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Author: Honesty · ID: 284 · Genres: Horror (8): General
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-08-30 22:34:47

Honesty tends to go a little off the beaten track when portraying Gimli and Legolas. Her Gimli voice is absolutely beautiful, whether it's a slash piece with Éomer or his gravest of voices as he keeps watch over Legolas in "Time and Times and Half a Time"—she does right by that Dwarf, as few others do. She knows how to portray grief, yet she can also make you laugh, and she's not afraid to push the boundaries of canon if the story warrants it. Fortunately, she does it well, and the reader is well rewarded by her efforts.
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Author: Vistula the Dunadan · ID: 193 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): Drabble
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-08-30 23:53:10
Vistula is very talented at packing in emotions and making allusions to other things. As in "Master of the House." The drabble itself is short and soon over, but the emotions contained in it are very real, and Vistula makes reference to Elrond's past as a way of further increasing the drabble's power and linking to canon event. And Sam's defiance even this early in the game is an excellent way to foreshadow his behavior at the Council, so kudos to the multi-talented Vistula!
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Author: Dwimordene · ID: 8 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): Drabble
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-08-31 00:00:13
Dwimordene is perhaps at her best when she is catching a moment. The moment may be long or short, it doesn't seem to matter. Just as long as it is a significant moment, and that talent comes through in this drabble, "Charity." It's amazing how much ground Dwim can cover with just a few sentences, and those few sentences by their very brevity seem to convey that they're from the mind rather than from the mouth. It's a moment wound up in the aftermath of a terrible day, and Dwim keeps it that way. No further than today, indeed.
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Author: Gwynnyd · ID: 186 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): Drabble
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-08-31 00:07:53
In reading drabbles, I've decided one of the keys to a good one is a very good final line. Both Gwynnyd's "Going to Rohan" and "Second Watch" have beautiful concluding lines, particularly the latter, and they add quite a bit to the overall feel of the drabble. But then, Gwynnyd tends to keep drabbles lively anyway. There's always motion of some kind involved, and this becomes a great asset because Gwynnyd using that motion to give the illusion that more is happening and that the length of the drabble doesn't really matter. Very effeictve writing technique, and it certainly makes the drabbles more entertaining.
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Author: ErinRua · ID: 267 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): Drabble
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-08-31 00:13:54
One of ErinRua's biggest strengths is her ability to portray and characterize the Rohirrim, but in "Beyond the Door" and "Boys to Men." ErinRua proves that she can also do other men, such as Rangers and Citadel Guards. And just as she does with the Rohirrim, she manages to give the Rangers and the Guards a culture of sorts by working through a few representative individuals. The nobility in Halbarad during his drabble speaks very highly of the rest of the Rangers while the indecisiveness in Beregond was, I suspect, very typical of people in Minas Tirith during those times. My hat is off to ErinRua, who can make generalizations stick and work with canon characters.
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Author: Anoriath · ID: 354 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-08-31 17:17:05
Anoriath's talent in this gapfiller category seems to be an ability to bring out underlying emotions. Or at least make a reader very aware of what the underlying emotions are. For example, in the story "For the Common Man," it's very obvious what has happened and the tension among the men Imrahil questions is clear, but it's still beneath the surface. It's never directly stated. "The Days Now Are Short" takes a different approach in that it brings out the underlying emotions from the books and makes them the focus, but it's all tied to the same idea of unstated emotions, both profound or humorous. And it takes a talented author to use such things convincingly.
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Author: Aratlithiel · ID: 231 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-08-31 17:26:49
I'm at a bit of a loss as to what can be said about Aratlithiel and the fantastic piece "At the Sammath Naur." It's been a long time since I've read something so broad, so encompassing, so profound, and yet also so short. Perhaps it was the brevity that really took me aback. Aratlithiel has staged this story in a moment, and all of the action, emotions, and thoughts are compacted down into this one moment. It's short enough to read like a moment. It moves quickly enough to be contained within a moment. But the sheer breadth of this story still floors me. Aratlithiel draws on prior events, future events, current events, and somehow weaves them all together into a single, eternal, bewildering moment. And in the midst of all this, Aratlithiel crafts a skilled narrative that ensures it all makes sense. Clearly a wealth of thought has been put into this story, and clearly it was written at the hands of a very talented author. The biggest problem is that it's so good I'm left speechless and can't give a proper author review. But all the essentials of vignette writing are there as well as a stunning interpretation of a very powerful moment within the books. I humbly bow before Aratlithiel's talent.
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Author: ErinRua · ID: 267 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-08-31 17:34:35
Whenever ErinRua gets hold of contrasts, amazing things happen. Simply put, she takes writing to new heights. This is an author who knows how to strike balances and then keep the reader painfully poised on the edge of greatness before striking the final blow. She works slowly in building to a climax, whether emotional or action-oriented, and as she builds, she characterizes in simple, almost understated ways that blend so well into the narrative that before a reader realizes it, they've been introduced to an entire world, complete with quirks, strengths, faults, and backstory. And then ErinRua finds a balance and holds it. It reminds me of nothing so much as music, actually, when a suspension is caught and held until the final resolution. It creates a yearning sensation, and when the end comes, it's that much more fulfilling. I wish I could paint contrasts as beautifully as ErinRua does. For her, it seems effortless and I can only shake my head in the face of such tremendous talent.
