elsiecarson
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since: 05-06-11, id: 2900393, Profile Updated: 01-07-13
country: Canada
Author has written 49 stories for StarTrek: Voyager, Sound of Music, Princess Diaries, Are You Being Served?, Anne of Green Gables series, Wind at My Back, Keeping Up Appearances, Sherlock Holmes, Greek Mythology, All In The Family, Hercule Poirot series, British Comedy, Harry Potter, Everybody Loves Raymond, Misc. Movies, To Kill a Mockingbird, Murder She Wrote, Grace & Favour/Are You Being Served? Again!, Morning Glory, Disney, Hogan's Heroes, Sense and Sensibility, and Hope Springs.

Quote of the Day: "Sit wherever you like, dear, except there I always like to face the window." Hyacinth Bucket, Keeping Up Appearances

I have an eclectic mix of things I like though many of them have British origins. I write fanfiction because I like to write and come up with lots of ideas when I watch shows or read books. I Scottish dance and have been doing that for many years.

Here's my list of faves:

Sound of Music

Princess Diaries

Pirates of the Caribbean

Sense and Sensibility

Pride and Prejudice

Sherlock Holmes

Star Trek: TNG

Star Trek: Voyager

Everybody Loves Raymond

Are You Being Served?

Anne of Green Gables (part of my Canadian identity)

Harry Potter

The King's Speech

Downton Abbey

Shrek

Keeping Up Appearances

Waiting for God

Muppet Treasure Island (well anything Muppets really)

Pay It Forward

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Down with Love

Cleopatra (Elizabeth Taylor version)

Fiddler on the Roof

Some Like It Hot

Star Wars

Grease

Footloose

Lord of the Rings

Sabrina (Audrey Hepburn version)

Legally Blonde

The Nanny

Two Weeks Notice

Miss Congeniality

Runaway Bride (Julia Roberts was very big when I was a kid and she's stuck with me) and My Best Friend's Wedding and Notting Hill

Shakespeare in Love

Sweet Home Alabama

Casablanca

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Robin Hood the Disney version

