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Joined 09-27-15, id: 7167740, Profile Updated: 09-09-20
Author has written 5 stories for Criminal Minds.
What do you want to know? I'm 35 year-old married artist from the Ohio Valley. I love crossword puzzles and board games. My favorite show on TV is Criminal Minds but I am also a fan of the BBC and the big three, SuperWhoLock.
I am fluent in English, American Sign Language, sarcasm, sexual innuendos, corny puns, snappy comebacks, and random movie/TV quotes. I also know quite a bit of Spanish and Japanese.
I have been with my husband for 13 years, married 9. My husband is broody and serious like Aaron Hotchner, strong and protective like Derek Morgan, and smart and nerdy like Spencer Reid. We don't have children yet (not by choice) but I see him with my little cousins and he loves kids and they love him. What stands us apart is our height. I'm 4'11 and he's 6'4.
We also love animals. We have 5 cats: Guenhwyvar, Oliver, Sammy, Buddi, and Kensi, and two puppies, Pepper and Ryder
Favorites
Color: Pink
Sport/Team: Football/Colts
Hobby: Geocaching, writing (duh), reading, cosplay
Food: Cheese
Junk food: Ice Cream, sugar cream pie
Book: Harry Potter series, Robert Langdon series
Movie: Ever After, Forrest Gump, E.T.
Game: Space Fluxx, Cards Against Humanity
Musician/Band: Journey
Song: "Demons" by Imagine Dragons
Randomness
Was accepted to culinary school but didn't go because I hate cooking for strangers
Wrote for school newspapers from 4th grade to 12th. Was also on yearbook, Spanish Club, FBLA, Drama Club, show choir, D.A.R.E., and student teaching.
Lettered in swimming
When I student-taught 4th grade there were 5 kids in my class taller than me.
Was voted "Least Changed" at my 10 year class reunion.
Allergic to cherries, raspberries, honey, bees, pollen, and mold. My husband is allergic to bananas, watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew. Neither of us is allergic to poison ivy.
Had mono the summer after graduating. Also had my tonsils removed that summer. Was sick for almost 6 months.
Witnessed 5 tornadoes and countless funnel clouds.
Been in 3 car accidents. Each time I was riding shotgun and was hurt.
Was also in a snowmobile accident as a kid. Walked away with a twisted ankle.
Was accidentally hit on the face with a wooden baseball bat by my older brother. Broke my nose and glasses.
Been wearing glasses since age 2
Met my husband at a workplace. He actually worked under me for over a year.
Has blonde hair and blue eyes
Has donated over 60" of hair for charity thus far
Was not accepted into the armed forces because of asthma and allergies
Has 9 piercings and 2 tattoos
Husband and I spent part of our honeymoon at Universal Studios in Florida.
Husband can trace his lineage directly back to a past president.
There were more kids in my graduating class than my husband's entire high school.
Has a fear of elevators, which currently has no proper name.
I an Lutheran and quite conservative.
People find that odd because I have body art, piercings, and have a penchant for unusual hair colors and fanciful things.
Has a bit of OCD. I have to eat finger foods in pairs. I have to get the second item on the shelf at the store. If there is only one item there I won't buy it.
Has the INFJ personality type, which is the rarest. Less than 2% of the population has it.
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Dead Man Walking by jenny crum reviews
What happens when Kevin thinks Penelope cheated on him with Derek, will Penelope ever be the same, will Derek and the team be able to save her or will Kevin succeed in keeping her away from him forever
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 35 - Words: 29,361 - Reviews: 107 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 1/9/2020 - Published: 12/6/2019 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia, Kevin L. - Complete
The Price of Immortality by Rookblonkorules reviews
The BAU heads to California to profile a killer with an unspecified vendetta against them. However, when two of their own disappear, it becomes clear that the true threat they're facing is nothing like they could have expected. Now, the team must band together to stop a very determined enemy with an endgame far deadlier than anything they could have imagined. Warnings inside.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Angst - Chapters: 19 - Words: 43,860 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 85 - Updated: 8/4/2019 - Published: 2/11/2018 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia, S. Reid, UNSUB
Lunar Cocoon by FreelySheRoams reviews
Returning from Alaska, Penelope Garcia and Derek Morgan will never be the same. Finding themselves on a chaotic journey of self discovery, their friendship gets pushed to the limit. With the help of the team can they find their way back home? Or, is it already too late...Warning: Strong Themes & Sexual Situations.
