I Remember Love ch 43 up!

Yup, you saw correctly! I have finally been able to finish chapter 43 of I Remember Love, my Becoming Jane-fan fic. Hooray, right? :P Only one more chapter to go, though. It's kind of sad...
Sneak peak:

Part 43: In which we’re having a wedding
July 1815
Jane Austen could hardly believe the wedding was tomorrow. She could hardly believe it was her wedding tomorrow. Even more difficult it was to believe it was Mr Tom Lefroy she was marrying. The day that she had dreamed of for so long had finally come. The day when she became Mrs Thomas Langlois Lefroy.
    She had been to the seamstress earlier in the week for her final fitting and now she could not stop admiring the dress that hung opposite her bed. The dress was perfect. It was really a dream come true. She had always imagined this kind of dress when she had allowed herself to dream of marriage. But she had never thought she would wear it. The lacing was delicate and the dress was modest enough for an ageing, though blushing, bride.

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Something to do on the side...

Some time ago I was approached by a friend at a forum about writing a blog for one of my favourite characters by Jane Austen. I was really happy to be approached and of course said yes to the assignment. So I started a blog for Elizabeth Bennet, thinking it would only be in Swedish, an mainly be something fun for the members of that forum. It's a great forum by the way, if you're into blogdesign, and well, Swedish. :P Anyway, after some posts I just had to start one for Mr Darcy too, and I did. And then I thought, since I prefer writing in English, why not post in both English and Swedish? So, as a result both Lizzie and Darcy now have blogs.

Mind you, it's just recreational, and not very good. I do find it easier to write Darcy's blog, because the novel mainly centers around Lizzie, so I have more freedom there. Anyway, check them out if you are interested... :P

Current Projects part 1 - Northern Sky

I always have a few stories on the go. I thought I'd present them for you, see if anything tickles your fancy... :P

The first one is a story about Lydia, which takes place after her alleged elopement from Brighton. What if she fell and hit her head?

Northern Sky - working title
A Pride & Prejudice- story
By: jakeline


Summary: AU regency fic. What if Lydia got as far as Gretna Green, but falls and wakes up with amnesia. Will this second chance make her more sensible?


Disclaimer: I don’t claim to be Jane Austen or own any of her characters, I merely borrow them as I see fit.


Chapter 1
    “Somebody, please, help me!” She was gasping for air. She tried to scream as she kicked her feet and with waving arms tried to remain above water but the weight of the dress and cloak was dragging her down. It was no use. The current soon caught her up in its grip. She could not find her way up again. It was dark and wet. She was tumbling in the water, feeling as if her lounges were bursting, her head pounding. Had she hit it in her fall?
    She struggled to keep her mind clear. She had no strength left to keep fighting for her life. Her mind began to drift. Silence was all around her. She sank into darkness. Is this it? she thought as she sank to the bottom of the river. She was on the brim of unconsciousness when she felt her body being tugged upwards again. Strong arms folded tightly around her. There was only one thought left in her head, safe, she felt safe.  

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    “Miss? Can you hear me, miss?” a dark voice asked anxiously. Cautios hands were caressing her face and she tried to open her eyes. “Miss? Can you hear me, miss?” Her eyes fluttered opened and she tried to focus on the direction from where the dark voice came. She stared up into dark blue and very worried eyes set in a handsome face. Suddenly aware of the state she was in she tried to sit up. “Do not move, miss. You might have a concussion. You took a really nasty fall, there.” He pressed her gently to the ground again. She let him, she did not have the strength to stay up. He was wet too. Was this her rescuer? Her hero? His dark hair was plastered down on his head, and he was coat less.
    “Where am I?” She coughed as she gasped for air. She tried to remember what had happened. She had fallen into the water, that much was clear, but before that?

She wakes up on the bank of the river, totally deprived of any memory of why she is in Gretna Green or who she is. Her rescuer is a blue eyed northerner, who is very handsome, of course. Sounds interesting?

Chapter 22 of The Thin Line between Love and Hate is up

Yes, I have finished capter 23 of The Thin Line between Love and Hate. You will find hit here. Here's a small teaser:

Chapter 22: All Actions has Consequences
William woke with a feeling that last night didn’t happen. That it was all a dream. Part of it a very beautiful, wonderful dream, the other a nightmare. He knew he had a lot of stuff to deal with this Sunday. The pressure made him want to hide under the covers for the rest of the day, but seeing as he was the head of company he had no choice but to get up. Then there was the whole mess with Caroline, Charles, Jane, Wickham and Georgiana to fix.

