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 Author has written 32 stories for Hogan's Heroes, and StarTrek: The Original Series. I am located deep in the heart of Southeast Texas - Houston to be specific. Favorite television show of all time Star Trek Original Series. Favorite character Leonard McCoy. Too close to call second favorite television show of all time Hogan's Heroes. Favorite character Peter Newkirk. I am mainly writing in the HH fandom nowadays, though I have posted a couple of ST-TOS stories. I have been honored to have had every one of my stories (save five) nominated for each year's respective Papa Bear Awards and I have been privileged to be awarded the following: PBA 2011 Two bronze awards for Best Medium Drama and Best Canon Extra (Mavis Newkirk) - "God Save the King" Bronze award for Best Short Drama - "Thousand Yard Stare" (my very first story!) PBA 2012 Third Place, Best Story of 2011 - "Never Give In" Silver award for Best Long Drama - "Never Give In" Bronze award for Best Snapshot - "By Any Other Name" PBA 2013 Third Place, Best Story of 2012 - "Descended from Robin Hood" Silver award for Best Long Drama - "Tears Such as Angels Weep" Bronze award for Best Long Comedy - "Descended from Robin Hood" Bronze award for Challenge Response - "A Promise Honored" Bronze award for Best Portrayal of a Canon Character - Newkirk in "Descended from Robin Hood" PBA 2014 Silver award for Best Story Based on an Episode - "The Talking Cure" PBA 2017 Gold award for Best Story Based on an Episode - "Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear" PBA 2019 Bronze award for Best Quote - "Four-Minute Mile" Chronological Order of Related Stories: The Sound of the Rockets, Ad Perpetuam Memoriam, Another Year Closer, A Mother’s Love, The Talking Cure, God Save the King (backstory), We Will Not Relent, Never Give In (backstory), A Promise Honored, Endings, God Save the King (frame story), Fool Me Twice (epilogue), All Things Must Pass, Never Give In (frame story), Absolution, Tears Such as Angels Weep, He Has Found a Good Thing (WIP). |
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Absolution reviews
Better late than never. My contribution for the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice (or my early contribution for the 101st Anniversary of the Armistice).
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,893 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 4/17/2019 - Complete
Four-Minute Mile reviews
Inspired by S4E7 "Never Play Cards with Strangers." Entry for the 2018 SSSW contest.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,635 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/23/2018 - J. Kinchloe - Complete
He Has Found a Good Thing reviews
Ever wonder how Louis LeBeau met the woman he made his wife? Listen in as he recounts the story to Peter and Jo on the occasion of the Newkirks' eighth wedding anniversary.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,036 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 7/7/2016 - Published: 7/31/2012 - L. LeBeau, P. Newkirk
Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear reviews
Whilst the team begins preparations to rescue Tiger from the Gestapo, Carter happily fills Newkirk in on who the Lone Ranger and 'bloody Tonto' are. A missing scene from S6E11 "Operation Tiger". Entry for the 2016 SSSW Challenge.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,455 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/4/2016 - Complete
Revelation reviews
Papa Bear finally reveals the nature of the top secret mission described in my previous stories "The Box" and "In the Dark" to his men. This completes the trilogy.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,295 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 3/3/2015 - R. Hogan - Complete
We Will Not Relent reviews
"General Burkhalter has not been seen or heard from since the last Allied air raid on Berlin earlier this month, Herr Kommandant." These words of Major Hochstetter, from my previous story "Never Give In", raise the following question: What happened to General Burkhalter? Oneshot.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,414 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 1/20/2015 - A. Burkhalter - Complete
The Talking Cure reviews
When you are forced to listen in silence, you might just learn to listen well. And sometimes you find out things you never knew. Takes place after the events of S6E6 "The Gestapo Takeover". Rating changed to T for graphic imagery.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 20,323 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 12/30/2013 - Published: 4/12/2013 - L. LeBeau, P. Newkirk - Complete
In the Dark reviews
The events recounted in my previous story "The Box" told from another point of view.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,703 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/7/2013 - R. Hogan - Complete
Saturday Night Memories reviews
My fourth and final response to the fifth Short-Story Speedwriting Challenge. An offhand comment opens a floodgate of reminiscences.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,475 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/24/2013 - A. Carter, J. Kinchloe, L. LeBeau, P. Newkirk - Complete
The Box reviews
My third response to the fifth Short-Story Speedwriting Challenge. The burden of command sometimes weighs much, much heavier than normal and never more so than when you are seeking to protect your men.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,717 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 2 - Published: 5/24/2013 - R. Hogan, P. Newkirk - Complete
Endings reviews
My second response to the fifth Short-Story Speedwriting Challenge. Endings, of necessity, lead to new beginnings; yet coming to terms with what has ended is never easy. Takes place some time after the events described in my story for last year's challenge response "A Promise Honored".
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,578 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 2 - Published: 5/24/2013 - A. Carter, R. Hogan - Complete
A Grand Tradition reviews
My first response to the fifth Short-Story Speedwriting Challenge. Why does Newkirk appear dressed as a female more than any of the other heroes? A peek at Carter and Newkirk's conversation as they prepare for their surveillance mission in the episode "Color the Luftwaffe Red."
