the idea of xena and gabriele being besfriends and the reunite lol.. Anyway, read this and you will not regret it.. O, a message for the author, Please, PLEASE, Update more...Keep up the good work Red Hope - anonymous - Nov-06-2007

• The Bet on Madison By Lady D (Original / Uber - Modern, 91 Pages)
  
  very ver nice story. It is not a waste of time to read this fic. A sequel wiil be nice.lol. it kind of exciting to see these characters to develop more ang more sweet interactions.lol:) - anonymous - Nov-06-2007

• Transmutation By filfil (Original / Uber - Modern, 30 Pages)
  
  Great story! I loved the characters and the excitement. The author's other two works "Matchmaker" and "In Sync" are a must read also! I think these stories are definitely historical fantasy. - Jude - Nov-05-2007

• Deus ex Machina By K. Alexander (Original / Uber - Modern, 235 Pages)
  
  Absolutely fantastic! Would have finished it in one night if not for being interrupted by having to go to work. Starts out fast and NEVER lets up. - Anonymous - Nov-05-2007

• Something I Said By Denic (Original / Uber - Modern, 80 Pages)
  
  Again and again I come back to read this great story. It is just brilliant! - filfil - Nov-05-2007

• Shine By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 200 Pages)
  
  C'mere Mabel! I really enjoyed this story. As you can see from the dozens of other recommendations, this is a story well worth reading. - Aubrey - Nov-05-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 719 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Wow! I'm absolutely stunned its unreal, its 5am in the morning and just wanted to click to book 9 of the unfinished series and now I have to wait!! I thought the first series that this series spins off from was great but this is in another twist in that story that has me completely hooked. I've loved every twist and turn and delacy unveiling in this story and I CAN'T WAIT to read more ... - Dg - Nov-04-2007

• Beloved...Immortal By D (X:WP, 20 Pages)
  
  This is a great little side bar to Blood Bond which I loved. - gayzer - Nov-04-2007

• No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  This whole series is a GREAT READ. Not since G.L. Dartt's "Just Between" stories have I seen the depth and fullness of the characters as shown in these stories. I'm hoping that this series will continue along with the spin-off begun with "Without a Front". DeLancey is giving us a new look into Voyager's world. Take a peek, I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself. - nljacksn - Nov-04-2007

• No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  This series needs another story at least. Amazing characterization, well written, one of the best series I've ever read. - Anonymous - Nov-04-2007

• Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  This is by far my favorite of the series. - Anonymous - Nov-04-2007

• Li'l Red By msprism (Original / Uber - Modern, 109 Pages)
  
  A very good story, interesting characters and unique plot. Wonderful!!! - Sarah - Nov-03-2007

• Ignorance is Bliss By Carola Rychan Eriksson (Original / Uber - Modern, 13 Pages)
  
  So...cute! Just found this story one day and couldn't stop smiling. Worth the read..and the sequal is too. - Anonymous - Nov-03-2007

• Caution: Under Construction By Vertigo (Original / Uber - Modern, 200 Pages)
  
  I'm surprised there are not more recommendations for this outstanding story. It's well written, funny and very, very hot!!! Would love to see what Keefer and Sheridan are up to these days... - chatham23 - Nov-03-2007

• Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  From the first word to the last - you will love her stories!!! - From Germany - Nov-03-2007

• Conflict Of Interests By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 237 Pages)
  
  Simply wonderful!! - Cathy - Nov-03-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 719 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Good god, WHY doesn't this woman have a publishing deal? Well, okay...permissions on the Voyager stuff, no doubt. But with a little tweaking, Without A Front wouldn't need all that permissions stuff. Exquisite turns of phrase, superb dialogue, most excellent characterization, and a tightly woven narrative that includes strands of political intrigue and battles both personal and public. RUN, don't walk to this woman's website and pimp her mercilessly to your friends. This is a writer who NEEDS to be read, who should serve as an example to writers everywhere as a master craftswoman. - Andi M - Nov-02-2007

• Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  absolutely great read. The author has really captured the essense of the star trek characters. Adding in a new character for janeway was brilliant. you will not regret stating this and you will not stop until you get to the end. - anon - Nov-02-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 719 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  great read. Highly enjoyed the first 4 and have passed on the link to a number of people who also loved it. - anon - Nov-02-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 719 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  If this story, (as well as her Past Imperfect series), isn't published, it would be a crime. Her imagery is masterful. She breathes heart and soul into each and every character with fearlessness. And the amazing freedom of her own creation has given her talent wings. As incredible an experience as "Past Imperfect" is, "Without A Front" is astounding in its proof that Fletcher DeLancey can captivate an audience, as very few, even published authors, can. Don't miss this one! - Mad Dog - Nov-02-2007

• Equinimity By roc-it scientist (X:WP, 7 Pages)
  
  Nice little story. Very sweet. I hope to read more by the author. - Kat - Nov-02-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 719 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  When I first learned that Fletcher was working on this "spin-off" I wasn't sure I would enjoy it. Boy was I wrong! This is as good (better in some ways) as Her voyager series. A must read - Nikki - Nov-02-2007

• Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  One one the best Voyager stories aroundsnd well worth the read. - Nikki - Nov-02-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 719 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Love speculative fiction? This is a must read. Without a Front is a spin-off of DeLancey's Past Imperfect series--wonderfully developed characters and plot that go far beyond the usual fanfic archetypes. - Honore Harris - Nov-02-2007

• No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  Simply amazing! These four books are among the best Star Trek: Voyager fiction I have read (R. J. Nolan's stories are up there too -- I like the stories in which new original characters are introduced instead of the more common Janeway/Seven pairing.) I'd recommend to start reading them on a weekend -- they are hard to put down once started. Here's to hoping the story would continue in the fifth book after the author is done with the (also excellent) spin-off, Without A Front. - SS - Nov-02-2007

• No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  So many people can't be wrong... READ IT! XD You will love it and be hooked! - Maria - Nov-02-2007

• Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  Must read! It doesn't get any better than this. Wonderful series. - Maria - Nov-02-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 719 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  You know it's Friday because Fletcher posts a new installment. XD This is a GREAT spin off of PAst Imperfect. Even if you haven't read one (what are you waiting for?), it'll make sense and you'll love it. Brilliant read. You'll learn to count the minutes until next Friday's post. XD - Maria - Nov-02-2007

• Passion's Bright Fury By Radclyffe (Original / Uber - Modern, 139 Pages)
  
  Excellent written! I really enjoyed this one very much and am already looking forward to my next piece of this writer. Highly recommended! - Ines - Nov-02-2007

• Holohell By Trekgrrl (Star Trek - Futuristic, 70 Pages)
  
  Trekgrrl!!! You just got to continue this story. It was fantastic. - Linda aka cygirl1 - Nov-02-2007

• Through the Looking Glass By Trekgrrl (Star Trek - Futuristic, 68 Pages)
  
  This story continues to hold my interest. Well written and imaginative. - Linda aka cygirl1 - Nov-02-2007

• The Labyrinth By Trekgrrl (Star Trek - Futuristic, 65 Pages)
  
  Wow. Great story and very interesting original character. Hope this series continues. - Linda aka cygirl1 - Nov-02-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 719 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Another wonderul tale from the talented Fletcher DeLancey! Thank you for sharing your gift with us! - Kelly - Nov-02-2007

• Morning By Alex (2) (X:WP, 4 Pages)
  
  This is a nice view into Xena's thoughts. - Anonymous - Nov-02-2007

• Road to Glory By Advocate and T. Novan (Original / Uber - Modern, 183 Pages)
  
  This was a very NICE surprise! - Anonymous - Nov-02-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 719 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  I have read everything this lady has written and she is awesome. Without a front is no exception and she will make you laugh and cry and feel like few writers can. This book should be published Ms DeLancey! - tonette1013 - Nov-02-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 719 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  This series has been FANTASTIC!!! Constantly new and interesting. The plot line keeps the story moving while keeping you interested in what might happen next. Can't wait to see how it ends up and wish it wouldn't. - Dave - Nov-02-2007

• Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Great Story, It makes more sense than most others. - Anonymous - Nov-02-2007

• Dragonjuls (JM Dragon)'s alternative Original / Uber (Modern) The Boar's Head Inn (20 pages).
• L. M. Townsend's alternative X:WP Atomostoktenos (17 pages).
  
