Attendee Spotlight - @SnowyHedwig

Are you sitting down? Okay, good. Because here's SnowyHedwig!

*clears throat* 

Hello, I’m SnowyHedwig and I have issues with procrastination.  Seriously, I think you’re lucky to be getting this at all, considering it’s just past midnight a week before I fly out!  Sorry, no picture.  You’ll meet me, then you’ll see me.  ;) I’m also a wordy bitch, so guys? *looks around* feel free to edit the hell out of this crap.  First off, believe it or not, it was never intentional, but my screen name also happens to be the name of two of my cats.  I’ve always loved Snowy Owls, and Hedwig in Harry Potter just won my heart.  So when we adopted our newest white cat, I lobbied long and hard for Pinky (due to his pink ears & nose) over Snowy, but the kids won out.  Ironic, no?

I am a bibilophiIe surrounded by books. Seriously, it’s kind of a problem that I’m proud to have. I discovered Twilight thanks to the bashing being done by Harry Potter fans.  I’ve always said that if someone hasn’t read a book, they have no right to judge it.  So,  I was tired of seeing the bashing going on, and picked up Twilight.  I got it the week before Breaking Dawn was to be released, and went out and bought New Moon and Eclipse the next night.  I had read the three of them two times before heading to the store for the midnight release of Breaking Dawn, which I had finished by 4pm the next afternoon.  I was literally falling asleep reading it, or I would have been done sooner… :)

I was already quite involved in the HP fanfic world, and have actually done quite a bit of beta work there.  I had NO CLUE there was Twilight fanfic, until I finally asked someone online what everyone was going on about… WA was my introduction, and I never looked back.   LOL  I’ve met so many RL friends through the fandom, doing all the horrible things we warn our children about, going to meet someone you’ve only known online.  Met up for the first time and spent the night in a mall with an online friend who I’m proud to call one of my closest friends now, to meet Kellan Lutz, Christian Serratos and Chaske Spencer.

The next year, the two of us hit Calgary’s comic con and met Peter Facinelli, Alex Meraz and Tyson Houseman.  And I’m coming to TFMU to meet up for the THIRD time with my RL sista from another mista, my darlin’ NicciB23.  She was brave enough to fly up to our cold country in -23C never having met us, and our family adores her so much, we forced her to come on our summer holidays the next year!  Apparently, she suffers from Stockholm Syndrome, cuz we’re rooming together and already making plans for her to come up for my November holidays to see BD2.  I’ve also been trying to convince her to stow away in my luggage and just come home with me after TFMU.

What else?  I’m a mother of 2, sometimes 3.  We’re a high-maintenance family, my hubby has Asperger’s and is a stay-at-home dad to my two daughters, 10 and 13.  They are both hearing impaired and actually wear their hearing aids, unlike their stubborn mom.  So yeah, if you call me and I don’t answer, I’m not being rude.  I used to write A LOT.  But working two jobs and taking care of the family has drained me, and I haven’t written in over 13 years.  I finally signed up for NaNoWriMo last year, only to have to pick up a part-time job the next week!  I’m really looking forward to discussing writing and hopefully finding a way to make time to do some of my own.  Hubs doesn’t just approve of my insane addiction, he aids and abets it.  He actually went online and printed off and cut out a paper-Rob on high quality glossy photo paper.  For me.  Without my asking.  *looks at Paper-Rob on desk*  That’s my man.  And his name is James, so he loved coming up behind me every time the Twilight trailer came on… you can imagine what he did.  ;) 

I haven’t left the country in over 10 years, and I do believe I may get a little wild…   I’m a freak about wild rides, so will be hitting the Stratosphere to experience some insanity, looking forward to Bel Ami, and maybe an all-male revue is in my future?  Also planning on hitting the spa for some much-needed pampering.  Most of all, I’m really looking forward to meeting all of you, discussing and learning more about writing, and just having a HELL of a lot of fun!!

OK, I just jumped to page 2 and that’s a sign for me to shut up.  That’s all!  LMAO

I don't care if you're on page 22 - we like you. You told us awesome things about yourself! GO YOU!


Can't wait to meet you in Vegas! 


xoxo
TFMU Team

Attendee Spotlight - @Annabanana999

OMG. Look who it is! Say hello to, Annabanana999! 

Hi, I'm Anna (Gillian Aubrey/@Annabanana999).   I'm a SAHM with two sons 6 and 27.  

When I first heard of Twilight, I thought it sounded bizarre but my interest was piqued in December of 2009 when New Moon was out.  I started doing some research and I bought the series and finished them in a week!  I was hooked but wanted more, then I came across fanfiction and the rest is history!  The first fic I read was The Rain Season by Elusivetwilight.

Since discovering the world of Twilight, I've met some wonderful people and have had the privilege of meeting some of the cast and a few behind the scenes folks.  I honestly haven't had so much fun in a very long time!  :)

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone in Las Vegas!

Anna

Anna, your twitter name has gotten some Gwen Stefani stuck in my head. 


*sings* This shit is BANANAS - B A NA NAS!


