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Penname: JRbtsn [Contact]
Real name: Joan
Status: Member
Member Since: April 29, 2009
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I'm 55 yr old and love the Twilight series. I've read a few stories here and was really impressed at how well they are writting.


I have a husband and 4 grown children and 1 grand daughter.

I live in VA but am from Philadelphia PA.


I enjoy running, I collect dolls and am a huge movie fan.


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Reviews by JRbtsn
 
first light by blondie Rated: PG-13 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 117]
Summary:

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Bella and Edward have faced nearly every obstacle imaginable in their quest to be together, and yet have overcome them all.  Now they face what may be their greatest challenge:  Marriage.  As promises are fulfilled and relationships change, Bella and Edward try and reach the fairy tale ending that true love should bring.  One threat still remains and now it hangs over the entire Cullen family.  Bella is the key to protecting the family; but can she find enough control in time to save them?

 


Categories: Post-Eclipse, AU Characters: Alec, Alice, Angela, Aro, Bella, Ben, Billy, Caius, Carlisle, Charlie, Demetri, Edward, Embry, Emily, Emmett, Esme, Felix, Gianna, Jacob, Jane, Jasper, Jessica, Marcus, Mike, Phil, Quil, Renee, Rosalie, Sam, Tyler
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 23 Completed: Yes Word count: 66837
[Report This] Published: May 08, 2008 Updated: August 31, 2008


Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: September 11, 2009 Title: Chapter 23: Extra: Edward's Anger Management

You are a most awesome writer and story teller. Bravo!!!

joan

 
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Thanks Roo, for the amazing banner! 

And more keep coming in!  Thanks to m81170 for this lovely piece of art:

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Here's another amazing pic that fits in with Dark Side of the Moon perfectly -thank you to JohannaL for ID'ing the author:  http://smirks-works.livejournal.com/ check out her (I assume) other manips - she's a genius!

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Updated November, 2009

This story is now COMPLETE!

Dark Side of the Moon is my version of New Moon from Edward’s point of view.  Witness how Edward agonized over leaving Bella, hunted for Victoria, faced the Volturi, and came to realize that with Bella was where he was meant to be. 

This tormented story has been a part of my life for about a year and a half – and what a ride it’s been!  Meant to be canon and in character, I hope you enjoy angsty Edward and his suffering during New Moon.  As unhappy as Bella was during this time, Edward suffered so much more (I think).  So be sure and crack open a fresh box of tissues before reading!

 Thank you to everyone for all the reviews, especially to those of you who reviewed each and every chapter!  Your support and loyalty have been the driving force to me getting this project finished – and I hope it’s lived up to all of your expectations.

Love you all,

blondieakarobin

PS.  As one last thank you, I’ve posted a formatted, printable copy of Dark Side of the Moon at http://bit.ly/2vLHMi, as will also post as an electronic version suitable for viewing on a kindle or MobiReader.  I’m also posting a ‘Director’s Cut’ that includes citations of all of Bella’s quotes from Twilight, research notes, and even funny comments from my betas in this version in the same directory.

blondie

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

Use of the dialog from the series is just for clarity - Stephenie Meyer owns all things twilight!  I'm making absolutely nothing from this work.


Categories: New Moon Characters: Bella, Edward
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 24 Completed: Yes Word count: 163080
[Report This] Published: May 09, 2008 Updated: February 26, 2010


Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: November 17, 2009 Title: Chapter 23: Epilogue: Bad Blood

This was pure magic. Right on with every word, emotion, situation... Fantastic work!! I can't say enough so enough said! Bravo!!

*hugs*
Joan

*are you sure you aren't actually SM making amends for not finishing Midnight Sun??? ;)

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: September 08, 2009 Title: Chapter 19: Awake

OMG! I'm reading this and I can't pull myself away. I have passed this story so many times when picking something to read and I'm well aware of what a phenominal story teller you are so I knew it would be awesome but I really had no idea just how good! Bravo! Fantastic! Amazing! Please, more? Excellent writing!!

Joan



Author's Response:

Two more chapters, for sure.  Thanks for taking the plunge!  8-)

blondie

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: September 25, 2009 Title: Chapter 20: Epiphanies

This was excellent. It's so nice to feel like you are in Edward's head, along with the rest of the Cullens. Thank you for taking the time and effort in writing such an extensive piece. Fantastic!!!


*hugs*
Joan

 
Summary:

Four years after Edward left Bella in the forest; Bella is finally moving forward with her life but it is someone from her past that helps her truly heal and obtain the future that she was always meant to have.


Categories: New Moon Characters: Bella, Jacob, Jasper
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 51 Completed: Yes Word count: 167857
[Report This] Published: June 11, 2008 Updated: August 14, 2009


Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: May 13, 2009 Title: Chapter 46: Chapter 46

Oh, keep them coming! I love Jasper and Bella in this. Do you think Edward will ever make an appearance? Sort of shake things up a bit? I can't wait to see what happens next!!

