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Penname: Janger [Contact]
Real name: Jane Gurr
Status: Member
Member Since: 14/08/07
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Beta-reader: Yes

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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Fall River by kwater Rated: T starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 188]
Summary:

'It was in that moment that Dean understood just what it meant to be a hunter.'  Dean works to prove a girl's innocence and learns something life altering about himself.

 


Categories: General, Wee!chester Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: Brothers
Chapters: 17 Completed: Yes Word count: 56413
[Report This] Published: 01/09/07 Updated: 12/02/08


Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 23/11/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Well, I can understand Sam's excitement at the thought of the book shop, I feel exactly the same way myself.  Mind you, I feel the same way about pizza too!!

I love Dean in full-on, big brother mode, making sure Sam doesn't go without.  Looks like he might be about to get distracted a bit by Beth, who suddenly seems a little more sinister than last time we met her!! 

Great chapter.  J



Author's Response:

Yeah I have to say it's a toss up between pizza and books for me.. Hey we need a bookstore with a pizza parlor, instead of a coffee shop...lol - K

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 23/11/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Poor Beth, it's not a wonder she's not herself!!

It's interesting to see a slightly resentful Dean who's not yet addicted to hunting.  Love the arguement and the 11 year old Sams' logic....lol.  Off to the next one.  Thanks J



Author's Response: Yeah I can testify that a lack of sleep is enough to kill ya...Glad you're enjoying... Thanks for reading - Kel

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 23/11/07 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

I loved the scene in the kitchen, Sam getting all confrontational, John, too tired, too busy, too distracted and poor Dean trying to keep it all together.  Great dialogue.

Beth and Caro are really coming alive now.  I thought it was wonderful the way they'd both noticed Dean at different times, I must agree, I do think he would stand out in any crowd!!  I'm intrigued as to what Beth's going to do to help Dean... On to the next one.  J



Author's Response:

Yeah I have to admit I can't imagine any red-blooded woman passing on Dean...lol.   - K

 
Summary: Dean's dying, somehow mortally wounded during a simple hunt. Even if they find the cause is a cure possible? Not death fic
Categories: General Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Completed: Yes Word count: 19498
[Report This] Published: 01/09/07 Updated: 01/09/07


Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 23/09/07 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Great story. It was really touch-and-go there for Dean for a while. 

Bryn is a lovely, warm, intriguing character - will we see more of her, Pyewacket (great name) and her secrets??

I loved the setting, so nice to see Dean feeling safe for once, so sad for him to see it as a safe place to die. 

Thank you for a very enjoyable read, once I'd started - I couldn't stop.  So much for the early night!! This was much more fun!! J.



Author's Response: Oh thank you so much (and sorry I was a little slow on the reply) yes we will see more of Bryn and Pyewacket, I am just planning how that will go. I just love her and the way she interacts with the boys. I am actually considering revisiting this story, from the original incident (Dean getting wounded) from Sam's POV. 

 
Summary:

Dean is mauled by a grizzly while on a hunt and it's up to Sam to save him. 

Wee!chester, STRONG LANGUAGE: if this offends you, please don't read!


Categories: General, Wee!chester, Action Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Completed: No Word count: 6130
[Report This] Published: 03/09/07 Updated: 09/09/07


Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 04/09/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

I thoroughly enjoyed this, a really exciting start.  I loved the petulant 13 year old Sam and Dean as trustworthy and reliable as ever.  Spot on with the characterisation and humour.

Looking forward to reading more. Jane



Author's Response:

Hi Janger,

 Thanks for the great review!  I'm glad you approve of how I'm portraying the boys.  I am trying to stick with how Kripke has written them!

I just posted Chapter 3 - hope you enjoy it!

Megan

 
Summary: Past Featured Story

For once, Dean's not downplaying an injury and it is hardly more than a scratch. But, it results in dire consequences . . . for both Winchesters.

This is my KazCon Auction story written for Tammy who was kind enough to bid on me.  I hope this meets her expectations.

Reviews are always welcome and much appreciated!


Categories: General, Action Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 12 Completed: Yes Word count: 18418
[Report This] Published: 03/09/07 Updated: 18/11/07


Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 10/09/07 Title: Chapter 2: Avin Calling

Straight in there with buckets of tension, breath-taking scenery (Dean - shower scene mm-mmm), then awesome cliffie!!  Can't wait to find out what happens next.

Author's Response: I'm happy to know you're liking this so far.  More to come soon.

 
Summary:

Finding themselves caught up in the middle of a long standing feud, Sam and Dean find it hard to tell just who the bad guys are.

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Categories: General, Action Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Completed: Yes Word count: 28146
[Report This] Published: 07/09/07 Updated: 07/05/08


Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 07/01/08 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Ice cubes and Eskimos

So, Miss J is one of the good guys, at least Sam managed to stop Dean from shooting her!!...lol  I just love Deans' diplomatic handling of the situation.