Sorry. Now it's everyone else's turn. lol 
THANKS FOR SHARING WITH US! Can't wait to meet you in Vegas!


xoxo
TFMU Team 

Attendee Spotlight - @Esbrandofheroin

HOLLA! Esbrandofheroin is up in da TFMU HOUSE!

I'm a party girl through and through. Don't get me wrong I love my family but I'm really looking forward to getting away. I have a four year old boy and 2 year old girl and a really great husband (I'll actually be in Vegas for our 6th anniversary!) but I really want lots of drunk girl time. 

When I'm not a loving mom and super wife I work as a clinician w/foster kids. I love my job too but sooo need the week off (yeah, I took a full week for a 3 day trip.)

I found fanfiction on a twilight blog and they were talking about MotU. But it was too much for me. I had to try the less hardcore stuff first. 

It took a while but I finally became brave enough to post when I found picsperations on the perv pack smut shack blog (thanks Emmy!) 

I read daily but I try to stay away from the big name fics. Don't get me wrong, I've read a lot of it but I prefer fic diving to recs.

I've written several one shots and have two multi-chap stories that I can't seem to finish- Everyone Else and Albertine. Work has taken over the creative part of my brain I think. 

I prefer B&E but I love ah, au, only M rated, drama, fluff, humor, suspense, crime....  I even like the occasional poly and femmeslash. 

I can't wait to meet Sandy @impetuouslamb in person and I so wish there were more chicks I knew coming, but I'm just so happy to be meeting so many new girls who think like me. It's worth all the shit I'm getting from my family. Lol

Nicole (E's My Brand Of Heroin)

Thanks, Nicole! We're really excited to meet you in Vegas, too! Thanks for sharing with us!


xoxo
TFMU Team

Attendee Spotlight - @Themys_

How 'bout a big round of applause for one of our Brazilian Meet Up Attendees, Themys_!!


Hi,

My name is Kelly, Themys_ on Twitter. I'm coming from Brazil. I'm 33, a lawyer and I have a 4 year old son. He's awesome! I've been divorced for 2 years and I want to enjoy my time in Vegas. A LOT. Anyone else want to hit the nightclubs?

I got the Twilight book as a Christmas gift in 2009. Four days later I had already read all four books and after re-reading them, I asked, "What now?" A few minutes online and I discovered fanfiction. First it was brazilian fanfiction. Then I found out the universe that is fanfiction in English. Let me just say that I learned a lot of new words. The kind that you don't learn in English courses.

I went to Comic Con last year and the best part was to meet and get to know all those amazing ladies. I had a wonderful time in San Diego and I'm very excited about Vegas too! 

I work way too much and between work, my son and all the craziness that is my life I had almost no time to stay on twitter or just keep in touch this last year. I really hope I have more time from now on (yeah, that's likely to happen). 

I'm looking forward to meeting y'all and can't wait to see the girls I've met before. See you guys in June!

A little personal note here...I met Themys on twitter when she was searching for a tattoo to commemorate her new beginning after her divorce, and am proud to say I helped her pick out a gorgeous butterfly! I can't wait to meet you in person and see it for myself! :-D Thanks for sending us your spotlight, Kelly! 


xoxo
theswandive

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Attendee Spotlight - @OhMyCarlisle

I'm super duper excited to introduce you to the lovely, OhMyCarlisle!

My name is Amy, but I’m known to most on twitter as @OhMyCarlisle and as FanFiction.net author Esme Mom Cullen.  I’m originally from New Jersey, but currently live in Orange County, Calif. and work in corporate communications for an automotive company.  I’m a huge Disney fan, an all-around fangirl, and forever Team Carlisle and Team Esme.

 
I got hooked on “Twilight” in spring 2009 and from the beginning I was drawn in by Dr. Carlisle Cullen.  I soon became involved with online role play, which led to fan fiction writing. I write Esme/Carlisle canon.  Carlisle is my favorite character in the “Twilight Saga,” but I wanted to know more about this woman who won his heart after centuries alone. Stephenie gave us precious little information on Esme in the books.  She gave us a bit more of Esme’s backstory outside of the novels, but I thought she deserved better and that is what led to “The Esme Chronicles.” 

I’m also working on a multi-chapter AU fic called, “Miracles and Mischief,” in which Esme and Carlisle are granted the one wish that they thought they could never have.  I’ve written multiple one-shots including letters to and from Cullen family members, Esme/Carlisle moments, and one AU Esme/Emmett naughty story.   

As an extension of my fan fiction writing, I run Ask Esme Cullen on tumblr, where Esme answers questions about her life, her family and her husband.  I’m on staff at one of the top fansites dedicated to the “Twilight Saga,” HisGoldenEyes.com, part of the Page to Premiere Network. I also run my own blog, Adventures in Cullenland, and contribute to Ones2Watch4.com.    

I’m looking forward to meeting other authors and readers in Las Vegas. I used to live in Vegas so if you are looking for tips and recommendations give me a shout!

GREAT PICS!! I can't wait to meet you in Vegas and hear about your experiences! And HECK YEAH, we're gonna pick your brain about Sin City! Thanks so much for sharing with us! See you soon!
xoxo
TFMU Team

Attendee Spotlight - @starrett72

WELCOME TO THE SPOTLIGHT CLUB, starrett72! 

