In Chapter XII, "Averil's Atonement," from L.M. Montgomery's Anne of the Island, we delve into Anne Shirley's creative world as she embarks on her first serious attempt at fiction writing. Listeners will join Anne as she grapples with finding the perfect plot for her heroine, Averil, and dedicates hours to choosing names for all her characters, including her hero, Perceval Dalrymple. Anne even enlists Diana's help in naming a minor character, eventually settling on "Robert Ray" after rejecting a more aristocratic suggestion that wasn't quite suitable for a chore boy. Anne's literary ambitions are fueled by a pursuit of fame over profit, as she contemplates whether to craft a romantic, unhappy ending or cater to perceived editorial preferences for happier resolutions. We'll explore Anne's challenges as her characters sometimes take on a life of their own, doing and saying things she never intended, highlighting the humorous and often frustrating journey of an aspiring author.

Show credits Narration and Production: Gizelle Erickson

Executive Producer: Jon Hagadorn

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