Penname: justkaren Real name: Karen
Member Since: July 10, 2006

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Spare by nomadshan Rated: T [Reviews - 20] 16
Summary: In bowling, a spare is a chance for completion.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Past
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 594 Read Count: 3017 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: July 10, 2006 Updated: July 10, 2006
Reviewer: justkaren Signed
Date: June 09, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Hey there!  I don't know if you're still around here, but I have decided to make it my summer project to go back and read all the stories here at MTT.  Yikes right?

 Anyway, I started a the beginning and this story was #1 so here goes.

 I love this.  I forgot about it until I clicked on it and then first sentence in I remembered why I love your work.  So creative, so true to Jim and Pam.  You always had the characters right.  I never read one of yours and thought "They wouldn't do that" or "That doesn't sound like him/her".  

 Favorite line in this one:  "Then he smiled at you across the parking lot and you knew you hadn't done it for Roy."



Author's Response: Hi, Karen! All the stories? Big project :) Thanks so much for reviewing these again. I\'ll be able to respond when I\'m not at work :D

Jinx, Redux by nomadshan Rated: M [Reviews - 10] 28
Summary: An alternate ending to Drug Testing.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 815 Read Count: 5432 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: July 10, 2006 Updated: July 10, 2006
Reviewer: justkaren Signed
Date: June 09, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Me again!  This is hands down the best "guess" at what Jim wrote in the Christmas card.  So sweet and simple.  It made me tear up.  Again.


Author's Response: Thanks!

July 4th by nomadshan Rated: K [Reviews - 14] 14
Summary: Pam and Jim met years ago, they just don't remember.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Past, Future
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Childhood
Warnings: None
Challenges: Prior Meeting
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1117 Read Count: 3089 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: July 10, 2006 Updated: July 10, 2006
Reviewer: justkaren Signed
Date: June 09, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Oh man, you are going to get sick of me.  If you ever read these. 

This one?  Makes my heart soar with the eagles nest.  So good.  I love how you leave it at the end, I have an imagined Jim/Pam conversation that happens right after that.



Author's Response: This one played like a movie for me more than most others -- made it easier to write down. Thanks, Karen!

Summary: So instead he looks at her and swallows and offers to mail her Save-the-Dates and gives her a half-smile when she has the sense to say no.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim, Pam
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 693 Read Count: 2807 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: July 10, 2006 Updated: July 10, 2006
Reviewer: justkaren Signed
Date: June 09, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: as you seem to do these days

Oh Season 2 Pam.  Thank God she stopped herself huh? 

Switcheroo by nomadshan Rated: T [Reviews - 10] 11
Summary: The Dunder Mifflin employees trade jobs for a day. A full episode in three acts. Takes place between Michael's Birthday and Drug Testing.
Categories: Other, Episode Related
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Angst
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4767 Read Count: 6020 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: July 10, 2006 Updated: July 10, 2006
Reviewer: justkaren Signed
Date: June 09, 2009 Title: Chapter 3: Act 3

Funny.  Seems like a real show and totally something Michael would do.

Ha!  Ryan's bladder infection.  Maybe he needs some cranberry juice - with vodka.



Author's Response: I would LOVE to see Michael try to write a kids\' book. C\'mon, show writers!

Decisions by xoxoxo Rated: K [Reviews - 6] 4
Summary: Two little words and what they can mean. PostCasino Night.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1259 Read Count: 2924 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: July 10, 2006 Updated: July 10, 2006
Reviewer: justkaren Signed
Date: June 09, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Decisons

Hey there!  Working my way through the old archive reading and re-reading.  

Love the flow of this one.  I read it fast and flowy through the paragraphs and pause at the I can't... sounds good in my head.  :)

 



Author's Response:

Oh for goodness sake!  I saw that these were your summer plans!  Yikes!  Man this is so old - but it was the first time I ever wrote anything in this style so I was kinda proud and thought it was a good one.

