fan fiction

Fiction inspired by works already in existence. Remember, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

Jane's Little but Fierce Ladies

May. 08, 2021 | Comments

An abridged Thumbelina with expanded roles for the minor Austen women: secondary, tertiary, and barely mentioned alike. Dedicated to mothers near and far, on page and in our hearts.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

Roots, Shoots, and Blooms: an Austen Herbal

Apr. 30, 2021 | Comments

The story of Rapunzel as told by Jane Austen's characters and a helping touch of botanical lore.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

Miss Austen's Guide to Mincing Pease and Dues

Apr. 24, 2021 | Comments

The Princess and the Pea as told through selections from Austen's minor works, with an emphasis on the rarely glimpsed downstairs point of view.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

Jane Austen and the Seven Deadly Sins

Apr. 17, 2021 | Comments

The story of Snow White retold from the pages of Jane Austen's works, with a challenge to incorporate alternative or rare point of view characters. I also aim for the soul of wit: brevity (results may vary).
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

An Austen Sleeping Beauty

Apr. 09, 2021 | Comments

In thanks and inspired by other fan stories, and as always the lady's own words: a fairy tale found among the works of Jane Austen. Each section of the tale is retold by the characters of a different novel or novella.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

An Austenian Antagonist: a Song

Mar. 28, 2021 | Comments

A parody of a satiric ditty, all about the falsities of Austen's antagonists. With no apologies, but much love, to: Miss Jane Austen, Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, and Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan. Also posted on the Derbyshire Writers' Guild, Fanfiction.net, and AO3.
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A Lonesome Two-Step

Oct. 31, 2020 | Comments

Written for JaOctGoHoNo 2020 at the Derbyshire Writers' Guild. Partly inspired by an American folk song. During the summer of the Spanish-American War, Clementine Morse fears the worst when letters to her loved ones go unanswered.
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Husbandry

Part 4 (Jul. 17, 2020) | Comments

"What is there to be done?" he finally asked, giving up all pretense of wisdom, at a loss for how to proceed.
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Husbandry

Part 3 (Jul. 10, 2020) | Comments

Turning to explore the countryside, Henry found it impossibly beautiful: all was bright, airy, peaceful, and alive with color.
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Husbandry

Part 2 (Jul. 03, 2020) | Comments

Yet though words had often been his closest companions and comfort, they offered no balm for Henry's present suffering.

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