Academy Author Index

Mavis Applewater

Last Updated: 12/20/2008

2005 Hall of Fame
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2006 Hall of Fame
Story - Tempus Fugit

Allen Street [Academy Halloween 2006]

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The Brass Ring

A young med student meets the woman of her dreams or does she?

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The Conqueror

Serving The Conqueror

Gabrielle & Xena are still struggling to find a place in the other's world.

Finding My Way

When Stephanie begins her new career teaching history at a small New England University her well planned future takes an unexpected detour, when she meets Allison.

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The Forgotten [Academy Halloween 2004]

Hearts, Flowers & Snickerdoodles

A wayward spirit is sent back to Earth to help a misguided woman.

A Higher Power [Academy Valentines 2004]

A woman goes on a spiritual quest and is granted the chance to see how things might have been.

If You Want My Advice [Academy Valentine 2005]

Just One Of Those Things

An unexpected business trip and a chance encounter turns Olivia's world upside down.

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The Legend Of Faith

What if Gabrielle had a second child by Dahak? Takes place post season five. A three part series.

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My Sister's Keeper

The past and present collide for Jenny Jacobs when she is reunited with her first love and the only woman she can never be with again.

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The Price I Paid [Academy Halloween 2003]

A woman who realizes she has no recall of her past beyond her name and job. Eventually she comes to realize that a vampire saved her and gave her a new life.

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Remember When?

Unusual circumstances lead former child star Dee Janice back in front of the camera. The only hitch is standing behind the camera is her ex-lover.

Tempus Fugit [removed by request of author]

The story begins in 1956 giving a glimpse into the life of Ellen Druette a seventeen year old cheerleader who thinks she knows herself. That summer she learns that she knows nothing at all.

Turn Around [Academy Valentines 2006]

Whispering Pines

This recent winner of the Bards Village Halloween Challenge; Shawn is stuck in a haunted mansion on Halloween night for a television special. Her only companion should be the attractive allbeit annoying Faith Charles. But everything is not as it seems. A new series featuring the quirky psychic Shawn Williams and the cranky reporter Faith Charles follows with a brief glimpse into what happened to Faith after her experiences that Halloween night and a look into how Anna and Catherine met. Next, Anna is growing very fond of her house guest, Faith learns what Delia wants and we get a glimpse into what Shawn has been up to after her experineces last Halloween.
In the 2rd installment Anna and Catherine finally have a chance to spend some time alone. Shawn is less than thrilled to find Faith standing in her doorway. Next Anna is trying to understand her feelings for Catherine, while Shawn is barely coping with being reunited with Faith.

1. Whispering Pines 2. Returning To The Manor 3. Life In The Manor 4. Tempting The Fates 5. Morning Mist 6. Dark Skies

7. Reading Between The Lines 8. The Light Of Day 9. Echoes Of The Night 10. Things That Go Bump In The Night

11. Laughter In The Wind 12. Braving The Inner Storm 13. The Light Of Shadows 14. Road Trip 15. Truth

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The Wishing Well [Academy Valentine 2003]

College student, Shannon is wondering how to tell her best friend and roomate Darcy that she is in love with her. She decides to follow the tradition of an old wishing well and it isn't until years later that she has the chance to see if her wish comes true.

