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In honor of Tolkien Reading Day and this year's theme, '75 Years of The Hobbit', I've read a short section from The Hobbit: Chapter VII, Queer Lodgings. The reason I selected this part will be very obvious to those who know me. (Peter Jackson, if you're listening, you better darn well make Beorn's dogs Deerhounds, because it's clear from the description, 'large long-bodied grey dogs', that that's what they are!!)

And this is part of a celebration at 'Reading LOTR Aloud'. If you are so inclined to do a reading from The Hobbit today, please go to this post and comment with a link. All are welcome, even if you aren't a community member. It's all about sharing the Tolkien love today.

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Here is my section of Book II, Chapter 10 The Breaking of the Fellowship. Text behind the cut if you want to read along.

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( Aragorn led them to the right arm of the River )

Well, I am almost embarrassed to make this post, but here goes. Google Groups, in a word, sucks. It is simply not a viable home for a Frodo/Sam and Sean/Elijah group. Soooo... *blushes* I've created a Whether Or No forum at Proboards. It is very similar to the setup at the old THS site, so should be a comfortable transition, I hope. If you would like to join, head over to http://whether-or-no.proboards.com/index.cgi and join. It should be quite straightforward. Please let anyone who might be interested know about the forum. All are welcome, lurkers included, and my only goal is to share a love of F/S and S/E and have a smashing time! I've posted a couple of new fics there and we will shortly be starting a S/E round robin fic. So, please do come and join in the fun if you are so inclined!! :D:D:D

Also, just to clarify, in order to view posts you need to join and become a member. Once you're a member, you can lurk away if you like. I don't want to risk anyone underage viewing adult content, and there will definitely be NC-17 fics and probably manips as well. You can't lock individual threads, so this is for the protection of all, not because I'm trying to keep anyone out. The TOS are pretty clear about minors and adult material.

Here is my section from Book II, Chapter 6, Lothlórien. Normally I don't give myself the 'good' parts, but I made an exception this time because Frodo's description of Lothlórien reminds me of how it felt to be in New Zealand. :)))

If you want to read along, the transcript is behind the cut.

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Sorry this is a little late! Also, while I am in New Zealand, dear Frodosweetstuff will be posting the update in her LJ, so keep an eye out!!

Behind the cut is a round-up of new stuff posted this past week over at The Happy Smial! Hope you all will go over and check it out. :)

( The Happy Smial, March 21 to March 28 )

Here is my offering for Tolkien Reading Day. The accompanying artwork is by Ted Nasmith, but alas I could not find it anywhere in a larger size. If anyone has it, please let me know! I'm assuming it's meant to be Sam with Elanor sitting under the mallorn, but Elanor looks young enough that it could also be Frodo. In a way, I kind of hope it is. :)



Text behind the cut if you want to read along!

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( The trees were the worst loss and damage )

Behind the cut is a round-up of new stuff posted this past week over at The Happy Smial! Hope you all will go over and check it out. :)

( The Happy Smial, March 14 to March 20 )

Here is my contribution for the most recent 'Reading LOTR Aloud' reading. It's just a short bit at the end of Book 2, Chapter 4.

To make up for the brevity, here's a gorgeous Alan Lee drawing to go with it. :)

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( Following his lead... )

Behind the cut is a round-up of new stuff posted this past week over at The Happy Smial! Hope you all will go over and check it out. :)

But first, an announcement!


We will be holding another impromptu celebration at The Happy Smial, this time in honor of St. Patrick's Day! It's called the 'Wearing of the Green', and you can find the details here.

( The Happy Smial, March 7 to March 13 )

Behind the cut is a round-up of new stuff posted this past week over at The Happy Smial! Hope you all will go over and check it out. :)

( The Happy Smial, February 28 to March 6 )

Behind the cut is a round-up of new stuff posted this past week over at The Happy Smial! Hope you all will go over and check it out. :)

( The Happy Smial, February 21 to February 27 )

Behind the cut is a round-up of new stuff posted this past week over at The Happy Smial! Hope you all will go over and check it out. :)

( The Happy Smial, February 14 to February 20 )

Behind the cut is a round-up of new stuff posted this past week over at The Happy Smial! Hope you all will go over and check it out. :)

Also, today at The Happy Smial we are having an impromptu Valentine's Love-A-Thon for our OTPs. Some lovely tributes in the form of ficlets, banners, graphics, artwork and heart-felt expressions of love have been posted already, and it's not too late to contribute something if you like!

