Westel
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since: 11-12-06, id: 1164688, Profile Updated: 05-17-11
country: USA
Author has written 34 stories for Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, StarTrek: The Original Series, StarTrek: The Next Generation, and Emergency.

Not putting in too much - food for the flamers - just wanted to say how much fun it is to write and have some really great folks read my stuff, actually take time to comment on it! Even criticism is great when it's meant to help. I've met some really lovely people on this site.

You can tell what my loves are by reading my stories and poems. There are others, but as I don't write them very well, I won't list them here. Let's just say I enjoy mostly the writings of authors of previous generations, and TV shows of my youth. You could say I feel out of place in our current culture - the writing helps that, where I can disappear within the worlds of Tolkien and others. I love C.S. Lewis, too, but like I said previously, I have not ventured into that genre. I think elecktrum has intimated me (that's a compliment)!

Great forum for writers.

Westel


1. The Long Road » reviews
Sam Gamgee and Bill the Pony have been companions since Bree. They were separated once. Now it seems they must be separated again.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,319 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 4-28-12 - Published: 4-17-12 - Samwise G.
2. Empty Spaces » reviews
The first 5-yr mission over, Nogura seeks to manipulate Kirk into a pseudo-diplomatic job, banking on his record to draw new additions to the Federation. But Kirk has other ideas - darker and more dangerous.
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 67,392 - Reviews: 22 - Updated: 9-17-08 - Published: 2-16-08 - J. Kirk & L. McCoy - Complete
3. An Untold Tale reviews
An unknown age and an unlikely meeting. A tale from far into the future - or is it from far into the past?
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,506 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 7-12-08 - Complete
4. The Stargazer » reviews
What seems like an accident to some may appear as prophecy to others, especially when the planet and its visitors are unknown to each other, and Starfleet is very far away.
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 8 - Words: 34,744 - Reviews: 18 - Updated: 2-16-08 - Published: 2-8-08 - J. Kirk & Spock - Complete
5. Living » reviews
What do we live for? What's real, and vital to us? Sometimes it takes a trip into the surreal to show us what is truly precious. Rated T for graphic scenes.
Emergency - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 10,963 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 2-15-08 - Published: 2-13-08 - Complete
6. Just Such times reviews
When we suffer loss, words of comfort can sometimes get in the way. But when silently shared with a friend, words can become unnecessary.
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 677 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 1-26-08 - Spock & J. Kirk - Complete
7. The Journey reviews
There are other sentient beings on the Enterprise. Some of them believe themselves superior to the giant race who nest there - some want only to explore and find out just who these giants really are.
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,168 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 1-26-08 - Complete
8. Discoveries reviews
An after-holiday tale of the early days just before the first five-year mission, when Spock discovers something about himself and McCoy about the new science officer.
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,322 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 1-26-08 - Spock & L. McCoy - Complete
9. In the Eye of the Beholder » reviews
Ensign Chekov is sent to a non-Federation pleasure planet to investigate mysterious disappearances of clientele. What he finds is not only shocking, but may possibly leave him very dead.
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 12,116 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 1-26-08 - Published: 1-12-08 - P. Chekov - Complete
10. A Joy Fulfilled reviews
A special day, a wedding day, and everyone is there, as John Gage walks down the aisle.
Emergency - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 797 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 1-12-08 - Complete
11. The Job reviews
A slightly different perspective on a familiar story, by a not-quite-human observer and participant.
Emergency - Rated: K - English - Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,510 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1-12-08 - Complete
12. The Promise reviews
Partners know what it is to make promises that last beyond life, beyond death.
Emergency - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,175 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 1-10-08 - Complete
13. You Crazy Vulcan reviews
The doctor's thoughts during a lonely night's vigil for one Vulcan Science Officer.
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 218 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 1-10-08 - L. McCoy & Spock - Complete
14. Unfamiliar Ground reviews
Pavel Chekov, new to the Enterprise, can do nothing right in the captain's eyes. And why does Kirk, in moments of fatigue, call the young ensign "Gary"?
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,803 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 1-9-08 - P. Chekov & J. Kirk
15. The Pitch reviews
Rejected pitch for episode for Star Trek, Original Series. The buzz is that the author salvaged it out of a deep-space dumpster, but details are fuzzy. Pure silliness!
