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The Howards and the Seymours Preview

2007-07-26T08:17:26-08:00

Author: Gold from the Stars
Historical
English, Rated: T
Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,052, Reviews: 4, In-Progress

Two very different women, Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour, have one thing in common: their families' ruthless ambition raises them to the highest position for a woman in England, and then lead to each's tragic downfall. Please give contructive criticism.

Vivid Preview

2007-05-03T14:32:18-08:00

Author: Gold from the Stars
Historical
English, Rated: K+
Drama/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,597, Reviews: 2, In-Progress

The first chapter for a novel I'm working on, mainly here so that I can get some constructive criticism. Basically, it's about a teenager in the mid19th century who has a wildly romantic mind that gets her into trouble. Hopefully not as bad as the summary

Folklore

2007-03-31T12:11:32-08:00

Author: Gold from the Stars
General
English, Rated: K+
General
Chapters: 2, Words: 1,744, Reviews: 1, In-Progress

A collection of oneshots inpsired by folksongs [mostly from England or Ireland]. Many different settings and genres. There's something for everyone.

A Future

2007-03-28T13:07:59-08:00

Author: Gold from the Stars
Sci-Fi
English, Rated: T
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,058, Reviews: 1, Complete

Jana leads a rebellion, which is slowly becoming crushed. Now Jana and the final fifty members of the revolution wait for certain death. Better than the summary.

Oh, the Raven

2007-02-27T15:42:47-08:00

Author: Gold from the Stars
Historical
English, Rated: K+
General/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 391, Reviews: 1, Complete

The raven that follows Peter to work is really beginning to upset him. Better than the summary. A response to a prompt I found on Writer's Digest . com

In the Dust

2007-02-07T04:55:40-08:00

Author: Gold from the Stars
Romance
English, Rated: T
Angst/Romance
Chapters: 4, Words: 1,212, Reviews: 2, In-Progress

A series of coordinating oneshots describing a tragedy and reconstruction. Not as bad or cliche as it sounds. ON HOLD.

Wishes Aren't Reality

2007-02-02T14:20:29-08:00

Author: Gold from the Stars
Romance
English, Rated: T
Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 821, Reviews: 1, Complete

I wish that I could love you just as, love you me, or think you love me.' Angsty. I'd like to think that it isn't very cliche.

The Garden of Dreams

2007-01-16T09:20:07-08:00

Author: Gold from the Stars
Spiritual
English, Rated: T
Fantasy/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 894, Reviews: 4, Complete

When all of Venice is celebrating, one teenager wishes only to sleep. There's a twist at the end, so please read the whole story.

Just Imagine

2007-01-13T11:49:54-08:00

Author: Gold from the Stars
Essay
English, Rated: K+
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 606, Reviews: 1, Complete

A speech I gave about what the world would be like without war.

The Thrill of the Stage

2007-01-10T12:58:08-08:00

Author: Gold from the Stars
Life
English, Rated: K
General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 124, Reviews: 4, Complete

A poem for performers who know what it feels like stand on a stage.

A Dove With Broken Wings

2007-01-07T14:39:22-08:00

Author: Gold from the Stars
Historical
English, Rated: T
Angst/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 873, Reviews: 1, Complete

In the last years of her life, the mysterious Elisabeth of Wittelsbach reflects on her life and the three women in the world who she could dare to call friends.

Over Coffee

2007-01-07T14:38:41-08:00

Author: Gold from the Stars
Romance
English, Rated: K+
Romance/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,329, Reviews: 2, Complete

Light and fun. 'As one can easily guess, after a night like that I needed the caffeine.'