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Msg# 4531
Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1 Posted by Ainaechoiriel June 06, 2005 - 23:26:00 Topic ID# 4531Check Ballots for Main Category Genres: Romance
Walls and Gates (1041): Adina ATL
PG, Reason for Rating: adult themes
Romance Partners: Galadriel/Narvi
After completing the Doors of Durin, Narvi travels to Ost-in-Edhil at
Galadriel's "request" to help with the building of that city's defenses.
This is a sequel.
Lantern Gift (1241): Claudia
R, Reason for Rating: Interspecies slash. Violence.
Romance Partners: Frodo/Faramir
AU. Pre-LOTR. Bilbo has sold Bag End and taken young Frodo with him to
settle in Bree. Faramir has been banished by Denethor and sent to keep the
peace in Bree, which has become overrun by ruffians. Faramir and Frodo meet.
Before I Go To Sleep (869): Cuthalion
R, Reason for Rating: This story is listed as NC-17 on the Open Scrolls site
because Open Scrolls requires any story with a sex act described and
occuring in the story to be listed as NC-17. However, it is, IMHO, R at
best, and would be listed as such if judging just by the ratings as put
forth by the Motion Picture Association's ratings (which I assume you folks
follow).
Romance Partners: Frodo/OFC
A lovestory between the Ringbearer and a girl from Hobbiton. It's obviously
AU and a tale about what might have been if Frodo had ever found a love of
his own. What would happen when the danger of the ring is revealed and Frodo
has to leave? Would she wait for his return? And how would she handle the
fact to be left behind again - and this time forever?
Love Sweet As Poison (694): Dwimordene
R, Reason for Rating: adult themes, erotic content
Romance Partners: Denethor/Finduilas
The tale of Denethor and Finduilas. A perverse romance; be amazed that
Boromir and Faramir turned out as well as they did!
Discovery (740): Isabeau of Greenlea
R, Reason for Rating: erotic content, adult themes
Romance Partners: Andrahar (OMC)/Boromir
The sequel to Discretion. The end of the relationship. Or, what politics do
to strange bedfellows.
Spontaneity (1122): just_sphinx
PG-13, Reason for Rating: adult themes, implied erotic content
Romance Partners: Finrod/Turgon
Turgon and Finrod in Nargothrond.
Beginnings that feel like endings, And the other way 'round (781): Mariposa
PG, Reason for Rating: author's own rating choice.
Romance Partners: Pippin/Diamond
Lovely romance between Pippin and Diamond. A different sort of Diamond who
is independant and a widdow living on her own. Takes place after the quest.
Trust to Hope (1294): Novedhelion
PG-13, Reason for Rating: Sexual Tension
Romance Partners: Éomer/Lothíriel
“One meets his destiny often in the road he takes to avoid it.” French
Proverb Éomer and Lothíriel, my spin.
A Diamond In The Storm (780): SilverMoonLady
R, Reason for Rating: Sex
Romance Partners: Pippin/Diamond
A Diamond and Pippin romance filled with adventure.
Homecoming (541): Tanaqui
R, Reason for Rating: erotic content
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
A sequel to "The Influence of Kindred Desires". On their return to Minas
Tirith after their wedding, Faramir and Éowyn must begin to learn what it
takes to be married once the honeymoon is over.
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Drabble
Light and Leaf and Color (110): annmarwalk
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Denethor/Finduilas
Priior to their marriage, Denethor thinks about how much he misses Finduilas
when they are apart.
Silver and Gold (196): Elena Tiriel
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Celeborn / Galadriel
"... there is no record of the day when at last [Celeborn] sought the Grey
Havens, and with him went the last living memory of the Elder Days in
Middle-earth." (The Fellowship of the Ring, "Note on the Shire Records")
In Hope's Fire (471): Lyllyn
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
Arwen decides to cleave to Aragorn.
Raven and Gold (954): Marta
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen, Faramir/Éowyn
The first meeting of Éowyn Wraithbane and Arwen Evenstar.
Gift of Friendship, and A Gift of Love, A (484): Meril
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aldarion/Erendis
Two drabbles about the courtship of Aldarion and Erendis.
Sin (652): Oakenshield
PG, Reason for Rating: Mild romantic content
Romance Partners: Erestor/Glorfindel
Erestor hungers for something
Fire and Ice (1132): Ruby Nye
PG-13, Reason for Rating: PG 13 for implied slash
Romance Partners: Merry and Pippin
Fire melts ice, and water quenches flame…
A Good Match (1358): Tanaqui
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Éomer discusses romance with his sister...
First Anniversary (538): Tanaqui
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Faramir and Éowyn exchange gifts on their first anniversary.
Nothing to fear but fear itself (1350): Tanaqui
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Faramir thinks of someone special in the Houses of Healing...
Now in silence, now in speech (1389): Tanaqui
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Faramir beguiles Éowyn...
Risk and Reward (1364): Tanaqui
PG-13, Reason for Rating: sex
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Faramir and Éowyn, the first time...
Wandering in the Wild (1391): Tanaqui
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
Aragorn reflects under the stars...
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Elves
Under the Curse (1019): Finch
R, Reason for Rating: erotic content, violence, adult themes
Romance Partners: Fingon/Maedhros, Turgon/f
Silmarillion-based. The love of two fallen Elves: Maedhros and Fingon.
A Betrothal and Wedding (1198): Isil Elensar
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Finarfin/f
Earwen of Alqualonde tells the story of her betrothal and wedding to
Finarfin of Tirion
Light Extinguished (619): Larian Elensar
PG-13, Reason for Rating: Mild romance
Romance Partners: Elrond/Gil-galad
Gil-galad wants to protect Elrond, but has to hurt him to do it.
Alliance (162): Space Weavil
R, Reason for Rating: Battle violence
Romance Partners: Elrond/Celebrian
During the Second Age, Elrond served as a commander of Gil-Galad’s army in
both the War of the Elves and Sauron and in the Last Alliance. This story is
set during the latter, as Elrond feels the pressure upon him as both a
healer and warrior and attempts to balance the two. At the same time his
thoughts are with Celebrian, whom he secretly loves, and who may be the
steadying influence he needs once the conflict is over.
Sand and Flame (1130): Tehta
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Fëanor/Nerdanel
A retelling of a very well-known story. Features Feanor and Nerdanel as
young geeks in love, a rather unsympathetic look at Indis, and a lot of very
simple sentences.