Great writing!

Joan

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: May 01, 2009 Title: Chapter 45: Chapter 45

This is an awesome story!! I didn't think I would like Bella falling for Jasper but you took her on a horrendous ride and Jasper was there for her. I can't wait for you to continue!!! Excellent! Wonderful writing! I couldn't get away from my lap top. I was carrying it around with me so I could continue every chance that I had.

Thanks!!

Joan

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: July 27, 2009 Title: Chapter 50: Chapter 50

I'm such am Edward fan but I love Jasper too. ; ) Great chapter/ending to a beautiful story. : )

 
Warmth by KatieBelle Rated: NC-17 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 857]
Summary:

 

A running smutline of Edward and Bella's honeymoon . . . and everything afterwards.


Categories: Breaking Dawn Characters: Bella, Edward
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 20 Completed: Yes Word count: 100790
[Report This] Published: August 10, 2008 Updated: March 21, 2011


Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: July 07, 2009 Title: Chapter 5: Surrender

Whew! Very VERY nice. ; )

JRbtsn

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: July 07, 2009 Title: Chapter 8: Curious

OMG! You sure write excellent ... what can I call it. Sensual beyond belief? It does a girl good to read this stuff often. ; )

Thanks!

Joan

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: July 07, 2009 Title: Chapter 9: Sensation

Obsessive? Hell no! Bring it! This is incredible!

Joan

 
A Changing Heart by blondie Rated: PG-13 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 73]
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WINNER:  Best Angst/Drama AND Best Missing Moment at The Twilight Awards 

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SPOILERS FOR BREAKING DAWN

Edward's experience during Bella's change - while she was unconscious.  Parallels pages 355-378.

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

 


Categories: Breaking Dawn Characters: Alice, Carlisle, Edward, Esme, Jacob, Renesmee, Rosalie
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 4636
[Report This] Published: August 18, 2008 Updated: August 18, 2008


Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: September 11, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: A Changing Heart

Amazing!!!

Joan

 
Summary:

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Bella went cliff diving, but it didn't turn out so well. She broke her back. A decade later, Edward reappears in her life on the same night she loses her best friend and husband to a freak accident. Now a graduate student in Women's Studies, Bella isn't thrilled to see him. But when the Cullens re-enter Bella's life, they bring change, hope, and a new joint project that will require all their expertises.

Also, you can find a SPANISH version here:

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4829851/1/En_un_parpadeo

AND you can find images for various things like Esme's house, Edward's piano, Bella's wheelchair and Rose's car on my ff.net profile page:

http://www.fanfiction.net/~thatwritr

OR in my LJ gallery:

http://pics.livejournal.com/that_writr/gallery/000010z2

Special Update:

For personal reasons (a ridiculously full teaching schedule and being recently put in charge of a bi-annual local conference and ongoing project), I am no longer able to reply to reviews and questions. But that said, I wanted to give a BIG THANK YOU to EVERYBODY for the wonderful feedback and kind words that have been sent my way since the completion of this story in August 2009. I do still check my messages about once every 1-2 weeks and read *every* review. I just have too many to reply to anymore, but I didn’t want anyone to think I was ignoring her/him in particular, or didn’t appreciate readers taking time to leave a review. Writing this story was tons of fun and I’m thrilled readers seem to enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed the chance to write it. I can’t tell you how flattering that is!!! As I used to reply to all reviews, I feel a little badly about this decision, but work has been requiring virtually all of my time since the new (academic) year began.

Best to all of you in 2010 and beyond!

 

 


Categories: AU Characters: Alice, Bella, Carlisle, Edward, Emmett, Esme, Jasper, Other Character, Rosalie
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 68 Completed: Yes Word count: 221619
[Report This] Published: September 11, 2008 Updated: August 26, 2009


Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: June 28, 2009 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Thanks for the tip on Lush. My daugher lives in Atlanta and took me to Lennox Mall when we visited her! I have to email her to go into Lush and check it out! She's been there for 10 yr now so maybe she knows and is keeping it a big secret. ; ) Love the story. I hope Bella can sift through her feelings and eventually find the spark that was Edward's.

Joan :)



Author's Response:

Thank you!  And yes, she MUST go to the Lush store and check it out.

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: June 29, 2009 Title: Chapter 40: Chapter 40

This was a really nice chapter. Great writing! I love your Edward and Bella just fine. I can't wait to see what's next.

Joan



Author's Response:

Thank you!

