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"Samuel Huggins Jr. Ship President South Pacific Ocean Latt 21 55. S. Long 175 W. October 20 1833." | photograph by Rusty Clark (via Flickr)

"Samuel Huggins Jr. Ship President South Pacific Ocean Latt 21 55. S. Long 175 W. October 20 1833." | photograph by Rusty Clark (via Flickr)

Creative scribblings carved from my imagination. Here there be original shorts, fan fiction, novellas, and other art forms not yet identified by science.

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

The Nine (or More) Lives of a Well-Dressed Austen Man

Jun. 18, 2021 | Comments

The sartorial elements of Jane Austen's gentlemen spin the story of Puss in Boots. Each title is lifted directly from a description of or relating to the character.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

An Austen Jewel Box

Jun. 11, 2021 | Comments

The tale of "Toads and Diamonds" explored through gemstone symbolism, and the varied mentor relationships of all hues crafted by Jane Austen.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

A Bit of the Rattle: Jane's Jacks and Knaves

Jun. 05, 2021 | Comments

No true villains, only Austen's men of less than heroic quality for this version of Rumplestiltskin.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

Confections, Kin, and Austen

May. 28, 2021 | Comments

The siblings of Jane Austen form the story of Hansel and Gretel in bite-sized bon mots.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

Ambition and Amphibians by Austen

May. 21, 2021 | Comments

The Frog Prince as told by the not-so-gentle women of Jane Austen's works.
from the memoir by J. E. Austen-Leigh (1870), based on a sketch by Cassandra Austen (1810)Jane Austenbooksfan fictionscrimshaw

What are Austen's Children Made of?

May. 14, 2021 | Comments

Canon compliant kidfic inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, Jane Austen, and nursery rhymes.
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).

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