I noticed that we did not have a "custom" character in the characters list. So, figuring we could use one, I made it.

If one of the main characters in your story is a custom character, please feel free to use the "custom" option when choosing the characters for your fanfics.

Since we're on the subject, I'd like to remind everyone that the character option is not to be used to list every single character that is mentioned in your story... only the main ones, please. 

Take care everyone!

Dark_Author

--Dark_Author on 14 May 2009 3:27:40 PM 4 Comments

The drabble challenge is "Warm" at the LJ community iy_fanfiction ( http://community.livejournal.com/iy_fanfiction ). Winners of challenge received a dedicated fanart to them done by me!

Also, please remember to vote for our previous drabble participants. Thanks!

--Taiyoukai_Nile on 08 May 2009 7:46:08 PM 0 Comments

If you are a member here at the main site, I also recommend trying the Yahoo! Group.




http://groups.yahoo.com/group/inuyasha-fanfiction/




We often update news there too and allow members into sharing their idea. Also, in May we will be starting a thread for Recommended fanfics from you all, the members. So, if you want to be involved in that, you should go ahead and try it.




BTW, as an update, as a clarification on some of the recent events concerning the moderators removed from their positions... those mods chose to leave due to their actions. There was a lot of things said offlist where it could not embarrass them and what was passed around to friends and acquaintenances were once again wrong and half-truths. Some of what was said were some lies and from the countless numbers of mixed emails I have received, I will have to publicly state my side. For the record, no threats were issued anywhere to anyone to remove anyones fanfiction, so if you have resorted to lurking here because your were told that information, you were extremely misinformed.




If you are a fan of drabbles, you may try to join iy_themes club ( http://community.livejournal.com/iy_themes ). Despite issues with anyone, I am not going to prevent people from joining places due to drama and just dumb junk. No, IYFF is not affiliated with the group, but we strongly promote ANY InuYasha-related website in general no matter personal matters.

--Taiyoukai_Nile on 25 Apr 2009 2:52:01 PM 5 Comments

175 Screenshots available of episode 2, "Seekers of the Sacred Jewel" have been posted. http://inuyasha-fanfiction.com/viewpage.php?page=episode2

That means that there are well over 400 screenshots already available on the site for download and use. :)

--Taiyoukai_Nile on 21 Apr 2009 5:13:12 PM 0 Comments

Hi I'd like to take a moment and introduce myself! My name is Dana and I will be the new LJ Drabbles moderator! :) I'll also be working here on the site. Now for those of you who are part of the drabble community the prompt list for 2009 has changed. So please take a look at it. Those of you who aren't members I invite you to join us! Writing drabbles is an excellent excersize and can help you become a better writer!

Dana :)

--DanaRose31382 on 16 Apr 2009 9:29:01 PM 5 Comments

I spent time doing screenshots and have completed and posted Episode 1, The Girl Who Overcame Time and the Boy Who was Just Overcome.

http://inuyasha-fanfiction.com/viewpage.php?page=screenshots

--Taiyoukai_Nile on 14 Apr 2009 6:16:08 PM 0 Comments

New layout is up. Per user request, the "Browse" link was put up again. The vote was for InuYasha and Kagome, so I did my own version of the lockets.

--Taiyoukai_Nile on 09 Apr 2009 8:01:54 PM 9 Comments

With the help of Luxken27, all featured fics, both current and retired, now have their own personalized banners. We did our best to come up with ones that would portray the story in some way. We hope that each of you that has a featured fanfiction here enjoys them!

For a complete list, click on "Browse" and then "Featured Stories" to see all of them in one place.

Enjoy!

--doggieearlover on 26 Mar 2009 11:56:25 PM 7 Comments

We have posted the new prompt at our drabble community at LiveJournal (http://community.livejournal.com/iy_fanfiction/). The prompt is "Bite" and the word limit is 500. You may interpret it any way you like as long as it features characters from the InuYasha manga or anime series. You will need a LiveJournal account and join the community in order to participate. If you don't have one, you can get one for free at http://www.livejournal.com/.