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Incomplete
The Wings of the Shadow (1244): Aprilkat
R, Reason for Rating: slash content, some emotional anguish.
Romance Partners: Frodo/Faramir
Frodo and Faramir help one another heal.
Equals (1110): Beethoven's 7th
PG, Reason for Rating: Romantic scenes
Romance Partners: Merry/Estella
Did Merry and Estella have an agreement before he left on the Quest?
Circle of Hands (165): Ghettoelleth
R, Reason for Rating: Sexual situations
Romance Partners: Glorfindel/OFC
Glorfindel must come to terms with his past as he moves toward the future,
the reluctant leader of a group of unlikely young elves whose every choice
in life could alter the future of Arda. As all of ME begins to focus on the
growing threat of Sauron, a darker evil begins to stir. An a/u story in
three parts.
All's Fair (1113): Inkling
PG-13, Reason for Rating: adult themes
Romance Partners: Frodo/f
Young Frodo Baggins is in love, but too shy to do anything about it until a
“friend” offers to help. A touching tale of love and betrayal, overwrought
poetry, and pipeweed cultivation.
Life in the Angle (181): Leaward
R, Reason for Rating: marital situations
Romance Partners: OMC/OFC
A romance with mystery.' Since it takes place just after the War of the
Ring, I've had to use mainly Original Characters. A Dunedain Ranger brings
home his new Bree bride to live amongst his people and they must struggle
with the cultural differences between them as he finds some of his people
are not as accepting of 'lesser folk thinning the blood of the Dunedain.'
Sugar and Spice (960): Marta
R, Reason for Rating: erotic content
Romance Partners: Sancho Proudfoot/OFC
An attempt at distinctively hobbity erotica. And just to make it even more
interesting, no major characters: years after the Scouring, Sancho Proudfoot
and his wife share an evening together.
Reason in Madness (950): Niennanir
R, Reason for Rating: Dark humour, Sexual Situations
Romance Partners: Arwen/Aragorn, multiple other romances
Haldir struggles to heal Arwen's breaking heart by helping Aragorn romance
her in true elvish fashion. Things would be going so well if only Haldir's
brothers weren't secretly trying to make Arwen fall in love with him.
Artist's Appreciation (146): sulriel
PG, Reason for Rating: romantic suggestion
Romance Partners: Celeborn / OFC
She's in the wrong place at the wrong time... fortunately.
Healing the Long Cleeve (916): TopazTook
R, Reason for Rating: Sexual content in the context of marriage, memories of
(Ring-War) violence
Romance Partners: Pippin/Diamond
Peregrin and Diamond Took learn to make a marriage and to lead a people.
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Poetry
A Light Beyond the Darkness (10): Alawa
G, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Arathorn, Gilraen
Gilraen and Arathorn respond to the 'How do I love thee?' Challenge.
Watching Thoughts (11): Alawa
G, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Aragorn, Arwen
While Aragorn went forth again to danger and toil, Arwen remained in
Rivendell and from afar watched over him in thought
Sitting by the Seashore (1260): Carolina
PG, Reason for Rating: some romance and angst
Romance Partners: Frodo/Sam
Sam misses Frodo.
Fire and Water (266): Ellisande
PG-13, Reason for Rating: adult themes
Romance Partners: Denethor/Finduilas
"Denethor loved her, in his fashion, more dearly than any other..." -- After
years of emptiness, a man betrayed finds he wants to forget and believe but
-- frightened by his own emotions -- dares not trust happiness. A
bittersweet love poem
Anglachel (339): Fileg
PG, Reason for Rating: adult themes
Romance Partners: Turin/Anglachel
A terzanelle from Turin to Anglachel. For those who like their love poems
like their coffee -- black, bitter, and with sediment at the bottom.
Elanor (340): Fileg
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Fastred/Elanor
A kyrielle from Fastred to Elanor.
Strength of Love (342): Fileg
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Denethor/Finduilas
This rondeau is a love poem from Finduilas to Denethor.
Steel and Flame (736): Flick
PG, Reason for Rating: nonexplicit slash
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Boromir
A villanelle on love and loss, Aragorn and Boromir. Non-explicit slash.
Sonnet to the White Lady, A (414): Ijemanja
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
A poem of love from Faramir to Éowyn.
Colour of Ice (475): Marnie
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Celeborn/Galadriel
An entry for the "How do I love thee?" challenge at HASA -- a poem by
Galadriel.
Unafraid (650): Naresha
PG-13, Reason for Rating: Mild romantic content
Romance Partners: Arwen/Éowyn
Éowyn lies dying, but is determined to ease Arwen’s emotional pain.
Fëanor Challenged (45): stultiloquentia
G, Reason for Rating: none
Romance Partners: Fëanor, Galadriel
Fëanor attempts to court Galadriel.
Three Strands of Golden Hair (270): Werecat
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Gimli reflects upon Galadriel's gift. A set of four haiku.
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Rivendell
It Happens (615): Ezra's Persian Kitty
PG-13, Reason for Rating: nudity, mild sexual situations
Romance Partners: Elrond/Erestor, Glorfindel/Lindir
Elrond with a side of Glorfindel, heavy on the angst. And could I get a
Haldir with that?
The Lover's Melancholy (616): Ezra's Persian Kitty
R, Reason for Rating: Mild Sexual Encounter
Romance Partners: Erestor/Haldir
Two lonely souls seek comfort.
Thread of Fate (15): Forodwaith
G, Reason for Rating: none
Romance Partners: NA
"No cord nor cable can so forcibly draw, or hold so fast, as love can do
with a twined thread." As Arwen weaves a banner for Aragorn, the ties
binding her to her people begin to weaken.
A Tangled Web (947): Niennanir
R, Reason for Rating: sexual situations
Romance Partners: Arwen/Aragorn, multiple other romances
The twins catch their sister flirting with Estel in the garden and decide to
break them up for their own good. Their plans backfire and the whole of
Imladris becomes embroiled in romantic chaos.
The Last Good Day of the Year (618): Talullah
PG-13, Reason for Rating: Mild sexual situations
Romance Partners: Lindir/Rumil
Lindir misses his lover and learns a few things.
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Rohan
Campdóm and Lufian (1039): Drake/Eokat CoAuthors
R, Reason for Rating: Marital situations
Romance Partners: OMF/OFC
When a rider returns to his home....what is awaiting him there? How does the
ordinary Eorlinga live when such evil is about to destroy everything he
cares about? This is a story of such a rider, a warrior of Rohan.
