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Joined 02-21-14, id: 5545772, Profile Updated: 04-04-16
Author has written 49 stories for Lancer.

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I'm a New Zealander, hence the Kiwi photo to identify my stories. I've been a Lancer fan for many years, but I've only written Lancer fan fiction since 2013. I also post at Lancer Writers Yahoo Group and the Facebook site Lancer Fanfiction under the name Margaret P (storywriter13), and my completed stories eventually get posted on and

These days I deliberately interweave my stories with earlier tales. If they don't actively link to one of my other stories, they definitely don't conflict with any that have gone before. I'm creating my own little Lancer reality, and I'm having fun.

I'm also improving as a writer, and that is largely due to my wonderful betas, all of whom write themselves. I thoroughly recommend you read the stories of Anna (Starrydiadem), Terri (Doc) and Suzanne. They're above average for fan fiction, professional standard in some cases.

I enjoy hearing from my readers and welcome constructive criticism. If you are going to be critical though, please register with this site and sign in first so I can easily and privately respond.

Thank you to everyone who reads my stories. I trust they bring you as much pleasure reading them as they give me writing them.

Margaret P. (storywriter17 on this site)

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The Ring reviews
Johnny and Murdoch search for a Garrett family heirloom that was stolen by Johnny's stepfather when he ran off with Maria.
Lancer - Rated: T - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 28,117 - Reviews: 21 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 8/11 - Published: 7/25 - Complete
Twelve Days reviews
Eliot Series, No.17: Only twelve days to go. Invitations have gone out for Scott and Katie's wedding at the ranch on Saturday, Oct 12th. Over the next few days Katie, her family and Harlan Garrett will arrive to stay at the hacienda. What could possibly go wrong? There are 12 days but 14 chapters in this story. The last two days are split into how the day started and how it ended.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 49,575 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 4/15 - Published: 3/2 - Complete
The Things I Do reviews
Johnny climbs a tree—tag to 'Lamp in the Wilderness'.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,396 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 12/10/2018 - Complete
Something More reviews
A drabble — tag to 'The Heart of Pony Alice'
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 137 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 12/10/2018 - Complete
A Manner of Speaking reviews
Newcomers to Green River need help from the Lancers and Johnny in particular. (Five chapters and an epilogue. Posting two chapters per week until complete)
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 14,347 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 3/16/2018 - Published: 2/27/2018 - Complete
Family Matters reviews
Eliot Series, No.16: Scott and Katie hope to agree when and where they will marry when they and their families attend the wedding of Katie's cousin in San Francisco. Scott knows he must survive an interview with Katie's father first, but some things are not expected. [Posting 1 chapter per week for 5 weeks]
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 5 - Words: 14,613 - Reviews: 20 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 8/13/2017 - Published: 7/18/2017
Intervention reviews
Johnny Madrid Series—No.3: Sequel to 'Hate': His promises to his mother kept, Johnny prepares to face his growing reputation, but first there is something he wants to know. A short visit is all it should take, but things don't go as planned.**WARNING**This story has grit. Chap 8, 11 and 12 each include a scene that may upset some readers. Note extra warning at the top of Chap 11.
Lancer - Rated: T - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 41,616 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 3 - Updated: 6/2/2017 - Published: 3/12/2017 - Complete
Measured reviews
After they say goodbye to Ben and Catha Cameron (The Measure of a Man) Johnny and Murdoch ride home and talk a little about the past on the way.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,107 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 1 - Published: 5/2/2017 - Complete
Ruffled reviews
Scott is learning that December is a month of many festivals for the Mexican community in California, and some have unexpected traditions. Today is the Day of the Holy Innocents.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,517 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 1 - Published: 12/28/2016 - Complete
Every Father's Right reviews
Eliot Series, No.15: Out of courtesy and in accordance with nineteenth century etiquette, Scott has written to Katie's father. ***Please note this story follows 'Like Moth to a Flame' and must be read in that context. Please also note that no Lancer canon characters actually appear in the story.***
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,058 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 11/21/2016 - Complete
Like Moths to a Flame reviews
Eliot Series, No.14: Scott is worried. Katie returned to her uncle's house in San Francisco immediately after the shoot out in Morro Coyo nearly two weeks ago, and he's heard nothing from her. Now Emily has received a short note that doesn't even mention him.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 20,859 - Reviews: 20 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 11/12/2016 - Published: 10/22/2016 - Complete
Of Mice and Scott Lancer reviews
Eliot Series No.13: It's time for Katie to return to San Francisco. Scott has everything planned so that she'll want to come back to Lancer, but you know what they say: the best laid plans...
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,367 - Reviews: 10 - Follows: 2 - Published: 8/7/2016
Truth or Dare reviews
Johnny Madrid Series—No. 1.1: Johnny and Scott get a little bored spying on Murdoch and decide to play Truth or Dare to pass the time. (Note: I'm belatedly grouping my Johnny back stories into a series. The numbering indicates chronological order. Numbering like 1.1, means it is a story within the same time period of a more substantial story, in this case 'The Beginning'.)
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,478 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/13/2016
