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Re: No Gentleman He - 6 years ago
That was great! Thanks for sharing! If you want to move on to other things, I think it can stand as a one-shot. But, if you are willing to continue it, there is definitely the potential for a longer story. It could be an interesting read. Good luck!by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: Jane Bennet's Box - JaOctGoHoNo 2019 - one shot - 6 years ago
It’s something I learned fairly recently. I already had the story idea in my head, but didn’t have the ending quite worked out. When I learned that pigs will eat anything, even human remains, I found the perfect way to end the story, and dispose of the body. Thanks!by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: Jane Bennet's Box - JaOctGoHoNo 2019 - one shot - 6 years ago
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Blurb - 6 years ago
I completely forgot the blurb. Sorry! A less naive Jane Bennet learns at a young age that men are not to be trusted. She decides to take matters into her own hands to ensure the safety of vulnerable young women around her.by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: Thoughtcrimes In The Library -- JaOctGoHoNo - 6 years ago
What a perfect (though absolutely horrible) job for Henry Crawford! I can imagine him spending his days scoping out potential victims. I’m sure the society in this story does not allow entrapment as a defense. Great story!by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Jane Bennet's Box - JaOctGoHoNo 2019 - one shot - 6 years ago
AN: So, this is by far the darkest thing I have ever written, or thought about writing. None of my usual fluff. Sorry, no Darcy/Elizabeth. This is very much a dark Jane story. Let me know what you think. I look forward to reading other JaOctGoHoNo stories throughout the day! Jane Bennet's Box Jane Bennet was well known for her serene countenance and quiet nature. For some reason, this meanby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: JaOctGoHoNo 2019 Topic - 6 years ago
Sounds like a great topic! I was also wondering if there was going to be a JAOctGoHoNo this year. Thanks! Now, I've got to start thinking of a story... Can't wait to read what you have to share!by BethW - Tea Room
Mending a Pen - One Shot - 6 years ago
Blurb: A total and complete work of fluff, that answers the question as to why Caroline Bingley offered to mend Mr. Darcy's pen one evening at Netherfield Park. AN: This is not part of a longer story, or part of any of the current challenges, just something that wanted to be written when I was looking back through some of my old plot bunnies. There was nothing Caroline liked better than a welby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Lady Bertram's Cup of Tea - One Shot - September Short Story - 6 years ago
blurb: An answer to the September Short Story Topic posted in the Tea Room. What prompts the Bertrams to finally send for Fanny Price after the scandal involving Maria Rushworth and Henry Crawford. Lady Bertram's Cup of Tea She believed that the answer to everything was in a good cup of tea. Lady Bertram sighed as she examined the tea cup in her hand. Fanny was always able to make the perfectby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: September Short Story Topic - 6 years ago
This sounds fun! As soon as I finish I’ll post.by BethW - Tea Room
Fiztwilliam Darcy Elopes - 6 years ago
Hi Everyone! This is just a quick message to let you know that I’m (eventually) going to have Fiztwilliam Darcy Elopes taken down for publishing. I won’t be publishing it until at least after the kids go back to school at the end of August, but I thought I’d put the notice now so that if anyone wants to download a copy for their personal use they have time to do so. I will always be appreciatiby BethW - Tea Room
Re: Timing is Everything - Chapter 16 and Epilogue - 6 years ago
Thanks! Now, I’m sitting here imagining scissors hanging from strings instead of curtains. Sorry about that! Thanks for pointing it out. I’m so glad you liked the story!by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Timing is Everything - Chapter 16 and Epilogue - 6 years ago
Here we are at the end! I hope you have enjoyed this story (even with how many times there were long gaps in between posts). Enjoy! Timing is Everything Chapter 16 Five and a half months after the death of Mr. Bennet, the Great House at Stoke was ready for the Bennet ladies to move in. This was fortunate, as there were beginning to be some control issues between Mrs. Bennet and Mrs. Collins aby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Timing is Everything - Chapter 15 - 6 years ago
AN: Only one more post to go! Thank you to everyone that has encouraged me. Here's the next chapter! Timing is Everything Chapter 15 Mr. Bingley continued to join Darcy on his visits to Longbourn. In trying to determine the best way to court Miss Bennet, he decided that each day he would tell her a decision he had made since the last time he saw her. When he was shown into the drawing roomby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Timing is Everything - Chapter 14 - 6 years ago
AN: One of these days I will realize that it always takes me longer to reach the ending than I anticipate. I'm not finishing this week, but here is the next chapter. I plan to bring everything to a close soon. Thanks for reading! Timing is Everything Chapter 14 Elizabeth had not realized how tense she was until Mr. Darcy was shown into the drawing room at Longbourn. She had refused to admitby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Links to old chapters - 6 years ago