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,730 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 3 - Published: 5/24/2013 - A. Carter, P. Newkirk - Complete
Another Year Closer reviews
Just a little something I've been canoodling with since New Year's Eve. The radio brings tidings that run the gamut of emotion on New Year's Eve 1943. Oneshot.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,573 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 3 - Published: 1/12/2013 - Complete
Ad Perpetuam Memoriam reviews
A brief vignette inspired by 20 November 2012. thetalker007 and I must have been on the same wavelength.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,207 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 8 - Published: 11/21/2012 - P. Newkirk, A. Carter - Complete
The Sound of the Rockets reviews
The ties that bind are revealed as Mavis Newkirk is caught up in one of the lesser known wartime tragedies of the London home front. Oneshot.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,490 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 1 - Published: 8/16/2012 - P. Newkirk - Complete
Perhaps Not the Best Idea reviews
A oneshot inspired by the episode "Everyone Has a Brother-in-Law".
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,999 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 2 - Published: 7/27/2012 - P. Newkirk, R. Hogan - Complete
Tears Such as Angels Weep reviews
The river such is life ebbs and flows onwards in its course violently heedless of our desires, bearing both heartache and happiness, impenetrable darkness and blinding light, depths of sorrow and heights of joy. We have no choice, we must endure.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 37,354 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 7/20/2012 - Published: 1/19/2012 - P. Newkirk - Complete
The Spinner of Tales reviews
A vignette in remembrance of Richard Dawson for the role we will always treasure and remember fondly. Rest in peace sir. The boys engage in a bit of amateur psychoanalysis as they wait and worry.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,041 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/6/2012 - Complete
A Promise Honored reviews
A response to the fourth speed writing challenge. Backstory to LeBeau's account of the liberation of Stalag 13 as recounted in my previous story "Never Give In."
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,146 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 2 - Published: 5/20/2012 - Complete
Descended from Robin Hood reviews
The title says it all. A fantasy inspired by Newkirk's claim in "Drums Along the Dusseldorf". Now complete!
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Humor/Fantasy - Chapters: 8 - Words: 13,562 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 4/20/2012 - Published: 3/11/2012 - P. Newkirk - Complete
Never Give In reviews
Things don't always work out the way we plan or want them to. Circumstances change our lives in one instant. Just when the end appears to be in sight, life can go completely crazy. And sometimes it results in the best of all possible outcomes.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 25 - Words: 70,849 - Reviews: 113 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 12/31/2011 - Published: 3/11/2011 - P. Newkirk, L. LeBeau - Complete
I Can I Will reviews
A drabble written back in 2004 recently retrieved from a comatose hard drive. Guesses as to the identity of the other party?
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 575 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/1/2011 - Spock - Complete
Fear reviews
Mavis Newkirk finds that limbo isn't a very good spot to be when reminders are everywhere. Please note that the subject matter is a bit dark. Oneshot.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,245 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/24/2011 - P. Newkirk - Complete
Whatever It Takes reviews
One of our heroes is forced to come to terms with the 'win at all costs' mentality. Be warned, contains brief yet graphic description of casualties. Oneshot.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,206 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/22/2011 - P. Newkirk, R. Hogan - Complete
By Any Other Name reviews
Just some silliness that I wrote to amuse myself whilst in hospital this past week. Language is a beautiful thing, is it not?
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 729 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 1 - Published: 9/14/2011 - P. Newkirk, L. LeBeau - Complete
A Mother's Love reviews
A piece on our moms. Missing them, be they alive or dead. A mother's love transcends time, place and nationality. A mother's love is forever. Now complete! Reviews greatly appreciated!
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 42 - Words: 73,619 - Reviews: 250 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 3/4/2011 - Published: 7/8/2010 - P. Newkirk, A. Carter - Complete
Fool Me Twice reviews
Another little slice of life in my ever expanding Peter Newkirk universe that just had to be committed to writing. A oneshot inspired by "Is There a Traitor in the House?" Opinions?
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,458 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 7 - Published: 12/28/2010 - P. Newkirk, R. Hogan - Complete
All Things Must Pass reviews
Please indulge me on this one, as it springs from something quite personal. I hope you find it entertaining. This is a companion/continuance of 'God Save the King' that is a oneshot for now but could possibly be expanded upon in future .
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,413 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/2/2010 - P. Newkirk - Complete
God Save the King reviews
Just a little something inspired by old newsreels on YouTube. Please tell me what you think!
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,309 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 11/14/2010 - Published: 11/4/2010 - P. Newkirk, H. Schultz - Complete
The Measure of a Man reviews
Written 10 years ago after a particularly traumatic time in my life. Tell me what you think. And yes, my maternal ancestors fought for the South. Constructive criticism only please. Rated T for a few coarse words.
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 15,307 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 7/5/2010 - Published: 6/23/2010 - L. McCoy - Complete
Crazy About Chicken Soup reviews
A series of vignettes exploring what was on the men's minds after the events chronicled in "To Catch a Papa Bear". Newkirk finds himself with a lot of time on his hands. Reviews and constructive criticism encouraged and welcome!
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 10 - Words: 10,530 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 6/22/2010 - Published: 6/11/2010 - P. Newkirk - Complete
Thousand Yard Stare reviews
A missing scene from Operation Briefcase. Oneshot.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,537 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 2 - Published: 3/20/2010 - P. Newkirk - Complete