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Author: Aeneid · ID: 201 · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings (111): Poem
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-08-31 17:36:55
If there were a category for Boromir writers, Aeneid's name would be among the topmost of a very short list of writers who write him well—more than well, spectacularly so, able to encompass in unflinching terms both his strength and his weakness without seeming clumsy about it. She has a very distinct voice as a writer—her unrhymed poetry has its own unique feel, and defies easy classification as she goes for the heart of her chosen character and his circumstances, while her prose has a lovely, ironic edge to it that hints at other, darker things. Whether she has recourse to out and out allegory (the "good-bad son of Gondor" with his "tissue thin" soul where temptation is concerned) or puts him in a prosaic context among other characters (or both), Boromir shines, and illuminates all the rest with him.
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Author: Aeneid · ID: 201 · Races/Places: Men (31): General
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-08-31 17:37:27
If there were a category for Boromir writers, Aeneid's name would be among the topmost of a very short list of writers who write him well—more than well, spectacularly so, able to encompass in unflinching terms both his strength and his weakness without seeming clumsy about it. She has a very distinct voice as a writer—her unrhymed poetry has its own unique feel, and defies easy classification as she goes for the heart of her chosen character and his circumstances, while her prose has a lovely, ironic edge to it that hints at other, darker things. Whether she has recourse to out and out allegory (the "good-bad son of Gondor" with his "tissue thin" soul where temptation is concerned) or puts him in a prosaic context among other characters (or both), Boromir shines, and illuminates all the rest with him.
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Author: illyria-pffyffin · ID: 363 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-08-31 17:46:32
The beauty in Illyria-Pffyffin's writing lies in subtlety, particularly between the characters. This is an author who likes to approach issues from the side, whatever those issues might be. In "Prayer," she used Legolas as a means of reaching out to Merry, and the point/counter-point in their discussion was filled with layers. In "Hand in Hand," it was Bilbo who sidled up to Frodo at the end, and the two of them danced around the issue of grief until Frodo finally broke down. But perhaps the best example of subtlety was found in "Dusk-singer." The symbolism and metaphor inherent within the nightingale painted subtle layers in Frodo's mind, and the story took on a dream-like quality as the layers shifted and changed. It's subtlety that seems to be the common element in all three of these stories, and it makes for intriguing, poignant fics. Beautiful writing from a very talented author. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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Author: Azalais · ID: 187 · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings (111): Drabble
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-08-31 17:51:24
As a drabbler, Azalais of necessity finds the moments that will sustain such a short exposition. They're not always the ones you'd imagine, either—she can give us the clash of Gandalf's memories of being in his natural, unembodied state with his present conditions, and also the return of Bilbo and its effects on the astonished denizens of Hobbiton, and we don't miss the other however many words might be spent upon those moments. She's great at framing, at isolating an event or an image and then making it evoke the rest without actually writing it.
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Author: Azalais · ID: 187 · Books/Time: Post-Ring War (142): Drabble
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-08-31 17:52:23
As a drabbler, Azalais of necessity finds the moments that will sustain such a short exposition. They're not always the ones you'd imagine, either—she can give us the clash of Gandalf's memories of being in his natural, unembodied state with his present conditions, and also the return of Bilbo and its effects on the astonished denizens of Hobbiton, and we don't miss the other however many words might be spent upon those moments. She's great at framing, at isolating an event or an image and then making it evoke the rest without actually writing it.
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Author: Azalais · ID: 187 · Books/Time: The Hobbit (22): Drabble
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-08-31 17:52:52
As a drabbler, Azalais of necessity finds the moments that will sustain such a short exposition. They're not always the ones you'd imagine, either—she can give us the clash of Gandalf's memories of being in his natural, unembodied state with his present conditions, and also the return of Bilbo and its effects on the astonished denizens of Hobbiton, and we don't miss the other however many words might be spent upon those moments. She's great at framing, at isolating an event or an image and then making it evoke the rest without actually writing it.
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Author: Marnie · ID: 245 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-08-31 17:53:38
Whenever anyone wants to read a good, insightful Celeborn story (or a good, insightful story about almost any elf) I point them to Marnie. I now realize that those wanting good, insightful gapfillers concerning unknown or under used moments should also be pointed to Marnie, because she is a master of those, too. Most of her stories are things that can fit neatly into canon, either expanding Tolkien's universe or simply making a space for themselves somewhere in between Ages. But the story in this category, "Just In Case," is something that wedges itself into the Lothlorien chapters so tightly that I'm now going to have a hard time believe it's not part of canon. Marnie has found the perfect what-if opportunity, expanded upon it, and proven yet again that Celeborn is an elf to be reckoned with. Her characterization is, as always, flawless. Her pacing is superb. And her flashback feels anything but forced or contrived. This is the work of a truly accomplished author who understands Celeborn and also the idea of gap-filler better than almost anyone.
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Author: Citrine · ID: 300 · Genres: Drama (includes Angst) (135): General
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-08-31 17:53:41
Citrine has one of the best hobbit voices I've read; I don't have any trouble whatsoever integrating her Merry and Pippin, for example, into the silent places of the original story. She really does have a great handle on their voices, and indeed, on a number of voices. Her Sméagol, just after the murder of Déagol, is dead to rights, I think, and displays a very nuanced understanding of how guilt and the Ring operate psychologically and morally. But more than that, her stories encompass the essence of the Fellowship, and of the 'lesson' of LOTR, if we may ascribe one to it: it is friendship that must be opposed to fear, not strength or individuality or anything of that sort, and we see that in her stories.