Confessions in the Dark (1047): Eokat
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Eomer/Lothiriel
Eomer and Lothiriel reluctently agree to marriage negotiations, Eowyn and
Faramir agree to help them to realise their true feeling for one another.
Courage (1049): Eokat
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Eomer/Lothiriel, Leofwen/OMC
How hard can seeking a proposal be? Eomer, although mighty King and warrior
he may be, struggles with his feelings and emotions over this issue.
Home Indeed (1045): Eokat
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Eomer/Lothiriel
After a hard patrol Eomer enjoys his homecoming..... and being reunited with
his family.
Novice Rider (1048): Eokat
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Eomer/Lothiriel
Eomer teaches Lothiriel to ride, much to his dismay. What does Firefoot
think of this?
Knight's Service (582): Marta
PG, Reason for Rating: Implied het sexuality
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Merry and Pippin are hunting for a late-night snack one night in Edoras --
and see a kiss that Faramir and Eowyn would rather keep secret. Based on a
scene in Tanaqui's story "Later"
Fear and Desire (408): Mimine
R, Reason for Rating: eroticism
Romance Partners: Grima/Eomer and some Grima/Theoden
Grima Wormtongue realises some things about himself. Slash
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Vignette
Warmth for the White Lady (995): Anoriath
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Short gap-filler in the Faramir and Eowyn romance.
The Terror Of Buckland (698): Aratlithiel
R, Reason for Rating: Sexual situations
Romance Partners: Frodo/Original Female Character
Frodo has been helping himself to more than just Farmer Maggot's mushrooms
Letters (1245): Breon Briarwood
G, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: mystery
Response to a Shirebound challenge about writing letters
On Cerin Amroth (246): Dwimordene
PG, Reason for Rating: romantic content
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
The journey of Aragorn and Arwen towards Cerin Amroth, the heart of Lórien.
Eclipsed by the Moon (989): EdorasLass
PG-13, Reason for Rating: erotic content, adult themes
Romance Partners: Grima/OFC
A kitchen maid in the Meduseld watches the object of her affections. It is
not who you might think it is.
Arwen, My Love (716): Elvenesse
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
A young Aragorn must have tried to put his feelings for Arwen into writing
after first meeting her -- or even worse, poetry.
Selfless Love (1342): FrodoBaggins_88
G, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Frodo/Rosie and Sam/Rosie - undeclared love
Frodo ponders upon his feelings for Rosie Cotton.
Love Lies Sleeping (1199): Isil Elensar
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Orophin/f
A troubled Orophin keeps silent vigil over Rian during her last night in
Lorien.
Mantle of Stars (987): marastar
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
In the Houses of Healing, Faramir thinks of that which conceals.
Welcoming the Lady (967): Marta
PG, Reason for Rating: erotic content
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Shortly after their wedding, Faramir and Éowyn to Henneth Annûn, and the two
share a private moment.
The Swan Feather (50): Starlight
PG, Reason for Rating: Eroticism
Romance Partners: Finduilas, Denethor
After the wedding night, revelations continue.
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Walls and Gates (1041): Adina ATL
PG, Reason for Rating: adult themes
Romance Partners: Galadriel/Narvi
After completing the Doors of Durin, Narvi travels to Ost-in-Edhil at
Galadriel's "request" to help with the building of that city's defenses.
This is a sequel.
Lantern Gift (1241): Claudia
R, Reason for Rating: Interspecies slash. Violence.
Romance Partners: Frodo/Faramir
AU. Pre-LOTR. Bilbo has sold Bag End and taken young Frodo with him to
settle in Bree. Faramir has been banished by Denethor and sent to keep the
peace in Bree, which has become overrun by ruffians. Faramir and Frodo meet.
Before I Go To Sleep (869): Cuthalion
R, Reason for Rating: This story is listed as NC-17 on the Open Scrolls site
because Open Scrolls requires any story with a sex act described and
occuring in the story to be listed as NC-17. However, it is, IMHO, R at
best, and would be listed as such if judging just by the ratings as put
forth by the Motion Picture Association's ratings (which I assume you folks
follow).
Romance Partners: Frodo/OFC
A lovestory between the Ringbearer and a girl from Hobbiton. It's obviously
AU and a tale about what might have been if Frodo had ever found a love of
his own. What would happen when the danger of the ring is revealed and Frodo
has to leave? Would she wait for his return? And how would she handle the
fact to be left behind again - and this time forever?
Love Sweet As Poison (694): Dwimordene
R, Reason for Rating: adult themes, erotic content
Romance Partners: Denethor/Finduilas
The tale of Denethor and Finduilas. A perverse romance; be amazed that
Boromir and Faramir turned out as well as they did!
Discovery (740): Isabeau of Greenlea
R, Reason for Rating: erotic content, adult themes
Romance Partners: Andrahar (OMC)/Boromir
The sequel to Discretion. The end of the relationship. Or, what politics do
to strange bedfellows.
Spontaneity (1122): just_sphinx
PG-13, Reason for Rating: adult themes, implied erotic content
Romance Partners: Finrod/Turgon
Turgon and Finrod in Nargothrond.
Beginnings that feel like endings, And the other way 'round (781): Mariposa
PG, Reason for Rating: author's own rating choice.
Romance Partners: Pippin/Diamond
Lovely romance between Pippin and Diamond. A different sort of Diamond who
is independant and a widdow living on her own. Takes place after the quest.
Trust to Hope (1294): Novedhelion
PG-13, Reason for Rating: Sexual Tension
Romance Partners: Éomer/Lothíriel
“One meets his destiny often in the road he takes to avoid it.” French
Proverb Éomer and Lothíriel, my spin.
A Diamond In The Storm (780): SilverMoonLady
R, Reason for Rating: Sex
Romance Partners: Pippin/Diamond
A Diamond and Pippin romance filled with adventure.
Homecoming (541): Tanaqui
R, Reason for Rating: erotic content
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
A sequel to "The Influence of Kindred Desires". On their return to Minas
Tirith after their wedding, Faramir and Éowyn must begin to learn what it
takes to be married once the honeymoon is over.
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Drabble
Light and Leaf and Color (110): annmarwalk
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Denethor/Finduilas
Priior to their marriage, Denethor thinks about how much he misses Finduilas
when they are apart.