My apologies for anything else you read from me in my overly cheesy post S2 period.  :)

Summary: Past Featured StoryAnother day, another game of Pam Pong. Why is this one different?
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Jim, Pam
Genres: Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 870 Read Count: 5292 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: July 11, 2006 Updated: July 11, 2006
Reviewer: justkaren Signed
Date: June 09, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I don't know why I never left you a review for this 'cause I know I've read it several times.  Bad me. 

It's lovely.  Hands over the head.  Yes please.  :)



Author's Response: Thank you, punkin'!  I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Valentines by unfold Rated: T [Reviews - 20] 17
Summary: Jim/Kelly. Sort of. Post Valentine's Day. Kelly's the only one who shows up.
Categories: Other, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Kelly
Genres: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 902 Read Count: 1430 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: July 24, 2006 Updated: July 24, 2006
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 10
Date: July 24, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

That seriously just made me cry. Aww..sad Jim is still so lovely.

Summary:

Pam learns a new skill from Jim.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: None
Challenges: Jim In Charge
Series: Lessons
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1017 Read Count: 4585 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: August 11, 2006 Updated: August 11, 2006
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 10
Date: March 30, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

So, I know I reviewed this somewhere the first time I read it...but I just read it again and the read all the reviews, and I'm not there so here it is:  Delicious.

Also, I see alot of talk here in your author's responses about a sequel/alternate ending.  *taps foot*  It's never too late ya know.  This hianus is driving us all batty.  I could really use some good tie-fic right about now. :)  

 



Author's Response:

Huh, I totally forgot to write a sequel. Although, you could consider Her Eyes a resolution of the tension :)  Thanks, justkaren!

We by nomadshan Rated: T [Reviews - 49] 40
Summary: Pam and Jim are having twins.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Humor, Married, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 913 Read Count: 4541 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: November 30, 2006 Updated: November 30, 2006
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 10
Date: January 07, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: We

I don't know how you do it.  I've read it three times and everytime the tears well up. 

I absolutely love how you use no names with the conversations between Pam and the Office folks, but it is always very clear whose voice they are hearing.

"You ate him?" cracks me up everytime. 

Also love, love, LOVE!  "Her voice is with us always, his nearly so."

Sigh.  I don't know why I waited so long to review, except that I always just seem to squee and not sound very intelligent.

 



Author's Response: Thanks, justkaren! Glad to hear the voices were right. I actually enjoyed writing this one, despite it's gooey baby center :)

Turn the Tide by nomadshan Rated: T [Reviews - 4] 2
Summary: Dwight and Roy bond.
Categories: Past, Other
Characters: Dwight, Roy
Genres: Humor, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 733 Read Count: 1722 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: January 03, 2007 Updated: January 03, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 10
Date: January 07, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Oh man!  Dwight, Roy a fast car and Cash.  What more do you need?

 Excellent as always, madam.  Loved that Roy was so distracted by his thoughts he lost track of where they were.



Author's Response: You don't need anything more than that, I'm convinced! Yay for geeks with muscle car tendencies :)  Thanks, justkaren!

Tumbler by nomadshan Rated: MA [Reviews - 6] 3
Summary: Jim hates Josh a little sometimes.
Categories: Present, Other
Characters: Jim, Josh Porter
Genres: Angst, Drunk Pam/Jim, In Stamford, Slash, Steamy
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1345 Read Count: 2678 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: January 03, 2007 Updated: January 03, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 10
Date: March 30, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I can't fathom how in the world there are only 3 reviews for this story.  Even if slash is not "your thing" (not you, the reader) it's gotta be said that you (you, not the reader) are an amazing writer.  You put Jim in this place where he can be that guy and yet still be Jim.  I'm rambling and making absolutely no sense.

I second the Hee! to kaystar's comment...I thought the same thing.

And yeah...I'm review-stalking you.  I realized how little I actually review so I decided to go back and re-read some favorites and rectify that. You'll probably be hearing alot of rambling coming from me in the next few days - I apologize in advance. :)



Author's Response: More reviews to come? Awesome! [/review whore]  Seriously, thanks for your insights -- it's gratifying to hear that Jim is in character here. I love writing him. :)

Summary: Michael and Ryan are teamed for The Amazing Race: Sales Edition
Categories: Present, Other
Characters: Michael, Pam, Ryan
Genres: Humor, Workdays
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1144 Read Count: 2162 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: January 03, 2007 Updated: January 03, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 9
Date: January 07, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Aww.  This is so cute, I wish Ryan and Pam really would bond more. 