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Author: Citrine · ID: 300 · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings (111): General
Reviewer: Dwimordene · 2005-08-31 17:54:36
Citrine has one of the best hobbit voices I've read; I don't have any trouble whatsoever integrating her Merry and Pippin, for example, into the silent places of the original story. She really does have a great handle on their voices, and indeed, on a number of voices. Her Sméagol, just after the murder of Déagol, is dead to rights, I think, and displays a very nuanced understanding of how guilt and the Ring operate psychologically and morally. But more than that, her stories encompass the essence of the Fellowship, and of the 'lesson' of LOTR, if we may ascribe one to it: it is friendship that must be opposed to fear, not strength or individuality or anything of that sort, and we see that in her stories.
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Author: SilverMoonLady · ID: 343 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-08-31 18:02:21
I've come to the conclusion that SilverMoon Lady's gift is layered hobbits. By layered I mean intricate, subtle, nuanced characters who are definitely hobbits but who are also clearly the travelers who were able to bear a Ring of Power and destroy it. SilverMoon Lady is one of the few authors who takes the time to push her hobbits until they show that spark of courage and character they all have. She gives them depth, and then she gives them turning points in which to exercise that depth. It certainly doesn't hurt that she's an excellent author who is brilliant at both narrative and dialogue. Those two talents, coupled with her fantastic characterizations, are enough to make her not only one of my favorite hobbit authors but also one of my favorite authors period.
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Author: Tialys · ID: 230 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-08-31 18:08:51
Tialys's strength in the story "Foolish Hobbit" stems primarily from the dialogue. The setting and narrative are certainly good. I can't deny that. But it's the dialogue that really establishes the characters. Tialys keeps each word, each phrase, and each sentiment true to whoever has voiced it. Gandalf is Gandalf. Frodo is Frodo. They could not trade words. You could not switch their roles. Tialys, through means I have yet to fathom, somehow captured exactly how they spoke and how they would frame their thoughts. And through their words, Tialys created the atmosphere that made the story an absolute delight. It's light. The true sense of urgency has yet to hit and Gandalf still doesn't know about Saruman's ambitions. But it's not too light. Tialys keeps everything in context. And that, combined with the dialogue itself, marks Tialys as a very accomplished author.
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Author: Zimraphel · ID: 339 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-08-31 18:14:38
There are gap-fillers that tie together loose ends. There are gap-fillers that bridge the space between disconnected scenes. There are gap-fillers that fill what-if holes. And then there are gap-fillers like the one Zimraphel has chosen to write: reinterpretations. Those are perhaps the most difficult of all, because the readers have to be convinced that the reinterpretation is valid. And I can think of few authors better equipped to answer that kind of a challenge. Zimraphel's stories usually have a slightly different feel to them. They're edgier and more likely to take a different perspective on events. But "Making Verses" surpasses them all with a fantastic reexamination of a scene I thought I understood. I realize now that I was wrong, and Zimraphel's skill in the narrative has completely convinced me that THIS is the way the scene goes. Zimraphel addresses each comment, puts it in context, and then adds a very persuasive inner dialogue and fantastic characterizations to make it all fit. It's above and beyond her usual standard of excellence (which is high anyway) and I would even go so far as to say this is probably my favorite Zimraphel story so far based on sheer novelty alone. Brilliant gap-filler/reinterpretation.
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Author: Joan Milligan · ID: 190 · Races/Places: Villains (31): Poem
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-01 14:18:25
Joan's brilliance in the poems "Melkor" and "Sauron" is the ability to portray them at their extreme. Melkor makes a far more intriguing and sympathetic character than I would have imagined, and Sauron is almost a polar opposite to that, rejoicing in Numenor's fall even if it means his own ruin. By playing these two against each other, Joan manages to cover both ends of the spectrum as well as everything in between. She gives the villains depth and breadth, and I don't think I'll ever view them the same way again.
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Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Races/Places: Villains (31): Poem
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-01 14:20:11
One of Marta's greatest strengths is variety, and no where is that as clear as it is here in the villians poetry category. Her three poems are all well written, they're all enjoyable, but they're all very different. Marta does mimicry, a drinking song, and a heartfelt plea, all in different styles and all with different tones. It's amazing, actually, that a person could be so talented in so many ways.
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Author: Forodwaith · ID: 50 · Races/Places: Villains (31): Drabble
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-01 14:26:57
The Wargs get so very little screentime, and it's rare when we see something from their side of the story. So I'm grateful to Forodwaith and this little drabble that hints at a world I would love to see explored in greater detail. But it's the author's ability to hint only and never fully reveal that really whets my appetite.
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Author: Tanaqui · ID: 40 · Races/Places: Villains (31): Drabble
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-01 14:30:43
Most of the time, when someone decides to tell the story from the point of view of the Haradrim, it's told with a sympathetic voice and with great suffering and hardship. Most of the time, the one from Harad is even coereced into Sauron's service. But Tanaqui takes a decidedly different approach here, and I'm very grateful to that. Tanaqui tells the story of a proud man who is anxious to fight for his country and to right the wrongs he believes have been committed against his people. It's an eerie echo of what Gondor and Rohan believe, which makes me wonder how much of what either side believes is really true...
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Author: Rabidsamfan · ID: 380 · Races/Places: Villains (31): Drabble
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-01 14:37:15