  
• Newly indexed from around the 'Net:
  Part 8 (84 more pages) of Fletcher DeLancey's alternative Star Trek: Voyager Without A Front (719 pages in 8 parts - Unfinished).



• Reader Recommendations -
  

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 719 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  I am continuously impressed (blown away) by the writing excellence in all these works. The characters are fascinating, enhanced by a richly imagined world with so many dimensions interwoven: culture, politics, individual characters, relationships. Stunning. Is there a stronger recommendation than, "Must Read!"? - Anonymous - Nov-01-2007

• Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  love the stories! - Anonymous - Nov-01-2007

• Through The Eyes Of The Warrior By Del Robertson (X:WP, 34 Pages)
  
  I really, really liked this story. Del has managed to set up one story through 4 different points of view and get the characters down pat. I love the way the tales entertwine and things that are perceived one way through one character's sets of eyes may be competely skewed looking at it through someone else's point of view. Del is an amazingly talented writer and I look forward to seeing more work by this author posted in the future. I think the most memorable line was when Xena was trying to sober Eponin up and Ep tells her "water is for bathing, not drinking". Kudos. - AmazonQueen - Nov-01-2007

• Prelude to Eternity By M. Keck (X:WP, 37 Pages)
  
  This was a great read,giving more indepth detail to the releationship that developed between the Regent Ephiny and her fellow Amazon, Solari over the years. Makes me wish there were more stories about these two Amazons being posted. - AmazonQueen - Nov-01-2007

• Little Surprises By Katelin B. (X:WP, 5 Pages)
  
  Really enjoyed this story. The depiction of the love between Solari and Ephiny was very tender and endearing. I'd like to see more of this couple. - AmazonQueen - Nov-01-2007

• No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  I hated to see this end. I felt like Lynne Hamilton was an old friend. And her portrayals of Janeway and Seven are right on. Revi was an added bonus. Fletcher, more please. - Linda aka cygirl1 - Nov-01-2007

• Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Ditto! read my recommendations on book one and two. - Linda aka cygirl1 - Nov-01-2007

• Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  I'm telling you. Part one hooked me and part two addicted me. Fletcher knows how to spin a tale. Once you start reading, you got to have more. - Linda aka cygirl1 - Nov-01-2007

• Transmutation By filfil (Original / Uber - Modern, 30 Pages)
  
  Excellent little story - filled my lunch break just nicely :o) - Dinasbran - Nov-01-2007

• Now that Hallowe'en has passed...our artwork returns to warrior women, naughty faeries, magic, dragons and the occasional goddess or two. Saturday's artwork is really nice!
• Part 8 (9 more page) of MBinc's alternative CSI Reaching Out (61 pages in 8 parts - Unfinished).



• Reader Recommendations -
  

• An Interlude at Perdition By L. St. Joy (Original / Uber - Modern, 7 Pages)
  
  Good, and .... but good. - Ixzie - Nov-01-2007

• Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 635 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  I'd recommend this even more so than any of Fletcher's other stories. Not only is it extremely well-written, it's more accessible for those of us not necessarily that familiar with the Star Trek genre as it takes place in an original setting. - Anonymous - Oct-31-2007
  
  
  
• We've a mystery title today...  Do you know the title or author?  Let us know at bardeyes2@xenafiction.net or webwarrior@xenafiction.net
  

I'm trying to find out the title or where I can find the fan/fic about Xena raising a child alone after Gabrielle was killed on the battlefield. I think it had to do with Pompeii and Ceasar. It has the child around 10 yrs if I remember correctly. Thinking the name started with letter "T". Xena no longer travelled or used her sword but if I remember correctly she had a visit from Gabrielle afterlife or some such asking her to pickup her sword again and Xena left the child with some friend she trusted. I started reading online back in 2001 and than lost the site and the authors name.

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.
• A handfull of Hallowe'en tales today...
• We'd like to welcome a new bard to The Athenaeum! L. St. Joy has penned the alternative Original / Uber (Modern) An Interlude at Perdition (7 pages).
• D's alternative X:WP Beloved...Immortal (20 pages).
• filfil's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Transmutation (30 pages).
• Lori A. Meyers's alternative X:WP An Andante for Two (7 pages).
• Jessie179's alternative Original / Uber (Ancient) Amazon (5 pages - Unfinished).



• Reader Recommendations -
  
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  After reading all of the great recommendations out there, how could I not read this series. I wasn't disappointed!!!Finished the series in 2 days and am waiting impatiently for the next book... - Anonymous - Oct-31-2007
  Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 635 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Even better than the past imperfect series! Really enjoyable read. - Anonymous - Oct-30-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  Amazing story. Just great! - Anonymous - Oct-30-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  Excellent story, well written... - Anonymous - Oct-30-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  My personal favourite of the series, and like the rest... Really great - some of the best fiction online. - Anonymous - Oct-30-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Really great - some of the best fiction online. - Anonymous - Oct-30-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  Don't miss this series!! - Anonymous - Oct-30-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Some of the best writing on the web!! - Anonymous - Oct-30-2007
  Starlight, Starbright By Jessie179 (Original / Uber - Modern, 7 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Interesting so far. Has potential. Good job! - kira66 - Oct-30-2007
  The Dance By A. Hawk (Original / Uber - Modern, 4 Pages)
  
  I want to experience a dance like that! HOT! - Anonymous - Oct-29-2007
  The Right Thing By S X Meagher (Original / Uber - Modern, 478 Pages)
  
  found this tucked away near the bottom of SX Meagher's index page. I just have to recommend it for being an excellent read. a great introduction to this bard for anyone who might find the "I found my heart..." series a bit daunting - like i did - if you are new to SX Meagher's writing. now gonna start on the series! - carinjo - Oct-29-2007
  Possessing Morgan: A Matter of Conviction By Aurelia (Original / Uber - Modern, 374 Pages)
  
