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Re: Bingley: heroic figure or weakling? - 10 days ago

Why is it either/or? Why does have to be either a hero or a weakling? He's a man. A fictional man, to be sure, but Jane Austen was nothing if not a fantastic writer of characters. He has flaws, and one of those flaws is revealed as relying on the judgment of others just a little too much. Interestingly enough, in that light, he could be seen as a foil for Elizabeth, who trusts no one's judgment
by Nerin - Tea Room

Re: S&S - happy couples or not? - 5 weeks ago

Despite being one of her earlier works, Sense and Sensibility is for me one of the novels that feels the oldest. There is very little here of fresh, triumphant love, of young idealism, and what little there is is quickly destroyed. Edward Ferrars is, I think, demonstrably not weak, though he is not exactly a brilliant character. His attraction to Lucy is not unnatural: she's pretty, clever, and
by Nerin - Tea Room

Re: A Jane Eyre Vlog - 6 weeks ago

It looks interesting so far. I'll be following.
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Of Masks and Men - Chapter Fifteen - End - 6 weeks ago

DNA: Well. So. Here we are. There is a bit of violence in this chapter - nothing graphic. PG, at a guess. Chapter Fifteen Darcy, his face white with shock, staggered back at the sight of his cousin. Fitzwilliam’s eyes glittered with malicious laughter and his smile gleamed ferociously. “Fitzwilliam – how could you…” “I have grown tired of playing second fiddle, Cousin,” he growled. “Second to
by Nerin - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Of Masks and Men - Chapter Fourteen - 6 weeks ago

Chapter Fourteen The Batman and Robin descended the stairs noiselessly, entering the cavernous audience hall with caution. The panthers still sat chained, but the throne was empty. Without a word, the two men separated and stalked the perimeter of the room. There was but one door to the right of the throne, and Robin had just reached it when a roar of rage echoed through the chamber. The door bu
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Re: Adventures at Morecastle, Part 3 - 6 weeks ago

I make no exclusive claim to this timeslot, and I'm actually putting off posting until tomorrow, because the next chapter is rather heavy and I didn't want to spoil anyone's Easter Sunday. I'm thrilled to see more of this awesome story. :-)
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My Final Thoughts - 7 weeks ago

I think there is no reason why Ashley Clements's and Daniel Vincent Gordh's portrayals of Elizabeth and Darcy shouldn't receive all the accolades of the big- and silver-screen actors to go before them. I thought the series's portrayal of Lydia was beautiful as well: an actual, well-rounded character instead of a caricature, which Lydias so often are. My favorites: 1. I love how this update focu
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In Response to Speculations - 7 weeks ago

Don't let Batman's lack of penetration stand in the way of guessing to your heart's content. The comic book world is rife with people's secret identities never being guessed even by those who know them well. Lois Lane worked with Clark Kent EVERY SINGLE DAY and rarely made the connection between her hunky bespectacled coworker and the hunky caped man of steel. The fact that no one ever made the c
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Re: Adventures at Morecastle, Part 2 - 7 weeks ago

This story is so squee-worthy I can't even handle it. I can't wait to see where this goes!
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Of Masks and Men - Chapter Thirteen - 7 weeks ago

Chapter Thirteen Elizabeth awoke suddenly to the sound of her mother’s screams. Without stopping for her dressing gown, Elizabeth raced down the hallway to find Jane, Mary, Lydia and her parents in the bedroom shared by Lydia and Kitty. Mrs. Bennet was in a chair, fanning herself and weeping, and Mr. Bennet looked as if he’d been turned to stone. “What is it? What has happened?” Elizabeth gaspe
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Re: The Perfect Match Part 21 - 7 weeks ago

Well, I'm glad that Rupert seems to understand how badly he hurt her. Beautifully written!
by Nerin - A Novel Idea

Re: Fearful Symmetry - Ch. 15 -16 - 7 weeks ago

Where to begin? Argh, Mrs. Gardiner - she confused even me. "Haven't you noticed that he really likes you? But you know, he probably won't want to marry you. He's a really good man for doing all this stuff for you, but he might not be good enough to marry you. So don't fall in love with him, even though I think you probably already are." Mr. Collins's anti-proposal was fantastic. And poor Mr.
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Of Masks and Men - Chapter Twelve - 7 weeks ago

Chapter Twelve “I ought to have known that you would find this place.” Mr. Darcy’s voice startled her, and she whirled about. He smiled rather sadly at her as he approached. “I am sorry,” Elizabeth stammered. “I – I ought to have…” “Do not apologize. Your curiosity was awakened and, quite naturally, you sought to appease it.” “You are not quite as mysterious as you wish to be. My sisters ded
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Re: Does it strike you as strange that... - 8 weeks ago

Or the Muppet Babies! Where the heck were the Muppet parents?
by Nerin - Tea Room

Re: Okay, LBD fans, show of hands - (spoilers for today's episode) - 8 weeks ago

Yeah, I've been saying that on YouTube comments for a while (not that anyone listened to me), that Lizzie has been trying to deny that she feels anything since she's afraid he doesn't care about her anymore. She's been trying to present an unaffected, "que sera, sera" face, especially since she knows that Darcy watching is a definite possibility. But then he's there and next to her. She could pre
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Re: Does it strike you as strange that... - 8 weeks ago