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 560 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 1-9-08 - Complete
16. The Grey Havens » reviews
Many stories have portrayed the reunion of Sam and Frodo on that white shore, but only Sam knows what really happened when he arrived, and who was waiting there for him when he stepped onto shore.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 21,691 - Reviews: 15 - Updated: 1-2-08 - Published: 12-3-07 - Samwise G. & Frodo B. - Complete
17. Nicknames reviews
Do we put away nicknames when we grow up?
StarTrek: The Next Generation - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,874 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1-1-08 - Complete
18. Full Circle reviews
Pavel realized, dimly, that this was the victory cry of a hunter species. And he was the prey…
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,293 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-22-07 - P. Chekov - Complete
19. Family » reviews
The Enterprise captain and crew, responding to a Priority One call, find more than they had bargained for on the ancient mining planet.
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 26,491 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 12-22-07 - Uhura - Complete
20. The Dream reviews
The object of her dreams came to mind, and she smiled to herself as she planned how she would place it forever in her view on that plain piece of muslin…
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 676 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-22-07 - Uhura - Complete
21. Never Too Heavy reviews
Han spends a long winter night trying to keep an injured Luke alive, alone with his thoughts, his feelings, and his memories and begins to make some discoveries about himself.
Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,420 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 12-22-07 - Han S. & Luke S. - Complete
22. There is No Death reviews
He reached up to his neck, touching the clasp of his robe and hood which were thrown back on his shoulders, then down to his waist, where his lightsaber rested comfortably on his hip.
Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,318 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-20-07 - Luke S.
23. Changes reviews
Merry is too young to understand that not all big boys can be trusted.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 19,668 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 11-23-07 - Frodo B. & Meriadoc B. - Complete
24. Starship reviews
No longer able to contain his anger, rage at the Kadrahn ruler's insensitivity and rigidity consumed him at last in a pulsar of barelycontained fury.
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,919 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 11-18-07 - L. McCoy - Complete
25. Growing Pains reviews
Luke struggles with what Vader told him about their relationship on Bespin. He must also come to terms with his feelings for Leia.
Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,598 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 11-18-07 - Luke S. & Leia O. - Complete
26. The Gardner's Hand reviews
Rose reached behind her and put her hand under a folded blanket, pulling out an old lapdesk. Do you recognize this?
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,924 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 11-18-07 - Samwise G. & Rosie C. - Complete
27. What Needs Looking After reviews
Sam is growing up, but his Gaffer is having trouble recognizing it.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 17,845 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 11-12-07 - Samwise G. & Frodo B. - Complete
28. To Tarry Yet Awhile reviews
Frodo knows more than Gandalf believes.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 306 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 11-5-07 - Gandalf & Frodo B. - Complete
29. Time Will Tell reviews
Bilbo and Gandalf speak candidly to each other on the way West. Vignette in the BSF Series.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 492 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-29-07 - Bilbo B. & Gandalf - Complete
30. HOLD ON reviews
My voice a frantic plea among the flames.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 422 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 10-23-07 - Samwise G. - Complete
31. RIVERS AND WILLOWS » reviews
But the figures didn't answer. They began to fade, and with them went the song, and the smell of the Brandywine, and Frodo found himself at last standing utterly alone. Rated K plus for some disturbing scenes.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 13,100 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 10-22-07 - Published: 10-3-07 - Frodo B. & Bilbo B. - Complete
32. Lullaby for Frodo reviews
An old nursery song
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 101 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 10-9-07 - Frodo B.
33. First Night reviews
2nd of the BSF Series Sam breathed deeply, savoring the wildness of the night that mirrored his own turbulent feelings, and looked up at the stars.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 705 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 9-13-07 - Samwise G. - Complete
34. Dappled Shadows and Flagstone Floors » reviews
First in the BilboFrodoSam series. For those apparently few who still read FrodoBilboSam stories.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 25,990 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 8-28-07 - Frodo B. & Bilbo B.