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MEFA Reviews at LiveJournal: Monday 10/26/09 through Sunday 11/01/09

Monday, October 26, 2009: Part One
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/151667.html>
Part Two <http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/151864.html>

Tuesday, October 27, 2009: Part One
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/152188.html>
Part Two <http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/152410.html>

Wednesday, October 28, 2009: Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/152582.html>

Thursday, October 29, 2009: Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/153055.html>

Friday, October 30, 2009: Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/153111.html>

Saturday, October 30, 2009: Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/153495.html>

Sunday, November 1, 2009: Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/153616.html>



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Hey guys,

In previous years I have posted weekly "admin" posts. Not announcements
so much as educational "how-to" post. this year I haven't done that
nearly as regularly as I would like, mainly because of a busy RL.

I'm going to start those posts up again. And while I have occasionally
find the time to review, it is not nearly as much as I would like to. So
I'm going to try to find more time for that as well.

I mention this because I suspect some of you may be in a similar
position. Perhaps you had good intentions of reviewing over the last few
months, but have let yourself get out of the habit. It happens to all of
us. It happens to *me.* If there is something you wanted to do with the
MEFAs, like reviewing or telling your friends about them, I want to put
my own situation out there, to encourage you. It is most definitely
*not* too late to get involved. There's a month and a half left in the
awards. If you want to review, consider this my invitation to have a
clean start, MEFA-wise.

I also want to mention some people who have been quietly but steadily
investing their time with the MEFAs. Annmarwalk has been posting reviews
every day to LJ, and every week to the MEFAwards Yahoo group. Elea24
forwards responses from authors to the people who reviews them. Elliska
sets up memberships at the MEFA website. Aranel and Tanaqui are putting
in major effort to some exciting new technical projects related to the
website. I have no doubt that there are other people as well, who work
very hard to make these awards work as well as they do. The banner team,
the liaisons, other groups... there are lots of people who are working
hard to make the MEFA happen.

And perhaps most importantly there are many, many reviews that have
already been written and posted. Check them out at the MEFA website. My
special kudos to those reviewers who have already met their reviewing goal.

I'll post the new "Admin" post in a moment, and will continue to do that
every Saturday from here on out. But I also wanted to thank those who
have been so reliable in their MEFA participation and volunteering - and
to encourage those of you like me, who want to get involved again in a
bigger way.

Marta

Monday, November 2, 2009: Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/153963.html>

Tuesday, November 3, 2009: Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/154304.html>

Wednesday, November 4, 2009: Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/154483.html>

Thursday, November 5, 2009: Part One
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/154818.html> , Part Two
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/154928.html>

Friday, November 6, 2009: Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/155145.html>

Saturday, November 7, 2009: Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/155628.html>

Sunday, November 8, 2009: Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/155798.html>



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Hey guys,

I hope you all are enjoying this years reviews, and perhaps finding
some stories you'd like to review yourself. It's not too late to get
started with reading stories you'd like to read, though as every veteran
MEFA reviewer will tell you, the secret to getting the most out of the
MEFAs is to start early.

On that note, I'd like to talk a bit about how to find stories to
review. There are over 700 nominations this year of all types, and that
may sound like an overwhelming task. But you really aren't expected to
read every story; the MEFA website shows stories in different orders to
different users, so if a story is at the top of your list it's probably
not at the top of someone else's. If a story interests you, then read
it, and if you likeit write a review. The more people involved - even if
they don't consider reading every story - that makes for a better awards
in my experience.

If you're still feeling a bit daunted by finding stories to read, the
website offers a pretty powerful search tool that will help you find
ones you like. I'd like to go over how to use that this week.

************************************

HOW TO FIND THE STORY LIST

Before you can start searching for stories. you first have to get to the
"Stories" page, which lists every nomination in the awards with some
basic information about the story. Getting to that is really very easy.

1. Log in to www.mefawards.net/MEFA2009/

2. Click the "Stories" link at the top of the page.

And that's it! You will see a list including all of the nominations
except for those stories you have told the website to "Skip" (more on
that in a minute), in an order that is specific to you. No other member
will see them in quite the same order. The information displayed
includes its rating and romance partners, its length, whether it's a
WIP, a summary for it, and the subcategory it is competing in.

For more extensive information you can click the "Story Details" link,
or you can read the story by clicking on the title. You can also add it
to your skip or wish list or enter a new review, using the links on the
far right side of the screen.

*******************************

USING THE FILTERS

When you first show the story list you will probably see a link called
"Show Filter." Click this and the website will reload, showing a series
of drop-down menus. (These menus may already be showing if you have used
them before.) Each of these give you a way to narrow down the list.
There is a description beside each drop-down list telling you what it
does, but I'll go through them in more detail in a minute.

These lists are probably the most useful way to whittle down the list of
nominations to a manageable size. You can use the Main Category and
SubCategory filters to find stories that are competing against each
other, or you can find all the stories involving a certain character or
setting or many other options like that, that will help you find stories
you are more likely to enjoy. Of course I really encourage you to branch
out - but do feel free to start with what you like. If you love Maglor
stories, use the character filter to see if any of the Maglor stories
interest you.

But one warning: the menus are cumulative, meaning that if you pick from
two menus at the same time it will only show pieces that match *both*
selections. And the menus remember what you chose until you click the
"Clear All Filters" button. What this means is, if you are done looking
at the current list of stories and want to use the filter again, click
that Clear All Filters button. Otherwise you might get a very short list
of stories - those that were on your old list but that would also be on
your new list.

****************************

SKIPPED STORIES

Skipped stories don't show up on the story list or when you use any of
the filters, unless you tell the website to show them specifically. You
can do this using the "Review Status" filter. Select the "Skip" option
(second from the bottom) and then click the "Display selected
nominations" button.

This will show all the stories you've told the website to skip. You can
narrow it down by using the other filters - for instance, selecting Skip
from the Review Status filter and Gondor from the Setting filter will
show you stories set in Gondor, that you have told the website to skip.

If you want to see a skipped story along with non-skipped stories, you
need to remove it from your skip list. To do this just bring up your
skipped stories and click the "Remove from Skip/Wish List" link to the
right of the story. Otherwise it will not show up when you just use the
filters described below, unless you've also told the website to display
your skipped stories.

****************************

THE FILTERS - WHAT THEY DO

Now that you know how to use the filters you probably would like to know
what they will actually show you. Let's run through them one by one.

*** Story Type ***

At the MEFAs pieces are sorted into subcategories together by their
story type - Drabble, WIP, Poetry, Non-Fiction, or full-length Story. If
you would like to read just one of these types, the Story Type filter
will let you pull that story up.

*** Authors ***

Just what it sounds like. If you have a favorite author, you can find
all the stories by that author using the author menu.

*** Main Category ***

*** SubCategory ***

At the MEFAs pieces compete against about 5-13 other pieces. They're
sorted first into a main category (based on the three category choices
authors use to describe their story), and then we split it up further
using story type as well as characters, subgenres, that kind of thing.
You can find all the stories competing in a certain main category using
the main category filter. Once youve selected a main category, you will
then be able to select a sub-category from that menu, which will show
you all the pieces competing together.

*** Review Status ***

You can show your skip or wish list using these filters. You can also
use it to show the stories where you have already entered a certain type
of review, or the ones you haven't reviewed at all.

*** Length ***

Do you only have time to read a ficlet today? Or do you really want to
find a nice juicy novel to sink your teeth into? MEFA authors describe
their story as being of a certain length. Choose the one you like best
to find stories you are most likely to enjoy.

*** Rating ***

All MEFA entries are rated either General, Teen, or Mature, based on a
ratings guideline in our FAQs. You can see what rating a story is by
looking at the description of it, on the first line below the title. But
you can also tell the website to just display stories of a certain
rating, using the Rating filter.

*** Genre, Race, Time ***

The Main Category filter shows you all the stories that ended up in a
certain main category. But as I said this is based on the *three*
category choices each author gives us. That means that the author
selectd two genre, races, or time periods that it wasn't placed in. Want
to see all the stories that selected Ring War as a category, whether or
not they were placed in it? The Genre, Race, Time filter will let you do
just that.

*** Character ***

*** SubGenre ***

*** Setting ***

*** Canonical Event or Time Period ***

When describing their story, authors are given the option to choose from
a wide variety of characters, settings, sub-genres, and events from
canon around which the story is set. If you like to read friendship fic,
or Bilbo-centric fic, or stories set around the fall of Gondolin, well,
here's your chance. Use these filters separately or together to tailor
the list to your reading preferences.

*** Sources ***

The MEFAs accepts stories based on all of Tolkien's writings, as well as
crossovers with other fictional worlds and our own historical earth. But
you may only want to read stories based on those works with which you're
most familiar. Authors are encouraged to describe what sources their
stories draw from, and the Sources filter will let you find those pieces.

**************************************

OTHER SEARCH METHODS

You can also do a text search. This looks for certain words in the
title, author's name, and summary. Just start typing in the Search bar
below the filters.

Additionally, you can look up a story by its ID #, if you know it. Just
do a search for that number, followed by the # sign.

Please keep in mind, the website looks at the text search kind of like
another filter. That means if you've selected something from the filter
and then do a text search it will only pull up stories that meet *both*
the filter *and* the text search. It's best to click the "Clear All
Filters" button before doing any text searches, and to click the same
button after a text search before using the filter again.

