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Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Oh Lisa, you've got it bad! Isn't it wonderful?

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Hello,

I a new reader and have been reading this for a couple of days in between work.


I love it, but I don't know if this is happening to others, starting on chapter 20 its become very difficult to read the story. Chapters 20-23 are all superimposed on each other and its absolutely difficult to read. There are some parts that are readable but I could not read all of it.

I hope its just not my computer that is having this problem.

Thank you again for writing a magnificent story and hopefully I will get to read the last couple of chapter that have been very hard to read at all.

Rose

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Hello everyone!

I'm just checking in and saw a lovely new batch of comments. Thank you to all who are reading this story! You're all very, very affirming.

I'm sorry to hear you're having difficulty reading some of the chapters. I'll email Renee and speak to her about it. I'm quite certain she isn't aware of it. Someone else emailed me earlier this week with a similar problem and I redirected them to the site and asked them to email me back if they still had trouble. When I didn't hear back from her, I presumed it had been fixed.

I'm quite certain Renee will fix it as quickly as she can. She's quite good, but oh so busy these day.

Once more, thank you for taking the time to tell me you're enjoying this. It's so sad for me to realize this story is coming to an end soon. I've really come to like these characters - especially now that they're cooperating a bit more.

Hope you're all having a great day or night,

~abby

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Hello dear readers!

I've been through the pages and as far as I can see there's nothing the matter, at least not on my screen. So, I'm at a loss what could be it. Perhaps if you refresh your pages? Do you use a different browser than I do perhaps? (I use Explorer). Would you please try that first and if that doesn't help, notify me by e-mail? If it doesn't help, I'll consult Bravenet.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Renée

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Girls I've moved chapter 23 to a different page. I hope that helps. I just had to look into it immediately, can't stand it when things don't work right!

As said I didn't have a problem at all, but I hope yours is solved now. Don't forget to refresh your page first though!

Happy reading!
Renée

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Thanks Renee. I just checked and it looks fine to me too.

See how good Renee is, everyone? Quick and efficient amidst her busy life.

*hugs to you, R*

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

You're welcome, and thanks, dear Abby.
R~

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Dear readers, I've got a very nice surprise for you: I've just posted chapter 24 of Abby's fabulous Happenstance. Enjoy!

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it seems that part of Chapter 24 is missing. It goes to where Georgiana is talking to Elizabeth and then it stops like it didn't load the rest of the chapter.

so far I love the new chapter though!

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Hi Chrissy:

I just checked and the chapter seems to be fine. It ends with an important realization after Elizabeth leaves Georgiana.

Please let me know if it's not up. Sometimes, parts get cut off only to magically appear later. Keeps us on our toes though, huh?

Thanks Chrissy (and you too, Renee!)

~abby

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Yeah! I've eagerly awaited what was to come next. I had to read it immediately and through to the end of the chapter. I love many things about your writing but one that really plays well is how in depth you go into the characters minds on how they feel and what they are thinking. Spectacular I say!

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Chrissy, the chapter is definitely there, so try to refresh your page and tell us if it works, ok?

Renée

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Lovely, Abby! It warms my heart that Lizzy yearns for Darcy in his absence. Very, very promising that she realizes he is her comfort and strength and that she desires to turn to him in times of trial. Can't wait until they are reunited to see how they will respond to each other after being parted for days...will Lizzy act on her yearnings or will her mind begin to prey on her in his absence? Hopefully the former. Oh, and of course there is still Darcy's promise of future pleasure for Lizzy....

What a treat your story is!

Rita

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Have only just found this site......enjoyed reading this soooo much that i have postponed all jobs needed doing.....gripping and I feel, true to Austen, though am imaginging MM as Darcy..looking forward to next chapter.....Hoping that your father is recovering, and thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.....

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Hello Abby
I got into fanfiction recently and found to be, indeed, addictive.
Luckily for me, I discovered your lovely story when it was already up to chapter 24. Love the sweet way you built up the relationship between them. That moonlight date was a stroke of master
You know, I was taken by the story that I would sneak into the site during short breaks at work, looking over my shoulder in case someone notices I am not reading some stiff business communication (-;
Now, I have to wait with the rest for the next one.

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

It's working fine now. I think I was downloading something at the time and it didn't complete the downloading of the page. Thanx for checking!

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Beautiful! I adore your story, and love how you've written lizzy and darcy's relationship, and am VERY eagerly awaiting the next update. She's finally realized how great he is and I can't wait to see them back together. Stupid Wickham!