  Yay, it's done! Now you can READ IT! - Arassar - Oct-29-2007
  Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 635 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  I never read unfinished stories, but I couldn't help myself and now I'm dying until the rest of this is posted. Fletcher is such a talented writer and should be publishing left and right. - Netta - Oct-29-2007
  Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 635 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  I loved the other 4 previous books. This new book takes place with one of the characters we met during Voyager's journey and have left the area. Fletcher crafts and developes an intreguing new world and culture. I very much enjoyed getting to know Andira Tal & those close to her & wait for books 8-11. This ranks up with G.L. Dartt's wonderful Between Us series, unfortunately not yet linked on the Athenaeum . - Kali - Oct-29-2007
  Editor's Note: G. L. Dartt does not allow any website to link to her stories.
  Without A Front By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 635 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  This is a wonderful off shoot of "No Return". Lancer Tal,is the powerful leader of the Alsean nation but she's also a warrior whose heart has been badly bruised.If you like strong women,political intrigue,loving families,excellent love scenes and top notch writing,this is the story for you.It isn't all posted yet but Fletcher doesn't start posting her stories until she has finished writing so it only has a few more weeks to go. Pat - Pat Iserman - Oct-29-2007

Monday, October 29, 2007

• We apologize for the lack of recent updates. We've been very under the weather for more than a week, and are finally starting to feel a bit better. Hopefully we'll be able to get back to our normal schedule soon...
• There's a new Top-25 list, and a new bard is at #1 this week!
• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.
• We'd like to welcome a new bard to The Athenaeum!   Jessie179's has penned the start of her alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Starlight, Starbright (7 pages - Unfinished).
• The Conclusion (103 more pages) of Aurelia's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Possessing Morgan: A Matter of Conviction (Completed story is 374).
• Lucien St Clare's alternative Original / Uber (Ancient) The Falcon and the Handmaiden (245 pages).
• Part 6 (37 more pages) of Elle Carey's alternative Original/Über Northern Love - Journal of A Lesbian Summer Romance (84 pages in 6 parts - Unfinished).
• Part 12 (5 more pages) of Jenny D. Maher's alternative X:WP tale, As The Xenaverse Turns (79 pages in 12 parts - Unfinished).
• Part 2 (10 more pages) of Micah6's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Lucky (26 pages in 2 parts - Unfinished).
• Chapter 13 (8 more pages) of T. S. Hubbard's alternative pre 20th century Original/Über Panter's Pride: Hunted (125 pages in 13 chapters - Unfinished).  This is the sequel Panter's Pride.



• Newly indexed from around the 'Net:
  
  Parts 1-7 of Fletcher DeLancey's alternative Star Trek: Voyager Without A Front (635 pages - Unfinished).



• Lynn Ames as a new announcement on her Author's Page.



• Reader Recommendations (hmmm...ya think a few people are enjoying Fletcher DeLancey's novels? ;-) -
  
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  This is the story that got me hooked on Fletcher's novels. I usually don't enjoy stories that pair Janeway with anyone but Seven of Nine. However, Fletcher's original character, Lynne Hamilton, is so believable and fleshed out, I was won over. Lynne and Janeway's relationship is written realistically. They each have to learn to compromise to make their marriage work. I also like that Fletcher has Lynne older than Janeway by a few years. Lynne knows who she is and is not waiting for anyone to 'mold' her. Plenty of excitement and adventure too. I can't wait until her next novel in this series is done. - Linda aka cygirl1 - Oct-29-2007
  Agents of Destruction By Ri (Tomb Raider - Modern, 48 Pages)
  
  I love this series, Lara and Sarah are just amazing. Its really fun to see Aries guest staring in these stories too. - tonny - Oct-29-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Fantastic series! You won't be able to let these characters go. - Anonymous - Oct-29-2007
  Tropic of Hunter (The) By Cheyne (Original / Uber - Modern, 158 Pages)
  
  Great story alltogether, the mother reminded me alot of my own which made the story all the more real for me, but hey what can i say but WOW! - Jaye - Oct-28-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  Really a great second part of the series. Revi is a wonderful character and a great addition to the story. - Anonymous - Oct-28-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  This story is completely engrossing and very very well written. The series is a must read. - Anonymous - Oct-28-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  I don't want this series to end!!! What great writing and wonderful story telling. - Anonymous - Oct-28-2007
  Indian Summer By Anne Azel (Original / Uber - Modern, 59 Pages)
  
  The last of the seasons and murder stories. All the favorite character meet once again. The only thing I didn't like is that Ryan comes across as an arrogant self-centered woman. Mac shouldn't have taken her. - Anonymous - Oct-28-2007
  Path of Thorns By Annemaart (X:WP, 442 Pages)
  
  Wow! what a wonderful sequel! Its one of the best conqueror stories i have read! Riveting.A must Read! - leia - Oct-28-2007
  Edge of Nowhere (The) By Annemaart (X:WP, 336 Pages)
  
  this is one of the best conqueror stories i have ever read. What makes this different from the rest,is that gabrielle is not a slave and xena shows a wonderful sense of humor inspite of her being the conqueror. I luv it..Its a must read! - leia - Oct-28-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Great series - VERY literate, very hot! - Denver7373 - Oct-28-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  What a fabulous series! Can't wait for the next book to start. - Anonymous - Oct-28-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  A veritable page-turner. Wonderful rounded characters. The best I have ever read! - tricorder - Oct-28-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  This series is top quality fiction from a top quality writer. You will not be disappointed but the drawback is, you'll get nothing done until you fin ish it! - tricorder - Oct-28-2007
  Life's Little Edge By Roselle Graskey (Original / Uber - Modern, 100 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  This is definitely finished and an AMAZING piece of fiction. - Anonymous - Oct-28-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  Simply the best Janeway fiction I have ever read! - tricorder - Oct-28-2007
  Licit Cusp By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 280 Pages)
  
  A friend recommended this story to me and I'm so glad she did, I enjoyed it so much I ended up late for an appointment due to sleeping to late, It was totally worth the dash next morning, an engaging insightful story......wonderful!! - B Morris - Oct-28-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  What an incredible read. You'll be left wanting more and hoping it never ends. A true gift for all of us. Thanks Fletcher! - Lynn - Oct-27-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  This love story is inspiring to say the least. It doesn't get any better than this. Very well done! - Lynn - Oct-27-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  Fletcher's stories are truly beautiful. Well written, thought provoking and enthralling. You'll want to read them over and over. - Lynn - Oct-27-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  This is unbelievably great stuff!!! You need to read it immediately! Run...don't walk...it's definitely worth the trip. - Lynn - Oct-27-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  Highly recommend all stories within the series. You'll be glad you made the time to enter Fletcher's Voyager. At a minimum, it will make you smile - make you cry - make you wish for more. - mkreese - Oct-27-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  This chapter heralds the introduction of my favorite character yet in this series. Definitely well worth the time spent reading! - Chase - Oct-27-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  While I am not a huge Janeay fan this story is so well written that it drew me in and helped me enjoy her character. - Chase - Oct-27-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  This story is another amazing addition to Fletcher's series. Give it a read, you will most definitely be glad you did! - Chase - Oct-27-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  I am in love with these stories. The characters are rich, and well developed. Some of the best stuff on the web! - Chase - Oct-27-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  Well written saga. A must read for Janeway/Seven fans. - Lindsey Wilson - Oct-27-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  Great story! Probably my favorite Voyager stories. The author's new works are also fantastic. She has created a new world and it is a joy to learn about it. - Anonymous - Oct-27-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  A great read. You never want it to end. - Anonymous - Oct-27-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  Excellent! Once I started reading, I could not stop until I had read the entire series ... - SG - Oct-27-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  Be warned! Fletcher Delancey's stories are addictive! - Chris - Oct-27-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  If you are ready to really live a story, then you are ready for a story by Fletcher Delancey. Her characters are absolutely real and the dialogues flow naturally. - Chris - Oct-27-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  I wish I could adequately describe just how good these stories are. - Chris - Oct-27-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  Captivating story! You do not need be a Star Trek Voyager fan to enjoy. - Chris - Oct-27-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  Amazing novel, the beggining of a enthralling series (with even a spin off!). You will love it. It's not just about _if_ they get together, but what happens _next_. Very good read. - Maria - Oct-27-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Wonderful story! Great, interesting characters, complex situations, you won't be able to put it down! - Maria - Oct-27-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  I love anything Fletcher DeLancey writes, but I'm really not bias when I say you will absolutely love her stories. The fourth installment of Her Voyager stories just leaves you wanting more. How agonizing to leave us wanting more of the story. You too will want it to never end. Enjoy! - ln549 - Oct-27-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Anything Fletcher DeLancey writes is just pure pleasure. A tight plot, attention to cannon, well developed characters leave you wanting more and more. Add to that her quirky sense of humor and you have the most enjoyable reading anywhere. Read these stories! - ln549 - Oct-27-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  This is the best fanfic I've ever read! Great vocabulary, natural dialogue, nerve-racking drama, perfectly captured personalities. I'm impressed by Fletcher's way of looking at things from different people's perspectives and making the characters evolve over time. - Alma - Oct-27-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  Excellent series well worth the read :) - Anonymous - Oct-27-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  Entertaining story that moves the voyager universe beyond the typical slash partners. No need to even have watched the show, it's a good read. The entire series hold you until the end - then you'll have to let Fletcher know you'd really like to see the final novel - soon! - raiderL - Oct-27-2007
  Rumors By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 180 Pages)
  