Hi, I’m Jennifer Starrett from Austin, TX.  I also go by @starrett72 on Twitter and JenStarrett on FanFiction & Twilighted.

I’m a married mom of 3 boys.  Yes, 3 boys!  I bet you could guess why I need to escape to the world of FanFiction!  I’m originally from Indiana and transplanted down to Austin, TX in 2000.  We absolutely love it here.  I have been everything from a stockbroker/manager, homebuilder, and a stay-at-home mom.  However, my true passion has been cooking (outside of Twilight, of course!).  I decided to go back to school again when my youngest son started Kindergarten this past year.  I just finished Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School for the Arts (yesterday, in fact) and I work at Whole Foods as a Prepared Food/Catering Chef.  I also have my own business providing private chef services, cooking classes, catering, and retail sales.  My niche market is dealing with people who have food allergies and/or strict diet restrictions.

Like many of you, I picked up Twilight series back in 2009 and haven’t stopped thinking about them since.  I’ve NEVER obsessed about books or movies like this before.  I couldn’t stop reading these books and watching the Twilight movie over and over again.  I told my neighbors about them and eventually got them to read the series, they were hooked!  (Yes, they’re my roomies for the TFMU!)  We couldn’t stop reading the series over and over, but wanted more.  Then we found Twilight FanFiction.   That’s when the new obsession started.  Not only were these stories juicier than the original books, but also there were endless stories about these characters.  We started a list of the stories we read and liked.  One story inspired me to take a trip with my husband to Italy.  Do you remember The University of Edward Masen by Sebastien Robichaud?  I’ve seen all of this in person now.  I loved it!  I could move to Florence, Italy tomorrow!

I’m only a reader, but I am in awe with the authors of these Twilight FanFiction stories.  I’m so excited to see that some of their stories are actually getting published, and even made into a movie (cough cough, MOTU, cough cough).  I can’t wait to meet everyone at TFMU. 

Now that I’m done with school, I can go back to my full-time job of reading Twilight FanFiction, LOL!

Jennifer Starrett

Okay, A. I LOVE YOUR JOB. MMMM..WHOLE FOODS. *wipes drool* AND B. CONGRATS ON GRADUATING! You *TOTES* deserve a trip to Vegas!

Thanks for sending us your spotlight! We'll see you soon!! 

xoxo

TFMU Team

Attendee Spotlight - @MaxieMooseFF

*RINGS THE TFMU GONG* 
Welcome, Welcome! Everyone say hello to MaxieMooseFF!

*Waves* everyone. Here’s my Attendee Spotlight!

1. What was the 1st Twilight FanFiction that you read? Did it only entice you to read more? 

The first TwiFic I read was Confessions of a Nanny. I had written and wrote Vampire Academy at that point, but became an instant fan of the Twifandom. It’s like crackfiction in my house. Two of my favorite stories of all time are The Wedding Party by spanglemaker9 and Sin by Mamasutra, who just happens to be my roommate for the TwiFic Meetup!

2. What are you most looking forward to at the Twific Meet Up?

Meeting fellow readers and writers of the Twifandom and having a great time.

3. Are you a reader or a writer, or both?

Both! I started off in Vampire Academy FF, just finishing up my third story over there. Right now all I read are TwiFics. Writing for TwiFic has been; Postsecret Contest last fall and round 5 of the Twilight 25. I’m working on a Twilight fic that I’ll start posting after I finish my last VA story.

I also just finished my first original YA contemporary romance novel. I’m editing it and I’ll be submitting to publishers and agents in a few weeks. If no one buys my book I’ll be self publishing it, but I prefer to go the route of traditional or epublishers.

4. Have you ever been to Vegas before? If yes, tell us what you loved/hated most about it.

Yes, go to Vegas a few times a year. I live in Simi Valley, CA and have good friends that live in Henderson, NV.

I have three must do restaurants/places for this Vegas trip: 1) Emeril's New Orleans Fish House for Crab Cakes (it's at MGM, we can walk from Monte Carlo), 2) Battista's Hole in the Wall - It's old school Vegas Italian food, off strip, you have to take a taxi, but so worth it. 3) And, I love cupcakes and the Cupcake wars, so I am dying for a cupcake at the Cupcakery in the Monte Carlo.

I love to shop in Vegas. I’d like to hang by the pool, get a massage, and see Bel Ami, if at all possible.

5. Have any pets? Kids? Work?

Married, two daughters (14 & 17), the picture is me with my oldest daughter. We have two dogs, a silky and a yorkie terrier.

Right now, I work for a Fortune 50 company as an Information Technology Portfolio Manager, but would like to be a writer full time some day.

Can’t wait to meet you all!

Cheers – René Rutter, penname René Gilley, FF call sign MaxieMoose


Yay for people who've already been to Vegas and can tell us where the good stuff is!! And I hope we can all go see Bel Ami aka the Rob Sex Thrust Show! Woohoo! 


Srsly. Thanks for sending us your spotlight, Rene! 
See you in Vegas!
xoxo
TFMU Team