**************************************

FOR MORE INFORMATION

--- How do I vote?

www.mefawards.net/MEFA2009/index.php?page=FAQvoting#vot_1

--- How do I find a story to vote for?

www.mefawards.net/MEFA2009/index.php?page=FAQvoting#vot_15

--- What are main categories?

www.mefawards.net/MEFA2009/index.php?page=FAQcategories#cat_8

--- Ratings Guidelines

www.mefawards.net/MEFA2009/index.php?page=FAQratingsguide

Yours,

Marta

(MEFA Admin.)

Hey guys,

I've received word that HASA will be offline for a few days in late
December. They will be doing site updates and so stories archived at
that website will be unavailable, probably for a day or two the week
before Christmas. (I will let you know exact dates as soon as I hear.)

How does this affect the MEFAs? Our website gives links to stories
posted at other sites. That means that when the HASA site is down, if
you click on a link to a story posted on that site, you'll get an error
message. This isn't something the MEFAs have any control over. When this
happens you should just review stories posted at other sites, and add
the stories hosted at HASA to your MEFA wish list. That way you can find
them more easily later.

Since this will happen so close to the end of MEFA voting (December 31),
I also wanted to mention it beforehand. If there is a story posted at
http://henneth-annun.net that you particularly want to review, don't
push that off until the last minute. Depending on when you have time,
the site may not be available.

Marta

Marta,

Your nudging the reviewers has spurred me to ask if there is a glitch somewhere along the way which is keeping me from seeing any reviews for my story "Not This Day". So far all I have is a big fat zero.

Elvish Writer

--- In MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com, Marta <marta.fandom@...> wrote:
>
> Hey guys,
>
> In previous years I have posted weekly "admin" posts. Not announcements
> so much as educational "how-to" post. this year I haven't done that
> nearly as regularly as I would like, mainly because of a busy RL.
>
> I'm going to start those posts up again. And while I have occasionally
> find the time to review, it is not nearly as much as I would like to. So
> I'm going to try to find more time for that as well.
>
> I mention this because I suspect some of you may be in a similar
> position. Perhaps you had good intentions of reviewing over the last few
> months, but have let yourself get out of the habit. It happens to all of
> us. It happens to *me.* If there is something you wanted to do with the
> MEFAs, like reviewing or telling your friends about them, I want to put
> my own situation out there, to encourage you. It is most definitely
> *not* too late to get involved. There's a month and a half left in the
> awards. If you want to review, consider this my invitation to have a
> clean start, MEFA-wise.
>
> I also want to mention some people who have been quietly but steadily
> investing their time with the MEFAs. Annmarwalk has been posting reviews
> every day to LJ, and every week to the MEFAwards Yahoo group. Elea24
> forwards responses from authors to the people who reviews them. Elliska
> sets up memberships at the MEFA website. Aranel and Tanaqui are putting
> in major effort to some exciting new technical projects related to the
> website. I have no doubt that there are other people as well, who work
> very hard to make these awards work as well as they do. The banner team,
> the liaisons, other groups... there are lots of people who are working
> hard to make the MEFA happen.
>
> And perhaps most importantly there are many, many reviews that have
> already been written and posted. Check them out at the MEFA website. My
> special kudos to those reviewers who have already met their reviewing goal.
>
> I'll post the new "Admin" post in a moment, and will continue to do that
> every Saturday from here on out. But I also wanted to thank those who
> have been so reliable in their MEFA participation and volunteering - and
> to encourage those of you like me, who want to get involved again in a
> bigger way.
>
> Marta
>

What is the final day we can review?





~~**~~
I warn you, if you bore me, I shall take my revenge. 
JRR Tolkien
 




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°º.. Alassante .. º°
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Alassante7 wrote:

> What is the final day we can review?
>
>
>
>

Hi Alassante,

Voting ends on December 31. Please note, the MEFA day is based on
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). That means you can enter new reviews, or
change your draft reviews over to something that will be counted, until
11:59 PM GMT on December 31.

Marta

YAY! I thought it ended in Nov and I was freaking out! lol

--- In MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com, Marta <marta.fandom@...> wrote:
>
> Alassante7 wrote:
> > What is the final day we can review?
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> Hi Alassante,
>
> Voting ends on December 31. Please note, the MEFA day is based on
> Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). That means you can enter new reviews, or
> change your draft reviews over to something that will be counted, until
> 11:59 PM GMT on December 31.
>
> Marta
>

Hi, Elvish Writer!

You won't see a review for your story if it has been saved as draft by the reviewer, or if the reviewer has chosen for it to remain hidden until a later time. So you could have some reviews lurking there that just haven't been revealed yet.

This nudging is spurring me on to finish my draft reviews and make them public! ;-)

Linaewen

--- In MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com, "elvishwriter" <elvishwriter@...> wrote:
>
> Marta,
>
> Your nudging the reviewers has spurred me to ask if there is a glitch somewhere along the way which is keeping me from seeing any reviews for my story "Not This Day". So far all I have is a big fat zero.
>
> Elvish Writer
>
> --- In MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com, Marta <marta.fandom@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > In previous years I have posted weekly "admin" posts. Not announcements
> > so much as educational "how-to" post. this year I haven't done that
> > nearly as regularly as I would like, mainly because of a busy RL.
> >
> > I'm going to start those posts up again. And while I have occasionally
> > find the time to review, it is not nearly as much as I would like to. So
> > I'm going to try to find more time for that as well.
> >
> > I mention this because I suspect some of you may be in a similar
> > position. Perhaps you had good intentions of reviewing over the last few
> > months, but have let yourself get out of the habit. It happens to all of
> > us. It happens to *me.* If there is something you wanted to do with the
> > MEFAs, like reviewing or telling your friends about them, I want to put
> > my own situation out there, to encourage you. It is most definitely
> > *not* too late to get involved. There's a month and a half left in the
> > awards. If you want to review, consider this my invitation to have a
> > clean start, MEFA-wise.
> >
> > I also want to mention some people who have been quietly but steadily
> > investing their time with the MEFAs. Annmarwalk has been posting reviews
> > every day to LJ, and every week to the MEFAwards Yahoo group. Elea24
> > forwards responses from authors to the people who reviews them. Elliska
> > sets up memberships at the MEFA website. Aranel and Tanaqui are putting
> > in major effort to some exciting new technical projects related to the
> > website. I have no doubt that there are other people as well, who work
> > very hard to make these awards work as well as they do. The banner team,
> > the liaisons, other groups... there are lots of people who are working
> > hard to make the MEFA happen.
> >
> > And perhaps most importantly there are many, many reviews that have
> > already been written and posted. Check them out at the MEFA website. My
> > special kudos to those reviewers who have already met their reviewing goal.
> >
> > I'll post the new "Admin" post in a moment, and will continue to do that
> > every Saturday from here on out. But I also wanted to thank those who
> > have been so reliable in their MEFA participation and volunteering - and
> > to encourage those of you like me, who want to get involved again in a
> > bigger way.
> >
> > Marta
> >
>

Hey guys,

There's been some talk lately about when certain types of reviews show
up on the MEFA site. I don't mind what's been discussed so far, but I
don't want to go too far toward discussing specific stories. I don't
want people to feel like they should review the stories being discussed.
But as for general discussions - that's fine, and probably a good thing
to mention.

When a reviewer enters a vote at the MEFA website, they give it one of
three status: draft, hidden, and final.

--- Draft reviews are never visible to anyone beside the reviewer (and a
few top-level admins). They are counted. These reviews are for reviews
where the reviewer isn't sure they want the review "counted." A lot of
these reviews are notes people make as they are reading the story, that
they later want to turn into a more formal review at a later date.

--- Hidden reviews will be displayed and counted at the end of voting.
The value of hidden reviews is that they can be edited up until that
point, but will automatically be counted if the reviewer doesn't do
anything more with them.

--- And final reviews are the ones that show up now.

So if you aren't seeing any reviews for a particular story, it doesn't
mean there's a problem with the website. Or that that story is getting
overlooked. It's very possible that there are more reviews that have
been written but aren't displayed yet. And it's even more possible that
people want to review your story or are behind in their MEFA reviewing.
There are still several weeks to go.

I'm not unsympathetic - we all want feedback, so I can understand why
people might be anxious that they haven't gotten very many (or any)
reviews. But because of the way our competition is set up, it doesn't
really mean that much, in terms of whether you will get reviews or not
overall.

Marta

>> __________They are counted._________

I think you mean "They are NOT counted." (?)

Sulriel

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Marta <marta.fandom@gmail.com> wrote:
///snipped///
> --- Draft reviews are never visible to anyone beside the reviewer (and a
> few top-level admins). __________They are counted._________ These reviews are for reviews
> where the reviewer isn't sure they want the review "counted." A lot of
> these reviews are notes people make as they are reading the story, that
> they later want to turn into a more formal review at a later date.
>

This is a good reminder of the limits of this system during the voting
season! It's tempting to think "Nobody likes me" when you don't see a bunch
of reviews popping up. But obviously that's not true.

It's also a reminder that time's passing and there is less than two months
left-- and that the busiest time of year (in both RL, and in fandom) is
coming up! Waiting until December to review might mean you won't get to do
as many as you want to!

Again, not wanting to nudge people into the directions of any particular
stories-- but some might want to take a look at the review status
story filter: there is a filter for 2 or fewer reviews, and one for 0
reviews. This could be helpful to those who might want to spread their
reviews among some of the lesser known stories.

