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Penname: Janger [Contact]
Real name: Jane Gurr
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Member Since: 14/08/07
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Hi

Well, I figured it was time I put something up on my profile...

My name is Jane I live and work in the UK just outside London, in Essex. I'm a 45 year old mum to two beautiful teenage daughters. I work term times as a Learning Support Assistant at an adult college, supporting 16 - 19 year old mechanics with both literacy and numeracy - which I have done for the last five years, (I'm getting pretty good at fixing my car by now as a bonus). It is a job which I love dearly. We have an insane border collie called Gypsy and two rabbits and three guinea pigs.

Before becoming a mum, I spent fourteen years in the British Womens Royal Naval Service as a communicator (Radio Operator), where I met and married my soon to be ex-husband. I loved every moment of my naval career and it gave me the opportunity to try many wonderful and exciting activities (rifle shooting, abseiling, adventure camps, canoeing, orienteering, survival courses, first aid and expedititon leadership to name but a few).

I have been writing Supernatural fiction for about nine months, but have been reading, betaing and reviewing for about a year and a half. I moderate on The Vaults Forum (SPNV) and am an Admin on the Everything Supernatural Forum, where I can be found under my other pename IMPALADREAMS.  I have many stories in the pipeline but time constraints, as ever, get in the way. They will all, hopefully, get finished eventually.

Writing is something I have always wanted to do, but until I discovered the world of Supernatural and fanfiction I have never had the confidence to go ahead and just do it. However, it has become a very important part of my life and I have made some wonderful friends through it - you know who you are guys!!  This wonderful Winchester World that we play in is one of my favourite forms of escapism, and both reading and writing in it has helped me through some really rough times over the last year or so. 

I meet up about 4/5 times a year with a small group of similarly obsessed Supernatural fans at the Hilton Paddington.  We get together for laptop screensaver idolisation, general lusting over the boys (Dean in particular), quizzes/competitions and total Supernatural Saturation.  It's great fun and if anyone is living in the UK or visiting at the time of our meets (dates posted up on the Vaults) we would love to see you there.  It's small, friendly and great fun. 

I am totally devoted to Supernatural (even when the story arc is getting so dark) and I love both the boys, but am definately a Dean girl. I love reading and writing hurt, angsty Dean and caring, sharing Sam.

I co-wrote The Twelve Saves of Christmas - which was posted on here by birdie. We are currently working on the follow on story (a much darker fic) entitled, To My Brother I Am Bound.   I have recently joined the E/O drabble challenge over on Fanfiction and am discovering a whole new way of writing.

So that's about it for starters. Thanks for reading. Jane


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Summary: An upper crust witch wants revenge on a certain hunter, or perhaps his boys....
Categories: Wee!chester Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 13 Completed: Yes Word count: 28623
[Report This] Published: 04/11/07 Updated: 16/01/08


Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 12/01/08 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11 To The Rescue?

I loved the way John was chopping his way through that coven and then the short but sweet meeting with Derrick!!  I hope Abigail isn't going to make it too far though, as I don't like the sound of all that carving into Dean. 

I was just getting ready for a nice happy rescue and reunion and you go and drop a burning beam onto John's head, just couldn't resist another cliffie huh?  Great stuff.

Beautiful line "John flung himself over Dean's body, curled protectively over his child as the debris hissed into his back."  Nice to see the terrified Dad side of John, willing to face anything to save his boys but too scared to approach the still body of Dean, in case his worst fears are realised.

Please update soon, you can't leave them smouldering away for too long.  Jane

 



Author's Response: Figure you know John long enough, you're just gonna have those days when ya want to hit him in the head.  I'm a closet John fan though, what can I say, so I'll have to rescue the both of them.  Somewhere under there he really is a terrified Dad.  So glad you enjoed this chapter, the next one is going up in an hour or two actually, so it may be available to read later tonight.  Thank you!