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: June 29, 2009 Title: Chapter 41: Chapter 41

I haven't commented after each chapter but I have loved your entire story so far. I like that Rose is more a friend to Bella than what she is in SM's books. Even in BD, you never really saw a kinship between Bella and Rose and she went to Rose to help her with her pregnancy. There should've been more interaction there, in my opinion. Anyway, I'm going to hate to get to the end and wait for more chapters like every one else. : )

Joan



Author's Response:

Thanks!  And I'm glad you like the Rose-Bella friendship.  That's actually be rather *fun* to write. 

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: June 29, 2009 Title: Chapter 47: Chapter 47

I can't imagine anyone being that picky about what you add to your story. It IS your story and your characters don't have to be exactly like that in the movie or the book. Obviously, they aren't so... I wanted to tell you that I am thoroughly enjoying it and I want to spit nails that I only have one more chapter before I have to wait for more. *pouts big time*

Thanks,

Joan

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: June 29, 2009 Title: Chapter 48: Chapter 48

Wow, that was great! Thanks! I think I'll go have a cigarette. Oh, that's right... I don't smoke. LOL Very VERY nice!

Joan

Um this deserves a 10+++++



Author's Response:

Thank you!  I'm so glad you've enjoyed it!  And yeah, I'm afraid now you have to wait, but at least you got to read a big chunk at once!  It's about 3/4s finished.

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: July 22, 2009 Title: Chapter 52: Chapter 52

I feel older than dirt sometimes but my fantasy self sure would give anything to meet "Edward" at comic-con!! I adore this story and check nearly every day for updates. Excellent writing!! Beautiful story!

Thanks,

Joan



Author's Response:

Thank you!  (And I souldn't mind meeting Rob, either!)

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: July 25, 2009 Title: Chapter 53: Chapter 53

This was so beautiful. Everything, the service, the after gathering and their union (once more). I fear that necklace is a bit of an omen though. Bring it! You write beautifully and I know Edward and Bella are up for what ever happens here. I can't wait to find out!!!

Joan



Author's Response:

Thank you!  I'm glad it felt emotional.  We are, slowly, coming towards the end.

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: August 01, 2009 Title: Chapter 54: Chapter 54

Drama! Suspense! I knew it wasn't over. Great chapter or scene, which ever it was great! Your story is so dead on and yet not the same, ya know? Obviously, you do. ; )  It's Saturday right now!! nearly 8 pm so tomorrow I should check back?! YES!!
Bravo!!

Joan



Author's Response:

Yes, tomorrow, unless you're willing to stay up really late.  I'm on Alaska time. ha.  And thank you!

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: August 02, 2009 Title: Chapter 55: Chapter 55

Awesome! ; ) You don't have to answer my review. I hope there's some way that Edward or one of the Cullens knows about Bella. Since Alice can see these things, I'm betting on Alice.

Joan

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: August 07, 2009 Title: Chapter 59: Chapter 59

I'm just going to take a stab here but it couldn't be Edward's colleage, could it? I mean, I know it's a red neck hunting blind but that other Dr that made the crack about Bella being in a chair and snarling at Edward because other Dr.s appreciate his intelligence... Well, like I said, it was just a stab. *hehe* This is SO suspenseful! I love it!!
Joan

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: August 09, 2009 Title: Chapter 60: Chapter 60

So it wasn't Edward's co-worker. Cool. Brady is such a sleezeball. Great story! Poor Bella!! I can't wait to see what Edward does to that jerk. ; ) 

Thanks!!!

Joan



Author's Response:

As you'll see, Alice will give strict orders not to LET Edward (or Rose or Emmett) near him or they'd kill him -- which would land them in more trouble.  Brady will get his, however ...

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: August 15, 2009 Title: Chapter 63: Chapter 63

Wow, that was excrutiating! I was offline for a couple of days so it's like Christmas with the story updates! Thank you!! Now, on to 64!

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: August 15, 2009 Title: Chapter 64: Chapter 64

You draw the reader in and they get totally lost in the story. I hate when I get to the end of each chapter and have to wait. Not complaining though!! Sunday is only tomorrow. ; )  I'm glad Jacob realized how much Bella wanted to be with Edward and that it wasn't Edward's decision. Poor Rose... all of that time and never drinking and then when she has to do it, it's Bella and the taste is too much to ignore. Good thing Emmett was there to pull her off and back to her senses. Great chapter, as they all are.

Joan

 
Reviewer: JRbtsn Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: August 17, 2009 Title: Chapter 65: Chapter 65

*finally breathes* That was great! I'm glad Charlie sees that this is better than not having Bella at all. I have to agree. And she'll have Edward, hopefully and the Volturri won't bother with that little bit of news and things will be ok for all of them, 'cept Renea. Being a mom, that sucks but I know how hard it is to keep a secret. GREAT chapter!! I love it and can not WAIT to see how Bella is when she goes to stand up!! How exciting!! Bravo!!

Joan :)

 




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