Penname: lisahoo Real name:
Member Since: October 18, 2006

Bio:

Not an author, but a CRAZED reader. OK, now I have written a little something. A very little something. Now I can sit at the cool table with Katy.

I wanted to let you writers know how much I appreciate the band-aids you have created for my broken JAMmy heart....


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Do What You Have to Do by girl7 Rated: M [Reviews - 47] 36
Summary:

This is just my answer to Thursday night's angst - my attempt at an explanation of what the hell they were thinking, as well as my offering of a happy ending (TWSS!).

Lyrics and title are from Sarah McLachlan.

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: None
Genres: Angst, Inner Monologue, Romance, Steamy, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 13713 Read Count: 20855 ePub Downloads: 9
[Report This] Published: November 19, 2006 Updated: November 21, 2006
Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: November 19, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Can I just 'ditto' all the other reviews?  Kidding /Pam

I really like the idea that Jim and Karen have 'something' going on, but Jim is the one to put on the brakes, realizing it's still all about Pam.  I hope the writers do something along these lines and soon!  I am DEFINITELY on Team Beesley, but I don't think Karen should get hurt -- and I would hope that Jim has enough awareness of his own emotions to know it wouldn't be fair to Karen to try to use her as his band-aid.  I really like how you incorporated dialogue from the show and added additional detail to what was going on inside the characters' heads.

And the Second Drink reference -- I LOVE that!!!! 

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: November 20, 2006 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

I'm so glad you expanded on the Jim/Karen derailment here -- the Booze Cruise comparison was brilliant!  And this is so well written that I'll take the angst (for a little while, anyway).

And I love this thought from Pam: She’d always hated the concept of irony. 

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: November 21, 2006 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

I just love the turning point for Pam: And that was what did it for her – the vulnerability on his face, the way he couldn’t even bear to look at her. You really made that moment make sense ~~ a very critical part of whenever Pam finally takes the leap and takes some freaking ACTION!  (BTW, Bravo to your Pam for that!  Let's hope NBC's Pam will do the same!)

A Secret Message To You by Willow Rated: K [Reviews - 21] 22
Summary: Post "The Merger".  This immediately follows Jim and Pam's parking lot scene. Pretend the writers don't have to worry about story arcs for the next however many seasons.  Pretend Jim and Pam can be happy. 
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Karen, Roy
Genres: Angst, Oneshot, Romance
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1570 Read Count: 5252 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: November 19, 2006 Updated: November 19, 2006
Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: November 19, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This line sums up Pam so well: "I've wasted too much time waiting for things to happen instead of just doing something."

And I sure as heck hope Jim realizes really dang soon that Karen just does NOT do to him what Pam does.  For all our sakes!! 



Author's Response: Me too! Thank you for the review :)

Baby Talk by LoveFool Rated: K [Reviews - 438] 122
Summary:

More Jim and Pam and their adventures in raising baby Jill!


Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Humor, Married, Romance
Warnings: Adult language
Series: Baby Talk
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 96586 Read Count: 204006 ePub Downloads: 12
[Report This] Published: November 19, 2006 Updated: March 03, 2010
Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: April 22, 2008 Title: Chapter 19: Day Care

Aww, we call the HooBabies 'bean', too!  And isn't it always the case that they demonstrate some new quirk of behavior just when it is most important for them to behave like little angels.  Love the narrative from Jim's POV, too.

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: July 27, 2009 Title: Chapter 26: She: A Lesson in Pronouns

Gah!  How much do I want Pam & Jim to have a girl?  (Girl babies are the best.  I oughta know, I have two, and daddies playing with girl babies are super adorable and hilarious.  Made of win, this is, LF  ;o)

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: July 04, 2009 Title: Chapter 25: A Quiet Celebration

Guh.  So freaking adorable.  Almost makes me want to have another one.  Almost.


Author's Response: hahah! Happy to aide procreation. lol...almost.  Thanks so much for being such an awesome reviewer Lisahoo. 

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: April 10, 2009 Title: Chapter 21: Moving Day

Aww, I love how you integrated the new house storyline into BabyTalk.  ITA, that when you realize the first one is getting a bit spoiled, that's when most parents decide it's time for another baby.

