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Kestrel - Hunting Grounds by Miranda Fave    Rated: T    Liked  Reviews (263) 
Summary: Past Featured Story

The USS Kestrel, an aging Miranda class, serving as part of the Border Service has the thankless task of patrolling some of the murkier corners of the Federation. As the seat of Federation power in a dangerous and wild region of space, the Kestrel acts to paraphrase her firebrand captain, Captain Gregory McGregor, as the rule and the law, the line in the sand, the first and last line of defense for the Federation.

"So we can't be calling in the cavalry at the drop of a hat. We are the cavalry. We stand the line, we duke it out, we shout them down, we clean their windscreens, and we set out the welcome mat. It's not all bad you know."

This is the first story featuring the ramshackle, rough and ready crew of the Kestrel. I'd call them an unorthodox crew but hey isn't every crew unorthodox in their own way!

Led by the acerbic, sarcastic, bombastic, over the top, pain-in-the-ass, coarse and unprofessional Captain Gregory McGregor. Just the type of behaviour to get stuff on the border done! There's no time for Jean-Luc's niceties here!

The Border Dogs might be seen as the ‘poor cousins' of the Fleet and the Miranda might be seen as the ‘Ford pick-up of Starfleet' but the Kestrel in the humble opinion of her Captain shows the Fleeters how to do things the proper way.

 


Chapters: 55    Table of Contents
Categories: Expanded Universes
Characters: Cartwright, Molly, Ensemble Cast - USS Kestrel, McGregor, Gregory
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Humor, Mystery
Warnings: Adult Language, Character Death
 Series: Kestrel
Completed: No    Word count: 149473    Read Count: 312988
[Report This] Published: 28 Mar 2009 Updated: 14 Apr 2011
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 15 Jul 2009 Title: Chapter 24: 'The Kestrel spreads her wings'

SO now he stole a shuttle? I am constantly amazed at this man's ability to continue to have his way with whatever or whoever's out there. It really is something. :D

Author's Response:

Acquired with expedition,  Anna! He merely likes to save on the red tape, really he's being efficient and kind in many ways, ha ha! Besides, even with a mission shuttle, I think Georgetown will be only to happy to see the back of McGregor. And why does McGregor get away with this sort of stuff? Hmmm ...

Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 15 Jul 2009 Title: Chapter 25: 'The C.O.B.'

Ouch. It was going so well with lightening the mood slightly, and then bam -- Sebastian! Ow, poor baby. I've gotta say, you're doing a superb job of maintaining the mood throughout this. I'm not even sure how you do it. But that feeling of nervousness that comes with the fisrt mission/flight/launch whatever, it just doesn't go away. This painstaking process of settling into any collective that had been fine and blossoming without you and the different approaches different people have for that.

Obviously, Jex is the most comfortable with conditioning, but I'm pleased that she, too, has something to be worried about. Gives her a more humane touch, and I think she needed it. Noah -- well, this guy's wound up so tightly, he's gonna break if he doesn't find a way to relax soon. Maybe exhale every once in a while. LOL. Sebastian, now that's a story still in store, can't say where he's headed yet. Intriguing.

And did I mention I think every ship should have a bar? :D

Author's Response:

Great feedback Anna. Love the bit about Jex, Sebastain and Noah and where they are at. Again much thanks for reviewing. The mood is something that happens I think more by accident and cnojured more by how the characters react and what they emote. Everything for all concerned, no matter how experienced, has to be up in the air and in flux. Especially trying to make friends and get settled in. I can't imagine it is too over night and settled.

And yeah - every ship should have a bar!

Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 15 Jul 2009 Title: Chapter 26: 'Sleeping With the Enemy'

So, uh, why does this man serve in Starfleet anyway? I get the feeling he'd be worshiped with the Orions. ::snicker::

Author's Response:

LOL! Better he serves in it than against it, is probably Starfleet's thinking on the score.

Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 15 Jul 2009 Title: Chapter 27: 'Dirt Side'

Oh, God, poor kid. It's not like I don't wanna smack him myself by this point for continuing to be so naive, but still. Being everybody's punching bag like this... Ouch. ::winces::

Nice world building there. Starfleet border patrol is obviously a very different line of work than what we're used to seeing. This reminded me a little of 'Gambit' in TNG, only more realistic and gritty. And Molly of course is priceless! :D

P.S. I say sell him! Need the information anyway. ;-)

Author's Response:

Border patrol is the dirty end of the stick - or viewed as such by many in the fleet. But only cos they do have to deal with the dirtier, grittier side of things. But I have to say, I like roilling in te dirt with these guys. A lot of fun.

Molly is priceless! Thank you for thinking so.

As for our punching bag, when he continues to be a little whiney it is hard not to want to smack him. Maybe McGregor had a point? No? Yes? P.S. I think McGregor might be rubbing off on you a little if you condone the selling. ;)

Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 15 Jul 2009 Title: Chapter 28: 'Not to Dwell on Matters'

Oh la la! More intrigue! Molly still rullllllzzzz! :D

Author's Response:

Yay. And thanks!

Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 15 Jul 2009 Title: Chapter 29: 'Second Chances'

Wow. That shook me up pretty badly. In a good way I mean, but still. Talk about adding drama. I mean the real thing. Wow. Still, even in the midst of all this, the line about the sold counselor cracked me up. Hope she's doing fine, wherever she is. ;-)

Way cool writing. I'm awed. :)

Author's Response:

Aw Anna. Mega thanks and mega blush. And glad it was real thing drama. I think it had to be and I fervently hoped it would be with McGregor and Molly butting heads. When two such personalities come up against each other [and no doubts they probably often do do so but this time on a serious one to one front] it had to amount to something and be tight. So I'm glad that in your opinion [which I hold dearly] you thought it worked out ok. I'm awed by you. Much thanks and appreciation.

Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 28 Jul 2009 Title: Chapter 30: 'By the Cat's Whiskers'

Nice job on the hand-to-hand combat description, those could get tricky sometimes. McGregor certainly has a flair for the dramatic. LOL. Nice update. ;-) It's an interesting planet, to say the least.

Author's Response:

I think in McGregor's book, there's no point doing something unless you can do it in a dramatic way! ;)

Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 28 Jul 2009 Title: Chapter 31: 'Trekkie Brekkie - the way to start your day'

Oh, and a new face, apart from T'Vel. You're really good at keeping things going, you know. ;-) Waiting for more. ;-)

Author's Response:

I think that's most of the faces now. Now we just need to get to know them a little better! More coming ... thanks again Anna.

Q, Interrupted by Alara Rogers    Rated: M    Liked  Reviews (3) 
Summary: Q2 tells the story of the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to Q, from the POV of James T. Kirk. Features genderswapped Q trying to go incognito and Trelane as time-displaced small child Q Jr. Humor.
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Crossovers, Original Series, Next Generation
Characters: Kirk, James T., Q
Genre: Het, Humor, Romance
Warnings: Adult Situations
 Series: None
Completed: Yes    Word count: 3121    Read Count: 1478
[Report This] Published: 02 Apr 2009 Updated: 02 Apr 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed Liked
Date: 29 Apr 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Entire Story

Okay, I had to pick myself from the floor a couple of times while reading this. ::grins still from ear to ear:: Hilarious. Thank you! :D

Rank Has No Privileges by SLWalker    Rated: K+    Liked  Reviews (8) 
Summary:

(2249) - What good is rank, really, when you're part of the same family? Written for the 'Orders Be Damned' challenge; way out of context, obviously.
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Original Series
Characters: Corrigan, Andrew (Corry), Scott, Montgomery (Scotty)
Genre: General
Warnings: None
 Series: Arc of the Wolf: Below Fifty South, Arc of the Wolf
Completed: Yes    Word count: 1163    Read Count: 1457

[Report This] Published: 04 Apr 2009 Updated: 04 Apr 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed Liked
Date: 04 Apr 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Corry and Scotty would have stolen my heart if you haven't already.;-) This is unbelievably sweet, but in all the good ways. ;-)

Author's Response: I'm glad I beat 'em to it. :D Thank you.

