Penname: cri-man-squa Real name:
Member Since: August 14, 2008

Bio:
Welcome to my profile.

I have been reading fanfics for about five years, and I've been reading/writing Office fic for about two and a half of those.

In case you were wondering, I am Wildberryjam's sister. Once again, please don't let that affect your judgement of me. ;)

My other interests include photography, music, tshirt making, and general mayhem. My other obsession *ahem* fandom is Twilight. That's primarily what my fanfiction.net profile is.

I'm a fan of reviews. They give me ideas on how to improve my writing, what people like and dislike etc. So please review! *inserts cute little face that begs for reviews*
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Summary: Casino Night came and went but something unexpected changes everything. Title from the song by Switchfoot. Spoiler through Ben Franklin.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Fluff, In Stamford, Workdays
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 26841 Read Count: 46956 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: January 16, 2007 Updated: November 14, 2007
Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed 10
Date: September 29, 2008 Title: Chapter 13: No Suprise Please

Didn't you finish this yet??? :P You really should post more soon. Such a dork...

Summary: The British cast is thrown together at a convention with the US cast...

Categories: Present, Crossover
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Humor, Romance, Travel
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Challenges: The British Are Coming
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 5065 Read Count: 5541 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: April 13, 2007 Updated: April 25, 2007
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Date: April 16, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

You had me at: "In America there’s… wait… they have lots of guns in America, right?”

Love it! I'm off to read more...

Summary:

Not a literal translation, despite what the title suggests.

The revival of Movie Monday can only lead to misery—or at least, that’s what Pam believes—especially when Entourage is replaced with something a little more personal.


Categories: Other, Present
Characters: Andy, Angela, Creed, Dwight, Jim, Jim/Pam, Karen, Kelly, Kevin, Meredith, Michael, Oscar, Pam, Phyllis, Ryan, Stanley, Toby
Genres: Angst, Humor, Workdays
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 6430 Read Count: 18033 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: April 25, 2007 Updated: September 27, 2008
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Date: September 27, 2008 Title: Chapter 5: I thought you wanted out...

Yay for cheesy! You did good, sis. You did good. :D I

Author's Response: :D  We are awesome blossom - extra awesome!  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed 10
Date: September 16, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: In a non-prison movie type of way...

Yay! I helped you with this!!

The formating is kind of funny--I thought the talking heads were in italics on the original, no? And everything is very spaced-out. In the literal sense, not the fun hippie way. Hmm..

Author's Response:

Yay for collabo!  I fixed some formatting.  I was having issues with it so that's why it was all funky.  Thanks for pointing it out :) 

Although I like it being all fun and hippish!

Ghost!Baby by EmilyHalpert Rated: K [Reviews - 7] 2
Summary:

Bad AU Fic....

AKA what happens when you spend 35 hours a week with kids - add a TWoP discussion - and a Pam/Jim connection...  


Categories: Alternate Universe, Jim and Pam, Other
Characters: Jim/Pam, Other, Pam
Genres: Humor
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Challenges: Bad Fanfic
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 375 Read Count: 2234 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: June 06, 2007 Updated: June 06, 2007
Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: January 05, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Ghost!Baby

This was... well, given my current sleep-deprived mood, kind of appropriate. But it was entertaining! :)

Author's Response: Ah, yes, sleep deprived. I know that feeling well.
Thanks for the review!

Summary: A series of some really warped 55 word stories that I wrote to keep myself and others sane.

Categories: Jim and Pam, Other, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Angela, Jim, Jim/Pam, Katy, Pam, Ryan, Toby/Other
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Married, Workdays
Warnings: None
Challenges: Bad Fanfic, 55
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 521 Read Count: 22500 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: November 28, 2007 Updated: July 27, 2009
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Date: February 16, 2009 Title: Chapter 2: Also Written After DMI

Yes, Ryan grew a tail. Think Jumanji

AH! :D:D:D:D LMAO!! This is awe-inspiring. For serious.

Author's Response: Haha.Thanksfor the review :) I've inspired with bad!fic, awesomeness!

Summary: Dwight and Michael, New Years Eve. Armageddon, Snow. How it all happened.
Categories: Present, Other
Characters: Dwight, Michael
Genres: Holiday, Humor
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 837 Read Count: 1885 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: April 13, 2008 Updated: April 13, 2008
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Date: January 05, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: A Very Special New Years

hehee.... this was great.

