Yes! I officially have my own laptop (a brand new macbook for $250!) This just means that I'll be on LJ more and that I'll be writing more frequently, that is, as long as my muse stays with me.

Just thought I'd share this wonderful bit of info, F-Listers.

Title: Close Encounters of the Related Kind
Chapter: Chapter 7 Of Memories and Tough Decisions
Author: certainswagger
Rating: PG-13 (for this chapter (still))
Warnings: canon Peter/Claire
Spoilers: Up through "How To Stop an Exploding Man"
Notes: Not quite four months of a break, but still longer than I was hoping to have this up. Silly computer breaking!

( Dropping his face into his hands he replayed events between him and Claire. )

[001-037] Mostly Veronica/Logan with a few general icons and a few Veronica Piz
Teasers:


( VM, LoVe, Pizonica this-a way! )

Title: Close Encounters of the Related Kind
Chapter: Chapter 6 Of Apologies and Broken Doors
Author: certainswagger
Rating: PG-13 (for this chapter)
Warnings: canon Peter/Claire
Spoilers: Up through "How To Stop an Exploding Man"
Notes: It's been forever. Here's the next installment of CEotRK
Chapter 1  Chapter 2  Chapter 3  Chapter 4  Chapter 5

( In actuality, it was the kind of silence that only occurs when a niece and her uncle kiss. Full on, tongue, wandering hands kiss. )

[3] Veronica/Logan banners
[3] Veronica/Piz banners
[2] Peter/Claire banners

Previews:
 

ORIGINAL: "Last Dance with Mary Jane" Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 2:28-2:34
SAMPLER: "Fell in Love with a Boy" Joss Stone (also a cover of "Fell in Love with a Girl" by The White Stripes)

ORIGINAL: "My Sharona" The Knack
SAMPLER: "It's Tricky" Run DMC

ORIGINAL: "Live and Let Die" Paul McCartney and Wings
SAMPLER: "Hello Zepp/Saw theme" Saw movie series

[001-009] Milo Ventimiglia
[010-018] Juno quotes
[019-027] James McAvoy



( Milo, Juno quotes, James )

Title: Turning Point
Author: certainswagger
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: It's not mine.
Notes: Short little dribble involving the best couple ever. I also recommend the song "Modern Day Saint" by Via Audio which inspired this fic!
Summary: She's always putting everyone else ahead of her. Even her cheating husband outranks her in terms of importance.

[001-039] The O.C.
[040-059] The Office
[060-071] Grey's Anatomy

Teasers:


( Holiday Television This Way! )

[001-035] The OC
[036-049] Becoming Jane
[050-061] Chuck
[062-070] Zachary Quinto/Sylar from Heroes


( Eye candy behind the cut! )

Goal: Write 12 different stories using these prompts as inspiration. Can be done in any order, must be 500-2500 words in total, and must be complete by December 25, 2007.

Will be made public beginning on December 14, 2007. One posted each day up until Christmas!

1. "I wish I knew how to break the spell,
I ought to say no, no, no sir,
at least I'm gonna say that I tried.
I really can't stay,
ah, but it's cold outside." Hermione's POV

2. "Mind if I move a little closer?
What's the sense in hurting my pride?
Baby, don't hold out,
ah, but it's cold outside." Draco's POV

3. "We could spend the day together,
the first time in a long, long while.
You can wrap me up in tinsel,
make as much noise as you like."

4. "I signed my letter then I sealed with a kiss,
I sent it off, and just said this:
I know exactly what I want this year,
Santa can you hear me?"

5. "Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing;
a ring, I don't mean on the phone.
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight."

6. "Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
won't mean a thing, dear, if you're not here with me."

7. "Sew up the bad that you've done,
Tomorrow, Christmas day comes."

8. "All the lights are coming on, now,
How I wish that it would snow, now,
I don't feel like going home now,
I wish that I could stay.
I wish that I could walk you home."

9. "Last Christmas, I gave you my heart,
the very next day you gave it away.
This year, to save me from tears,
I'll give it to someone special."

10. "He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man!
But you can do the job when you're in town."

11. What the snowman learned about love.

12. "December's gone, it came and went,
All I really need is you, I'm waiting here for you."

I don't really have the slightest idea of who checks out my LJ (if you do, friend me! I love to make new friends!) but if you're here for the fics, and are irritated by the amount of rubbish that piles up on this account, head over to certainfiction which is where all of my fics will be stored (though they'll still be posted here.)

As of now, everything is either Dramione related or Paire related and are stated as such in the tags.

So...thanks! That's it!

Title: Close Encounters of the Related Kind
Chapter: Chapter 5 Of Pirates and Paparazzi
Author: certainswagger
Rating: PG-13 (for this chapter)
Warnings: canon Peter/Claire
Spoilers: Up through "How To Stop an Exploding Man"
Notes: My muse deserted me for the last 4 months? I think it has. But here I am, back to it with Paire deliciousness. Oh, and be aware, something might actually happen in this chapter. But you'll have to read to find out, won't you? The fact that they're going to see PotC is a bit outdated - just go with it.
Chapter 1   Chapter 2   Chapter 3   Chapter 4

Title: Five Years Later (8/?)
Genre: Round Robin!
Rating: PG
Word Count: 459
Spoilers: Season 1
Summary: We've seen the dark future brought on by New York's destruction ... but what does the future hold now?
Previous Chapter: HERE
A/N: I know this is short but I figured that this was a good point to stop. I had my idea for what would happen next but I really wanted to leave it up to the next author. Plus, who doesn't love a good cliffhanger! Enjoy!

( Follow, follow, follow. )

First off, I have no idea who reads this. But I know some people might end up back here looking for new chapters and whatnot. So here is my announcement to all of you.

My senior year is creeping up on me and I have a bit of required reading to finish up, I've been working non-stop, and I'm trying to keep paire_exchange in order. Every second I've had a free chance and my muse had decided to grace me with her presence, I've been plugging away at Summer School and Close Encounters of the Related Kind. So don't worry guys - they will be updated in time. Sorry!

Title: Summer School
Author: certainswagger
Rating: PG
Word Count: 1,569
Summary: Considering the fact that the school year was impossible to finish completely, Hogwarts has decided to offer summer classes to any students wishing to continue or finish their Hogwart's education. With just one third of the Golden Trio attending, will a Golden Pair be created?
Spoilers: DH compatible. Takes place before the "epilogue."
Chapter One

( Show him that you are willing to be a good person and put the past behind you. )