OOH! I forgot earlier but wanted to mention that I'm very excited to say my Mentalist fic, The Red and the Grey, has been nominated for the Paint it Red awards. I've never been nominated for anything, so I was tickled when I heard about this. If you watch The Mentalist and you like TM fic, you should head on over to the forum to vote. I'm not ( Read more... )

The Red and the Grey
Author: Bloodwrites
Rating: T
Category: Mystery/Romance
Plot: Directly following the events of the season 3 finale, Jane is making inroads to get back into the CBI and Lisbon's good graces when a new archnemesis appears to avenge Red John's death.

A/N - Okay, so I have to admit that I'm giving up on LJ when it comes to posting my ( Read more... )

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

( How dreary and tiresome, to be in the thick of this all over again. )

Title: The Red and the Grey
Author: Bloodwrites
Rating: T for this part (some mention of graphic violence)
Spoilers: Through season 3 finale, none for season 4 (that I know of, anyway)
Plot: While Jane attempts to make inroads back to the CBI, a new nemesis appears on the scene to avenge Red John's death

Chapter 1 can be found here
Chapter 2 can be ( Read more... )

Her eyes widened at his state of undress.

“I - uh… I couldn’t get away any sooner. But I thought maybe you could use some dinner. I tried to call,” she added quickly.

“Oh - yes, sorry, I shut it off earlier. I forgot about it.”

He stepped away from the door, feeling a little pink when he felt Lisbon’s eyes on his chest.

“I’ll just - ” he nodded ( Read more... )

Chapter 1 can be found here
Chapter 2 can be found here
Chapter 3 can be found here

( Jane hadn't anticipated renovation being so... tedious. )

Title: The Red and the Grey, Chap 3/?
Author: BloodWrites
Rating: T (adult themes, some strong language, some mention of graphic violence in later chapters)
Synopsis: Follows the events of the season 3 finale, "Strawberries and Cream"
Disclaimer can be found in part 1 of this fic

Chapter 1 can be found here
Chapter 2 can be found here

Hey all, I realized ( Read more... )

Title: The Red and the Grey, Part 2/?
Author: BloodWrites
Spoilers: Up to season 3 finale, none for season 4
Pairing: Lisbon/Jane, Rigsby/Van Pelt
Rating: T (Mild language, adult themes)
Plot: As Jane tries to make inroads back to the CBI after the events of the season 3 finale, a new nemesis emerges to avenge Red John's death.

Part 1 can be found here. ( Read more... )

Okay, I know this is totally against any kind of common sense anyone might have, but I can't stop writing this damned fic - even though I have six million other things that I'm also writing. HOWEVER, if I promise not to let it interfere with my Bones-y duties, I'm hoping nobody will be too upset. I have Mentalist fever, y'all. Bad. So, here's my ( Read more... )