Hi there and welcome!

My name is CJ and I started writing stories for my own amusement when I was around eight or nine years old. I love to write, but I ended up taking a prolonged break from my favorite pastime to focus my energy on raising my two children. After a while, I started to notice that I was spelling things wrong that I had never spelled wrong when I was writing. Worried that I was going through some sort of ‘dumbening’ process, I decided it was time to start writing again and I began by writing about what I knew best at the time . . . that happened to be the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Hey, what can I say? I'm a mom. It’s my kids’ favorite show . . . and, secretly, mine, too. Well, one story led to another, and now, here we are. I truly appreciate anyone who takes the time to read, review, favorite, and/or follow any of my works.

I really hope you enjoy what I have written, because I really enjoyed writing it. Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day!

Finished Works:

'A Shell of Himself' (Set after 'Mutagen Man Unleashed') *Nominated for the TMNT Universal Fanfiction Competition 2016*

'Because You Weren't There' (Set during season two. After an argument with his brothers, Donatello gets a chance to see what the world would be like if he had never been mutated. Multi-chapter story written just for the holiday season) *2017 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards Winner - Most Interesting Original Character (first place)*

'Lost in the Fight' (This is the first TMNT story I ever wrote. Major Donnie angst in this one. It's like 'You're Needed Here Now, Donnie' only way longer and darker. Plus, this one features my very first O.C.) *TMNT Universal Fanfiction Competition 2016 Winner - Most In-Character Donatello (first place), Most In-Character Raphael (first place), Most In-Character Michelangelo (first place), Best Original Character (first place), Most Exciting Action/Adventure (first place), Most Intriguing AU (second place), and Most Intriguing Villain (third place)*

'Mikey's Worst Move Ever' (Set just before 'Slash and Destroy'/Prequel to 'Slash's Revenge') *TMNT Universal Fanfiction Competition 2016 Winner - Funniest Comedy (first place)*

'You're Needed Here Now, Donnie' (Set after 'The Fourfold Trap') ️*TMNT Universal Fanfiction Competition 2016 Winner - Most In-Character Leonardo (first place) and Most Exciting Action/Adventure (third place)️*

'A Matter of Perspective' (Summary: Raph and Donnie get in way over their heads during a trip to the junkyard. Will the two of them ever make it home again? Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection)

'All That's Left' (One-shot based on the mutant apocalypse arc and a companion piece to 'Better Than None' and 'Even a Chance.' Can Michelangelo face the awful reality of a life without his brothers? Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *2018 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards Winner - Most In-Character Michelangelo (first place)*

'Always Knows' (Set after 'The Creeping Doom.' Summary: When Mikey’s hurting, there’s one brother who always knows what’s best for him. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *Nominated for the 2017 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards*

'Better Than None' (Based on the mutant apocalypse arc and a companion piece to 'All That's Left' and 'Even a Chance.' When the turtles are unable to stop a deadly mutagen bomb from detonating, one brother awakens to discover that he may be the only member of his family left. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *Nominated for the 2017 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards*

'Blessings' (Set after 'Lone Rat and Cubs.' Summary: An unexpected visitor in the middle of the night reminds Master Splinter just how fortunate he is. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *2018 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards Winner - Most Interesting Canon Ally - Master Splinter (first place)*

'Change of Heart' (Set after 'Requiem.' One-shot about Raph wanting his brothers to just leave him alone. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *Nominated for the 2017 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards*

'Colors' (Summary: Sometimes, even a routine sensor check can turn into a valuable life lesson. Just ask Mikey. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection)

'Even a Chance' (Based on the mutant apocalypse arc and a companion piece to 'Better Than None' and 'All That's Left.' Realizing that there’s nothing he and brothers can do to stop the mutagen bomb coming towards them, Leonardo is forced to make a gut-wrenching decision) *2018 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards Winner - Best Drabble (second place) and Most Intriguing AU (third place)*

'Fractured Trust' (Set during 'Broken Foot.' One-shot about what transpired during the turtles’ trip back to the lair after the chemical plant explosion. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *Nominated for the TMNT Universal Fanfiction Competition 2016*

'Grief' (Set after 'Requiem.' Epilogue/one-shot where Leonardo is struggling to find a way to help his little brothers come to terms with the loss of their father. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *Nominated for the 2017 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards*

'Hidden Scars' (Set after 'Heart of Evil.' Epilogue/one-shot where Raph discovers there's more to 'Angry Donnie' than meets the eye. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection)

