The Fanfiction Hall of Fame

[mr_pikachu]

The Fanfiction Hall of Fame
1st Biannual Election
Voting Phase

The Fanfiction Hall of Fame is a hallowed shrine for only the greatest members in all of Fanfiction. It will serve as a reminder of everything that those who built and developed the Fanfiction forum have done throughout our history. This sacrosanct place exists for the sole purpose of honoring those who have given so much of themselves to make Fanfiction better for all of us. And it is finally prepared to accept its first inductee.

You, the members of Fanfiction, must decide who is most worthy of a spot in the Fanfiction Hall of Fame. The final step is to elect one of the ten finalists.

This is not an honor to be taken lightly. Fanfiction Hall of Fame inductees should be people who have contributed significantly to the prosperity of Fanfic, both in their writing and in additional initiatives.

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Voting will last two (2) weeks from the time of this post. Each member may vote for a total of one (1) other person for this award in the above poll.

Once the voting period is complete, the finalist with the most votes will be inducted into the Fanfiction Hall of Fame. In the event of a tie, the tied finalists will proceed to a runoff vote to last one (1) week.

Please do your best to ensure that the greatest Fanficcers have the opportunity to be honored in the Fanfiction Hall of Fame.

Finalists



Chris 2.1

Chris 2.1 originally joined TPM on November 8, 2001 as Lugia_Master2K1, later changing his name to Lugia_Master2K2, ShinyMarill, Brit Chris, and Chris 2.0. Chris is the author of 16 pieces of fiction: A Boy and His Bear; Lucky Charms; Monica's Army; Monica's Revolution; Monica's Vendetta; From Rookie to Champion; From Rookie to Champion: The Indigo Road; Catching up with Chris - From Sequel to Trilogy; Don't you think?; How long?; No Silver Lining; Take my hand, Break my heart; Dark Territory; Stains; Deadline; and The Pokémon Masters League.

He is also the original creator of the Fanfic Writing Contests, the Fanfic Summaries Thread, and the Fanfic Cast Thread in the Writers Lounge, and has written one Fanfiction Forum E-zine article. Chris' efforts across the board earned him the coveted Awards Award in the 2007 Golden Pen Awards along with 12 other titles, among which were Best Fiction Overall, Best Pokémon Fic, Best Writing Style, and Most Dedicated Writer.

Lady Vulpix

Lady Vulpix started at TPM on October 1, 2000 and is currently a super moderator. She has singlehandedly written 13 articles for the Fanfiction Forum E-zine, including ten as part of her "Conversations with the Stars" column. Lady Vulpix's most well-known fics are Stay with Me, Separate Paths, Earning a name, and Quest of Twelve, the last of which began in 2003 and continues to consistently win Fanfic Awards.

She has contributed to the forum by regularly judging the Fanfiction Writing Contests and prompting her peers with discussions on a wide variety of topics. In particular, she is well known for the question "how to find the time to write?"

Ginger Cat

Ginger Cat joined TPM on March 25, 2000 as Ginger Cat of Team Rocket. In June 2000 she became the first moderator of Fanfic to be promoted after the forum went public and served in that role through 2001. Ginger Cat was a predominant author of fanfiction, fantasy, and dark fiction; she was particularly notable for Umbreon fanfics. Her most well-known work was A Darker Shade of Black; others included The analyzing of Prof. Pikachu…, The Cow Story, and Goodnight. Ginger Cat was most active when the forum first began and was a strong presence in Fanfic, both through her own works and in helping others develop their own fics.

dratinihaunter13

dratinihaunter13 came to TPM on October 10, 2000, making him one of the oldest members in Fanfic. He has posted six major pieces on TPM: Marty's Pokémon Conquer the Elemental League, Damon's Menace, Checking In, Bohemian Rhapsody, My Holiday Trip, and Me Llamo Es Richard. His poems include Say It or Disappear; Teach Me to Remember; SelfHelp; Saving Friday; Meltdown; Asleep Afloat; Ominous Clouds Out; So so; I Knew; Swimmer, Young and Drowned; Baby Let's Just Lie Together; the Affair anthology; and numerous untitled pieces. Marty's Pokémon Conquer the Elemental League is often credited with launching the trainer fic scene at TPM, and Damon's Menace is widely regarded as one of the strongest fics on TPM.

dratinihaunter13 held the position of Fanfic moderator longer than anyone else on TPM, from the early years of Fanfic to 2007. During that time he guided many new moderators behind the scenes and oversaw countless Fanfic Awards. He also played a large role in activities such as Secret Santa and the 2003 Mod Contest. dratinihaunter13 continues to post his original fiction on TPM, providing an example for less experienced writers to follow.

JulieDacta

JulieDacta joined TPM on April 28, 2000, and was a distinguished fantasy writer in the early years of TPM. In addition to being known for her wackiness and twisted personality and writing style, JulieDacta was an active member of the Fanfic community, bringing the forum together thanks to her friendships with other writers like Sleeping Snorlax, Bid_Bad_Pokémon, Mew_ryuu and tygerofdante. Her work mainly consisted of short fiction, the most notable of which was arguably Accepting Fate. JulieDacta abruptly disappeared from the forum, leading to an April Fool's joke that she died in a car accident; her whereabouts are currently unknown.