Rabidsamfan pulls off one of the most fascinating drabble series that I've ever found, and as a bonus, it's about the Nazgul. The differences in their personalities were brilliant, and it was these differences that really made the drabble series come alive. Rabidsamfan manages to create nine very distinct and very unique personalities in the space of 100 words each, and not only are the personalities distinct, but the moods that accompany each one are distinct. Some are sorrowful. Some are insightful. Some are humorous. Some are dark. But each one manages to be chilling, also, and Rabidsamfan uses this thread to bind them all together. Excellent writing, and thank you for such a great look at the Ring-wraiths.
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Author: Dwimordene · ID: 8 · Races/Places: Villains (31): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-01 14:59:53
Dwim's power in working with villains (and in working with underused and underappreciated characters in general) is to give them fullness. She gives the Haradrim purpose, culture, tradition, and richness while she gives the orcs ingenuity, strategy, and shrewdness. Villains are sometimes severely lacking in character development, but Dwim makes up for it by showing us a world beyond the good and how it functions. And she does it as if there should be no question as to its existence, simply laying it out in such a way that we all nod and believe.
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Author: Andreth · ID: 216 · Races/Places: Villains (31): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-01 15:04:21
Delving into the mind of evil is always a tricky prospect at best. It becomes even trickier when that delving involves giving evil depth, vision, and understanding. But Andreth does just that, and pulls it off so casually that it's made me green with envy. In fact, Andreth gives Sauron more presence and more darkness because of the increased understanding. A villain who's out for blood simply because he likes blood is dangerous, but a villain who's out for blood fully aware of what it will cost, why it might be frowned upon, and what the end result will be is downright horrifying, even if that villain expresses a hint of regret. Stunning writing from Andreth! Never has Sauron been quite so powerful.
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Author: Nickey · ID: 374 · Races/Places: Villains (31): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-01 15:09:14
Nickey's strong point in "Bitter as Willow" is the crafting of a timeless villain. Sauron and Morgoth are both timeless in their own right and Tolkien certainly did a good job with them, but here's a villain who is not only timeless but still. Quiet. Easily forgotten after a few generations. And Nickey somehow manages to bring him to life, even as he's waiting. That's not an easy thing for an author to do. Authors tend to work best with active characters who move and strike and retreat. But Nickey doesn't take the easy out. Instead, the focus stays firmly with Old Man Willow, and he stays right where he is, silent and waiting. As a result, the mood of the story reflects creeping evil and is perhaps one of the most unnerving things I've read recently. Kudos to Nickey for a very difficult story that feels effortless.
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Author: khazar_khum · ID: 13 · Races/Places: Villains (31): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-01 15:15:19
In one deft stroke, Khazar-Khum manages to turn the conceptions of the fanon world on their head and paint a picture of the Nazgul unlike any I've ever seen before. There have been a few instances where one or two Nazgul will appear sympathetic, but nothing like this. I've yet to come across anything quite this ambitious or innovative. And what makes it even more remarkable is that Khazar manages to cram it all into canon. It fits. It has the feel of something that is new and untried simply because this is such a novel approach, but it still fits. Khazar ties it in neatly with numerous early Third Age events, and the retelling of the fall of Numenor as well as Sauron's capture was brilliant. Beyond that, the plot itself was intriguing, and Khazar does a fantastic job in exploring Ring lore in addition to what it means to be a Nazgul and what they have given up in exchange for their new forms. Hats off to Khazar for ground-breaking originality and for having the guts to forward with something this daring.
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Author: Ellisande · ID: 261 · Races/Places: Villains (31): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-01 15:23:08
I have really come to respect Ellisande's ability to use metaphor and symbolism as a means of describing things that have no easy description. But in the story "Shadowsong," Ellisande takes this ability even further and uses it to describe something that was lost as a means of contrast. "Shadowsong" contains a lot of remembering for a certain Nazgul. He remembers what he had, what he valued, and what he thinks he once knew. And at some point, Ellisande conveys the fact that it's all changed now. The change itself is something of a mystery and the result of the change is not entirely clear, but the fact that simple things are now gone and that beautiful things have been willingly exchanged in return for darkness is chilling. And of course Ellisande compliments this all with a stunning narrative that reads more like a poem than a vignette, so in the end, we're left feeling as though something very precious has been lost and something very dangerous has arisen to takes its place. Powerful writing, as I've quickly come to expect.
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Author: Soledad · ID: 206 · Races/Places: Villains (31): General
Reviewer: Thundera Tiger · 2005-09-01 15:28:34
Soledad's brilliance in "The Last Stand" lies in characterization. And by characterization, I don't mean characterization of the Orcs only. I mean of the entire society. Soledad brings to light insights and aspects of the Orcs that I would have never imagined, but never once do the Orcs become anything other than Orcs. They're still hungry for men, they're still bothered by the light, and they're still obsessed with war. But they're also more than that. Soledad gives them a culture and an ordered heirarchy that, albeit brutal, is far more sophisticated than anything their enemies are willing to credit them with. And Soledad isn't afraid to weave canon events in, either, which ties it even closer to Tolkien's original work and makes it harder to view the Orcs any differently. Great skills as an author, and great choice of subject in which to showcase those skills.
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Author: Werecat · ID: 83 · Races/Places: Villains (31): General
Reviewer: annmarwalk · 2005-09-02 17:41:10
Werecat, you never cease to amaze me! While so many authors are rehashing old scenes or inventing increasingly bizarre new scenes with familiar characters (I confess to being one of those), you continually delight us with unique, offbeat characters in unusual situations that always, always, ring perfectly true.