There are some pretty macabre going's on in Bonnie's mega warped world and it looks like the boys are high on her list of intended guests.

Great chapter.  Jane



Author's Response: Thanks jane, and yeah, she is pretty warped. Wouldn't want to meet her down a dark alley...or anywhere else for that matter...lol Thanks for the review.

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 07/01/08 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Always gotta be freaky weirdness

Oh Dear, Dean manacled and without his paperclip, this doesn't bode well.  Bonnie gets scarier by the minute, I love the threat carried downstairs on a pair of fluffy cream coloured slippers!!  Well, at least Sam, Miss J and Henry are off to the rescue.  Jane

Author's Response: Roll on the rescue, lol. Thanks for the review Jane, hope you continue to enjoy...

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 29/12/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Of pickles and pies

Well, it proves my theory that  anyone with a house that perfect and tidy is bound to have someone mutilated and tied up in the cellar.  That Bonnie is one seriously creepy lady!!

Mind you, Mrs Jessop doesn't seem to be the sweetest little old lady ever either....Just how much trouble are the boys in for letting those pickles get ruined - great mode of attack!!

Lovely dialogue and humour, I'm off to the next chapter.  J.



Author's Response: Thanks for the thoughtful review Jane, and I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the story.

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 29/12/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Sheep in wolf's clothing.

I love all the different threads you have going in this story and can't wait to see how they all tie up. 

I thought the 'freaky finger accident' theory was brilliant and loved Dean's 'Christo' at Miss Jessop. 

Now I've got to go and see how Dean is after that wicked cliffy.  J



Author's Response: Thanks Jane, yeah there's a lot going on but it's all planned and hopefully it will pan out. I really hope you keep enjoying and thanks for the review.

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 29/12/07 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 Out of the frying pan and into the fire

Nice save of Dean from the fall,  I think the dumpster trip would have injured his pride almost as much as the fall itself.  I don't like the way Bonnie has Dean's blood and she has an understandable attraction to those beautiful green eyes, but I'm guessing it's not a healthy attraction!!.....lol  J.

 



Author's Response:

Lets face it, who wouldn't want those green eyes, or Sam's lovely hands for that matter...gulp, think I might be turning into my own creation!

Thanks for the review Jane and I hope you read the rest and keep enjoying it.

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 02/05/08 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6 Idiot flies and screamers

I loved Dean offering to help with the DIY, worth a try I guess.  Bonnie seems to have different plans for him though, she is one totally crazy old biddy, with totally scary supernatural powers!!

I just hope Miss Jessop with Sam in tow manage to get there in time to rescue those beautiful eyes and keep that tongue where it's meant to be!!  J.



Author's Response:

Nothing will ever happen the Ackles body parts in my stories...well actually, having thought about that a little...lol

Thanks for the great review and for the stars too...XX Louy

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 02/05/08 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7 Birds eggs and bullets

Great rescue, poor Miss Jessop, she turned out to be quite the heroine, I feel that we've not quite seen the last of her yet though. 

Can't wait to read more....Thanks.  Jane



Author's Response: Thanks Jane, for another great review and the lovely stars, next and last chapter will be up later today...hope you enjoy.lol XX Louy

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 02/05/08 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8 Is it lemon juice for blood on shag pile?

Bonnie is conjuring up such a delightful picture with her knitted pale pink twin set, pearl necklace and then the whole left hand side thing going on.  Nice to see the slippers escaped the blood stains!!  She is one severly creepy old lady.

Looks like our Dean's good and p****d now, I hope Sam figures out just what to do with that beautiful opal necklace when the time comes.  I loved Deans' reaction to being invaded.  Poor Henry seems more lost and desolate than ever.

Great update.  Thanks. Jane



Author's Response:

Pale pink is most definately the colour of the devil...never knew where they got red from...lol

Thanks again Jane, and the last chapter is up tonight, hope you enjoy. XX Louy

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 07/05/08 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9 Of dogs and cats and little white bones.

I've finally figured out who Bonnie reminds me of, Dolores Umbridge from Harry Potter, it was those pink twin sets and pearls, not to mention the kittens and puppy plates that did the trick....lol. 

I think it's about time Bonnie got her comupance and hopefully, Dean with his razor sharp, twelve inch blade, will get a chance to finish her off.  I'm guessing Sam and the necklace might have to come to the rescue though!! 

I can't believe it's only two days to go to Asylum, I look forward to seeing you there!!  Great update, I'm off to the last chapter.  Thanks.  Jane

 



Author's Response: Hahahaha, you are absolutely right, wonder what D. Umbridge did in her attic? The mind boggles...lol Thanks for the review and the rating Jane, I'm smiling from ear to ear...lol XX Louy

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: 07/05/08 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10 An eye for an eye makes the world go blind

Ahh, I do like a happy ending, particularly when that uncommonly fine ass is mentioned!!  It was lovely to think Miss J and Henry were reunited and back to their former splendour.