He sighed and rolled over on his back, thinking of more pleasurable things. Such as Elizabeth. Who would have thought...? He smiled and closed his eyes and thought of some of the best moments he had had in a very long time. He allowed himself to lie there for a moment, just loosing himself in the memory of yesterday. Her lips against his, the feeling of her hair against his skin, the sound of her voice, her smell...

Introduction to: The Thin Line between Love and Hate

This is the first story I have written about Pride & Prejudice. There will be more, I am sure. It is a modern story with a Shakespearean twist. Basically Darcy and Lizzie were friends in the past, but Darcy thoughtlessly said that Lizzie was not pretty enough to date. Lizzie heard this bit of information and saw red, naturally. Darcy has been living in the US for the passed 12 years, but is now back to run the family business office in Meryton. Lizzie has yet to forgive him.

Sneak peak:
Chapter 1: The Boys are Back in Town
Their fragile friendship began when William Darcy welcomed Elizabeth Bennet to primary school by tugging on her pony tails on first recess. Elizabeth repaid the courtesy by slapping his face. Needless to say they did not see eye to eye on much. Elizabeth and William had been known for their constant quarrelling and hardly a day had gone by without either one of them ending up crying because the other had been too rough on the other.

They had been considered quite good friends throughout their school years and everybody thought that the playful quarrels would turn into love at some point, but that didn’t happen. The main reason was perhaps because William was dating every other girl in school but Elizabeth, or perhaps they really didn’t fancy each other.

But why did not Elizabeth Bennet like William Darcy when it was clear that every other girl in school adored him and would do anything for a date with him? Well, the answer was quite simple. He was constantly bugging her and because he was older and therefore, and at least according to him always right and had to win every single argument. But the reason why she ended their so called friendship was because of something she accidentally heard him say to friend.

“She’s ok I suppose, but not pretty enough to tempt me,” William had said to a friend at his 16th birthday party when asked why he had not dated Elizabeth. Those words were very hurtful to a young lady of 14’s fragile self esteem. It was not that she wanted to date him. She just wanted the pleasure of seeing his face when she turned him down. She poured her drink over him, left and had been avoiding him ever since. Was she forced to speak to him she did it with a high dosage of disdain. She had not even been to his farewell party two years later.

After graduating William Darcy and his family had moved overseas to expand the family business and had been gone and forgotten for ten years at least. One would think that the quarrels of the past are long forgotten and forgiven, but that is seldom the case…

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Reviews of the story:

Goldilocks 92: Hi thankyou so much for the story- I love the mixture of much ado about nothing with pride and prejudice- I always though how alike they were and how well they'd do together!
My only critique would be that I feel you need to stick to one style- in some parts your tone is old fashioned in other parts it is very modern.
Otherwise I think its well written, very enjoyable and I absolutely can't wait for the next chapter!

mrdarcylover: i adore this story already and i can't say that about many fanfics. i would love to be your beta, but unfortunatly i am not qualified. i found it interesting how youv'e made them past friends who have grown apart. i think this fic will be a fun one to read.

update soon please!

So far there is 21 full chapter published and Chapter 22 is well on the way. Will probably update later this week.

Introduction to: Love: Lost and Found

This is a story based on Young Americans, but set in the "future", 10 years after graduation. Jake never told Hamilton who she really was. I started writing this story years ago, when JaHammers were found everywhere. It was only a couple of years ago when I found it again and started assembling the pieces, adding and distracting as I went. I have yet to finish it. It's been on hold for over a year *blushes*, but I have recently picked it up again, and will hopefully post the next chapter soon.

Chapter 1: Bittersweet memories

A laugh floated over the bar. A laugh that reminded him so much of someone he used to know. Someone he hadn’t let himself think about for many years. An image of a boy on a motorcycle flickered before his eyes. Jake. They had been best friends through high school. One night had changed it all. Hamilton shook the memory away. It was too painful.

