My JAFF (Jane Austen Fan Fiction) Addiction
by Saucy Salad My name is Natasha …and I’m a Jane Austen Fan Fiction addict!! ! For those of you who are unfamiliar with this kind of fandom, I’ll provide a brief description. JAFF is a sub-genre inspired by the original narratives of Jane Austen 's (1775-1817) beloved novels. JAFF novels run the gamut of numerous sub-categories. The varieties are classified according to the story’s main theme, which include: prequels , sequels , re-tellings , variations , continuations , mash-ups , paranormal , bio-fics , mysteries , anthologies , young adult , and moderns . It is because Jane Austen left her characters' lives to continue in our imaginations that we want them to. Each new imagining is just that, a conception of what those lives might be as envisioned by other writers. The timelessness of Austen’s work is a marvelous thing. Of course, Jane Austen’s writing is unparalleled, but these explorations are nonetheless compelli...