tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post4561995931874701852..comments2023-06-25T11:02:00.806-05:00Comments on The Lazy, Yet Discerning Ficster: Admin Essay: OMJ - Exploring the Jasper FactorUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-63260222954461778662009-10-13T03:13:32.925-05:002009-10-13T03:13:32.925-05:00Great article. Although I avoid non-canon coupling...Great article. Although I avoid non-canon coupling in fics b/c they make my insides churn like buttah in a bad way, I must admit while reading the original Twilight series I was more intrigued by Alice and Jasper than I was by Bella and Edward (to be honest, Bella & Edward annoyed the hell out of me in the saga). I turned to fanfic hoping for more Alice & Jasper since SM let me down, but at the time there really wasn't much out there, and what was out there wasn't the greatest. Oddly enough, fanfic made me fall in love with Bella & Edward in a way that the original series did not (however, I was always Team Edward b/c I don't like kisses through force and suicidal manipulation ... lookin' at you, Team Jacob). Thanks for the story recs now that there appears to be a lot more decent stories available that are J/A centric.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-28388340108625010502009-09-15T20:16:11.772-05:002009-09-15T20:16:11.772-05:00As a massive Jasper fan, I really appreciated this...As a massive Jasper fan, I really appreciated this, I agreed with so many points that were made and it was great to see all the different sides to our favourite Empath in one place!! <br /><br />Is it so wrong to actually been in love a fictional character!? <br /><br />“Stop yer butcherin’ of my twang-a-lang, miss darlin’ cupcake marmalade sugar britches." -- Hilarious! I completely agree!!<br /> <br />http://www.fanfiction.net /u/1966994/ClurrabellaClurrabella_https://www.blogger.com/profile/12199755685639898966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-71165895649749597632009-06-20T14:16:37.285-05:002009-06-20T14:16:37.285-05:00I personally think that Bella would have been a be...I personally think that Bella would have been a better match for Jasper in the end. Their personalities are perfect for each other. with her, he finds trust and understanding. With him, she finds umm well for lack of better words, trust and understanding. Both things they lacked from Edward and Alice. While Alice loved Jasper, she never truly trusted him (if she did, she wouldn't watch his future constantly for slip-ups). Edward didn't truly trust Bella either. He belittled her by saying she was just human, so she didn't "really" understand. He didn't even allow her to make her own decisions, he took that right away from her before she even knew she had a choice to make. However, both Edward and Alice loved Bella and Jasper fiercly. I think their intiall relationships are a pivotal point in all of theie lives. Bella and Jasper needed to have that type of love with e/a to be able to have enough faith in themselves to move forward. They learn and grow from those past relationships. Then they learn to love each other and provide the other with what they were missing with e/a. I just think it makes sense. 'Cause i for one couldn't live with a person who was so controling or someone who constantly checked up on me, but thats just me. lol oh and BTW is anyone else annoyed by the way they made Jackson's hair look as jasper....come on jackson is walking sex, they didnt need to mess with the hair seriously!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-82805330780415338212009-06-11T00:00:20.998-05:002009-06-11T00:00:20.998-05:00I don't know if it's the way that Rob port...I don't know if it's the way that Rob portrays Edward or just how canon Edward really is but in my mind, there is no comparison. Jasper is it. Maybe I'm projecting what I want him to be or maybe I've just read so many great portrayals of him in fandom but he comes off as so strong and self assured. Also, the fact that hundreds maybe thousands of people went up against him and didn't live to tell about it is just so sexy to me. It could hearken back to year one and I;m just subconsciously choosing the best caveman to be my mate. Edward and his effeminate hands doesn't seem like he could hold his own as well as Jasper in a brawl or scavenge for food. His southern twang is just icing on the cake and also, I think that everyone who ships Jasper has had this particular thought at one point or another but he really seems like he can throw down in teh bedroom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-33653487139187917732009-06-03T15:58:39.976-05:002009-06-03T15:58:39.976-05:00Fantastic! I have come to love Jasper over the la...Fantastic! I have come to love Jasper over the last few months immensley. It was a slow progression, but I'm happy to have gotten there as he is one of my favorite characters. These were great resources for anyone wanting to write a Fic with a variant of Jasper. <br />I have to say that my favorite incarnation of B/E/J is The Trip Home. His emotional element is well represented, and it doesn't hurt that all the smexin' is amazingly hot!!<br />Thank you for writing this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-25404301316094337372009-06-02T19:36:24.303-05:002009-06-02T19:36:24.303-05:00It's all because from in Twilight when they are in...It's all because from in Twilight when they are in the hotel<br /><br />Jasper: "You're wrong, you know." <br /><br />"I can feel what you’re feeling now — and you are worth it."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007057950917114563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-4261280361398747632009-06-02T14:18:46.219-05:002009-06-02T14:18:46.219-05:00Darlin' turns me off massively as well.