  Edgewater sounds like a pretty good to live now. :) Love the story! - ter - Oct-27-2007
  I Found My Heart in San Francisco Book 1: Awakenings By S X Meagher (Original / Uber - Modern, 437 Pages)
  
  Have you ever read War and Peace? If you haven't, you should, because it's worth it. I looked at the file sizes on these stories and balked, but I read--and read--and read. If you actually need to do anything other than breathe and move your eyes, don't start this series. It's that addictive. Scratch that last comment. Go ahead and read it--your boss, your significant other, your pet will understand. - MIc6 - Oct-27-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  if you want to be totally captivated, to cry, laugh and love with characters that jump from the page and right into your heart then read this series of novels. i keep coming back to read them again and again, its like visiting old friends - white dragon - Oct-27-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Fantastic read; very creative and well written. - Anonymous - Oct-27-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  FUCKING FANTASTIC!!! THE BEST STAR TREK FICTION EVER!!!!!!!!!! - Anonymous - Oct-26-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Great Story. Very well written - Anonymous - Oct-26-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  I was enthralled by this series from start to finish. The only bad bit was just that....the finish! Maybe one day we'll have another story to look forward to?!?! I loved it and would recommend it for everyone who loves a well written series with great characters and story lines. - Dogz - Oct-26-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  The second in the Past Imperfect Series keeps the story rolling along very nicely. Her original characters are fantastic and have amazing depth. I highly recommend this series. - Dogz - Oct-26-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  One of my all time favorite authors! When I read this series, I immediately sat down and read it again, that's how much I loved it. - Dogz - Oct-26-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  Every story has to end sometime but I sure hated to see this one reach that point. Fortunately for all of us,Fletcher took a break and than came up with "Without A Front" about a year later. She just gets better and better. Pat - Pat Iserman - Oct-26-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Sit down,put your feet up and prepare to lose yourself in some of the best stories you will ever read. - Pat Iserman - Oct-26-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  great series, excellent read, don't miss this author - Anonymous - Oct-26-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  # 2 in the series won't disappoint.Hurry and read it!!!!!!!!!!! Pat - Pat Iserman - Oct-26-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  I LOVE this version of romance for Janeway.It's my favorite of all the combos for the "Captain". I never was comfortable with Janeway and Seven of Nine being a couple. Fletcher has dreamed up such a unique way to present Janeway's love interest into the story.I couldn't wait for each new update when she first started posting these stories. Pull up a chair and dive in because you won't come up for air for days. You won't regret one single moment. Thanks Fletcher. Pat - Pat Iserman - Oct-26-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  Great story - Nikki - Oct-26-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  I love Janeway in this story and I love how she is when she's in love. - Nikki - Oct-26-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  The continuation of a much beloved story. All of Fletcher's writing flows with adventure, passion and pure joy of a story well told. Don't miss it! - ln549 - Oct-26-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  If you love the Voyager stories I can guarantee you will love these stories. Read them! You won't be sorry. - ln549 - Oct-26-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  This is part one of a terrific series of stories that makes you laugh, cry, & feel every other emotion under the sun. Fletcher is a great writer. - Anonymous - Oct-26-2007
  Present Tension By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 288 Pages)
  
  Great read! You'll be begging for more! - Kelly - Oct-26-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  You will love this story! - Kelly - Oct-26-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  You won't regret a minute spent reading this. In fact you'll be looking for the next novel! - Kelly - Oct-26-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Awesome author. This will leave you wanting more! - Kelly - Oct-26-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  This is a very well written and captivating series. I'm on my third read! - Sally - Oct-26-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  You really cannot go wrong with any of Fletcher Delancey's stories. There that good, really. - Anonymous - Oct-26-2007
  Uncertain Twilight By At3sparky (Original / Uber - Futuristic, 23 Pages)
  
  I read this a long time ago and it was VERY NICE to stumble across it again! - Anonymous - Oct-25-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  I read all the Past Imperfect stories in one day. Yes, I know they're a lot of pages, but they are that good. If you're a Voyager fan, you should definitely check them out. - Arassar - Oct-25-2007
  Extended Intentions By Jynaki (Original / Uber - Modern, 414 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  A MUST READ!!! Couldn't put it down....can't wait for the rest of the story to unfold. Need more please and soon... - Anonymous - Oct-24-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  [Contains Spoilers]
  Before reading Fletcher DeLancey.s Past Imperfect Series, I didn.t even like Star Trek Voyager fanfiction; however, that changed after a few chapters of her stories. Past Imperfect, the first on the series (now with four, and a fifth on the way), starts with the arrival of a new character to Voyager, and we cannot avoid feeling a very strong empathy with Lynne Hamilton, a woman out of place, out of time. Captain Kathryn Janeway feels the same: an empathy for someone that seems so strong and yet, at the same time, so vulnerable. You see, they share a common trait: they both feel alone. That empathy becomes friendship... which becomes something else. People on Voyager are not oblivious to what.s happening: Seven is curious about this 20th century passenger and B.Elanna finds a new friend, someone that can be as strong minded and stubborn as herself. For me, the most appealing part of this story was to see women that from being strong in their loneliness, can finally share their fears and, ultimately, their lives with someone else. Even if that path has a few hard stones on the way. Being reborn by love, like Janeway is, from captain to woman, is something that every female reader can relate, even the ones that -- like me -- didn.t feel compelled to read STV fiction before. As for the hard fans of Seven of Nine, don.t worry... along the series there are quite a lot of surprises for Seven too. :) Fletcher DeLancey manages to deliver not only a great plot, but also a *very* well written story. Her characters development is wonderfully done and, in a way, made me fell in love with all of these women, their flaws and their qualities. (I could even have my little hate moment with Chakotay!). The pace of the plot is sure and full of twists... including the action scenes. It made me wish Voyager had different screenwriters. I smiled, stressed, laughed and cried, all in the same novel. That doesn't happen every day... - Maria - Oct-24-2007
  Misplaced People By Devize (Original / Uber - Modern, 306 Pages)
  