Author's Response: Thanks!

Summary: Past Featured StoryCinderella meets Groundhog Day meets Dr. Gregory House. Pam will never be the same. (Set during S3's Ben Franklin.)
Categories: Jim and Pam, Past, Crossover, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Karen, Other, Pam
Genres: Dream/Fantasy, Fluff, Humor
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 21613 Read Count: 41686 ePub Downloads: 16
[Report This] Published: August 14, 2008 Updated: September 14, 2008
Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed 9
Date: August 14, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This is amazing! House + Office = Greatness. I cannot wait for more. :D

Summary: Following his thwarted proposal in the parking lot, Jim is still intent on ending the night engaged to Pam. 
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Oneshot, Romance
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1997 Read Count: 3319 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: August 21, 2008 Updated: August 21, 2008
Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed 9
Date: August 21, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: First Kisses

That was perfect. It just may have been the highlight of my day. :)

Summary: Jan's having a baby. No, I mean right now, on company time.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Other, Present
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Humor, Workdays
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 942 Read Count: 4633 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: September 09, 2008 Updated: September 09, 2008
Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed 8
Date: September 11, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

:) I enjoy this story quite ardently. I love how Kevin and Oscar were googling childbirth. :P Crazy. This is a very well-written story--good work!

Author's Response: Thank you! I hope to have time to finish it up tomorrow.

Bite Me by Morine , BSan Rated: T [Reviews - 25] 5
Summary: Twilight/The Office crossover. The Cullens have decided to join the Dunder Mifflin crew. But Jim is still pretending to be a vampire. How will the Cullens play in this prank? Fluff, both JAM and Edward/Bella. AU.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Crossover, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 10132 Read Count: 12042 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: September 30, 2008 Updated: January 11, 2009
Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: November 04, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Haha. Office + Twilight = AMAAZING! Great job so far. I'm excited to read the rest.

The Lucky Ones by Steph Rated: T [Reviews - 6] 3
Summary: Five tales of winning and losing at the Crime Aid auction.
Categories: Episode Related, Other
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Angst, Humor
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2455 Read Count: 1823 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 02, 2008 Updated: November 02, 2008
Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed 9
Date: November 04, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This was great! Everybody was characterized so well.

(and who DOESN'T think about getting a Jim-hug? :D)

Author's Response: Thank you so much for reviewing! And as characters on this show go Jim wouldn\'t be my first choice for a hug, but I\'m kind of weird that way :)

Summary: An alternate universe that sees Pam turning over a new leaf at a private art school in Chicago, Ill. In this world, Dunder Mifflin doesn't exist, although a few of its characters are guaranteed to pop up here and there. On her first day, Pam meets Jim, a cute, affable, and somewhat geeky Journalism major who introduces her to indie rock, old movies, pop culture and a whole new world.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Andy, Angela, Dwight, Jim, Kelly, Pam, Ryan
Genres: Angst, Drunk Pam/Jim, Humor, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content
Series: Indie Rock & Keds
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 105532 Read Count: 138756 ePub Downloads: 63
[Report This] Published: December 10, 2008 Updated: January 13, 2009
Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: December 26, 2008 Title: Chapter 2: New Beginnings

I was told by Wildberryjam I should start to read this, and I'm glad that I listened to her. :) This is fun. Hooray for facebook stalking! Off to read more...

Author's Response: Thank you for the review, and I\'m incredibly happy to have you aboard! :) And thank you, Wildberryjam. It means so, so much that you are both enjoying this story.

Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: January 14, 2009 Title: Chapter 25: Twenty-five

I. Loved. This. Story. Start to finish. The old cliche "drop everything just to read it" doesn't even begin to describe what I did for this fic. I squealed with delight every email alert I received. And this chapter was a brilliant conclusion. I'm so glad Jim and Pam got their happy ending! I also enjoyed your allusions to the show (His near-proposal, etc etc.) and how they're similar but original in their own right. Okay, I'm rambling. But you are an amazing writer, and I cannot wait for whatever comes next!! you have my unending support, and based on your number of positive reviews, I'm not the only one! Congrats on the beautiful work! Please write more. (I won't pressure you into a sequel--i'm painfully aware of how suck-y those are when you're coerced.) But PLEEEASE continue posting!