it just d...Darlin' turns me off massively as well.<br /><br />it just does, since I'm a southerner and really, no young guy says that. And I know he's not "young" but he is.angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007118172898489347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-10673386702104786392009-06-02T12:08:40.006-05:002009-06-02T12:08:40.006-05:00Great article, AG - fantastic to read so much love...Great article, AG - fantastic to read so much love for my favourite boy. xoxo<br /><br />As an aside, a fic where Jasper uses the expression "Darlin'" is a massive cockblock for me. I can't express how much I despise it. Hehe.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189702731380256366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-22523829076982131892009-06-02T06:12:20.454-05:002009-06-02T06:12:20.454-05:00I have thought about Jasper's role in FF a lot in ...I have thought about Jasper's role in FF a lot in recent months, and therefore I am SO glad you did this. I cannot think of anyone better to have done it, either. You've obviously put a lot of thought into his character, and I feel like you have a better grasp on him than anyone else I've seen/heard comment on this subject.<br /><br />Now, Jackson as Jasper...JacksonUNFskinnyboyYESgivememore. Ilove him. He is beautiful and I love guys that are skinny like that, but still have seksi tone, so yeah, love him. I fully accept Jackson as Jasper in the movies, but when I think of Jasper in fic, it's not him. I don't have a celebrity comparison b/c my Jasper lives only in my head. Due to Bella's initial description of Edward as lanky, I always see Jasper has having broader shoulders and a slightly larger build. JMO =)<br /><br />Regardless, I'll take some Jacksper in practically any form. *slurp*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-34693236445453890072009-06-01T15:52:56.910-05:002009-06-01T15:52:56.910-05:00I was actually just in Austin and heard a very bea...I was actually just in Austin and heard a very beautiful Texan man call a friend "son" in his beautiful drawl - there was something so completely orgasmic about it that I had to give it to my Jasper to use. I have no idea if it is a real Southern thing or just this one HOT guy, but it's in my head and made my SWATJasper that much more delectable IMHO.<br /><br />Jasper has that edge of danger and air of mystery that just makes him so much fun to read/write. Thanks, AG for give him some spotlight.Leiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573305656212848458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-65026175718215359952009-06-01T09:06:02.877-05:002009-06-01T09:06:02.877-05:00You seem to have overlooked A Lesson In Release an...You seem to have overlooked A Lesson In Release and A Lesson in Fate by Lillie Cullen as well.DefinatelyStayinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14845476737501475826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-56553674939058050582009-05-31T22:19:24.240-05:002009-05-31T22:19:24.240-05:00Very interesting article. It was nice to read eve...Very interesting article. It was nice to read everyone's take on their particular Jacsper. It would be nice to see ignrntslt (Passion and Disaster); Rosalee Lorraine (Echoes of You; The Gardener) and DefinatelyStaying (The Forbidden Room); House of Cards; Next Weekend) take on their Jacsper.twilightedtylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156798140320719131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-6938473711069009872009-05-31T00:21:42.722-05:002009-05-31T00:21:42.722-05:00Loved it! Finally, Jasper is getting some attentio...Loved it! Finally, Jasper is getting some attention! I would have liked some more A/J fics because I can never find them but I suppose you had the same problem. I'm so glad you mentioned Tie Me Down to This World because it is such an amazing story. The raw emotion just flows from the page... I wish someone would do a full rec of it.<br /><br />The reason I read Jasper is because I can't stand Edward or Bella, and he and Alice are my favourite alternatives but I suppose that's not normal. And I'll read any pairing except Jasper/Bella. I'm a bit like you with how you can't read Bella with anyone else but you like Edward with other people... I love Alice with almost any other member of the Cullen family bar Esme but I really can't do Jasper with anyone else. Even after Alice has dumped him to be with another character, I can't stomach him finding anyone else.<br /><br />I think Jackson is an amazing Jasper, but when I'm reading, I don't see him as my Jasper. I don't see any of the Cullen's as they are depicted in the movie.<br /><br />Anyway, fantastic article, I can't wait for more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-4679348620108462452009-05-30T17:05:27.906-05:002009-05-30T17:05:27.906-05:00Idreamofeddy gives a huge thanks to you AG for wri...Idreamofeddy gives a huge thanks to you AG for writing such a wonderfully superb article, especially the Texsper portion. I applauded that piece. The one thing I decided before I wrote my story and the other one I'm trying to write is in no way shape or form would I use the word Darlin or have him pick up a guitar and sing. Okay, maybe he sings a little bit in CM, but just his own version of Ticks and Rudolph.