I'm currently writing Song of the Shadow, the first book in what I hope to make a fantasy trilogy. (To see more about the plot, visit this post and scroll down.) The other two books will be named Shadows in the Dark and Until the Shadows Flee Away. My problem is that I don't have a nameContinue reading "Help me name the “Shadow Trilogy”!"
Sunshine Blogger Award
If you haven't yet found the Middle-earth Reflections blog, you are missing out. It's run by the wonderful Olga Polomoshnova, a couple of whose essays I've been proud to reprint in my Tolkien magazine The Ivy Bush. Olga has nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award! Thank you very much; I'm honoured! The rules: –Continue reading "Sunshine Blogger Award"
TWT: On Éowyn and accusations of sexism
I've been a member of TheOneRing.net's forums for several years. We've had a lot of good discussions on anything from distaste for the Hobbit films to a chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Lord of the Rings. In one of the recent threads on that topic - the one on "The Steward and the King", to be exact -Continue reading "TWT: On Éowyn and accusations of sexism"
TWT: Who in Middle-earth is Queen Berúthiel?
Gandalf's reference to the cats of Queen Berúthiel in Fellowship is possibly one of the most cryptic broken references in the entire Lord of the Rings. The story seems to be non-existent - there is no chapter on it in the History of Middle-earth series, or even in Unfinished Tales. However, it does exist; it's just veryContinue reading "TWT: Who in Middle-earth is Queen Berúthiel?"
My old writing (definitely not melodramatic)
When I was thirteen, I wrote my first Lord of the Rings fanfiction. It was called Romenna: A Tale of Middle-earth, and it was a Tenth Walker story (where an original character joins the Fellowship). I just rediscovered this *ahem* incredibly well-written story and I will share the ending with you in a couple minutes. Just let meContinue reading "My old writing (definitely not melodramatic)"
T(W)WT: The Other Faramir
I got sick on Thanksgiving Monday, and so of course I missed TWT yesterday. I have to confess it literally never crossed my mind all day Tuesday, I was so tired. But I skipped last week too, so I'm making up for it today with a Tuesdays (Wednesdays) with Tolkien post. I discovered the coolestContinue reading "T(W)WT: The Other Faramir"
Q&A Tag
Yay! A tag! I was tagged by Luke Hartman, whose blog you should check out: writing, music, Narnia, LOTR, Doctor Who... you should be convinced by now. Anyways. The rules are standard: -Tag the blogger(s) who have nominated you -Answer the questions you were given -Nominate 10 bloggers -Write out your 10 questions -Let them knowContinue reading "Q&A Tag"
TWT: My new favourite character
My favourite LOTR character has been Aragorn ever since I was twelve and had a crush on him. I never thought that would change (and he's still my favourite movie character), but I have a new favourite from the books. They say practically-perfect characters are flat and boring and prissy and hateful, butContinue reading "TWT: My new favourite character"
It’s here!
Looking for the real ultimate Tolkien quiz? Are you tired of Tolkien quizzes that claim to be “the ultimate”, “the best”, “the hardest”, then deliver questions like “What does the J.R.R. stand for”? If so, this is the book for you. Test your Tolkien knowledge with hundreds of questions ranging from “Peregrin Took” (super-easy) toContinue reading "It’s here!"
No Tuesdays with Tolkien this week…
I'm up to my ears in Tolkien trivia right now thanks to Aratar, Peredhil, and Halflings, and have no time to spare for a blog post. Next week, tune in to discover whoever could have replaced Aragorn as my favourite Lord of the Rings character! *cue shrieks of shock* (I couldn't resist "shrieks of shock". I'm sorry.Continue reading "No Tuesdays with Tolkien this week…"
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