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Benji and Joel recently released a mixtape that they basically made for the hell of it with their friends. They came up with 12 tracks that you can download for FREE right here



Personally, I think the mixtape is awesome and find it pretty refreshing. Go ahead and take a listen if you haven't already!



There is also a video up for "Ohmygod OMGMGK" up on Rolling Stone [Thanks SHARDYMA!]

Good Charlotte is currently in the running to be dubbed the "Hottest Rocker Boy Band". They have made it to the finals and are facing off against Simple Plan. Head on over to Q102 to support the guys! Remember, you can vote more than once! Vote daily and vote often!

Falling Away, Say Anything & Hold On.

These are the last of the skins. There will be a mobile version uploaded in the near future.

Click here to preview the new skin Wondering.

Edit your preferences through your account to change your default skin.

MORE skins coming this weekend.

If you haven't already, check out the featured stories. New stories will be chosen every other week or so. If you have a suggestion for a featured story, feel free to contact me.

Click here to preview the new skin Chronicles.

Edit your preferences through your account to change your default skin.

Click here to preview the new skin Old School.

Edit your preferences through your account to change your default skin.

The default skin for all users is now "Cardiology". If you find any errors with this skin, please let me know ASAP in the comments. I'm going to be using this template for future skins so any errors will need to be fixed sooner than later. Thanks for being so patient through this mess of an upgrade.

The category change is complete. Please go through your stories and make sure they have the correct category and characters/pairings. I did them really quick, and on some of them that weren't clear I just guessed.

Also, I'm finishing up the new skin. I should hopefully have it up by tomorrow.

Hello everyone, I wanted to give you a heads up on a change that is taking place soon.

Currently the way the categories are set up, you have your main categories (slash pairings, het pairings, general, etc.) and then you have your sub-categories that shows the pairings (Benji/OFC, Joel/Billy, etc.)

The sub-categories will soon be going away and in it's place will be characters/pairings. The way it's going to work is you will still select the main categories like you do now. If your story has both slash and het, you will need to select both categories. A list of characters/pairings will then display in the characters field, based on which categories you selected. If you select slash pairings as the main category, a list of all available slash pairings will display in the field. If you select het as a category also, the list will grow to include the het pairings as well.

Remember, like genres and other classifications, in order to select more than one character/pairing you will need to hold down the control key and click on the choices you want.

All stories will eventually be converted to this new characters/pairing system. If you would like to help me out and switch your own stories, that would be awesome and I'd really appreciate it.

Not all characters/pairings are up just yet. I will finish the list tomorrow, so if your pairing isn't active yet, check back soon. Also, if there is a character/pairing you don't see but you think should be added, please leave me a comment here.

If you would like to volunteer to be a beta reader, you can sign up through your account by going to Edit Bio and clicking the "yes" box next to the "Beta Reader" option. Your username will then appear on the beta readers list. This list will be referenced in all rejection letters, so those in need of a beta will be able to find you.

Users needing a beta should go to the beta readers page (accessed by clicking the authors/members link on the menu and select "beta readers" in the drop down menu) and email a user through the contact link on their profile page.

Please make sure that if you sign up to be a beta reader, that you are using a valid email address. Also, if you only want to beta a certain type of story (category, rating, etc) be sure to mention it in your bio. It would be best if you are willing to read anything that may come your way, but it's not required.

By volunteering to be a beta, you may not receive any stories at all, but by adding your name to the list, you are agreeing to help out fellow members if they need it. If you wish for your name to be taken off the list, simply edit your bio again and click "no" for the option. Your username will then be taken off the list for beta readers.

Good news is I believe the problem with the reviews is fixed.

Bad news is any recent reviews will need to be resubmitted, because I had to copy data from a previous backup. This means any reviews submitted AFTER Feb. 20 have been wiped out. Sorry about that :(

If you are still having issues with your reviews, please comment here and I will look into it. I'm only 95% sure of what I'm doing, so please be patient with me.

Also, I uploaded a few more skins for you. They are pretty "default" and not very attractive or practical, I know. Until I have time to make some new ones, this is what we're stuck with. I promise I will have a better layout up by the 13th of March, two weeks from now if not sooner.

Hello everyone. I'm in the process of updating the script to the newest version, which will hopefully take care of the bug issues. Things may be a little crazy around here until I can get it completed, so please be patient. If you notice any MAJOR issues, please let me know in the comments.

There is an error with the script where random co-authors are being added to submissions when none are being selected. I've turned off the co-author function for now until I have time to update the script.

After four years of dating and two children later, Joel and Nicole have finally gotten married! The couple had an intimate ceremony at her father Lionel's house in front of 140 or so guests. Benji was reportedly the best man while Nicole's longtime friend Masha Gordon served as maid of honor. Of course Harlow and Sparrow were there to celebrate!