<br /><br />That being said it's easy to see where some authors have gotten the idea that these traits belong to the GOD known as Jasper. It's from Jackson, and maybe the occasional official image off of the making of Twilight. Some of that's okay I guess, but does Jackson say Darlin? Maybe in one fic it's okay, now it seems to be spreading and I'm starting to cringe more.<br /><br /> I know quite a few actual Texans and rednecks, and not once have I ever been called Darlin. <br /><br />I'm so glad that you AG read SEM. Like you, I bawled, and when I feel like shedding a few tears I always go back to it and read it again. No other fic has effected me so much. <br /><br />So Thanks Very Much for letting me be apart of this wonderful piece. I'll even accept the fact that I gave a copout answer to the power question. But if the question was who makes me cream in my pants more, it's Jasper.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09324717707449771403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-55376213003837458122009-05-30T16:54:09.444-05:002009-05-30T16:54:09.444-05:00Oh, and Jackson is definitely my Jasper - minus th...Oh, and Jackson is definitely my Jasper - minus the constipated expression... :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-12283323677597718582009-05-30T16:42:15.878-05:002009-05-30T16:42:15.878-05:00What a great article! I loooooove Jasper! He is mo...What a great article! I loooooove Jasper! He is most definitely my favourite Cullen. I'm almost always on his side when he's in competition with Edward (e.g. The Arrangement and Nothing Left To Lose) - usually I end up disappointed but philosophical. <br /><br />One thing you didn't mention that Jasper has going for him - he's blonde! I know the stereotype is that girls like their men tall, dark and handsome, but I have to say I'm a sucker for a hot blonde. Could just be me... <br /><br />Anyway, I don't really see how anyone could not love Jasper. He's tall, blonde and gorgeous. He's sensitive but still manly - a bad-boy with the soul of a poet. He rides a motorbike. And to top it all off, imagine coming home from work after a crappy day and having an instant mood-fixer available! It doesn't get much better than that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-81031871098495486562009-05-30T16:33:31.643-05:002009-05-30T16:33:31.643-05:00so very true. i got a little bit tired of reading ...so very true. i got a little bit tired of reading Edward fics. I mean yeah we love them but, Jasper is there too. Ive always been TEAM Jasper since the books, and looking for great fics are impossible for him. Ive stumbled across a few and i mean very few vamsper ones, but im still looking for a GREAT human one. Ive been reading "one more shot", its a great AH J/A fic and thats just one.<br /><br />we need more JASPERAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-34669557739343515922009-05-30T14:06:02.356-05:002009-05-30T14:06:02.356-05:00I just have to say, that this is a GREAT blog. AG,...I just have to say, that this is a GREAT blog. AG, you've outdone yourself with this thoroughly researched and well-crafted article. <br /><br />Jasper's so endearing with his southern charm and empathic abilities. Thank you for helping us understand his various roles in TwiFic and just how versatile his character can be. <br /><br />Seriously, I'm always so impressed with the level of commitment from all the admins and contributers of TLYDF blog. Thanks to everyone who keeps this place miles above the rest!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-91186177281202557322009-05-30T13:38:18.970-05:002009-05-30T13:38:18.970-05:00this was great.
and the pictures are all soooo pr...this was great.<br /><br />and the pictures are all soooo pretty with all the overlapping divs, etc. <br /><br />good job, AG^3. ;-)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561522780035839951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-58102367635145428592009-05-30T13:15:50.312-05:002009-05-30T13:15:50.312-05:00Edward for me could take a hike. I can recognize R...Edward for me could take a hike. I can recognize Rob for the hottie he is, but overall, Edward is just too overbearing and domineering in my opinion. I love a domineering man in the bedroom, but I'm an intelligent woman that is more than capable of making my own decisions and handling what life throws at me. Edward doesn't allow Bella this right, he keeps things from her and makes decisions for her without her input, whereas I see Jasper as a straight shooter. In stories with Bella and Jasper together, Jasper gives Bella the information Edward would refuse to grant her, and he allows her to make her own decisions. <br /><br />Jasper's a man and not a boy and is comfortable enough in his abilities to trust himself with Bella. Edward at any age comes across to me as an insecure boy that when not in control is lost and therefore allows his insecurities to control him and his relationship with Bella. So, on any given day, Jasper pulls the rug right out from Edward. <br /><br />Even in real life, Jackson runs circles around Rob. To me, what makes Jackson so uber sexy is his that he seems to be perfectly comfortable in his own skin and in any situation. Whereas Rob, oh the other hand is the exactl opposite. <br /><br />BTW, my Jasper is Jackson in all his forms and styles. I'd like him to be taller, (sorry Jackson, but the hubs is 6'5" and after 12 years I'm kinda used to being towered over) and I do write Jackson that way, but I'd still canoodle with him at any height.Whitlock's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14907987303348672904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-59363628538292688302009-05-30T13:05:29.720-05:002009-05-30T13:05:29.720-05:00ElleCC: I can't even tell you how excited I am tha...ElleCC: I can't even tell you how excited I am that Someone Else's Memoirs came up more than once in the article. If I could recommend only one fic for the rest of forever, it would be SEM. It is just fantastically phenomenal.