The Empty Chessboard by Gumnut    Rated: K+      Reviews (5) 
Summary: He had lost so much.
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Original Series
Characters: Kirk, James T., Spock
Genre: Friendship
Warnings: None
 Series: None
Completed: Yes    Word count: 2477    Read Count: 2469
[Report This] Published: 06 Apr 2009 Updated: 06 Apr 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 06 Apr 2009 Title: Chapter 1: The Empty Chessboard

I had to smile at the story notes, I admit, but not in any bad ways.:) I think the beauty of this story -- and the beauty of the relationship itself -- is that it does not have to necessarily be defined to be appreciated. It's beautiful, it's complex, and it doesn't need any labels. There is so much pain between them in the movie era that moments like the one you're describing here must be treasured. I know that I'm using this word way too much here, but this story is beautiful. Painfully so. Thank you for sharing.

My Father, My Son by Samuel Pengraff    Rated: K      Reviews (6) 
Summary:

With the Defiant still in orbit, a visitor from the planet below has secretly beamed up to give Odo something that he had always denied himself.


Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Deep Space Nine
Characters: Odo
Genre: Drama
Warnings: None
 Series: None
Completed: Yes    Word count: 808    Read Count: 2636
[Report This] Published: 10 Apr 2009 Updated: 10 Apr 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 22 May 2009 Title: Chapter 1: My Father, My Son

A neat paradox, intriguing! And a very in-character piece for Odo, one can practically hear his voice. Well done!

Author's Response:

Thank you, Anna.

The story was a bit of a departure for me, in a number of ways. I recently criticized someone else’s story for having what I thought was excessive dialog without proper attribution. I thought it was confusing. With this story I find myself eating my own un-attributed words, as I found the spare dialog necessary for creating Odo’s voice. I’m not sure why it works, it just does.

An adventure, this writing is.

Sam.

Abigail by SLWalker    Rated: K+      Reviews (1) 
Summary: (2246) - Abigail Hanson finds herself in a place she didn't expect.


Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Original Series
Characters: Corrigan, Andrew (Corry), Hanson, Abigail
Genre: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language
 Series: Arc of the Wolf: True Bearings, Arc of the Wolf
Completed: Yes    Word count: 1761    Read Count: 1723
[Report This] Published: 20 Apr 2009 Updated: 20 Apr 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 27 Apr 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

"Wow. Really?" -- "Yeah, really." Now, why doesn't it happen to me every other day? LOL. I don't think I ever told you what I think of her. The point is, I understand her way more than I'd like to.;-) And that's scary. ;-)

Author's Response: Someday, I'll get a chance to really make her shine. Thank you!

Scientific apparatus by Gumnut    Rated: K+    Liked  Reviews (8) 
Summary: Sometimes you understand more than you know.
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Original Series
Characters: Spock
Genre: Friendship
Warnings: None
 Series: None
Completed: Yes    Word count: 1912    Read Count: 1779
[Report This] Published: 20 Apr 2009 Updated: 20 Apr 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 20 Apr 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Scientific apparatus

Intriguing. I'm not sure if it fits the challenge, but it was an intriguing story indeed. What has he bought? Why? For whom? Is it legal? LOL. We don't get an answer till the last possible moment, and it keeps the tension very much alive. Well done. ;-)

Stand And Wait by IntrepidSovereign    Rated: K    Liked  Reviews (7) 
Summary: Commander Sydney Satterwhite, formerly of the USS Toledo, reflects on the past and the future as she waits for her next assignment.
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Expanded Universes
Characters: Satterwhite, Sydney, Sutek
Genre: General
Warnings: None
 Series: Tales Of The Storyteller
Completed: Yes    Word count: 1937    Read Count: 1522
[Report This] Published: 27 Apr 2009 Updated: 28 Apr 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed Liked
Date: 29 Apr 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Oh my God. I adored this! Incredibly poignant tale, and I don't know about the others, but I like Sutek very much and I think he's doing an excellent job at training young officers. There were several moments here that made my day, and "Impressive" was one of them. God, it's really beautiful.