Wednesday Afternoon PWP Series

All In A Day's Work Rumors at work put a young woman in an interesting situation. April Showers April Fools day leads a woman to view a close friend in a different light. Bad Timing Every time Bess enters Annie's life romance is out of the question. Bedlam Amanda wins the lottery and loses her mind or does she? Blind Dates And Other Tragedies A woman agrees to go on a blind date only to have her life turned upside down. Breakfast With Amelia Reyna comes home to see her family before she is sent overseas. Briars Creek A saloon girl, a card game and a mail order bride brighten up a dreary mining town. By Request An older woman falls for a young college student Cast List The director of a play falls for her leading lady. Changes Can a woman who is the love 'em and leave type really change after a torrid encounter with a woman from her past? Danica's Dilemma College roommates get to know one another better. A Day At The Mall Maggie encounters a very friendly sales girl while out shopping. Desperately Seeking Clark A halloween adventure turns interesting when a young woman discovers that Clark Kent is a woman. Detour A truck stop waitress decides to take a chance on a mysterious stranger Double Dating Joan and her lover go on vaction with another couple the simple trip takes an unusual turn when her lover decides she wants to do more than just double date. The Drive-In A woman reflects upon a past love. Easing The Tension A masseur tries to keep a professional distance from an attractive client. Fanning The Flames A woman discovers that cooking a holiday meal can be not only challenging but rewarding as well. Film At Eleven Bettie & Becca meet on the day when gay marriage is finally a reality. Sparks fly when the duo meet during the historic event. Final Exam College roommates discover a fun way to study. Gemini On a business trip to the East Coast a woman encounters someone she is convinced is her former lover, only problem is that her lover died over a decade ago. Happy Birthday Jen Jen receives a special birthday gift from a beautiful stranger. | Hidden Agenda An executive is searching for a spy within her company only to discover that one of her employees has a very interesting secret life. Home Stretch During a long car trip a woman encounters, rain storms, traffic jams and romance. House Sitting A young college student house sits for her boss she never expected romance to be a part of the bargain. Icing On The Cake A pastry chef does a little decorating on a client. Just An Ordinary Day A woman recalls her first love and deal with the present. A Kiss Is More Than Just A Kiss After chatting with friends a woman seeks out the first woman she kissed. Lady Dunnesbury A young bride encounters a rouge who opens up a brand new world for her. Laundry Day Fluffing and folding has never been so much fun. Life With Mandy A woman reflects on a past love who has suddenly reentered her life. Things become more complicated when Mandy's husband has the bad manners to be murdered. Living On The Edge Kylie is making a routine delivery when a sudden snow storm and mysterious woman disrupt her plans. Living The Life Do PWP's really happen in the real world? Shelia doesn't believe that they can until her friend challenges her to live out a PWP. The Lodge The owner of a small ski lodge in Vermont tries to handle a group of unruly guests and her attraction to the hostess of the gathering. Long Division Lali simply wants to get a passing grade in math. Instead she finds herself helping her socially inept tutor with life and possibly love. The Lost Amazon Tribe A woman is the only surviving member of a airplane crash. She discovers an amazon tribe and possibly her heart. Lucky Thirteen College roomates discover that becoming addicted to computer games can lead to romance. Matinee Two women share more than popcorn at the picture show. The Messenger A woman is regretting spending Valentine's Day alone until an attractive bike messegner litterally runs into her. Michelle's Chance Horseback riding lessons turns to romance. New Beginnings A young mother meets the mother of her daughter's classmate and finds something she wasn't looking for. The Night We Almost Met Madonna Two friends go to a concert only to discover each other. | O'Connor's Pub A bartender tells one of her co-workers a spooky Halloween tale but is it just a story? Parking Tickets And Other Annoyances Parking tickets, snow storms and a cranky boss are all part of one woman's day. Things look up when she meets a very charming meter maid. The Party Lee throws a party and shares an interesting encounter with a stranger. The Pirate Queen A thief on the run enters into an agreement that would grant her the revenge she thinks she wants. Pizza, Pizza A woman thinks all she wants from her Friday night, is just to relax and enjoy a pizza, until she meets the delivery girl. The Promise Set in Amsterdam in 1939. Glenna makes a promise that leads her life in a new direction. Rain's Journey A western about a drifter and an attractive widow. Red Lotus A fantasy about the search for Shangra La. Ring In The Old, Ring In The New Co-workers celebrate New Years Eve. Road Trip Veronica reluctantly agrees to do a favor for her boss that turns into a nightmare. Roll Of The Dice On a business trip to Las Vegas a woman discovers that luck is indeed a lady. Saving For Tomorrow A bank employee finds romance in the most unlikely places. Sing For Me A woman learns that blind dates can be interesting. Something Different Two friends find a new way to spend an afternoon. Strike A Pose An artist and her model create more than art together. Summer Sunset Dakota remembers Summer Camp and her first love. This is the Story Jules & Verna meet in the strangest way. Somehow they ended up becoming friends. But are they meant to be more than friends? Time Heals All Wounds A woman gets dumped, breaks her watch and still finds happiness. Trading Rooms In this take off on Trading Spaces & Changing Rooms, Ellie's sister convinces her that going on the popular television show and allowing their neighbors to redesign a room in their home is a good idea. She doesn't agree until she meets the designer. Under The Mistletoe Is a holiday story about a dog walker who gets snowed in with her attractive employer. The Water's Edge Jobeth takes a long needed vacation at a cabin in the woods to find herself involved in a mystery. Wrong Turn A short ditty about a woman taking driving lessons only to be distracted by her attractive instructor.