Silver and Gold (196): Elena Tiriel
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Celeborn / Galadriel
"... there is no record of the day when at last [Celeborn] sought the Grey
Havens, and with him went the last living memory of the Elder Days in
Middle-earth." (The Fellowship of the Ring, "Note on the Shire Records")
In Hope's Fire (471): Lyllyn
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
Arwen decides to cleave to Aragorn.
Raven and Gold (954): Marta
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen, Faramir/Éowyn
The first meeting of Éowyn Wraithbane and Arwen Evenstar.
Gift of Friendship, and A Gift of Love, A (484): Meril
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aldarion/Erendis
Two drabbles about the courtship of Aldarion and Erendis.
Sin (652): Oakenshield
PG, Reason for Rating: Mild romantic content
Romance Partners: Erestor/Glorfindel
Erestor hungers for something
Fire and Ice (1132): Ruby Nye
PG-13, Reason for Rating: PG 13 for implied slash
Romance Partners: Merry and Pippin
Fire melts ice, and water quenches flame…
A Good Match (1358): Tanaqui
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Éomer discusses romance with his sister...
First Anniversary (538): Tanaqui
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Faramir and Éowyn exchange gifts on their first anniversary.
Nothing to fear but fear itself (1350): Tanaqui
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Faramir thinks of someone special in the Houses of Healing...
Now in silence, now in speech (1389): Tanaqui
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Faramir beguiles Éowyn...
Risk and Reward (1364): Tanaqui
PG-13, Reason for Rating: sex
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Faramir and Éowyn, the first time...
Wandering in the Wild (1391): Tanaqui
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
Aragorn reflects under the stars...
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Elves
Under the Curse (1019): Finch
R, Reason for Rating: erotic content, violence, adult themes
Romance Partners: Fingon/Maedhros, Turgon/f
Silmarillion-based. The love of two fallen Elves: Maedhros and Fingon.
A Betrothal and Wedding (1198): Isil Elensar
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Finarfin/f
Earwen of Alqualonde tells the story of her betrothal and wedding to
Finarfin of Tirion
Light Extinguished (619): Larian Elensar
PG-13, Reason for Rating: Mild romance
Romance Partners: Elrond/Gil-galad
Gil-galad wants to protect Elrond, but has to hurt him to do it.
Alliance (162): Space Weavil
R, Reason for Rating: Battle violence
Romance Partners: Elrond/Celebrian
During the Second Age, Elrond served as a commander of Gil-Galad’s army in
both the War of the Elves and Sauron and in the Last Alliance. This story is
set during the latter, as Elrond feels the pressure upon him as both a
healer and warrior and attempts to balance the two. At the same time his
thoughts are with Celebrian, whom he secretly loves, and who may be the
steadying influence he needs once the conflict is over.
Sand and Flame (1130): Tehta
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Fëanor/Nerdanel
A retelling of a very well-known story. Features Feanor and Nerdanel as
young geeks in love, a rather unsympathetic look at Indis, and a lot of very
simple sentences.
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Incomplete
The Wings of the Shadow (1244): Aprilkat
R, Reason for Rating: slash content, some emotional anguish.
Romance Partners: Frodo/Faramir
Frodo and Faramir help one another heal.
Equals (1110): Beethoven's 7th
PG, Reason for Rating: Romantic scenes
Romance Partners: Merry/Estella
Did Merry and Estella have an agreement before he left on the Quest?
Circle of Hands (165): Ghettoelleth
R, Reason for Rating: Sexual situations
Romance Partners: Glorfindel/OFC
Glorfindel must come to terms with his past as he moves toward the future,
the reluctant leader of a group of unlikely young elves whose every choice
in life could alter the future of Arda. As all of ME begins to focus on the
growing threat of Sauron, a darker evil begins to stir. An a/u story in
three parts.
All's Fair (1113): Inkling
PG-13, Reason for Rating: adult themes
Romance Partners: Frodo/f
Young Frodo Baggins is in love, but too shy to do anything about it until a
“friend” offers to help. A touching tale of love and betrayal, overwrought
poetry, and pipeweed cultivation.
Life in the Angle (181): Leaward
R, Reason for Rating: marital situations
Romance Partners: OMC/OFC
A romance with mystery.' Since it takes place just after the War of the
Ring, I've had to use mainly Original Characters. A Dunedain Ranger brings
home his new Bree bride to live amongst his people and they must struggle
with the cultural differences between them as he finds some of his people
are not as accepting of 'lesser folk thinning the blood of the Dunedain.'
Sugar and Spice (960): Marta
R, Reason for Rating: erotic content
Romance Partners: Sancho Proudfoot/OFC
An attempt at distinctively hobbity erotica. And just to make it even more
interesting, no major characters: years after the Scouring, Sancho Proudfoot
and his wife share an evening together.
Reason in Madness (950): Niennanir
R, Reason for Rating: Dark humour, Sexual Situations
Romance Partners: Arwen/Aragorn, multiple other romances
Haldir struggles to heal Arwen's breaking heart by helping Aragorn romance
her in true elvish fashion. Things would be going so well if only Haldir's
brothers weren't secretly trying to make Arwen fall in love with him.
Artist's Appreciation (146): sulriel
PG, Reason for Rating: romantic suggestion
Romance Partners: Celeborn / OFC
She's in the wrong place at the wrong time... fortunately.
Healing the Long Cleeve (916): TopazTook
R, Reason for Rating: Sexual content in the context of marriage, memories of
(Ring-War) violence
Romance Partners: Pippin/Diamond
Peregrin and Diamond Took learn to make a marriage and to lead a people.
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Poetry
A Light Beyond the Darkness (10): Alawa
G, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Arathorn, Gilraen
Gilraen and Arathorn respond to the 'How do I love thee?' Challenge.
Watching Thoughts (11): Alawa
G, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Aragorn, Arwen
While Aragorn went forth again to danger and toil, Arwen remained in
Rivendell and from afar watched over him in thought
Sitting by the Seashore (1260): Carolina
PG, Reason for Rating: some romance and angst
Romance Partners: Frodo/Sam
Sam misses Frodo.
Fire and Water (266): Ellisande
PG-13, Reason for Rating: adult themes
Romance Partners: Denethor/Finduilas
"Denethor loved her, in his fashion, more dearly than any other..." -- After
years of emptiness, a man betrayed finds he wants to forget and believe but
-- frightened by his own emotions -- dares not trust happiness. A
bittersweet love poem
Anglachel (339): Fileg
PG, Reason for Rating: adult themes
Romance Partners: Turin/Anglachel
A terzanelle from Turin to Anglachel. For those who like their love poems
like their coffee -- black, bitter, and with sediment at the bottom.