  Wow! This was a fantastic, well-written story. The only negative aspect I could find was the use of the phrase "You're incorrigible." I think it's used in every fic I've read. But other than that, it was a refreshing, original tale. Hope to see a sequel. - popstalin - Oct-24-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  I enjoyed these books several times and highly recommend them. Great stories, great character description and big adventures are ahead :-) - filfil - Oct-24-2007
  Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 16 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Ritzy WOW!! absolutely brillant So far please give me more - vampireslayer2 - Oct-24-2007
  No Place for Fear By Ella Quince (X:WP, 2 Pages)
  
  Absolutely beautiful. The end brought tears to my eyes. - Andie - Oct-23-2007
  Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 16 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Very well written story. Highly, highly recommend this gem. Hope more is on the way soon. - chatham23 - Oct-23-2007
  No Return By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 860 Pages)
  
  This had some gutwrenching parts but I hated to see the end and can't wait for more. - Netta - Oct-23-2007
  Past Imperfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 414 Pages)
  
  I HIGHLY recommend these books. They are a top notch series that will give you hours and hours of reading enjoyment now and in the future. These are the type of books you will put in your favorite list to take out and reread over and over again. Fletcher I'm glad you posted these here, they are way to good not be where everybody can read them. - Netta - Oct-23-2007
  Future Perfect By Fletcher DeLancey (Star Trek - Futuristic, 659 Pages)
  
  Another wonderful book that is so worth your time reading. This is an excellent series that I have read many times and cannot recommend enough! - Netta - Oct-23-2007
  
  
  
• We've a mystery title today...  Do you know the title or author?  Let us know at bardeyes2@xenafiction.net or webwarrior@xenafiction.net
  

This story starts with a woman brings home a stranger for a threesome, the stranger and the reluctant partner end up liking each other, but nothing progresses past that night. They meet again in an elevator when the woman's partner is in the hospital and they go from there.


And the answer to this one is: Full Moon by Kim Pritekel.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.
• K. Alexander has made available online again her alternative Original/Über work, Deus ex Machina (235 pages).
  
  
• Newly indexed from around the 'Net:
  
  Fletcher DeLancey's alternative Star Trek: Voyager Series:
  Past Imperfect (414 pages)
  Present Tension (288 pages)
  Future Perfect (659 pages)
  No Return (860 pages)
  
  
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  
  Backwards to Oregon By Jae (Original / Uber - Pre-1900, 366 Pages)
  
  I got hooked from the very first pages and couldn't stop reading! One of the best fanfics I've ever read and certainly one of the most original! I very strongly recommend it. - Elise - Oct-23-2007
  Lucky By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 16 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  There is so much so-so (not to mention downright awful) alt Uber online, that you forget how really fine it can be if the writer has the gift: clean, shapely dialogue, emotional warmth, well-honed compositional skills. Looking forward to more of the same! - paedagogue - Oct-23-2007
  The Edge of Nowhere By Annemaart (X:WP, 336 Pages)
  
  My highest praise goes out to this author!! I've read this story several times (and the sequels)and each time I get the same great big thrill I did the first time I sat down and read it. I BEG Annemaart to continue writing...you are a bright shining star in the Xenaverse!!! - JC - Oct-22-2007
  Conflict Of Interests By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 237 Pages)
  
  Really enjoyed this gem of a story. - Martha - Oct-22-2007
  Second Son By A.K. Naten (Original / Uber - Ancient, 280 Pages)
  
  Loved, loved, loved this story. Great characters, compelling plot. What was best about it was the understanding of what it might have been like to live in the time period described. How might have any woman or man adjusted to what was expected of them for their entire lives, if that was not what they expected of themselves? Read it. You'll enjoy it. - micah6 - Oct-22-2007
  Arbor Vitae By S X Meagher (Original / Uber - Modern, 506 Pages)
  
  This story deserves all the praise it's gotten--and more. Great writing, compelling characters--but you don't expect anything less from SXM, do you? - micah6 - Oct-22-2007

Monday, October 22, 2007

• There's a new Top-25 list, and a new bard is at #1 for the first time.
• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.
• Parts 18-20 (56 more pages) of Aurelia's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Possessing Morgan: A Matter of Conviction (271 pages in 20 parts - Unfinished).
• Part 5 (23 more pages) of Fiur and Vlamme's alternative Original/Über Heart Of An Angel (102 pages in 5 parts - Unfinished).  This is a sequel to Shadows and Dust.
• Micah6's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Lucky (16 pages - Unfinished).
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  
  Path of Thorns By Annemaart (X:WP, 442 Pages)
  
  Riveting, perfectly paced story. It had action, drama and romance. I absolutely loved the portrayal of Gabrielle as a strong, multi-faceted character. I've read so many stories in the Xenaverse and I have to say, this is my favorite series. Well done!! If you haven't read this, you are missing out on something very special. - Anonymous - Oct-21-2007
  Surfacing By Paul Seely and Jennifer Garza (Original / Uber - Modern, 164 Pages)
  
  I don't know how in the world I managed to miss this story for almost 10 years and all I can say after reading it is "shame on me!" This story and it's sequel are incredible! An awesome combination of mystery, psychology, romance, intrigue, and just about everything in between. This series made me revise my top 10 best stories of all time list and is now in the top five. Excellent work! I highly, highly recommend this series. And the best part about it is that the authors wrapped everything up so that I don't even feel the need to beg for another installment. I'd like to have one, but I don't need to beg. LOL Seriously, thank you Paul and Jennifer! - Kelly - Oct-21-2007
  The Return of the Raven By Dinasbran (Original / Uber - Modern, 164 Pages)
  
  great continuance of part one. Here's to hoping there is a part 3! - rhybeka - Oct-21-2007
  Finding My Way By Mavis Applewater (Original / Uber - Modern, 215 Pages)
  
  I found this story again the other day and it is still one of my favorites. Great characters and story. Enjoy - Anonymous - Oct-21-2007
  Dancing With The Bride By Penelope Street (Original / Uber - Modern, 16 Pages)
  
  This is one of my favorite stories, I just love the way it works. The characters are so true, and I can identify with Wendy facing the small town. Beautifully written, what more can I say? - Libris Cat - Oct-20-2007
  The Price I Paid By Mavis Applewater (Original / Uber - Modern, 17 Pages)
  
  What a great little passion-tale and so appropriate for this time of year. I definitely recommend this one!! - Balmain - Oct-20-2007
  Tempus Fugit By Mavis Applewater (Original / Uber - Modern, 449 Pages)
  
  Amazing!!! One of the best stories I've ever read. This is a MUST!!!! - Anonymous - Oct-20-2007
  The Efficiency Expert By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 8 Pages)
  
  lovely bit of flirting. need more of these two, they're just starting to simmer. - msprism - Oct-20-2007
  Nano #1 - Equilibrium - Newton's First Law By Jules Mills (Original / Uber - Modern, 95 Pages)
  