 T.J. Maxx - heh. 



Author's Response: They should, shouldn't they? Maybe they'll both continue to come out of their shells with each other. Thanks, justkaren :)

Summary: Past Featured StoryThe ladies get a turn. Spoilers up to Phyllis' Wedding.
Categories: Other, Past, Future, Episode Related
Characters: Andy, Angela, Ensemble, Karen, Kelly, Meredith, Oscar/Gil, Phyllis, Ryan/Kelly
Genres: Inner Monologue
Warnings: Other Adult Theme
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1129 Read Count: 3388 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: February 13, 2007 Updated: February 13, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed
Date: February 13, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Five Times the Ladies of Dunder Mifflin Went Drinking at Poor Richard’s

I realy liked all the "Great Office Mysteries" you found answers for!  Phyllis' one night stand, why Karen doesn't drink Jaeger.  I also liked the visual you created of Karen "not caring"...I could see it.

Author's Response: Thanks! More than anything, I love coming up with theories about all throw away lines on the show.

Summary: Oscar recounts Phyllis' wedding for Gil.
Categories: Episode Related, Other
Characters: Oscar/Gil
Genres: Humor, Weekend
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 803 Read Count: 1785 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: February 14, 2007 Updated: February 14, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 10
Date: February 14, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Yay!  I LOVED this from beginning to end!  I'm not so good with reviews because I don't know technical writing words and stuff, but you write Oscar's voice so freaking good or is it well?... whatever!  The pauses, the words he would emphasize, the short and to the point statements...just like Oscar would talk, you have obviously studied his mannerisms.   "So how was it?" ... "She put Micheal in her wedding."  Heh.  That's all he really needed to say.  Also, "a living breathing nightmare in a teal vest" Again, LOVE.  And I'm with LL/Beth, this story is now fact in my mind.  P.S.  Where have you been?  I was having nomadshan withdrawals.  Seriously. 


Author's Response: Aw, justkaren - don't worry about the technical writing words - I don't know most of them, either. My degree's in history/anthro, not English lit :) Thanks for all the specifics! p.s. I've been in a corner, learning how to play nice ;)

Summary: You've had so many chances and they all seem to end the same way. Set in a post Cocktails world.
Categories: Other, Future
Characters: Pam/Roy
Genres: Angst, Inner Monologue, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 936 Read Count: 1492 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: February 24, 2007 Updated: February 24, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 8
Date: March 08, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Heartbreaking and realistic.  Ditto Ditto Ditto.

Summary: Past Featured StoryPam's discovered the world of internet chat rooms. Jim can't resist the chance to be near her in cyberspace. Spoilers up to Cocktails.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Humor, Romance
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 84660 Read Count: 288884 ePub Downloads: 114
[Report This] Published: March 04, 2007 Updated: May 22, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 10
Date: March 22, 2007 Title: Chapter 8: Time to turn back and descend the stair

Yay! I love smelling new crayons!  And that high pitched sound you just heard?  That was just my uber-squee at the last line.  "Yes," he finally said.  "This is it.  This is my favorite color."  Sigh

 

 

Reviewer: justkaren Signed
Date: July 09, 2010 Title: Chapter 1: When the evening is spread out against the sky

I just re-read this in honor of your birthday. :) It was my pleasure. So good. So spot on with the characterization. I miss this Jim and Pam. Greatly. Cute, Hot, Snarky, Silly, Steamy, FUNNY, Sexy!  It can't be said enough, this is one of the bestest fics ever!  

Summary:

Post Cocktails. Pam shows up on Jim's doorstep. Spoilers for Cocktails obviously.

My first fanfic! Reviews would be nice! 

 

 


Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 803 Read Count: 2207 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: March 06, 2007 Updated: March 06, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed
Date: March 08, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This is sweet!  I've only written one fanfic and I know how scary it can be to put your first-time work "out there" so good job!