Elanor (340): Fileg
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Fastred/Elanor
A kyrielle from Fastred to Elanor.
Strength of Love (342): Fileg
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Denethor/Finduilas
This rondeau is a love poem from Finduilas to Denethor.
Steel and Flame (736): Flick
PG, Reason for Rating: nonexplicit slash
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Boromir
A villanelle on love and loss, Aragorn and Boromir. Non-explicit slash.
Sonnet to the White Lady, A (414): Ijemanja
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
A poem of love from Faramir to Éowyn.
Colour of Ice (475): Marnie
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Celeborn/Galadriel
An entry for the "How do I love thee?" challenge at HASA -- a poem by
Galadriel.
Unafraid (650): Naresha
PG-13, Reason for Rating: Mild romantic content
Romance Partners: Arwen/Éowyn
Éowyn lies dying, but is determined to ease Arwen’s emotional pain.
Fëanor Challenged (45): stultiloquentia
G, Reason for Rating: none
Romance Partners: Fëanor, Galadriel
Fëanor attempts to court Galadriel.
Three Strands of Golden Hair (270): Werecat
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Gimli reflects upon Galadriel's gift. A set of four haiku.
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Rivendell
It Happens (615): Ezra's Persian Kitty
PG-13, Reason for Rating: nudity, mild sexual situations
Romance Partners: Elrond/Erestor, Glorfindel/Lindir
Elrond with a side of Glorfindel, heavy on the angst. And could I get a
Haldir with that?
The Lover's Melancholy (616): Ezra's Persian Kitty
R, Reason for Rating: Mild Sexual Encounter
Romance Partners: Erestor/Haldir
Two lonely souls seek comfort.
Thread of Fate (15): Forodwaith
G, Reason for Rating: none
Romance Partners: NA
"No cord nor cable can so forcibly draw, or hold so fast, as love can do
with a twined thread." As Arwen weaves a banner for Aragorn, the ties
binding her to her people begin to weaken.
A Tangled Web (947): Niennanir
R, Reason for Rating: sexual situations
Romance Partners: Arwen/Aragorn, multiple other romances
The twins catch their sister flirting with Estel in the garden and decide to
break them up for their own good. Their plans backfire and the whole of
Imladris becomes embroiled in romantic chaos.
The Last Good Day of the Year (618): Talullah
PG-13, Reason for Rating: Mild sexual situations
Romance Partners: Lindir/Rumil
Lindir misses his lover and learns a few things.
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Rohan
Campdóm and Lufian (1039): Drake/Eokat CoAuthors
R, Reason for Rating: Marital situations
Romance Partners: OMF/OFC
When a rider returns to his home....what is awaiting him there? How does the
ordinary Eorlinga live when such evil is about to destroy everything he
cares about? This is a story of such a rider, a warrior of Rohan.
Confessions in the Dark (1047): Eokat
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Eomer/Lothiriel
Eomer and Lothiriel reluctently agree to marriage negotiations, Eowyn and
Faramir agree to help them to realise their true feeling for one another.
Courage (1049): Eokat
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Eomer/Lothiriel, Leofwen/OMC
How hard can seeking a proposal be? Eomer, although mighty King and warrior
he may be, struggles with his feelings and emotions over this issue.
Home Indeed (1045): Eokat
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Eomer/Lothiriel
After a hard patrol Eomer enjoys his homecoming..... and being reunited with
his family.
Novice Rider (1048): Eokat
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Eomer/Lothiriel
Eomer teaches Lothiriel to ride, much to his dismay. What does Firefoot
think of this?
Knight's Service (582): Marta
PG, Reason for Rating: Implied het sexuality
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Merry and Pippin are hunting for a late-night snack one night in Edoras --
and see a kiss that Faramir and Eowyn would rather keep secret. Based on a
scene in Tanaqui's story "Later"
Fear and Desire (408): Mimine
R, Reason for Rating: eroticism
Romance Partners: Grima/Eomer and some Grima/Theoden
Grima Wormtongue realises some things about himself. Slash
SubCategory: Genres: Romance: Vignette
Warmth for the White Lady (995): Anoriath
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Short gap-filler in the Faramir and Eowyn romance.
The Terror Of Buckland (698): Aratlithiel
R, Reason for Rating: Sexual situations
Romance Partners: Frodo/Original Female Character
Frodo has been helping himself to more than just Farmer Maggot's mushrooms
Letters (1245): Breon Briarwood
G, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: mystery
Response to a Shirebound challenge about writing letters
On Cerin Amroth (246): Dwimordene
PG, Reason for Rating: romantic content
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
The journey of Aragorn and Arwen towards Cerin Amroth, the heart of Lórien.
Eclipsed by the Moon (989): EdorasLass
PG-13, Reason for Rating: erotic content, adult themes
Romance Partners: Grima/OFC
A kitchen maid in the Meduseld watches the object of her affections. It is
not who you might think it is.
Arwen, My Love (716): Elvenesse
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Aragorn/Arwen
A young Aragorn must have tried to put his feelings for Arwen into writing
after first meeting her -- or even worse, poetry.
Selfless Love (1342): FrodoBaggins_88
G, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Frodo/Rosie and Sam/Rosie - undeclared love
Frodo ponders upon his feelings for Rosie Cotton.
Love Lies Sleeping (1199): Isil Elensar
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Orophin/f
A troubled Orophin keeps silent vigil over Rian during her last night in
Lorien.
Mantle of Stars (987): marastar
G, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
In the Houses of Healing, Faramir thinks of that which conceals.
Welcoming the Lady (967): Marta
PG, Reason for Rating: erotic content
Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
Shortly after their wedding, Faramir and Éowyn to Henneth Annûn, and the two
share a private moment.
The Swan Feather (50): Starlight
PG, Reason for Rating: Eroticism
Romance Partners: Finduilas, Denethor
After the wedding night, revelations continue.
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Msg# 4543
Re: Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1 Posted by beleg1cuthalion June 07, 2005 - 1:05:53 Topic ID# 4531Before I Go To Sleep (869): Cuthalion
Romance Partners: Frodo/OFC
probably be finished at the end of this month or the beginning of
the next, therefore there might be no need to change anything...)
