Hello, good readers!

So far all my stories are Kogan-related fanfics, as I am a huge fan of Kogan. In fact, reading Kogan fanfics inspired me to start writing my own. I'll probably continue to focus on just Kogan stories for the time being, but that doesn't necessarily mean I won't ever branch out to different pairings.

Since music plays such a huge part in my writing and writing process, I thought it would be fun to share the songs that inspired me, whether they were for specific scenes, entire chapters or just to help put me in the mood that I needed to be in to write. I'll try to do this with each chapter if it applies. I'll post the songs along with the updated chapters!

UPDATES:

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 31-A Road Less Traveled

Inspired by: Phillip Phillips' "Trigger" and The Church's "Under The Milky Way" (12/9)

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 30-This Is Not A Dream (9/2)

Inspired by: POP ETC's "What Am I Becoming?", Ghost Loft's "So High", and Jake Bugg's "Broken"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 29-Wish (4/8)

Inspired by: Heffron Drive's "Passing Time", Thirteen Senses' "Do No Wrong"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 28-Happy Birthday (11/25)

Inspired by: The Weeknd's "The Hills"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 27-Revelations (10/17)

Inspired by: Ladyhawke's "Morning Dreams" and Greg Laswell's "And Then You"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 26-Radiate (1/23)

Inspired by: Andrew Belle's "Pieces" and U2's "Every Breaking Wave"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 25-Awaiting

--Inspired by: The Sounds' "Painted By Numbers", La Roux's "Colourless Color", and Linkin Park's "Leave Out All The Rest"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 24-Living In The Moment (3/21)

--Inspired by: Greg Laswell's "Come And Goes (In Waves)", Blackmill (feat. Veela)'s "Let It Be", Seabird's "Falling For You"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 23-Good Intentions

--Inspired by: Jose Gonzalez's "Heartbeats", The Whitest Boy Alive's "Burning", and Tegan & Sara's "Love They Say"

So just letting you all know now that there will not be a new chapter this weekend. Much to my misfortune, I got into a five-car collision and have to deal with the boring processes of filing insurance claims and getting my car repaired. But, I will hopefully be able to give you guys a new chapter next week!

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 22-Simply Human

--Inspired by Mogwai's "Take Me Somewhere Nice" and Angus and Julia Stone's "For You"

Honored to say that "Big Time Criminal" got nominated for Favorite Kogan Story for the BTR FF Awards! Please vote for it here:

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Thanks again for everyone that voted! Love all of you!

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 21-A Life Worth Living (11/22)

--Inspired by Guster's "Satellite" and Wiretree's "Feel Me"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 20-Masquerade (Pt. 2) (10/25)

--Inspired by Tegan and Sara's "Closer", Foreigner's "I Want To Know What Love Is", The Bravery's "An Honest Mistake", Solange's "Losing You", The Cardigans' "Erase And Rewind", and The Civil Wars' "Dust To Dust"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 19-Masquerade (Pt. 1) (10/12)

--Inspired by: The Killers' "Human", Angus and Julia Stone's "Big Jet Plane", and Phantogram's "When I'm Small"

No new update this weekend, guys. But I'm writing and finishing up the prom subplot as I write this! (10/4)

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 18-The Greater Good (9/27)

--Inspired by: Phoenix's "Everything Is Everything", Iron & Wine's "Upward Over The Mountain", Cage The Elephant's "Come A Little Closer"

Sadly, no update this week for BT Criminal. Sorry guys, but I promise you I have not abandoned the story by any means!

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 17-What's In A Name? (9/13)

--Inspired by: Hey Oceans!'s "Islands" and Young Galaxy's "Cover Your Tracks"

Sorry BT Criminal fans, but I'm unable to post a new chapter this week. See you next weekend though! If you aren't already, follow me on Tumblr to get updates!

