I love making announcements like this, especially when I get to welcome someone to the site whose writing first inspired me to write something about Supernatural.  Look how that turned out!  

Bardicvoice has graciously accepted my invitation to bring her reviews and Supernatural University segments to the Winchester Family Business!  She has been writing about Supernatural since the beginning of season two and has previously maintained blogs on the TV Guide website, Supernatural.TV and her own Livejournal site, one that we have often referred to in our articles and recommended links. Her gift for analysis is one of the best in any fandom right now and I'm thrilled she's bringing her talents to The Winchester Family Business.  

To see Bardicvoice's new profile page, go here.  Better yet, post a comment welcoming her to the site.  Then get your thinking caps on, for her articles to come are really going to challenge you to think.  That's exactly the way we like things!
For all the latest Supernatural info and article links, follow The Winchester Family Business on Twitter at @WinFamBusiness

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# nancyL 2011-02-13 19:19
Bardicvoice, can I be the first to welcome you to WFB. I have read your reviews since season four. I caught up to your earlier reviews from supernaturaltv and from your link here at WFB.
:D :D WELCOME :D :D
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 09:23
Thank you, thank you! (And I can say that now - thanks, Alice, for getting the user account to work!) I'm looking forward to having lots of fun with you folks over here!
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# Mstngsali1 2011-02-13 19:37
Bardicvoice, welcome to WFB. I am looking forward to reading your articles! I am glad you have found a home here. Put up your feet and get comfortable. :)
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 09:24
Thank you! Think I'll be too busy writing to put my feet up much, though - but I'll certainly get comfortable!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 09:25
Thank you for the welcome and the compliment! I hope things stay thinky enough for you ... *grin*
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 09:28
Oops, purplehairedwonder - somehow, my reply to you wound up as my second reply to Mstngsali1 above - guess I have to do a better job of paying attention to what I'm doing here!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 09:30
Thanks, Ginger! I hope I can keep producing satisfying stuff!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 09:36
Thank you all!! I have to figure some things out here; I was starting to do individual responses, and then they kept going where I didn't intend them to be. Yipes! Until I get my act together, please accept this blanket thanks as a placeholder for my intended individual hugs and handshakes and high-fives. They'll be coming, I promise! I am honored and gratified by your welcome, and your compliments make me blush - I only hope I can continue to deliver satisfaction and share our common joy in the show!
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# purplehairedwonder 2011-02-13 19:42
Congrats on finding a new home for your excellent analysis, Mary! I look forward to continuing reading your thinky thoughts!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 20:51
Thanks, purplehairedwonder! Hopefully I'll continue to be thinky enough ...
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# Ginger 2011-02-13 19:45
Welcome, indeed. I've followed you for years and your analysis is excellent. Expecially love your production notes, which I always learn something new.
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 20:52
Thanks, Ginger! I'm a production junkie, so everything I can learn and notice is irresistible to me ... :)
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# percysowner 2011-02-13 20:00
Bardicvoice it's good to have you here. I have followed you on livejournal for a few years and I have always enjoyed your insight and commentary on Supernatural. I'm glad to have you aboard
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 20:52
Thank you, percysowner! I'm glad you've enjoyed my stuff!
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# AndreaW 2011-02-13 20:07
Mary, I'm your fan. Be welcome. :-)
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 20:53
Thank you, AndreaW! I'm feeling very warm, fuzzy, and welcome about now ... *grin*
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# elle2 2011-02-13 21:37
Bardicvoice,

When I first found this show back at Mystery Spot and was searching for all things Supernatural, I found your reviews on SupernaturalTV. I sat and enjoyed each and every one of them...and I still do. I took every one of your 'University classes' which helped to pass time between episodes and helped me catch up.

I continuously am amazed at the depth of your reviews and appreciate the effort you put into them.