Author's Response: Thank you so much, cri-man-squa. Love that name, btw. Cri-man-squa. F and C, doubletime! \"Front and Center. Twice as fast as you would normally go. Any other questions?\" Jim- \"One more. Why are you talking like that?\"

Ok, so I\'m getting off track, but that\'s seriously one of my favorite scenes ever - I need two men on this, that\'s what she said- NO TIME- but she did- NO TIME!

Don\'t worry, I\'m shutting up now. Anyhow, thank you so much for reading and reviewing. I\'m so happy that you enjoyed the story from beginning to end, and that you think I should continue writing because I feel like I have so much to learn. (Correct grammar being one, for sure.) So thank you for taking this journey with me as I struggled through my first real piece of fic and- who knows- I may be inspired to pick something up again soon. ;)

Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: January 07, 2009 Title: Chapter 21: Seven Days a Week

The chapter was great, only one thing I noticed: one of Jim's phone calls says its about noon, but the time above it says AM not PM. Other than that, great.

Author's Response: Aha! Fixed- thank you so much for bringing that to attention. Even after glancing over everything a third, fourth, and seventy-eighth time I did not catch that so, thank you. And thanks for the review!

Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: January 04, 2009 Title: Chapter 20: Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters

Not your proudest chapter? You had me clutching my chest, and squealing in appropriate increments. It was great, especially Jim singing the Proclaimers to her, and the promise ring, and the care package... Everything was great. Can't wait for more!! :D

Author's Response: Aww, thank you so much! I\'m happy to hear you enjoyed the chapter. I don\'t know why I was so tough on myself when writing the Schrute-Martin wedding... Maid of honor speeches make me nervous, I guess. Ha-ha. And oh, I\'ve had that darn Proclaimers song stuck in my head all day. Argh.

Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: December 27, 2008 Title: Chapter 18: Gravity Rides Everything

Wow, Pam's parents are rude! She invited them to her art show, and all they did was criticize her! I liked the subtle characterizations you used, like the way they're dressing, or their lack of physical contact with others. Very nice. Can't wait for more.

Author's Response: Thank you for the review, and welcome aboard! I\'m so glad to have you as a reader, and I\'m happy to hear you are enjoying the story. Poor Pam. She definitely has it rough with her parents, but hopefully that\'s something we can work on. ;)

Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: December 27, 2008 Title: Chapter 17: Feeling Lucky

There are no words... this is great. I cannot wait for more. I have a few sneaking suspicions about what's going to come, but like Pam, I don't want to say them out loud. Post soon! :D

Author's Response: Ooh, please tell what you think will happen! Hmm...

Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: December 27, 2008 Title: Chapter 16: Obstacle 1

:D I love interpol. And about 90% of the other bands mentioned thus far in the story. You rock.

Summary: Angela struggles with her own definition of joy, and gains some understanding in the process. Spoilers up through Moroccan Christmas.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Other, Present
Characters: Angela, Angela/Andy, Dwight/Angela, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Oneshot, Workdays
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3455 Read Count: 2513 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: January 04, 2009 Updated: January 04, 2009
Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: January 05, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Awww, that was great. The end was so adorable. And there just isn't enough Angela/Pam interaction any more. Also, I must admit that Andy's screenname made me laugh aloud. Nard dog... that's so Andy. Kudos on the story!

Author's Response: Thank you!! I agree, there needs to be more Angela/Pam interaction. And Andy\'s screen name makes me laugh too! Andy would definitely pick that name. :) Thanks so much again!!

Summary: An ambitious, destined-to-be-controversial, not-for-everyone multi-part saga that explores the question: who shot Michael Scott? Michael Scott is the world's nicest jerk we all love -- except for someone! New installments at least once a week. Like the show, it's funny and serious.
Categories: Other, Present, Alternate Universe
Characters: Angela, Creed, Dwight, Ensemble, Jim, Kevin, Michael, Pam, Ryan
Genres: Suspense
Warnings: Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 2230 Read Count: 3242 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: January 07, 2009 Updated: January 17, 2009
Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: January 08, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter I: "An Office Divided"

Definitely keep going with this. I'm very intrigued.

And hopefully it isn't Toby that shot Michael, because that would be too easy. And I kind of like Toby.

Summary:

It's not so much that she hates the house - she does, but it's not so much that as it is that he purchased a house without without so much as mentioning it to her beforehand. But she'll never tell him that she hates it. And she hates why she'll never tell him why.