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 17 - Words: 54,839 - Reviews: 164 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 116 - Updated: 9/18/2018 - Published: 7/6/2015 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia
Gone by Draco lover 91 reviews
She had been trapped in the BAU for two weeks already. With everyone just getting back from a case they had all rushed home. She remembered a time when they would all rush out for drinks but now everyone had a family to get to.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 30 - Words: 18,378 - Reviews: 102 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 54 - Updated: 5/16/2018 - Published: 8/11/2016
Sound Reasoning by seddiefan2009 reviews
"We should have a baby!" She exclaims louder than she really intends to. "Oh sweet genius. Our babies would be brilliant. Perfect. Seriously we're depriving the world by not having them." Her logic is sound, she's sure of it.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 15 - Words: 72,897 - Reviews: 98 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 91 - Updated: 2/18/2018 - Published: 6/28/2016 - [P. Garcia, S. Reid] - Complete
Falling Into You by PolHop reviews
After Penelope suffers an accident, caused by wearing too high of heels, she is forced to have someone take care of her. That person being Derek Morgan. What Penelope doesn't know is Derek, plans to use this time to convince her he wants to take care of her in every single way possible. **2015 PCA: Best Humor/ Comedy & Best M- Rated**
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 27,708 - Reviews: 313 - Favs: 313 - Follows: 242 - Updated: 10/28/2017 - Published: 10/7/2015 - [D. Morgan, P. Garcia] - Complete
I'm Not Supposed To Love You by Diamonds are a Classic Gem reviews
Penelope Garcia is having a hard time warming up to the new guy, Luke Alvez. She literally hates him, or does she? Mention of rape and torture. Rated M, just in case. I don't own anything. I wish I did though. HIATUS! Will be back. Trying to figure out where to go with this story.
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 17,453 - Reviews: 118 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 104 - Updated: 10/7/2017 - Published: 11/1/2016 - P. Garcia, L. Alvez
It Happened One Summer by PolHop reviews
Derek was excited to be heading back to the all boy athletic summer camp. He was set to be the star athlete. Meanwhile, Penelope was being forced, to attend an all girls camp, because her parents thought it would be good for her to branch out of her computers and books. When they meet will their unlikely friendship cause sparks to fly? **2016 PCA WINNER: Best Alternate Universe***
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 41,646 - Reviews: 270 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 153 - Updated: 10/5/2017 - Published: 8/4/2015 - [D. Morgan, P. Garcia]
Hotline Bling by Maziikeen94 reviews
What if Morgan and Garcia were together when he was offered the New York job? What if he took it and broke Garcia's heart in the process? Well 2 years later he's going to see her again although, she isn't the same at all...
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 4,314 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 9/9/2017 - Published: 9/22/2015 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia, OC - Complete
Tomorrow's Sunrise by Boston Knight reviews
Derek returns to the BAU after a year away. He has returned alone and his isn't talking about it or anything for that matter to anyone. Penelope hasn't spoken to him since before he left and is apprehensive about his return. These former best friends couldn't be farther apart. (Full direction of the story is still under construction...better summary to come).
Criminal Minds - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 4,844 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 9/4/2017 - Published: 2/4/2017 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia
Stolen Heart by bobbiejod reviews
Penelope breaks up with Kevin and goes out on a Girls' Night with Emily and JJ. The results of that night will force Penelope to make the hardest decision she's ever had to make. Will the team support her?
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 18 - Words: 31,615 - Reviews: 96 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 8/6/2017 - Published: 3/31/2016
Friends and More by agd1995 reviews
Having put aside their feelings for years, something happens one night that changes everything. Can they admit their feelings and be happy or will obstacles get in their way?
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 39 - Words: 76,243 - Reviews: 158 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 6/9/2017 - Published: 10/5/2014
Secrets, Lies, and Desires by PolHop reviews
Penelope was keeping a secret from her team in hopes that her past would stay, just that - in the past. What happens when her past comes back to haunt her? Will the team be able to save her? I own nothing.
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 20,658 - Reviews: 164 - Favs: 161 - Follows: 120 - Updated: 4/30/2017 - Published: 9/9/2015 - [D. Morgan, P. Garcia] - Complete
The Angel of My Heart by Karen LaManna reviews
Penelope is forced to hide a dangerous and dark secret from her family of Superheroes. Will she lose her life or will Derek's love for her be enough to bring back his Baby Girl from the brink of death. Mature subject matter, Sexual Situations and Sensitive issues.
