updated: April 11, 2010

As of Feb. '08, I also go under the alias shadesofblack.

I am not a writer, though I once thought I was. I have more enjoyment in reading stories than writing them (easier too). I can't seem to conjure up the right words to describe my thoughts and convey it on paper coherently - so I leave that to the talented people who actually can. I tend to read fics that could be freakin' novels (or novellas), i have this thing where I believe it's not good if it's a one-shot. I don't believe in that anymore ...I try to write stuff but I don't think I'll post any here anytime soon, for I'm too crucial of my work.

Let's see, I'm a 22 year old student, i read fics and weird books so much it's probably more of an unhealthy addiction than guilty pleasure. But I can't help it! I'm a Johnny Depp fanatic and proud of it! So you will see, that a lot of my favorites and reviews are fics of his movies. I like LOST, True Blood/Sookie Stackhouse Series, recently gLee, and early seasons of Prison Break, as well. I've finally come out of the closet and proclaim, yes, I like slash! I love pirates, more though, and voodoo witches, and commodores turned aimless wallowing drunks... I've recently been pulled into the Harley Quinn + Joker (Batman: TAS) fandom and it doesn't wanna let me go... Anyway, I like to think I have a good taste in fics so I recommend my favorites to any fan of the respective fandoms. Or not...

As of June 2008, I am a Twilighter! Preferably Team Jacob, but i CAN be neutral (Switzerland), i'm not a zealot and won't totally shun an Edward-centric fic like some fans do, or bash any of the characters... i love them all, just some more than others. As of late, I'm having trouble finding a nice Jacob fic to sink my teeth into... and that irks the bejeezus out of me.

As of July 2009, I have finished the Harry Potter series, and am ENAMORED with the books. i think it's safe to say I'm a big Weasley family fan, there's nothing not to like about those books.

April 2010, wHy Has no one Told me How friggin' incredible Spring Awakening (Original CasT) is?

I'm predominately a reviewer and signed up on this wonderful site for that purpose, I try to review everything and review w/ praise/concrite. I think if the author slaves away at their work and have the guts to post it for a mass audience, 'least you can do is say a few appreciating words and press send. Not so hard?

Lastly, my name's Tiera, nice to meet ya.

...fic(s) STILL in development:

"What's Born of Hate" (working title, subject to change) - Drama (rating M) - a Monster's Ball fanfic centering around Sonny Grotowski and an unlikely love interest (OC) before the events in the movie took place. It might shed more light as to what led Sonny to take his own life in the film and more.

WBOH is now POSTED! (WIP) ON HOLD INDEFINITELY.

Reviews more than welcome...

A snippet of WBOH has been posted on my LJ (link below).

"WARM & FUZZY" - 4/10/10

A gLee fic w/ Artie & Tina! - Romance/Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Tina believes she feels a dormant part of Artie's body move, after 9 long years.

-FYI: W&F is a companion/prequel fic to a larger fic, that is not yet posted.this fic is tentatively titled "Dueling Banjos and Catholes"... oh, the shenanigans the gLeeks can get into with THAT title.

W&F's playlist and videos:

BONUS TRACKS!:

"Somersault" - Zero 7/Sia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jga502EaNuw

"Simply Beautiful" - Al Green: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE-SwKvOieo&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUrghxZpVSw

"By Your Side" - Sade: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiZEtZcKQUU

My LJ:

6-13-10

"The End Will Justify The Means" has been NOMINATED by gleeawards (LJ community) in the "Best Completed Fiction" category. Please support all the authors nominated by getting over there by June 26th and vote!

go here:

I didn't win, but it was an honor to be nominated. There's always next year!

11-1-10 UPDATE: gleeawards account is closed. bummer.

11-1-10

I've found my lastest obsession to hold me off from writing my major Glee fic. NaNoWriMo be darned.

But how can I write when I'm astounded and intimidated by such work as the *drumroll* "Mostverse" and everything else included here, by Miggy.

I have a dual link to my LJ reviews and posts on my Twitter, shoot me a line - @golden_grahams so I'll know to follow you!

Basically TOTALLY AWESOME fanfiction written into a play and set to original music: A Very Potter Musical and A Very Potter Sequel