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Author has written 36 stories for Lord of the Rings, and Silmarillion. Jen Littlebottom is the alter ego of a mysterious Engineer Lady who is probably too old for this kind of thing. She is, as some might have already guessed, a dwarf (no relation to you-know-who, though). Both Jen and her real-life counterpart enjoy reading and writing fantasy and science fiction, music, travelling, history, and sciencey things, especially the type of sciencey things that go 'boom'. (Ah, the things you learn in Uni. The number of ways I know to blow things up is _scary_) The main difference between them is that Jen has a beard and is allowed to carry an axe in public. Apparently that's still illegal in good 'ole England. Rant of the Week/Month/Whatever: If you really think that there's no other way for you to come up with a plot other than to put a new character in the story, then you have the imagination of a goldfish. And if you still think that putting a woman in the Fellowship is in any way original you have the IQ of one, too. If you really want to write OC romance, why not utilize the many 'empty spots' in Tolkien canon? For example: Legolas has a mother, obviously, but she is never named or mentioned. You're already half-way out of the Mary Sue trap because the person you are writing about exists in canon. She's just a blank slate. You can invent for her a name, a personality, a history - and yet remain perfectly within canon. Almost as good are characters like Lothiriel. She marries Eomer, and is the daughter of Prince Imrahil, but other than that - nada. That's even ignoring the fact that there are perfectly good canon couples out there if you want to write romance... Yes, I realise that none of them involve Legolas. Deal. | |||||||||
1. Who Watches the WatchStones? reviewsAfter leaving Gondor and the name 'Thorongil' behind, Aragorn runs into some interesting folk in the Drúadan Forest. (Standalone ficlet)Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 791 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 5-31-04 - Aragorn & Aragorn2. Walking in Legend » reviewsThe world has changed... The One Ring was destroyed at the end of the Last Alliance, but not all is well with the Third Age. Rohan and Gondor at war, Aragorn as King of Arthedain, and much more. Plus Faramir, Eowyn, Eomer, Halbarad, Denethor, and moreLord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 7,174 - Reviews: 83 - Updated: 4-30-04 - Published: 2-1-04 - Faramir & Eowyn3. The Key » reviewsAt the beginning of the Fourth Age, old enemies forge new alliances, and not all that was buried remains lost.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Supernatural - Chapters: 10 - Words: 11,416 - Reviews: 35 - Updated: 4-30-04 - Published: 5-21-03 - Faramir4. Voices of The Forgotten reviewsThe story of the Queens of Gondor... in their own words. (drabble collection)Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,911 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 3-6-045. Fortress of Stars reviewsA tale of Osgiliath, of plague, of the death of Kings and of the choices they must make. (Tarondor)Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 601 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 2-22-046. Salt and Steel reviewsMaeglin thinks that the Nirnaeth was poorly named.Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 404 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 2-12-047. Unneeded » reviewsMahtan has no interest in dwarves. Really. Written because anyone who had to suffer through being Feanor's father-in-law deserves a little more attention. ( Gimli)Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - General/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,931 - Reviews: 24 - Updated: 2-12-04 - Published: 1-20-048. Daughter of Dol Amroth » reviewsWhat was Finduilas really like? Surely the mother of Boromir and Faramir could not have been just any simpering maid. Thus I present a Finduilas of a different kind...Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - General/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,413 - Reviews: 28 - Updated: 2-7-04 - Published: 10-3-03 - Faramir & Boromir9. A Huntress and a Lady » reviewsPerhaps 'tis better to be fondly remembered by but one creature in all of Arda, then let History do with your memory what it will. The life of Haleth, daughter of Haldad, and that of the people who bore her name...Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,204 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 2-1-04 - Published: 4-23-0310. Woman of Secret Shadow reviewsFrom Tol-in-Gaurhoth she flew... a Thuringwethil vignette. Implied (and quite onesided) ThuriMelkor. For Nicole.Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 378 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 1-12-0411. Traitor reviewsTraitor, they call him. SauronMorgoth pairing, written for the Mathoms challenge for A. Vulgerweed. Merry Yule!Silmarillion - Rated: M - English - Horror/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 440 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 12-27-0312. Blackberries in Lossarnach reviewsEveryone was young once. An young apprentice healer by the name of Ioreth meets some unusual travellers.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 995 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 7-8-03 - Aragorn13. Freefall reviewsCrossover with Ayn Rand's 'The Fountainhead'. Maglor meets a certain young architect. For Joan.Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 787 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 6-16-0314. Song of Spring reviewsA conversation between Aulë and Yavanna, written as poetry.Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 181 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 6-3-0315. Confessions of a Queen Downfallen reviewsHere lie the last words of Tar-Míriel, by some called Ar-Zimraphel, last, and least Queen of Númenor.Silmarillion - Rated: M - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 703 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-31-0316. Lindórë reviewsAll through her life, he has been there. As faint a presence as the breeze through the Mellryn, as constant as the rising of the sun. Arwen, and a mysterious guest.Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - Angst/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 679 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 5-29-0317. Carnevaitë reviewsAmarië sees red.Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 161 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 5-29-0318. Simbelmynë reviewsAnother song of Rohan, this one more romantic and tragic.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 124 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 5-28-0319. Galwyn was a Shieldmaiden reviewsA Rohirric drinking song. Some sexual references.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Poetry/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 214 - Reviews: 29 - Published: 5-27-03 - Eowyn20. Swansong reviewsA poem of Alqualondë, the song of the slain.Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 192 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 5-27-0321. The Sinking of Númenor reviewsThe real reason Númenor was sunk, and, on a related theme, why there are no Fae in Middle-earth. Contains bizarre humour, angry Valar, and a sheep.Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,803 - Reviews: 39 - Published: 5-20-0322. Helcanyérë reviewsA poem about the crossing of the Helcaraxë.Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - General/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 282 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-19-0323. Chieftain of the House of the Golden Flower reviewsWas there one Glorfindel, or two? The Mystery is revealed, in this ficlet written especially for AW. (Happy Birthday, Blue Elf!)Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 831 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 5-19-0324. Swordmaiden reviewsIn which Éowyn is more than she seems. Ever since Eorl, the Rohirrim have sworn to aid and protect their allies, the people of Gondor. It all depends on your definition of 'aid and protect'. Weird, somewhat AU.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 814 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 5-12-03 - Eowyn & Faramir25. Annael's Gift reviewsThe thoughts of Tuor's foster-father, Annael, on his return from the Nirnaeth.Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 525 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-11-0326. Blue Mushrooms for All! reviewsInsanity, sadly, is not a genre, so humor will have to do. Legolas/Varda, in Valinor, with guest appearences by various Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits and Gods. Strange humour and british spellings ahoy!Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Humor/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 891 - Reviews: 33 - Published: 5-9-0327. The Most Interesting Adventures of Maeluiwen » reviewsIntroducing The Most Interesting Adventures of Maeluiwen, Warrior Princess, a Story of Some Small Merit, But Which May be of Interest to Certain Persons. Concerning a Most Tragic Romance and also Some Boobies.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,324 - Reviews: 79 - Updated: 5-8-03 - Published: 4-1-0328. One day in Ithilien » reviewsHaving Legolas as a neighbour is not as fun as some might expect. Faramir deals with wives, daughters, Elves, and 'all good beasts'Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/General - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,580 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 5-6-03 - Published: 5-4-03 - Faramir & Legolas29. Of Stone and Song reviewsA friendship piece, set in the Fourth Age. The ways of Dwarves are strange to Legolas - 'tis like trying to understand stone with song.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 925 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 5-1-03 - Legolas & Gimli30. The Thrush Who Saved Laketown reviewsThe story of the death of Smaug - from a different perspective. Written for the HASA New Members Challenge.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,754 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 4-27-03 - Bilbo B.31. Fire and Music reviewsA companion to Flame and Shadow - there are, after all, two sides to every story, and this is hers.Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - Romance/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 397 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-21-0332. Better than Gold reviewsA snapshot of life after war - and the story of Legolas' true love...Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 585 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 4-17-03 - Legolas & Gimli33. The Tale of Amroth and Nimrodel » reviewsThe sad tale of Amroth, last King of Lorien, and Nimrodel. A tragic romance that stretches over two thousand years, from Lorien to the sea...Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,760 - Reviews: 19 - Updated: 4-12-03 - Published: 3-20-0334. Flame and Shadow reviewsThe Maiar are used to waiting. (Featuring Gandalf)Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - General/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 427 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 3-20-0335. Unexpected reviewsEowyn's thoughts, on the morn of a very special day. Sometimes the world is both unfair and unexpected. AULord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Angst/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 531 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 3-15-03 - Eowyn36. Finduilas' Dance reviewsSoon after Faramir's birth, Finduilas returns to her family in Dol Amroth. Slight angst.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 855 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 3-14-03
