Tag Archives: St Andrews

Fan fic Friday: Conquering the Castle, Epilogue

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Fiona

The final chapter of a fairly uneventful story – though I hope you picked up on the hints for the second St Andrews novel which I am hoping to start working on with Stef soon. Previous chapters if you missed … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Conquering the Castle, A St Andrew’s Story chapter 5

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Fiona

Previously: In chapter one the gang discussed visiting the castle, and in chapter two they started exploring. In chapter three they went underground into the mine, and in chapter four a little bit of a row blew up between Julian … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Conquering the Castle, A St Andrews Story, chapter 2

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Fiona

Read chapter one here. Chapter 2 And so they found themselves at the castle entrance, paying their sixpences to the woman inside the wooden hut. Julian insisted on handing over a shilling for himself and Sally, and Anatoly then insisted … Continue reading →

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Conquering the Castle: a St Andrews Story

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Fiona

This isn’t the first piece of fan fiction I have authored alone but it is the first I have published. I of course consulted Pippa-Stef on matters of plot and characterisation. Saying that, there’s not a huge amount of plot, … Continue reading →

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Darrell and Anatoly’s First date: A St Andrews Story

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Fiona

This story is set after the events of The Missing Papers and before New Year’s Dip, First Valentines and Halloween Tricks. It primarily features Darrell Rivers and Anatoly Petrov, who as a couple we call Dartoly. It also has a … Continue reading →

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Halloween Tricks in St Andrews, chapter 2

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Fiona

Anatoly and David turned quickly on their heels, though they knew what it would be. “That would the ghost then!” David said, pretending to swallow and take a step forward towards it. “What’s your problem?” he asked it as Anatoly … Continue reading →

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Halloween Tricks in St Andrews, chapter 1

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Fiona

Julian ran his hand through his hair and took a step back from the mirror to check that the chalk dust hadn’t fallen too heavily on his shirt, bow tie and tweed jacket. He took the finishing touch, a bushy … Continue reading →

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First Valentines: A St Andrews Story, chapter 1

Posted on February 15, 2015 by worldofblyton

Not what was promised this week (I can’t actually remember what was) but Stef and I had a sudden urge to write a Valentine’s day fic. As we’ve not shared any of what we’ve written later in these characters’ lives … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 9

Posted on January 11, 2015 by worldofblyton

“Anyone think it would be funny to hide Toly’s clothes?” David asked with a smirk. “Oooh blimey, yes, but please can we get dressed first?” Darrell asked shivering a little as they jogged up the beach. “Really, Darrell?” I’m surprised … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 8

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Fiona

Darrell rolled over as the alarm went off at half-past six and shut it off with a yawn. She chucked a pillow at Sally. “Wake up! Dipping time.” Sally cuddled deeper into her bed and groaned. “Darrell you’re mean. We … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 7

Posted on December 31, 2014 by worldofblyton

Last time the girls did some shopping and the New Years bells sounded. Darrell had sat down on Anatoly’s other side after saying goodnight to David, and she noticed his slight wince as he put his arm around her again. … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 6

Posted on December 26, 2014 by worldofblyton

Last time Julian and Anatoly competed on the swing boats and the group tried haggis. “Honestly,” Darrell said to Sally, “you’d think they were all five years old the way they carry on sometimes.” “Aren’t they?” Sally asked with a … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 5

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Fiona

Last time the five continued their exploration of the Llammas market and some of them tried mulled wine.   David laughed at Julian and shook his head. “That was fun though,” he said, propping himself up on the fountain. “What … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 4

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Fiona

Last time the five headed out in the evening to the Llammas fair, where we find them now. After wandering around a little Anatoly found one of their favourite fish and chip shops had opened a stall, and so he … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 3

Posted on November 21, 2014 by worldofblyton

Here is the third chapter of New Year’s Dip, and the group are off to the Lammas Fair in St Andrews. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At about six o’clock, Julian, Anatoly and David were standing outside the girls’ halls, waiting for them to … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 2

Posted on November 7, 2014 by worldofblyton

They reached the town they all loved in good time, but in the darkness of the winter. The boys helped the girls with their luggage, and went up to their room to have a quick drink of whisky before heading … Continue reading →

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The New Year’s Dip: A St Andews Story, chapter 1

Posted on October 19, 2014 by worldofblyton

As Stef wasn’t able to finish The Castle of Adventure this week we were looking for something to fill the Sunday slot. I suddenly remembered about the short fic we had written, set a few weeks after the end of … Continue reading →

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Back to Work Monday

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Fiona

As you well know, I was visiting Fiona up in Dundee this week, and we had a very nice, sunny, busy time. So apart from failing to blog yesterday, because the train was late, we’ve been pretty good in blogging. We’ve … Continue reading →

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The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 19

Posted on May 4, 2014 by pippastef

Chapter 19 Darrell was waiting for the boys when they finally made it out of the changing rooms. She saw David grinning ruefully at Julian as he was teased about his rugby skills once more. “Well I don’t see you … Continue reading →

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The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 18

Posted on April 13, 2014 by pippastef

Chapter 18 Sally let Julian walk her back to the entrance of her halls. She stood on the step in front of the door and looked at him. She smiled wanly. “I would ask you up for a cup of … Continue reading →

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