It started with the orc bard, the first of your stories that I ever read, which amazed me, not only with its stunning originality, but also its poignancy. Now here is the "angsty teenage orc" and his fateful and lucky encounter with the wishful Mary-Sue -- how many wishes did you make come true with that tale! I stll giggle at the perfection of it, both in characterization and the clever way in which you turned a fanfic convention upside down.

You are absolutely unique in originality, color, and style; and I look forward to read all your tales, in whatever fandom or genre, for years to come.
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Author: Werecat · ID: 83 · Genres: Romance (72): Poem
Reviewer: annmarwalk · 2005-09-02 17:48:40
Werecat, you never cease to amaze me! While so many authors are rehashing old scenes or inventing increasingly bizarre new scenes with familiar characters (I confess to being one of those), you continually delight us with unique, offbeat characters in unusual situations that always, always, ring perfectly true.

In this piece, you've captured Gimli and his yearning for beauty, as personified by Galadriel, just exquisitely. Gimli is a creature of few words, so how very insightful of you to imagine that he would find haiku the perfect means by which to express his feelings!
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Author: Werecat · ID: 83 · Races/Places: Cross-Cultural (80): General
Reviewer: annmarwalk · 2005-09-02 17:54:55
Werecat, you never cease to amaze me! While so many authors are rehashing old scenes or inventing increasingly bizarre new scenes with familiar characters (I confess to being one of those), you continually delight us with unique, offbeat characters in unusual situations that always, always, ring perfectly true.

In “Death, I Call Thee”, I’m amazed at the way in which you use colorful, energetic prose to emphasize each creature’s unique reason to be at that place and time, each one facing their doom. You've given each race a distinct personality, and shown the nobility of each, even if their nobility is not something we would normally accept or understand.
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Author: Werecat · ID: 83 · Books/Time: Post-Ring War (142): General
Reviewer: annmarwalk · 2005-09-02 19:30:33
Werecat, you never cease to amaze me! While so many authors are rehashing old scenes or inventing increasingly bizarre new scenes with familiar characters (I confess to being one of those), you continually delight us with unique, offbeat characters in unusual situations that always, always, ring perfectly true.

