Days: 107
TwiPeople Covers: 5 Complete. 7 to go.
Graphics Dept: Overworked. Underpaid.
Wards: Too many to chose from.
Thus far: Covers are a success.
Like so many of our favorite FanFiction Wards, there are two sides to this month's cover Ward. There is the part that is a professional who is abrupt, impatient, and quick to fire his employees. Then there is the side to him that let's down his guard and shows Bella he can be romantic, caring, and passionate.
You can probably guess who it is already.
Either way, this month's featured story gives us a hot, sexy, and swaggering Mr. Cullen who works at the same company as Bella, but she has never had any interaction with him. Other than his extreme business interactions, he is a bit of a mystery.
At her one-year anniversary with the company, Bella decides she is ready to do something that will finally get Mr. Cullen to notice her. She and her coworkers have watched several women and men come and go as his personal assistant because he is such a hardass. Despite this, he's still irresistibly sexy to her--after all it's Edward Cullen. She decides she just wants him to acknowledge her--just wants to be a blip on his radar. [sure Bella, that's all any of us would want from him]
Bella gets more than she bargained for when her department head, Rosalie, approaches her to fill in temporarily as Mr. Cullen's assistant -- you know because they need a real pro to represent the company -- on an extended business trip in "The Plan" written by QuantumFizzx, who while writing the story back in December made all of her updates in real time. It was an exciting story to watch unfold during that month.
Presenting ....
It's not a CYA file...It's a COYA file: Cullen Owns Your Ass.
And because QuantumFizzx did something very different with the 'real time' updates, we decided her story deserved something different this month -- an alternate magazine cover highlighting Planward -- [SPOILER ALERT] the very same Mr. Cullen who is capable of planning a romantic evening out that irrevocably changes his relationship with Bella.
And Presenting ...
Romantic Night Out with Planward in a tux, yes please!!!
Haven't read the story yet? Click here
I really enjoyed QuantumFizzx's sense of humor and pop cultural references in this story. Lemons were goooood too!!! It's a great quick read with a lot of little cliffies. And the author must have been flooded with messages back in December when the story was being posted, so I was really ecstatic when she responded to my PM and gave me some extra insight as to what was going on from Edward's POV during the night he and Bella went to a business dinner. (I'm willing to share what she told me if anyone is interested.)
I'm going to let this serve as my Team Thursdays post for the week.
So are you:
Team Bossward or Team Planward?
One of the things that I liked most about this Edward is that he seems to be a one-woman guy and he can spot the fakeness of the female predators in his life. We don't get much of a history of him, but he doesn't seem to be the perpetual bad boy and male h00r that so many other Wards tend to be prior to meeting Bella. Note: Again, we don't know his full past.
As always, in the comments feel free to gush over this story or be brave enough to say if you still need to read it and be sure to give props to 17ForeverLisa for making two kickass covers so we could savor the best of both worlds with this story. Having two covers was the result of a compromise (Edward would be proud!). We had both read the story and I 'saw' Bossward in Mr. Cullen while Lisa 'saw' Planward in Edward!!
***Thank you to Robmusement, TwiredJen, Smitten, and ItsRoblated for my One Lovely Blog Awards. I will get to that at some point but in the meantime, Sunday or Monday look for what I hope to be EPIC [presumptuous, much? I have good reason to be I had help from Jules of CreationsbyJules] that will include a reference to "The Plan." So if you haven't read the story yet, make it part of Your Plan to do so soon!
Until then....Wishing you all a Happy St. Patrick's Day and may your man drink pineapple juice over green beer!!!
Team Team
Bossward, Planward,
34 comments:
We worked together on this all this time and I'm just NOW hearing that you have author info to share. Spill it. I'm pretty sure you have my email address ;)
I can't tell everyone enough how much I enjoy working on these collab posts with kiTT. It should come as no surprise that she's Team Bossward. She is bossy...er...the boss. Well, not THE Boss, but she's my boss.
Anything involving Jules is sure to be epic. Looking forward to it.
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
I don't think i've read this one... must download this evening. Thank you for bringing this to my attention KiTT.
Lisa, awesome graphix :-)
@Lisa, Have the dept meet me in the boardroom in 10 minutes...and somebody is getting fired. :)
@Jayla, If you start reading this morning, I promise you'll have this story finished by the end of the day and you can come back and tell us how much more sense the covers' details make to you.