Summary: Past Featured Story

It may be a bruise on the surface, but it goes deeper than that. 

Young Pam/Roy and then spoilers through Cocktails.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Present, Past
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam, Roy
Genres: Angst, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1198 Read Count: 3733 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: March 07, 2007 Updated: March 07, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed
Date: March 07, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Ouch! This hurt my heart a little.  I can't deal with the thought of Roy pounding on Jim. Very well written, I like the comparison of Roy/Jim and how they deal with feelings/anger/hurt.

 

 



Author's Response: Oh, I don't muck like the idea of Jim getting hit in the face, either.  Let's hope it doesn't really happen that way.  Thanks so much!

Summary:

Pam takes care of Jim after he'd been hit by Roy. Takes place after "Cocktails".


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1652 Read Count: 6798 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: March 08, 2007 Updated: March 08, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 8
Date: March 08, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This seriously just made me tear up.  "How many times did he hit you." "Um, three times."  Yikes!  I'm glad Jim got one in there even though I hate fighting.  The end was super sweet!  Eh.  You know your stuff is always good...what else can I say?

Author's Response: Thanks so much!!

Summary: A short example of the type of literary masterpiece that suits the new "Bad Fanfic" challenge. Please enjoy the glory of this great work of art.
Categories: Other, Jim and Pam
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Humor
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Challenges: Bad Fanfic
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 300 Read Count: 4111 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: March 14, 2007 Updated: March 14, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 10
Date: March 14, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Abomination of the written word.

Jim slammed his cup down with tall anger.

Best.  Line.  Ever.  This is awesome.  Can't wait to see what other people come up with.  This one may be hard to top though.  Well done.  



Author's Response: My only regret is that I allowed Jim to enter the room without noting that he happens to be tall.  Also, not enough dancing.

Again by girl7 Rated: M [Reviews - 48] 28
Summary:

Post "Ben Franklin," pre "Phyllis's Wedding."  AU in the sense that...well, things go differently here between Jim and Pam than they went on the show.

This is what I'd wish for. 

Also - this is a completed story.


Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Karen
Genres: Angst, Inner Monologue, Romance, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2897 Read Count: 25290 ePub Downloads: 10
[Report This] Published: March 19, 2007 Updated: March 19, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 10
Date: March 19, 2007 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

The cursor keeps blinking at me and I can't think of anything except "Yay!" and "Sigh." and "Please let this happen soon on the show."  Love everything you do and this (short and sweet) really hit the spot...

Author's Response: Thanks so much for reviewing and giving props on TWoP!  I'm not usually good at keeping it short, but this one I was determined to just write and then leave it alone, for god's sake. :o) Thanks for the review!

Summary: Past Featured StoryMichael decides to take his sales dream team on a little trip and pulls Pam along for the ride. Spoilers through Cocktails.
Categories: Other, Alternate Universe
Characters: Angela, Bob Vance, Dwight, Jan, Jim, Karen, Michael, Pam, Pam/Other, Phyllis, Ryan, Stanley
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content, Other Adult Theme
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 44699 Read Count: 129817 ePub Downloads: 45
[Report This] Published: March 27, 2007 Updated: April 17, 2007
Reviewer: justkaren Signed 10
Date: March 28, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one

First of all, don't listen to the naysayers!  This is different, interesting, funny and most of all...kinda hot.  I'm all about Jim and Pam, but it's been done to death /Elaine Bennes  

Please update soon.  



Author's Response: Thank you for saying that, seriously!  It made me so happy to read because I do worry that there might be some naysaying involved with this fic and where I end up taking it :) Glad that you're enjoying it!

Author's Response: Oh, and quoting Elaine warms my heart ;)

Reviewer: justkaren Signed 10
Date: March 29, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?

This is torture.  And I am loving every word of it.  What's this I hear about you having "several" chapters done?  What are you waiting for?  ;)


Author's Response: Just trying not to overwhelm my lovely betas by throwing everything at em at once ;) Plus, I'm still tweaking the chapters, deciding on some plot things... you know how it goes :) I figured a chapter a day was a decent pace to shoot for?