I love your style, easy flowing, weaving words with casual elegance, without distracting the reader from the essentials. The humor, the irony. Pretty painting words, too, for I could easily see certain scenes as if I was watching them, not reading.

I'd love to see more of this storyline. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story!

Author's Response: Wow! Thanks for reading! :) I was hoping Sutek didn't come across too strongly; I really enjoy working with him and I'm learning more about him everyday. He was supposed to be only a backstory character, but he demanded his time in the sun and his development exploded. You'll be seeing more of him, fairly soon if I stop being lazy! As for the storyline, this is just the beginning. :)

Send-Off by IntrepidSovereign    Rated: K    Liked  Reviews (6) 
Summary: There is one thing left for Sydney Satterwhite to do before making the next major step in her career...but she can't bring herself to do it. A follow-up to "Stand And Wait".
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Expanded Universes
Characters: Satterwhite, Sydney, Sutek
Genre: General
Warnings: None
 Series: Tales Of The Storyteller
Completed: Yes    Word count: 1804    Read Count: 1385
[Report This] Published: 07 May 2009 Updated: 07 May 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed Liked
Date: 22 May 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Loved it! God, you do write this pair so well! You know, I know almost nothing about them and yet I feel like I know so much. It is a tribute to your writing skill, no doubt. Thank you for sharing this, so sweet, so right. Great job!

Author's Response: You're quite welcome! :)

Forty-Eight by SLWalker    Rated: M      Reviews (15) 
Summary: (2248) - Off into space at the beginning of the Four Years War, Scotty remains an ensign on the Denevan run, seemingly out of the action and away from the front lines. But a side-swipe from a battle sends him to take up another kind of war, much closer to home.
Chapters: 18    Table of Contents
Categories: Original Series
Characters: Corrigan, Andrew (Corry), Scott, Montgomery (Scotty)
Genre: Family
Warnings: Adult Language
 Series: Arc of the Wolf: Below Forty South, Arc of the Wolf
Completed: Yes    Word count: 35041    Read Count: 31901
[Report This] Published: 07 May 2009 Updated: 13 Mar 2023
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 19 May 2009 Title: Chapter 7: Part V.

::sighs:: I know this is going to sound cruel. But you have to continue. I know you know it. But however hard it may come, don't leave them there. Please.

Author's Response: I won't. Thanks for the comment!

Echoes by Gumnut    Rated: K+    Liked  Reviews (8) 
Summary: He dared not wish them away.
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Original Series
Characters: Kirk, James T.
Genre: None
Warnings: None
 Series: None
Completed: Yes    Word count: 565    Read Count: 1703
[Report This] Published: 08 May 2009 Updated: 08 May 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed Liked
Date: 08 May 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Echoes

Phenomenal. Deep, not sentimental or anything, but very poignant and 100% in character. Thank you.

Author's Response: Aw, thanks. I feel much better about it now. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. Nutty (who should have been working, but was writing instead)

Dealing With It by IntrepidSovereign    Rated: K+    Liked  Reviews (7) 
Summary: Sydney grapples with a painful event from her past. Some dark humor at work here. Response to Mistral's Signature Challenge.
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Expanded Universes
Characters: Satterwhite, Sydney, Sutek
Genre: Tragedy
Warnings: None
 Series: Tales Of The Storyteller
Completed: Yes    Word count: 950    Read Count: 1352
[Report This] Published: 08 May 2009 Updated: 08 May 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 21 May 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Dealing With It

Very well done! You know, it was a punch in the guts even despite the warning of the challenge and all that, it's just the kind of thing you don't expect. And the real mastery of the author who can pull that within so closely defined parameteres. And the humor, excatly that kind of gallows humor that is so slicing, rendered it additional thrill. Great job, thank you for sharing!

