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for Anne's Diary: A Companion Story to 'By a Simple Twist of Fate'

1/7 c10 DogMonday
Sorry, pressed to early so I will just continue.
Focus on those parts that are fun to write. Or make some brief entries of 2-4 sentences, e g one where Anne simply tells that Rilla has finally told Gilbert of Ken and some brief reaktion to that. You could in fact have more than one entry to one chapter, provided you have at least one entry in each chapter that is longer, more detailed and more indepth. In that way Anne’s diary will more resemble how most real diaries are structured.
I really wish you luck with your future writing and look forward to read it!

Finally a practical question. I cannot find other reviews to your story! I enjoy reading other rewiews to ”By a Simple Twist of Fate” and would like to do the same for your story. So where do I find them?
1/7 c10 DogMonday
Dear DW618, I was so thrilled to understand that my review of kslchen’s ”By a Simple Twist of Fate” in som small way was part of the inspiration you needed to resume your writing for your companion story! Chapter 10 was certainly very much longed for. It was so fun to read while also giving new insughts. It was especially interesting to see how well you captured different aspects of Anne’s broad personality. She was worried in a very motherly fashion for Rilla’s safety and feelings, while she also appreciated Ken’s professionalism as well as his obvious great care and affection for Rilla. Well done!

Now I understand you worry about how to proceed and also that there are certain chapters that are more difficult to write. I find your companion story fun and interesting so I want you to continue. I’ll therefore be bild enough ti give some ideal. If something is difficult yo write, simply don’t write it and focus on those parts that are fun to write. It does nit matter if you skip some chapters.
12/31/2020 c1 10bloomandgrow
I am afraid I am coming into this fandom blind so my apologies if I miss all the subtleties and nuances of the characters. But coming in as an outsider, I think that what struck me most, (and deeply warmed my heart), was the universal theme of the enduring love of a mother for her children - surely the most powerful form of love there is (at least in my opinion). Her maternal pride, her loving concern, her delight in them and her rueful acknowledgement that she doesn't always understand the directions they have taken, was a beautiful thing to behold. If you wanted to convey the loving warmth of the narrator I think you have done that wonderfully well. She seems like a delightful character. Even though I don't know any of her children, this makes me curious to find out more about them.
A lovely first chapter.
12/5/2020 c9 7ForHereYouAre
I have loved AOGG for many years and your take is beautiful! Well done!
10/24/2020 c9 10Excel Aunt
I can see Scrabble as a family staple for games among this lot! Kudos to Marilla for earning the 50 extra points. I had to play Scrabble every weekend for twenty years and after my Grandmother passed away, I was happy to never play it again.

Marilla and John have an interesting life, maybe even more interesting as retirees. I never thought to be worried about providing a salad of store-bought greens. My mind is blown, but I can see this in Marilla's character as well.

Anne seems very happy here and relaxed. I have to wonder if her comments about John and Marilla's life as seniors are more about her retirement. I would think it is not so far off in the future. Anne and Gilbert are probably in their mid to late 50s, I am guessing. it's got to be digging on the back of the mind.
10/5/2020 c8 Excel Aunt
I listened to this twice and each time, I laughed hard at the little joke about Izzy becoming an attorney like her parents or if not that, a used car salesman. That's very fitting.

Now Anne has to handle her three other daughters' reactions to Rilla dating Prince Ken. A little of this sounds rehearsed, as if she's been bracing herself for it. I do like the fact that Anne defends Rilla and insists that no one else know. She does an excellent job of breaking it down to each of them. It's as confidential and is not to be discussed.

Period.

Yet, at the same time, you can feel Anne's relief of having someone to confide in too.

She mentions Joy's almost paternal relationship to Rilla and I have a hunch Anne is hoping beyond all hope that Joy can step in and be that 'on site' Mom and find out more about him.

There's no mention of sex in this entry. It's Anne's diary, shouldn't she be wondering about Rilla's sex life with Ken? Maybe she'll never ask her questions aloud but I think Anne probably has some concerns there? How much did Rilla tell her sisters? I'm not saying Anne wants the details, but probably something that says the communication between Rilla and Ken has improved.