( The Happy Smial, February 7 to February 13 )

Behind the cut is a round-up of new stuff posted this past week over at The Happy Smial! Hope you all will go over and check it out. :)

( The Happy Smial, January 31-February 6 )

Here is my section of Book 2, Chapter 3, The Ring Goes South. Transcript behind the cut if you would like to read along. :))

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As I'm new to yuletide, I'm not quite sure of the etiquette, but today was the author reveal and so I want to say thank you to the two generous authors who wrote my wonderful Yuletide fics.

Thank you, Fenna_Girl, for the hysterical Stephanie Plum fic Plum Crazy!

Thank you, Carnadine, for the awesome Winslow Boy fic Up in the Gallery (and oh, I do hope you write that sequel!)

As for me, I can now reveal that I wrote a gen fic for Kotturinn called A Message from Marmaduke Scarlet which is based on one of my very favorite children's books, The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge. There was no way to do justice to the magnificent original, which I've read was/is one of J.K. Rowling's favorite books, but I tried. It won't surprise any of you to know that the book features some rather unique and magical animals, a couple of whom put in an appearance in my fic. Guess I'm kinda predictable that way. :D

I participated in yuletide this year and received not one, but two gorgeous fics!! The author reveal is not until January 1st, but I have to thank the two anonymous writers and rec the fics they wrote for me.

The first is called Plum Crazy, and it is set in Janet Evanovich's wonderful Stephanie Plum universe. I requested a slapstick story with Stephanie, Lula and Grandma Mazur, with hopefully an appearance by Ranger, and I more than got what I was asking for. The story is clever and oh so funny and totally captures the tone and humor that Janet does so well. Thank you so, so much, dear Yuletide Author!!

The second fic is called Up in the Gallery and it's based on the brilliant 1999 David Mamet movie 'The Winslow Boy'. (I'm sure I've badgered a few of you into watching it...) It stars, among others, Jeremy Northam (see icon *drools*) and Rebecca Pidgeon, and it's their two characters, Sir Robert Morton and Catherine Winslow, who are featured in this fic. There is an undoubted, if unspoken, attraction between them and the end of the movie is totally delicious and begging for 'what happens next'. Which is exactly what my Yuletide Author gave me, a look at Sir Robert and Catherine two months after the ending of the movie, and that is exactly what I wanted! Thank you so, so much, dear Yuletide Author!

If you are familiar with either universe, or even if you aren't, go forth and read, and please to leave a comment.

I've uploaded to Youtube videos of the Q&A session at Barnes and Noble with Doug Adams and Howard Shore. I'm embedding them here; there are four in total. The entire Q&A is about 32 minutes long and worth a listen, imo! Howard mentions Frodo and Sam a couple times (we're convinced he's a secret F/S slasher, lol) and Doug is just a totally sweet and nice guy (as well as v. adorable). Enjoy!









Also, I uploaded three other clips from TTT to my Youtube account. Here are the links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1HbZO2lk2s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMSC-p3z-Jc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK1vRVUmHoY (Frodo and Sam in this one)

Well, Belleferret and Lavender Took have gone *sniffles* and I'm home alone. *sniffles more* I will be writing up a report on our NYC adventures, but here, just for a taste, is one of the videos I took of the TTT performance before some rotten person came and told me I couldn't take videos. :((((

Better look fast in case it's removed for copyright violation. *sigh*



In addition to seeing TTT, we went to a book signing at B&N for the new book 'The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films' by Doug Adams. Doug and Howard Shore were both there. I videotaped the entire Q&A session, but haven't had time to upload it to Youtube yet. This little report on the book signing (not by me) will have to do until then. :) OMG, Doug and Howard are soooo slashable. (Photographic evidence forthcoming...) *g*