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Penname: mizpah [Contact]
Real name: Julie Reid
Status: Member
Member Since: 17/01/07
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About time I updated this again....

I am happily late 40-something, and work in accounts - I'm happy playing with numbers. They don't lie.... 

It has always been my dream to write - I remember being praised for a story in English class in Grade 4. I was about 9 or 10 years old.

But then real life got in the way - job, marriage, and all the rest, and writing became something I did occasionally, and not very seriously.

And then, along came Supernatural. And the Supernatural.tv website, and the fanfic forums. And as I browsed, I wondered...could I really have a crack at this? So I did, and I am loving it.

Some people paint, some people do quilting or patchwork, others knit - I write. Re-discovering a passion that I had buried for just over 20 years has been fun, scary, and rewarding. And the reviews make it all worthwhile. Keep them coming - they are precious gold.

I'm pretty consistent about a few things - if I start a story I will finish it, I don't like to have more than one story going at a time, and I tend to stick to three writing rules:

No Wincest
No Deathfics
I love to play with your minds

Finally, a huge thank you to all who have supported me over the past four and a bit years. Winning The Kripke award three times running means more to me than you could ever know, and thanks just doesn't even begin to describe the feeling I have in my heart.

And to all whose stories I have enjoyed, and whose talent has inspired me to push beyond my comfort zone and aim high, bless you and thank you for sharing your gifts and your stories. I continue to be amazed and humbly gratified by the quality and diversity of tales on this site.

Huge thanks to Chasidern, my own auntie Chris - for all of my beautiful story banners, and for glueing my awards banners together to make the page nice and neat.  

Bless you all,

Jules.

Proudly Australian

Oh, and in case anyone is wondering - the first flag in the banner below is the official state flag for my home state of Queensland, the middle one is of course the Australian flag, and the third is the Eureka Stockade flag, because I'm a bit of a rebel at times.

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SN.tv Most Creative Writer combo

The Kripke 2011

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Reviews by mizpah
 
Summary: Past Featured StoryNever leave a wounded predator alive! It might come back later when you least expect and rip out your heart!
Categories: AU Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Completed: Yes Word count: 20780
[Report This] Published: 25/12/06 Updated: 12/01/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 27/12/08 Title: Chapter 1: Premeditation

Oh my gosh!

I hate Gordon Walker with a passion. I think I cheered when Sam cut his head off in Season 3. And I'm glad that Sam was the one to do it, considering what the psycho bas*ard had in store for our favourite psychic.

This is not going to be pretty. Walker has no mercy - no soul. Hope he didn't get to Sam first....Jules

 
Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 27/12/08 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 - Motivation

Nothing to beat yourself up for with this chapter, in my humble opinion. It was setting the scene and placing the pieces on the chess board.

Sam's in deep crap. Walker won't be easily fooled - but the boys are always at their best when they're fighting for each other. I'm hoping that the deranged sod just doesn't realise what he's unleashed until it's too late. And I hope he has a very bloody end....Jules

 
Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 27/12/08 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 - Hide and Seek

Oh crap!

Tell me that was rock salt.....

That bastard Walker has got to die! Sam's right - he's off his rocker. A few kangaroos loose in his top paddock.

The sod had Dean right where he wanted him - in a panic about his brother's mangled state. And Sam so weak and in so much pain that he couldn't yell a warning in time.

Things are looking grim for our boys. But you don't do death fics, right? Right, Tree?......*chews worriedly on nails*...Jules

 
Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 27/12/08 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 -- Blood and Orchids

I wondered whether Gordon had something like that in mnd when Sam first looked up at the panes of glass - it was typical of the psycho bas*ard.

Not good - but then again, glass - weapons - both Winchesters together....I'm shaking my worry beads like crazy here, hoping for a good solution....Jules

 
Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 27/12/08 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5 --- Taunts and Tactics

That was one hell of a fight. But I think that Gordon has underestimated the boys despite his gloating. They may be each other's weak spot, but they are also each other's greatest strength.

I hope he gets his arse handed to him on a plate....Jules

 
Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 27/12/08 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6 --- Rescues and Revenge

Crap - I honestly thought that Sam had killed Gordon - and I wouldn't have blamed him either. After all, he and Dean had been tortured and put through sheer hell. And Gordon did have a knife at Dean's throat.

Wow - what a ride. I can see how this won the award. It was edge-of-the-set intense, with Walker seeming to be one step ahead of Dean the whole time. But he did finally underestimate the Winchesters.

Sort of glad Sam didn't kill him and have that on his conscience. But I completely believe that last line - he would kill for Dean - he would do anything for his brother. The same as Dean would do for him.

Brilliant job, Tree - thank you for sharing this.....Jules

 
Summary: Dean's day in Hell.
Categories: Humor Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 2569
[Report This] Published: 07/01/07 Updated: 07/01/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 24/01/07 Title: Chapter 1: Dean's Day in Hell

That was cute - sort of along the lines of "Heaven doesn't want him and Hell's afraid he'll take over".

 

I enjoyed reading this. Good work.



Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing.  Glad you enjoyed it.

