(I am actually Charlene Bates, and not Elaine Dawkins, but hey, she is my sister and I can write at least a temporary bio for her if I want to!)

Elaine Dawkins - Yet again, the name says it all. She is, of course, named after the Artful Dodger (a.k.a Jack Dawkins). And rightly so. Who could forget the Dodger? He truly was one of a kind. The same may be said about Elaine Dawkins. No one has such a personality (not even me, though we are both eccentric as they come, Lol). Lover of Charles Dickens, J.R.R. Tolkien, Hilary McKay, and numerous others, she is truly a literature lover. Among her numerous skills there are the two most prominent: art (she has drawn an extremely inspiring and handsome picture of the Dodger and Charley, not to mention her numerous Lord of the Rings inspired art) and writing (the list of good stuff goes on and on). Now if you want to get a little taste of her brilliance, literature wise (I am allowed to boast since I am her sister), when she starts posting some of that, most likely Fagin-inspired good stuff, check it out! And review (she will be glad of the encouragement, but as far as criticism goes, from my experience, she may ignore those comments.

So sit back, read, review, and enjoy the show that will be put down in writing for your enjoyment! - Lots of love, Charlene Bates and unknowingly and hopefully approvingly, Elaine Dawkins

HELLO! Elaine Dawkins has added a story called "Diary of an Englishman" onto the site and you MUST READ IT!!!!! AND REVIEW IT - Lots of love, Charlene Bates

Elaine Dawkins has now read and approved my bio for her. This is no longer just "temporary". - CharleneBates

Elaine Dawkins has also added a story called Guilt Saved! READ IT NOW!!! - Charlene Bates