Dreamflower

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Marta <marta.fandom@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> Hey guys,
>
> There's been some talk lately about when certain types of reviews show
> up on the MEFA site. I don't mind what's been discussed so far, but I
> don't want to go too far toward discussing specific stories. I don't
> want people to feel like they should review the stories being discussed.
> But as for general discussions - that's fine, and probably a good thing
> to mention.
>
> When a reviewer enters a vote at the MEFA website, they give it one of
> three status: draft, hidden, and final.
>
> --- Draft reviews are never visible to anyone beside the reviewer (and a
> few top-level admins). They are counted. These reviews are for reviews
> where the reviewer isn't sure they want the review "counted." A lot of
> these reviews are notes people make as they are reading the story, that
> they later want to turn into a more formal review at a later date.
>
> --- Hidden reviews will be displayed and counted at the end of voting.
> The value of hidden reviews is that they can be edited up until that
> point, but will automatically be counted if the reviewer doesn't do
> anything more with them.
>
> --- And final reviews are the ones that show up now.
>
> So if you aren't seeing any reviews for a particular story, it doesn't
> mean there's a problem with the website. Or that that story is getting
> overlooked. It's very possible that there are more reviews that have
> been written but aren't displayed yet. And it's even more possible that
> people want to review your story or are behind in their MEFA reviewing.
> There are still several weeks to go.
>
> I'm not unsympathetic - we all want feedback, so I can understand why
> people might be anxious that they haven't gotten very many (or any)
> reviews. But because of the way our competition is set up, it doesn't
> really mean that much, in terms of whether you will get reviews or not
> overall.
>
> Marta
>
>


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Yep. I've done a bunch (for me, it's a bunch) but still have a bunch
more on my wish list. I doubt I'll be able to get to them all, but I
need to get back in the groove of doing one or two a night and see how
far down the list I can get.


Sue L
~ A Hard Hero is Good to Find ~

Horses for your Heroes
www.FantasyHorseStable.com
www.WritingHorses.com

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 2:32 PM, Barbara Rich <aelfwina@gmail.com> wrote:
> This is a good reminder of the limits of this system during the voting
> season!  It's tempting to think "Nobody likes me" when you don't see a bunch
> of reviews popping up.  But obviously that's not true.
>
> It's also a reminder that time's passing and there is less than two months
> left-- and that the busiest time of year (in both RL, and in fandom) is
> coming up!  Waiting until December to review might mean you won't get to do
> as many  as you want to!
>
> Again, not wanting to nudge people into the directions of any particular
> stories-- but some might want to take a look at the review status
> story filter: there is a filter for 2 or fewer reviews, and one for 0
> reviews.  This could be helpful to those who might want to spread their
> reviews among some of the lesser known stories.
>
> Dreamflower
>
> On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Marta <marta.fandom@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Hey guys,
>>
>> There's been some talk lately about when certain types of reviews show
>> up on the MEFA site. I don't mind what's been discussed so far, but I
>> don't want to go too far toward discussing specific stories. I don't
>> want people to feel like they should review the stories being discussed.
>> But as for general discussions - that's fine, and probably a good thing
>> to mention.
>>
>> When a reviewer enters a vote at the MEFA website, they give it one of
>> three status: draft, hidden, and final.
>>
>> --- Draft reviews are never visible to anyone beside the reviewer (and a
>> few top-level admins). They are counted. These reviews are for reviews
>> where the reviewer isn't sure they want the review "counted." A lot of
>> these reviews are notes people make as they are reading the story, that
>> they later want to turn into a more formal review at a later date.
>>
>> --- Hidden reviews will be displayed and counted at the end of voting.
>> The value of hidden reviews is that they can be edited up until that
>> point, but will automatically be counted if the reviewer doesn't do
>> anything more with them.
>>
>> --- And final reviews are the ones that show up now.
>>
>> So if you aren't seeing any reviews for a particular story, it doesn't
>> mean there's a problem with the website. Or that that story is getting
>> overlooked. It's very possible that there are more reviews that have
>> been written but aren't displayed yet. And it's even more possible that
>> people want to review your story or are behind in their MEFA reviewing.
>> There are still several weeks to go.
>>
>> I'm not unsympathetic - we all want feedback, so I can understand why
>> people might be anxious that they haven't gotten very many (or any)
>> reviews. But because of the way our competition is set up, it doesn't
>> really mean that much, in terms of whether you will get reviews or not
>> overall.
>>
>> Marta
>>
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Súlriel of Menegroth wrote:

> >> __________They are counted._________
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> I think you mean "They are NOT counted." (?)
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*blush* Yes - that was me in a rush to get out the door, and doing a
poor job o editing. You're right. Draft reviews are *not* counted.


For the interested - this is told more thoroughly (and in a more
polished format) in the FAQs.

http://mefawards.net/MEFA2009/index.php?page=FAQvoting#vot_3

Marta

Monday, November 9, 2009 Part One
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/156238.html>
Part Two <http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/156642.html>

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Part One
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/156882.html>
Part Two <http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/157097.html>

Wednesday, November 11 ,2009 Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/157414.html>

Thursday, November 12, 2009 Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/157459.html>

Friday, November 13, 2009 Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/157868.html>

Saturday, November 14, 2009 Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/158113.html>

Sunday, November 15, 2009 Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/158272.html>



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Hey guys,

Continuing with the weekly educational posts, this week I would like to
draw your attention to some of the types of stories you can vote for in
this year's awards.

When a story is nominated, the author describes it as fitting into three
groups that will eventually become the main categories. These include
the race of the characters involved, the genre, and the time period in
which it is set. Authors rank their preference for how they'd like their
story categorized, and MEFA volunteers put the story into one of these
three category choices.

But perhaps you want to find all the stories involving hobbits, not just
those competing in the Hobbits main category? Our website lets you do that:

1. Log in to www.mefawards.net/MEFA2009/
2. Click the "Stories" link at the top of the page.
3. Click the link to show the filter (if it isn't already showing).
4. Click the "Clear All Filters" button to clear out anything you had
searched on before.
5. Select the race, time period, or genre you would like to see from the
"Genre, Race, Time" menu.
6. Click the "Display selected nominations" button.

This will show you all the stories whose authors selected that category
as any one of their three choices. It's a good way to find nearly all of
the stories involving a certain character group, set in a certain time
period, or of the same genre. While I encourage everyone to broaden
their reading habits for the MEFAs, there's also nothing wrong with
starting with the types of stories you find most appealing. Or sometimes
you are simply in the mood for a certain type of story. These filters
can help you in situations like that.

*****************************

The following stories selected "First Age and Prior" as one of their
three category choices.

069. Victim of the Unlight by Alassante
164. Mirror of Lies by Alassante
293. The Last Word by Alassante
----------------------------------
250. Happiness by Angelica
--------------------------------------------
022. Treasure by Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
---------------------------------------------
078. Death of a Heart by cactuskim
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368. Wanderlust by Clodia
---------------------------------
619. Arkenstone by Clotho123
-------------------------------------------------
041. Blood as Warm as a Bird by Darth Fingon
--------------------------------------------------
035. Illuminations by Dawn Felagund
116. Forth to War by Dawn Felagund
135. Seven Falls by Dawn Felagund
308. The Coveted by Dawn Felagund
317. By the Light of Roses by Dawn Felagund
318. Love by Moonlight by Dawn Felagund
------------------------------------------------
689. Tree and Star by DrummerWench
-----------------------------------------
297. Changing Lights by Elleth
789. Do Not Go Gentle by Elleth
-----------------------------------------
413. By Choice or by Blood by Ellie
711. Shadow-folk by Ellie
---------------------------------------------
614. Wretched and Accursed by Ennorwen
-----------------------------------------------
220. By Stars' Light by Erfan Starled
--------------------------------------------------
609. Exile, Wyrd and the Anglo-Saxon Warrior Ideal in the Wanderer and
Tolkien's Quenta Silmarillion by Esteliel
804. Courage, Honesty and Strength by Esteliel
--------------------------------------------------
772. Flawless by Feta
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176. POWER: Divine Restraint by Fiondil
300. CONTEST: Power Play by Fiondil
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770. Grace by Imhiriel
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580. Judgement by Independence1776 (Crystal113)
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291. The Wine-Dark Sea by Ithilwen
361. The Dark Beneath the Stars by Ithilwen
547. True Journey Is Return by Ithilwen
805. The Thrall by Ithilwen
-----------------------------
128. Of Pride and Penalty by j_dav (JDE)
204. The Journal of Fingolfin by j_dav (JDE)
205. The Pilgrimage by j_dav (JDE)
218. Wildfire by j_dav (JDE)
337. The Truth Behind the Stars by j_dav (JDE)
598. The Outcast by j_dav (JDE)
----------------------------------
175. Bright Are the Stars Upon the Margin of the World by Kenaz
----------------------------------------------------------
77. The Stars that Varda Made by kitt_otter
---------------------------------------------
512. Wicked Smart by LadyMSM
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24. The Dance by Larner
282. The Pain of Remembrance by Larner
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315. The Coat of Earendil by Lothithil
----------------------------------------
329. Golden Days by Lyra
330. The New World by Lyra
390. Learning to make a fire by Lyra
-----------------------------------------
265. Leaf and Twig by Marta
266. Past Deeds by Marta
453. As Little Might be Thought by Marta
668. Heresy by Marta
-----------------------------
373. A Fitting End by minuial nuwing
825. Payment Due by minuial nuwing
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298. Two by mir_noldoris
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121. The Ice in the North by Moreth
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401. Sea Foam, Star Shine by MP Brennan
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801. If Death is Kind by Naltariel
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294. Living Motion by Nancy Brooke
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122. The Fire Within by NeumeIndil
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642. Three Wishes by Noliel
------------------------------
118. A Letter to Fingon by Oshun
119. Beleg Cuthalion by Oshun
120. I Hate You by Oshun
132. To My Father by Oshun
270. Do you Believe in Ghosts? by Oshun
279. Uinen's Revenge by Oshun
440. Mereth Aderthad by Oshun
584. Elwing the White by Oshun
648. A Ponderous Tome by Oshun
819. Fingon the Valiant by Oshun
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115. Chosen by pandemonium_213
130. Ulmo's Wife by pandemonium_213
418. Unweaving the Rainbow by pandemonium_213
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258. In the Woods of Ossiriand by Perelleth
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309. Pass the Peas, please by Phyncke
431. Last Star I See by Phyncke
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456. He Dreams of Love with Men by Pink Siamese
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661. Finding Home by Red Lasbelin
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63. The Burden of Truth by Rhapsody
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150. Death in Darkness by rhyselle
244. Listening by rhyselle
445. Sailing Lessons by rhyselle
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067. Reunion by Robinka
127. The Good, the Bad, and the Queen by Robinka
138. If I were a wood elf... by Robinka
139. My Blood, Your Blood by Robinka
246. Opiate by Robinka
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148. Prey for the Hunter by Sulriel
256. The Huntsman and the Lady by Sulriel
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704. A Needful Taking by Tanaqui
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136. Field of Flowers by tuxedo_elf
161. Time and Tide by tuxedo_elf
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123. Never Met a Fore before by viv
146. I Hate You, Goldberry by viv
------------------------------------
173. A Sort of Homecoming by vladazhael
383. Silence So Loud by vladazhael
573. A Broken Hallelujah by vladazhael
574. Prophet Still, If Bird or Devil by vladazhael
--------------------------------------------------
125. The Scented Pleasure Garden by whitewave

