Hi, everyone!

I know I haven't updated in a while, but I have every intention to finish this story. I sincerely apologize for not writing as fast as you'd like.

A huge thank you to all of you who have stayed with me, your reviews and PM's have encouraged me to get back in and finish this story. Thank you!

Nyomixx

About me:

I've recently turned 33 and live in Queensland, Australia. I work full-time for my parent's business, as the business manager, and I really enjoy my job. The only consistently loving man in my life has been my almost 12 year-old dog. He's a tri-coloured, Maltese x mini-Poodle and he's my best friend as he always makes me feel like I'm the number one girl in his life! lol!

About Bella? Marie?:

I've got a few years of nannying experience after working for a few different families, so I decided to do a nanny story with a difference. In 2005, I was a governess (home tutor) on an outback cattle station, one hour from the nearest blink-and-you'll-miss-it town. The family was lovely and the 3 kids were gorgeous. In 2007, I travelled to England by myself and worked as a nanny to two different families (one pleasant, the other... a nightmare). I've also met and talked to loads of other nannies and met some really lovely mothers, as well as some that were not so nice. Though I wish I'd had a single Edward to work for! Ha!

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This is the house I used for inspiration as Edward's house and Cynthia's garden. - Also show's how I imagined Bella looking as Marie, with blue eyes.

This story was inspired by my own nannying experiences and from stories I heard from my employers, as well as other mothers and nannies.

I'm sure somewhere/sometimes things will be similar to other stories - just for the fact that there are so many out there. I've tried in all efforts to make mine original and unique. I absolutely hate plagiarism.

I read a lot, and after coming up with an original and hopefully intriguing plot, I decided to write Bella? Marie?

Bella? Marie? is also on , though I haven't updated it there in while. However I have included photos of what I imagine my Edward's house to look like. They're at the end of chapters 3, 4, 5 and now 8 if you want to check them out. I don't have a blog site or anything, so this is easier.

Bella? Marie? has been reviewed by Twi-fic Promotions! Here's the link if you'd like to read what they say about my story: http:///?zx=c728321be28546f6

Bella? Marie? was nominated for the Twilight All-human Fan Fiction Awards, for "Most Attention Grabbing Summary". Thank you to all who voted!!!

Like every other story, reviews are the life blood of fan fiction, and I love reading your thoughts and impressions!

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About White Swan:

The one shot won Judges Choice Award for the 'Gotta Love a Man in Uniform' Contest, hosted by these fabulous girls; xrxdanixrx, Carson1, MizzezzPattinson and coachlady1.

It's a boating story which I know a thing or two about as well ;) During my high school years, I lived on a yacht for five years with my parents and younger brother, and had loads of adventures - good and bad alike.

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Thankyou for reading!

Nyomi xx