Di and Joy saw Ken kiss Rilla's shoulder on that Skype call and that detail is cleanly omitted. Perhaps there are other paragraphs missing. Four women not talking about intimacy, esp, when it's three sisters against one - well, Anne's not Mother Superior of a convent. No one asks, "What happens if Rilla gets pregnant?" Someone must be wondering this. Surely one of these girls has a 'friend' that's had a surprise pregnancy.

Finally, I'm also not convinced that Gilbert doesn't suspect something more. Gil's never struck me as a snooper but I bet his eyes and ears are perked and he's waiting for other clues. But, it would be great to have him completely blindsided.
10/4/2020 c8 Guest
I wonder will gilbert be hurt when he finds out that anne kept this from him for so long? Anne was able to talk her daughters around quite well.
9/12/2020 c7 4OriginalMcFishie
Poor Anne habingo to get the story from the tabloids without the daughter explanations. I, enjoying the idea of mum senses and how she is narrating a story she can't control but wishes she could
9/11/2020 c7 10Excel Aunt
Anne is on to something from the get-go when it comes to problems coming out of Rilla's relationship with Ken. It's not helped by the fact Rilla's in NYC and Ken is in the UK (and Anne in Canada) either. And, I agree with Anne that Rilla was maybe too quick to judge. The red-headed Shirley in Rilla is coming out. "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree."

I do agree with other reviews that Di might struggle with Rilla dating a prince, but I think Di's struggle would not be from a place of adoration and jealousy. Still think that Nan would need the most help because she might actually become envious and not see the pressure filled situation Rilla is waltzing into right now. I messeed up my last review and used Nan's name when I had meant Anne.
9/7/2020 c6 Guest
I think Di would have a problem with Rilla dating a prince, since she's a feminist. Gilbert might have a problem with his daughter dating someone so famous, too. Maybe he's worried for her safety? Anne seems kind of obsessed with Ken lol maybe she should write about some other things as well, though I get that this diary is her only outlet since she can't tell anyone else.
9/7/2020 c6 4OriginalMcFishie
I love how you to on and taI'll this with everyday Anne events. Quite gorgeous. You really get a sense of a mother on the sidelines, watchful, hopefully, and crossing fingers things work out..As for family members to bring onside the grandparents are one, I can see Anne stuck between the 2 grandmothers. And Diana as well. We know she struggles when Rilla gets to go to Oxford I can see the seeds of that starting here
9/7/2020 c6 10Excel Aunt
I think one of my favorite parts of this story is revisiting Rilla's relationship to Ken and see her growth through the eyes of her mother. We also get some of Anne's humor on the situation and a bit of a tell on the things that we are shown in the scene's kslchen writes. It's extremely refreshing.

As far as which sibling needs the most help, I think I'd like you to spend time with Nan. Jerry's cheating and breaking up with her was a bit of shock in the Twist but perhaps from Nan, she sees more that what we do. Aside with that, I think maybe Gilbert might need some help over the rest of them. Jem acts like a doofus a bit if I recall correctly, but he adjusts fast. That's just my take, I'll be happy to read whatever you decide.
9/5/2020 c5 Excel Aunt
Anne has some great questions here, especially how Ken is sneaking into the shoebox without notice. Well, Mrs. Weicz notices, but she doesn't know who the heck he his. These are really great snippets, thanks for starting this story.
9/5/2020 c4 Excel Aunt
Anne hit the nail on the head with the comment, "Rilla doesn't seem to be much of a planner." Wow, mom knows her daughter. I would hope that she sees Rilla is reaching out to her because she instinctly does know she's going to need someone she trusts to help her with this one. Plus, she probably does sense that Ken is the real deal, royal or not.

There are sometimes Anne sounds more like a giddy girl when she mentions the HRH Prince Kenneth and such, I know it's because it's knew but Anne needs to be a mom to Rilla, not a girlfriend.
9/5/2020 c3 Excel Aunt
I"m pretty sure they have a peace prize for literature. It could happen.
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