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New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 16-Dream (8/30)

--Inspired by: Port O'Brien's "Calm Me Down", Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You", and Black's "Wonderful Life"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 15-Criminal (Pt. 2) (8/23)

--Inspired by: Snow Patrol's "Run", Damien Jurado's "Paper Kite", and OneRepublic's "All Fall Down"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 14-Criminal (Pt. 1) (8/16)

--Inspired by: The Narrative's "Eyes Closed", The Decemberists' "Sleepless", Broken Bells "The High Road", Fleet Foxes' "Mykonos"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 13-Secrets (8/9)

--Inspired by Portugal. The Man's "My Mind", Washed Out's "Feel it All Around", and Little Dragon's "Twice"

Sorry fans, no new chapter of BTC this weekend. I'll have one up next weekend for sure! See you guys then!

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 12-Sleepless (7/26)

--Inspired by: Milo Greene's "What's The Matter", Band Of Horses' "Evening Kitchen", and Coldplay's "White Shadows"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 11-Home (7/19)

--Inspired by: Keane's "You Are Young", Sia's "Breathe Me", Live's "Walk The Line"

No new chapter of BTC this weekly unfortunately. I will definitely have one next week though! But for those of you who read this, I will tell you that I will be revisiting one of my past fanfics after I finish with BTC! Any guesses which one? (7/12)

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 10-Intimacy (7/5)

--Inspired by: Weezer's "Island In The Sun" and Paramore's "Still Into You"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 9-Lovesick (6/28)

--Inspired by: Arcade Fire's "Ready To Start" and Nelly Furtado's "Try"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 8-Intoxicated (6/21)

--Inspired by: Marina & The Diamonds' "Lies" and Thirteen Senses' "Into The Fire"

Sadly, no new chapter for Big Time Criminal this week :( Work has been brutal, but I promise I'll have a new chapter next weekend for you guys! I hope you all have enjoyed the story so far! I can guarantee you guys that what's to come will thrill you senseless! ;) (6/14)

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 7-Breathless (6/7)

--Inspired by The Temper Trap's "Fader", The Decemberists' "The Engine Driver", Berlin's "Take My Breath Away"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 6-Alive (5/31)

--Inspired by: Snow Patrol's "What If The Storm Ends?" and "Open Your Eyes", Oasis' "Wonderwall", and Phoenix's "Trying To Be Cool"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 5-Somewhere Only We Know (5/24)

--Inspired by: Linkin Park's "Burn It Down", Keane's "Somewhere Only We Know", Death Cab for Cutie's "I Will Possess Your Heart"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 4-Trust (5/10)

--Inspired by: Foster The People's "Miss You", Death Cab For Cutie's "Some Boys", and Coldplay's "Shiver"

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 3-Hideout (5/3)

--Inspired by: Imagine Dragons' "Nothing Left To Say" and Death Cab for Cutie's "Your Heart Is An Empty Room"

Review chapter 3 to get an exclusive preview of chapter 4!

New chapter has been posted for Big Time Criminal: Chapter 2-Enigma (4/26)

--Inspired by: Ben Howard's "Black Flies"

New STORY has been posted: Big Time Criminal (4/19)

--Inspired by: Britney Spears' "Criminal" and Broken Bells' "Vaporize"

1) Still currently working on my newest Kogan fanfic, "Big Time Criminal"!

2) My next Kogan fanfic will actually be revisiting one of my older fanfics! Any guesses which one?

Check back here from time to time for updates!

Anyway, a little about my interests. I love art. I love the outdoors. I love running. I like writing (obviously). I love music. I love writing while listening to music, haha. What kinds of music do I enjoy? Alternative, indie, new wave, Top 40, classical (gasp!), rock, electronica, pop... the list could go on. Basically I'm pretty open minded; I just hate limiting myself to new things.

Sorry to drone on about my musical taste but for me music and writing goes hand in hand. Anywho, I look forward to getting to know some of you who share the same passions (ahem, Kogan fans... lol), and continuing to read everyone's amazing work!