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 36 - Words: 91,420 - Reviews: 223 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 57 - Updated: 2/12/2017 - Published: 9/23/2016 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia - Complete
Shattered(Sequel to Gone) by ReghanLOVE reviews
SEQUEL! READ GONE FIRST! Thomas O'hare is back, and he's not playing games. This time he has a plan. He's going to get his revenge no matter what it takes. Rated T for language and other things
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Suspense - Chapters: 21 - Words: 29,826 - Reviews: 93 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 42 - Updated: 12/8/2016 - Published: 1/14/2016 - P. Garcia, Jennifer J./JJ, S. Reid, UNSUB
Run 4 Your Life by CherrySin reviews
** UNDERGOING A MAKE-OVER ** AU. What if Garcia joined the FBI of her own volition? And what if under all that laughter, flirty jokes and snappy answers she hides a secret from her past so dark and dangerous that once it catches up with her she might just not make it... Suspense/Romance/Drama.
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 21,508 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 11/21/2016 - Published: 10/10/2012 - [A. Hotchner/Hotch, P. Garcia]
Needing Stitches by PolHop reviews
Morgan took the job offered to him in New York, but he didn't know how to tell Garcia. One thing led to another and they finally crossed the line, only for her to wake up to find him gone to the new position without telling her. This story is based off of Stitches by Shawn Mendes.*2016 PCA WINNER: Best Team/ Case **
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 20,927 - Reviews: 190 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 116 - Updated: 10/20/2016 - Published: 9/21/2015 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia - Complete
Stalker by hotchgirl18 reviews
Penelope Garcia has a stalker. As the team rushes to find the unsub, her life hangs in the balance. Who is this mysterious unsub and is he closer than anyone realized?
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Crime/Mystery - Chapters: 13 - Words: 8,508 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 7/27/2016 - Published: 7/17/2016 - A. Hotchner/Hotch, D. Morgan, P. Garcia, D. Rossi - Complete
His Solace by Boston Knight reviews
Ignorance is bliss, had been for Penelope anyway. How can she recover after Derek kisses her in a moment of weakness?
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 17 - Words: 15,846 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 72 - Updated: 7/3/2016 - Published: 11/3/2015 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia - Complete
What Makes Us Who We Are by mccabebabe reviews
A law enforcement recruiting seminar takes Hotch, Garcia and newlywed Reid to Las Vegas. Reid's intention to show his new wife his hometown is derailed by a nightmare from his past returned. This story takes place after #4 in the Spencer and Melissa series "A New Life"
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 9,432 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 6/25/2016 - Published: 5/26/2016 - S. Reid, OC - Complete
I'll Never Let You Go by RomanceFan791 reviews
When Morgan realizes he may just love his best friend, the case starts to take toll on them all. But what would happen if he was never able to tell her? Could he live with out her or would he risk his own life to save hers?
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,365 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 22 - Published: 6/21/2016 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia
The Trouble with Teaching by rcfrenchhorn33 reviews
AU: Aaron Hotchner is a doctoral student who finds himself and his position compromised as he falls in love with entrancing student, Penelope Garcia.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 18,007 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 24 - Updated: 5/30/2016 - Published: 3/28/2016 - A. Hotchner/Hotch, P. Garcia - Complete
Interrogation by Futureauthor2000 reviews
The entire team has been kidnapped. The unsubs want answers, but what happens when the truth isn't what they want to hear.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Crime/Suspense - Chapters: 5 - Words: 3,744 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 5/10/2016 - Published: 2/10/2016
Darkness In Daytime by Y wood U do that reviews
Derek and the BAU support Penelope through a medical crisis.
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 30,593 - Reviews: 111 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 62 - Updated: 5/1/2016 - Published: 3/13/2016 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia - Complete
After Effects by ddgorgeous reviews
When a case ends in tragedy, Morgan is accused of murder. With his marriage in shambles and his career nearly destroyed how will he survive even after everyone he loves turns their backs on him?
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 16,667 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 4/26/2016 - Published: 2/19/2016 - Complete
when I met you by morcia16 reviews
what happens we Derek is injured and he meets his nurse Penelope and shes in trouble and needs saving
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 19 - Words: 14,968 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 4/1/2016 - Published: 11/3/2015 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia
Abduction by bobbiejod reviews
Penelope disappeared without a trace and the team has not given up on the search for her. Will they ever find her? Will she be the same Penelope that they all love when they do? Rating has changed just to be on the safe side. Final chapter is up! Please Review!
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 23 - Words: 67,030 - Reviews: 178 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 80 - Updated: 3/29/2016 - Published: 10/7/2015 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia - Complete
College Days by squishy-asshat reviews
An AU where Penelope and Derek meet in college. I know this has most certainly been done before but I've decided to put my spin on it.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 11 - Words: 14,015 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 3/16/2016 - Published: 12/14/2015 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia
Wish You Were Here by FinnsKeeper reviews
"Please let this be a horrible dream." When the unthinkable happens, the team comes together to grieve. But there's always more to the story, and a mystery will have them searching for more than just answers.