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

A very good day to you, dear readers!

I've got good news for you: Chapter 25 is up. Enjoy!

Renée

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Such lovely comments deserve to be addressed. Thank you so much for helping to keep the motivation alive.

Rita - For answers to your questions, see this week's excerpt. Renee is busy, but she's phenomenal and will post the update soon.

trixiara - You've postponed jobs to read "Happenstance"? Good for you and lovely for me. Thank you.

Biba - My dear, fanfic is such an addiction. I laughed at your description of taking short breaks from work only to every now and again have to look industrious. Been there, done that.

Chrissy - I'm so glad it's working for you. Hopefully, this week's chapter won't be a problem for you.

MissyMay - As I mentioned above, the next update will be sometime today. Renee so generously posts my updates so rapidly.


Thank you for all the wonderful emails and lovely comments. You do my heart so good and remind me almost daily as to why it was a great idea for me to write this.

Have a great day or night,

~abby

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See how great that Renee is?

She updated ahead of me commenting.

Hope you all enjoy it.

~abby

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I just love it, Abby and am so grateful that you have kept things moving along -- I rarely get involved with WIP because I am so impatient, but yours has been worth every minute!

I am reading the new Linda Berdoll book that has been published and have so far been disappointed. I think you and many of the fiction writers are better than that book!

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Hi,
just returned from skiing and found penultimate chapter posted............bliss.......cannot wait for next chapter, but a part of me is a liitle sad it will be the last one but then i will just have to read it in one go...........hope your father is well..

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Abby, I have been reading this story for some weeks now and I just wanted to pop in and say how much I am enjoying it.

It's beautifully crafted, with believable characterisations and I love the way you blend the book into it as well.

I look forward to reading more as soon as you are able to post.

~Splatt~

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Maura, Trixiara and Splatt (how much do I love that name?!?)and all other readers of "Happenstance":

First off, thank you for continuing to follow this story. Believe me, even if I were thinking of abandoning it (and I'm not! I've even been working on it today), all of the lovely comments and emails would inspire me to continue. All I can do is shake my head in wonder and be grateful.

Issues with my father have resurfaced in the past two weeks. More of the same problems and some new ones to top it off. It's made it difficult to write and concentrate, but I'm trying. It ends up being a nice escape from some pretty pathetic RL issues.

Some good news is that I've been able to bring my laptop to the hospital and I've written everything up to the necessary mush. For that, a hospital environment is just wrong! But I'll write it when I can and post within the next week if at all possible. I know you all understand, but I have a desire to have these characters reach their happy ending too.

Once more, loads and loads of thanks.

~abby

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Once more, loads and loads of thanks. ~abby

Thank you, Abby! We LOVE you.

I wish you, your poor dad and your family lots and lots of strength.

Here's a picture of your beloved Darcy, hope it's diverting enough to forget about your difficulties for a moment.

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Renée

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Renee:

My passion for Colin Firth has somewhat dwindled considerably lately, but I'll always love Darcy!

Thanks & Great Big Hugs!

~abby

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

I know what you mean, Abby, same here, but his Mr. Darcy will always have a place in my heart. Such a warm feeling, to cherish two fictitious Darcy's and a real one... in my case that is!

Renée

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Good and sad news at the same time, dear readers...

I just posted chapter 26, the very last one, of Abby's fantabulous Happenstance.

Congratulations, dearest Abby , with this fantastic achievement. I will miss the updates, but I think the idea of reading it all over again is very comforting.

Renée

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Hi,
I just went to read chapter 26 but cant view it? I have tried refreshing my PC but still cant view it.

Thanks

Lisa

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Hi Lisa, I checked, it is definitely there. You have to scroll way down though, or use 'search' (my menu is in Dutch and I'm not sure 'how it is called in the English menu, probably 'edit') and fill out 'chapter 26', that's a quicker way to get there.

Hope this helps.

Renée

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

oh dear, it mustn't like me at all....
I can get to the page and on the front page it is showing as complete and chapters 23 - 26, but when I click on the link and scroll to the bottom of the page, I get the last lines of chapter 25. I tried search on chapter 26 on that page but it didnt pick up anything. I think I will reboot my pc and give it a full refresh.
Thanks

Lisa

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Lisa:

Let me know if you can't get it. I'll send it to you personally, if you like.

By all means, let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

~abby

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oh hi Abby,

yes if you could send it, I would really appreciate it. I haven't had a problem with it before but have tried everything tonight and simply can't see it.