Welcome to TWFB, I'm going to enjoy finding your analyses here, saves me a click. :-)

Great to have you on board.
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 20:55
Thank you, elle2! I've appreciated your reviews, even when we disagree. :) Glad you enjoyed the classes; I've got some new ones in the queue, along with a few updates on older courses to bring them up to the present!
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# Chalaine35 2011-02-13 21:42
Yayayayayay!!! I love your reviews of the episodes! They are always so insightful and are usually pretty much on track with how I am thinking of things, but you state it so much better than I ever could! Plus you give great clarity to the WTH moments!! I'm excited for you to be here!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 20:56
Thanks, Chalaine35! All this praise is making me blush ... I'm pretty excited to be here myself!
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# rmoats8621 2011-02-13 22:00
Welcome and I'm excited to have you on board! :lol:
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 20:58
Thanks, rmoats8621! I'm pretty excited to be on board; this is one spiffy boat, full of great company!
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# CitizenKane2 2011-02-13 22:04
This is great news ! Welcome, Bardicvoice. :)
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 20:58
Thank you, CitizenKane2! Rosebud ...
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# Yvonne 2011-02-13 22:12
Yay!!!! Oh just yay!

Wow, how'd Alice pull this off? Nicely done whatever this "invitation" entailed. I keep picturing some kind of manuvering like what is doubtlessly done before the 1st round pick of the NFL. Or like the college coaches going after those star players.

All the cameras are on, the suspense builds, BardicVoice hesitates, then puts on TWFB cap! She's ours! *insert crowd cheering madly*

*TV announcer voices*
"Well John, I just didn't see that one coming."
"I agree Bob. But I think it was a good choice on Bardics part, especially with how well this site has been doing. But to snag such a fantastic writer is a surprise."
"That it is John. That it is. Alice's team already has some strong talent, but I'd make a bet that Bardicvoice won't be warming the bench any time soon!"

So glad you chose to accept the invite Bardicvoice! Looking forward to reading more of your stuff.
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# alice 2011-02-13 23:43
You crack me up! What an imagination!

I wish it was that dramatic. I emailed, made an offer, and she was thrilled to say yes. I did have an ulterior motive though. Basically I have to cut back my writing schedule because this site has grown so large I need to devote more time to site admin and development. Who better to ask! Bardicvoice and her work is such a perfect fit for what we do here.

BTW Mary will send a reply of thanks. We had an issue tonight getting her account setup (it's that admin stuff I'm talking about). She's all set for tomorrow though!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:01
ROFLMAO! Thanks for this, Yvonne! As Alice said, itwas a lot simpler than this: how could I resist an offer to come here? You folks are SO very cool ... *grin* And VERY fun!
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# Tigershire 2011-02-13 22:56
Woo Hoo! Welcome. :)
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:01
Thanks, Tigershare! Happy to be here!
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# Melanie 2011-02-13 23:34
Woo hoo!! Love the reviews, Mary!! This is a great pairing!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:02
Thanks, Melanie! Glad you like my stuff; hopefully, I'll continue to satisfy you!
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# Leslie92708 2011-02-14 00:45
Welome! So glad to have you here with us! This is gonna be great!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:04
Thanks, Leslie92708! I'm really happy to be here, and am looking forward to a lot of shared fun!
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# Jasminka 2011-02-14 01:11
Wow, Mary, it's an honour to have you on the team! I love your wit and insight,and it's gonna be a pleasure reading your work here on our site :-)

My warmest welcome possible, love Jas
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:07
Thank you, Jas! I'm a psych amateur compared to you; I really appreciate the welcome. I feel very much at home, an look forward to sharing a lot here!
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# synapticshiver 2011-02-14 01:38
I've been a fan of your wonderfully detailed, insightful reviews on LiveJournal, so I'm glad to see your reviews will have an additional home here! Looking forward to your future insights and reflections on Show. =)
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:08
Thanks, synapticshiver! (Love your username, BTW!) I hope I continue to please!
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# Supernarttu 2011-02-14 03:17
Oh Joy!!! I too have read your reviews and fics, Mary, for many years now and they are always very excellent and thinky :) Reading your insightful reviews makes my, sometimes tunnelvision, view of a certain episode much more enlarged and appreciative.