The cleverly wrought parallels between Radagast and Saint Francis of Assisi,and the imaginative setting in an Irish abbey lift this tale far, far above what we are accustomed to seeing in fanfic.
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Author: Drake/Eokat CoAuthors · ID: 440 · Genres: Romance (72): General
Reviewer: Rhapsody · 2005-09-03 11:48:27
Drake and Eokat make an awesome team together. I know that writing with a co-author myself, styles can vary between the authors. But when it comes down to Eokat and Drake: there isn't a slightest hint about style differences. I know both authors share a special love for Rohan and the Rohirrim, I most certainly hope both will team up more and spoil us with many well written stories like their Campdóm and Lufian.

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Author: Ghettoelleth · ID: 237 · Genres: Romance (72): Incomplete
Reviewer: Rhapsody · 2005-09-03 13:57:00
Ghettoelleth is a very complete writer. Whatever plot bunny or story she writes: you better buckle up and prepare for a wild ride. You most certainly will enjoy it! Especially when she writes romance, she knows how to describe romantic situations from both male and female perspective often in great detail.

Ghettoelleth’s narrative is beautiful and with confidence, she writes her story in a compelling manner, keeping firm control over her plotlines (well sometimes exploring a subplot can be tempting as well, but she knows when to stop). Every single line in her dialogue are true gems, they often bring out the emotions that accompanies it. I love the way she writes her canon elves, especially the darker ones, but her Glorfindel feels for me *the* Glorfindel and how he is supposed to be written. Whenever you have a question about this character: Ghettoelleth knows this character and the canon facts around him extremely well.

Her original characters are developed with care and love, she knows them very well and is in complete command of them, well that is, when her characters allow her to. It feels like she knows them personally and it shows in the natural way of Ghettoelleth’s storytelling. Overall, I am looking forward to more stories written with her special talent. For me she has been a pleasant discovery and I know many like and appreciate her works as well.

Keep on writing and spoiling us with your great stories Ghettoelleth!

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Author: Leaward · ID: 222 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): General
Reviewer: Rhapsody · 2005-09-03 14:13:24
What to say about Leaward? How can I put into words how much I admire her firm control over grammar, her natural way of writing and the way how she manages to weave beautiful and insightful stories with so many layers that even after many re-reads you discover that there is so much more to it than there was initially? What can I say when I find myself realising something in a story, go back a few chapters and see how very cleverly she already hid the clues there? What can I say about her handsome and very rugged rangers that makes every ladies heart beat faster whenever they appear (especially Valandur is my personal favourite). Now I do expect when Leaward reads the previous lines, she will roll her eyes, sighs deeply, and mutters: there you have Rhapsody again with her blind fascination of him. I am sorry, but as long if he is mentioned in every story, that surely makes me a very happy lady.

Whatever genre Leaward writes for: whether it is Romance, Gap fillers, Men or the rugged Rangers from Eriador: she knows how to write a captivating story with so much inspiration, you cannot help yourself to be motivated by it in the most positive way imaginable. Leaward improves herself to such greatness and discovering her unique voice. Following her throughout her stories and following her journey while she discovers and exploits her talent to the fullest… Keep writing Leaward and keep those words flowing through your pen, I know it can be sometimes a tough ride, but it will be worthwhile in the end.

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Author: Leaward · ID: 222 · Genres: Romance (72): General
Reviewer: Rhapsody · 2005-09-03 14:14:13
What to say about Leaward? How can I put into words how much I admire her firm control over grammar, her natural way of writing and the way how she manages to weave beautiful and insightful stories with so many layers that even after many re-reads you discover that there is so much more to it than there was initially? What can I say when I find myself realising something in a story, go back a few chapters and see how very cleverly she already hid the clues there? What can I say about her original characters you come to love and appreciate so much? What can I say about her handsome and very rugged rangers that makes every ladies heart beat faster whenever they appear (especially Valandur is my personal favourite). Now I do expect when Leaward reads the previous lines, she will roll her eyes, sighs deeply, and mutters: there you have Rhapsody again with her blind fascination of him. I am sorry, but as long if he is mentioned in every story, that surely makes me a very happy lady.

Whatever genre Leaward writes for: whether it is Romance, Gap fillers, Men or the rugged Rangers from Eriador: she knows how to write a captivating story with so much inspiration, you cannot help yourself to be motivated by it in the most positive way imaginable. Leaward improves herself to such greatness and discovering her unique voice. Following her throughout her stories and following her journey while she discovers and exploits her talent to the fullest… Keep writing Leaward and keep those words flowing through your pen, I know it can be sometimes a tough ride, but it will be worthwhile in the end.