*****************************

The following stories selected "Second and Early Third Age" as one of
their three category choices.

327. By Strength of Hounds by Adaneth
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378. Rumors by agape4gondor
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688. A Horn of Special Magnificence by agape4gondor
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70. Shards of Courage by Alassante
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334. With or Without You by Beruthiel's Cat
350. Longest Night by Beruthiel's Cat
238. Requies by Beruthiel's Cat
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257. Beyond the Clouded Hills by Bodkin
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314. Lost Out of Time II, The Coming Together by brindlemom2(Gilnaur)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
368. Wanderlust by Clodia
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618. Footnote to the Akallabeth by Clotho123
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64. To Sing Of... by Darth Fingon
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811. Kin-strife for Christmas by Dwimordene
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124. Paradise Lost by elea24
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527. Surpassing All Rumour by Elena Tiriel
809. Fell and Fair by Elena Tiriel
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396. The Return of Joy by Ellie
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171. Snowbirds by Fiondil
178. The Other Balrog-Slayer by Fiondil
180. BLUE: Mid-Summer Memories by Fiondil
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505. Bridges by freeflow
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508. There Once Was by hareatic (aka Hare)
335. The Last Message by hareatic (aka Hare)
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630. From the Grey Twilight by Imhiriel
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421. Last Alliance by Isil Elensar
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474. Flights of Fancy by Ithilwen
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259. Winter in Imladris by Jay of Lasgalen
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352. A Song by the Sea by j_dav (JDE)
-----------------------------------------
46. A Little More Conversation by Keiliss
607. Song for Tomorrow I & II by Keiliss
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301. Esquire of the King by Lady Roisin
201. Hands of Evil, Fingers of Life by Lady Roisin
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637. Storm-Tossed by Levade
--------------------------------
65. A Matter of Cultural Differences by Lissa
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137. Factions by Marta
312. Defiance by Marta
411. Isildur by Marta
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087. Swamp King by MedeaSmyke
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6. Sight by mir_noldoris
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15. Till Fire Purge All Things New by pandemonium_213
129. Downfallen by pandemonium_213
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325. This Distant Shore by Raksha the Demon
423. Forbidden Fruit by Raksha the Demon
638. Glitter by Raksha the Demon
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10. Allegiance by Starlight
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214. The Far Side of the world by SurgicalSteel
268. Alliance by SurgicalSteel
269. The Last Day of Our Acquaintance by SurgicalSteel
358. Survivors of the Downfall by SurgicalSteel
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607. A King's Ransom by Tanaqui
699. The Great Gift by Tanaqui
748. Love in a Cold Climate by Tanaqui
679. Lord of Misrule by Tanaqui
682. Force Majeure by Tanaqui
694. Saved by Tanaqui
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420. Single Godlike Male Seeks Companion by viv
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154. You Can't Take the Sky From Me by vladazhael
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529. A Changed Elf by weepingnaiad
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232. Ada's Jacket by WendWriter

*****************************************

These pieces may be any of the types of stories, ratings, etc. that are
accepted for the MEFAs. For more information on each one:

1. Log in to www.mefawards.net/MEFA2009/
2. Click on the stories link at the top of the page.
3. Do a search for the ID number, followed by the # sign. For instance
searching for "529#" will bring up the information for "A Changed Elf"
by weepingnaiad.

You can read the story by clicking on the title, or enter a review for
it by clicking the link to "Enter New Review" on the left side of the page.

Have fun reading.

Marta (MEFA Admin.)

Monday, November 16, 2009 Part One
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/158970.html>
Part Two <http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/158985.html>

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Part One
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/159332.html>
Part Two <http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/159713.html>

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/159779.html>

Thursday, November 19, 2009 Part One
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/160137.html>
Part Two <http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/160354.html>

Friday, November 20, 2009 Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/160755.html>

Saturday, November 21, 2009 Part One
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/160768.html>
Part Two <http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/161142.html>

Sunday, November 22, 2009 Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/161307.html>



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

A moment ago I clicked on story #53, McHobbits.

Instead of taking me to the story, the click took me to this URL:
http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/

It's an announcement the site has been suspended. This concerns me, because
I know that there are several stories nominated that are located at this
site, and there's no indication of when the site will be back up and
running.

Dreamflower


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I noticed this earlier tonight when I tried to get on my account.  That is the only fanfiction website which I actually write for and the fact that I can't get to any of my stuff is starting to scare me a little.  I have my stories saved on my computer and flash drives, thankfully, but every bit of feedback I've ever gotten is on that site and it's very disheartening to think I'll never be able to see it again.  I hope that it will be able to continue running.  In the meantime, Dreamflower, you might want to email the site's host- I think she posted her email address on the page.

-Traveller




________________________________
From: Barbara Rich <aelfwina@gmail.com>
To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 25, 2009 10:31:53 PM
Subject: [MEFAwards] Archive site suspension

 
A moment ago I clicked on story #53, McHobbits.

Instead of taking me to the story, the click took me to this URL:
http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/

It's an announcement the site has been suspended. This concerns me, because
I know that there are several stories nominated that are located at this
site, and there's no indication of when the site will be back up and
running.

Dreamflower

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

There is a way to retrieve stories from LOTRFF, even though the archive is
currently down. You can either search for the name of your story on Google
and then click "Cache," or go to _http://www.archive.org/index.php_
(http://www.archive.org/index.php) and paste in the address. The Internet Archive
site will give you a list of update dates for which you searched; click on
the most recent date. The good thing about the Internet Archive is that
you can follow most of the links on a page that is no longer online, while on
Google, you can only access cached copies of the pages that come up in the
search.

I hope that Lord of the Rings Fanfiction comes back and will be able to
continue and expand.

Angmar


In a message dated 11/25/2009 10:56:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
ashleyp514@yahoo.com writes:

I noticed this earlier tonight when I tried to get on my account. That is
the only fanfiction website which I actually write for and the fact that I
can't get to any of my stuff is starting to scare me a little. I have my
stories saved on my computer and flash drives, thankfully, but every bit of
feedback I've ever gotten is on that site and it's very disheartening to
think I'll never be able to see it again. I hope that it will be able to
continue running. In the meantime, Dreamflower, you might want to email the
site's host- I think she posted her email address on the page.

-Traveller

________________________________
From: Barbara Rich <_aelfwina@gmail.ael_ (mailto:aelfwina@gmail.com) >
To: _MEFAwards@yahoogrouMEFAwa_ (mailto:MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com)
Sent: Wed, November 25, 2009 10:31:53 PM
Subject: [MEFAwards] Archive site suspension


A moment ago I clicked on story #53, McHobbits.

Instead of taking me to the story, the click took me to this URL:
_http://www.lotrfanfhttp://www._ (http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/)

It's an announcement the site has been suspended. This concerns me, because
I know that there are several stories nominated that are located at this
site, and there's no indication of when the site will be back up and
running.

Dreamflower




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I too, have several stories there, though I've not uploaded them all yet.
But what concerns me is the MEFAs, since it's possible there is no other way
to access some of the nominated stories that are archived there. I know
I've already left reviews for a few of them, and have others on my wish
list.

What would be the MEFA policy on stories that were properly available at
nomination time, but then later on become unavailable through no fault of
the author?

Dreamflower

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 9:56 PM, Ashley Pooch <ashleyp514@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>
> I noticed this earlier tonight when I tried to get on my account. That is
> the only fanfiction website which I actually write for and the fact that I
> can't get to any of my stuff is starting to scare me a little. I have my
> stories saved on my computer and flash drives, thankfully, but every bit of
> feedback I've ever gotten is on that site and it's very disheartening to
> think I'll never be able to see it again. I hope that it will be able to
> continue running. In the meantime, Dreamflower, you might want to email the
> site's host- I think she posted her email address on the page.
>
> -Traveller
>
> ________________________________
> From: Barbara Rich <aelfwina@gmail.com <aelfwina%40gmail.com>>
> To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com <MEFAwards%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wed, November 25, 2009 10:31:53 PM
> Subject: [MEFAwards] Archive site suspension
>
>
>
> A moment ago I clicked on story #53, McHobbits.
>
> Instead of taking me to the story, the click took me to this URL:
> http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/
>
> It's an announcement the site has been suspended. This concerns me, because
> I know that there are several stories nominated that are located at this
> site, and there's no indication of when the site will be back up and
> running.
>
> Dreamflower
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Would this be a feasible way for people to read the stories?

