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Author has written 14 stories for Lloyd Alexander, Star Wars, Chronicles of Narnia, and A Little Princess. I'm 32, and I love children's books. This explains why they are my fandoms of choice. In the words of the great C.S. Lewis: "No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally (and often far more) worth reading at the age of fifty...the only imaginative works we ought to grow out of are those which it would have been better not to have read at all." I am chiefly devoted to Lloyd Alexander's brilliant Chronicles of Prydain, a five-book fantasy series based loosely on Welsh mythology. Mr. Alexander was a master of infusing his work with wry humor, gentle wisdom, and great pathos, all the while keeping a simple, direct style that makes his books deceptively easy to read. I discover a new insight every time I re-read them, and I have re-read them more times than I can count. I am so indebted to this gifted man for the many hours of joy, not to mention various valuable insights, he has given me through his stories, and I join my fellow fans in expressing how much we miss him. I'm troubled when people use creative license as a cover for doing "whatever they want" with someone else's characters. I personally believe that in the realm of fanfiction, which is essentially "tolerated" copyright violation, it is important to stay as accurate to canon as possible with characters, simply out of respect to the original creator. While I'm not bothered by AU stories that change setting or events, having beloved characters say and do things that they would never say or do in canon disturbs me greatly, particularly if their actions directly contradict any obvious convictions or beliefs of the author. I would not want stories written about my characters, which are like my children, that did not treat them the same way I would, so I think it's important to give that same courtesy to the original authors of my favorite works, without whom I wouldn't be able to play in these worlds in the first place. That's just my take on things, but it guides me well in my writing. For those budding authors who join me in this frivolous but rewarding past time and wish to improve their work, my best advice is to turn off the television and computer and start reading. And by "reading" I don't mean other fanfic or fashion magazines. Read books, good classic books that stretch your brain and make you think, and try to pay attention to the way great authors use words. This is especially true if you are writing a story inspired by a movie based on a book. For heaven's sake, read the book! Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, you will like it even more. Paying attention in your English grammar classes is also advisable. :) In addition to writing, I do Prydain artwork, which you can see at my gallery here. There's Narnia stuff there too for all my fellow Inklings. Favorite authors: C.S.Lewis, Lloyd Alexander, J.R.R.Tolkien, Robin McKinley, J.M.Barrie, L.M.Montgomery, Francis Hodgeson Burnett, Boothe Tarkington, Gail Carson Levine, George MacDonald | |||||||
1. Hundreds of Words » reviewsDrabble collection. Was Eilonwy-centric, now expanded to include entries to the Drabble Challenge.Lloyd Alexander - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 8 - Words: 1,507 - Reviews: 24 - Updated: 3-30-13 - Published: 3-4-132. Opening Doors reviewsAfter waiting so long, she won't put up with being kept at arm's length. Taran/Eilonwy, mid High King, complete fluff.Lloyd Alexander - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,997 - Reviews: 26 - Published: 12-20-10 - Complete3. Completion reviewsEilonwy is late arriving in camp after the fall of Caer Dathyl, and Taran frets for her safety. Fluffy angst. One-shot, complete.Lloyd Alexander - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,305 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 7-7-10 - Complete4. Princess Diaries » reviewsThe Chronicles of Prydain: Eilonwy's years on Mona, written from her own point of view. Mostly humorous teen angst, smattering of drama and romance. Introspective and rambling, more character than plot.Lloyd Alexander - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 36 - Words: 72,537 - Reviews: 247 - Updated: 4-29-10 - Published: 6-1-055. A Matter of Hours » reviewsPrydain Chronicles, immediately post-series. Warning: contains every major spoiler for The High King. Taran explores his mixed emotions about the changes that have befallen him in the last several hours. Drama, humor, and loads of Taran/Eilonwy fluff.Lloyd Alexander - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,473 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 9-23-08 - Complete6. Living Water reviewsChronicles of Narnia, The Silver Chair, One Shot, Complete. Jill's first encounter with Aslan has its counterpart in our world. The intersecting point between two different universes. Very Christian in tone.Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,291 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 5-12-08 - Aslan & Jill Pole - Complete7. The Hunter Rides reviewsChronicles of Prydain, Gwydion vignette during The Book of Three. Unable to reach Caer Dathyl, the prince encounters some unexpected help, and heads toward the showdown with his nemesis. Definitely needs some critique!Lloyd Alexander - Rated: K - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,181 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 2-5-08 - Complete8. Immortal Hope reviewsChronicles of Prydain, towards end of The Book of Three. Prince Gwydion, after slaying the Horned King, meets a young girl who shouldn't exist and reflects on the nature of hope. Oneshot, complete.Lloyd Alexander - Rated: K - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,659 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 11-20-07 - Complete9. Resolution reviewsPrydain Chronicles, set during The High King. Eilonwy broods the night before the battle of Caer Dathyl. Oneshot, complete.Lloyd Alexander - Rated: K - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,286 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 8-7-07 - Complete10. Reminiscence reviewsChronicles of Prydain, longish oneshot. Set immediately prior to The High King. Coll travels down memory lane while preparing for Eilonwy's return from Mona. A little humor, a little drama, some vicarious TaranEilonwy.Lloyd Alexander - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,046 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 6-23-07 - Complete11. Reunion » reviewsA Little Princess, filmbased. A novelization of the reunion scene between Sara and her father, with alternating points of view. Really just my excuse to play with words.A Little Princess - Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 4,589 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 3-30-07 - Complete12. Revelations reviewsPrydain Chronicles, during The High King. An accidental revelation for one leads to self discovery for another. A bit of TaranEilonwy mini fluffery. Oneshot.Lloyd Alexander - Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,981 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 1-10-07 - Complete13. Light in the Darkness reviewsNarnia oneshot, complete. Confrontation between Aslan and Jadis prior to the sacrifice. NO ROMANCE i.e. characters IN CHARACTER. Discussions of Deep Magic and deeper truth.Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Drama/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,382 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 7-11-06 - Complete14. Bounty Hunter Blues reviewsStar Wars, OneShot. A humorous news article exposes Boba Fett's emotional breakdown after discovering that he is a clone.Star Wars - Rated: K - English - Humor/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 773 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 2-22-06 - Complete
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