<br /><br />You know, I'd had something else recced when I began formatting this article, and then I had to find the link for idreamofeddy's quote. IDK why I began reading... I don't usually do J/B unless E/A have died, which luckily, they had. (God, that sounded meaner than intended...)<br /><br />First read ever was yesterday, no lie. I cried. So emotional. Naturally, I shoved my other rec aside with a quickness.<br /><br />struckuponastar: Fortunately or unfortunately, I still can't read Bellsper without wanting to go all Edward and rip my computer screen in half,<br /><br />See. This is me. I can not stand to see a fic end in any way other than E/B, with the exception of slash. It's so odd...<br /><br />I was kind of saddened that I had a more difficult time finding Jasper fics that weren't him shipped non-canon. They were all J/B and E/B, which is awesome, don't get me wrong. But it was harder to find J/A pairings than I'd expected.<br /><br />Thanks everyone for reading/commenting!AngstGoddess003https://www.blogger.com/profile/03078749136364365622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-15250141624262040592009-05-30T13:02:22.055-05:002009-05-30T13:02:22.055-05:00I agree with the notion that the fandom is getting...I agree with the notion that the fandom is getting bored with Edward and that is why people are putting Jasper more in the spotlight. He is the most interesting secondary character because there is so much past to him that was left unsaid by SMeyer.<br /><br />THANK YOU for bringing up the butchering of the Texsper, I was just bitching about this yesterday. In the beginning I read so many fics where every other word out of his mouth was darlin' I wanted to scream whenever I read it. It soured me to the whole Bellsper phenomenon.<br /><br />I'm right there with you on the Bella must be with Edward, but Edward can certainly be with Jasper or Carlisle. That is exactly me. I'm trying to broaden my horizons.<br /><br />Your descriptions of each of the Jaspers had me laughing, esp Thirdsper "may I join you?" fantastic. <br /><br />I'm a huge fan of slash pairings and it must always be Edward with Jackson or Carlisle, never Jacob. Never, ever, EVER Emmett. eww. That's just wrong. Very very wrong. And don't even get me started on the other slash pairings I've seen or heard about. *shudders*Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08184680965539020309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-75216873146147871712009-05-30T12:25:47.378-05:002009-05-30T12:25:47.378-05:00Loyal reader, first time poster. And naturally, it...Loyal reader, first time poster. And naturally, it's for selfish reasons. Thanks a ton for the rec, AG. <br /><br />I'm also baffled by the recent proliferation of Jasper fics. I've always been on Team Jasper (reference the fact that I'm currenlty wearing one of my *two* 'Jasper Says Relax tee shirts'), and it simultaneously frightens and intruiges me that more and more people are beginning to take an interest in him. Fortunately or unfortunately, I still can't read Bellsper without wanting to go all Edward and rip my computer screen in half, but I adore Jalice and Friendsper, and I hope the new exploration of Jasper in fanfic will precipitate more quality fics of this nature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-35114498803168464322009-05-30T12:10:10.514-05:002009-05-30T12:10:10.514-05:00Now I see why Val was gathering Jasper story names...Now I see why Val was gathering Jasper story names earlier this week.... this was awesome. I am an absolute Jasperian... although, like you, I don't ship him with just anyone; and, *unlike* you, I DON'T ship him with Alice... I prefer him with Bella, although it doesn't break my heart if he's with Edward. I've just had too much Edward/Bella... overloaded. And Alice... I realize that my general dislike of her is due to the way she is generally - unfairly - portrayed in fanfic at large. It's not fair to Alice, but, ah well.<br /><br />I can't even tell you how excited I am that Someone Else's Memoirs came up more than once in the article. If I could recommend only one fic for the rest of forever, it would be SEM. It is just fantastically phenomenal.<br /><br />Oh, and I will not get into my feelings on Jackson... we'll just leave it at that :)<br /><br />Thanks for spreading the Jasper Awareness, Sam!!ElleCChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10867776963752781988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2291157166360423354.post-17675267570805433852009-05-30T11:55:05.750-05:002009-05-30T11:55:05.750-05:00Awesome post! I personality am one of the many Jas...Awesome post! I personality am one of the many Jasper lovers, and the advice on Texsper was awesome. Having lived in the Lone star state since the day I was born I find it annoying when Texsper suddenly starts following the stereotypes instead of truly just having that southern attitude.Service Dogs Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089739556653901158noreply@blogger.com