Dreamflower

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 10:10 PM, <shakhburgul@aol.com> wrote:

>
>
> There is a way to retrieve stories from LOTRFF, even though the archive is
> currently down. You can either search for the name of your story on Google
> and then click "Cache," or go to _http://www.archive.org/index.php_
> (http://www.archive.org/index.php) and paste in the address. The Internet
> Archive
> site will give you a list of update dates for which you searched; click on
> the most recent date. The good thing about the Internet Archive is that
> you can follow most of the links on a page that is no longer online, while
> on
> Google, you can only access cached copies of the pages that come up in the
> search.
>
> I hope that Lord of the Rings Fanfiction comes back and will be able to
> continue and expand.
>
> Angmar
>
>
> In a message dated 11/25/2009 10:56:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> ashleyp514@yahoo.com <ashleyp514%40yahoo.com> writes:
>
> I noticed this earlier tonight when I tried to get on my account. That is
> the only fanfiction website which I actually write for and the fact that I
> can't get to any of my stuff is starting to scare me a little. I have my
> stories saved on my computer and flash drives, thankfully, but every bit of
>
> feedback I've ever gotten is on that site and it's very disheartening to
> think I'll never be able to see it again. I hope that it will be able to
> continue running. In the meantime, Dreamflower, you might want to email the
>
> site's host- I think she posted her email address on the page.
>
> -Traveller
>
> ________________________________
> From: Barbara Rich <_aelfwina@gmail.ael <_aelfwina%40gmail.ael>_ (mailto:
> aelfwina@gmail.com <aelfwina%40gmail.com>) >
> To: _MEFAwards@yahoogrouMEFAwa_ (mailto:MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com<MEFAwards%40yahoogroups.com>)
>
> Sent: Wed, November 25, 2009 10:31:53 PM
> Subject: [MEFAwards] Archive site suspension
>
> A moment ago I clicked on story #53, McHobbits.
>
> Instead of taking me to the story, the click took me to this URL:
> _http://www.lotrfanfhttp://www._ <http://www.lotrfanfhttp//www._> (
> http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/)
>
> It's an announcement the site has been suspended. This concerns me, because
> I know that there are several stories nominated that are located at this
> site, and there's no indication of when the site will be back up and
> running.
>
> Dreamflower
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Dreamflower,

I just checked the Internet Archive, and at this time, that site has not
picked up pages from LOTRFF since 2007. The Google cache method would be
more reliable for recently updated sites, but not every page of a story may be
picked up by Google. At least something will be available, though.

Angmar


In a message dated 11/25/2009 11:18:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
aelfwina@gmail.com writes:

Would this be a feasible way for people to read the stories?

Dreamflower

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 10:10 PM, <shakhburgul@aol.com> wrote:

>
>
> There is a way to retrieve stories from LOTRFF, even though the archive
is
> currently down. You can either search for the name of your story on
Google
> and then click "Cache," or go to _http://www.archive.org/index.php_
> (http://www.archive.org/index.php) and paste in the address. The
Internet
> Archive
> site will give you a list of update dates for which you searched; click
on
> the most recent date. The good thing about the Internet Archive is that
> you can follow most of the links on a page that is no longer online,
while
> on
> Google, you can only access cached copies of the pages that come up in
the
> search.
>
> I hope that Lord of the Rings Fanfiction comes back and will be able to
> continue and expand.
>
> Angmar




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Dreamflower

Thanks for bringing the issue with http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/ to our
attention.

I've just checked the site and there is now a message explaining that
they have exceeded the resources allowed for their hosting package and
asking for donations to keep the site running. There's still no
indication when/if the archive will be available again.

> What would be the MEFA policy on stories that were properly available at
> nomination time, but then later on become unavailable through no fault of
> the author?

These stories continue to compete in the MEFAs. Where possible, we do
what we can to ensure they are not disadvantaged, such as switching URLs
to a different site where the author can supply us with that.

At present, there are 29 stories affected. These are by 12 authors:
Ignoble Bard, Kenaz, chaotic_binky, j_dav (JDE), Midnight, Beruthiel's
Cat, Faoiltierna, Pink Siamese, Esteliel, callerofcrows, Formegil and
Naltariel.

I will be emailing all of these authors later today to let them know
about the situation and to ask them to supply alternative URLs. However,
if you're on the list, please feel free to email us before then at
mefasupport-at-mefawards-dot-net and provide us with alternative URLs
for your stories. If you do not have the story archived elsewhere,
please also feel free to contact us at the same email address and we'll
do what we can to find another place for you to archive.

(Thanks also to Angmar for suggesting a way to possibly find the stories
in the short term by searching through Google and using the cached version.)

Tanaqui
MEFA Admin Team


Barbara Rich wrote:

>
>
> A moment ago I clicked on story #53, McHobbits.
>
> Instead of taking me to the story, the click took me to this URL:
> http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/ <http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/>
>
> It's an announcement the site has been suspended. This concerns me, because
> I know that there are several stories nominated that are located at this
> site, and there's no indication of when the site will be back up and
> running.
>
> Dreamflower

This is a disheartening situation as I love the LOTRFF archive because it allows for all ratings and any genre to be posted there. Since there is such a wide range of authors writing in various genres affected, might I recommend those authors be referred to HASA (which also allows any rating and genre including slash)? It might be a good alternative, at least to make sure the stories make it through MEFAs. I know some of those authors don't post elsewhere...

*hopes for the best*

NiRi

I also have quite a few stories archived there and I'd hate to see this site lost! As you've noted, the site hosts any genre and rating. Amazing to consider the volume it must have reached to have caused such a problem with hosting all those stories.

Cathleen

--- In MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com, "nierielraina" <equineinclined@...> wrote:
>
> This is a disheartening situation as I love the LOTRFF archive because it allows for all ratings and any genre to be posted there. Since there is such a wide range of authors writing in various genres affected, might I recommend those authors be referred to HASA (which also allows any rating and genre including slash)? It might be a good alternative, at least to make sure the stories make it through MEFAs. I know some of those authors don't post elsewhere...
>
> *hopes for the best*
>
> NiRi
>

Hi NiRi and Cathleen

I've been in touch with the webmaster at lotrfanfiction. While I
obviously can't speak for her, she's indicated that the donations drive
is likely to be successful enough for her to bring the site back online
in the next few days. Let's hope that's the case!

Tanaqui
The MEFA Admin Team


Cathleen wrote:

>
>
> I also have quite a few stories archived there and I'd hate to see this
> site lost! As you've noted, the site hosts any genre and rating. Amazing
> to consider the volume it must have reached to have caused such a
> problem with hosting all those stories.
>
> Cathleen
>
> --- In MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com <mailto:MEFAwards%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "nierielraina" <equineinclined@...> wrote:
> >
> > This is a disheartening situation as I love the LOTRFF archive
> because it allows for all ratings and any genre to be posted there.
> Since there is such a wide range of authors writing in various genres
> affected, might I recommend those authors be referred to HASA (which
> also allows any rating and genre including slash)? It might be a good
> alternative, at least to make sure the stories make it through MEFAs. I
> know some of those authors don't post elsewhere...
> >
> > *hopes for the best*
> >
> > NiRi
> >

TFF also allows any rating and genre.

Isabeau





-----Original Message-----
From: nierielraina <equineinclined@yahoo.com>
To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, Nov 26, 2009 2:14 pm
Subject: [MEFAwards] Re: Archive site suspension





This is a disheartening situation as I love the LOTRFF archive because it allows for all ratings and any genre to be posted there. Since there is such a wide range of authors writing in various genres affected, might I recommend those authors be referred to HASA (which also allows any rating and genre including slash)? It might be a good alternative, at least to make sure the stories make it through MEFAs. I know some of those authors don't post elsewhere...

*hopes for the best*

NiRi









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The mods of the LOTR GFIC group's archive, "Many Paths to Tread", which
will open to the public January 1st, would like to offer our site as an
option for authors at LOTRfanfiction. All stories *will* have to follow
our ratings guidelines and I'm including the link here for those who are
interested in looking into this. We allow ratings G - R, but we do have
some specific posting guidelines for the type of stories that are
acceptable. We will not require MEFA authors affected by the problem
to join our group or challenge site in order to post at MPTT. This is an
exception, as currently only members have posting privileges. However,
we certainly welcome you to check out those groups as well. Also, for
technical reasons, a mod will have to to give new authors posting status
manually, which may take only a few minutes or might take up to a day.
I'm pleased to add that there are some stories nommed at this year's
MEFA's that are already hosted at our archive! Hopefully,
LOTRFanfiction will be up again soon. In the meantime, feel free to ask
if you have any questions about MPTT. We're pleased to be part of the
fanfiction community and to support one another as writers! Cathleen,
on behalf of LOTR GFIC moderators MPTT is located here:
http://www.lotrgfic.com/index.php <http://www.lotrgfic.com/index.php>
http://www.lotrgfic.com/viewpage.php?page=ratings
<http://www.lotrgfic.com/viewpage.php?page=ratings> Cathleen:
Virginia_lee_redcat@yahoo.com
<http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Virginia_lee_redcat@yahoo.\
com> Pearl Took: radicalmomssr@yahoo.com
<http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=radicalmomssr@yahoo.com>
Dreamflower: aelfwina@gmail.com
<http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=aelfwina@gmail.com>
Dawn: DawnFelagund@gmail.com
<http://us.mc654.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=DawnFelagund@gmail.com>
"Beautiful, glorious Scotland, has spoilt me for every other country!"