Hamilton Fleming was in London for a photo shoot. For the past five years he had been traveling the world as a freelance photographer. He knew he was good. All the major magazines were screaming for him, but he was not ready to settle down for just one magazine yet. He was content with the life he led at the moment. It was filled with glamour, charity events, cocktail parties and gorgeous girls. He was in the top ten of America’s most wanted bachelors. But Hamilton stayed single. He was still looking for that one. He knew she was out there somewhere.

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Thoughts about the story:

kaleisiAddict: ok. this is definately one of the most original and well written YA fanfics. please update soon!! i absolutely loved it!

White-Lily-Blossom: Of course they can't stop thinking about each other even though it's been 10 years... They're soul-mates, they belong together, there's no escaping that, guys!
This is really good. It's so nice that someone is still writing for this fandom (except me, 'new beginnings' and Nickie, of course). And it's really well-done so far (even though there's so little!). A truly intriguing idea. Can't wait for the next chapter!

 Yes, so I continued the story and have written 21 complete chapters.

Introduction to: I Remember Love

I Remember Love is a continuation of the movie Becoming Jane. As I had wanted it to end. Of course, messing with history is not easy, but I cried my eyes out when Tom and Jane did not end up together (even though I knew they wouldn't). So, with Tom and Jane talking away in my head and the song I remember love by Sarah Dawn Finer in my ears I started scribbling on a story.

It is, as stated before, a continuation of the story. A kind of alternate universe. What could happen if they happened to find themselves in each other's company again. And with Tom's daughter being an avid admirer of Jane Austen's work and very curious about her father's former relationship with said authoress. 

A sneakpeak:

Chapter 1

April 1814
Seeing him that evening had brought back all the feelings and memories she thought she had repressed forever. Now they came bubbling up to the surface again. Once again she began questioning her actions and choices of that dreadful day all those years ago. The look on his face when she left, it had broken her heart. It was for the best, she had thought then. She had to be the sensible one. But had it been the right decision? He was now married, had been so for quite some time, and lived happily in Ireland with a large family and had a fine law career. Life had been good to him. She had been following his progress in secrecy. Not that her own life had turned out bad. She led a small life, valuable but small. She was a rather successful author. Her latest novel had been published the year before and now she found it hard to remain anonymous. There had been a time when she had doubted her writing abilities. It had been a Christmas holiday many years ago, and a certain gentleman from Ireland had entered her home, taking her by storm and changed her life forever.

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This was the first story I published at fanfiction.net. I had only written for a more private audience before (a Young Americans' fangroup called JaHammers [Jake & Hamilton]). As always you are worried about what people might think and react. I was eagerly awaiting reviews and very disappointed when it took some time. Then I realised the time difference. And a few hours later the first reviews were in:

Reader Dancingpuppy1014 said:

OMG! You got me hooked period i want to know more
its a fresh idea from all the pretty much same story line i have been reading.
People should write more of these after the story type I mean its kinda getting annoying that i always see the same story line I mean why not do something fresh new and exiting.

Well you have my vote to continue and i will be waiting for the next chappies

Reader NBL said:

[...]I am going to be completely honest in the fact that I skimmed your story the first time through because I didn't believe that this was different from all the other Becoming Jane stories I have read in the fact that they are reunited and live happily ever after in some alternate universe (nothing against you!) due to some stroke of luck. Or they just pine over the times they were together. You combine the two, however, making it seem plausible that there is a story that isn't cheesy, or meloncholy, but rather hopefully bittersweet. I commend you. I obviously went back to the beginning to read it word for word and absorb everything the second time through. :)

In this first chapter, I like how you start where the movie left the audience. The continuation is great. It's also rather ironic that Tom's daughter has such a deep curiousity for Miss Austen. The memories definitely rise in up in the starcrossed lovers, but they don't come off as stammering teenagers around each other, rather learned adults, as they should be (in my opinion). I really like how you played the scene out. :)

And more like them came. Now I have written 42 complete chapters and are well on the way of chapter 43, the last one. It feels a bit sad of course, to let a story end. I have actually tried to end it earlier, but my dear readers rallied against it, and I was only too happy to oblige.

One thing I have noticed when I write is that the story kind of writes itself. The characters really live their own little life, and often doesn't behave the way I had planned. Tom and Jane, for example, was so much more obstinate than I had imagined.

I think the major difficulty for me is that English is not my first language, and though I fancy myself pretty good, the grammar is not always as it should be. But I hope my readers can overlook those errors and look to the story itself. :)