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Penname: Shannondoah [Contact]
Real name: Shannon Bean
Status: Member
Member Since: 10/07/07
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Beta-reader: Yes

I've been hooked on Supernatural from the pilot episode. I've always liked horror.  Give me the good old fashioned goosebumps on your skin, lock the door of your car, afraid to go into your house kind of terror.  And Supernatural gives me a weekly booster shot.

I started writing with the encouragement (and nagging) of ShinyWinchesterGun. My second story became part of series thanks to the support (and threats) of other new-found friends on the site, Glyconut and Synera.

But I think my real passion is reading.  There are so many amazing stories!  And I leave a review for every chapter I read.  The author has put so much of herself/himself into that chapter that I feel it's only fair to reward their good work.  I believe reviews help writers to progress, give encouragement, and determine our Top Tens.    

The great thing I've found on this site as opposed to other sites I've visited, is that the people here truly care about each other. They lend support, ideas and kicks in the pants when you need it. I've made lasting friends of all ages and from nearly every continent here. This is my online home.

 

I'm honored and thrilled to have been voted the Runner Up in 2009 UnGen awards.  Thanks to everyone who gave me a try and read one of my stories. 

 

Second Chance Series

Sangre Vital

Unholy Union

Together In Death

Valley of Fire

The Legend of Sara Jane

Collateral Damage

Find the Razor, Trace the Vein 

 

 


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Reviews by Shannondoah
 
Summary: Past Featured StoryAfter a fight with Dean, Sam is left to wonder if his brother would be better off without him.
Categories: General Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Completed: Yes Word count: 38555
[Report This] Published: 08/03/07 Updated: 25/04/07


Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 06/09/07 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

I've wondered quite a bit about the type of girl Dean Winchester would settle down with (not that he'd ever really settle down).  I think in his case it would be the old opposites attract.  I think she'd be strong, adventurous, intelligent and beautiful like Dean, but also kind, gentle and fairly religious.  Alicia sounds like this---Dean's perfect mate! 

I like that Sam answers Layla just by saying Dean is Dean and that she completely understands that.  It shows both people know him well enough.

How sweet---Sam offering to be Jake's big brother.



Author's Response:

Thanks Shannondoah!

I thought Alicia would be good for Dean as well...he needed a friend and if I was a big romance person, maybe I would have done something more with it. But she created that perfect balance for him.

I loved having Layla in here and I feel she does know Dean pretty well, or can at least get a good read on him.

I think somewhere in Sam's mind, he always wanted to be a big brother and repay what Dean's done for him.

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 06/09/07 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9

It's awful that Dean gets killed, but I get why---and I know Sam will choose to live and he and Dean will live happily ever after (sort of).

Author's Response:

Thanks Shannondoah!

It was sad and I was emotional as I was writing that, but I love that you got why I did it.

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 06/09/07 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

*no words only tears*

Author's Response:

Thanks Shannondah...

I think I need to give you a big hug...*hugs*

Thank you so much for reading this and letting me know what you think. I'm really touched by this and I really appreciate it.

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 06/09/07 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Marvelous story! 

My favorite line is when Dean says to Sam, "I think you've reached the big boy age."  What a hoot!

 



Author's Response:

Thanks again, Shannondoah!

I am thrilled you enjoyed this and read it all the way through in one night! *Smiles*

I thought I needed a little humor at the end...glad you like it!

 
Summary: And then after those brief seconds pass, you're back in your body.  You feel suffocated and immediately gasp for air, your eyes shooting open in panic.  Missing scene from IMTOD.
Categories: One Shots Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 748
[Report This] Published: 09/03/07 Updated: 09/03/07


Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 14/09/07 Title: Chapter 1: Suffocating to Breathe

A very touching moment between brothers.  I especially like the no chikc flick moments and their fond nicknames.

 
Summary:

He turned, expertly masking the mass of unshed tears and unspoken fears that threatened so very much to burst from his usually strong and controlled person. Expressionless in every aspect save for his eyes, his gaze met Anna Walker’s. A silent message was communicated.

He knew she was telling him first. He appreciated it.

He knew she was asking his permission to say it aloud. He gave it.

He knew he would never be grateful to anyone more than he was to her now. He silently told her so.

He knew she understood.

Their mutual gazes broke apart, and Dean continued to clean his prized guns as Anna relayed the series of events that took place that day at the hospital to Sammy.

Dean knew his younger brother would cry.


Categories: General, Romance, Action Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: Through The Dimensions
Chapters: 18 Completed: Yes Word count: 48131
[Report This] Published: 13/03/07 Updated: 20/07/07


Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 01/10/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Oh my stars!  What an amazing first chapter!  I love your expressive, descriptive writing style!  I'm already hooked!

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 01/10/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

I like the beginning when you add to the list of Dean's emotions.  I also like the hint about Supernatural and that Anna reaffirmed she wasn't possessed and expectd Sam to believe her.

Can't wait to read on!

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 01/10/07 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Very good!  I love Anna's sense of humor and the way she teases the boys.  Go get 'em!

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 01/10/07 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Wow!  This just keeps getting better!

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

This is great!  So exciting!  I enjoy the different viewpoints.

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

With you I need to expect the unexpected!  Great job!

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Oh yeah!  A girl putting Metallicar through her paces!  Now that's a Mastercard moment!

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Oh yeah!  A girl putting Metallicar through her paces!  Now that's a Mastercard moment!

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Love the arguement!  Dean needs a woman who will put him in his place occasionally.  I like watching the two of them through Sam's point of view.

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9

Love the playfulness of this chapter.  You have a good balbance between serious and light-hearted chapters.

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

I'm loving Anna more and more.  the fact that she doesn't drink, but doesn't mind that Dean does makes me want him to marry her!  She's perfect for him!

It has to be a strange dimension if there's a McDonald's out of business there.



Author's Response: I have to say, I love reading you reviews - you please me so!

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Now that's an evil cliff hanger!!! 

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Ugh!  Another cliff hanger!

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Another excellent chapter!  Your writing style flows so easily.

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14

7 1/2 percent less good looking?  Naw, couldn't be.  The exchange of necklaces is so cute.

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15

Wow!  And their room number is 22!

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16

*speechless*

Author's Response: And that, my friend, makes it all worthwhile. That reaction is why I write this stuff.

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17

Excellent!  I love the role reversal of the two brothers.

 
Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 02/10/07 Title: Chapter 18: Epilogue

Oh my stars!  Incredible!

 
Summary:

Mary only said one word.

"Dean."


Categories: General, One Shots, Drabbles, Misc Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 472
[Report This] Published: 14/03/07 Updated: 15/03/07


Reviewer: Shannondoah Signed
Date: 14/09/07 Title: Chapter 1: First Impression

I read this piece after the second piece so my review may be strange. 

I like that you repeated certain phrases at the beginning and the end of both pieces.

Once again, you've captured the overflowing emotions of a father.  Amazing job!



Author's Response: I'm really happy that you saw the stuff repeated in both stopries - I purposely wanted them to be similar, so that the significance of both was almost mirrored. Both were defining moments in John's life and for Dean's future. :)