PancaKe

PancaKe joined TPM on February 15, 2001 as Lavern, later using MistyDeeDee and Mist as aliases in turn. An eager member, she quickly made a name for herself as a talented writer and enthusiastic reader. PancaKe is responsible for over 36 literary works on TPM, such as And It Will Heal Through Time, Echoes, Stuff that is not known, Clinging, Countless, Jealousy, Bored, Maths, My Science Teacher Hates Me, Dandruff Dictator, Unwelcomed, Apart, Giving Everything, One Way Street, 24 / 7 Job, All The Same, Never Making Yourself at Home, Angst Of Times, carry the cross, Both of them, Her Job, Replaced, Too Far In, Support, November, Living in Pichu's House, Lapras Valley High, Lapras Valley High 2, Full Moon, This Fic IS Big Enough For The Both Of Us! (co-written with Last Exile), North, Say Hello To Sunshine, shedding.light, A Hidden Innocence, Apart From Them, and numerous untitled poems. Lapras Valley High remains one of the most famous fanfics in TPM history.

Promoted to Fanfiction moderator in early 2003, PancaKe posted the Fanfic 101, which later became the revised Fanfic Rules. She founded Smiley Town, helped run the 2003 Mod Contest and started the 2004 Chain Fic. During her tenure as moderator, which ended late in October 2005, PancaKe hosted the Fanfic Awards numerous times and won a large number herself. She was also notoriously active in The Writer's Lounge where she posted numerous polls and discussions, injecting the forum with a palpable vibrancy.

Andrew

Andrew first came to TPM as OzAndrew on January 23, 2001. A prominent member throughout the forums and especially in Fanfic, his most noted literary contribution was the very popular trainer-comedy fic Electric Buggy to Victory. His other works include The Flow of Blood and Façade as well as a selection of one-shots.

Andrew founded the Fun Awards, which have since been incorporated into the Silver Pencils, and is also credited with creating the legendary TPM Road Trip, a 2002 chain fic. In December 2002, he replaced Togechukku as one of the four moderators of Fanfiction. Andrew installed the Fanfic Suggestion Box, where members could suggest changes for the forums, and also rewrote the Fanfic Rules. He directed many of the Fanfic Awards, garnering many prizes in the process. He also helped run 2003's mod contest. In July 2004 Andrew left his post as Fanfiction moderator, ascending to the level of super moderator.

Gavin Luper

Gavin Luper joined TPM as Spinarak II on April 1, 2001; he changed his alias to Shellshocker before settling on his current name. He has served as editor-in-chief for four issues of the Fanfiction Forum E-zine and contributed four E-zine articles as well. Gavin has published 24 creative works on TPM. His full-length fics and one-shots include Pokémon: Kohtu, Lisa the Legend, The Crystal League, ~Zephyr~, Dane Orion, The First March, Only Human, The Chain of Destiny, The Keystone Conspiracy, Holloway, The Silent Man, Uninvited, The Weatherman and Paint. He has also written poems such as Woman of the Earth, Daimler, Beware Poisons, The Choices, White, Portobello Girl, Everything and Nothing, Burning Ear, Crop's Cream, and the Puppetslaves United anthology. Lisa the Legend is considered by many to be TPM's best fanfic.

Gavin has managed the Fanfiction Reviewer Organisation since reviving it in 2003. He has also hosted many of the Silver Pencil and Golden Pen Awards, and has won numerous Fanfic Awards over the years. Gavin suggested the idea for the Fanfic Trivia Game and co-founded the Fanfiction Hall of Fame. He has been a Fanfiction moderator since July 2004.

Dark Sage

Possibly the most renowned Yu-Gi-Oh! fanficcer on TPM, Dark Sage introduced himself to to the forum as Venusaur on January 12, 2003. Dark Sage, also known as Brian Corvello, has 11 fanfics to his name, eight of which fall into the Yu-Gi-Oh! fandom. These highly acclaimed works include Earth-PKMN, Yu-Gi-Oh Junior: Legacy of the Duelist, Yu-Gi-Oh Junior: City of Souls, Yu-Gi-Oh Junior: Mandate of Heaven, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Thousand Year Door, Pokemonese[/I], Shadow Realm: P.I., Yu Gi Oh! Dark Messiah, Yu-Gi-Oh! Sorceror Kings, Pokémon: Storming Heaven's Gates, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Soul of Silicon. Dark Sage has also written two articles for the Fanfiction Forum E-zine.

mr_pikachu

mr_pikachu joined TPM on September 30, 2002. Known as Fanfic's Grammar Nazi, mr_pikachu has published four Fanfiction Forum E-zine issues and written 24 articles, more than any other contributor, including 15 for his monthly "Grammar Nazi" column. He is the author of over 14 creative works such as Misty Returns!, What Dreams Are Made Of, Clash of the Entities, Spoil Chick, A Trainer's Quest, Fleeting Love, Closed Door, Will, Make a Move, Just Words, Question, You Said Yes, Argument for the Reformation of Pokémon Rights in the Kanto Prefecture, and War of the Forums, the most replied-to fic on TPM.

mr_pikachu won 18 awards in the 2007 Silver Pencil Awards including Best Fiction Overall, Most Original Concept, Best Character in a Leading Role, and Most Dedicated Writer, as well as the Awards Award. He also founded the Fanfic Trivia Game and the Fanfiction Hall of Fame, and has served as a moderator of Fanfic since October 4, 2005.

(finalists ordered randomly)