 
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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: mizpah Signed
Date: 21/01/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

That's sweet. They do communicate non-verbally all the time. Good job of capturing that, Ripa. Good insight.

 
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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: mizpah Signed
Date: 21/01/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I loved this story when I first read it on the Supernatural.tv forums, and have not changed my mind one bit on re-reading it here - twice. I love your descriptions and the pictures you paint with words.

I really look forward to reading the next chapter.

 
Summary:

Making a deal with a Demon can be an unseemly business. Especially when you discover that the deal you've made has endangered your sons in ways you hadn't foreseen. Now they've grown up apart and unaware and things need to be set right. General AU oddness.

 

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Categories: AU Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Completed: Yes Word count: 44413
[Report This] Published: 10/01/07 Updated: 07/03/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 21/01/07 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 2

What a cliffie and a half!

This is just a wonderful story - so heartbreaking in places, to think of the boys growing up apart, a part of each longing to find the other. Thank you for sharing this. I can't wait for more postings.

Will time reverse, and right the wrong?



Author's Response: Hah hah - the crux of the story!  Glad someone's paying attention!  Much as I'd like to bring in Dr Who in his TARDIS, I think I may have to find a none-time travel related solution...!

 
Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 30/01/07 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 3

Oh, YES!!! Missouri to the rescue!

I love this fic! And I don't blame Dean one bit for that remark about Danny not being Sam's brother.

I love how they are still linked even though they have been estranged most of their lives.

 

I do hope you update this soon - I'll keep a very close eye out for it. I can't wait to see how you put this all together.



Author's Response:

Yeah, I can't wait to see how I put it together too...  *scratches head and wanders off to get the vodka*

Glad you liked the Danny part - I wasn't sure whether to go down that route, and seeing as I might have to make this story a little bit shorter than originally anticipated, I'm not sure I'll get to explore it.  But hey-ho! 

 
Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 11/02/07 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 4

Oh, yes - I agree - ridiculously evil cliffie - but hell's bells, so well written!

Hope you don't leave us hanging quite so long without another update!

Like the idea of the real world trying to re-assert itself - wonder if the boys will retain some memory of their wrong life?



Author's Response: You know, I wish I had months and months and months to write this thing as I'd love to include all the ideas you guys are suggesting!  Alas, 'tis not to be...  But stick around, hopefully the next update won't take quite as long! *crosses fingers*

 
Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 28/02/07 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 6

Raindrops on Jensen's eyelashes, eh? That's rather special. Dean girls unite!

Definitely still awake after that chapter!

This is getting so intense. I can't wait for the finale - the tension is really ramping up. Damn John and his deals! Those poor boys.



Author's Response: Well, where would we be without John deciding he knows what's best for everyone, huh?  I love him / I hate him / I love him / I hate him...  It goes on...

 
Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 05/03/07 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Oh, no! Not boring! Definitely not boring! Heart in mouth, balancing on edge of seat, maybe, but not bored - oh, no, no, no!

Great ending! And I firmly believe that Dean can save Sam, and that they both will live through whatever the demon has planned.

What a story! Thank you so much for this. It was a wonderful, funny, touching, scary journey through what might have been.



Author's Response:

Glad I didn't offend anyone with the 'spoiler geek' reference!!  I also think Dean's destiny is to save Sam from what he believes to be his destiny...  Hopefully he'll be successful!!

Thanks for reading and reviewing! 

 
The Coming Storm by bayre Rated: T starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 68]
Summary:

  

banner by Neolani618 

Discovering the purpose of Sam's visions, the science of demons and hunting on horseback isn't so easy....

Winner of the Supernatural FanFiction Awards Whatever Man Category.


Categories: General, Action Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: The Elements
Chapters: 11 Completed: Yes Word count: 56937
[Report This] Published: 11/01/07 Updated: 08/02/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: 09/03/07 Title: Chapter 11: Into the Storm....

I for one, would like to see a sequel to this.

Whew! Read this in one sitting. Loved how you dealt with the meaning of Sam's visions, and that you didn't make him evil, like so many people are convinced he will become. I don't believe Sam is a soldier for the baddies - I believe he is a key player for the good guys (just hope Mr Kripke has the same thought).

Terrific story - kept me enthralled all the way through. You capture the boys so well - I could actually hear their voices saying the dialogue.



Author's Response:

Thanks so much.  I've got a few ideas for some follow up stories.

Laura

 
RECOIL by Tree66 Rated: T starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 14]
Summary:

He's silently and methodically cleaned those guns a million times over the years; but tonight, they speak to him.


Categories: One Shots Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 5116
[Report This] Published: 21/01/07 Updated: 21/01/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 21/01/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Wow! That last part had my heart in my mouth!

 I really enjoyed reading this.



Author's Response: Thanks Mizpah - I am sooo glad you liked it!

 
Shattered by bjxmas Rated: T [Reviews - 6]
Summary:

Dean Angst. That damn Demon, read his mind and made it happen just like he always feared it would. Even now he couldn't sort it all out. Is it the truth or just his childish fears rearing their ugly head? He was too tired to think about this.

Spoilers through Devil's Trap. Set after Season One finale.