Mary Todd Lincoln


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Hi All

I'm sure you'll all be pleased to hear that lotrfanfiction
(http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/) is back online.

I'll be swapping back all alternative URLs that authors supplied, so
that the MEFA site once more links to lotrfanfiction for those stories.

Thanks

Tanaqui
MEFA Admin Team

My gosh - many thanks to all those involved in this - the MEFA volunteers
are incredible....

Just a small thought on the 'happenings' with regards to websites.

One site that I follow closed down last month due to the mod's RW issues and
such.

One site that a friend follows closed down this month due to that mod's RW
issues and such.

I'm sure there are others that I don't know of and lotrfanfic site's
problems just makes me ponder the future.

I think that we all, myself included, must continue to support and nurture
the sites that we are involved with or post at or read.... notes of
encouragment, perhaps monetary donations, and especially 'activity' at these
sites are paramount to keeping folks who love LOTR and all things related to
it - up and running.... it has been too many years since I read the books
and fell in love with Tolkien's world... but since the movies came out, my
'involvement' has increased exponentially. Others though, have been in the
'field' much longer and can become tired, burnt out, distracted. To keep
these dedicated folks going (and their websites), I think it would behoove
us all to take a moment at least twice a year to say 'huzzah! thank you!' -
I don't think it can hurt.

Again, huzzah and thank you to the MEFA volunteers, those who submit, those
who review, and those who write. I do so enjoy this competition for the
plethora of materials and sites it brings to my attention.

Blessings and happy holidays!
Agape

On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 7:37 AM, Tanaqui <tanaqui@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

>
>
> Hi All
>
> I'm sure you'll all be pleased to hear that lotrfanfiction
> (http://www.lotrfanfiction.com/) is back online.
>
> I'll be swapping back all alternative URLs that authors supplied, so
> that the MEFA site once more links to lotrfanfiction for those stories.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tanaqui
> MEFA Admin Team
>
>
>



--
Life's been good to me so far!!! Praise God!


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Thanks for the thanks, Agape - it does help!

Regarding archives closing down due to real-world issues and so on,
there's a fannish project to try and rescue archives when that happens.

It's run by the Organization for Transformative Works (you can read
about all the other fanfic/fanwork and fan-related things the OTW gets
up to at http://transformativeworks.org/). The archive rescue project is
called "Open Doors" and details can be found at
http://transformativeworks.org/projects/opendoors.

If you know of an archive that's at risk of being shut down, please do
let the person running the archive know about Open Doors. Maybe OTW can
help them keep the archive content online.

Tanaqui

Agape 4Rivendell wrote:

> My gosh - many thanks to all those involved in this - the MEFA volunteers
> are incredible....
>
> Just a small thought on the 'happenings' with regards to websites.
>
> One site that I follow closed down last month due to the mod's RW issues and
> such.
>
> One site that a friend follows closed down this month due to that mod's RW
> issues and such.
>
> I'm sure there are others that I don't know of and lotrfanfic site's
> problems just makes me ponder the future.
>
> I think that we all, myself included, must continue to support and nurture
> the sites that we are involved with or post at or read.... notes of
> encouragment, perhaps monetary donations, and especially 'activity' at these
> sites are paramount to keeping folks who love LOTR and all things related to
> it - up and running.... it has been too many years since I read the books
> and fell in love with Tolkien's world... but since the movies came out, my
> 'involvement' has increased exponentially. Others though, have been in the
> 'field' much longer and can become tired, burnt out, distracted. To keep
> these dedicated folks going (and their websites), I think it would behoove
> us all to take a moment at least twice a year to say 'huzzah! thank you!' -
> I don't think it can hurt.
>
> Again, huzzah and thank you to the MEFA volunteers, those who submit, those
> who review, and those who write. I do so enjoy this competition for the
> plethora of materials and sites it brings to my attention.
>
> Blessings and happy holidays!
> Agape

Hey guys,

GamgeeFest has finished her story "Distractions." As such, it's been
moved to a subcategory where it can compete against finished fics. It
was previously in Genres: Longer Works: Incomplete, but is now in
Genres: Longer Works: General.

Any votes you entered for it "carry over" (you don't need to do anything
if you've already voted), but if you are looking for this story you will
need to look for it in its new subcategory.

Marta

Monday, November 23, 2009 Reviews
<http://http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/161632.html>

Tuesday November 24, 2009 Part One
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/162023.html>
Part Two <http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/162115.html>

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Reviews
<http:///community.livejournal.com/mefas/162507.html>

Thursday, November 26, 2009 Part One
<http:///community.livejournal.com/mefas/162727.html>
Part Two <http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/162825.html>

Friday, November 27, 2009 Reviews
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/163112.html>

Saturday, November 28, 2009 Reviews
<http:///community.livejournal.com/mefas/163462.html>

Sunday, November 29, 2009 Part One
<http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/163670.html>
Part Two <http://community.livejournal.com/mefas/163855.html>



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Hey guys,

Continuing with our (semi-regular) educational posts, this week I would
like to draw your attention to some of the types of stories you can vote
for in this year's awards.

When a story is nominated, the author describes it as fitting into three
groups that will eventually become the main categories. These include
the race of the characters involved, the genre, and the time period in
which it is set. Authors rank their preference for how they'd like their
story categorized, and MEFA volunteers put the story into one of these
three category choices.

But perhaps you want to find all the stories involving a particular
race, such as Hobbits, not just those competing in the main category for
that race? Or all stories relating to a particular time period or of a
particular genre, even if they're competing in another category. Our
website lets you do that:

1. Log in to www.mefawards.net/MEFA2009/
2. Click the Stories link at the top of the page.
3. Click the link to show the filter (if it isn't already showing).
4. Click the Clear All Filters button to clear out anything you had
searched on before.
5. Select the race, time period, or genre you would like to see from the
Genre, Race, Time menu.
6. Click the Display selected nominations button.

This will show you all the stories whose authors selected that category
as any one of their three choices. It's a good way to find nearly all of
the stories involving a certain character group, set in a certain time
period, or of the same genre. While I encourage everyone to broaden
their reading habits for the MEFAs, there's also nothing wrong with
starting with the types of stories you find most appealing. Or sometimes
you are simply in the mood for a certain type of story. These filters
can help you in situations like that.

This week, we're listing all the stories in the later time periods --
Pre-Ring War, Ring War, Post-Ring War and Beyond, Modern Times -- as
well as those that span multiple ages in Multi-Age.

*****************************

The following stories selected Pre-Ring War as one of their three
category choices.