Robin Hood Prince of Thieves

Gone with the Wind


1. We Need to Do This » reviews
Richard decides to go to counselling with or without Hyacinth and he's booked a week with Dr. Bernie Feld in Hope Springs, Maine. He has to try and persuade Hyacinth to come with him.
Crossover - Keeping Up Appearances & Hope Springs - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 9 - Words: 4,169 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 4-17-13 - Published: 4-7-13 - Hyacinth B. & Richard B.
2. Love and Family »
A little AU Hyacinth actually enjoys spending time with her family. The 4 sisters are getting along and the family is spending a lazy day together. please r&r!
Keeping Up Appearances - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 7 - Words: 5,283 - Updated: 4-10-13 - Published: 3-23-12 - Richard B. & Hyacinth B.
3. Facing Bedtime Alone Again »
Marie has gone to bed alone again. When she wakes up at 1:00 in the morning and Frank still hasn't come to bed she takes drastic measures. Does Frank decide to change his ways?
Everybody Loves Raymond - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,408 - Updated: 4-10-13 - Published: 1-17-12
4. I Need Your Help » reviews
AU Severus survived the war and is in a relationship with Madam Hooch. I have used Xiomara as her first name here. She starts panicking when she thinks Severus is going to propose. She gets a little help from a friend.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 3,210 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 4-9-13 - Published: 3-12-12 - R. Hooch & Severus S.
5. Life Changes » reviews
What was Hyacinth and Richard's early relationship like? Surely there must have been some genuine love and emotion between them. This is a hypothetical situation before they're married. Hyacinth is also closer with her sisters.
Keeping Up Appearances - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 1,275 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-11-13 - Published: 3-12-12 - Hyacinth B. & Richard B.
6. Domestic Bliss » reviews
Jessica and Ethan Cragg are in a relationship and Jessica is enjoying life. Her brother, Marshall, surprises her with a visit.
Murder She Wrote - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 1,077 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 1-11-13 - Published: 4-14-12
7. Almost Too Late » reviews
What if after Joseph proposed to Clarisse he couldn't stay until Mia's wedding. his anger is evident even when he's caught. when Clarisse catches him leaving emotions run high and promises are made to each other about how things will go from now on.
Princess Diaries - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 10,330 - Reviews: 14 - Updated: 1-10-13 - Published: 5-11-11 - Clarisse R. & Joe
8. After the Wedding » reviews
Right after Maria and Georg get married what is the experience? who takes the photos? which of the two of them is the most nervous? this is a glimpse behind the scenes at all the drama and perfect family moments.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 3,794 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 1-10-13 - Published: 5-10-11 - Marta vT. & Georg vT.
9. Admission » reviews
Hyacinth and Richard stay with their son Sheridan on their way to a vacation in Cornwall. While they're there Sheridan decides he has to tell his parents the truth about his relationship with his roommate. Comes after A Love Letter to Richard.
Keeping Up Appearances - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 13 - Words: 8,503 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-10-13 - Published: 4-20-12 - Hyacinth B. & Richard B.
10. A Difficult Case » reviews
When Poirot is called to a particularly difficult case with disturbing details Hastings and Miss Lemon are very concerned about him and how he's coping with the case.
Hercule Poirot series - Rated: T - English - Crime/Mystery - Chapters: 4 - Words: 2,208 - Reviews: 15 - Updated: 1-10-13 - Published: 1-15-12 - Hercule Poirot & Captain Hastings
11. Things Must Change » reviews
Didn't you ever feel as if Hyacinth should feel guilty about the way she treats her husband and the way their life has turned out? This is that story with some drama thrown in coming from Sheridan. How does the interference of life affect this couple?
Keeping Up Appearances - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 9,033 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-10-13 - Published: 1-9-13 - Hyacinth B. & Richard B.
12. I'm Done reviews
Richard confronts Hyacinth about how she never listens to him. Does she admit that they have a problem or does she deny it? What is Richard's solution to the problem?
Keeping Up Appearances - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 766 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1-9-13 - Richard B. & Hyacinth B.
13. I'm Getting Married » reviews
Colonel Brandon and Marianne are getting married.
Sense and Sensibility - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 482 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 1-9-13
14. Victoria and John » reviews
Based on the movie Mrs Brown. John Brown and Queen Victoria are in a relationship. A day in the life of the characters, sort of. Sorry terrible at summarizing. The story is better than the summary, I promise!
Misc. Movies - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 3,923 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 11-7-12 - Published: 10-23-12
15. Partners On and Off Set » reviews
Colleen Peck and Mike Pomeroy have to work together and they're learning to get along. What happens when they decide to spend some time away from work together? There are signs of insecurity and later they have to go on location and they soon find out they're going to have to share a room because the town is so small.
Morning Glory - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 1,371 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 11-7-12 - Published: 6-22-12
16. Love in World War II » reviews
What if Colonel Klink and Frau Linkmeyer did get along? This is their time spent as a couple during the war trying to establish their relationship. Features Colonel Hogan and his men as well.
Hogan's Heroes - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 23 - Words: 15,920 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 10-11-12 - Published: 7-29-12 - W. Klink & G. Linkmeyer
17. Strange Love » reviews
After a long day at the villains' mansion two of my favourite villains stumble, literally, upon each other in the wine cellar. Maleficent doesn't want to see anyone and Jafar doesn't want to be alone.
