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since: 12-11-02, id: 308213, Profile Updated: 06-09-10
country: USA
Author has written 24 stories for Lord of the Rings.

6/9/2010

I have been writing since Christmas of 2002, when I took an original novel idea I had been mulling over for years and set it in Tolkien's world (May the Valar Protect Them). While my writing has improved since then, that story will always be special to me.

The more I read of Tolkien, the more I love his world and his worldview. The movies provided images of costumes and places that helped bring Middle-earth to life, but my first love will always be the books. Elrond is my favorite character, the only one to appear in The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. I especially love writing Elrond and Celebrian together. I primarily write book-verse gap-fillers for Tolkien's works. I write elves the most, for their long lives leave so much room for speculation. I also like to write about Aragorn, the epitome of perseverance. Of the hobbits, I love Bilbo the most. Frodo is much more tragic, and my interest in him lies post-quest.

Imladris series:

A Fire Long Kindled: A three chapter story showing the passion and humor of Elrond and Celebrian's courtship, wedding and decision to conceive a child.
History Lessons: Stories of the First Age told to the twins, who are 12 years old. This is really the story of Elrond.
History Lessons:The Second Age: The adult twins and 12 year old Arwen have an unexpected adventure in the Third Age while hearing stories of the Second Age.
History Lessons: The Third Age: The War of the Ring from Elrond's perspective, with remembrances from earlier years in the Third Age. A melancholy story as the time of the elves draws to a close.
Glorfindel's Begetting Day: The young twins decide to do something special for Glorfindel's begetting day. Farce, fluff and fun follow. But Glorfindel swears its all true.
Glorfindel's Folly: A one chapter humor piece that happens when the twins are adolescents.
The Dwellings of the Dead: a three chapter mystery set during the plague of 1636 of the Third Age, featuring the twins, Glorfindel and Erestor on a scouting expedition to the west.
Quincentenary Comfort: Elrond and a young Estel have a late night conversation, and Elrond receives some unexpected comfort.
The Warrior and the Boy: Short story involving 7 year old Estel
Curious Mind, Noble Heart: A one chapter story starring curious Estel and the irresistible allure of a 'popgun.'
A Lesson in Swordplay: Sixteen year old Estel learns a lesson about more than swordplay from his father.
Call Yourself Thorongil: Aragorn and Gandalf meet for the first time, and Aragorn makes an important decision.
Happily Ever After: The peredhel alone in Middle-earth were granted the choice of their fate, to live forever as the firstborn or to choose to live a mortal life. The story of Arwen, Elladan and Elrohir's choices.

Hunting: My Imladris and Mirkwood series collide in this story set just prior to Celebrian's capture and when Legolas is 9 years old (in my version of Tolkien's world).

Mirkwood Series:

May the Valar Protect Them: The amazing story of Legolas's birth and first two years
Journey's End: Two year old Legolas settling in at home.
Legolas and the Bad Man: Four year old Legolas has an encounter with mud, puppies and a human.
Hunting: Legolas is 9 years old and meets a war party from Imladris
Blizzard: Legolas is now 12 and meets new friends and learns a few things.
The Betrothal: Legolas is 16. Bregolas and Lathron have a serious discussion and Lathron makes his move.
The Set of the Soul: Legolas is 25. Danger draws close to the Woodland Realm, threatening Legolas and his family.

Hobbit Stories:

Refuge: My first attempt at writing. I still wish to write about Frodo's choice to take Arwen's gift and sail. This is not very good, but perhaps one day I'll try again.
The Elf Path: Frodo finds the Elf Path while tramping around the Shire one night.

Other Stories:

Of Greater Worth: Set in the First Age, Celeborn learns of the treachery of the Noldor, and wonders what other secrets Galadriel might be withholding from him.
A Diplomatic Coup: Set in the Second Age, a young Celebrian joins a group of young dwarves celebrating the harvest in Eregion. Celeborn and Galadriel are not amused.

Stories set in Daw's world: "First Celebrations", "Ithilden's Begetting Day", "Eilian's Begetting Day", and "Be Careful What you ask for" were all written as birthday gifts to Daw the Minstrel, a dear friend I would never have known were it not for fanfiction. These stories can be found at Stories of Arda.

Thank you to all who have read. I am grateful that people like to read the stories as much as I like to write them.

My stories are also published at Stories of Arda.