170. First Impressions by Aeärwen
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193. My Sword Trembles - Book Three - 'My Sword' series by agape4gondor
426. Quickbeam by agape4gondor
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372. Apples by Aglarien
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399. Elven Light by Ainu Laire
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274. The Giver and the Gifted by annmarwalk
559. Fifteenth by annmarwalk
773. Stag and Star by annmarwalk
775. Chef's Surprise by annmarwalk
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307. Dedication by Beruthiel's Cat
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28. Stirrup Cup by Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
45. Outlander by Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
50. Bedazzled by Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
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44. At Hope's Edge by Cairistiona
342. Keeping Watch by Cairistiona
343. On a Spring Morn by Cairistiona
389. An Unexpected Feast by Cairistiona
822. Behold your King by Cairistiona
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113. His Wealth Shall Flow in Fountains by Celeritas
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235. Children's Play by charli800
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599. Thankful Heart by chloe_amethyst
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788. The Hardest Month by curiouswombat
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447. Yet Another Thing That Never Happened to Daeron Greyvale by dancingkatz
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760. Children of Lindórinand by Darth Fingon
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660. My Opinion of an Elf by Dis Thrainsdotter
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29. Trotter by Dreamflower
744. Roast Mutton Revisited by Dreamflower
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276. The Horn of the Kine by Dwimordene
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749. Hard Sailing by Dwimordene/Isabeau of Greenlea CoAuthors
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567. The Search and the Song by Elen Kortirion
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535. Son of Durin by Elena Tiriel
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296. Immortal Tears by Epilachna
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211. Strings by Faoiltierna
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183. DECEPTIONS: The Last Council of the Wise by Fiondil
406. Stirrings of Shadow by Fiondil
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473. Brothers in Arms by Galadriel
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511. Sums with Sam by GamgeeFest
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303. Mithrin I: Seeing You by Geale
798. Tea and Other Pleasures by Geale
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229. The Eyes Of The World by Gogol
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107. An Autumn Ride (As Seen by Peregrin) by Golden
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37. The Ever-Present Past by grey_wonderer
346. JAM AND PUNISHMENT by grey_wonderer
422. Chicks and Ducks and Sheep better scurry... by grey_wonderer
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578. Where There Is Smoke by Holly
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57. Each Moment, Without End by illwynd
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629. Midsummer Fair by Imhiriel
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593. B Like a Bathing Boromir by Isabeau of Greenlea
594. The Wave by Isabeau of Greenlea
595. Tattoo by Isabeau of Greenlea
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263. To Wrap an Elven Princeling by Jael
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466. Let Them Eat Cake by Jaiden_S
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68. Shelter From The Storm by Jay of Lasgalen
166. The Clouds Burst by Jay of Lasgalen
260. Think Of A World Without Any Harvest by Jay of Lasgalen
261. It Comes In Pints by Jay of Lasgalen
677. Zirak-zigil by Jay of Lasgalen
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442. Warriors by Jedi Sapphire
620. A Chapter of Accidents by Jedi Sapphire
710. Falling Shadow by Jedi Sapphire
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14. Adventures of an Eored: Sins of the Father by Katzilla
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424. No Going Back by Larner
429. Just Desserts by Larner
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441. Elven Strength by Legolass
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313. What Should Come From a Quest by Liliwen
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495. Of Pranks and Experiments by Lily
496. The Gift of Sight by Lily
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19. More Than Meets the Eye by Linda Hoyland
167. Empty Handed by Linda Hoyland
283. Good King of Cats by Linda Hoyland
357. The Hands of a Healer by Linda Hoyland
436. No Common Soldier by Linda Hoyland
438. No Hope for Myself by Linda Hoyland
485. A Sign of Hope by Linda Hoyland
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565. Only Human by Linda Hoyland/Raksha the Demon CoAuthors
756. Pride of Place by Linda Hoyland/Raksha the Demon CoAuthors
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168. O the Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night by Lindelea
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38. Passing by Lissa
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504. Searching by Marethiel
665. My Hands Remember by Marethiel
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2. Lake of Fire by Marta
43. Birthright by Marta
362. Eating Stones by Marta
469. A Game Well-Played by Marta
556. Mathoms by Marta
666. The Road Goes Ever On by Marta
687. From the Ashes by Marta
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295. The Scout and the Rider by MedeaSmyke
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59. Always There by Midnight
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610. The Prince & the Gypsy by minuial nuwing
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231. Monty Python's 'The Hobbit' by Morthoron
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657. While Hope Lasts by MP Brennan
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89. The Maegd Feorran by Nancy Brooke
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87. The Final Sense by nau_tika
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289. Tolog Mellon by Nosterineth
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114. A Lesson in the Library by Pearl Took
365. Gifts by Pearl Took
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190. The Memory of Moments by Peredhil lover
280. Sacrifices of Friendship by Peredhil lover
579. A Yearling Shoot by Peredhil lover
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51. The Temptation of Hope by Raksha the Demon
54. Rites of Spring by Raksha the Demon
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133. Memories by Red Lasbelin
162. The Look of Love by Red Lasbelin
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187. Beating Down the Pain by rhyselle
188. Adar Rhîw by rhyselle
189. The Cake by rhyselle
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108. Holding Back the Flood by shirebound
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382. Worth the Pain by Silivren Tinu
727. Gifts from the Heart by Silivren Tinu
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351. Elf-root by Soledad
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371. Ónen i Estel Edain by StarSpray
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62. For Arwen by Súlriel
212. Heart's Cord by Súlriel
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823. The Ice Is Getting Thin by Talullah
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674. The Hunt by Tanaqui
696. Little Brother and Little Sister by Tanaqui
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491. The Eagles Are Coming by Thundera Tiger
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519. A Matter of Cultural Differences by Vilwarin
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245. Scourged Hearts by weepingnaiad
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299. Saruman's Task by WendWriter
732. The Love of a Lord by WendWriter
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461. Nana's Tree by White Wolf
621. To Risk It All by White Wolf
723. Facing Death by White Wolf

*****************************

The following stories selected Ring War as one of their three category
choices.

305. The Pit by agape4gondor
386. A Malady in Meduseld by agape4gondor
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397. The Kindness of Strangers by Aiwendiel
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17. The Power Behind the Throne by Altariel
542. Not all the birds are to be trusted by Altariel
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272. Bring Me That Horizon by annmarwalk
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515. Together by Aranel Laerien
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738. Freedom by Aranel Took
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569. I am Naked in the Dark, Sam by Baillie From Bree
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302. What Shall I Call You? by Beloved of Aragorn
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36. Late by Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
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321. A Moment of Reflection by Budgielover
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360. Walking the Line - Book One by callerofcrows
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328. An Ill-Considered Action by Cathleen
814. Jest in Time by Cathleen
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481. Glorfindel and the Master of the Forest by chaotic_binky
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243. Darkness by Claudia
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824. Pastures Green by curiouswombat
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778. Staying by dancingkatz
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102. Where Light in Darkness Dwells by Dreamflower
323. Taking the Cake by Dreamflower
344. Encounter in Ithilien by Dreamflower
632. To Wait for Sun's Returning by Dreamflower
741. Trickles of Fear by Dreamflower
743. Interlude in Buckland by Dreamflower
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690. Worth Two in the Hand by Dwimordene
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156. Survival of the Fittest by Eiranae
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83. The Fortunate Few by elea24
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233. And she smiled by Ellynn
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662. Not This Day by Elvish Writer
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601. Deception by Eressë
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803. Rest in Lothlórien by Esteliel
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410. Embers by Evergreene
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242. Token by Febobe
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375. One Big Love by Fimbrethiel
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182. REBUKE: Animadversions by Fiondil
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597. Diplomatic Relations by Ignoble Bard
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691. At the Bridge of Mitheithel by Imhiriel
712. The Lady's Gift by Imhiriel
817. Legolas shall be for the Elves by Imhiriel
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61. The River by Indigo Bunting
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434. Oft Hope is Born, Where All is Forlorn by Jay of Lasgalen
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262. No More than an Elf by Jedi Sapphire
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692. Speak All the Words by juno_magic
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160. West of the Moon, East of the Sun by Kenaz
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11. Stereotypes Tryptich by Larner
198. Will the Light Return? by Larner
408. In Empty Lands by Larner
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159. On the Wings of the Storm by Lialathuveril
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486. The Rescue by Lindelea
794. October the Third by Lindelea
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521. Back Again by maaya
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667. Spring's First Thaw by Marta
675. Tomorrows by Marta
678. First Sight by Marta
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72. Slow Journey out of Doubt by MedeaSmyke
366. Bull's-Eye by MedeaSmyke
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184. The Storm of War by Midnight
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392. The Song in the Darkness by Mirach
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658. Hands of a Warrior by MP Brennan
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739. Beauty For All To See by Mysterious Jedi
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79. Standard Bearer by Nancy Brooke
95. The Good Soldier by Nancy Brooke
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759. Watching From Afar by Nath
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417. Among the Lost by NeumeIndil
497. Tucked Away by NeumeIndil
506. Berzerkergang by NeumeIndil
526. A Shieldmaiden's Mourning by NeumeIndil
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240. The Good Broideress by pandemonium_213
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48. Changes by Pearl Took
722. Darkness Reigns in the Light by Pearl Took
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310. The Swan of Dol Amroth by Phyncke
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338. Janet Goes to Hobbitland by Pink Siamese
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633. Small Heroes, Mighty Deeds by PipMer
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249. The Weather Outside is Frightful by Radbooks
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234. Memories of battle by Ragnelle
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101. Employee Review by Raksha the Demon
639. Between Shadow and Sun by Raksha the Demon
821. Far From Home by Raksha the Demon
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227. The Unforgotten by Rianiel
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477. Yellow, Sweet, Ensnaring by Ribby
478. Feasts of the Body by Ribby
479. Feasts of the Mind by Ribby
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149. Et omnia vanitas by Robinka
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563. The Fading Flower by Silivren Tinu
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654. Where all his life had fallen into ruin by Socrates399
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13. At Peace by Starlight
430. Nothing Gold Can Stay? by Starlight
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587. Bill's Journey by StarLight9
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405. Where Was Imrahil When Grond Hit the Gate? by stefaniab
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228. Examination by SurgicalSteel
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414. Dutiful Daughter by Tanaqui
702. Wake again to health and hope by Tanaqui
808. Touched by Frost by Tanaqui
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18. Beyond the Mountain Passes by Thundera Tiger
492. Hunting by Thundera Tiger
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26. Eight Elven Cloaks by Virtuella
255. Taking Stock by Virtuella
539. Tidings of Doom and Gloom by Virtuella
730. Mrs. Maggot Gives Directions by Virtuella
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73. On a Field of Battle by viv
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152. A Sight Beyond by vladazhael

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The following stories selected Post-Ring War and Beyond as one of their
three category choices.