Pam/Alex! (not me, the one from the show)


Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam, Other, Pam/Other
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 12043 Read Count: 21699 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: January 08, 2009 Updated: February 10, 2009
Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: January 14, 2009 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I must say, your last line in combination with the chapter end note has given me quite a nasty case of the Laugh Out Louds. I'm morbidly curious what the title means and am off to read more.

Author's Response: The title is really a stretch.  You'll know it when you see it (it's in two chapters from now) but there is a greater meaning, which you would get if you read my fanfic "The Austrian Vagrant" and knew your World War 2 history.  I'll try to bring the funny, but this really is meant to be a more serious piece.  Well, than my usual stuff at least.  Thanks for reading.

Summary: A companion piece to Indie Rock & Keds that follows an AU Jim and Pam while they deal with the everyday squabbles that come with living together as they struggle through the daunting beginnings of their careers, and eventually try to find a place to permanently settle down.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Angela, Dwight, Holly, Jim, Karen, Kelly, Michael, Pam, Phyllis, Ryan
Genres: Angst, Drunk Pam/Jim, Humor, Romance, Travel, Weekend, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content
Series: Indie Rock & Keds
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 136759 Read Count: 78671 ePub Downloads: 27
[Report This] Published: January 19, 2009 Updated: May 13, 2009
Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: January 23, 2009 Title: Chapter 4: Slightly More Domesticated, A Little More Crazy

This line is quite possible the most beautiful things I have ever read. Ever. "I want you to feel like you have a home with me." That just slays me. In a good way, obviously. You rock. Please continue to amaze us with your awesomeness. :D

Author's Response: Aw, I\'m glad you enjoyed Jim\'s little speech. \"Pam... Don\'t you understand? He just wants to take care of you. Go bike riding with the man, woman! Don\'t make me come up to Kenosha and smack some sense into you.\"

Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: May 02, 2009 Title: Chapter 24: Just Watch the Fireworks

:D Aww, they got the house! I absolutely loved that Jim wanted her to paint furniture on the walls in the place of actual furniture, and the whole joking bit about building a meth lab under an in-ground pool was just wonderful. Thanks for the update! Only one more though?! :'( Now that I look at that emoticon, it looks like it has a weird nose and not that it's shedding a tear... hmm... Random tangent, sorry. This story has just been so delightful to read that a little piece of me will be sad when it isn't updated any longer... Congrats on another wonderful chapter!

Reviewer: cri-man-squa Signed
Date: April 25, 2009 Title: Chapter 23: The Lost Art Of Humiliating Childhood Games

Wow. That chapter melted my brain a little.. so I'm going to try and come up with some coherent sentences... *takes a deep breath.*

I'm so glad Jim and Pam might be getting the house. I can understand the disappointment of having your heart set on a house, only to have things not work out. But to see them so happy at the prospect of things potentially working out is wonderful!

A third installment? I believe the eloquent phrase I'm looking for is, "Hell yes!" I'd love to see the adventures of Jim, Pam, (and Molly!) continue on, potentially adding a seven-foot tall basketball playerto the clan? Even if you went in a completely different direction story-wise, working on something new, I would be a fan without a doubt!

Thanks for the update! You rock!

Author's Response: Jim and Pam are such a great team, aren\'t they? Sometimes I even find myself, as I\'m writing, uttering, \"Gag mr! Like any marriage is that perfect,\" and yeah, Jim and Pam are so obviously still in the whole honeymoon phase, as evidenced by the impromtu sex on the kitchen floor thing, but I watch the actual show and I can\'t shake the feeling that those two really are a perfect match for each other. Perhaps it\'s jim\'s relaxed and carefree \"roll off the shoulder\" attitud and his undying devotion to Pam, always accepting her for who she is and wants to be, and Pam is equally relaxed in he own way, taking time to just enjoy life and take things one step at a time... And anyway, those traits are probably more closely related to this AU than the actual show, but either way it\'s such an interesting relationship to watch and such an inspiration to everyone because it\'s just so real an relatable, and it helps prove that your prefect mate really is out there, somewhere... I ended up on such a random tangent here and I apologize. I guess what I\'m trying to say, or wanted to say, is that my goal with this AU was to make it as real and relatable as possible, and I\'m so glad that you have enjoyed that, the somewhat lack of a proper beginning, middle, end and beginning, plot, climax- this story sort of allows Jim and Pam to just be, and it\'s been so much fun to take part of this journey with all of you. ;). Thank you for the review!!