Winners will recieve banners for their placements, and all participants will recieve one as well. In addition, as a special bonus, the first place winner of each drabble contest at the iy_fanfiction community that posts here as well will be featured for no less than one month. So, come and check out our upcoming challenges and the rules at http://community.livejournal.com/iy_fanfiction/profile.

Hope to see you there!

And many thanks to Luxken27 who has helped with the banners both for the featured fics here and at the LJ community. We hope those of you with fics that are featured enjoy them. We also intend to create them for the previously featured fics as well, but we're still working our way through them.

 

--doggieearlover on 24 Mar 2009 10:47:58 PM 4 Comments

If there is anyone that would like to help out as the mod who can give out the weekly assigned Drabbles on Sunday evenings, please post in the LiveJournal.

I would also like if someone might want to volunteer to do the weekly banners based off images I make. My time is strained right now as my stepmother had major back surgery. Unfortunately, the vertabre above it started crumbling and so she will have to do more. I have been assisting with her care and to keep her company a lot. This has taken away from my online time too. Help is appreciative!

--Taiyoukai_Nile on 23 Mar 2009 4:02:02 PM 5 Comments

The site has been up and down in the past week. I am working with HostGator to see what the issue with the server is. We thought it was the apache or memory. However, I will update. The tech installed tools on the server to do a 'snap-shot' when the problem occurs. If you notice anything right away, you can contact the Yahoo! Group or nile_usa@yahoo.com as a last resort. As soon as this is pinpointed and figured out, it can be solved. I hate waiting, but it is needed. However, this will not happen like last year... the company that leases the server is far more competent thankfully. Thank you for your support. We only raised $5 for next month. I have been working hard on my end as well. Everyone, give Keva a shoutout for all the hard work done. Unfortunately, a computer problem keeps Keva away at the moment, but I hope for a quick return.

--Nile on 22 Feb 2009 1:30:01 AM 4 Comments

As we enter the new year we are growing larger and larger with new members, new stories, new challenges, and soon to come another round of awards.

We are trying to get the site running they way Nile has imagined it to for all of us. She has been working madly on getting the fanart section up and running and has been working on a new layout for it as well. I'm currently working on the character bios as well as a video for the site. The other mods are out there ensuring integrity and trying to promote the site to draw in more users.

Everyday we get new users, new authors, and new stories but in order to keep the site up and available for you to use we need your help. I understand that times are hard for many of us and that's okay but any help you can give will be greatly appreciated. You can go to http://inuyasha-fanfiction.com/viewpage.php?page=donate and make a donation of whatever you can afford or you can help by just clicking on the links at the bottom of the page.

Imagine if every one of you clicked on just one link at the bottom that would help pay for the server costs each month. We have just over 2200 members and we want to keep the site up and running for you all to use and enjoy. So please help however you can; even if it is just by clicking on the links at the bottom of the page and passing around the word about the site to friends, family, and users on other sites would be greatly appreciated. The more people we draw to the site the more help we can get.

On behalf of all the mods and myself; I wish you a very Happy New Year and a hope that all your 2009 wishes come true. Keva

 

--Keva on 02 Jan 2009 10:19:55 AM 5 Comments

http://community.livejournal.com/iy_fanfiction/


If you are wondering how these drabbles were nominated, it was because of their participating at out IYFF LiveJournal Community, which is a extension of the main website. Here were the guidelines:



1. All winners of previous challenges are eligible.

2. Voting will start December 14th at LJ Community

3. Voting ends December 31st.

4. Winner announced January 1, 2009. The Winner gets is a one year subscription account to LiveJournal that will be awarded no later than January 15th. Also, they will receive a special banner illustrating their special win, and the same banner will be posted on the main page of the LJ community for a year.




If anyone is wondering why there are not many nominees, we had started the LJ community in August and have had 7 weeks. One week there were no submissions and another week, was won by a mod from the main site (but not at the LJ community) who stepped down.




If you are wondering how you could win next year, simply join the IYFF LJ community and participate sometimes. If your drabble wins even one week, you at least have one nomination! :)

--Taiyoukai_Nile on 14 Dec 2008 3:18:35 AM 4 Comments