Great fight scene, I'm pleased Miss Jessop got to win the day.  I think this sentence alone, 'Her swollen, rancid body bursting open like a squashed tomato, to spew layers of tripe across the grass...' deserves an award for something like 'Grossest description of the Year', absolutely priceless!!

Thank you for a very entertaining, exciting tale, I loved the humour throughout.  See you Friday.  Jane



Author's Response: Thanks Jane and I ALWAYS love compliments about gore and fight scenes...I'm sooo shallow...lol Thanks my friend and I will see you in two weeks at the Asylum reunion XX louy

 
Summary:

John struggles to deal with the aftermath when both Sam and Dean are injured on a hunt. Gen Wee!Chester, Dean is 12, Sam is 8.


Categories: One Shots, Wee!chester Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 3243
[Report This] Published: 08/09/07 Updated: 08/09/07


Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 08/09/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Loved this story and can't wait to read the follow up, I want to know how they got hurt - why didn't they stay safe in the car?? 

You really convey Johns' panic at not being in control of the situation and needing to be in two places at once.  It's good to see him before he becomes too hardened! 

Is this Sammy's first vision - all good stuff.  I really enjoyed it.  Thanks  J.



Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it :) the sequel will be up soon and it does answer some of your questions.  I'm pleased John came across as I wanted him to.  Thanks for your review!

 
Faults by Starliteyes17 Rated: T starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 27]
Summary: Stanford AU. For decades, scientists have been saying it is a matter of when, not if, the San Andreas Fault will falter again. When it does, California will lie in ruins, millions of lives will be lost, and chaos will prevail. In 2004, their predictions came true.

Categories: AU, Action Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Completed: Yes Word count: 25866
[Report This] Published: 17/09/07 Updated: 24/09/07


Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 01/10/07 Title: Chapter 7: Epilogue

What a thoroughly clever and exciting alternate start for the show.  I've just read it all in one sitting, I'm so pleased it was complete as it was a really gripping fast-paced story and I was totally caught up in it.  I loved the way you've tied in all the storyline points in a completely different set-up.

I'm just off to look up your other stories. Thanks J.

 
Summary: When Dean gets a call that Sam has been seriously injured how far will Dean go to get to his brother in time?
Categories: General Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Completed: Yes Word count: 15825
[Report This] Published: 22/09/07 Updated: 23/09/07


Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 23/09/07 Title: Chapter 1: Promises

Great start - really enjoyed the double dialogue on the plane!  Can't wait to read on... J

Author's Response: Thank you! This story actually grew from a conversation I had with a friend about being on the last plane out in front of a tropical storm. And then Dean just popped into my head and kept up that stream of thought! :)

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 23/09/07 Title: Chapter 2: Alone

Oooh,  they were mean to Dean.  I loved the way you portray how hard it is to mix friends and family and stay loyal to both.  J



Author's Response: Thank you so much! It is hard to mix the various elements of our lives. And for Sam college and his other life would be so different, there would have to be friction. Thank you again! :)

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 23/09/07 Title: Chapter 4: Comeuppance

Loved this.  Homicidal Dean - made me laugh, very funny.

Author's Response: Thank you! I had so much fun writing this chapter. I could hear Dean in my head the whole time!

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 23/09/07 Title: Chapter 5: Impala

Back where they belong!  Great dialogue and characterisation,  A very enjoyable story.  Thanks J.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! :)

 
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Summary:
Categories: Orphan Characters: None
Challenges:
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: 06/10/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

OMG What an awesome start!  Hooked from the first line, it looks like they're in huge amounts of trouble this time.  I Can't wait to get to chapter 2.  J.

 
Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 08/10/07 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Such a lovely chapter, it's like the paralysis has released Dean from his commitments and left him free to find true love...... Guessing there's going to be some major heart-break ahead for someone!!  Beth is a really strong character and inspiring role-model, it's not surprising Dean is falling for her. 

Please don't keep us waiting too long for the next update.  I'm really looking forward to the next one.  Thanks J.

 
Summary:

I've Got a Crush on You

 Dean and the Impala become separated in a small city on Halloween. Just how much will Dean endure to regain 'Daddy's little girl'?


Categories: General Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Completed: Yes Word count: 29514
[Report This] Published: 30/09/07 Updated: 10/11/07


Reviewer: Janger Signed
Date: 03/11/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 The Scarlet Letter

Oh Lord, how could they think that beautiful car was abandoned??  This must be Dean's own seventh level of hell.  I'm loving this story, all the bad luck is so much fun!!

Thanks J.



Author's Response: love how he gets when he's frustrated or challenged....thanks for the nice review, Jane