Thank You ...

 There’s been a lot going on in the Twilight Fandom. Recently, I completed Married to the Mob: Fighting for Freedom. That story was up for Top Ten Fics Completed in July at TwiFanfictionRecs ... we came in second! I’m so thankful for everyone who took the time to vote for #Mobward and #Dolce. They appreciate it very much. 

Secondly, I was nominated for a few Golden Onion Awards, which was organized by the ladies over at TwiFandom News. With your votes, A Single Step and A Modern Day Fairy Tale came in second and third place for Favorite Fic of the Year. And much to my shock and surprise, I was nominated for Author of the Year and I came in first!

I’m so appreciative of everyone who took time to vote for both. Also, thank you to TwiFanfictionRecs for hosting the Top Ten lists each month and to TwiFandom News for organizing the Golden Onion Awards.

I’m beyond words ... thank you.

Public Service Announcement

 I'm not ready. I'm mildly freaking out ... but it's time for me to go back to school. This school year is going to look quite different form years past. I have to teach music and choir from a computer. I'll be presenting lessons using Zoom, Screencastify, Soundtrap, Kami, Google Classroom and Flipgrid. If you don't know those are ... welcome to my world. I had to learn all of these programs over this past summer. 

Anyhow, with that said, as I'm adjusting to my new world of teaching, things are going to be a little different with the updates. I do have a huge backlog of updates for Falling for a Dark Soul. I'm also working with Clo to finish Fire of Your Soul. We got some good headway on the story ... we're getting close to the climax. I'm also working on your Christmas present, the A Modern Day Fairy Tale future-take, Happily Ever After. 

Also, don't forget to vote for Married to the Mob: Fighting for Freedom for the Top Ten Fics on TwiFanfictionRecs and for the Golden Onion Awards, for A Modern Day Fairy Tale and A Single Step for favorite fic of the year and for me for favorite author. You can vote for the Top Ten here: TwiFanfictionRecs. You can vote for the Golden Onion Awards here: TwiFandomNews Golden Onion Awards. 

I've volunteered my time to help out one of our own. On August 22nd at 3pm (Central Time), I will be participating in a Zoom call. I'd love to meet you all ... virtually ... Please read below on how you can participate in the Zoom fundraiser for Carey Anne Williams. Thank you to Clo Rodeffer for creating the preview video.

In order to participate in a zoom call a donation of $5 or more will have to be made to:

Go Fund Me for Carey Anne Williams

*Once the donation is made a receipt or a screenshot needs to be mailed to:

Authors4carey@gmail.com

*Receipts must be sent by 8pm central time the day BEFORE the zoom meeting takes place. NO EXCEPTIONS.

*Each Zoom call requires a donation regardless of amount.

*Authors will be announced ahead of time. If you think you'd want to participate in their call, please submit your donation and question as soon as you can.

*A donation does not guarantee that your question will be answered but of course we will try our best to have everyone's questions answered, time permitting.

**We reserve the right to remove anyone who is disruptive, rude, or acts in any way that is not conducive to a positive experience for everyone from the call.

The Golden Onion Awards

I’m totally surprised ... I’m up for a few Golden Onion Awards. Thank you to whomever nominated me for Author of the Year, Favorite Fic of the Year, A Modern Fairy Tale and A Single Step.

I’d appreciate it if you could vote here: The Golden Onion Awards. Once per day, until August 27th. Hugs to all of you.

 

A Single Step Update

And that's all she wrote, here's the final update for A Single Step.

A Single Step Epilogue 3 on FFn

A Single Step Epilogue 3 on AO3

A Single Step Epilogue 3 on Stars

A Single Step Epilogue 3 on Wattpad

A couple of days after the half-marathon, Renee and Charlie flew back to Washington with Jake, Seth and Gianna. Bella and Edward were flying to Los Angeles for the premier of the movie, A Single Step. Bella was sitting in the first-class lounge, paid for by the movie studio, checking her email. “Holy crap,” she breathed.

“What?” Edward asked, putting down his book.

“Riley emailed me,” she whispered. “He saw my picture on Instagram and he … he wants to meet up. He knows that the movie is premiering this week.” Edward pursed his lips. He abhorred Bella’s ex-husband. He never lied about it. His feelings were apparent and he never denied that he couldn’t stand how he treated Bella and the kids. Bella took his hand, staring at her very upset husband. “You’re coming with me, Edward. You’re my husband.”

“And I take my vows seriously,” he said, picking up Bella’s hand and kissed above her wedding set. “Unlike that asshole.”