I am so happy for these two, I send them my most sincere congratulations. I hope everything went perfectly and I cannot wait to see pictures!

For anyone who has been living under a rock, Good Charlotte has a new album 'Cardiology' out today! Basically, if you mix all of the albums together and mature the lyrics you get this album. It really is different and possibly the best album they've ever made. I suggest everyone check it out!

Paul has announced on goodcharlotte.com that he and his wife are expecting a baby girl! In his blog he says," A baby girl is joining the Thomas and GC family in October. Just wanted to share with you guys, being my extended family and all. 2010 is gonna be a big year. A baby, a new record, and I'm turning 30!! I'm super excited and I can't wait to meet her!"

This is so exciting, huge congrats to Paul and Diana! To see the full blog, check out www.goodcharlotte.com

You can now add your twitter, tumblr and facebook links to your profile. Go to Account > My Account > Edit Bio

Also, I'm sorry for those who have tried to contact the site in the past with no answer. I've reset the contact form to go to my profile, so if you need help with the site, fill out the contact form to send an email to me directly.

Customize the new "Hue" skin by selecting a color on the top right of your screen. Color choices include orange, pink, aqua, green and gray.

Please be patient while I add back the features and work out the kinks :) Comment here if you spot an error.

The submission rules can be found here:
http://gcfanfics.com/viewpage.php?page=rules

All of these rules are important. However, I want to focus on #3:

Authors should submit a maximum of three chapters for any one story at any given time. By submitting more than three chapters, you risk having those chapters automatically deleted or even your entire story removed from the site.

Since some authors are neglecting to check their emails, I'm just putting it out there that I WILL delete your entire story not just the chapters in the queu. No more warnings.

(as a side note - we aren't accepting MSTs anymore. I know its still talked about in the rules... but we aren't.)

Out of curiosity, are there any other fandoms that you guys like to write about? I tend to get inspired the most whenever I watch a movie. Are there any other sites beside the big one, FF.net, that you like to go to post/read other stories?

I just want to remind authors that the individuals that run and help out the with the site are merely volunteers and can't be online 24/7. Please be patient and we'll get to your stories as soon as we can :)

From Joel's blog:

What's better than winning an Oscar? I am so
happy to tell everyone that Harlow is going to
be a big sister! God has truly blessed my family.
Hope your all feeling as good as i am right now.........

(I am sitting here cringing at his uncapitalized 'i', excessive ... and misuse of 'your' when he meant you're... its driving me nuts! HAHA!)

In other site related news, I've been banging my head against a wall trying to come up with some sort of writing contest for you guys. I'll keep you posted.

Good Charlotte guitarist Billy Martin and his wife Linzi, a hairstylist, have welcomed a son, the rocker tells PEOPLE exclusively. Dreavyn Kingslee Martin was born on Jan. 26 in Pasadena, Calif. He is the first child for the couple. "Mom is doing great, baby is healthy," Martin tells PEOPLE. "I couldn't ask for anything more." Adds Martin: "It is hands down the most amazing thing that has ever happened in my life. We can see so much of my wife and I in him already!" Martin, 27, is the second member of Good Charlotte to become a father – singer Joel Madden and girlfriend Nicole Richie welcomed daughter Harlow a year ago. After announcing Linzi's pregnancy last September, Martin told PEOPLE they were planning an Alice's Adventures in Wonderland-themed nursery. Martin and his wife Linzi, 25, will celebrate their first wedding anniversary – and ninth year as a couple – on March 1. Up next for Martin, an accomplished painter and illustrator with his own T-shirt line, Level 27: a new Good Charlotte album followed by a children's book that he wrote and illustrated called Damious McDreary: A Boy and his Bat, which will be released this fall.

Much congrats are in order to the happy couple.

How is 2009 treating all of you so far? The past year, I kept hearing about the recession, only now am I really starting to feel it. It’s a scary feeling when coworkers start to get laid off one by one around you and you can’t help but wonder, ‘Am I next?’ It’s enough to make one paranoid. It’s important, though, to remain positive. If you, a friend, or a family member has lost their job just remember you aren’t alone. Don’t give up hope! We’re all in this together. It may take a while, but we’ll get back up on our feet eventually.

Cut up the credit cards, curb your spending so you’re only buying what’s completely necessary (this is a good time for you smokers to quit if you’ve been wanting to), take advantage of the coupons in your newspapers, and allow yourself to imagine a brighter world through reading, watching your favorite movies, listening to your favorite CDs, or whatever it is you do that keeps you smiling!

I’m going to step away from the podium now - but, before I do, what are your verdicts for Greatest Remixes? On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the best?