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Re: The Education of a Chaperon - Chapter IV - 4 years ago

Well, that was not the person I expected Lydia to be with, especially after Darcy's reaction in the carriage. Thank you for posting again. I'm really enjoying the twists and turns.
by Amy Beth - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: The Predator, the Prey, and the Protector (18th Installment) - 6 years ago

Jim, Thanks for another great chapter. I'm really enjoying this story, including the premise which I don't believe I've ever seen before. Mike is a very endearing character and I really am hoping everything will work out soon for him and Jane. In this chapter and possibly the previous one, I think it would allow the reader to connect even more if you'd delve a little more into what Jane is thin
by Amy Beth - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: The Curse Chapter 24 - 6 years ago

Autumn, I'm so excited to see another chapter. I'd been missing this! Point of clarification: when Lizzy removed the villain's magic, is that a temporary or permanent loss? I'm hoping it stays gone, but I don't know all the rules of this world.
by Amy Beth - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: Libby 1-3 - 6 years ago

Sarah, I'm always so glad when I see you posting a new story. Not only are they always engaging, but I can usually count on regular postings as a pick-me-up every few days. I don't comment nearly as often as I should, but your stories are always welcome. In this case, the "principle/principal" completely slipped by me, but I did notice that "Lucius" briefly changed to "Julius" briefly, when he wa
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: Article About My Being Sworn in as Police Chief - 6 years ago

Congratulations Jim!
by Amy Beth - Tea Room

Re: The Curse Chapter 15 - 7 years ago

OK, I think this Collins is even more cringe-worthy than Wickham. Maybe he can teleport George somewhere remote and then disappear himself? Why doesn't Lizzy (or one of her sisters) tell her father about the sheep and the lean-to? That is wanton destruction of property. That's an actual act that was witnessed by more than one person. Even a benign interpretation of those actions would show him as
by Amy Beth - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: An Even Path: Post 3 - 7 years ago

I'm so glad to see this story again. Thank you for sharing your updates with us. I liked the new little bits you offered with these posts and I'm looking forward to seeing more interactions. One small continuity note: In the Prologue, Darcy is thinking about his one-year old sister and it sounds like the doctor is taking glass out of his back, but in the flashback in Chapter 3, Georgie was two an
by Amy Beth - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: The Curse Chapter 14 - 7 years ago

This Mr. Collins really is creepy. I'm curious what form his magic takes and how it manifests. I'm guessing we'll eventually see the significance of the serpent/viper and illness/miasma references. Lizzy needs to watch out! The danger may be to more than just her sisters. Yes, Lizzy can be impervious to magic performed on her...but it doesn't have to be applied directly to her to affect her. And w
by Amy Beth - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: Jane and the elephants - 7 years ago

Thank you for the treasure trove of Jane and Caleb mysteries; they're always such a pleasure to read! It's great to finally get to meet Caleb's family, too. I didn't manage to add feedback to "Poacher's Secret" when I read it but I was reminded of it when I saw mention of Amos Sparrow in this story. In Part I, he's introduced as Abel, I think.
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: Jane and the Burning Question 10-12 - 7 years ago

Thank you for another lovely story! I truly enjoy the interplay between Jane and Caleb, and seeing Simon grow more mature and confident with each new mystery.
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: The arranged marriage - 8 years ago

Short & very sweet! I'm always glad to see your posts, even when the story is short! I was not sure what to make of this line near the end: Quote “The Countess Brant,” said Edward, with gentle malice. Did he mean "The Countess Lawfy," or was he just being formal with his sister to show his displeasure?
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: LOL - 8 years ago

LOL, me too! But if your readers can read the clues, that's not necessarily a bad thing. I'm usually on a phone which makes it a hassle to comment. So, guess that makes me a lurker.
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: The Pugilist Peer 4-6 - 8 years ago

I'm so excited to see another story from your keyboard. I love Luke and Amy already.
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: The Advertised Bride 25-26 finis - 8 years ago

Thank you for another lovely story, Sarah. I will look forward to seeing some of these characters again.
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: Jane Austen Death Squad ~ 11 - 8 years ago

