Penname: jazzfan Real name:
Member Since: August 11, 2008

Bio:
After being raised by feral dogs deep in the heart of Appalachia for my first 17 years, I rescued a group of imperiled socioanthopologists from certain doom at the hands of some moonshiners in an undisclosed mossy holler of my homeland. Silly with gratitude, they taught me to read and eventually, to make letters with a pencil. I'm continuing that learning process by writing fan fiction here.
As you can see, I'm still having trouble with run-on sentences and cliches. Yet I've come so far.

Oh, and I love music - especially jazz.
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Reviews by jazzfan
Tough Love by Guten Tag Rated: T [Reviews - 31] 23
Summary: The real hero behind Jim and Pam is ... Stanley? Spoilers through "Fun Run."
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Stanley
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1446 Read Count: 7975 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: February 01, 2009 Updated: February 08, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 05, 2009 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Oh man, your writing of Stanley rocks. How'd I miss this first chapter? I can hear every word as if Stanley is saying it. Nice job.

I'm interested to see what kind of thinking Jim does, and how he handles it with Karen.

Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 09, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Very very cute idea, and a just reward for Stanley.

I loved this line, and I could just hear Stanley saying it:

"It's Dwight," said Stanley, peering at his newspaper. "He probably saw Elvis, too."

Author's Response: Thanks! Stanley earned his pretzel.

Sometimes She's Funny by LoveFool Rated: K [Reviews - 12] 6
Summary: Here are 55 Words on iPod shuffles (spoilers through Stress Relief)

Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Pam
Genres: Drabble, Fluff, Humor
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 68 Read Count: 2146 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: February 01, 2009 Updated: February 01, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 02, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Think of the earphones.

Author's Response: hahaha! I don't think they make them that particular size... ;-)

Have a Little Faith in Me.... by Binxbaby Rated: T [Reviews - 18] 15
Summary:

Jim's thoughts and feelings about Pam and her parents' divorce. Spoilers for Stress Relief.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3412 Read Count: 4520 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: February 02, 2009 Updated: February 02, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 02, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Nice plausable backstory, well done.

Insomnia by yanana Rated: T [Reviews - 11] 6
Summary: This would take place in S3, I guess. Listen to Snow Patrol in the middle of the night, and this is what becomes of it.
Categories: Past, Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3856 Read Count: 2466 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: February 03, 2009 Updated: February 04, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 04, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Sorry about your insomnia, but sure I'm glad you wrote this.

My favorite paragraph (and there were several). I got such a visual from this:

She swallowed and her hand relaxed, releasing the wrinkled fabric and letting it fall over her knees again. It was all silence, and she picked up a few words that she wanted to say, but she'd save those. She wanted to see his face when she said them, and she wanted to hold him, and... "Come back, Jim."

Author's Response: Thanks. =) And, yes, the insomnia .. it is funny to go to bed when the sun is rising.

Dwight Schrute Story Hour by EarlyWorm Rated: T [Reviews - 9] 2
Summary: "The CIA" reconnects with Dwight about the secret mission that was proposed to him during A Benihana Christmas. He responds condescendingly and expounds on his list of 'every secret he promised he'd never ever tell.' What will Pam and Jim think when they get a hold of this?
Categories: Other, Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Dwight, Dwight/Angela, Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 1173 Read Count: 3294 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: February 04, 2009 Updated: February 06, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 05, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Secret #1

This is a hoot! Please continue.

Author's Response: Ha, thanks! The writing is slow going. I have to blast classic rock to get in character and my roommate frowns on the noise factor. But it\'s coming! (TWSS)

Man to Man by LoveFool Rated: K [Reviews - 17] 9
Summary:

That last Jim and Pam scene in Stress Relief has been playing on my mind since Sunday...and begging me to expand upon it.  So here is a little missing scene from Stress Relief.  

*Please forgive the uninspired title...it's late. 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Other, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Other
Genres: Angst, Oneshot, Workdays
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1270 Read Count: 4930 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: February 04, 2009 Updated: February 04, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 05, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Very plausable - I loved that Jim outed himself about the one week engagement ring purchase.