Disney - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,061 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 7-22-12 - Published: 7-1-12
18. Holmes and Watson » reviews
Holmes and Watson are in a relationship and Watson is terribly worried about what will happen when his mother comes for a visit and as usual Holmes is being no help whatsoever. Watson tries to explain to Holmes what the problem is and Holmes has to admit that perhaps discretion is the best course of action. Watson pleading with Holmes a lot in this one. SLASH!
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 3,673 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 7-1-12 - Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson
19. Crazy for You »
Leo has been back in New Bedford for a while and May and Leo are in a relationship. What is Grace's reaction when she catches them in a passionate embrace. What do May and Leo have to do to make Grace believe that they care for each other. May is suddenly on the receiving end of the interference in her life.
Wind at My Back - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 1,857 - Published: 6-21-12 - May B. & Leo MG.
20. Meet the Family » reviews
Clarisse and Joseph fly to Britain to meet her brother just after the wedding. Clarisse is nervous and her brother and his wife press her for all the details. Sweet story about the acceptance of family.
Princess Diaries - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 7 - Words: 8,786 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 6-21-12 - Published: 3-22-12 - Clarisse R. & Joe
21. I Never Thought I'd See Him Again » reviews
Mrs Slocombe's reaction to seeing Mr Morris Moleterd again. In the show, they rather gloss this over because Mrs Slocombe pretends not to know him. This is what really happened
Grace & Favour/Are You Being Served? Again! - Rated: T - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 2,324 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 6-21-12 - Published: 5-23-12
22. Disturbing Details » reviews
Remember the episode where Marie and Frank get talking to Debra and Ray about their sex life? What if Robert catches them in a compromising position. What is Marie and Frank's relationship really like?
Everybody Loves Raymond - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,456 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 6-20-12 - Published: 1-15-12
23. A Politician's Wife »
BASED ON THE DISH. Maizie is home alone because Bob is in Sydney. When he comes home unexpectedly you see how close their relationship is. She happens to be up when Bob comes into the house.
Misc. Movies - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,851 - Updated: 6-20-12 - Published: 3-12-12
24. Happily Ever After » reviews
Did anybody ever wonder if Miss Maudie and Atticus maybe had something more to their relationship? This is a story about that idea. AU and fluff, but fun!
To Kill a Mockingbird - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,141 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 5-23-12 - Published: 3-12-12
25. Breaking the News » reviews
Captain Peacock and Mrs Slocombe are in an established but fairly new romantic relationship. When the staff has a dinner party together and the couple arrive together what is the staff reaction?
Are You Being Served? - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,334 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 5-23-12 - Published: 1-17-12
26. A Love Letter to Richard » reviews
Hyacinth writes a note to Richard in the hopes that things can change between them. She leaves it on his pillow for him to find she doesn't want to be around when he reads it. Possible response in the future. please read and review!
Keeping Up Appearances - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,188 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 5-13-12 - Published: 8-29-11 - Hyacinth B. & Richard B.
27. Tough Job » reviews
THE IRON LADY. Denis Thatcher is trying to support his wife through the Falklands War crisis, but is having trouble getting her to look after herself. As the crisis worsens she sleeps less and less and he gets more and more worried. RIP Margaret Thatcher.
Misc. Movies - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 1,882 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 5-13-12 - Published: 3-16-12
28. Uncontrollable Emotion » reviews
JULIE and JULIA FIC. AU How Julia really reacts when she finds out her sister Dorothy is pregnant. Explores the relationship between Julia and Paul and Julia and her father.
Misc. Movies - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,894 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 3-12-12 - Published: 2-13-12
29. Secrets in the Library reviews
Harry goes into the library looking for books and runs into Professor McGonagall. They hear a loud noise from the front of the library and when they arrive they find Madam Pince and Mr Filch in a passionate embrace.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 679 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-12-12 - Argus F. & I. Pince
30. I Could Divorce Him I Really Could » reviews
Marie and Frank are fighting again and Marie comes over to talk to Ray. They have a very serious conversation about relationships and Marie and Frank get serious about their relationship. Speculation about Marie and Frank's past.
Everybody Loves Raymond - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,229 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 3-12-12 - Published: 2-11-12
31. Heat » reviews
Persephone and Hades get a visit from Zeus and for once the visit isn't an unpleasant one. Persephone is happy she can develop a relationship with her father. Not true to myth.
Greek Mythology - Rated: T - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,736 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 3-12-12 - Published: 2-11-12 - Hades & Persephone
32. Hades and Persephone reviews
Hades is working too hard and Persephone decides to distract him for the rest of the evening. She wants him to relax before they go to Olympus for a family lunch
Greek Mythology - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,143 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-12-12 - Hades & Persephone
33. Catastrophe » reviews
There's an accident at the mine and the town of New Bedford, most of whom work at the mine, rallies at the mine, unfortunately six men are killed and May Bailey who runs the mine must rally the town back.
Wind at My Back - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 4,906 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 2-28-12 - Published: 6-3-11 - May B. & Leo MG.
