| Larner |
Author has written 40 stories for Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter. I've been a special education teacher for far too many years, with a primary interest in working with the blind. Right now, however, I'm working with developmentally delayed adults living in the community, as the politics of education have become increasingly troublesome in the past few years; and I wonder if I'll go back to teaching at this point. I first read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings when I was thirteen and fourteen years old, back in the early sixties. I fell in love with Aragorn then, and became Tolkien-obsessed fairly easily, an obsession the release of the PJ movies re-awoke with a vengeance. I've been writing Tolkien Fanfiction for the past four years, and still find it rewarding and therapeutic. My works have been nominated for awards in several different venues at this point, and have earned a fair amount of honor, for which I'm grateful. I write mostly Frodo-centric stories, although I've written stories featuring all of the members of the Fellowship, although so far Boromir has barely figured in what I've written so far, I'm sorry to say. I usually write as close to book-canon as I can, although I do look at the aspects of Frodo's recovery that I feel Tolkien rather glossed over. I prefer to write pathos to pure angst, although you'll also find humor tucked in here and there, even in my most pathos-ridden works. Hope you don't mind! But there are a few AUs as well, well marked. My first work, For Eyes to See as Can, was directly inspired by the work of Lindelea, particularly her A Small and Passing Thing. From there I've just sort of gone on. My favorite authors are Chip of Dale, Lindelea, Shirebound, Dreamflower, Grey Wonderer, Fiondil, Bodkin, Baylor, Radbooks, Alassiel, Annmarwalk, Imhiriel, and several others, as I see the list is becoming rather unwieldy at the moment. I read mostly Hobbit-centered stories, although not exclusively. I post on several different sites, including Henneth-Annun.org, StoriesOfArda.com, TolkienFanFiction.net, and West-of-the-Moon.org. My other obsessions include reading, writing, artwork, crocheting, disabilities advocacy, and the West Memphis Three case (see www.wm3.org to learn why). And don't be surprised to find stories with some of these obsessions mirrored in them here and there in my collections. Anyway, thanks for looking me up, and I hope you'll give my older works a look as well as my newer ones. | |||||||||
1. Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil » reviewsA second collection for my shorter stories.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 69 - Words: 126,313 - Reviews: 84 - Updated: 10-28-09 - Published: 11-19-06 - Aragorn2. Moments in Time » reviewsTo be a repository for one chapter stories that will escape from time to time. Rated for the probability some stories will deal with feelings on death, relationships, suicide, and so on.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - General/Friendship - Chapters: 96 - Words: 311,890 - Reviews: 91 - Updated: 10-27-09 - Published: 8-15-05 - Frodo B.3. In Empty Lands » reviewsTo reflect the experiences of the Fellowship, mostly as seen through the eyes of Boromir, son of Denethor. Title taken from the lament sung by Aragorn and Legolas as Boromir's funeral boat is committed to Rauros Falls and the river.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 46,789 - Reviews: 37 - Updated: 10-12-09 - Published: 10-27-08 - Boromir4. A Treasure Restored reviewsFor some years Faramir of Gondor has had in his possession two books that had apparently come to Gondor from the far north, and now he believes they should go to the new King, perhaps as a wedding gift of sorts.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,863 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 7-30-09 - Faramir & Aragorn - Complete5. Or Perchance, When the Last Little Star » reviewsLynessë of Dol Amroth's mother has ambition for her daughter, who after all is no longer a young girl. But will the silver gown be enough to attract the attention of a lord worthy of Lynessë? A tale that is continuing to grow in the telling to my consLord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 42,460 - Reviews: 44 - Updated: 7-28-09 - Published: 12-31-08 - Faramir & Denethor6. Between Green Door and Gold Ring » reviewsTo be a repository for Bilbo-centered stories set in the years before Frodo came to Bag End to become the heir to the Master of Bag End.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 14,667 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 7-12-09 - Published: 8-10-08 - Bilbo B.7. Passover and Pilgrimage » reviewsFor those who knew Frodo Baggins, the new series of memorials within Ithilien bring the desire to follow the path he once took.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 17,425 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 6-23-09 - Published: 6-10-09 - Samwise G. & Meriadoc B.8. Reconsiderations reviewsAs he prepares to face Voldemort the last time, Harry has final thoughts on those he'd always thought of as his enemies.Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Family/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 316 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-14-09 - Harry P. & Petunia D. - Complete9. Might Have Beens » reviewsWho knows what might have happened if only one element had been changed? A collection of AU stories.