Author's Response: Thanks for reading! :)

The Other Half Of Me by IntrepidSovereign    Rated: K    Liked  Reviews (6) 
Summary: Dr. Savannah Satterwhite celebrates her sister Sydney's promotion. Companion story to "Send-Off".
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Expanded Universes
Characters: Satterwhite, Sydney, Sutek
Genre: Family
Warnings: None
 Series: Tales Of The Storyteller
Completed: Yes    Word count: 1101    Read Count: 1624
[Report This] Published: 12 May 2009 Updated: 12 May 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 22 May 2009 Title: Chapter 1: The Other Half Of Me

Another great piece! So full of sister's pride, it's smashing. LOL. Nicely done. ;-)

Author's Response: Thanks! :)

The Order by IntrepidSovereign    Rated: K      Reviews (4) 
Summary: The word comes down from on high: Ensign Sydney Satterwhite is being assigned to the Pennsylvania. She just doesn't know it yet...
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Expanded Universes
Characters: Satterwhite, Sydney, Sutek
Genre: General
Warnings: None
 Series: Tales Of The Storyteller
Completed: Yes    Word count: 248    Read Count: 1270
[Report This] Published: 16 May 2009 Updated: 16 May 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 22 May 2009 Title: Chapter 1: The Order

I think I'm in love with Sutek. LOL. This guy... er, sorry, this Vulcan has a great sense of humor. :D Neat job!

Author's Response: Two words and people are falling in love with him? I don't know what he'd say to that! :lol

Thanks for reading! :)

The Beat Goes On by Rocky    Rated: K    Liked  Reviews (6) 
Summary: "This is a story that has been told hundreds of times, and will be told for hundreds more."
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Crossovers
Characters: None
Genre: IDIC
Warnings: None
 Series: None
Completed: Yes    Word count: 1267    Read Count: 1791
[Report This] Published: 19 May 2009 Updated: 19 May 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed Liked
Date: 19 May 2009 Title: Chapter 1: The Beat Goes On

Fantastic. Fabulous. Phenomenal.
Thank you.

Author's Response: You're welcome *g*.

Zephyr by Rocky    Rated: K    Liked  Reviews (6) 
Summary: Janeway returns to New Earth.
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Voyager
Characters: Janeway, Kathryn
Genre: Drama
Warnings: Character Death
 Series: None
Completed: Yes    Word count: 7913    Read Count: 2075
[Report This] Published: 19 May 2009 Updated: 19 May 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 19 May 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Zephyr

A very sad but very well written story. I have always sympathized with Janeway, with her redoubtable spirit, and you have captured it here perfectly. That also was one of the best episodes charcter-wise in VOY, and it makes such perfect sense that in the end that place is where she returns.

Thank you for sharing.

Author's Response: Janeway has always been my favorite Trek character, and I'm glad you think I did right by her. Thanks for your feedback.

The Trouble With Diplomacy by Rocky    Rated: K    Liked  Reviews (10) 
Summary: Hoshi helps Archer prepare for an important meeting with the Klingons.
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Enterprise
Characters: Archer, Jonathan, Sato, Hoshi
Genre: Humor
Warnings: None
 Series: None
Completed: Yes    Word count: 425    Read Count: 1899
[Report This] Published: 21 May 2009 Updated: 21 May 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 21 May 2009 Title: Chapter 1: The Trouble With Diplomacy

Yes, I believe the Klingon High Council is going to absolutely never forget him. LOL. Nice one!

Author's Response: And you wonder why the Empire and the Federation maintained hostilities for so many years...

Realpolitik by Lavanya Six    Rated: K+    Liked  Reviews (6) 
Summary: Nero blamed the Federation for his people's misfortune. But what if his assumption wasn't entirely unfounded?
Chapters: 1    Table of Contents
Categories: Alternate Original Series, Deep Space Nine, Crossovers
Characters: None
Genre: Drama
Warnings: None
 Series: None
Completed: Yes    Word count: 2148    Read Count: 2006
[Report This] Published: 22 May 2009 Updated: 22 May 2009
Reviewer: Anna Amuse Signed
Date: 22 May 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Realpolitik

That's a very interesting insight into the heart of the Federation politics. Smooth combination of characters and series. Well done.:-)