Kinsfire posted a comment on Tuesday 28th August 2007 3:50am for The Misfortune of Knowing Anything

Amazing how one small change can so drastically alter later events...one thinks that Wickham will not likely find a willing ear...

I remain in awe of your talent.

One small question comes to mind. Is the use of sensible early in the chapter the 20th century meaning, or the one that I THINK was its meaning in Austen's day? (Or am I thinking of an entirely different word that changed meaning?)

Aaran St Vines replied:

Thank you for the kind words. You asked a very good question regarding my use of the word "sensible." It is the type of thing I often obsess over, and it is a very real challenge in writing period stories. I am frequently checking the dictionary to determine the origin of words that might be "too modern," but I still miss one now and then and appreciate my friends keeping me straight. In this particular instance I'm safe as "sensible" is actually used both ways in Austen's novel. It's used to mean "aware of" but it's also used to mean having common sense. My favorite example of that is the discussion of Mr. Collins' letter to Mr. Bennet. Elizabeth asks her father, "Can he be a sensible man, sir?" Anyone who's read the book knows the answer to that is no! Thanks again.

Samantha posted a comment on Monday 20th August 2007 4:29pm for The Misfortune of Knowing Anything

What a lovely chapter. I am looking forward to the next chapter. You manage to maintain the Jane Austins charming style yet inject your own originality without spoiling the overall air of her writing.
The only criticism I have ever had of Austin's writing is that there was far too little of it and your stories manage to fill that void quite nicely.

Louise posted a comment on Friday 17th August 2007 12:48pm for The Misfortune of Knowing Anything

I love pride and prejudice, and finding all your lovely stories was awesome!

They are simply done and read so well - it fits canon perfectly!

Thanks for a great read or three - yes I'm lazy, and I'll only review the once for now!

Louise

Sandra Leonie posted a comment on Tuesday 14th August 2007 4:12pm for The Misfortune of Knowing Anything

I'm still waiting on my email with my login - but I couldn't wait to let you know how much fun you story is.
I love the characters - even Mrs B good grief -did Lizzy slip something in her tea - LOL
Please let me know how often you post chapters .

lucyjay posted a comment on Tuesday 14th August 2007 3:54pm for The Misfortune of Knowing Anything

That was a very lovely and different chapter. So nice to see Mr & Mrs Bennet in agreement. Keeping Lydia out of trouble might be nice for a change!

Christina C. Keimig posted a comment on Saturday 11th August 2007 6:03am for The Misfortune of Knowing Anything

Wonderful chapter! Do I scent a declaration coming quite soon???

Oh, one nit, btw: "After all he himself had often complained that Elizabeth's younger sisters were far too silly over boys." Mr. Bennet would never use 'boys' if speaking of young men rather than children...

Aaran St Vines replied:

Thanks for the good catch. The "boys" are gone. PV

Tink posted a comment on Saturday 11th August 2007 4:23am for The Misfortune of Knowing Anything

Excellent chapter. I get the feeling that you are building up to something but I just haven't figured it out yet.

I love the way that you are concentrating more on the D&E romance instead of the one of Jane and Bingley.

Please don't let Darcy leave her like Bingley did Jane. I also hope Caroline doesn't make a lot of trouble. I have read enough angst in other stories and am not looking forward to anymore.

Send us another chapter soon!!

Ishi posted a comment on Friday 10th August 2007 10:52pm for The Misfortune of Knowing Anything

I love this chapter, I really, really do. It's amazing how you've changed the story, yet kept the characters in tune with how Jane Austen originally wrote them. Please write more soon, I'm on the edge of my seat with impatience (as usual, lol)