“He invited me to his home in the Hollywood Hills,” Bella said. Edward’s mouth thinned. “I know you hate him.”

“Hate is too kind a word,” Edward growled.

Bella threaded her fingers with Edward’s and closed her laptop. “Edward, I’m with you and I will stay with you. You’re my best friend and my personal hero. If you don’t want me to go, I won’t.”

“You’re never leaving me, Bella. Forever, right?” Bella nodded and pressed a kiss to his soft lips.  “Now, what did he say?” Edward asked.

“He congratulated me on the publication of my book and the upcoming movie. He asked about Jake and Seth, asking how they were doing. He even asked about Gianna,” Bella murmured. “It was a very generic message, but he wanted to see me, see us. We have a few days before the premiere of the movie. I think it would be a good idea to see him. To rub it in his face that he lost and you won.”

“Damn right,” Edward snorted, kissing Bella’s temple and holding her to his side. “If he says one thing … anything that is disrespectful to you or to the boys, his face will become personally acquainted with my fist.”

“I have no doubt. Your protection of me is quite apparent, Edward. I love you so much for it,” she smiled, snuggling closer to him.

A Single Step Teaser

A couple of days after the half-marathon, Renee and Charlie flew back to Washington with Jake, Seth and Gianna. Bella and Edward were flying to Los Angeles for the premier of the movie, A Single Step. Bella was sitting in the first-class lounge, paid for by the movie studio, checking her email. 

“Holy crap,” she breathed.

“What?” Edward asked, putting down his book.

“Riley emailed me,” she whispered. “He saw my picture on Instagram and he … he wants to meet up. He knows that the movie is premiering this week.” Edward pursed his lips. He abhorred Bella’s ex-husband. He never lied about it. His feelings were apparent and he never denied that he couldn’t stand how he treated Bella and the kids. Bella took his hand, staring at her very upset husband. “You’re coming with me, Edward. You’re my husband.”

“And I take my vows seriously,” he said, picking up Bella’s hand and kissed above her wedding set. “Unlike that asshole.”

“He invited me to his home in the Hollywood Hills,” Bella said. Edward’s mouth thinned. “I know you hate him.”

“Hate is too kind a word,” Edward growled.

Bella threaded her fingers with Edward’s and closed her laptop. “Edward, I’m with you and I will stay with you. You’re my best friend and my personal hero. If you don’t want me to go, I won’t.”

“You’re never leaving me, Bella. Forever, right?” Bella nodded and pressed a kiss to his soft lips. 
“Now, what did he say?” Edward asked.

“He congratulated me on the publication of my book and the upcoming movie. He asked about Jake and Seth, asking how they were doing. He even asked about Gianna,” Bella murmured. “It was a very generic message, but he wanted to see me, see us. We have a few days before the premiere of the movie. I think it would be a good idea to see him. To rub it in his face that he lost and you won.”

“Damn right,” Edward snorted, kissing Bella’s temple and holding her to his side. “If he says one thing … anything that is disrespectful to you or to the boys, his face will become personally acquainted with my fist.”

“I have no doubt. Your protection of me is quite apparent, Edward. I love you so much for it,” she smiled, snuggling closer to him.

A Single Step Update

A Single Step Epilogue 2 on FFn

A Single Step Epilogue 2 on AO3

A Single Step Epilogue 2 on Stars

A Single Step Epilogue 2 on Wattpad

Bella, Jake and Edward were stretching out in the early, humid morning in mid-July in Chicago. They’d arrived a couple of days ago, wanting to get used to the air and the terrain of the city. Renee and Charlie were staying with Seth and Gianna while the rest of the family would compete in the half marathon.

“So, Vanessa was gorgeous,” Bella said conversationally. “You make a striking couple, Jake. And she’s so sweet.”

“She’s amazing,” Jake said, his face blushing. “I … the feelings I have for her are so strong. I’m so happy that you liked her.”

“Well, after this marathon, we’re going out to eat with her again, right?” Bella asked. “I want to hear more about her and get to know this wonderful woman who captured my son’s eye.”

“Ma, stop with the interrogation. Let’s just run and see who’s faster. Me, or the old man,” Jake quipped.

“That would be me,” Edward sang, pushing his sunglasses up onto his hair.

“You two are too much,” Bella snickered. “For all you know, I may beat you all.”

Vanessa D'Amato, Jake's girlfriend

The Langham, the hotel where the Cullens' were staying for the Chicago Half Marathon

American Girl Place for Gianna and the Grandparents

Emily D'Amato

Sam D'Amato

Tuscany in Little Italy ... delicious restaurant ... highly recommended!