Interesting News ...

Originally, Under Construction was going to be a part of a compilation for Fandom 4 Disaster Relief. However, a couple of weeks ago, the due dates changed. The due dates were initially scheduled for the end of October with the authors being able to post their stories in January. The new dates are now in April with authors posting in July.

That's a LITTLE too long in between installments. January was a long time, but doable.

So, after contacting the organizers, I decided to write something different for the compilation. Instead of submitting Under Construction as originally planned, I'll be submitting the first few chapters of a story that I'd been toying with for awhile: Perfect Storm. It'll be my take on the movie, Into the Storm. 

What does that mean for you?

That means that I will start posting Under Construction sooner than January. I'm thinking that it will begin posting in October, following the same posting schedule as Renovations: Wednesdays and Sundays will have updates, while the teasers will come out on Thursdays and Mondays.

Keep your eyes peeled for an extended summary and banner to be posted a week from today. Like Renovations, the story is already written. And the third installment, Restoration, is halfway completed, too.

So, excellent news for you!

Slacking ...

So, this blog has been neglected. I will try and remember to post teasers and such on here. I promise not to be a slacker anymore. Which brings me some good news ...

1. Star Crossed is being updated every other Thursday with teasers on the opposite Thursdays. You got a teaser this week which means you'll get an update next week. Woo hoo!
2. I'm starting a new drabble-ish fic, Buying Love. The extended summary and banners (created by Mina) are on an earlier post today. That will start posting on Monday, updating on Mondays and Fridays with teasers on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 
3. Picking up the Pieces is on hiatus until further notice. With the loss of my mother to cancer, this story hits way too close to home with the subject matter. I don't think I could get through a chapter without snot-sobbing. I will finish it, but I have to be in the right frame of mind in order to do so. 
4. Finally, I've got some stories that are being posted as a part of compilations. So You Think You Can Dance was written for Fandom 4 Autism. The first three chapters were written and it will start posting in November (taking over the Star Crossed schedule, since I hope to finish that story by Halloween). The second installment in the Renovations trilogy was written for Fandom 4 Disaster Relief. Under Construction will begin posting on Wednesdays and Sundays with teasers on Mondays and Thursdays on January first. 
5. I have a few other stories floating through my brain ... Perfect Storm, loosely based on Into the Storm and a high school fic that Nicole from my FB group suggested based on a song called 'Back to Reality.' 
6. Finally, I know that many of you are asking about the La Cantante sequel. La Musica del Cuore is in the process of being planned. I was hoping to have it posted by this weekend, but honestly with RL kicking my hiney, it's just not feasible. I am hopeful to have an extended summary to post for you by Thanksgiving. *Fingers Crossed*

Thanks for sticking with me! Lots of goodies happening and I'll keep you posted (not slacking off). 

Hugs,

Josie 'Tufano79'

Re: Plot Bunnies

I know I have a lot on my plate. I mean, my ongoing stories include, Starlet, Star Crossed, Surviving the Teenage Dream, Picking up the Pieces, Caught in the Flames and Angels and Monsters. The last one has not been abandoned. I promise. I am currently re-reading it so I can finish it up by the end of December.

Also, I have on the back burner, Domie's Fundraiser fic, Fandom 4 Autism fic (which will be the first few chapters of a new story...which one? I have no clue), Buying Love and Perfect Storm. My mind is constantly thinking of new stories and takes on the Twilight plot. I enjoy writing immensely. I probably stretch myself too thin.

Now, from here on out, I may be changing the status in which I write my stories. Bouncing back and forth between fics is challenging and I'm making mistakes. Does that mean that I will stop writing? No. That does mean that sometimes, a story may not be updated for a long time. It's not like I don't want to. Just, the lack of time due to RL constraints and my overactive imagination has put the kibosh on updating schedule.

As of right now...here's the update schedule:

Starlet ~ working on the final real chapter and epilogue. The chapter will be posted next week and the epi, sometime the following week.

CITF ~ updates will be happening on Mondays and Fridays from here on out. I'm through chapter 100. I will get through chapter 110 before switching gears.

Angels and Monsters ~ the plan is done...I just need to re-read it and then write it. Story will be completed by December 31st.

Star Crossed ~ I need to work on this one...finish the map. I will post an update at some point mid December before turning to it, in earnest, in early January.

The rest? They will come when they come...none of them will be abandoned. I just need to organize this for my own sanity. I do have commitments with Domie's Fundraiser (which will be a HOTT one-shot involving Bella, Edward and Garrett...my first threesome. I feel like a virgin! *Snorts*) and the Fandom 4 Autism, which will probably be the first few chapters of Perfect Storm or a fic based off SYTYCD. Things will get written, just be patient with me.

Thank you for following me and I hope that this all makes sense. I love you all!

Hugs ~

T

Plot Bunny

I'm just toying with this, but I have a new plot bunny...loosely based on Into the Storm.

Twilight...Tornadoes...Romance?

Edward Cullen is a vice principal of a local high school. He has two teenage children, Alec and Riley. Alec is older and the president of the AV Club and is in love with a girl, Jane. Riley is younger and the bane of Alec's life. Edward is distant with his children, still grieving the loss of his wife nearly five years ago.

Bella Swan is the chief meteorologist for a documentary crew who is trying to film various tornadoes, attempting to see in the eye of the storm. She was not the first choice for the job. A point that her boss, Jacob, makes on a daily basis. She is the mother of the five year old Lily, whom she has been separated for over three months.

In the city of Plainfield, the situation builds and it's catastrophic for this unlikely hero, Edward, his son, Riley, Bella and the documentary crew. It's a race against time, trying to save Alec and Jane, trapped in a nearby abandoned paper factory. Jacob was determined to get his footage, but Edward and Bella work together to get to Alec in time.

What will happen? Will they get to the paper mill in time or will they be caught in The Perfect Storm? 

Coming soon, spring of 2015.