I wrote this in response to Maria V's question from a few weeks ago, but am re-posting it here as well in case anyone else wanted an update on this story.
"Hey ladies!
Firstly: Maria, so sorry for the delay. I haven't been on this site in ages. I see that this question is a few weeks old, hope you see my answer!
I've been pondering what to do on this, actually, and have come to what I think is the most logical conclusion. As you all know, I was in the process of rewriting Beautiful Friendship into An Even Path--with the aim of making alterations. I'm happy you all liked Beautiful Friendship, but there are loads of parts in there that didn't satisfy me. My idea was to split the original into three separate pieces, altering some portions (some dramatically altered) and retaining others.
But honestly, I've come to the point in my life where I just don't have time to write Austen fanfic. The revisions were not happening the way I wanted, the time isn't there, and I knew I could either keep you all hanging, or just post the original ending of Beautiful Friendship for everyone to read, and be done with it. At this point, it seems kinder to do the latter.
Also, if anyone asks, a few months ago I toyed with the goal of archiving the revised version on another site. I ended up not doing it. I'm not posting Beautiful Friendship or An Even Path anywhere else--it's not on a blog anywhere, it's not being self published. I don't have further plans for it. As I said, I just don't have the time/drive for Austen fanfiction right now. People have asked me to let them read the ending to the original piece, and I'm happy to let you all read it. It has 8 chapters left, and I'm planning to start posting the final chapters Saturday (December 28--I know I don't always make my deadlines, but honestly I am looking at the chapter right now. I will post it)."
"Hey ladies!
Firstly: Maria, so sorry for the delay. I haven't been on this site in ages. I see that this question is a few weeks old, hope you see my answer!
I've been pondering what to do on this, actually, and have come to what I think is the most logical conclusion. As you all know, I was in the process of rewriting Beautiful Friendship into An Even Path--with the aim of making alterations. I'm happy you all liked Beautiful Friendship, but there are loads of parts in there that didn't satisfy me. My idea was to split the original into three separate pieces, altering some portions (some dramatically altered) and retaining others.
But honestly, I've come to the point in my life where I just don't have time to write Austen fanfic. The revisions were not happening the way I wanted, the time isn't there, and I knew I could either keep you all hanging, or just post the original ending of Beautiful Friendship for everyone to read, and be done with it. At this point, it seems kinder to do the latter.
Also, if anyone asks, a few months ago I toyed with the goal of archiving the revised version on another site. I ended up not doing it. I'm not posting Beautiful Friendship or An Even Path anywhere else--it's not on a blog anywhere, it's not being self published. I don't have further plans for it. As I said, I just don't have the time/drive for Austen fanfiction right now. People have asked me to let them read the ending to the original piece, and I'm happy to let you all read it. It has 8 chapters left, and I'm planning to start posting the final chapters Saturday (December 28--I know I don't always make my deadlines, but honestly I am looking at the chapter right now. I will post it)."