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As of Sept. 2010, I can proudly say I am a published author with Harlequin Books! And it all began right here at fanfiction.net and with Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Thank you everyone who has supported my writing through the years. A special thanks to Nickelodeon and the creators of ATLA, Bryan and Mike, who created this splendid world where I cut my teeth and learned how to focus and tell a story beginning to end.

For all you aspiring writers and fanfic writers: the dream is real, and you can chase it too, as long as you're willing to cry, sweat and bleed. As a certain musical nomad might say, sometimes it's not the destination, but the journey that matters.

Check out my books, available wherever you buy books and ebooks!

Her Son's Hero, by Vicki Essex, Harlequin Superromance, ISBN-13: 978-0-373-71718-7

Back to the Good Fortune Diner, by Vicki Essex, Harlequin Superromance, ISBN-13: 978-0-373-71828-3

In Her Corner, by Vicki Essex, Harlequin Superromance, ISBN-13: 978-0-373-60837-9

A Recipe for Reunion, by Vicki Essex, Harlequin Superromance, ISBN-13: 978-0-373-60902-4

Red Carpet Arrangement, by Vicki Essex, Harlequin Superromance, ISBN-13: 978-0-373-60942-0

Matinees with Miriam, by Vicki Essex, Harlequin Superromance, ISBN-13: 978-0-373-61012-9

If you look closely, you might even see a few nods to the fandom... 8 )

I'm also publishing a young adult fantasy series set in the wild west called The Devil's Revolver under the penname V.S. McGrath:

The Devil's Revolver, by V.S. McGrath, Brain Mill Press, ISBN: 978-1-942083-54-2

The Devil's Standoff, by V.S. McGrath, Brain Mill Press, ISBN: 978-1-948559-01-0

The Devil's Pact, by V.S. McGrath, Brain Mill Press, ISBN: 978-1-948559-25-6

The Legend of Diablo, by V.S. McGrath, Brain Mill Press, ISBN: 978-1-948559-33-1

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All the best,

Vicki Essex
V.S. McGrath

aka Vicki So.

Please read my thank you to the fandom at the Superromance Authors' Blog here: http:///2011/07/how-fan-fiction-changed-my-life-writers.html

Published Stories:

In the Family Way: First comes love, then comes marriage...then comes...carnage? COMPLETE!
Nominated for a Dotmoon . net 2009 UFO Best of Fandom award

The Game: Sequel to Bent and The Ho'Wan Island Carnival! Third and final installment in the "triology"! COMPLETE!
Winner of a 2006 Dotmoon . net UFO Works In Progress honorable mention award.

FIRST PLACE Winner of the 2007 Dotmoon . net UFO Best of Fandom award

Associated fanart:

http:///deviation/49943523/ (by Zirofax)

http:///deviation/49449475/ (by Vidar5)

http:///deviation/46592114/ (by Plunkqwette)

http:///deviation/46713391/ (by Irrel)

http:///deviation/47539037/ (by Irrel)

Kindred: Pawns of their parents' power struggle, the heirs to the throne find comfort and love in each other. A tale of court intrigue and forbidden love between the prince and princess of the Fire Nation. An AU ZukoAzula incest fic, written for loveroftheflame. COMPLETE!
(For Eduard Kassel's take on the continuation to this tale, read Kindred: Love & War)

Til Death Do Us Part: Written on storybender's request, this collection of comedic one-shots delve into the tedium that is wedding planning - specifically, Zuko and Katara's wedding. What happens at Zuko's bachelor party? Who will be Katara's maid of honour? Who's been invited to the social event of the millennium? Find out and laugh your guts out! COMPLETE!
Associate fanart: http:///2006/08/more-fanart.html

On the Road to Discovery: Formerly "Vicki's Geography Lessons" this drabble series follows the non-canon sexual adventures of Prince Zuko circa season 2. Third-place winner of Geography Lessons challenge. COMPLETE!

Best of Breed: One word: Werehorses. COMPLETE!
Associated fanart: http:///gallery/?ivpvxlke vsc (by Windchaser)

Oasis: Katara's learned more than a few new tricks, and Zuko's loving it! What really happened at the sacred oasis during their duel in the Northern Water Tribe? Find out! Because there are missing hours in that night, and we all know Nick did it. PG version is here. Check out the full version on the Adult Fan Fiction dot net site or at Fichaven dot org. CUMPLETE!
http:///viewstory.php?sid=1237&warning=MA2018
http:///story.php?no=544216470

Captured! The Zutara Musical: (NOTE: This story was removed from FFnet by admin.) Fate is bored and decides to meddle in the love lives of our two favourite benders by the easiest route - a bait/capture plot! Best of all, She's doing it to the angsty, melodious tunes of her favourite muse, Aimee Mann! A parody incorporating the Ho'Wan and Bent storylines, with a dash of inspiration courtesy of Joss Whedon's "Once More With Feeling." To prepare yourself for the full effect of this magnum opus, please (buy) acquire (/buy) a few of Aimee Mann's CDs. COMPLETE!

A "cleaner" copy of the story is available on http:///avatarnationstalk/captured.htm

Drabbletar: The Fast Entrybender: A series of drabbles, short fics, and snippets! Includes Songfic "As the World Falls Down": Katara dreams 14 hours after the events in Bent
Associated fanart: http:///deviation/47264274/

Bent: Two weeks after the incident at The Ho'Wan Island Carnival, the trio and the Prince have a run-in on a strange island that strips benders of their powers... and their lives. What mystery does the island hold? And why does Fate always intevene on Zuko's behalf when it comes to love? Zutara, drama, horror, and more. COMPLETE!
Associated fanart:
http:///2006/01/fanart-ahoy.html
http:///2006/01/zutara-cuteness.html
http:///?j1zn14ea2y0

The Gift: It's Zuko's 17th birthday. What surprise does Iroh have in store for his young nephew? COMPLETE!
(For Ambrant Arandel's take on the continuation to this tale, read The Prince's Gift, and Blue Spirit Blues.)

Deathly - a Zutara songfic: Zuko and Katara's thoughts in the hours following their departure from The Ho'Wan Island Carnival, to the tune of Deathly by Aimee Mann. One shot. COMPLETE!

The Ho'Wan Island Carnival: What happens when Aang, Sokka and Katara spend a day in the greatest year round carnival on Aang's birthday? How will Prince Zuko deal with trying to actlike a normal teen while still hot on the Avatar's heels? Zutara, Comedy, Angst, and more! COMPLETE!

Sorry, I'm not accepting challenges right now as I am working hard at writing my next novel!