*looks around at department* Crap. Just me. *starts cleaning off desk*
@Jayla - YOU would have it done by lunch. Definitely check it out. Unique writing. Fast pace. You'll love it.
I l.o.v.e.d The Plan. I can't decide though which one I am partial to. I like a Bossy Edward but I also like Planward. Soooo hard to choose. The way Q wrote this story was so different, I immediately became hooked. Since it seems like there might be a few who have not read this, I don't want to make specific comments to things that happen...I "BET" everyone will love it. Off to make a "pineapple" upside down cake now!
@HB, lmao--'BET'!!! Yeah with 2 covers this month you really get to "have your pineapple-ward cake and swallow too!";)
kiTT and Lisa - WOW. Both covers are incredible! I know you're lucky to work with such an amazing subject, but still... Gorgeous!
*stands* Hi, my name is Smitten, and I've fallen off the fanfic bandwagon. Terrible, isn't it?! I'm not happy about it. I just can't find the time for Rob, twitter, blogs and what else... oh yeah, real life.
I know this one is on my TBR list. Maybe this is my cue to jump back in. I do miss it. A lot. It's a quick read you say? Sold! I will read it ASAP.
Hmmm, I doubt Mr NotSmitten would be impressed if I were to pull out fanfic as the reason I NEED a bby! But then again, fanfic benefits him too... maybe some promises would help ;) Too bad he hates pineapple though!
Great work girls!!!
xo
The covers are awesome!!! As for which Ward I like more... I have to read those before I can side up.
Which won't be for a bit since I am reading EP right now.
I always feel so far behind and out of the FF loop.
The covers are HOT! I would love to see those at the real news stand so I can bring them home with me.
@Smitten, Thank you! This story has really short chapters. I mean some are like less than a paragraph. Read it at work today! you won't be sorry.
@Rpfangirl, If you get caught up with EP at the point of the discussion group then I would suggest breaking and sneaking this story in.
Oh TT I'm on your side Bossward all the way! I'm glad I didn't read the story in real time bc I would have gone crazy with repeatedly checking the updates. And you're right it is such a quick read I finished it in a few hours... hmmm maybe I'll read it again today.
Beautiful covers as always Lisa, I think your job is safe :)
Wow what awesome covers. So impressed
I'm leaning towards the Bossward. I love that shot of Rob, so that's a big factor in it.
Love to know what Q said about the dinner.
PLEASE do tell.
Kellie
xo
This story was very exciting at the time because I can remember it being Christmas and getting email alerts that a chapter (some being very short--a few sentences) had been uploaded. I think the method of delivery was what made this story so unique. LOVED IT. That story owned me!
As for which Edward do I prefer? Both. Obviously, we are drawn to the Bossward initially, but it is the Planward that seals the deal. For me, one without the other is just anal asshole that I might punch if I were Bella. (But I think no matter how many Office fics I read, I will always have "The Office"--"Dominant" Edward in my head. That Bossward owned me when I was reading both stories).
Beautiful covers Lisa, great post TT. And of course to the author of The Plan, LOVED the story hard. If anyone has not read it, do so. It's such a perfect treat.
I absolutely LOVED this fic and was so hooked on it that I think I read it all in one sitting. Thank God I waited until the whole thing was posted or I would have been an unproductive wreck. Well, more of an unproductive wreck than I usually am :) I definitely recommend it!
kiTT, this is another great post and Lisa, you are the queen. XOXO
*hangs head in shame* I'm seriously behind in my FF - this is most definitely moving up my tbr list, I swear. o.O
Lisa - awesome, awesome covers as always my lovely. Just hummina hummina. *fans self*
KiTT - lol!! thanks, but if your next post is epic (as usual) it's all down to whatever you do. It's been a lot of fun helping with the pics. Thanks babes. <3
I am stunned!
At this AWESOME post!
At Lisa's KICKASS covers!
So amazing!
I read the plan in real time and it drove me nuts (in a good way) I would wake up in the morning and check my phone for more updates like a kid on Christmas morning! I'm gonna have to go with Planward fo sho.....Bossward scares me (again in a good way tho) just a bit!
If you haven't read the plan, get over there and read ladies!
kiTT and Lisa - You rule!!!!
xo
Marie
hisbella - It is hard to choose. They really are two sides of a coin. Hope the "pineapple" upside down cake went down all right ;)
Smitten - Thanks! And you said it. Without Rob, the covers would not be what they are. He is just too gorgeous for words. It is hard to juggle everything. I totally agree. I've given up my family to do all of this. kiTTing! I love my BlackBerry. Great for lurking on twitter too :)
rpfangirljr - Thanks, DJ. You know I love your work too :) Fingers crossed that Rob is the Sexiest Man Alive this year. We're storming People's headquarters if he's not. That's how this whole thing started to begin with. kiTT had a very clever idea.