Nicely done.

Idiosyncrasy by callisto Rated: T [Reviews - 46] 25
Summary: He thought he knew everything about her.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Oneshot, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Challenges: Pam's Quirks
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2943 Read Count: 10805 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: February 08, 2009 Updated: February 11, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 09, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: messy, clumsy, and possibly hard of hearing

Very very cute, but touching as well.

(It reminded me a bit of that scene in Good Will Hunting when Robin Williams' character tells Matt Damon's character about how much he loved that his deceased wife farted in her sleep. I loved that scene. *honk sniff*)

I'd love to hear about Jim's idiosyncracies as well. Hint hint.

Author's Response: Hey, I hadn\'t thought of that, but it\'s a good parallel, jazzfan. :) Glad you liked it! I have some ideas about Jim, but nothing written. Let\'s see how much homework I can evade over the next week, maybe I\'ll have something. Thanks for the review! :)

Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 12, 2009 Title: Chapter 2: my boyfriend is twelve

Another "too cute for words" installment. My fav quirk was the socks - very believeable. Such a long way to those feet - no wonder they get cold. And good for Pam and her flexible toes.

I hope you write more of these from either perspective.

Author's Response: I\'m glad you liked that and thought it believable--I was wondering if everyone would think that was a bit much, but I did know a guy once who had, um, issues about his feet. :) We\'ll see what comes to me. Apparently I enjoy avoiding homework whenever possible. Thanks for reviewing jazzfan! :)

Unopened Presents by Steph Rated: T [Reviews - 5] 2
Summary: Maybe her ignored birthday was just an oversight. Or maybe they were jealous of her cuteness.
Categories: Episode Related, Other
Characters: Kelly, Toby
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1547 Read Count: 1444 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: February 08, 2009 Updated: February 08, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 09, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I'll admit, Kelly/Toby is not a pairing I'd come up with on my own, but this was cute.

Author's Response: Thank you!

The First by BigTuna Rated: M [Reviews - 123] 54
Summary: A series of firsts in Jim and Pam's relationship, through Pam's POV. This is the Jim and Pam that we all know and love! Appropriate chapters will be flagged for content and episode spoilers.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Past, Future, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 46440 Read Count: 64494 ePub Downloads: 10
[Report This] Published: February 10, 2009 Updated: May 19, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: March 25, 2009 Title: Chapter 13: House

I really liked the way you went through Pam's thought processes on this one. I've always found Pam's acceptance of Jim buying a house without her a little hard to swallow, but reading this, I could better see how she might have accepted it for what it was, and how she would have had the reaction she did. Nice job.

Day of Thunder and Donation by wildthing0088 Rated: T [Reviews - 8] 3
Summary:

Possible spoilers for the 3/5 episode.

Michael requires all employees to donate at the day's blood drive, and tries to woo a potential new client who works with NASCAR. Meanwhile, Jim and Pam discuss an addition to the family, with Dwight's help.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Other, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Dwight, Ensemble, Jim/Pam, Michael
Genres: Humor, Workdays
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 2162 Read Count: 3621 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: February 16, 2009 Updated: February 18, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 17, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Open: the Sharpie

Very cute start. I love "episode" fanfic, and I'm interested to see where you take this.

Author's Response: Thanks, this story just sort of turned into an episode by itself.

Counting the Days by hann Rated: T [Reviews - 27] 11
Summary: That day he started writing down everything. He wanted to make sure he never forgot. Not in a hundred thousand days. A collection of connected days in Jim's life that show insight on how he got to be the paper salesman we all know and love.

A Jim-centric fic; past, present, and future.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Past, Future, Episode Related
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Childhood
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 29235 Read Count: 23193 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: February 18, 2009 Updated: June 03, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 19, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Prologue

Love the idea of an elderly Jim Halpert reflecting on his life. I'm looking forward to see what you include.

Author's Response: Thank so you so much for taking the time to review! I\'m glad you are enjoying it so far, hope you enjoy the rest of the story!

Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: March 05, 2009 Title: Chapter 3: Ten thousand, Four Hundred and Forty-One

I'm really enjoying this story, I think it's a cool concept, and this has been my favorite chapter yet. You captured his heartbreak very honestly, I think. Worst day ever indeed. Nicely done.

Author's Response: Thank you so very much! I hope you enjoy reading it...hope the rest of the story can stand up to this one.

Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: March 12, 2009 Title: Chapter 5: Eleven Thousand, Eight Hundreded, and Fifty-Six

*sigh*

Jam babies make me happy. Loved the last lines, because I can really hear Jim saying this:

I’m a dad.

Holy crap.

Author's Response: Thanks! JAM babies make me happy too...couldn\'t help but want to write about them. And yeah...I thought that was a very \"Jim\" line...\r\n\r\nThanks for reviewing!

Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: April 29, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Prologue

I'm very much enjoying reading this journey. Please keep going. Glad things are going better for you, too.

Author's Response: Thank you so much for the review and good thoughts. It\'s been a crazy couple of weeks...hopefully things slow down soon! Keep an eye out for new chapters soon! And thanks for reading!

Burning Like a Candle by Azlin Rated: K+ [Reviews - 9] 9
Summary: Some classic S3 angst. Begins post Phyllis's Wedding or sometime around there and veers away from canon during Pam's art show.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Karen, Pam, Roy
Genres: Angst, Inner Monologue, Romance
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3314 Read Count: 10045 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: February 21, 2009 Updated: February 22, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: February 21, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired

I have to agree with the other reviewers, you've picked the single most painful spot in the entire series here.

Ouch. But please keep writing.

Author's Response: Sorry it's so painful. I think I get some sick pleasure out of angst. Or perhaps it's therapeutic. Actually, I'm not sure I really want to know now that I think about it. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed this and I really appreciate the review. :)

Visibility by callisto Rated: M [Reviews - 42] 65
Summary: Past Featured StoryAll her life, Pam's felt invisible. That's all about to change. An AU take on Beach Games.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Past, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Karen, Jim/Pam, Karen, Michael, Pam, Toby
Genres: Angst, Oneshot, Romance, Steamy, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8157 Read Count: 9648 ePub Downloads: 8
[Report This] Published: February 28, 2009 Updated: February 28, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: March 05, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Visibility

Wow, I almost missed this (been out of town), I'm glad it was recommended over on the forum. There's so much to like about this story, but I can't mention everything so I'll pick three things.
1)Jim - makes something out of nothing. I loved all of her comments about people, but that was perfect.
2) Jim's reactions to Pam when he comes to her apartment and is so scared to try again. Wonderful description of Jim's emotions playing out in his body language. I could see him so clearly, and it was so utterly believeable. It wouldn't have been easy for him.
3) The conversation after Jim asks why she didn't call felt very real.

Nicely done.

Author's Response: Thank you, jazzfan. My apologies for responding to this so many...months... late. I liked that line about Jim in her notebook, too. That was the one that made me think of doing all of them, actually. I\'m glad you liked this. It\'s definitely my favorite thing I\'ve written here. :)

New York Is a Christmas Kind of Town by Guten Tag Rated: K+ [Reviews - 23] 10
Summary: A response to the "Wallace's Party" challenge. What did Jim really tell Pam about that fateful day in David Wallace's office? How did Ryan come to hate Jim so much? The answers to these and other burning questions, dear reader, will be found here.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: David Wallace, Jim/Pam, Karen, Kelly, Michael, Ryan
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Holiday, Romance, Travel
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Challenges: Wallace's Party
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2926 Read Count: 9906 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: March 02, 2009 Updated: March 08, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: March 05, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

You've set a great scene, I can't wait to see what happens. (and who can resist Sinatra?)

Author's Response: Thanks! \"The Christmas Waltz\" is probably my favorite Christmas song. If I heard it, and Pam Beesly were in front of me looking at bridal gowns, I\'d melt like old Jello. But let\'s be honest ... Ryan could probably resist it.

