Author: Anne Madison
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A Different Rabbit Hole
My fountain pen was always one of my most prized possessions; I valued it highly, especially because it had a thick nib, and I can only write neatly with thick nibs. Anne Frank Fourth grade arrived for me, and with it a list of supplies that would be needed for the fall term. New notebooks,…
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“Pride and Prejudice” in Translation
I spent my childhood as the daughter of smart parents; each was gifted in a different way. My father was an Army officer, skilled not only at matters military but also a talented and competent writer who had earned his degree in journalism on the G.I. Bill after the Second World War. My mother was…
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Reviews? Didn’t we just talk about those?
I’ve had a lot of time this month to think about reviews. It turns out that while my eye is safe and sound, it is taking its own sweet time about getting better. That has taken me from a lot of fun stuff like reading, writing, fulminating, expostulating, and throwing things. It has in turn…
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A Little Reviews Preview
My eyes grow dim, I cannot see.I have not brought my specs with me Actually in this case, my eyes really are growing dim. We’re no longer terrified of a detached retina, but I have been ordered by the eye doctor to take it easy. So instead of a comprehensive review of book reviews on…
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A Disturbance in the Force
We have recently witnessed a disturbance in the JAFF community and, presumably, in other fan fiction and indie writers’ communities. People who have placed their work for review and comment on Goodreads were particularly exposed and involved. Rather than rehashing all the gory details here, I would refer you to a recent article in The Mary Sue. In summary,…
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A Trifling Little Dessert
To quote Mrs. Bennet, people don’t die of trifling little colds. Serve this to your holiday guests and they may well expire from delight. We’re going to get serious and have a little fun with the English trifle, an antique dessert of fruit, custard, cake, and booze. Lots of booze. People have been enjoying trifles…
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Miss Darcy Receives a Caller
by A.K. Madison Summary: Georgiana Darcy spends an exceptionally uncomfortable afternoon with her cousin, Anne. Author’s Notes: It seems entirely possible to me that Georgiana Darcy and her companion were in residence in London during Lady Catherine’s outraged visit. The story takes place in London immediately following Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s hasty visit to Elizabeth…
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Winners!
UPDATE AND CORRECTION: I had intended for those who answered my question last month to be declared the winners. Obviously my brain has had other ideas. Poor brain is having trouble adjusting to the Electric Chair. But we’re still all winners. SO . . . Since I can’t possibly give my book away to the…
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Taking a Break: Burning Questions that No Amount of Research Seems to Tackle
Friends of mine all over these United States—well, all over the world, really—are coping with the most awful weather patterns imaginable. Mother Nature is certainly letting us know she does not take too kindly to people messing with the climate, and we all know it’s not nice to fool Mother nature! The sole exception seems…
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Mr. Darcy Hits the Trail
A brief summer diversion, told in Internet memes, of our favorite young men seeking coolness and refreshment. Two vultures, veritable pinks of the Ton, set out to see what adventures London has in store. Note they are wearing their features styled as greatcoats, which makes perfect sense in London in July. Please note secondly that…