'Kind of Cute' (Saying ‘no’ to Mikey is a lot harder than Donnie thinks. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *2017 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards Winner - Funniest Comedy (third place)*

'Like a Father' (Set after 'Scroll of the Demodragon.' Summary: Leo discovers that being a leader is hard, but being a parent is even harder. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection)

'Promises Broken' (Set after 'Metalhead Rewired. Summary: He had watched his invention selflessly save them all. So why does Donatello still feel as though he failed everyone? Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *2018 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards Winner - Most Stunning One-Shot (first place), Most In-Character Donatello (first place) and Most In-Character Leonardo (second place)*

'Regifting' (Set after the episode 'Buried Secrets.' Written for Apritello Day 2018/Valentine's Day. Summary: Some things are just better the second time around. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection)

'That's What Brothers Are For' (Set after 'Within the Woods.' Story Summary: Leonardo may have just come out of a coma, but he’s not the only turtle still struggling to heal. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection)

'The Worst Medicine' (Set during 'Monkey Brains.' Summary: When Donatello is violently attacked by a deranged mutant monkey, his brothers make fun of him instead of helping him, adding further insult to injury. Can Donnie’s brothers find a way to fix the emotional damage they have done? Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection)

'Things in Common' (Set after TMNT Monster Arc. Summary: Donatello discovers that he and Raphael have a lot more in common than he thought. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *2018 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards Winner - Most In-Character Raphael (first place) and Best Canon Fiction (second place)*

'To Err is Turtle' (Set after 'Broken Foot.' Epilogue/one-shot about Leonardo trying to come to terms with his guilt after Donatello wakes up from unconsciousness. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection)

'Together Again' (Set after 'The Power Inside Her'. Epilogue/one-shot where Mikey checks up on Donnie to make sure his big brother’s okay. Companion piece to 'Torn Apart' and 'Too Afraid.' B Team oriented. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *Nominated for the TMNT Universal Fanfiction Competition 2016*

'Too Afraid'(Set after 'The Power Inside Her'. Epilogue/one-shot where April tries to tell Donatello how she truly feels about him. Companion piece to 'Together Again' and 'Torn Apart.' Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *2017 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards Winner - Best Romance (second place)*

'Torn Apart' (Set after 'The Power Inside Her.' Epilogue/one-shot where Raph is having a tough time forgiving and forgetting. Companion piece to 'Together Again' and 'Too Afraid.' A Team oriented. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection)

'Under the Skin' (Set after the episode ‘The Deadly Venom.’ Summary: After their near-fatal encounter with Karai, the family goes to bed thinking that the Healing Hands technique has successfully cured everyone, but they are wrong. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *2017 TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards Winner - Best Portrayal of a Canon Ally (Master Splinter - second place)

'What Hurts the Most' (Set after 'Requiem.' One-shot where Donatello isn't sure how to answer when his baby brother asks him if dying hurts. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection)

'What I See' (Summary: Donnie's heart is broken and Leo tries to mend it. One-shot loosely based off of a real-life experience of mine. Part of the 'TMNT Shell Shots' collection) *Nominated for the TMNT Universal Fanfiction Competition 2016*

Works in Progress:

'Slash's Revenge' (Set after 'Slash and Destroy.' Story Summary: Slash is out for revenge against Raphael for betraying him and he has decided the best way to hurt the turtle in red is through his brothers. Slash has his eyes set on one brother in particular and he will stop at nothing to even the score. Sequel to 'Mikey's Worst Move Ever') *TMNT Universal Fanfiction Competition 2017 Winner - Best Portrayal of a Villain (Slash - second place)*

'TMNT Shell Shots' (A collection of random TMNT one-shots, including ‘Fractured Trust,' ‘To Err is Turtle,' 'Together Again,' 'What I See,' 'Torn Apart,' 'Under the Skin,' 'Grief,' 'Hidden Scars,' 'What Hurts the Most,' 'Change of Heart,' 'The Worst Medicine,' 'Always Knows,' 'Like a Father,' 'Too Afraid,' 'Kind of Cute,' 'Better Than None,' 'All That's Left,' 'Regifting,' 'Even a Chance,' 'Regifting,' 'Promises Broken,' 'Monsters Among Us!' and 'Within the Woods') *TMNT Universal Reader's Choice Awards nominee/winner - 2016, 2017, and 2018