I don't know, but I have friends who get super dressed up for their birthdays just because. "It's my birthday!" is reason enough for them. Also, I think it's evening in the video. Maybe she and Lydia and her parents had done something together earlier in the day, and she just hasn't changed yet.
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Re: Okay, LBD fans, show of hands - (spoilers for today's episode) - 8 weeks ago

Oh, me too. I had to have watched the seven or so seconds after "So you want to be friends?" "Yes!" about six times. I don't know how Gordh does it but his face is like "Great! No wait, that's bad. She doesn't love me. She wants to be friends. Or maybe not. What's going on?" And when she kisses him and he doesn't open his eyes for at least three seconds. *Sigh*.
by Nerin - Tea Room

Re: Okay, LBD fans, show of hands - (spoilers for today's episode) - 8 weeks ago

Mememe!
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Of Masks and Men - Chapter Eleven - 8 weeks ago

Chapter Eleven The day of the Ball arrived, and spirits at Longbourn ran high. Mr. Bennet was forced, at breakfast, to comment that the giggles of his two youngest daughters were driving him to distraction. He even made several cutting remarks about their status as the silliest girls in the country without dampening their hilarity in the slightest. Only when he observed that even his sensible El
by Nerin - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: name of story and board mobile view - 2 months ago

Oh, indeed. Nothing else to be done. Go to it!
by Nerin - Tea Room

Re: name of story and board mobile view - 2 months ago

That's actually not an Ash/Kitty story. It's called Kitty and the hero's name is Lord Thornfield. The ring spells out "Dearest" in gemstones. Yay! I got to answer a story question! :-)
by Nerin - Tea Room

80s version (spoilers, maybe?) - 2 months ago

I just watched it again today. (Yay for Netflix!) The men's hairstyles made me laugh, but the conversation between Darcy and Elizabeth when he meets her at Pemberley is hilarious. "You're not at Longbourn." "No." "When did you leave?" "Ten days. Eleven. I do not know." "I thought you were at Longbourn." "Oh." I was dying. *Sigh.* Good stuff.
by Nerin - Tea Room

64.4% and climbing! - 2 months ago

n/t
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An Admission of My Failings as an Author - 2 months ago

I will freely admit that I did not set upon a single year for this story. I am not nearly as careful as I should be, and as others definitely are, when it comes to historical events and keeping things in strict chronological, historical order. I think I can, without divulging too much, tell you that the principal characters of this story are P&P characters.
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Re: The different movies of P&P - 2 months ago

I've seen the 1980, 1995, and 2005 versions. I saw the 1995 version first. I rented the VHS tapes from the library (remember those?) and watched them all in one sitting. Then I saved as much money as I could from my fast-food job, bought the set for $110 and watched the tapes, particularly tapes III and IV, 'til they were snowy. Now I have it on DVD but I haven't watched it in years. I was absol
by Nerin - Tea Room

Of Masks and Men - Chapters Nine & Ten - 2 months ago

Chapter Nine When they were all gathered, Elizabeth related her encounters with the Batman and Robin. The girls were all speechless. “Has the world gone mad?” Kitty asked faintly. “Why are all these people dressing in costume?” “We have never seen or heard of these people before,” Mary worried. “Charlotte told me of escalating attacks on the roads, and whispers of a Batman,” Elizabeth pondere
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Of Masks and Men - Chapter Eight - 2 months ago

DNA: This is my story and my AU so I declare that there shall be No Mr. Collins!. Yes. Enjoy your Collins-free story. I had quite enough characters to work with, after all. Chapter Eight On the morning after their return from Longbourn, Elizabeth and Jane were urgently pressed by their two youngest sisters to attend them into Meryton, that they might make the acquaintance of some of the officer
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Of Masks and Men - Chapter Seven - 2 months ago

Chapter Seven The next morning, the Miss Bennets wrote to Longbourn with the intention of coming home that day. Jane felt herself so fully recovered, and Elizabeth was enough convinced of her health, that they could see no excuse for any delay. Their mother was not satisfied, and at first balked at having her daughters return so early. Elizabeth undertook to write a reply, and represented the e
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I lied. That is not all. - 2 months ago

Ashbourne is going to be in this, right? I mean, he basically has to be, right? And Miles? and Annabelle? And...and...and...all our favorite Shem people, right? Right? RIGHT? Well. Now I basically HAVE to go on a Shem marathon and read all my favorite Ashbourne stories (and no, this is most definitely not the first time I have done this). I BLAME YOU SHEMMELLE.
by Nerin - Derbyshire Writers' Guild

Re: Of Masks and Men - Chapter Six - 2 months ago

Oh, I'd meant to change that. *sigh*. Thank you for pointing that out. I believe I wanted it to say "their Majesties" to refer to George III and Queen Charlotte. This is what comes of doing your own editing, I suppose.
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