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Author: Leaward · ID: 222 · Races/Places: Men (31): General
Reviewer: Rhapsody · 2005-09-03 14:15:10
What to say about Leaward? How can I put into words how much I admire her firm control over grammar, her natural way of writing and the way how she manages to weave beautiful and insightful stories with so many layers that even after many re-reads you discover that there is so much more to it than there was initially? What can I say when I find myself realising something in a story, go back a few chapters and see how very cleverly she already hid the clues there? What can I say about her firm grasp of Canon regarding the War of the Ring and the way she explores gapfilling material? What can I say about her handsome and very rugged rangers that makes every ladies heart beat faster whenever they appear (especially Valandur is my personal favourite). Now I do expect when Leaward reads the previous lines, she will roll her eyes, sighs deeply, and mutters: there you have Rhapsody again with her blind fascination of him. I am sorry, but as long if he is mentioned in every story, that surely makes me a very happy lady.

Whatever genre Leaward writes for: whether it is Romance, Gap fillers, Men or the rugged Rangers from Eriador: she knows how to write a captivating story with so much inspiration, you cannot help yourself to be motivated by it in the most positive way imaginable. Leaward improves herself to such greatness and discovering her unique voice. Following her throughout her stories and following her journey while she discovers and exploits her talent to the fullest… Keep writing Leaward and keep those words flowing through your pen, I know it can be sometimes a tough ride, but it will be worthwhile in the end.

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Author: Aerlinnel · ID: 280 · Races/Places: Elves (66): General
Reviewer: alysha2k3 · 2005-09-05 04:58:03
Such a grim reminder of the horror of the Kinslyings, but very realistically portrayed. When I originally read this tale it was the second of two chapters, one from each point of view and remarkably believable. It is easy to gloss over the harsh reality by just refering to 'The Kinslayings', but as in any violent act, the damage of Elven fëa and hróa is beyond mere words. It is action and deed and therefore all too real to the participants.

We humans are too long accustomed to violence, and even mindless brutallity, which was unthinkable to Elves as a people, so often we do not understand the unspeakableness of the wrong of killing of our fellow men, for what ever reason. Elves, as the example of what we COULD have been shows us how far we have fallen from that ideal.

Thank you for this insightful story.