Cúthalion
Romance Partners: Frodo/OFC
> A lovestory between the Ringbearer and a girl from Hobbiton.It's obviously
> AU and a tale about what might have been if Frodo had everfound a love of
> his own. What would happen when the danger of the ring isrevealed and Frodo
> has to leave? Would she wait for his return? And how wouldshe handle the
> fact to be left behind again - and this time forever?This tale is not listed as WIP, but it still is one (though it will
probably be finished at the end of this month or the beginning of
the next, therefore there might be no need to change anything...)
Cúthalion
Msg# 4547
Re: Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1 Posted by rhapsody\_the\_bard June 07, 2005 - 7:52:09 Topic ID# 4531--- In MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com, "beleg1cuthalion"
<beleg1cuthalion@y...> wrote:
received. Back then I noted it was a WIP and it is listed in the
liaison notes. It was nominated as Story: Novella by Ariel.
You replied the same day with: I am glad about the nomination and I
gladly accept it, of course. The suggested categories, the summary,
rating and URL are correct. Thank you very much!
I hope this clarifies why it is listed like that in the system.
Rhapsody
<beleg1cuthalion@y...> wrote:
> Before I Go To Sleep (869): CuthalionCuthalion, I just looked up the orginal nomination e-mail you
> Romance Partners: Frodo/OFC
>> A lovestory between the Ringbearer and a girl from Hobbiton.
>> It's obviously AU and a tale about what might have been if Frodo
>> had ever found a love of his own. What would happen when the danger
>> of the ring is revealed and Frodo has to leave? Would she wait for
>> his return? And how would she handle the fact to be left behind
>> again - and this time forever?
>
> This tale is not listed as WIP, but it still is one (though it will
> probably be finished at the end of this month or the beginning of
> the next, therefore there might be no need to change anything...)
received. Back then I noted it was a WIP and it is listed in the
liaison notes. It was nominated as Story: Novella by Ariel.
You replied the same day with: I am glad about the nomination and I
gladly accept it, of course. The suggested categories, the summary,
rating and URL are correct. Thank you very much!
I hope this clarifies why it is listed like that in the system.
Rhapsody
Msg# 4559
Re: Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1 Posted by Ainaechoiriel June 07, 2005 - 15:45:43 Topic ID# 4531> -----Original Message-----For now we'll change it to Incomplete. Let us know when it's finished and
> From: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of beleg1cuthalion
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 1:05 AM
> To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [MEFAwards] Re: Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1
>
> Before I Go To Sleep (869): Cuthalion
> Romance Partners: Frodo/OFC
> > A lovestory between the Ringbearer and a girl from Hobbiton.
> This tale is not listed as WIP, but it still is one (though
> it will probably be finished at the end of this month or the
> beginning of the next, therefore there might be no need to
> change anything...)
we'll change it back.
--Ainaechoiriel
MEFA Admin and Founder
"This evil cannot be concealed by the power of the Elves," Elrond said, "for
it is Windows-compatible, and freeware at that." --H.F.
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Msg# 4616
Re: Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1 Posted by Marta Layton June 08, 2005 - 1:59:27 Topic ID# 4531On 7 Jun 2005, at 00:23, Ainaechoiriel wrote:
something is needed to separate the introductory quote from the brief
summary afterward.
awards?
Also add period at the end of the summary?
sake?
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> Check Ballots for Main Category Genres: RomanceChange reason for rating to "interspecies slash, violence"?
>
> Lantern Gift (1241): Claudia
> R, Reason for Rating: Interspecies slash. Violence.
> Romance Partners: Frodo/Faramir
> AU. Pre-LOTR. Bilbo has sold Bag End and taken young Frodo with him to
> settle in Bree. Faramir has been banished by Denethor and sent to
> keep the
> peace in Bree, which has become overrun by ruffians. Faramir and
> Frodo meet.
>
> Trust to Hope (1294): NovedhelionPut "French Proverb" in parentheses? Or put a period afterwards? IMO
> PG-13, Reason for Rating: Sexual Tension
> Romance Partners: ýomer/Lothýriel
> ýOne meets his destiny often in the road he takes to avoid it.ý French
> Proverb ýomer and Lothýriel, my spin.
>
something is needed to separate the introductory quote from the brief
summary afterward.
> SubCategory: Genres: Romance: DrabbleChange in summary: Priior --> Prior?
>
> Light and Leaf and Color (110): annmarwalk
> G, Reason for Rating: n/a
> Romance Partners: Denethor/Finduilas
> Priior to their marriage, Denethor thinks about how much he misses
> Finduilas
> when they are apart.
>
> Sin (652): OakenshieldInsert period at end of summary?
> PG, Reason for Rating: Mild romantic content
> Romance Partners: Erestor/Glorfindel
> Erestor hungers for something
>
> Fire and Ice (1132): Ruby NyeChange romance partners to Merry/Pippin, for consistency with rest of
> PG-13, Reason for Rating: PG 13 for implied slash
> Romance Partners: Merry and Pippin
> Fire melts ice, and water quenches flameý
>
awards?
> SubCategory: Genres: Romance: IncompleteDelete period at the end of reason for rating?
>
> The Wings of the Shadow (1244): Aprilkat
> R, Reason for Rating: slash content, some emotional anguish.
> Romance Partners: Frodo/Faramir
> Frodo and Faramir help one another heal.
>
> Healing the Long Cleeve (916): TopazTookChange (Ring-War) --> (Ring War) in the reason for rating?
> R, Reason for Rating: Sexual content in the context of marriage,
> memories of
> (Ring-War) violence
> Romance Partners: Pippin/Diamond
> Peregrin and Diamond Took learn to make a marriage and to lead a
> people.
>
> SubCategory: Genres: Romance: PoetryChange "Aragorn, Arwen" --> "Aragorn/Arwen" for consistency's sake?
>
> Watching Thoughts (11): Alawa
> G, Reason for Rating: N/A
> Romance Partners: Aragorn, Arwen
> While Aragorn went forth again to danger and toil, Arwen remained in
> Rivendell and from afar watched over him in thought
>
Also add period at the end of the summary?
> Fýanor Challenged (45): stultiloquentiaChange "Fýanor, Galadriel" --> "Fýanor/Galadriel" for consistency's
> G, Reason for Rating: none
> Romance Partners: Fýanor, Galadriel
> Fýanor attempts to court Galadriel.
>
sake?
