Linné Elizabeth never sought a career as a writer. She wanted to be a doctor, but when she got a "D" in Chemistry, she had a lot to say about it. Now she's an award-winning author. When she's not devouring chocolate while creating plotlines for entertaining stories, you can find her playing in the russet desert of southern Utah with her four incredible - sometimes feral - kids and her handsome husband. Scroll down to check out her free stories.
What does it take to write a good mystery? An excellent red herring, an unanticipated twist, and Jane Austen. Okay, admittedly Jane Austen is not top of mind when it comes to the mystery genre, but she should be. It’s all too easy to imagine Elizabeth Bennet applying her sharp wit and keen observational skills as a sleuth and unraveling the secrets of Meryton. Or to read about Emma Woodhouse navigating a web of deception in Highbury.
Crime and Culpability: A Jane Austen Mystery Anthology allows beloved characters to explore new facets of their personalities while tackling crimes that disrupt the peace and propriety of their lives. If you’re an Austen lover or new to her genius, dive into these bite-sized mysteries and reimagine her characters as they navigate some sticky situations.
Crime and Culpability is a testament to the enduring appeal of Jane Austen’s characters and the versatility of her world. The authors involved have skillfully crafted stories that stay true to Austen’s spirit while introducing new elements that keep readers guessing. The result is a collection that’s both respectful of Austen’s legacy and innovative in its approach to mystery.
Whether you’re in the mood for a gothic thriller, a modern-day heist, or a classic whodunit, Crime and Culpability has something to offer your reading tasts. Pre-order your copy and prepare to see Austen’s world through a whole new lens—one where mystery and intrigue add a captivating new dimension to her timeless tales.
This collection of stories and poems dares to explore dangers real and fantastical and perhaps through their enjoyment, we will all dare to imagine a world made better through art.
Writers are among the most dangerous of artists. Their ability to imagine futures of peace, equality, and acceptance have the potential to inspire our reality and model better ways of being, and even more important, thinking. In particular, "Broken Isn't Always Bad" by Linne Elizabeth provokes the question: Do our challenges break us?
Sometimes we all need a quick pick-me-up. Here are some stories you can read in a flash to experience a love revived from what broke it. -- Virginia Babcock, Vice President of the League of Utah Romance Chapter
This short anthology showcases 100-word romance stories from romance writers. We've got a wealth of bitesize tales, accidental run-ins with lost loves, reconnections, and reignited old flames. Including a micro fiction story from Linne Elizabeth titled "Going Up."
25 Servings of SOOP Vol. II is a collection of short stories written by 25 authors from several countries. It features the award-winning story "Stolen Moment" by Linne Elizabeth.
While unthemed, this collection of short stories and pieces of flash fiction provides readers across a broad audience with opportunities to enjoy different perspectives through the character's unique journeys in each story. Pick up your copy at Amazon today.
The magic of snow was lost on Irene, but her California-born and bred family cannot get enough of the artic freeze. Can a snowball fight in the park melt her bad mood?
The Intergenerational Cookbook was a project completed by the OLLI Program at ASU. An ASU student was paired with an OLLI Program participant. They wrote a story inspired by a recipe and workshopped it together. This cookbook is the product of their work during the course of the class.
Dinner for Jackie with her birth mom and adopted mom feels like a recipe for disaster. When her birth mom asks if she wants to come to live with her, Jackie's fears are confirmed.
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