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 13/01/08 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12 Straight Through

Yeah, they're out!!  Poor Dean must still be thinking that John doesn't know that Sammy's dead, he'll be piling up the guilt as he lies there.  I hope it'll help speed up his recovery when he finds out Sam's just fine, cause they're going to have to make a run for it before CPS get back on the scene.....lol!

Your description of the escape from the fire was terrifying, I could almost hear those flames crackling all around.  Deans' blind faith in his dad and his struggle to obey the orders to move were made all the more powerful when his body just gave out at the end.

There's certainly no tomatoes from me, the more chapters the merrier as far as this story goes.  Another wonderful update.  Jane



Author's Response: Glad you could hear the fire, spent a bit on that and wasn't sure if it was over done.  Guilt piling is sort of a Winchester family tradition - laugh - and Dean's probably hte best at it.  More soon, thanks for the review!

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 16/01/08 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13 Mummy Wrap

Ahh, all safely back together again, such a feeling of contentment when the boys were chilling together in the garden.

It's been a real pleasure to follow this story through to the end, and the thought of a sequel later is the icing on the cake!!

I loved the scene in the hospital where Dean is just regaining consciousness, such a pleasant change to see John as a worried, caring Dad.  As always Deans first thoughts with Sam, I was cheering away when he found out that Sam was alive and well.

Thank you so much for a beautifully written, thrilling insight into the boys early years.  Jane



Author's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed the tale. I thought they'd earned that little break in the garden - can't last, but everybody ought to get a few minutes, right?  A few writing tasks before the sequel, but I'll get there soon, promise.  Thanks, Angela

 
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Categories: Orphan Characters: None
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Series: supernatural, The Others, The Others, Creature Feature, love or hate?, what will dean do ?, love or hate?, Strange Angels, Strange Angels, Winchester Single Shots, Winchester Single Shots
Chapters: 0 Completed: No Word count: 0
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[Report This] Published: 31/12/69 Updated: 31/12/69


Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 09/11/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Oh deep joy, not just a story but a whole virtual season from you, this is just too good - early Christmas pressie!!

Well, it's off to an intriguing start, I'm hooked.  Dean reprieved and dealing with the head honcho.  Poor Sam tied up and drugged with all the demons from hell after him, thinking that Dean's dead.  The boys split up and Dean without his car for six months.  This is going to be one exciting ride - or should I say, walk!!

Looking forward to the next one.  Thanks  Jane



Author's Response: hey janger!! so thrilled that you like the idea of a virtual season!! Yeah, definitely not good that the boys are split up for that long of time, lots of bad things can haappen in that time!! thanks so much for reading and for the great review!! bambers;)

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 11/11/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Oh what a clever twist! 

Poor Dean, he's managed to upset an archangel, a fellow guardian and the Child of Hope thinks he looks 'kinda mean' - no credit cards, no car and no Sam.  Well at least he's not been dragged down to hell!!

I love the way the story's going.  Thanks  J.



Author's Response: hey, janger!! so glad you liked the twist!! lol, Dean is not having an easy time of it so far and things are just bound to go down hill from here!! lol!! thanks so much for reading!! bambers;)

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 11/11/07 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Beautifully done.  Sam's desperation just rolls off the page.  I can't wait to see where this depressed, beligerent and hung-over Sam ends up.

Jax seems like someone with a deep, dark and not too happy past.  Will he be teaming up with Sam?  It would be interesting to see Sam as the older partner.

Looking forward to the next one....Thanks J.



Author's Response: hey, janger!! thanks so much!! thrilled you thought i did a good job with Sam's loss!! Jax's past was definitely not good, so it should be intersting to see how he and Sam relate to each other along the way!! thanks again for reading!! bambers;)

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 14/11/07 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Oh, I think Jax could be just what a grieving Sam needs, that "My brother's dead" must have hurt.  I guess they both need each other.

I love the idea of Sam taking Jax under his wing, training up a new hunter, particularly as he's shaping up to be as snarky and smart-mouthed as Dean.  I loved the dialogue with Bobby, very funny.