Hate reviews
Johnny Madrid Series—No.2: Johnny Madrid is hiring his gun near Santa Fe. It's a decent job. He's happy and earning good money with no thoughts of moving on, but sometimes the unexpected happens and promises need to be kept. Warning: This story contains some bad language, sexual references and violence.
Lancer - Rated: T - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 13,727 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 4/26/2016 - Published: 4/7/2016 - Complete
For the First Time reviews
Drabble: Signing the contract that gave each of the Lancer men one third of the ranch must have been meaningful to all. This drabble recalls the moment through Johnny's eyes.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 143 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 3/4/2016 - Complete
Circumstances reviews
Why didn't Scott visit his father earlier? Did he ever think of him? What was his life like in Boston after he came back from the war? This story stands alone, but readers who have read 'From Highlands to Homecoming' and the Eliot Series will get most out of it.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 6 - Words: 25,821 - Reviews: 12 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 1/13/2016 - Published: 12/9/2015 - Complete
More Important Things Than Money reviews
A Christmas Story: In the lead up to their first Christmas together Johnny learns a lot about Scott and the rest of his new family and reveals a little about himself as well.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,994 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 2 - Published: 12/13/2015 - Complete
Riding In reviews
This short piece was written for Lancer Writers Group POV Challenge. Remember when Johnny rides into town in 'The Kid? See it again through Lucky Morgan's eyes.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 209 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 1 - Published: 11/19/2015 - Complete
Between the Lines reviews
Eliot Series, No.12: Scott shares a letter from his grandfather with Katie.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,633 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8/1/2015 - Complete
Cold Water Helps reviews
Eliot Series, No.11: Loosen your corset a little before you read this. Scott and Johnny are loading a wagon, and Katie and Emily have just come back from a ride. Now what could be interesting about that?
Lancer - Rated: T - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,146 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7/25/2015 - Complete
What Katie Said reviews
Eliot Series, No.10: Emily recalls for Johnny what went on in the milliner's shop before he and Scott arrived in 'Sod's Law', including what was said by Katie and Mary Lou.
Lancer - Rated: T - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,156 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7/18/2015 - Complete
Sod's Law reviews
Eliot Series, No.9: Meeting Katie for lunch always seems to have unexpected ramifications for Scott. This time we're in Green River.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,465 - Reviews: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: 7/11/2015 - Complete
Trust Me reviews
Eliot Series, No.8: This is the second 'Getting to know each other' tale for Katie Eliot's May visit to Lancer. She and Scott are enjoying an authentic Mexican meal in Morro Coyo with Johnny and Emily. Well, maybe 'enjoying' isn't quite the right word. You decide.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,383 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 7/4/2015 - Complete
What Katie Did reviews
Eliot Series, No.7: It's May, and Katie Eliot arrived at Lancer two days ago. Scott is looking forward to this visit being very different from the last one. Join Scott and Katie as they drive between Aggie Conway's place and the Reynolds ranch, home to Connie and Harriet Reynolds (The Visit). This is the first of six short 'getting to know each other' stories.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,082 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6/27/2015 - Complete
How to Stay Alive reviews
Johnny Madrid Series—No.4: A gunfighter does bad things and lets bad things happen. It's all part of a game that some can play better than others. Top gunmen are rarely friends, but they respect each other. This story gives a glimpse of when Day Pardee first met Johnny Madrid.
Lancer - Rated: T - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,783 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/20/2015 - Complete
Permission reviews
Eliot Series, No.6: In accordance with 19th century etiquette, Scott wrote to Katie's father asking his permission to court her. They have kept their understanding secret from family and friends, awaiting for his reply. It is now a full month since Scott wrote. Dr Eliot has a reputation for being a protective father. What does his silence mean?
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 971 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 6/13/2015 - Complete
Letters of Friendship reviews
Eliot Series, No.5 and the Widow Morris Series (Doc): Katie Eliot is among the first to hear Emily and Johnny's good news (Chap 1, by Doc), and of course she replies with enthusiasm (Chap 2, Margaret P.). Dated April 2nd, 1872, Emily's letter is written about 2 weeks after Unfinished Business (Eliot Series) and about 3 weeks after Waiting (Widow Morris Series).
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,681 - Reviews: 4 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 6/9/2015 - Published: 6/8/2015 - Complete
The Only Way to Have a Friend is to Be One reviews
Eliot Series, No.4 and Widow Morris Series (Doc): Emily Morris and Katie Eliot share their thoughts and feelings about Johnny and Scott Lancer. Written by Margaret P. and Doc together, this tale continues the crossover between the Eliot and Widow Morris Series. Chronologically, it is set during the period of 'The Visit', but is arguably better read after 'Unfinished Business'.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,851 - Reviews: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/23/2015 - Complete
Unfinished Business reviews
Eliot Series, No.3: Scott and Katie visit Woodward Gardens in San Francisco. It's amazing what can come out of a whole afternoon together and alone.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,253 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 5/16/2015 - Complete