Wednesday Afternoon PWP Series with Sequels

Adventure On The High Seas A pirate and lady enjoy an adventure. | Blair's Bounty In the sequel to Adventure On The High Seas, the captain and 1st mate are shipwrecked. |
Angel's Heart Life in prison becomes interesting for Angel when she meets a young imate who needs her help. | Angel Unchained In the sequel, Angel tries to set LuAnn free even though she doesn't want to let her go. |
The Beach A woman finds herself caught in memories from the past while helping her brother repair an old beach house. | Storm Warning Now that Carrie has been reunited with a woman from her past she wonders if she will ever get to spend time with her? |
The Body Guard A security specialist is assigned to protect a tempermental actress. | Babysitting Charlie In this sequel, Charlie is once again proving to be a handful. |
The Cabana Ginny is on a business trip and enjoys a poolside encounter with a beautiful blonde. | Businesss Dealings Deidre flies to Boston to review Ginny's workplace. |
Coffee Break Monica finally has some time only to find herself meeting someone she can't wait to spend her time with. | Dinner With The Family Followup to Coffee Break; meeting the in-laws can be stressful. |
Damsel In Distress A woman motorist gets help. | Snowy Night Sequel to Damsel in Distress | Morning Frost Sequel to Snowy Night
Dashing Thru The Snow A reporter and her camerawoman find themselves trapped in a snow storm. PWP. Winner of The Bards Village Snowed In Challenge. | Let It Rain Sequel to Dashing Thru The Snow once again unexpected weather brings some surprises. |
Destiny A shop girl meets a beautiful stranger on Halloween Night. | Finding Destiny Destiny celebrates another Halloween. |
Everlasting Rowan is a brave warrior with a secret to hide. She has been promised the hand of the Princess, can she keep her secret even on her wedding night? Or will the world finally discover that she is not a man? | Eternally In the sequel, Rowan is King and learning that wearing the crown is a heavy burden. | Evermore Evermore is the third and final installment to the Everlasting Series. Raven & Alithea face their final challenge which could cost them everything.
Family Reunion A young teenager falls for another girl, unfortunately, the object of her affections is about to become her stepsister. | Extended Family Sequel to Family Reunion | Family Gathering Shea and Maddie prepare to celebrate the holidays when an unexpected visitor disrupts their plans.
Fielder's Choice This one is 'A League Of Their Own' done up Mavis style. | Spring Training In this lengthy sequel Bobbie faces life on the farm, a new season without Cherish and much more. |
Good Things Come In Small Packages A woman discovers that good things really do come in small packages. | Good Things Come To Those Who Wait Sequel to Small Packages Teagan and Gayle are back and things heat up between them. |
Happy Birthday to Me How would you spend your birthday? One woman decides to head off for a little vacation in Mexico only to discover a very unique gift awaiting her arrival. | True Hearts Gena and Liora are together for Valentine's Day their plans for a romantic weekend change when Gena's parents arrive. |
Here Comes The Bride A cocktail waitress entertains at a bachelorette party. | The Bride Wore Blue We finally find out how Lori felt about what happened the night before her wedding. |
Home For The Holidays Series A story about two ex-lovers reunited for the Thanksgiving. | I'll Be Home For Christmas Followup to Home For The Holidays Tressa and Lindsey continue to rekindle their romance. | Do Not Open Before Christmas Continuation of I'll Be Home For Christmas finds the duo anticipating the festive holiday.
| Happy New Year Followup to Do Not Open Before Christmas | Cupid's Arrow Following, Happy New Year, Lindsey and Tressa celebrate Valentines Day.
| Easter Surprise An Easter Suprise reunites Lindsey & Tressa. | By Dawns Early Light Tressa and Lindsey are back to celebrate Independence Day.
| The Long Weekend Tressa and Lindsey are back for another Holiday. | Holiday Cheer Tressa & Lindsey are back for the last installment of the Home For The Holiday Series.
Home Improvement A woman hires a sexy plumber who doesn't seem to notice her. | Cora's Gift Part Two of Home Improvement |
Island Dreams Carefree beach bum flier meets obnoxious woman and becomes stranded. | Back To Reality Robbie and Ginny are back for another adventure. |
Jury Duty Walker finds that doing her civic duty can be very rewarding. | Reaching A Verdict Sequel to Jury Duty; now that they have reached a verdict Walker and Celine are free to explore their feelings for one another. |