> SubCategory: Genres: Romance: RivendellChange "NA" --> "N/A" in romance partners for consistency's sake?
>
> Thread of Fate (15): Forodwaith
> G, Reason for Rating: none
> Romance Partners: NA
> "No cord nor cable can so forcibly draw, or hold so fast, as love can
> do
> with a twined thread." As Arwen weaves a banner for Aragorn, the ties
> binding her to her people begin to weaken.
>
> SubCategory: Genres: Romance: RohanChange romance partners to "OMC/OFC"? I'm almost certain this is a typo.
>
> Campdým and Lufian (1039): Drake/Eokat CoAuthors
> R, Reason for Rating: Marital situations
> Romance Partners: OMF/OFC
> When a rider returns to his home....what is awaiting him there? How
> does the
> ordinary Eorlinga live when such evil is about to destroy everything
> he
> cares about? This is a story of such a rider, a warrior of Rohan.
>
> Knight's Service (582): MartaInsert period at the end of the summary?
> PG, Reason for Rating: Implied het sexuality
> Romance Partners: Faramir/ýowyn
> Merry and Pippin are hunting for a late-night snack one night in
> Edoras --
> and see a kiss that Faramir and Eowyn would rather keep secret. Based
> on a
> scene in Tanaqui's story "Later"
>
> Fear and Desire (408): MimineInsert period at the end of the summary?
> R, Reason for Rating: eroticism
> Romance Partners: Grima/Eomer and some Grima/Theoden
> Grima Wormtongue realises some things about himself. Slash
>
> The Terror Of Buckland (698): AratlithielInsert period at the end of the summary?
> R, Reason for Rating: Sexual situations
> Romance Partners: Frodo/Original Female Character
> Frodo has been helping himself to more than just Farmer Maggot's
> mushrooms
>
> Letters (1245): Breon BriarwoodInsert period at end of the summary?
> G, Reason for Rating: N/A
> Romance Partners: mystery
> Response to a Shirebound challenge about writing letters
>
> Welcoming the Lady (967): MartaShould we note that this is a double drabble?
> PG, Reason for Rating: erotic content
> Romance Partners: Faramir/ýowyn
> Shortly after their wedding, Faramir and ýowyn to Henneth Annýn, and
> the two
> share a private moment.
>
> MartaHome is where you hang your @.
> *****
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Msg# 4653
Re: Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1 Posted by Ainaechoiriel June 09, 2005 - 0:27:02 Topic ID# 4531> -----Original Message-----Should you not have done that when you approved of the nomination? And now
> From: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marta Layton
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 11:59 PM
> To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [MEFAwards] Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1
> > Welcoming the Lady (967): Marta
> > PG, Reason for Rating: erotic content
> > Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
> > Shortly after their wedding, Faramir and Éowyn to Henneth
> Annûn, and
> > the two
> > share a private moment.
> >
>
> Should we note that this is a double drabble?
it's in the wrong subcategory because it's a Ficlet and a drabble. Goody,
twice the work for me.
--Ainaechoiriel
MEFA Admin and Founder
"This evil cannot be concealed by the power of the Elves," Elrond said, "for
it is Windows-compatible, and freeware at that." --H.F.
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Msg# 4656
Re: Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1 Posted by Marta Layton June 09, 2005 - 0:44:46 Topic ID# 4531On 9 Jun 2005, at 01:24, Ainaechoiriel wrote:
drabbles were still counted in the drabble subcategory. Believe me, I
am not trying to count more work for you. Really. But I am sorry that
work just got more busy for you. Do you need to delegate some of this?
Extend check ballot season again? We can be flexible.
Marta
*****
Home is where you hang your @.
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>When I approved this one, I'm almost sure that I thought double
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marta Layton
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 11:59 PM
> > To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [MEFAwards] Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1
>
> > > Welcoming the Lady (967): Marta
> > > PG, Reason for Rating: erotic content
> > > Romance Partners: Faramir/Éowyn
> > > Shortly after their wedding, Faramir and Éowyn to Henneth
> > Annûn, and
> > > the two
> > > share a private moment.
> > >
> >
> > Should we note that this is a double drabble?
>
> Should you not have done that when you approved of the nomination?
> And now
> it's in the wrong subcategory because it's a Ficlet and a drabble.
> Goody,
> twice the work for me.
>
drabbles were still counted in the drabble subcategory. Believe me, I
am not trying to count more work for you. Really. But I am sorry that
work just got more busy for you. Do you need to delegate some of this?
Extend check ballot season again? We can be flexible.
Marta
*****
Home is where you hang your @.
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Msg# 4666
Re: Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1 Posted by Ainaechoiriel June 09, 2005 - 1:32:43 Topic ID# 4531> -----Original Message-----The one thign I absolutley do NOT want to do is extend it again. I want it
> From: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marta Layton
> Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 12:45 AM
> To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [MEFAwards] Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1
>
>
>
> When I approved this one, I'm almost sure that I thought
> double drabbles were still counted in the drabble
> subcategory. Believe me, I am not trying to count more work
> for you. Really. But I am sorry that work just got more busy
> for you. Do you need to delegate some of this?
> Extend check ballot season again? We can be flexible.
over and done. The MEFA2005 site did a LOT to take a load off my back for
running these awards. Until Check Ballot season. My life (with the
exception of that retreat) has been nothing but this since the start of
Check ballot season. So much so that I was actually feeling guilty for not
working at work. I'm not writing. I'm not reading, I'm not keeping up with
my mail or my housework or my laundry, etc. After Check Ballot, there's
very little to do but read before Voting Season. It will feel like a
vacation. Just help me get it over with!
So please, no more "delete a period"; "add a period" or anything else you
KNOW I'd say "no" to. And Marta, thanks to your helpfulness, you have the
same access to the MEFA2005 site as I do. You could edit your own stories.
I really do appreciate your help and if you want to take over "corrections"
during Check Ballot season next year, I'll let you.
--Ainaechoiriel
MEFA Admin and Founder
"This evil cannot be concealed by the power of the Elves," Elrond said, "for
it is Windows-compatible, and freeware at that." --H.F.
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Blog: http://www.ainaechoiriel.blogspot.com
Msg# 4696
Re: Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1 Posted by Marta Layton June 09, 2005 - 8:36:15 Topic ID# 4531On 9 Jun 2005, at 02:28, Ainaechoiriel wrote:
thought that maybe taking the deadline pressure off you might make them
easier to get through. Whatever you want.