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Author: Thundera Tiger · ID: 86 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 11:49:06
Thundera Tiger has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Thundera Tiger! You Rock!!
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Author: Marnie · ID: 245 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 11:49:57
Marnie has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Marnie! You Rock!!
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Author: Dwimordene · ID: 8 · Books/Time: Gap-Filler (58): Drabble
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 11:50:41
Dwimordene has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Dwimordene! You Rock!!
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Author: Larian Elensar · ID: 21 · Books/Time: Post-Ring War (142): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 11:52:29
Larian Elensar has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Larian Elensar! You Rock!!
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Author: Ainaechoiriel · ID: 2 · Books/Time: Post-Ring War (142): Drabble
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 11:54:34
Ainaechoiriel has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Ainaechoiriel! You Rock!! And thank you for your support of my works, and for making the MEFAs.
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Author: Isabeau of Greenlea · ID: 182 · Books/Time: Post-Ring War (142): Incomplete
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 11:55:30
Isabeau of Greenlea has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Isabeau of Greenlea! You Rock!!
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Author: daw the minstrel · ID: 176 · Books/Time: The Hobbit (22): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 11:57:24
daw the minstrel has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, daw the minstrel! You Rock!!
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Author: Jay of Lasgalen · ID: 134 · Books/Time: The Hobbit (22): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 11:57:59
Jay of Lasgalen has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Jay of Lasgalen! You Rock!!
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Author: tyellas · ID: 155 · Books/Time: The Hobbit (22): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 11:58:45
Tyellas has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, tyellas! You Rock!!
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Author: Karri · ID: 107 · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings (111): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 11:59:13
Karri has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Karri! You Rock!!
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Author: alex_cat_45 · ID: 57 · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings (111): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:00:34
Alex_cat_45 has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Alex_cat_45! You Rock!!
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Author: Nilmandra · ID: 444 · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings (111): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:01:00
Nilmandra has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Nilmandra! You Rock!!
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Author: Karenator · ID: 10 · Books/Time: The Lord of The Rings (111): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:01:32
Karenator has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Karenator! You Rock!!
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Author: Finch · ID: 274 · Books/Time: The Silmarillion (67): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:03:36
Finch has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Finch! You Rock!!
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Author: Marnie · ID: 245 · Books/Time: The Silmarillion (67): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:04:42
Marnie has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Marnie! You Rock!!
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Author: jillian baade · ID: 9 · Books/Time: The Silmarillion (67): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:05:20
jillian baade has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, jillian baade! You Rock!!
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Author: LKK · ID: 347 · Books/Time: The Silmarillion (67): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:06:16
LKK has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, LKK! You Rock!!
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Author: Chathol-linn · ID: 23 · Genres: Adventure (13): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:06:55
Chathol-linn has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Chathol-linn! You Rock!!
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Author: Cassia & Siobhan · ID: 467 · Genres: Adventure (13): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:08:40
Cassia and Siobhan have given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank them. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about their work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: they writes like goddessess, and I adore their work. I hope they will come back someday and write tons and tons more, because they are an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Cassia and Siobhan! You Rock!!
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Author: Meg Thornton · ID: 183 · Genres: Alternate Universe (20): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:09:44
Meg Thornton I adore you... not the least because you helped inspire the Scruff Factor. (G) Meg Thornton has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Meg Thornton! You Rock!!
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Author: Theresa Green · ID: 326 · Genres: Crossovers (16): Poem
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:10:41
Theresa Green has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Theresa Green! You Rock!!
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Author: Jocelyn · ID: 203 · Genres: Drama (includes Angst) (135): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:11:45
Jocelyn has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Jocelyn! You Rock!! And I miss you....
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Author: Sivan Shemesh · ID: 420 · Genres: Drama (includes Angst) (135): Incomplete
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:13:13
Sivan Shemesh has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Sivan Shemesh! You Rock!! And thanks for all the lovely angst....
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Author: Honesty · ID: 284 · Genres: Horror (8): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:14:45
Honesty has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Honesty! You Rock!! And thank you for one of the largest shivers and shudders I've ever received, reading fanfic...
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Author: Lamiel · ID: 298 · Genres: Humor (85): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:15:17
Lamiel has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Lamiel! You Rock!! And I love your work....
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Author: Joanna · ID: 295 · Genres: Humor (85): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:17:03
Joanna has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Joanna! You Rock!! *kachooo!!* (grin)
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Author: Naresha · ID: 117 · Genres: Humor (85): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:17:45
Naresha has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Naresha! You Rock!! (and Legolas says: ::grunt::) heh heh heh....
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Author: LOTR_lover · ID: 184 · Genres: Humor (85): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:18:40
LOTR_Lover has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, LOTR_Lover! You Rock!!
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Author: Suzene Campos · ID: 320 · Genres: Humor (85): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:19:24
Suzene Campos has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Suzene Campos! You Rock!! And... can I have a drum set too??
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Author: Claudi007 · ID: 508 · Genres: Humor (85): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:20:45
Claudi007 has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly say thanks. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about their work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: Claudi writes like a goddess, and I adore the body of work. I hope this author will write tons and tons more, because it is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Claudi007! You Rock!!
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Author: Dreamflower · ID: 115 · Genres: Humor (85): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:21:28
Dreamflower has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly say thanks. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about their work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: this author writes like a goddess, and I adore the body of work. I hope this author will write tons and tons more, because it is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, dreamflower! You Rock!!
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Author: Camilla Sandman · ID: 213 · Genres: Humor (85): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:22:24
Cammilla Sandman has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly say thanks. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about their work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: this author writes like a goddess, and I adore the body of work. I hope this author will write tons and tons more, because it is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Camilla Sandman! You Rock!!
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Author: sulriel · ID: 7 · Genres: Non-Fiction (23): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:24:04
Sulriel has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly say thanks. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about their work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: this author writes like a goddess, and I adore the body of work. I hope this author will write tons and tons more, because it is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Sulriel! You Rock!! And thanks for all the excellent horse moments...
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Author: Leaward · ID: 222 · Genres: Romance (72): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:26:35
Leaward has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly say thanks. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about their work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: this author writes like a goddess, and I adore the body of work. I hope this author will write tons and tons more, because it is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Leaward! You Rock!!
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Author: Elena Tiriel · ID: 247 · Genres: Romance (72): Drabble
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:27:43
Elena Tiriel has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly say thanks. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about their work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: this author writes like a goddess, and I adore the body of work. I hope this author will write tons and tons more, because it is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Elena Tiriel! You Rock!! And you write Celeborn beautifully.... not to mention Thranduil....
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Author: Ithilien · ID: 224 · Races/Places: Elves (66): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:41:26
Ithilien has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I love about her work... but there are millions of words to read and millions more to type before the end of the season, so I will simply say this: she writes like a goddess, and I adore her work. I hope she will write tons and tons more, because she is an inspiration and a delight. Thank you, Ithilien! You Rock!! And I miss you....
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Author: Soledad · ID: 206 · Races/Places: Villains (31): General
Reviewer: jastaelf · 2005-09-05 12:45:55
Soledad has given me SO many hours of delightful reading that it would be amazingly remiss of me to NOT publicly thank her. I wish I could come up with a lot of detailed, wonderful words to specifically cite what I l<br/><br/>(Message over 64 KB, truncated)