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 18,737 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 5-18-09 - Published: 4-21-07 - Frodo B.10. Stirring Rings » reviewsFive were sent to counsel and cajole: one sought to rule. The making and breaking of Wizards.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 26 - Words: 146,179 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 4-26-09 - Published: 8-29-06 - Saruman & Gandalf11. Only a Second or Two » reviewsA series of drabbles for the 2009 Back to Middle Earth Month challengesLord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 31 - Words: 4,757 - Reviews: 32 - Updated: 3-30-09 - Published: 3-5-09 - Frodo B. - Complete12. The Wind Changes » reviewsIt is March 15th, 3019, and those who had comprised the Fellowship of the Ring find that the scent of despair can be dispersed by a shift in the winds of the world. Written for the LOTR-Community-Gfic "Ides of March" challenge.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,220 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-17-09 - Peregrin T. & Samwise G. - Complete13. The Tenant from Staddle » reviewsGondor and Arnor granted Frodo and Sam lands held in the King's name for their maintenance. Now a farmer formerly from Staddle must have permission from the Lord Iorhael.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 37 - Words: 248,956 - Reviews: 37 - Updated: 1-17-09 - Published: 10-21-06 - Frodo B.14. Wherever the Prompt Might Lead » reviewsA series of ficlets for the HASA 2008 Advent Calendar, with a new element daily. bottle, wharf, violin, moon, monkey, fork, hole, lock, sheet, pendant, crystal, cookie, letter, money, tail, chair, bread, seed, peach, snow, rope, boat, baggage, candleLord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 25 - Words: 8,046 - Reviews: 32 - Updated: 12-25-08 - Published: 12-2-08 - Complete15. Anxiety reviewsIt's Ginny Weasley's first year at Hogwarts, and one of her brothers doesn't appear to have made the Hogwarts Express.Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,754 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 12-23-08 - Ginny W. & Hannah A. - Complete16. The First Snowfall of the Season reviewsThe Valar offer Frodo Baggins a special dream as a midwinter gift one year.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,924 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 12-22-08 - Frodo B. & Samwise G. - Complete17. Not Gonna Happens » reviewsThe Lord of the Rings meets Jasper Fforde? A collection of stories that haven't happened, thank Eru.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - General/Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 20,436 - Reviews: 14 - Updated: 10-5-08 - Published: 3-20-0718. Unnatural Appetites? reviewsSome remarks made in the marketplace have left Frodo in a fury, and Aragorn seeks to set those who made them right....Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,948 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 10-1-08 - Frodo B. & Aragorn19. The Keys of the Realm » reviewsThe Battle of the Pelennor is over, and now the folk of Minas Tirith must deal with the aftermath. Now the Keeper of the Keys watches the changes happen, finding himself preparing for the Return of the King to Gondor. CompleteLord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 7 - Words: 26,297 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 5-31-08 - Published: 5-12-08 - Aragorn & Faramir20. The Farewell in Gondor » reviewsAU--What if Frodo hadn't accompanied Sam, Merry, and Pippin back to the Shire--if the other Hobbits had become convinced it would be better he remain by Aragorn's side and had so convinced him? A look at how it MIGHT have played out.... Now complete.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 18,359 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 3-9-08 - Published: 2-21-08 - Samwise G. & Frodo B. - Complete21. The King's Commission » reviewsThe King seeks to do a memorial for the Pheriannath. But how to get a likeness of Frodo Baggins? Rated for careful discussions of incest and pedophilia and for character deaths. Now complete.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 81 - Words: 395,887 - Reviews: 127 - Updated: 2-10-08 - Published: 12-5-04 - Aragorn & Frodo B. - Complete22. A Maid Waiting » reviewsSome who came to Minas Tirith did so in hopes of pursuing a larger ambition. For Systerien of Dor en Ernil and Ivormil of Lossarnach, to find themselves in the presence of the King Returned served to put those ambitions into perspective. CompleteLord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/General - Chapters: 10 - Words: 55,084 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 12-17-07 - Published: 11-20-07 - Aragorn - Complete23. Seasonal Help reviewsWhen a small epidemic hits, some seasonal help is in order.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,914 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 12-6-07 - Aragorn & Frodo B. - Complete24. The Coin's Other Face reviewsA companion piece to He Who Would Have All. How Frodo and Sam experience the Seven Deadly Sins. A birthday gift for Dreamflower.