So a very, very warm welcome to this great site!! *HugsGalore*

Ps. I just had to add that I love the Impala Chronicles
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:10
Thanks, Supernarttu! I'm really glad you've enjoyed my writing, both reviews and fics. I do plan to continue the Impala Chronicles; real life has just been very busy of late, but I promise - we will have as many chapters as the Impala has years!
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# Brynhild 2011-02-14 05:20
I'm relatively new here, but I read some of your reviews and always found them very thought-provoking (sometimes almost "achademic"), so I'm really glad to have the chance to read something from you here. Welcome!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:15
Thanks, Brynhild! I welcome the "academic" tag, by the way; when I started doing Supernatural University and my reviews, I determined I would never write "down" to an audience, but indulge my professorial genes. At work, I always have to try keeping to an 8th grade writing level at most; I love being able to stretch in the reviews and SU entries. I'm glad you enjoy the approach!
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# Tim the Enchanter 2011-02-14 05:23
Fáilte go dtí TWFB, Bardicvoice.

I got into your reviews via links from this site and I’ve always loved them. They’re really insightful, and observant and balanced!

I didn’t realise you had so much other stuff written on other sites so I think I'll be spending a lot of nights catching up on old reviews (I love doing that. It's great seeing things through other peoples eyes. It’s going to take me months to get through everything on this site alone!)

Can’t wait to read you.
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:19
Thank you, Tim the Enchanter! I don't have the Gaelic, so I can't answer in kind, but I really appreciate the thought and the welcome! I hope you enjoy roving through the past, and look forward to sharing the future!
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# Dany 2011-02-14 05:28
Welcome to the site Bardicvoice!

I really like your writing and I'm very happy you accepted Alice invitation to be a part of the site. It's going to be a pleasure to read your work around here :D
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:21
Thanks, Dany! There's happiness all the way around!
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# Sablegreen 2011-02-14 07:04
Welcom to the site! I have always loved your reviews.
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:22
Thanks, sablegreen! Your praise honors me; I hope I remain worthy!
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# Karen 2011-02-14 07:48
Welcome Bardicvoice!
I have been a fan of your reviews and articles since the summer of 2007. I’m so thrilled that you have joined the WFB. :D
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:23
Thanks, Karen! Wow, you've been with me or a good long while; I hope I continue to give satisfaction. And I'm ecstatic to be here at TWFB!
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# sonia mary 2011-02-14 10:29
welcome bem vindo , quem ganha somos nos
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:31
Obrigada!

Think I got that right ... If I didn't, I definitely meant, "thank you!"

I'm glad to be here with you!
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# Freebird 2011-02-14 10:40
Welcome, Bardicvoice!
I've been a fan of your reviews for a few years now, they are just fantastic. I'm really thrilled to have you here.
Greetings from Croatia,
Lara
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:32
Thank you, Lara! I am most honored, and hope I continue to please!
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# magichappening 2011-02-14 11:18
Welcome, welcome and welcome again!

I, too, originally came across your reviews via supernatural.tv, but was really pleased to find links to your site from here too. Your articles are absolutely incredible and your eye for detail and love and respect for the show are second to none. Like Tim, I did not know about the other stuff you do, but I shall definitely be checking it out. Am looking forward to reading your articles very much :)

(loved Yvonne's take of the hiring coup! Kudos Alice)
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:34
Many thanks, magichappening! (And magic really is happening, right here, right now!) I hope you enjoy my stories and old articles, and look forward to chats about the ones yet to come. :)

And I, too, loved Yvonne's bit!
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# Bevie 2011-02-14 13:54
Welcome Bardicvoice!

I've been reading your reviews and metas it seems like forever on your site, so am delighted you will be here at WFB too.

Your articles about my favourite show are fascinating and I read every word of them.
Your thoughts of the technical sides of the production are interesting also.