I Love where the story's going.. on to the next chapter.  Thanks. Jane



Author's Response: hey janger!! yeah, think Jax will really help Sam out a lot along the way!! i'm so thrilled you like the idea of Sam teaching jax to be hunter!! thanks so much for reading and all the awesome reviews!! bambers;)

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 14/11/07 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Another delightful chapter, Dean trying to break the ice with Joshua was painful, what a splendid nickname Jay came up with... lol!!

It's good to see protective big brother Dean coming to the fore and resorting to his usual money turning tricks. 

I reckon Dean will eventually grow on Michael, I mean how can you resist the guy??  Well, assuming that is, that he can overcome the minor problem of misplacing the Chosen One.

Great update!  Thanks Jane

 

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 14/11/07 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Wow, you have some real major league players popping in for a bit of heavenly intervention.  I love the way your Archangels are such instantly imposing, powerful characters.....I think Sam needs a bit of a faith and hope boost about now!!

So much pain and anguish at the start, where Sam's using Jax as a punchbag and Jax is goading him on, a much darker chapter than their previous one together.  Jax has certainly got some guts and a familiar stubborn loyalty to not give up on his brother. 

I am so looking forward to the next update.....Thanks.  Jane

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 15/11/07 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Poor Dean, his self-esteem must be hitting some all time lows!!  I loved the line,  "Right about now, I'm kinda hopin' they all did."  Well, at least he's got a new car!!  I guess Dean's in for a pretty rough ride, what with Rowan Shade (love the name!!) and Lucifer himself after him and his amulet....At least Jay seems to be sleeping through it all.

Some really big stakes at play here, what with invincible vampires and bringing the world to its knees, I hope Dean manages to stay attached to that amulet.

Great update..... sooo looking forward to the next one.  J.



Author's Response: hey, janger...yeah, dean is probably kicking himself right about now what with Michael there when he loses joshua...glad you like Rowan's name!! thanks for reading!! bambers;)

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 19/11/07 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

I do like the thought of Gabriel being a bartender!!

Poor Jax, he really has had a rough time of it.  I'm so pleased Sam came to apologise to him, they both need each other and it's not in Sam to be mean for too long.

Thanks. Jane



Author's Response: lol...yeah, it is kinda fun to think of Gabriel tending bar!! yeah, Sam just can't be mean for that long, it's just not in him!! thanks so much for reading!! bambers;)

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 19/11/07 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9

I was so pleased when Jax finally hit that tin can...The poor boy needs a bit of a break - he is so very endearing, I loved the Mr Miyagi comment!!...lol

I'm really enjoying the way you're building up the tension in the relationship, with Sam and Bobby trying to keep Jax at arms length so they don't have to let themsleves get close to him.

All the training/fight scenes have been very vivid and convincing, you can really feel all those aches and pains.... Looking forward to the next one. Jane



Author's Response: hey janger!! lol, yeah, it was nice that jax finally hit the tin can!! so thrilled to hear you find him endearing and are enjoying watching their relationship develop!! lol, yeah, feel bad for jax what with Sam kicking his butt constantly!! thanks so much for reading!! bambers;)

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 21/11/07 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

Oh, the plot thickens!!  Deals with vampires to protect Sammy, I'm getting bad vibes about this one - but I guess if it gets Joshua back and keeps Sam safe.  I can see Lucifer isn't really going to appreciate the finer points of this deal!!

It was nice to see Rowan totally underestimate our Dean - big mistake....lol.  Bizarrly, I'm starting to quite take to Rowan - as baddies go, he really is quite charming....

What's happening with Joshua, has he had a hot meal yet or got any shoes to fit him?  I'm kinda missing the little guy.

Great update.  Thanks J.