It has been a long time, so I understand the need. The first five chapters were archived a few years ago, but the rest of them are still sitting on the message boards. I had a typo in the title of the first post, but it is the same story. When I posted Chapter 12 (2 years ago - has it really been that long?) I posted links to the rest of the chapters. Here is a link to that post. Links to oldby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Timing is Everything - Chapter 13 - 6 years ago
AN: It has been a long time coming, but here is the next chapter of this story. I'm committed to finishing it, and plan to do so by the end of the week. The kids just got out of school for summer vacation, so we'll see if this week works out the way that I plan. Thanks for your patience! Let me know your thoughts. Timing is Everything Chapter 13 Lydia Bennet loved to gossip. She had been sby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Calling it Quits - One Shot - 6 years ago
Blurb: When Lizzy sends Darcy a text, he only sees the words, not the picture that provides the context. As a result, he has a moment of panic. Calling it Quits Lizzy Bennet looked at the canvas in front of her. She squinted her eyes, tilted her head, and looked again. She asked herself why in the world she let herself be talked into a girl’s night that included creating artwork. Her canvasby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: A Slight Sprain - Part 2 (completed) - 6 years ago
I love all the encouragement you give me! Thank you so much for your feedback!by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: A Slight Sprain - Part 2 (completed) - 6 years ago
I agree! Dancing with several young women, instead of scowling on the side of the room, would make such a better impression. Thanks for reading!by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
A Slight Sprain - Part 2 (completed) - 6 years ago
AN: Here is the second half of this short story. Hope you like it! A Slight Sprain Part 2 Caroline Bingley was annoyed. She had taken extra care while preparing for the assembly in the insignificant town close to the estate her brother had leased; much more extra care than the local populace warranted. Mr. Darcy would be there and she wanted her superiority over any and all other ladiesby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
A Slight Sprain - Part 1 - 6 years ago
AN: I am attempting to get back to writing. Instead of finishing "Timing is Everything" I thought I would start with a short story. I plan to post this in two parts. I plan to get back to "Timing is Everything" when I've finished this story. Thanks! Blurb: Escaping the house the day of the Meryton Assembly, Elizabeth Bennet meets her new neighbors in a very unexpected way. A Slight Spraiby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: Paws and Prejudice - 7 years ago
Love the story so far! Can’t wait to read the rest.by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
First Words - Part 2 - 8 years ago
AN: I had originally planned on only doing a One Shot, but then this idea kept bouncing around my head. I hope you enjoy! With all the excitement surrounding the appearance of soul marks on the two eldest Bennet daughters, it is somewhat excusable that Mr. Bennet failed to mention the imminent arrival of his cousin, and heir, Mr. William Collins. So it was that on four o’clock on the day of hisby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: First Words - A Soul Mark Story - 8 years ago
I never have, but I have heard of that idea. Now I need to go find that movie!by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: First Words - A Soul Mark Story - 8 years ago
I’m also picturing when the soul mark appears for Mr Collins. The young lady standing there staring at her arm as he goes on and on and on. By the time he’s finished his thought, she could have a full sleeve tattoo.by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
First Words - A Soul Mark Story - 8 years ago
AN: I wrote this short piece for the playground challenge on another sight. I thought I would share it here, as well. (For those that are interested: Yes, I do know that I never finished "Timing is Everything." I will. Some day. I promise.) First Words - A Soul Mark Story It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a blank wrist, must be in want of a soul mate.by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: Ignorance and Irony - Chapter 8 (Part 2) - 8 years ago
I thought she had included references to Darcy knowing about the elopement in a couple of places (starting with why he was at Pemberly before everyone else). At first, it is unclear what he knows or has done, but there is a reference to him knowing she will be getting news that will effect her. Off the top of my head, I don't remember why he didn't share the news about Lydia with Elizabeth (probabby BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: Lady Elizabeth - 8 years ago
In this story, her grandfather is a duke. His title is able to pass to his female descendants, since he doesn't have any male descendants. So, it was my understanding, that in this story, since Elizabeth is the future duchess she would be referred to as Lady Elizabeth.by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
Re: Timing is Everything - Chapter 12 - 8 years ago
I had a typo in the title on the first chapter, so in the archives it shows "in" instead of "is". I didn't realize it until after I posted the second time. So, same story, I just didn't proofread the title very well when I posted the first time. Thanks for reading!by BethW - Derbyshire Writers' Guild