Dear Love and Disappointments Readers and Reviewers,

I was 16 years old when I started writing Love and Disappointments. I will be the first to admit that as much research as I put into the writing of the story, it's not the most historically accurate piece of work. Nor, looking back on it, is it written as well as I'd like. There are parts that I re-read and cringe over, but I want to continue to make it available because there are a lot of people who have really enjoyed it and connected to the story, and for me, that's one of the most important parts of the reading experience. Their wonderful words of encouragement carried me through a difficult period in my life and in my loneliest moments, this story, its world, and this world of fanfiction were my retreat.

If you have something negative to say, I've probably beat you to the punch. I've re-read P&P and enough 19th century literature at this point in my life to know what my faults are. When I look back and cringe, I also see the reflections, questions, and hopes of a 16 year-old who decided to challenge herself to write a novel to the best of her ability. Sadly, due to persistent theft over the years, I felt that the best course of action going forward was to remove it from here and self-publish it.

The story is "complete" for a reason--it means no more editing, no more updates. If you would like to pick up the story again or for the first time, please do so bearing this in mind.

Yours,
Audrie