Author's Response: hey ya, janger!! thanks so much for sticking with the story! yeah, deals with vampires can never be a good thing!! Lucifer is definitely not gonna take kindly to the deal!! lol...taking a liking to Rowan...lol, that's kinda cool!! Joshua will be in the next Dean chappy!! thanks for reading!! bambers;)

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 21/11/07 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11

The more I learn about Jax, the more I want to find out, he really is becoming the star of the show.  He's a fantastically complex character with obvious similarities to Dean - I loved the conversation with Bobby, good to have a bit of bonding backed up by a bit of Dean/Jax humour.

I loved him going off to rescue Sam and letting Sam think that he is Dean.  I guess he might be free from night training raids for one night, at least!!

Those last two encounters were very intriguing, I can't wait to find out more.....Another great chapter. J



Author's Response: hey, janger!! so thrilled to hear you are liking Jax!! it's really nice to know that i have created a character that you are truly enjoying!! lol...not sure if Sam is going to let him off that easy though!! thanks for reading!! bambers;)

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 23/11/07 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Who said there were no shades of grey?  I love it, crime-fighting, vigilante, brothel-running vamps!!.....lol.  I knew there was a reason I was starting to like Rowan - I guess there's just the small problem of him and his buddies getting all threatening to Dean and Joshua.  I say make the deal!!  Who's it going to upset - Lucifer, Michael, Sam??

It's good to see Joshua re-united with his Chipmunk and none the worse for wear.  Great update....looking forward to the next one.  Thanks J.

 
DOWNTIME by CdeWinter78 Rated: T starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 26]
Summary: Past Featured Story

The clock is ticking....

Dean is trying to use his time wisely, in the aftermath of AHBL, he tries to cope with events. After all, how can he make Sammy see the Deal made sence if, behind the mask, Dean himself was still breaking. In true Winchester style, he is making use of the only spare time he has.... the moments before a hunt.


Categories: One Shots Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 1737
[Report This] Published: 08/11/07 Updated: 08/11/07


Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 08/11/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I've really enjoyed reading this, your first story - I'm still trying to build up the courage myself.  I loved the insights into the two missing hours with Bobby after Sam's death, some very powerful images there.

Great story.  Thanks  J.



Author's Response:

Thank you for your review, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. I loved how the relationship between Dean and Bobby developed when Sam went missing - it was one of my favorite aspects of AHBL . Good luck with your writing, I can completely relate to the "building up the courage" part -  will be on the look out for your work.

Abi 

 
Summary: Caught in the throws of an unholy war; Dean is forced to grow up before his time.
Categories: One Shots, Wee!chester Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 7761
[Report This] Published: 08/11/07 Updated: 08/11/07


Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 08/11/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I was delighted to see this new story from you and what a gem it is.  I love Caleb and Dean together and this came from a really original angle with Dean wanting to give up hunting, he must have been pushed to the limits to feel that way. 

I really enjoyed the interaction with Moose, a really sweet character and the realisation at the end that Dean is never going to have 'normal' himself.  There was a fantastic build up of tension the closer they got back to John and the meeting was no let down - he sure is scary when he's mad.

Thanks for another great story.  Jane

 
Aftermath by calUK Rated: K+ starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 26]
Summary: The  brother's deal with the consequences of a hunt gone terribly wrong.
Categories: One Shots Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 2 Completed: Yes Word count: 5953
[Report This] Published: 12/11/07 Updated: 12/11/07


Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 12/11/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Wow, what an incredibly powerful, moving story, hard to believe it's your first.  I'm sitting here with my eyes streaming, that last line is a real killer!!

Do we get to find out more about the hunt that went so terribly wrong - please?? 

Great story... Thanks Jane

 



Author's Response:

I've been trying to write the story about the hunt, but it keeps turning out too gruesome. Taking a bit of a break from that one for a while - got a couple of other stories on the go, but i'll try again soon...