King's Frolic A trip to a drag show proves to be very entertaining. | Underneath It All In the sequel, Deb/Dirk & Jude are back for a very special birthday celebration. |
Lessons Learned A young woman takes a younger girl under her wing only to lose her heart | Making the Grade Sharna and Kellie are back trying to begin their lives together. |
The Limo Julia shares more than a ride with her limo driver. | Tamara's Turn Part two of the Limo. |
Miss. Larilia's Lesson A young shop girl and the new school teacher strike up a friendship. | Stolen Moments A follow up to Miss Larilia's Lesson | Nellie's Quest Nellie travels East to join Vivian, uncertain if she will be a welcome sight.
Overtime Sometimes working late can be rewarding. | Time & 1/2 Once again we find that working overtime can be fun. |
The Plaza Hotel A short tale about a Governess and a Lady. | Patience's Haven Bonnie and Patience try to adjust to their new life. |
Queen Of Hearts A friendly game of cards presents an interesting jackpot. | Deuces Are Wild In the sequel to Queen Of Hearts, Regina tries her luck at in a game of chance. |
Questions And Answers Over dinner a woman confides in a close friend of how she first discovered and lost love. | Asked And Answered In the sequel, Devon explains what happened after her affair with Andrea ended. |
The Repairwoman Things heat up for Sandy when her air conditioner breaks. | Cold Fire Max is back this time she heats things up for Sandy. |
Rule 47 A stressed executive is sent away on a retreat to relax. | Rules Are There To Be Broken In the sequel, Rae & Sam are back for their final week of touchy feely camp and finding it harder to break the rules. |
A Short Vacation Ashley is in love with her cousin's wife. | Coming Home Ashley and Leeanne are home and must deal with their families reactions to their new relationship. |
Sophie's Game A softball coach and a college student come to an interesting understanding. | Sophie's Game II Cal and Sophie go on a trip. | Sophie's Game Part III Cal and Sophie are back and this time they are faced with some very serious challenges.
Special Delivery A story proving that neither rain,sleet, or snow can prevent a MailWoman from delivering something special. | Postman Always Rings Twice Part Two of Special Delivery |
Starting Over Randy has just been dumped and is looking for something or someone to take her mind off of her troubles. | Just The Beginning Shay is haunted by the past as she tries to enjoy the holidays with Randy. |
Stewed, Screwed & Tattooed A fun filled trip to P-Town with friends turns into a nightmare for Aster when she wakes up the following day with the mother of all hang-overs, a tattoo and a wife. | After The Honeymoon Glenda and Aster are enjoying wedded bliss except for one minor problem Glenda's parents have decided to visit. |
Test Drive A woman gets more than she bargained when shopping for a new car. | Crossroads |
Threshold Simone has died and now must go back to make amends with a woman she hurt many years ago. | Crossing Over The real Hilary has found a loop hole and gets her life back, Simone tries to intervine in an effort to keep Hilary from hurting the people she cares for. |
That Thursday Afternoon A passionate first time story. | Second Chances In the followup to That Thursday Afternoon, Gelya and Brenna get reaquainted. | Memory Lane Now that they have been reunited Brenna & Geyla still have to face the past.
Truth or Dare Playing everyone's favorite game at a slumber equals, PWP. | Blissful Surrender reunites two women who shared a stormy romance in High School, now that they are all grown up can they make things work? |
Undercover Regan is a private investigator who ends up with her own life being exposed. | The Stakeout Sequel to Undercover |
Welcome To The Neighborhood Eden's new neighbor turns her life upside down in some very interesting ways. | Hearts And Flowers Gwen and Eden's first Valentines Day together is filled with more than a few bumps along the way. |
Whatever Happened To Holly & Whitney discover that reunions can bring unexpected surprises. | The One Whitney and Holly return home once again this time it isn't a happy reunion. |
Who Knew? Anya flies back East for her college roommate's wedding. The only problem is she never told the bride she had a fling with her younger sister years earlier | I've Always Known Reunited as adults Anya and Colleen are finally free to explore their feelings for one another. |
A Woman In Uniform Two naval officers find themselves locked up together in a very chilly enviroment. | A Call To Service In the sequel to A Woman In Uniform, Mauve finally gets her rematch. |