Criminal Minds - Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy/Friendship - Chapters: 27 - Words: 37,868 - Reviews: 217 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 2/19/2016 - Published: 11/18/2015 - A. Hotchner/Hotch, D. Morgan, P. Garcia - Complete
Hotch On Ice by Skater3 reviews
Fate, destiny, call it what you will - It shows up unexpectedly and sometimes the results are – Incredible! Or – How Hotch learned to love getting cold feet.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 114 - Words: 84,368 - Reviews: 195 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 67 - Updated: 2/7/2016 - Published: 10/6/2015 - A. Hotchner/Hotch, P. Garcia, D. Rossi, OC - Complete
HAUNTS FROM THE PAST by snoochie76 reviews
He thought he was finally done with Carl. but oh how Morgan was wrong. Someone comes to avenge his father by hurting Morgan the worst way he knows how, Getting Penelope Garcia! (co written by snoochie76 and PolHop) TRIGGER WARNING (KIDNAPPING, RAPE, ABUSE, ASSAULT VERY DARK POINTS IN THIS STORY) PolHop YOU ARE DOING A AWESOME JOB HELPING ME BRING THIS STORY TO LIVE WE ROCK!
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 17 - Words: 20,695 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 2/7/2016 - Published: 7/1/2015 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia, Carl B., OC
Hallmark Holiday by PolHop reviews
This is my next Holiday story. What happens when Penelope finally decides to go after her own Hallmark Holiday happy ending? Will she finally get she has always wanted? **Rating Change**
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 12,520 - Reviews: 122 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 12/24/2015 - Published: 12/2/2015 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia - Complete
Misconceptions by PolHop reviews
When Derek perceives a situation between Penelope and a coworker all wrong, he must deal with consequences of his terrible actions. **CO-WRITTEN WITH EVGRRL09** We own nothing.
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 12,393 - Reviews: 133 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 55 - Updated: 11/7/2015 - Published: 9/2/2015 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia - Complete
Halloween Surprise by PolHop reviews
After accepting a challenge from Emily, JJ, and with the help of Reid. Penelope finally decides it's time to get what she has always wanted- even if it is only for one night. This is my mini Halloween story. A chapter will be posted everyday and the last on the 31st. This is a fluffy, fun story.
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,353 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 10/31/2015 - Published: 10/28/2015 - [D. Morgan, P. Garcia] - Complete
Desperate Proposal by ddgorgeous reviews
Morgan's relationship with Savannah is on the rocks. Will his next actions be for better or worse?
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 34,540 - Reviews: 193 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 76 - Updated: 10/28/2015 - Published: 4/13/2015 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia - Complete
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Past, Present, Future reviews
Garcia's past comes back to haunt her just as she embraces a future she never thought would be possible. **Runner-Up for Best Garcia/Morgan at the 2015 Profiler's Choice Awards**
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 57 - Words: 123,829 - Reviews: 440 - Favs: 169 - Follows: 215 - Updated: 9/7/2020 - Published: 10/17/2015 - [P. Garcia, D. Morgan] A. Hotchner/Hotch, Jennifer J./JJ
A Rose Among the Weeds reviews
(AU) Penelope never knew her real identity until Derek Morgan entered her life. She must now accept her legacy and teach Derek the meaning of true love while fighting the forces that seek to destroy what they each hold dear.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 21,359 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 2/9/2018 - Published: 5/1/2016 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia
His Angel, Her Hero reviews
An old enemy resurfaces. What happens when he discovers both of his targets work together in the FBI?
Criminal Minds - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 23 - Words: 41,825 - Reviews: 206 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 104 - Updated: 2/9/2018 - Published: 11/29/2015 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia
Rossi's Reprisal reviews
A little after-the-show continuation of the season 8 episode, "The Wheels on the Bus." One-shot. Rated "T" because this ain't no little kiddie show.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,818 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Published: 1/29/2018 - D. Rossi, Kevin L. - Complete
1-in-4 reviews
It's so easy to write stories with the HEA that we all love but life isn't like that. I'm as guilty as the next hopeless romantic writer but what if our favorite couple is 1-in-4? AU, based on real events. Rated "T" because I'm a potty mouth although I kept it mostly clean. Some health-related stuff but not gory.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,399 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 3/20/2016 - Published: 2/2/2016 - D. Morgan, P. Garcia