(and i know it's horrible, but i'm glad i'm not the only person who cried at the end!)

thanks

 
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After Sam is critically injured, Dean looks ahead to a life alone as he has to face decisions that might lead to a future without his brother. NOT DEATH FIC. Winner Round 11 SNFA Chick FLick Moments


Categories: General Characters: None
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Chapters: 10 Completed: Yes Word count: 42509
[Report This] Published: 12/11/07 Updated: 25/11/07


Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 14/11/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Such a lovely start with Sam getting ready for his date and Dean loving every minute of it.  Nice relaxing evening for them both - then the gradual build up of tension.  You can feel Dean (and Galen) starting to climb the walls. 

Great action scene of the accident, poor Sam and Susannah, this really can't be good. 

I enjoyed the use of the dual perspectives, I must go and see what's happening next.  Thanks. Jane

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 14/11/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Oh Lord, what a cliffhanger!!  I'm waiting with baited breath.....

I loved the escalating panic as more and more of the crosses appear.  Great dialogue/thoughts between the brothers.  Dean just managing to keep control as long as he's doing something, then the feeling of helplessness when it's all taken out of his hands. 

Ouch, impaled on a metal bar and Sammy saying goodbye, definately not a good sign!!  You did say it wasn't a Death Fic...Great update, can't wait for the next one.  Thanks. Jane



Author's Response: Thank you so much! And this is not Death Fic. Even if things look grim, this is not death fic!

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 19/11/07 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Not content with just one cliffhanger, we now have two, one past, one present!!...lol

This was such an incredibly tense, traumatic chapter but so beautifully written.  I had to go back and read it again, as first time I was swept along just needing to know what had happened and the second time to savour the sights, sounds and details of each moment.

Dean's emotional turmoil is heart-breaking.  I've just got tohead on to the next chapter.  Thanks J

 

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 19/11/07 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

You captured perfectly that transient hospital atmosphere, the different  states of emotion ranging from hope/relief to worry/despair.  It's almost like being frozen in time, whilst the rest of the world goes on around you. 

I love the past/present storylines, it's like two for the price of one!!  I think Galen is a wonderful, caring character, not ashamed to show his feelings, just what Dean needs at the moment.  I thought the floating nun was lovely too.

There's just so much tension, guilt, pain and anguish...very powerful writing.  Sam asking Dean to let him go....sob, sob... I'm off to the next chapter.  J

 



Author's Response: Thank you so very much! This story has made me cry more than once!

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 19/11/07 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Still sobbing here.....Sam in agony, Dean thinking of letting him go, could there be any more guilt and angst?!!

I love the way the flashbacks keep leading Dean back to what I hope will be saving Sam again this time.  My favourite scenes have got to be Dean in the chapel, on the verge of total breakdown, just barely hanging in there.... 

The Dean/John scenes have been so tenderly protrayed, it's good to see the softer side of John.

Waiting in tearful anticipation of the next update....Thanks Jane



Author's Response: Thank you so much! John is such a hard character to write, he seems so fragile sometimes, I think!

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 20/11/07 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Lacey's mean, really mean, she is definitely one ghost with some real anger management  issues!!

You are giving them such a rough ride, both in the past and the present....(Love it).  I thought Sam would be fine once the bear-man was dead.  The fight in the canyon and the mad dash back to the hospital was so exciting.

Thank you for the very speedy updates, eagerly awaiting the next one.  Thanks Jane



Author's Response: Thank you so much! I am so glad you are enjoying this story!

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 23/11/07 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Just when I'm thinking there's light at the end of the tunnel - now that Dean realises that he has to go and get rid of Lacey - you go and disconnect Sam and throw him across the room..... How on earth are they going to get out of this one??

At the moment I'm just clutching at your "I don't do Death Fics", please mend Sammy and let Dean go kick some ghostly butt!!....lol

Seriously awesome update - totally cruel cliffie - Please update soon!!  Thanks J.



Author's Response: Thank you so much! And never worry I don't do death fics.So sorry about the cliffie. I was recently possessed by a cliffie demon and all my Latin is to no avail!