  I've read some wonderful stories but I could never get this one out of my mind. Highly recommend it. I know at one time Jules Mills started to continue this story with Part 8 but looks like she's removed it from the web. Please, please, please Miss Mills...give us more of the awesome story !! I'm begging here :) - LDR - Oct-19-2007
  Crystal's Heart By B L Miller (Original / Uber - Modern, 400 Pages)
  
  WOWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!Very wonderful story,a must read!!!I read this delicious story and I can't stop until the end. BL Miller, you're the best!!!!!!!! - Leth Cross - Oct-18-2007
  
  

Thursday, October 18, 2007

• Part 2 (26 more pages) of Dinasbran's alternative Original / Uber (Middle Ages) Á Warwick, Á Warwick! (51 pages in 2 parts - Unfinished).
• Vilia Kinell's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) If We Had Sex (12 pages).
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  
  Ship of Dreams By Beaugrnt (Xena: Janice and Mel - 1900-1960, 55 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  why doesn't the last part come up. its a cliff hanger. its frustating that someone hasn't fixed it yet. please do. - Anonymous - Oct-18-2007
  Editor's Note: Though we have this linked at web.archive.org, the story wasn't completely archived - the conclusion is missing - hence we have it labeled as unfinished.  As far as we can tell there are no other copies of Ship Of Dreams online, though if we are in error, someone please let us know.  Beaugrnt (Whitefearn)'s site was taken down in the spring of 2000.
  The Brass Ring By Mavis Applewater (Original / Uber - Modern, 100 Pages)
  
  All of your stories should have a disclaimer stating that if you read these make sure you are not alone or single. WOW HOT HOT HOT. Especially this one. Good story, great characters, and in so many places laugh out loud funny. Don't know why it took me so long to find this site, but I will be sure to read them all!! Doing a great job Mavis! - Nancy - Oct-17-2007
  The Efficiency Expert By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 8 Pages)
  
  Aww that's cute! So direct and forward! No wishywashy angst that go on for seventeen chapters, which I love too, but this was fast and ......efficient! Great story! - Anonymous - Oct-17-2007
  A Best Friend's Magic By Advocate (X:WP, 12 Pages)
  
  This is one of the cutest stories I have ever had the luck to come upon! I read it to my daughter recently and she loves it even more than I do! This one should be on everyone's must-read lists! - Lily - Oct-16-2007
  The Bet on Madison By Lady D (Original / Uber - Modern, 91 Pages)
  
  Great story. Perfect pace. highly recommended - Anonymous - Oct-16-2007
  Path of Thorns By Annemaart (X:WP, 442 Pages)
  
  breathtaking! one of the very best conqueror stories ever. Definitely the most amazing portrayal of Gabrielle. thunderous applauds for the author!!!! - Kat - Oct-16-2007
  Crystal's Heart By B L Miller (Original / Uber - Modern, 400 Pages)
  
  Stories by BL Miller are those that will have you coming back to read time and time again. Crystal's Heart is a fantastic story, one which I urge you to read and challenge you not to like. If you.re after a quick fluffy romance fic, then perhaps this isn.t the right story for you at this particular time (come back later!). However, if you.re after great character development and solid storytelling, and aren.t afraid to tackle some difficult issues, then fix yourself a cuppa and settle down for a very satisfying read. For those of you who like a little blurb to pick your stories by I.ve copied this from the author.s site: Laura is a lesbian mystery writer, compulsively neat and wanting nothing more than to be left alone in peace and quiet as she fights a deadline. Crystal is a stripper, bent on self-destruction by whatever means possible. When Laura's friend Peter plays matchmaker along with rental agent, their worlds collide and things will never be the same.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

• There's a new Top-25 list, and one bard has a rare triple #1 tale.
• Part 7 (41 more pages) of Jynaki's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Extended Intentions (414 pages in 7 parts - Unfinished).  This is a sequel to Extension 147.
• Parts 16-17 (28 more pages) of Aurelia's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Possessing Morgan: A Matter of Conviction (215 pages in 17 parts - Unfinished).
• Part 3 (21 more pages) of Onesockbard's alternative X:WP Birdie's Song - The Invasion (62 pages in 3 parts - Unfinished).  This is the 7th tale in the Birdie Series



• Reader Recommendations -
  
  The Efficiency Expert By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 8 Pages)
  
  mission accomplished. cute story. - reita - Oct-13-2007
  The Bet on Madison By Lady D (Original / Uber - Modern, 91 Pages)
  
  Awesome story!! Must read!! - Anonymous - Oct-12-2007
  Shine By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 200 Pages)
  
  A must read. It has wit, compassion, angst and a gracefully elocuted love story. I enjoyed watching these two women grow in overcoming their own troubled past as they learn to truly love and cherish each other. - anon - Oct-12-2007
  Death of a Conqueror By Lori A. Meyers (X:WP, 111 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Wow great story...any word of it being finished anytime soon??? - nicole - Oct-12-2007

Friday, October 12, 2007

• We'd like to welcome a new bard to The Athenaeum. B.E. Renda has penned the alternative Stargate SG-1 tale Climbing Towards Gods, False or Otherwise (90 pages).
• Chapter 17 (35 more page) of Red Hope's alternative X:WP To Take What is Mine (381 pages in 17 parts - Unfinished).  This is a sequel to To Find What Was Mine.



• Reader Recommendations -
  
  The Efficiency Expert By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 8 Pages)
  
  Cute. And short. Want more. - Anonymous - Oct-12-2007
  The Efficiency Expert By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 8 Pages)
  
  Cute. And short. Loved it! :D - Anonymous - Oct-12-2007
  Eye Of The Needle By Annemaart (Original / Uber - Ancient, 100 Pages)
  
  this story together with its sequel "Mutiny" are fantastic!! beautifully written, with relentlessly twisted, edge-of-the-seat, junk-food-scarfing plot. kudos to the bard! - Kat - Oct-11-2007
  Little Em By B. Soiree (Original / Uber - Modern, 14 Pages)
  
  heheh loved it :D - Kat - Oct-11-2007
  Fetchin' Cousin Minnie By B. Soiree (Original / Uber - Pre-1900, 415 Pages)
  
  i love this one!! B. Soiree has woven a delightfully twisted story (my nails may never recover). great characters, beautiful interactions - a must read. - Kat - Oct-11-2007
  When We Met By B. Soiree (Original / Uber - Modern, 55 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  awesome story!! very sweet. made me smile for days :) thank you! - Kat - Oct-11-2007
  The Devil's Greatest Trick By Zee (Original / Uber - Modern, 70 Pages)
  
  a well written peice, with an addictive story. the characters are diverse, and the plot fast paced, hinting at a much deeper, broader tale. - chester x - Oct-11-2007
  The Growing By Susanne M. Beck (Sword'n'Quill), T Novan, Okasha (Original / Uber - Futuristic, 652 Pages)
  
  This is a terrific story that really deserves the sequell that was mentioned! - Pat - Oct-10-2007
  Conflict of Interest By Jae (Law and Order: SVU - Modern, 331 Pages)
  
  Really liked this story - compulsive reading. - Anon - Oct-10-2007
  Surfacing By Paul Seely and Jennifer Garza (Original / Uber - Modern, 164 Pages)
  
  This action packed uber from the late 90's was lucky find. - Kali - Oct-10-2007
  Backwards to Oregon By Jae (Original / Uber - Pre-1900, 366 Pages)
  
  One of the best Uber I've ever read so far ! Wonderful story, excellent characterization... you won't get bored anytime soon while reading this one :) Just perfect. Amazing - Gal - Oct-10-2007

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

• Our artwork returns today, with the rest of the month dedicated to...Halloween. Beware the wandering vampire, the icy fingers of the ghoul, the haunted wraithlike ghost, the mysterious witch, the dangerously seductive demon, and of course, the slinky black cat...
• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.