Glad you are here!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:35
Thanks, Bevie! I'm delighted to know you've read and enjoyed my stuff, and I'm really glad to be here now, too!
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# Yume 2011-02-14 15:48
Hello Bardicvoice and welcome!
I was thrilled to see Alice´s news this morning that you were joining the great writers´team here.
I´ve read many of your reviews and thoroughly enjoyed them - and I was excited to have found, it seems, a kindred spirit, both in my love of the show and my enthusiasm for analyzing and digging into things.
So welcome again, and I´ll be looking forward to whatever you´ll decide to share with us!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:36
Thanks, Yume! I'm honored, and I'm eager to see what the future brings!
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# Yuri 2011-02-14 16:39
Welcome, this site could do with even more interesting articles.

Also, this site really rocks: just came off from another fan site(not supernatural) where it was full of people screaming and yelling at one another. Thank gods, the discussion here is really civil.

Btw, anyone knows any good interviews which wrote about how Jensen felt when he had to torture Alistair?
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:40
Thanks, Yuri! I hope I will please. And I agree with you about this site; I've been staying away from most fansites precisely because a lot of people get shrill and immature. Civility is to be prized!

I don't immediately recall any interviews about Jensen's reaction to Dean torturing Alastair, but if I think of one, I'll letyou know!
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# Yuri 2011-02-16 22:52
Can't stand a lot of fan sites, really... even including some of Imdb's boards. People tend to really bitch and use slander when they can't admit they just simply can't see eye to eye with one another because they have different basis and standards. And oh, the name-calling? Very uncivil and they can't think of better insults except to name someone's body part and accuse you of being what? Republican, Democrat, Nazi, Communist a and a list of other terms. I say that Misha Collins would make them weep at his glorious usage of endless vocabulary. Also, it's the arrogance too. What makes someone think they've enough experience to judge someone's acting abilities?

Yeah, I wonder how he felt having to torture Alistair. *sighs* Must be boring though... especially when you've got a ton of people around you while filming and going like "you gonna cut his spleen or you gonna keep staring like he's got giant mushrooms growing out of his face?"
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# BagginsDVM 2011-02-14 20:01
Welcome, Bardicvoice! I've been following your reviews for about 2 years now & I love your insights!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-14 21:41
Thanks, BagginsDVM! That's a familiar username ... *grin* Happy to see you here!
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# Richard 2011-02-14 20:54
This is wonderful news. Bardicvoice is a very welcome addition.
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-18 14:30
Thank you,Richard! I'm very happy to be here!
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# Kayo 2011-02-14 21:59
Excellent! Mary, you are the voice of "Supernatural" insight. I'm so glad you are here!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-18 14:31
Thanks, Kayo! I'm really happy top be on board!
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# Ardeospina 2011-02-14 22:19
Welcome to the team, Bardicvoice! I'm so happy to have you aboard, and I can't wait to see what you come up with in your reviews and articles.
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-18 14:31
Thanks, Ardeospina! I love all your slideshows, motivational posters, and other goodies!
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# Deborah 2011-02-15 02:41
Mary, I am so happy that you have teamed up with Alice's wonderful site. I've been reading your thoughtful reviews for years as well as your wonderful Supernatural University posts. I look forward to reading many more of each in the future.

So, welcome!
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-18 14:32
Thanks, Deborah! I hope I continue to please ... :)
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# sharonf89 2011-02-16 07:14
Hi, I just wanted to thank you for joining the already wonderful resident writers on this site, I used to read your reviews on the Supernatural.tv site, but I am afraid I had to stop because the site seemed to become rather nasty comments wise sometimes and apart from your always interesting and inciteful comments I got fed up trawling through the dross.
So looking forward to your 1st review and once again welcome its nice to have you, regards Sharon :-)
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-18 14:34
Thanks, Sharon! I'll confess, I don't spend much time on the sn.tv site either, or on most other show sites, for the same reasons you just mentioned. Love it here, though, and happy to be part of the team!
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# Julie 2011-02-16 08:23
Welcome to the site Mary! :-)
I hope you will will be really happy here, it is a very special little haven.
Looking forward to reading your articles Ju
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# Bardicvoice 2011-02-18 14:34
Thanks, Julie! I know I'll be happy here; I'm smiling already!
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