Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2007

What is it about?

On the outset it appears to be fan-fiction. But it's not... Not exactly... The author here is retelling a tale that played out on Days Of Our Lives, shining a huge spotlight on one of the most complex characters that so many people remember well. Jack Deveraux was dark, devious and manipulative, while at the same time he could be passionate, charming and just plain sweet. But, believe me, The Spectators is not written like anything I've ever read online before. This is not a written transcript of the show. It's written in the style of a great romance novel.  The author has written it in such a way that you'd swear you were right there in the moment living Jack Deveraux's life. It's a challenging story to have written, and the author has put an unimaginable amount of work into retelling a complex and beautiful love story that many people may remember with fond memories.

Why is it so unique?

About seventy percent of the chapters are taken from the story that played out on television, wonderfully retold in great detail. But it's not just a play by play account of what happened on air...

The part that will delight you more than anything are the details the author has added into the story that a viewer of the show might not have known about. There is a great deal of original material that was added into this wonderful story that lead the reader to understand the moments that transpired after the cameras stopped rolling on set. If you've ever wondered what happened after the scene fades to black on television, read this story. I laughed and cried the whole way through it...

The story is only half over... It's being updated and added to over time, so you can participate in discussing it as the new installments appear. Enjoy this one! It'll certainly keep you warm on those cold winter nights...

Visit: The Spectators

There are summaries of everything that's archived to help get you started, there is a cast list and family tree to help you keep track of who's who, a message forum to hear what others think of this web drama... But, for all that is contained on this website, it's incredibly easy to navigate and find your way around.

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Welcome to Wonderland!

For over twenty years, The Highwind Ski Resort has brought vitality to the sleepy New England community of St. Laurent. Under the reign of Giselle Ormand, the resort has prospered beyond her wildest expectations.

From the flawless ski slopes to the lavish parties, the Highwind has never had any trouble attracting the most elite and celebrated clientèle -- but this story belongs to those behind the scenes.

In this online drama series, experience the Highwind's tangled web of family and friendship, power and greed, and darkness and light.
 

Visit: Wonderland - By Tom King

Some Good Resources:

All About Romance

The Romance Reader

Love Romances & More

Another Great Resource:

Find the websites of some great medieval and historical novelists on Romancing Medieval.

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A letter to the readers from Judith Brown - a.k.a. Sarah Fall:

"I've written five contemporary romances, and am currently working on 
my first historical, Mountain Wild. I post a new chapter once a 
month, and have not missed one since I began this schedule six years ago. 
I've been writing Inspirational Romance for the Internet since 1998, 
and my stories have an ever growing readership that constantly 
surprises me with feedback and encouragement. It only shows what the 
Internet can do!

My love stories can be read for free online, and the completed ones 
can be downloaded in PDFs for later reading. And for the die-hard 
fans, Abigail's Journey is now available in paperback!"

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To quote the authors regarding the book, Schuyler Falls: "At its most basic, it's about the citizens of an upstate New York town whose lives suddenly intersect when a murder rips their world apart. Speaking thematically, ASF focuses on the darkness and complexity that lurks within the human mind. In Schuyler Falls, people are often their own worst enemies."

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TJDS-The Jack Deveraux Story is the story of a man who was raised to know only wealth and power, whose world came crashing down throughout the course of the story. On the most amazing day in his life, one that seemed the culmination of everything he'd ever worked for, everything and everyone suddenly turned against him.

Jack is assaulted quite suddenly with the news that he was actually adopted out of a small town, grass roots family. His real family is the one he's been trying to destroy... And just when it couldn't seem to get any worse, his highly revered adopted father drops the worst bombshell on him of all.

But, believe it or not, that's only the very beginning of the story. Just when it seems his world is wrecked beyond salvation, in walks the feisty young woman who would try to help heal his broken heart. This story has everything! Love, drama, laughter, tears...

If you never saw the original acts played out on national television, this is probably the second best thing. The love story of Jack and Jennifer was one that touched me greatly when I watched it. I was dumbfounded to see that someone had retold the tale so beautifully. Give this story a chance and see if you don't agree. TJDS is free to read online. Support Sally A. Wilson and friends, who took an incredible amount of time out of their lives to support the man behind the story.

Complete with photos, sound clips, and more!

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