I like how Sergio perceives Americans as "rather big on guns." Excuse me, I need to go count my guns now...
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: The Advertised Bride 10-12 - 8 years ago

Thanks for another lovely installment. I really like Isolda, too, now that we've seen a little more of her. I'm looking forward to the next. There are a couple of places in the last few paragraphs of chapter 10 that you might be able to clarify. First, when Dinah hopes that Val's sister won't dislike her, and Val says "She's bound to," I'm guessing he means she's bound to like her, not to dislike
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: Mother and Daughter - 8 years ago

Very sweet picture of Charlotte as a mom to her very own Elizabeth...she manages much better than Mrs. B did! It took me a while to realize the twist you put on it. Very enjoyable! I'm looking forward to reading your other stories as they come.
by Amy Beth - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: The Advertised Bride 4-6 - 8 years ago

Oh, it stops just before Val and Dinah meet. As Mrs. Bennet would say, you take delight in vexing me! Somehow I get the feeling the Reverend Forester will show up later... if not in this story, perhaps in another. He does seem very nice, just not who Dinah needs.
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: Marianne's Misanthrope 25 to end - 8 years ago

Thanks for another lovely story, Sarah. I like how Gaffer Bly got (almost) the last word. I'm looking forward to whatever is next from your pen...er...keyboard.
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: Marianne's Misanthrope 22-24 - 8 years ago

I wasn't expecting an accident! I hope everyone is alright....even if no one was injured, having to walk to the next town or inn can't be good for Peggy's grandfather, who was admittedly not in health to drive the full journey. I hope you know many people's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I am glad that your wonderful gift of crafting stories is also a way for y
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: Marianne's Misanthrope 19-21 - 8 years ago

Thanks for another great installment. It looks like Cornelius got the "prodding" he needed; maybe he will finally tell her his feelings. I wonder how exactly he will apologize to Marianne.
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: Beautiful Moments: Part 1 - 8 years ago

Beautiful! And just what I needed today.
by Amy Beth - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: Fearful Symmetry - Chapter 17 (Yes, it's finally back!) - 9 years ago

I'm so glad to see this story again! Thanks for another great chapter!
by Amy Beth - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: The stranger in the manger - 9 years ago

Awww...very sweet!
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: Ophelia's Opportunity 19-21 - 9 years ago

Oh, no! What a cliffhanger to taunt us for the next three days! Was there something in the wood? I'm truly enjoying Luke and Ophelia's story and looking forward to the next installment.
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: Darcy's Hope ~ Beauty from Ashes. Prologue & Ch 1 - 9 years ago

I like this twist on the relationships and the setting. You seem to have struck a good balance between action, description, and dialogue. It might have been helpful to have had the translation for "dum spiro spero" given in the paragraph where the motto was introduced, just because I was distracted trying to define it and others probably would be also. You'd still be able to use it the way you d
by Amy Beth - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: The Reprobate's [was rake's] Redemption 29-30 finis - 9 years ago

Hooray! Finally, Finchbury comes to his senses! A very entertaining story, and I'm so glad you had a copy to fall back on! I would say, I hope the cats have learned not to crowd your computer but I know cats and they only learn when it pleases them to do so.
by Amy Beth - A Novel Idea

Re: The Unexpected bride AKA the Hasty Proposal etc - 9 years ago

Fantastic news, on both counts!
by Amy Beth - Tea Room

Re: Prosperity and Pretension (ch. 4-6) - 9 years ago

I'm really enjoying this, and the shifting scenes and viewpoints. You are able to cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time and bring new perspectives to scenes that have been traversed before. The little interlude between Darcy and Georgiana was very sweet, and I was amused the collection of all the people who could most embarrass Elizabeth in that one scene at her wedding breakfast - excep
by Amy Beth - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: Prosperity and Pretension (ch. 1-3) - 9 years ago

Thanks for sharing this. I'm enjoying the shift between different viewpoints & I hope seeing the Colonel's view means we'll see some interesting things happening for him. One small note - during chapter 2 I had a little trouble following the train of events as the Colonel reminisced about Darcy's behavior at Rosings/Hunsford. I don't know if you changed events there or if it was just the way
by Amy Beth - Derbyshire Writers' Guild
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