647. Apples by 20thcenturyvole
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90. Light Fingers by Aeärwen
91. In The Dark by Aeärwen
92. Solving Old Mysteries by Aeärwen
93. Elladaniel by Aeärwen
256. En Route by Aeärwen
264. You Take My Heart by Aeärwen
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340. A Beggar of Distinction by Alassante
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548. The Steward's House by alex_quine
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467. The Age of Men by Altariel
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215. Strategy Meeting by AmandaK
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134. The Toymaster of Buckland by annmarwalk
271. Hair by annmarwalk
484. Antikythera by annmarwalk
562. Tea Party by annmarwalk
774. Unmasked by annmarwalk
776. A Heart As Wide As the World by annmarwalk
792. In Search of History by annmarwalk
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706. The Letter by Antane
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226. The Days of Wine and Roses by aranelgoldenflower
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33. Telling Tales by Avon
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568. The Gifting by Baillie From Bree
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200. Celebrian's Journal by Beruthiel's Cat
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455. And So It Ends by Bodkin
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34. The Long Race by Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
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316. Valinor Awaits by brindlemom2(Gilnaur)
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253. Midsummer in the Year of the Fall of Sauron by Cairistiona
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195. Keep Alive the Memory by Celeritas
439. A Golden Flower by Celeritas
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561. Full Circle by Claudia
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590. Haven by curiouswombat
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740. A Wedding and More by Dana
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763. The Archivist's Gift by dancingkatz
764. The Archivist by dancingkatz
765. Satisfaction by dancingkatz
766. First Sight by dancingkatz
767. The Palantir by dancingkatz
768. Misfit by dancingkatz
777. A Bad Habit by dancingkatz
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714."Where Many Paths and Errands Meet" (Vol. 1. of 8 of "The Adventures
of Frodo Gardner") by Dreamdeer
715. "Through Shadows to the Edge of Night" (Vol. 2 of 8, of "The
Adventures of Frodo Gardner") by Dreamdeer
716. "In Mordor Where the Shadows Are" (Vol 3 of 8, of "The Adventures
of Frodo Gardner") by Dreamdeer
717. "I Will Not Say the Day is Done, Nor Bid the Stars Farewell" (Vol.
4 of 8 of "The Adventures of Frodo Gardner") by Dreamdeer
720. "Now Lost, Lost to Those from the East, is Valimar!" (Vol. 7 of 8
of "The Adventures of Frodo Gardner") by Dreamdeer
721. "From the Ashes a Fire Shall be Woken" (Vol. 8 of 8 of "The
Adventures of Frodo Gardner") by Dreamdeer
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213. The Token by Dreamflower
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745. Hark! How Blithe the Throstle Sings! by Dreamflower
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275. Amends by Dwimordene
370. The Gift-giving of Celeborn by Dwimordene
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111. Through the Rain Curtain by Eledhwen
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649. The Portent by Ennorwen
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708. Tomb by Fileg
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591. Blame It On the Rain by Fimbrethiel
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181. SPRING: Meeting of Minds by Fiondil
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585. Helpless by Firefly-Maj
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320. Distractions by GamgeeFest
783. A Fool's Hope by GamgeeFest
784. Sam's Hat by GamgeeFest
785. A Close Call by GamgeeFest
786. The Master of Bag End by GamgeeFest
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787. To Have or Have Not by Garnet Took
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304. Now by Geale
799. Where You Go by Geale
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800. Of Pain and Sweetness by Geale
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20. The Ernil i Pheriannath Takes a Bath by grey_wonderer
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105. The Sleigh Bed by grey_wonderer
523. Odd Tales with Questionable Outcomes - Pulling Up Stakes by
grey_wonderer
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443. Elven-Queen by Haarajot
444. Morning-After Bliss by Haarajot
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543. Where the Heart is by Imhiriel
771. Desire Granted by Imhiriel
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4. Liquid Numbers by Isabeau of Greenlea
5. Tree Song by Isabeau of Greenlea
158. Wallowing by Isabeau of Greenlea
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487. Little Monkey by Isil Elensar
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826. The Sun In His Hands by jastaelf
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471. Primary Sources by Jay of Lasgalen
626. Red, Red Wine by Jay of Lasgalen
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458. An Elf Lord in Peril by Jedi Sapphire
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207. Forbearance by j_dav (JDE)
219. A Boon Companion by j_dav (JDE)
707. Lowering The Shield by j_dav (JDE)
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652. Concerning Sam by Kara's Aunty
655. Hope's Endurance by Kara's Aunty
656. Denial by Kara's Aunty
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522. A Short Tale of a Tiny Elf by KyMahalei
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98. Drummer by Lady Bluejay
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452. Pink by Lady Roisin
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663. This Present Darkness by Lamiel
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12. The Guardsman Comes Home by Larner
177. Failure of Duty by Larner
197. The First Snowfall of the Season by Larner
221. Loss of the Light by Larner
520. Last Comfort by Larner
534. The Gaffer's Farewell by Larner
541. Angainor by Larner
650. The Departure Observed by Larner
670. From the Ashes by Larner
781. In Defiance of the Dark by Larner
796. No Longer Merely A King by Larner
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617. Mr. Frodo's Waiting by Linaewen
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21. The Storm by Linda Hoyland
55. Healing the Healer by Linda Hoyland
74. Hunting the Dragon by Linda Hoyland
222. Dies Irae by Linda Hoyland
286. By the River by Linda Hoyland
387. Mask of Virtue by Linda Hoyland
432. Strong And Of Good Courage by Linda Hoyland
437. Out of the Depths by Linda Hoyland
462. A Night of Storms by Linda Hoyland
483. Bridal Bouquet by Linda Hoyland
530. Unprepared by Linda Hoyland
550. A Day at the Houses by Linda Hoyland
553. A Time to Reap by Linda Hoyland
644. A Feast of Lemons by Linda Hoyland
779. Crown of Thorns by Linda Hoyland
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758. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie by Lindelea
790. Rude Awakening by Lindelea
791. The Battle of Bywater by Lindelea
793. Battle of Bywater, afterwords by Lindelea
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333. The Calling of The Soul by Lintalome (Amaranth)
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1. Catharsis by Marta
42. A Bird in the Hand by Marta
494. Reading Between the Lines by Marta
555. Fire and Ice by Marta
669. House-Hunting by Marta
676. Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better by Marta
680. Diplomacy by Marta
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53. McHobbits by Midnight
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400. The Grace Given to Me by Mirach
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802. Fire and Ice by Naltariel
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86. Where Do Babies Come From? by nau_tika
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58. Like Breathing by Neoinean
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498. Waiting Up by NeumeIndil
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84. Follow the Sun by Nieriel Raina
172. A Trickle of Green Ribbon by Nieriel Raina
435. Forever Changed by Nieriel Raina
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659. And by the Love of Him Also by Nightdew
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754. Home by NorthernTrash-x
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40. Will Overruled By Fate by Oshun
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634. Repeat by Pearl Took
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818. Silver Circlets by permilea
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310. The Swan of Dol Amroth by Phyncke
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80. Sons Of by pipkinsweetgrass
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3. Stranger at the Feast by Raksha the Demon
39. For the King who has Everything by Raksha the Demon
395. Chrysalids by Raksha the Demon
533. Seeds Under Stone by Raksha the Demon
603. Gamesmanship by Raksha the Demon
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192. The First Time by Red Lasbelin
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196. The People of the Stars by shirebound
237. The Man in the Moon by shirebound
322. VALINOR VIRUS by shirebound
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354. Fairy Tale: The Elfling Who Cried 'Orcs' by Sivan Shemesh
355. Ellesar & Eldarion: I want to be an Elf! by Sivan Shemesh
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586. Surprise by StarLight9
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576. Across The Sea by StarSpray
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165. Unsent by SurgicalSteel
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7. A Shadow of Things that Might Be by Tanaqui
695. Proper fourteen-twenty by Tanaqui
698. Critical by Tanaqui
700. Sure Thing by Tanaqui
701. Over Hill and Under Hill by Tanaqui
703. All things will grow with joy by Tanaqui
747. As seen by the Little People by Tanaqui
806. In the Gift Of by Tanaqui
810. Taking The Reins by Tanaqui
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25. Of Rowan and Ruin by Thundera Tiger
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364. To Him Who Has Passed Beyond by Tulip Proudfoot
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761. Penance by Valante
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540. That which remains by Vilwarin
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23. The Measure of a Man by Virtuella
713. Worse Than The Witch King by Virtuella
731. The Gift of Iluvatar by Virtuella
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769. No Two Luckier Men by Vistula the Dunadan
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153. Cleaning Up The Mess by vladazhael
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415. The Swamp On The Edge Of Forever by weepingnaiad
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145. One Wish by White Gull
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460. The Friend I Leave Behind by White Wolf
624. Song of the Sea by White Wolf

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The following stories selected Modern Times as one of their three
category choices.

217. Womens Work by AmandaK
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589. A Time of Harvest, September 22nd, 1915. Elen Kortirion
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131. The Well by Independence1776 (Crystal113)
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816. Chance's Strange Arithmetic by Ithilwen
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30. A Man In Full by Jael
278. As The Night The Day by Jael
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27. Walking Down Narrow Streets by Marta
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248. Der Erlkönig by San Antonio Rose
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737. About Time by WoodElf

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The following stories selected Multi-Age as one of their three category
choices.

345. Those Singing Silmarils by Alassante
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324. Kill It Before It Multiplies by Beruthiel's Cat
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419. Moving On by Bodkin
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503. Elrohir's Elf Book - Part One by Darth Fingon
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718. "For Into Darkness Fell His Star" (Volume 5 of 8, of "The
Adventures of Frodo Gardner") by Dreamdeer
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545. No Longer Dream by Dwimordene
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403. Echoes of Shattered Glass by Epilachna
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230. Tales of a Dark Continent by Morthoron
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369. Bird in God's Garden by Nancy Brooke
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208. Forsaken Knowledge by Rhapsody
336. Five Voices by Rhapsody
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751. Promise Me by Sivan Shemesh
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673. Like Father, Like Sons by Tanaqui
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311. Lomendánar (Little Love for the Things of My Love) by vulgarweed
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537. The Turning of Angwë by WendWriter
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402. The Dark Foe Wears Feanaro by whitewave

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These pieces may be any of the types of stories, ratings, etc. that are
accepted for the MEFAs. For more information on each one:

1. Log in to www.mefawards.net/MEFA2009/
2. Click on the stories link at the top of the page.
3. Do a search for the ID number, followed by the # sign. For instance
searching for 1349# will bring up the information for The Toymaster of
Buckland by annmarwalk.

You can read the story by clicking on the title, or enter a review for
it by clicking the link to Enter New Review on the left side of the page.

Have fun reading.

Tanaqui
MEFA Admin Team