Categories: General, Missing Scenes Characters: Bobby Singer, Dean W., John W., Sam W.
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 2465
[Report This] Published: 24/01/07 Updated: 24/01/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 02/02/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Oh, my poor boy!

This was brilliant! Thank you for sharing this.

I'm off to read All The King's Men!



Author's Response: Thanks, I am glad the readers wanted more after this story cause I really enjoyed writing AtKM and I do think the two pieces work well together.

 
Summary:

Companion story to Shattered, Dean’s breakdown. John’s POV.

What is he asking me? Dean never asks for anything, he’s the easy one. Never demanded any time, effort or worry. Always my strong, self reliant son. When did he become breakable?

Spoilers for Devil's Trap.  Set after the end of Season One.


Categories: General, Missing Scenes Characters: Dean W., John W.
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 3060
[Report This] Published: 24/01/07 Updated: 24/01/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 02/02/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Thank you again! You're an awesomely talented writer yourself.

That was beautifully put together.



Author's Response:

Thank you for the kind words on both stories.

It is inspiring to have these wonderful characters and the great writing of the show's writers to play with.  It just makes you want to explore and discover these Winchesters.

 
Summary:

November 2, 1987 John was a broken man. He should have known better. He should have known not to hope, not to dream, not to believe. The liquor had control over him as he lashed out at the one obstacle to his chance at oblivion.

Spoilers for Nightmare


Categories: General, Wee!chester, Missing Scenes Characters: Dean W., John W.
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Completed: Yes Word count: 3919
[Report This] Published: 25/01/07 Updated: 25/01/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 25/01/07 Title: Chapter 3: Part Three - Memories

That was so touching - I loved the scene where Dean told John he would never let him hurt Sammy that way.

Well done, you.



Author's Response: I love young Dean and we all know he was always Sammy's protector and in a strange and sad way, also Dad's protector.  You just gotta love that boy!  Thanks, B.J.

 
Summary:

What if Sam never went with Dean when he came to get him at Stanford...


Categories: General Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Completed: Yes Word count: 13810
[Report This] Published: 01/02/07 Updated: 21/04/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 02/02/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This is good. Hope you update soon.

Author's Response:

thx for the review:D i plan to update in the next day or so

 

cheers:D

 
Summary:

2.13 Houses of the Holy tag

"You pray?" The wheels in Dean’s mind were turning, trying to comprehend this incomprehensible information that had been so casually exposed. What do you pray for? I pray for peace in the world, for the strength to fight evil....and I pray for you.

DUFE

My most beautiful banner by the talented dreamalittledreamofsam

Dream, I am speechless, I absolutely freaking love this banner! *hugs* 

 


Categories: One Shots, Missing Scenes Characters: Dean W., Sam W.
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 1433
[Report This] Published: 05/02/07 Updated: 05/02/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed starhalf-star
Date: 06/02/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

That was very special. I'm with Dean - I refuse to believe that Sam will be evil.

Beautifully written. Thank you very much.



Author's Response: The Demon does not stand a chance of getting Sam as long as Dean is alive. He will not let his brother go down that long, evil road. Thanks, B.J.

 
DHM by auroradannon Rated: K+ starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 7]
Summary: Dean and boredom are a dangerous combination, add in the interenet...
Categories: General, One Shots, Humor Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 1293
[Report This] Published: 05/02/07 Updated: 06/02/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 06/02/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This was very funny! I burst out laughing at the final line!

 Thanks for sharing this - very good!



Author's Response:

Thank you! I had a time with the ending. I wanted it to be a funny oneshot and it kept wanting to be a dark, longer story. Mostly because Sam wanted to be involved! :P

I've had a request to use DHM in other sotries, if not to write more about it...

 
Fading by JessicaRae Rated: T starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 11]
Summary: “Look, I know how you feel…” “Do you? How old were you when mom died? Four? Jess died six months ago. How the hell would you know how I feel?” Scarecrow Tag
Categories: Missing Scenes Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 2884
[Report This] Published: 06/02/07 Updated: 07/02/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 11/02/07 Title: Chapter 1: Part 1 of 1

I agree - sometimes it's the little things that get to you the most - my man died 10 years ago, and sometimes I still feel the pain of that afternoon, like a fresh stab to the heart.

Beautifully written - I really enjoyed this. I'm so glad you decided to go with your impulse and share this. Thank you.

 
Summary: Past Featured Story

Dean, Sam and Valkyrie

Valkyrie, Dean and Sam (Banner by Tru_Faith_Lost) 

 

Souls sometimes travel the same path together.  Who protects the protector?

Sam is snatched by a serial killer who finds out justice according to Dean Winchester doesn't involve a court room.


Categories: General, Action Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: Two Souls
Chapters: 15 Completed: Yes Word count: 56075
[Report This] Published: 08/02/07 Updated: 29/03/07


Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 03/03/07 Title: Chapter 1: Prologue

Tense start - looking forward to the rest.

 
Reviewer: mizpah Signed
Date: 03/03/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 1

Now I am intrigued - who or what is that entity floating on the ceiling watching Dean? And  - oh, flip - Sam's in deep trouble. Reading on...