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|main character = [[Amelia Williams]], [[Melody Malone]], [[Justin Richards (in-universe)|Justin Richards]]
|setting        = [[Earth]], [[20th century]]
|publisher      = BBC
|release date  = [[22 October (releases)|22 October]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]]
|anthology      = Summer Falls and Other Stories
|series        = ''[[Summer Falls and Other Stories]]''
|next          = Summer Falls: Introduction (short story)
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'''''About the Authors''''' was the first short story included in the ebook edition of ''[[Summer Falls and Other Stories]]'' released on [[22 October (releases)|22 October]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]] and published by the [[BBC]]. In-keeping with the theme of the anthology, that is was supposed to exist in-universe, the about the authors section covered [[Amelia Williams]], [[Melody Malone]], and a [[Justin Richards (in-universe)|fictional version]] of [[Justin Richards]].
 
This story also featured the first mention of Amelia and [[Rory Williams]]' adopted son [[Anthony Williams|Anthony]] since the web release of ''[[P.S. (webcast)|P.S.]]'', although Anthony wasn't mentioned anywhere else in the ''Summer Falls and Other Stories'' anthology.
 
== Plot ==
=== Amelia Williams ===
[[Amelia Williams]] is the [[editor]] of the ''[[Melody Malone Mysteries|Melody Malone]]'' novels and [[author]] of children's books who lives in [[New York City]] with [[Rory Williams|her husband]] and [[Anthony Williams|son]].
 
=== Melody Malone ===
[[Melody Malone]] is the owner of the [[Angel Detective Agency]] in [[Manhattan]]. She might be married is possibly older than her parents.
 
=== Justin Richards ===
* [[Justin Richards (in-universe)|Justin Richards]] is the writer of fictional stories about [[the Doctor]], a time traveller. He also writes novels set in the [[Victorian era]].
 
== Characters ==
* [[Amelia Williams]]
* [[Rory Williams]]
* [[Anthony Williams]]
* [[Melody Malone]]
* [[Justin Richards (in-universe)|Justin Richards]]
* [[The Doctor]]
 
== References ==
* The ''Melody Malone'' books are [[crime]] [[novel]]s.
* Her daughter Melody is grown-up and is an [[archaeologist]].
* Melody is possibly [[married]] but lives alone.
* Justin's books set in the Victorian era include ''[[The Death Collector]]'', ''[[The Parliament of Blood]]'', and ''[[The Chamber of Shadows]]''.
 
== Notes ==
* For an unknown reason, this piece of fiction was not included in the paperback release of ''Summer Falls and Other Stories''.
 
== Continuity ==
* Amy and Rory are living in the [[20th century]] after having been sent back in time by the [[Weeping Angel]]s in [[TV]]: ''[[The Angels Take Manhattan (TV story)|The Angels Take Manhattan]]''.
* Amelia's career as an author is expanded upon in [[PROSE]]: ''[[Summer Falls: Introduction (short story)|Summer Falls: Introduction]]'' and ''[[The Girl Who Never Grew Up (short story)|The Girl Who Never Grew Up]]'', and her involvement with the ''[[Melody Malone Mysteries]]'' series is detailed in [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Ruby's Curse (novel)|The Ruby's Curse]]''.
* [[Anthony Williams]] was introduced in [[WC]]: ''[[P.S. (webcast)|P.S.]]'', and would later become a minor recurring character in sources such as [[WC]]: ''[[Rory's Story (webcast)|Rory's Story]]'' and [[GAME]]: ''[[The Lonely Assassins (video game)|The Lonely Assassins]]''.
* Melody Malone being the writer of the novels of the same name was a concept introduced in [[TV]]: ''[[The Angels Take Manhattan (TV story)|The Angels Take Manhattan]]'' and expanded upon in [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Ruby's Curse (novel)|The Ruby's Curse]]'' and ''[[The Angel's Kiss: A Melody Malone Mystery (novel)|The Angel's Kiss: A Melody Malone Mystery]]''.
 
[[Category:2013 short stories]]
[[Category:Stories set in New York City]]
[[Category:Stories set in the 20th century]]

Revision as of 16:41, 11 June 2023

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About the Authors was the first short story included in the ebook edition of Summer Falls and Other Stories released on 22 October 2013 and published by the BBC. In-keeping with the theme of the anthology, that is was supposed to exist in-universe, the about the authors section covered Amelia Williams, Melody Malone, and a fictional version of Justin Richards.

This story also featured the first mention of Amelia and Rory Williams' adopted son Anthony since the web release of P.S., although Anthony wasn't mentioned anywhere else in the Summer Falls and Other Stories anthology.

Plot

Amelia Williams

Amelia Williams is the editor of the Melody Malone novels and author of children's books who lives in New York City with her husband and son.

Melody Malone

Melody Malone is the owner of the Angel Detective Agency in Manhattan. She might be married is possibly older than her parents.

Justin Richards

Characters

References

Notes

  • For an unknown reason, this piece of fiction was not included in the paperback release of Summer Falls and Other Stories.

Continuity