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1. Happily Ever After » reviews
Sometimes Happily Ever After takes time. A story of the peredhil, and the consequences of the choices they must make.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 26,227 - Reviews: 45 - Updated: 5-17-08 - Published: 5-7-08 - Elrohir/Elladan & Elrond - Complete
2. A Lesson in Swordplay reviews
Sixteen year old Estel learns a lesson about more than swordplay from his father. An early birthday gift for Radbooks.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,530 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 5-2-08 - Aragorn & Elrond - Complete
3. The Elf Path reviews
Frodo finds The Elf Path while tramping about the Shire one night. For Shirebound's birthday.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,767 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 3-29-08 - Frodo B. - Complete
4. The Set of the Soul » reviews
Danger draws close to the Woodland Realm, threatening young Legolas and his family. Chapter 2 written by Daw the Minstrel - a get well present to me and a Happy Birthday to Dot!
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,800 - Reviews: 22 - Updated: 2-24-08 - Published: 2-11-07 - Legolas - Complete
5. The Dwellings of the Dead » reviews
The lands of the Dunedain of Cardolan are ravaged by war and plague. On a scouting expedition, Elrohir and Glorfindel discover that there is more to the decimated landscape than meets the eye. For the Karenator, for her birthday.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Mystery - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,876 - Reviews: 20 - Updated: 1-14-07 - Published: 11-22-06 - Elrohir/Elladan & Glorfindel - Complete
6. History Lessons: The Third Age » reviews
The events of the War of the Ring as seen from Elrond's perspective, with remembrances into the earlier years of the Third Age. Ch. 18: The Ringbearers take the Straight Road. Elrond is reunited with Celebrian, and Gandalf's mission is completed. Story
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 18 - Words: 149,624 - Reviews: 161 - Updated: 9-24-06 - Published: 7-3-05 - Elrond & Arwen U. - Complete
7. Of Greater Worth reviews
Celeborn learns of the treachery of the Noldor, and wonders what other secrets Galadriel might be withholding from him. A little First Age conflict for Perelleth, on her birthday
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,673 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 8-10-06 - Galadriel & Celeborn - Complete
8. A Diplomatic Coup reviews
In honor of Bodkin's birthday. A young Celebrian joins a group of young dwarves celebrating the harvest in Eregion. Celeborn and Galadriel are not amused.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,276 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 7-30-06 - Celeborn & Galadriel - Complete
9. Refuge reviews
Set in Minas Tirith after the war. Frodo struggles with the aftermath of the Ring's Destruction and receives unexpected help from the wise.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,702 - Reviews: 23 - Updated: 6-22-06 - Published: 1-2-03 - Frodo B. & Arwen U. - Complete
10. Glorfindel's Begetting Day reviews
Gywnhyffar asked for the young twins doing something special for Glorfindel's begetting day. Farce, fluff and fun follow. But Glorfindel swears its all true. Happy Birthday, Gwyn!
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,308 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 6-10-06 - Glorfindel & Elrohir/Elladan - Complete
11. Call Yourself Thorongil reviews
For my favorite Ranger's birthday. No, not Aragorn... Meckinock, his bard. Aragorn and Gandalf meet for the first time and have a little chat.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,069 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 5-26-06 - Aragorn & Gandalf - Complete
12. Quincentenary Comfort reviews
A birthday gift for Paranoidangel. Elrond and Estel have a late night conversation, and Elrond receives some unexpected comfort.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,139 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 5-4-06 - Elrond & Aragorn - Complete
13. The Betrothal reviews
A gift for Dot on her birthday. Bregolas and Lathron talk, then Lathron finds his courage and makes his move
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,393 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 2-26-06 - Legolas - Complete
14. Legolas and the Bad Man reviews
What do you get when you mix a four year old elfling, mud, puppies, and an encounter with someone he does not expect? A birthday present Happy Birthday, Karri!
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,553 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 2-21-06 - Legolas - Complete
15. A Fire Long Kindled » reviews
He loved her from their first meeting in Imladris in the mid part of the Second Age, yet 1500 years would pass before they were wed. What prompted Elrond and Celebrian to finally marry? Did they always wish for children? A love story
Lord of the Rings - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 15,428 - Reviews: 23 - Updated: 12-14-05 - Published: 12-12-05 - Elrond - Complete
16. Curious Mind, Noble Heart reviews
Young Estel learns that curiosity can harm more than the cat. Written for the April 2005 Woodelves Challenge
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,340 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 4-26-05 - Aragorn & Elrohir/Elladan - Complete
17. Blizzard! » reviews
Legolas makes new friends, some bad choices, learns to handle conflict, and remembers why he loves his family one MidWinter's Day. This story is dedicated to Karri, and her fluffling challenges.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 18,102 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 3-27-05 - Legolas & Gandalf - Complete
18. Glorfindel's Folly reviews
Glorfindel seeks to brighten Erestor's spirits. A bit of fluff, for Blue and Nancy because it was a mandate.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,721 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 2-20-05 - Glorfindel & Elrohir/Elladan - Complete
19. History Lessons: The Second Age » reviews
In 253 of the Third Age, the children of Elrond have an adventure of their own while hearing tales of the Second Age from those who lived then. Featuring: Elrond, Glorfindel, Elrohir, Elladan, Celebrian, Arwen, Celeborn, Galadriel, Erestor.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 28 - Words: 197,213 - Reviews: 304 - Updated: 12-23-04 - Published: 11-16-03 - Elrond & Elrohir/Elladan - Complete
20. The Warrior and the Boy reviews
A little birthday vignette written last spring for LOTR lover. I just realized it was never posted here. Please enjoy this little story.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,654 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 8-10-04 - Aragorn & Glorfindel - Complete
21. Hunting » reviews
Story Complete Nine year old Legolas is learning to track and hunt in the safety of the realm of his father; while across the Anduin in the Misty Mountains, a patrol from Imladris is tracking a large party of Orcs. Adventures occur when realms collide.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 52,729 - Reviews: 138 - Updated: 4-4-04 - Published: 1-2-04 - Legolas & Elrohir/Elladan - Complete
22. History Lessons » reviews
History Lessons for the First Age end with the destruction of the Silmarilli and the final destruction of Beleriand Elrond gains some new insights.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Angst/Adventure - Chapters: 24 - Words: 179,059 - Reviews: 627 - Updated: 10-25-03 - Published: 4-13-03 - Elrond & Elrohir/Elladan - Complete
23. Journey's End » reviews
This story is the sequel to 'May the Valar Protect them', and shows little 'Legles', Tathiel, Earundra and Tinania settling in at home, and Thranduil becoming father to his son.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 45,194 - Reviews: 205 - Updated: 7-5-03 - Published: 5-8-03 - Legolas - Complete
24. May the Valar protect them » reviews
This is the story of Legolas and the amazing circumstances set around his birth and early life. Features Legolas, Thranduil and a cast of original characters from Greenwood and beyond.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 30 - Words: 137,617 - Reviews: 493 - Updated: 3-16-03 - Published: 12-29-02 - Legolas - Complete
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