By the way, your story is fabulous - I am going to sit and read the whole lot tomorrow!! You are a very talented lady.

Lisa
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Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Lisa:

You've got mail!

~abby

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

How is this possible? It shouldn't be necessary though to e-mail the chapter to the fans, it should be visible on the site! So, if there are others who cannot read it, I'd like to know, so that I can figure out what the problem is and fix it. As far as I can see now, it is there.

I like to know too if there are readers, like myself, who don't have a problem finding it.

Renée

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Renee:

I saw it without problems yesterday. Perhaps it's just lisa's computer giving her problems. Don't trouble yourself too much unless you know others are having the problem.

Thanks for all your help, dear!

~abby

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oooh sorry for causing all this bother!!! I am just having a sad saturday night in and am bored silly so was keen to read it. It probably is just my PC but I have tried everything with it and havent had any probs before - hopefully I am the only one.

Thanks

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Did you get my email, Lisa?

~abby

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

oh hi Abby,

sorry, yes I did receive it - I have just been reading it!! Absolutely wonderful - I am looking forward to having a lazy day tomorrow with lots of tea and am going to read it all right from the start!!

Thanks!!
Lisa
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Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

No problem at all, Lisa. I've been having my own computer woes today. Darn Explorer! I ended up having to download Mozilla.

So, I understand. Glad I could help. You were no bother, so don't worry at all!

~abby

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Don't trouble yourself too much unless you know others are having the problem.

Fortunately, I didn't receive any e-mails, so indeed let's hope it was only Lisa's problem, I'm glad you've made her happy in the meantime, Abby dearest!

Have a lovely Sunday, girls!

Renée

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

So sad to come to the end of such a well-written story. The mutual understanding at the end was beautiful Abby Thank you for sharing with us.

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Thank you, Abby, for a beautifully written story. I have enjoyed every chapter and intend to re-read it time and again. (I hope you don't mind, but I was picturing MM's Darcy... ) ;)

I trust you are proud of your achievement - it really is a treasure.

~Splatt~

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

wow, this story was so good!
Do you have other stories on the net? Or recommendations (since you are a great fan of forced marriage stories)?
Anyway thanks for taking the time to write this wonderfull story,

greetz

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Abby - It was wonderful, from the very first page to the last. The only bad part was that it ended! Certainly a sign of a wonderful story for sure. I will definitely re-read it from start to finish again. Thanks for all your efforts, particularly with everything else you have had going on!

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Do you have other stories on the net?

Unfortunately, Abby hasn't written another story... so far. She knows I hope, we all hope for a sequel...



If you'd like to read about another forced marriage, I recommend Tanya's Strange Bedfellows, here on Mrs. Darcy's.

Renée

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Abby
Your Happenstance is just lovely, moving and I really enjoyed myself a lot reading it. Thank you for sharing your talent. The use of language is simple and at the same time words are delicately chosen.Keep up with this excellent job of yours of writing.
ELI

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Thanks Eli! It feels like I finished this story moons ago, but it's really only been done for a little over a month.

Thank you for finding "Happenstance" and taking the time to comment. You made my day today! Give yourself a huge pat on the back and pretend it's from me!

~abby

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Hi Abby,

I love Happenstance. I like the different approach to Darcy and Lizzy's relationship. Please write another story. I enjoyed it very much and will spread the word for others to read it. It had some sad parts that made me cry, I scould never imagine myself in a strange place where I have noone and was completely able to feel for Lizzy in this story. great work!!!

Re: Abby B's Happenstance...

Hi Abby, I just came across this website about 2 days ago and I also came across your story. What can I say, WOW! I have read and reread a lot of stories with E&D as the characters and just love their relationships. Your view of thier relationship has been a joy to read, but I wish there was more. I had the same feeling as I did when I read P&P. I simply wanted more! I hope you will write a sequel for I long to know how E&D spend their lives together. I understand from reading other posts that you are going through some family issues and I hope that your father is doing better and will overcome all! I hope that you will continue to write about these beloved characters and if you ever decide to sell copies of this story I will definately be in line to buy one! Thanks for a most enjoyable story!

Brandy

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Your story, Abby, is beautiful. The last chapter captures these characters perfectly as I'd imagine Jane Austen saw them living their newlywed lives. Thank you! What a talent; needless to say, I look forward to your next installment.

By the way, my sister-in-law underwent surgeries for brain cancer. You are absolutely spending your time just as you should be. Best wishes. AnnW

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