• Newly indexed (by recommendation) from around the 'Net:
  Melissa Good's alternative X:WP conqueror novel Queen of Hearts (500 pages).  This is the sequel to Shadow of the Soul.



• Reader Recommendations -
  
  Shadow of the Soul By Melissa Good (X:WP, 200+ Pages)
  
  Noticed this story is marked as 'Unfinished' - not true, 'tis finished, and now has a recent, equally finished, sequel: 'Queen of Hearts' - two of the best conqueror stories out there! - Kaz - Oct-09-2007
  Editor's Note: Added and corrected. Thanks Kaz.
  
  
  
• We've a mystery title today...  Do you know the title or author?  Let us know at bardeyes2@xenafiction.net or webwarrior@xenafiction.net
  

This story is about a postal worker that stoped to help one of the people she delivers mail to, with her husband that has some sort of illness that prevents him to be able to move about. Both the lady that needed help and husband were in the air force or navy not sure which one. anyway, the to ladies become friends and the husband gets jealous over it, he end up dying and the ladies are able to start a relationship.


And the answer to this one is: Coming Home by Lois Cloarec Hart.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

• There's a new Top-25 list, and a bard is at #1 for the second week in a row!
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• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.
• The Conclusion (26 more pages) of Fiur and Vlamme's alternative Original / Uber Hollywood Dreams (Completed story is 973 pages in 48 Episodes).
• The Conclusion (65 more pages) of Annemaart's alternative Conqueror X:WP Path of Thorns (Completed story is 442 pages).  This is the sequel to The Edge of Nowhere (336 pages).
• Parts 14-15 (27 more pages) of Aurelia's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Possessing Morgan: A Matter of Conviction (177 pages in 15 parts - Unfinished).
• Dinasbran's alternative Original / Uber (Middle Ages) Á Warwick, Á Warwick! (25 pages - Unfinished).
  
  
• Lynn Ames as a new announcement on her Author's Page.



• Reader Recommendations -
  
  Obsessions By Janneen Brownell (Original / Uber - Modern, 157 Pages)
  
  I love it that once in a while I read a story I think there isn't one which can top or equal that but this one is soooo frikkin' great. Definatily one of the best that is out there. I love it that once in a while I read a story I think there isn't one which can top or equal that but than I find one that takes my breath away. This one is soooo frikkin' great. Definitely one of the best that is out here. Read .In all the empty places. also by the same writer and loved that too. Noticed that the stories were written some time ago but hoping that there will be more or maybe a sequel? - dale - Oct-07-2007
  In All the Empty Places By Janneen Brownell (Original / Uber - Modern, 126 Pages)
  
  Great great story and very imaginative story. I couldn't put it away. - dale - Oct-07-2007
  The Eleusinian Mysteries By Baermer (X:WP, 58 Pages)
  
  intriguing and original story - h - Oct-06-2007
  The Bet on Madison By Lady D (Original / Uber - Modern, 91 Pages)
  
  Indeed a very lovely story. Sequel please! - ter - Oct-05-2007
  A Private Hell By Larisa (Facts Of Life - Modern, 77 Pages)
  
  I'm not too sure that to say about it... READ IT... I think that should cover it. - Ami - Oct-05-2007
  Shine By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 200 Pages)
  
  Wonderful!!!! - Anonymous - Oct-05-2007
  Rumors By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 180 Pages)
  
  wow...I'...um...WOW! - Kat - Oct-05-2007
  Shadow of the Soul By Melissa Good (X:WP, 200 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Thanks for continuing to write good xena stories. I especially love conqueror series. - Anonymous - Oct-04-2007
  Conflict of Interest By Jae (Law and Order: SVU - Modern, 331 Pages)
  
  it 's a greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat story. Read it more and more - Fabienne - Oct-04-2007
  Licit Cusp By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 280 Pages)
  
  I've read this while on holiday and savoured every word of it, This story kept me awake at time when I needed to be sleeping. An excellent, witty and touching story. The storyline is convincing and the characters are strong and seriously sexy but never OTT. Outstanding!... - Eimer - Oct-04-2007
  Licit Cusp By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 280 Pages)
  
  Great story, So very realistic, I'm wanting to know if it's really just the writers imagination??? - Janis - Oct-04-2007
  
  
  
• We've an announcement from Brenda Barton -
  
  Hi-My name is Brenda Barton and after many, many years, I'm organizing another yet bards event. This time around it's the Bards' Banquet and it will take place on the closing evening of the 2008 Xena Convention in Burbank CA. The bards that have been around since at least 1999 may remember the Bards Brunches that took place during the Pasadena conventions in 2000 and 2001. Since time and spam filters aren't on my side this time around, I'm issuing an open invitation to all the bards on various lists before I announce the event to the general public. The event will begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 27th in one of the Marriott hotel's ballrooms and we have the room until midnight. Dinner will consist of an Italian Buffet and we have tentative plans for a fun and frivolous awards ceremony. Other activities are on the drawing board. It'll cost $55 to attend and this cost covers all expenses. Many Bards have pretty firm plans to attend, while others are hedging their bets. I hope that many of you will consider joining us because, while there are many events exclusively for the Bards, published and otherwise, there aren't many, if any, for you to mingle and meet with your fans. This is such an event. AND as a fan, I know that I love meeting and talking with all of you. If you're at all interested, here are some pertinent email addy's bbarton@insight.rr.com brenda@bardsbrunch.com and we've got a group bardsbanquet-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and very, very soon http://www.bardsbrunch.com . Please be aware that the Bards Banquet group is open to Bards and fans alike. I hope to hear from many of you. If this event lives up to its predecessors, it'll be a lot of fun.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

• Part 13 (14 more pages) of Aurelia's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Possessing Morgan: A Matter of Conviction (150 pages in 13 parts - Unfinished).



• Reader Recommendations -
  
  Modern Crusaders: Adeptus Major By Psi Draconis (Original / Uber - Modern, 459 Pages)
  
  What an awesome story! I will definitely be reading the sequel(s)!! - kaysy1994 - Oct-04-2007
  Long and the Short Of It (The) By Dinasbran (Ghost Town the Movie - Pre-1900, 59 Pages)
  
  A well written story. I enjoyed the read. - filfil - Oct-04-2007
  Evin's Revenge By B. Soiree (Original / Uber - Modern, 44 Pages)
  
  Please write a sequel to this, I have laughed so much that I ended up crying. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for making what was going to be an average bad day something to laugh about. - nondescriptone - Oct-03-2007
  The Bet on Madison By Lady D (Original / Uber - Modern, 91 Pages)
  
  aaaaaw ! such a sweet first time story ! Loved it ! - Anonymous - Oct-03-2007
  The Stranger and Zoe By Brigit M. Morgan (X:WP, 32 Pages)
  
  Amazing, just like the rest of her work - d - Oct-03-2007
  My Sister's Keeper By Mavis Applewater (Original / Uber - Modern, 143 Pages)
  
  broken link - carinjo - Oct-03-2007
  Editor's Note: The Editor gazes around the room, her stern brown eyes sweeping over everyone. The room is eerily silent; a held breath before the storm. "I want to know who broke this link, and I want to know NOW. Links just don't break themselves, and someone better confess or I'll have the lot of you link checking until the end of the year..."
  