We call our girls 'bean' too.  Nicely done.



Author's Response:

Oooh, gosh there's something about calling her "bean" that I love...for me it goes along with Jim's love for jellybeans. lol.  I'm so glad that Jim and Pam wanting to have another baby at this point rang so true for you!

 

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: September 17, 2007 Title: Chapter 17: The Godfather Part II

Adorable: She nodded silently, but nestled in under his chin. That wasn't a good sign. Whenever she burrowed it basically meant she was 2 seconds away from hibernation.

Note to Jim: Don't pick a fight with a woman who's child is teething.  Neither of them is very happy. 

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: June 15, 2007 Title: Chapter 15: The Best Daddy

A-MA-Zing.  Sweeter than the icing on the cinnamon rolls.  (And we call HooBaby "Lily Bean", so "Jilly Bean" made me grin like a fool.)

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: April 05, 2007 Title: Chapter 10: Child Proof

Hee!  I love this series!!!  More proof that Jam happy & together is still comedy gold, so they can just get over this stupid triangle business already!


Author's Response: AMEN! Pass that on to Greg Daniels will ya?! Thanks for the feedback Lisahoo

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: April 25, 2007 Title: Chapter 11: Dear Jill

You know, I think this is my favorite chapter!!  I love how the 'Jim' sense of humor comes through.  Sigh.

Author's Response: Man, I'm so happy everyone is responding so well to this idea. I'll credit Jenna Fischer's parents for the idea! (See O Magazine). I was worried because I usually do dialogue and not inner monologue, but seems like Jim just being Jim (talking or not) is a hit!

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: January 11, 2007 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 "Everything"

Daddies and their little girls -- so freaking adorable it makes my teeth hurt.  This is really sweet.

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: January 15, 2007 Title: Chapter 3: Bobble Head Jill

Bobble head baby?  OMG!  And how freaking perfect is Jim to be fighting over his baby with Pam.  (I will remember this in a few weeks when I have double the diapers to deal with!)

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: March 09, 2007 Title: Chapter 8: Excellent Grooming

Yeah -- the nail clipping is nerve wracking alright!  Have I told you lately that Daddy!Jim is freaking adorable? 

And I wish you owned them too -- not only no hiatus, but there would be an adorable JamBaby ;o)



Author's Response: ::sigh::: a Jam Baby :::sigh::: just the thought gives me the warm and fuzzies. So glad you're enjoying the story!

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: March 16, 2007 Title: Chapter 9: Tickled Pink

Aww, daddies are indeed tickled pink at everything that makes babies laugh.  And the "Michael's Birthday" reference is dawesome!!

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: January 17, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: Bring Your Daughter To Work Day

A first -- angsty babyfic! 

she did that thing where she started waving her arms around like she was getting ready to take off in flight. -- ha!  My daughter used to do that!  We call it 'the hummingbird'

While it's common knowledge that women get all hormonal during & after pregnancy, it's not often discussed how men go all 'caveman' about their new families -- this is some interesting territory to explore. 



Author's Response: Oooh the hummingbird! I love that! I may use that later if you don't mind! :-)

Take a Chance by kaywinnit Rated: K [Reviews - 17] 17
Summary: Past Featured Story"What are you up to, Beesly?"
She bites her lip. She can't believe she's really doing this. "I'm taking a chance," she says.

100% giddy, fluffy wishful thinking.

Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Oneshot, Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1162 Read Count: 3702 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: November 19, 2006 Updated: November 19, 2006
Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: November 20, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Take a Chance

Love the chain reaction of departures after Angela leaves!  Perfect!  And this is some really lovely fluff -- desperately needed lovely fluff!

The One Where Pam Finally Takes A Chance by time4moxie Rated: T [Reviews - 10] 10
Summary: It's nearly Christmas. How much longer is Miss Beesly going to sit around and say nothing of importance to Jim?

Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5995 Read Count: 4426 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: November 20, 2006 Updated: November 20, 2006
Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: November 20, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Moxie! Finally, someone uses a song I have actually heard  in fanfic!  I'm loving bold and brazen Pam -- the perfect antidote to angst is to take some freaking action, girl!

Author's Response: I know what you mean - I often don't know the songs other stories mention.  Glad you liked it!

Supposed to Be by Colette Rated: T [Reviews - 34] 28
Summary: Past Featured StoryPost-Merger. A little angsty, a little triangular, but fear not - it doesn't end there.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Future, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam, Karen, Phyllis
Genres: Angst, Oneshot, Romance, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2195 Read Count: 11513 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: November 20, 2006 Updated: November 20, 2006
Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: November 20, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Memo to Greg Daniels & writing staff:
This is how it is supposed to be!

So many great lines in this -- love your description of Jim/Karen's relationship: The points where they intersect become fewer and far between.

And this: But afterwards, he always feels hollow again.



Author's Response: Jim/Karen - just ain't the same, is it? And, if you have clout with Greg Daniels, could you please get him on the phone? I'd like to have a word. Thanks, lisahoo for your always wonderful and fun reviews!

February 13th by chunkyrice13 Rated: K [Reviews - 8] 6
Summary: Ryan knows what he's doing, even when he knows it's stupid.
Categories: Other, Present
Characters: Ryan/Kelly
Genres: Inner Monologue
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 501 Read Count: 2303 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 21, 2006 Updated: November 21, 2006
Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: November 21, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Ooh, I like this take on how Ryan got involved with Kelly ~~ very interesting glimpse into the blank canvas that is Ryan Howard....

Foresight by lano Rated: M [Reviews - 34] 33
Summary: Past Featured StoryHe's playful and animated, quippy and sexy, and always, always just a little bit dark.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam, Karen
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Inner Monologue, Oneshot
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2588 Read Count: 3741 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 21, 2006 Updated: November 21, 2006
Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: November 21, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This is a great characterization of Karen, and a scenario with her dating Jim that I can almost stomach -- "if Jim dates someone else, it's still all about Pam" or something to that effect.

And all the pieces of the wall Jim has built around himself -- so true, so painfully true! 



Author's Response: Jim + Anyone But Pam IS hard to stomach.  Eesh.  Thanks for reviewing, lisahoo.

Five Ways Karen Gets a Clue About Pam and Jim by Penguin_jammies Rated: K [Reviews - 31] 30
Summary: Past Featured Story"She looks away, and gives the start button on the copy machine a good smack as she wonders why she feels guilty spying on the man she’s sleeping with comfort another woman."
Categories: Present, Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam, Karen
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1829 Read Count: 4628 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: November 21, 2006 Updated: November 21, 2006
Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: November 21, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

YES!  To Karen getting a clue ~~ hopefully before she gets hurt too badly, but we all know how pointless it is to try not to get hurt.  It's like "playing not to lose."  And who wouldn't fall head over heels over Jim upon getting the slightest bit of his attention?  Yup, everything Jim does is still all about Pam.

Author's Response: Yes, I like Karen but she needs to figure out what she's up against soon.

Lonely Days, Lonely Nights by Par5 Rated: T [Reviews - 45] 21
Summary: One drabble is lonely, two are better, three feels like a crowd. Look at all the lonely people in Scranton.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Creed, Jim, Karen, Michael, Pam, Roy, Ryan, Toby
Genres: Angst, Drabble
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 979 Read Count: 13477 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 22, 2006 Updated: March 27, 2007
Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: November 22, 2006 Title: Chapter 4: Thanksgiving

omg, that is heart-wrenching!  


Author's Response: I can't help it lisahoo! Toby, man, he just breaks my heart!

Reviewer: lisahoo Signed
Date: November 22, 2006 Title: Chapter 3: Hell

Yes!  Tell her, Jim!  Tell her!  Then tell Pam!  (After she tells you she loves you ~~ it's fantasy land after all!)

If you want to do something other than work, Par5, I will certainly encourage you!



Author's Response: Thanks lisahoo! Unfortunately, I don't need much encouragement to slack off today. These are dark - might need some sunny ones to offset them. (tell Pam!?)