The Lovers, the Dreamers, and Me by uglyscientist Rated: K [Reviews - 9] 13
Summary: What might have happened if Andy asked Pam out following his serenade. Spoilers for The Convict.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Andy, Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Inner Monologue
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2259 Read Count: 9968 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: March 03, 2009 Updated: March 03, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: March 05, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

First of all, I love your nic. Very good first fic. Since they never seemed to be able to approach the issue head on, this is a "sideways" approach that might have happened. Nice job.

Passenger Seat by BigTuna Rated: K [Reviews - 9] 6
Summary: Inspired by a Death Cab for Cutie song by the same title. Just a little Jam fluff, small spoilers for "Blood Drive"
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Inner Monologue
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 750 Read Count: 3560 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: March 06, 2009 Updated: March 06, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: March 08, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Very sweet. I absolutely loved this line:

"I wonder, do they collide?"

The Glove and the Guard by Swedge Rated: K+ [Reviews - 5] 2
Summary: Has Michael stumbled into a second chance?
Categories: Present, Episode Related
Characters: Michael
Genres: Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 647 Read Count: 1444 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: March 07, 2009 Updated: March 07, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: March 08, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Michael's cluelessness comes back to haunt him. Good story, very believable.
Hank would probably stick it to Jim, too, if he got the chance.

Author's Response: I bet somewhere there's slash fic about that. Thanks for stopping by. :)

The Fairest Of Them All by Alex Wert Rated: M [Reviews - 5] 2
Summary: On their way back from a business trip, Michael, Pam, and Ryan survive a death-defying car crash, but when they return to the office, all is not well in the world. Faced with malice and magic, are their wits enough to survive an escalating deadly threat?
Categories: Present, Crossover, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Dream/Fantasy, Horror, Humor, Parody, Romance, Hurt/Comfort, Slash, Suspense, Travel
Warnings: Adult language, Dubious Consent, Moderate sexual content, Other Adult Theme, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 1386 Read Count: 1154 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: March 17, 2009 Updated: March 18, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: March 18, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

....Pam rationalized, correctly and sanely as was usual and far too common. "We should all just go home and recoup from this horrible, horrible... horribleness."

"Do you really want to hang your head in shame, Pam? Do you really want to have to say that this trip beat you? Beat you like a rented pig?

I think I just broke something laughing.

Author's Response: I combined the common phrase and popular with certain hockey commentators 'beat it like a rented mule' with Fez from That '70s Show's 'whipped like the family pig' and came up with that.  I'm not proud of it.

What the Jukebox Knows by Talkative Rated: T [Reviews - 17] 15
Summary: It's the Saturday after "Casino Night" and Jim needs a drink. Unfortunately, so does Pam.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Pam, Roy
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Other Adult Theme
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3912 Read Count: 3913 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: March 20, 2009 Updated: March 20, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: March 23, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: I Don't Seem Obvious, Do I?

This hurts, but in such a wonderful way. I especially liked this line - I really did say "Yessssss!" out loud.

He rolls his eyes, "Oh, that is such bullshit."

Finally, Jim calls Pam on her lack of intestinal fortitude. Thank you.

Author's Response: Thanks so much for your review, jazzfan. I think Jim said that to Pam because it was one of my favorite things to yell at my tv during S2. :) See you on the boards, dear.

Abstinence by Colette Rated: MA [Reviews - 53] 32
Summary: Set about one month after The Job. Pure, romantic smuff, straight up. Not angsty, not edgy, no apologies.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Past
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Steamy, Weekend
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4118 Read Count: 21597 ePub Downloads: 12
[Report This] Published: March 20, 2009 Updated: March 22, 2009
Reviewer: jazzfan Signed
Date: March 23, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Night...

That, young lady, is not abstinence. Lovely and sweet and hot, and very in character. For some reason, this was my favorite line - probably because it sounded so believeable and it meant so much without having to explain:

Wait,’ Jim panted. ‘Wait a second,’ he leaned his forehead against hers, firmly grasping her hips to still them.

Author's Response: Not abstinence? Oops. My bad. Glad you found this believable and hot and all that other nice stuff you said. Many thanks, jazzfan!