34. As Time Goes By » reviews
Minerva's happy with exactly where her life is and she wants everyone else to be that way, but she finds through her day teaching and talking to her colleagues that that is unlikely. AU
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,117 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 2-28-12 - Published: 1-15-12 - Minerva M. & Albus D.
35. Growing into a New Relationship » reviews
A Waiting for God fic. One of my favourite British comedies, by far! Tom and Diana are finally living together. He's ready for the next step, but is she? AU from the series sort of.
British Comedy - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 9,141 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 2-28-12 - Published: 7-27-11
36. Scary Moments Tender Moments
MRS BROWN FIC. What if Queen Victoria and John Brown were involved? This is how she copes when John takes a bullet that was meant for her. Shows the closeness of relationship and the emotions that the Queen tried not to show. emotional fluff!
Misc. Movies - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,342 - Published: 2-13-12
37. How Do You Hold On When Your World is Crumbling?
Leo is very ill and May realizes just how important he is to her and she hopes that she has a chance to tell him. She's tending to him and her emotions are overwhelming her.
Wind at My Back - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 567 - Published: 10-15-11 - May B. & Leo MG. - Complete
38. Falling in Love » reviews
For once it's not Hastings who's falling in love, but Poirot, with the elegant Countess Rossakoff who decides not to sail to America. She comes looking for Poirot and this is the result: a deliriously happy Poirot and a less than thrilled Miss Lemon.
Hercule Poirot series - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 2,054 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 8-29-11 - Published: 7-26-11 - Hercule Poirot
39. My Spoiled Child is Spoiling My Relationship! » reviews
Sheridan is home for summer holidays and normally that would make Hyacinth ecstatic, but this summer he's driving her crazy which is one thing she and Richard can agree on. Hyacinth sees all Sheridan's faults and she begins to wonder where she went wrong.
Keeping Up Appearances - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 1,758 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 7-30-11 - Published: 7-26-11 - Hyacinth B. & Richard B.
40. Dinner Party » reviews
This is a totally different interpretation of the Persephone myth. Persephone and Hades love each other and they have been invited to a dinner party on Olympus and Persephone is trying to calm Hades down. Short and sweet!
Greek Mythology - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,242 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-26-11 - Published: 7-25-11 - Persephone & Hades
41. Rebuilding a Relationship » reviews
This is Edith's reaction to Archie's gambling and Archie's way of trying to make up for it. You can tell how much she cares for him in this even if he is frustrating.
All In The Family - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 857 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 7-26-11 - Published: 7-25-11 - Edith B. & Archie Bu.
42. Confessions » reviews
This is a slash story. Readers be warned! Sherlock Holmes decides to tell his brother about the true nature of his relationship with Dr. Watson, but he gets a shock when his brother also admits a secret. Watson learns a little more about Holmes' past.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 2,127 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 7-25-11 - Published: 7-5-11 - Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson
43. Captain Peacock and Mrs Slocombe » reviews
Life goes topsy-turvy in Grace Brothers Department store yet again and things get just a little weirder when some of the relationships take a decided twist. My spin on one of my favourite British comedies! rating may go up in a later chapter
Are You Being Served? - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 20 - Words: 13,370 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 7-25-11 - Published: 5-31-11
44. Are You Being Served Mrs Slocombe? » reviews
What if Captain Peacock actually fell in love with Mrs Slocombe? this is an AU story as of course no such thing every happened in the show. it shows the development of their relationship and the hilarity that ensues when their colleagues find out.
Are You Being Served? - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 16 - Words: 13,461 - Reviews: 18 - Updated: 7-25-11 - Published: 5-12-11
45. Clarisse and Joseph » reviews
When Clarisse and Joseph start their relationship how do things go? This story shows the initial awkwardness and then things they learn about each other that they didn't know before. Cute!
Princess Diaries - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 4,821 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 7-5-11 - Published: 6-22-11 - Clarisse R. & Joe
46. Changes » reviews
Hyacinth watches Richard dancing with their neighbour and realizes that she wants to be more loving towards her husband. She asks for help from Emmett who is, surprisingly very useful.
Keeping Up Appearances - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 2,097 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 7-5-11 - Published: 6-4-11 - Hyacinth B. & Richard B.
47. Beating the Odds » reviews
Clarisse's eldest son Pierre comes to visit after Clarisse and Joe have gotten married. This story shows Clarisse's nervousness and Pierre's reaction. It also solidifies Clarisse and Joe's relationship.
Princess Diaries - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 2,499 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 5-29-11 - Published: 5-20-11 - Clarisse R. & Joe
48. Avonlea Life » reviews
John Blythe comes back into Marilla's life after her brother Matthew dies. John tries to comfort her and they end up back in a relationship. Marilla finally forgives John for whatever he said when they were young that drove her away and she apologizes.
Anne of Green Gables series - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 7,000 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 5-20-11 - Published: 5-14-11
49. Darkness Made Light Far From Home »
Repost after having forgotten my password and changing my pen name. This is an AU story about an already established relationship between Janeway and Chakotay and the way their crew responds.
StarTrek: Voyager - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 7,746 - Published: 5-10-11 - K. Janeway & Chakotay