Kassie - I really love the drabbles format and miss not having one going right now. Thanks for putting a good word in for me with the boss ;) NYC, bb!!!
KTL - The Premiere magazine pic of Rob is one of my absolute favorites. I told kiTT right away that I had one saved we could use for the cover. Was thrilled to be able to use it. Glad you like the covers and thanks again for linking back here on your blog. I stopped by and rambled on. I seem to do that from time to time.
HG - You wrote an awesome review of the story. You might want to think about doing something like that for a living :) Thanks for the lovely words. XO
Sue - Unproductive at work? No idea what you're talking about. LOL! At least we're unproductive together. Luv ya!
Jules - Definitely move it up on your list for all of the reasons people who have read it have stated. Thank you for the kind words. Coming from you, that means a lot. I'm humbled. You know you rock my socks with your mad skillz. I think you and I should meet in the break room to talk about the boss after the epic post is revealed. Just sayin'.
UAB (Marie) - You are too sweet, and I know this for a fact. I'm so glad you liked our collaboration. xo
The Plan was one of those fun reads, it was lemony good.
Can't decide which TwiPeople cover I like best, their both the best.
Lisa, TT,
As always, great post, great graphics!
BT (Fran) - Thanks :)
So glad everyone liked the covers and post! I LOVE HOW THE COVERS CAME OUT!!!
I hope those of you who have not read it will come back to this post and have a new appreciation for the covers!
BellaT. -- I think 'fun read' covers it best with this story!!!
The cake was great...lol!
Speaking of EP, what chapters did we need to read? 7,8 &9? I'm a bit ahead. There's so much I forgot from the first partial read. I was a raving lunatic to stop reading it! RP catch up Girl!
I officially name those of us not able to choose a 'ward' from The Plan as Team Pineapple!
Happy St. Pat's Everyone!
HB-We're only at 6, 7, 8 for the read through..I know what you mean, it's really hard to stop reading at the end of a chapter.
Well, it's good to know that I'm waycaught up now. I started on 6 yesterday and read to 22 by last night. It just keeps getting better... And more heartbreaking... And I'm loving it! (EP)
RP, I think EP is going to be tipping the scales of heartbreaking to devastating. I obsessed now, can't...stop....reading! UGH! Laundry, cleaning and feeding people? Bah! Who needs to do that! LOL
I have not read this... but I can appreciate a beautoful cover when I see it... both of these are outstanding...I miss you all so much... Life is a little crazy right now.. I'm hoping it all pays off in the end!
XOXO
I read it ALL yesterday. Thank you KiTT & Lisa!
Um, gotta say I'm Team PlanWard.
@HB..okay Team Pineapple...until someone starts bringing SpongeRob into it.
@Kelly, this story is the one that we said was reminiscent of the story you told at the slumber party from your old job.
@Jayla, YAY! And I didn't need Alice around to tell me you were gonna love it! *Sticks tongue out at you*
kiTT: SpongeRob! LMFAO!! I needed that today!!!! I have to say though...Once everyone reads I don't think that will be a problem!!! ;0p
I loved this fic! I didn't even read it at first, but thanks to a Skype call with Kassiah and a HUGE dose of curiosity, I jumped in. Dig the covers, man!
I am totes Team Bossward... sorry Lisa *ducks*
Bleriana - Go to your room!
Thanks for recommending a great FF that can be read in a day. EP was great, but devoured my life for over a week.
I've read The Plan twice this weekend. All of Edward's reactions read differently after learning how the story ended.
I look forward to next month's issue. How about DocWard? The Naked Guy Upstairs is one of my favorites.
@RoseArcadia, Glad you liked the covers!!! Thanks for following!
@Bleriana, BFG#2 <----Today the B stands for Bossward!!And don't you worry about Lisa!! -BFG#1
@TM, The Plan def warrants a second read through! Glad you enjoyed.
One of the best things I ever did was follow the people on Twitter and start reading The Plan in December. It was waaaaay too much fun and I loved the story so much.
Excellent cover!! I love this series.
@DD, I was following it on twitter too, but not reading. I was seeing everyone freaking out if it didn't update when they thought it would. Glad you liked!
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