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,518 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-4-07 - Frodo B. & Samwise G. - Complete25. He who Would Have All reviewsLotho SackvilleBaggins, in the year 1390 S.R., is already much given to the Seven Deadly Sins.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,329 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-28-07 - Frodo B. - Complete26. Second Mum » reviewsThere were two Hobbitesses who saw Frodo Baggins as their son. This is the story of the second mother. Now complete.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 13 - Words: 106,860 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 6-9-07 - Published: 5-2-07 - Frodo B. - Complete27. Go Out in Joy » reviewsWhat if Frodo had decided not to sail to Tol Eressea, and his family showed he hadn't hidden he was fading? AU Now complete.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 12 - Words: 61,505 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 3-18-07 - Published: 2-28-07 - Frodo B. & Samwise G. - Complete28. Reunion » reviewsThe day came when Samwise Gamgee was finally free to seek out his beloved Master again. Now complete.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 18 - Words: 81,781 - Reviews: 16 - Updated: 9-28-06 - Published: 5-17-06 - Samwise G. & Frodo B. - Complete29. Trials and Tribulation » reviewsSomeone thinks Mer Frodo needs a hug, and Frodo sponsors an unusual family from the East Farthing. CompleteLord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor/General - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,388 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 9-1-06 - Published: 8-28-06 - Frodo B. & Samwise G. - Complete30. Flooding and Glamours » reviewsA Took remembers his first visit with a Baggins family, and considers the nature of glamours. Now complete.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,283 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 5-9-06 - Published: 5-3-06 - Frodo B. & Bilbo B. - Complete31. Reconciliation » reviewsThe three remaining Travelers must reconcile with family, the Shire, and their futures. Sequel to The Acceptable Sacrifice. Now complete.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 12 - Words: 58,799 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 5-9-06 - Published: 3-24-06 - Peregrin T. & Meriadoc B. - Complete32. The Acceptable Sacrifice » reviewsHe thought the sacrifice had been consummated, but he found he was mistaken. How, then would it become acceptable? Now completeLord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 102 - Words: 449,021 - Reviews: 113 - Updated: 3-13-06 - Published: 10-17-05 - Frodo B. - Complete33. Lesser Ring » reviewsA tale of two visits made to Harad by Aragorn, the second including several of the court. Now complete.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 52 - Words: 223,886 - Reviews: 72 - Updated: 10-7-05 - Published: 7-26-05 - Aragorn - Complete34. Fostering » reviewsThree were intended to embody the hopes and needs of all the Free Peoples and those who wished to know freedom in all of Middle Earth. But when two of the three were lost, where would the lost ones be born? CompleteLord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 7 - Words: 23,157 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 7-19-05 - Published: 7-12-05 - Bilbo B. & Gandalf - Complete35. The Ties of Family » reviewsA look at the relationships Frodo Baggins forged, and how all adapt to his going, the love that might have been, and the closest to blood heirs. Now complete.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 43 - Words: 188,957 - Reviews: 56 - Updated: 6-30-05 - Published: 5-18-05 - Frodo B. & Samwise G. - Complete36. The Choice of Healing » reviewsHow was Frodo Baggins prepared to finally accept the healing offered in the Undying Lands? Rated for suicidal thoughts. Now complete.Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 88,569 - Reviews: 30 - Updated: 4-14-05 - Published: 3-30-05 - Frodo B. & Samwise G. - Complete37. The Colors of Passing reviewsFrodo contemplates the colors he associates with his own passing. CompleteLord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,117 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 12-8-04 - Frodo B. - Complete38. Light on the Way » reviewsOn the deaths of the King Elessar and the Lady Arwen, and finding the Presence. Character deaths. Complete.Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 13 - Words: 28,131 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 12-6-04 - Published: 11-20-04 - Aragorn & Arwen U. - Complete39. For Eyes to See as Can » reviewsFrodo Baggins and the Ring as seen by Samwise Gamgee, from coming to Bag End to leaving for Elvenhome. No slash; book canon-completeLord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - General/Angst - Chapters: 28 - Words: 74,319 - Reviews: 30 - Updated: 10-26-04 - Published: 10-19-04 - Samwise G. & Frodo B. - Complete40. Filled with Light as with Water » reviewsThe healing of Frodo Baggins on Tol Eressëa, and awaiting the coming of Samwise Gamgee rated for suicidal thoughts. CompleteLord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 20,842 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 10-25-04 - Published: 10-24-04 - Bilbo B. & Frodo B. - Complete