A Good Night reviews
This story starts where 'Devil's Blessing' (S1/E26) ends. Johnny aims to get Murdoch talking about past trips to the border, but the conversation doesn't go as planned. This story includes details from my earlier stories 'The Beginning' and 'From Highlands to Homecoming', but you don't have to have read those tales to enjoy this one.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,018 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 1 - Published: 5/2/2015 - Complete
He Was Nothing But Trouble reviews
A drabble (100 words including the title—written for Lancer Writers' April Challenge): Jelly is a little grumpy with another member of the Lancer community.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 165 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4/3/2015 - Complete
The Visit reviews
Eliot Series, No.2: Scott is looking forward to the visit of Katie and Beth Eliot, but very little goes to plan. 'The Visit' is the sequel to 'Past Imperfect'. Just to be different, it is also a sequel to 'Names' by Doc, and begins the interweaving of the Widow Morris series (Doc) with the Eliot Series (Margaret P.).
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 5 - Words: 24,101 - Reviews: 12 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 3/30/2015 - Published: 3/5/2015 - Complete
Not a Fool Anymore reviews
What's it like to be at the wrong end of a gun—his gun? WARNING: One instance of the F-word and some may find this story slightly bad taste.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Western/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 409 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 1/10/2015
From Highlands to Homecoming reviews
This back story for Murdoch Lancer starts on the day he leaves Inverness and ends soon after Scott and Johnny come home to Lancer. Its 52 chapters cover all the canon events of Murdoch's life and fill in a few gaps along the way. Chap 53 is a timeline and reference to the TV episodes, but the formatting is lost on this site. Contact me if you are really interested.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 53 - Words: 169,025 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 1/6/2015 - Published: 2/21/2014 - Complete
Like Father Like Son reviews
This Christmas story is the sequel to 'An Early Christmas Present'. It deals with the memories of two brothers and a family likeness.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,731 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 2 - Published: 12/20/2014 - Complete
A Tale of Four Stockings reviews
Christmas 1870 is their first together as a family, and Teresa aims to ensure it's special.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,363 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 12/13/2014 - Complete
Past Imperfect reviews
Eliot Series, No.1: It's early 1872 and the Lancer family are attending the wedding of Jim McIntyre and Alicia Burke. Although a sequel to 'From Highlands to Homecoming', this story stands in its own right as the first of a series. 'Past Imperfect' is essentially a 'Scott' story, but 'Johnny' girls should not despair. He definitely has his moments.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,297 - Reviews: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/6/2014 - Complete
Family Reunion reviews
This is a Lancer family reunion with a difference. Warning: some bad language.
Lancer - Rated: T - English - Drama/Fantasy - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,037 - Reviews: 12 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 11/1/2014 - Published: 10/18/2014
Halloween reviews
Drabble: What scares Harlan Garrett?
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 120 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10/11/2014
What's in a Name? reviews
Not a story but four short poems developed from the names of the Lancer men.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 456 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 5/23/2014 - Complete
Five Facts for Day Pardee reviews
Ever wondered about Day Pardee's background?
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 603 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4/24/2014 - Complete
Good Listener reviews
Drabble: One of Murdoch's sons needs to talk and he finds a good listener.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 116 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 1 - Published: 3/4/2014 - Complete
An Early Christmas Present reviews
Christmas is all about family. This tale is set in the early 1870s after the final episode and stands as a story in its own right, but it has links to my chapter story 'From Highlands to Homecoming'. If possible. I would suggest you read at least up to chapter 3 of H2H. Up to chapter 18 would get you every small reference.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,617 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/4/2014 - Complete
More than Anything God Ever Created reviews
Drabble: The next generation will pay tribute to a man they loved and who loved them by living happy lives. Links to a comment in 'The Highriders' and 'The Homecoming".
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 117 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Published: 3/4/2014 - Complete
Pass the Parcel reviews
Drabble: This drabble in verse depicts the nanny's view of Scott's 5th birthday party.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 119 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 3/1/2014 - Complete
The Face of a Father reviews
Drabble: The title says everything that can be said without spoiling the story.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 113 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 2/25/2014 - Complete
Beautiful Wind reviews
Xenophobia is rife in 1870s California. The Lancer family help their friend, Zhang Longwei.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,350 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 2/23/2014 - Complete
What if? reviews
Vignette: 'What ifs' are keeping both Murdoch and Johnny awake tonight.
Lancer - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,039 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Published: 2/22/2014 - Complete
The Beginning reviews
Johnny Madrid Series—No.1: How Johnny became a gunfighter.
Lancer - Rated: K - English - Western/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,767 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 2 - Published: 2/22/2014 - Complete