I saw any of your comments about not making that picky of suggestions.
So while you're just now seeing them, I had already made them way
before you told me to stop making them, or at least before I saw that
comment. I won't be making any more suggestions of the sort any more,
don't worry.
honest, I wasn't even looking at the author, I was looking at the
reason for rating and the summary more than anything. But I will handle
my own.
who's stressed to the max right now... did I mention I just finished
the midterms for my first summer session and am facing paper deadlines?
So I'm going to be busy too.) I'm not saying "no way", I just can't
commit to anything at this second.
So we'll see.
Marta
*****
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>I can understand that. I'm ready to get them over with myself, but I
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marta Layton
> > Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 12:45 AM
> > To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [MEFAwards] Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1
> >
> >
>
> >
> > When I approved this one, I'm almost sure that I thought
> > double drabbles were still counted in the drabble
> > subcategory. Believe me, I am not trying to count more work
> > for you. Really. But I am sorry that work just got more busy
> > for you. Do you need to delegate some of this?
> > Extend check ballot season again? We can be flexible.
>
> The one thign I absolutley do NOT want to do is extend it again. I
> want it
> over and done. The MEFA2005 site did a LOT to take a load off my back
> for
> running these awards. Until Check Ballot season. My life (with the
> exception of that retreat) has been nothing but this since the start
> of
> Check ballot season. So much so that I was actually feeling guilty
> for not
> working at work. I'm not writing. I'm not reading, I'm not keeping
> up with
> my mail or my housework or my laundry, etc. After Check Ballot,
> there's
> very little to do but read before Voting Season. It will feel like a
> vacation. Just help me get it over with!
>
thought that maybe taking the deadline pressure off you might make them
easier to get through. Whatever you want.
> So please, no more "delete a period"; "add a period" or anything elseAs I explained before, I did all of those comments in one batch. Before
> you
> KNOW I'd say "no" to.
I saw any of your comments about not making that picky of suggestions.
So while you're just now seeing them, I had already made them way
before you told me to stop making them, or at least before I saw that
comment. I won't be making any more suggestions of the sort any more,
don't worry.
> And Marta, thanks to your helpfulness, you have theYes, I know. I didn't think of that when I was going through; to be
> same access to the MEFA2005 site as I do. You could edit your own
> stories.
honest, I wasn't even looking at the author, I was looking at the
reason for rating and the summary more than anything. But I will handle
my own.
> I really do appreciate your help and if you want to take overAt the moment I'm sufficiently reluctant. (You're not the only one
> "corrections"
> during Check Ballot season next year, I'll let you.
>
who's stressed to the max right now... did I mention I just finished
the midterms for my first summer session and am facing paper deadlines?
So I'm going to be busy too.) I'm not saying "no way", I just can't
commit to anything at this second.
So we'll see.
Marta
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Msg# 4716
Re: Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1 Posted by Ainaechoiriel June 10, 2005 - 0:01:02 Topic ID# 4531> -----Original Message-----I want this to be the last night that I stay up until 2 am working on these
> From: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marta Layton
> Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 8:36 AM
> To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [MEFAwards] Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1
>
>
> I can understand that. I'm ready to get them over with
> myself, but I thought that maybe taking the deadline pressure
> off you might make them easier to get through. Whatever you want.
things. ;-)
>Well, I didn't realize that since there were so many of your posts after my
> > So please, no more "delete a period"; "add a period" or
> anything else
> > you KNOW I'd say "no" to.
>
> As I explained before, I did all of those comments in one
> batch. Before I saw any of your comments about not making
> that picky of suggestions.
> So while you're just now seeing them, I had already made them
> way before you told me to stop making them, or at least
> before I saw that comment. I won't be making any more
> suggestions of the sort any more, don't worry.
posts. So sorry if I jumped on you.
> > I really do appreciate your help and if you want to take overOkay. Until next year....
> > "corrections"
> > during Check Ballot season next year, I'll let you.
> >
>
> At the moment I'm sufficiently reluctant. (You're not the
> only one who's stressed to the max right now... did I mention
> I just finished the midterms for my first summer session and
> am facing paper deadlines?
> So I'm going to be busy too.) I'm not saying "no way", I just
> can't commit to anything at this second.
>
> So we'll see.
--Ainaechoiriel
MEFA Admin and Founder
"This evil cannot be concealed by the power of the Elves," Elrond said, "for
it is Windows-compatible, and freeware at that." --H.F.
http://gabrielle.sytes.net/mefa The Middle-Earth Fanfiction Awards
Blog: http://www.ainaechoiriel.blogspot.com
Msg# 4732
Re: Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1 Posted by Marta Layton June 10, 2005 - 1:05:38 Topic ID# 4531On 10 Jun 2005, at 00:58, Ainaechoiriel wrote:
reading stories. ;-) If you think you can get this done quickly without
it being too much of a stress, that's fine too. I just thought that it
might make things simply.
know that my temper has been short for lots of reasons (most of them
not at all related to the MEFAs). So I'm sorry myself.
Marta
*****
Home is where you hang your @.
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>So do I. I want things settled as soon as reasonable so I can start
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marta Layton
> > Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 8:36 AM
> > To: MEFAwards@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [MEFAwards] Genres: Romance, Check Ballot #1
> >
>
> >
> > I can understand that. I'm ready to get them over with
> > myself, but I thought that maybe taking the deadline pressure
> > off you might make them easier to get through. Whatever you want.
>
> I want this to be the last night that I stay up until 2 am working on
> these
> things. ;-)
>
reading stories. ;-) If you think you can get this done quickly without
it being too much of a stress, that's fine too. I just thought that it
might make things simply.
> >It's okay. I probably jumped back. I think we're both stressed, and I
> > > So please, no more "delete a period"; "add a period" or
> > anything else
> > > you KNOW I'd say "no" to.
> >
> > As I explained before, I did all of those comments in one
> > batch. Before I saw any of your comments about not making
> > that picky of suggestions.
> > So while you're just now seeing them, I had already made them
> > way before you told me to stop making them, or at least
> > before I saw that comment. I won't be making any more
> > suggestions of the sort any more, don't worry.
>
> Well, I didn't realize that since there were so many of your posts
> after my
> posts. So sorry if I jumped on you.
>
know that my temper has been short for lots of reasons (most of them
not at all related to the MEFAs). So I'm sorry myself.
Marta
*****
Home is where you hang your @.
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