  A lone voice emanates from behind a stack of scrolls. "It's was the writers fault."
  
  A second voice chimes in, "Yeah, the writer broke the link…"
  
  "It was definitely Mavis that did it! Not us! It's her story after all."
  
  The Editor growls, "Okay, Mavis, you are in trouble now… It took me hours to fix the link. Well, perhaps not hours exactly, but many, many minutes. Okay, maybe 'many' is too great a term. It took me at least one minute. And that's one minute of my life I want back! So…pay up…one minute, and make it good!"
  
  
  All That Matters By S X Meagher (Original / Uber - Modern, 658 Pages)
  
  Ok, I know I just reccommended SX Meagher's other story, Arbor Vitae, but this one is also a favorite. The author pulls you in and doesn't let you go. After reading this great fiction, I now have a better appreciation for pregnant women and definitely find them HOT! : ) - little bear - Oct-03-2007
  Arbor Vitae By S X Meagher (Original / Uber - Modern, 506 Pages)
  
  I've read this story numerous times, but I continue to seek it out when I'm in need of a solid, well-written, fully developed, romantic piece of fiction. Brava! - little bear - Oct-03-2007

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

• The Latest Teaser / Review Page has been updated.
• Janine Hilltop's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) This Can't Be Happening (8 pages).
• Part 3 (14 more page) of Eveh's alternative CSI tale, Inner Peace (44 pages in 3 parts - Unfinished).  This is a sequel to Mad World.
• Part 15 (41 more page) of Red Hope's alternative X:WP To Take What is Mine (346 pages in 16 parts - Unfinished).  This is a sequel to To Find What Was Mine.



• Reader Recommendations -
  
  Rumors By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 180 Pages)
  
  It's not often that I'm compelled to review, but BadSquirrel is definitely on my list of top ten authors. For a seemingly out-of-the-blue writer to bring such well-written, well-rounded characters is always fantastic. Keep 'em coming Squirrel! - DKG - Oct-03-2007
  My Sister's Keeper By Mavis Applewater (Original / Uber - Modern, Pages - Unfinished)
  
  I have read this story several times! It is one of the best out there. Absolutely a must read! One of my FAVS! Mavis knows how to tell a story! - Anonymous - Oct-03-2007
  The Family Story By Little Bear (L Word - Modern, 61 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  Really Great Story, Can't Wait Until the Next Part. I'm Hoping for it Real soon. - Anonymous - Oct-02-2007
  Rumors By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 180 Pages)
  
  Three amazing stories in a row! Another must read from BadSquirrel. - Shadow - Oct-01-2007
  Tiopa Ki Lakota By Redhawk (Original / Uber - Ancient, 286 Pages)
  
  I already read this story severel times. it's so beautiful written and I just love it. with this story you learn so much about the Lakota that you wish to live with them at this time. I'd like to read a sequel, more about the proud Lakota, even if it would be kinda sad with the coming wars in this time. - Francis - Oct-01-2007
  All That Matters By S X Meagher (Original / Uber - Modern, 658 Pages)
  
  A very well-written story which had me completely enthralled. Ms Meagher is undoubtedly one of the best writers of romantic fiction online. I notice that some of her work has been published - well done. - Anonymous - Oct-01-2007

Monday, October 01, 2007

• There's a new Top-25 list, and a new tale is at #1 this week for last weeks' Top-25 No. 1 Bard!
• Episode 47 (23 more pages) of Fiur and Vlamme's alternative Original / Uber Hollywood Dreams (947 pages in 47 Episodes - Unfinished).
• Part 11-12 (25 more pages) of Aurelia's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Possessing Morgan: A Matter of Conviction (136 pages in 12 parts - Unfinished).
• Part 7 (Chapters 11-12) (6 more page) of MBinc's alternative CSI Reaching Out (52 pages in 7 parts - Unfinished).



• Lynn Ames as a new announcement on her Author's Page.



• Newly indexed (by recommendation) from around the 'Net:
  B. Soiree's alternative Original / Uber (Modern) Little Em (14 pages).  This is a sequel to A Million Dollar Lady, and Evin's Revenge
  
  
• Reader Recommendations -
  
  Extended Intentions By Jynaki (Original / Uber - Modern, 372 Pages - Unfinished)
  
  A must read....need more of it. Need the next part please and hurry it up...brilliant story as always. - Anonymous - Sep-30-2007
  Note from the Author:
  Hello,
  A response as to the whereabouts of Extended Intentions Part 7. Due to the death of my father in August and dealing with the family and estate, it had been delayed. I am nearly finished with Part 7 and shall post it as soon as it is done. Thanks for your loyalty in reading and patience.
  Jynaki
  Rumors By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 180 Pages)
  
  If BadSquirrel writes it, definitely read it!! Another great story! READ & ENJOY!! - cam - Sep-30-2007
  Evin's Revenge By B. Soiree (Original / Uber - Modern, 44 Pages)
  
  SING TO THE ANGEL!!!! This story is a rare find!!! Please take a few moment to read to amazingly well put together story that will have you on your seat. Don't forget to read -Million Dollar Lady (a)- first before having a taste of this little jewel. "Little Em" is the third addition to this fabulous series B.Soiree has weaved for us.
  Editor's Note: Added above. Thanks!
  The Efficiency Expert By Micah6 (Original / Uber - Modern, 8 Pages)
  
  ReaaLLL....CUTE. loved it - vampireslayer2 - Sep-30-2007
  One Good Memory By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 169 Pages)
  
  Just awesome! - Anonymous - Sep-29-2007
  One Good Memory By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 169 Pages)
  
  My favorite so far! I love stories that make me think about life and how it should be. Thank you for bringing back Shine and Maureen for a guest star appearance! - dawnsue541 - Sep-29-2007
  Rumors By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 180 Pages)
  
  My favorite new writer!! I can still hear Freddie's voice in my mind. I can only hope for more. - dawnsue541 - Sep-29-2007
  The Dyke and The Debutante By Alex Tryst (X:WP, 105 Pages)
  
  Really great story. Any chance on a sequel??????? - Anonymous - Sep-28-2007
  Rumors By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 180 Pages)
  
  I don't know how the autor manages it but this story is sooo good!!! Some could say again even better than the previous two but that depends on the personal taste. Anyway, go and read it! You won't be diappointed! - Anonymous - Sep-28-2007
  Conflict Of Interests By Weebod (Original / Uber - Modern, 237 Pages)
  
  This was a truly fantastic story, Hope there will be a sequel - Meg - Sep-28-2007
  Rumors By BadSquirrel (Original / Uber - Modern, 180 Pages)
  
  What an incredible talent this writer is!! This story is wonderful - funny, dramatic with a dash of angst to keep things interesting. I think this is my favourite story by Badsquirrel and Kelly is by far my favourite resident of Edgewater. Wish I lived there!!! - chatham23 - Sep-28-2007
  Redemption By Susanne M. Beck (Sword'n'Quill) (Original / Uber - Modern, 369 Pages)
  
  WOW! You need time. But you MUST read this story. Susanne, thank you so much. I'm off now to read Retribution. - Dutch - Sep-28-2007