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Msg# 7680
Author Reviews for 29 November - part 2 Posted by Rhapsody November 29, 2006 - 18:10:18 Topic ID# 7680Author: grey_wonderer · ID: 62 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 13:31:37
Grey Wonderer is a very hobbity author! Her characterisations, plots,
and dialogue are always enjoyable, and she is adept at writing tales
that range from sweet to fantastical and everything in between. Her
characterisations of Merry and Pippin are always wonderful!
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Author: Dana · ID: 264 · Races: Hobbits [106]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 13:33:34
Dana is a superb author! Her sparse and lyrical style is elegant and
hobbity at the same time, and she is a skilfull wordsmith.
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Author: Garnet Took · ID: 389 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:06:04
Garnet always writes Merry and Pippin with good insight into their
characters. She has a very enjoyable style!
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Author: pippinfan88 · ID: 331 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:12:48
Pippinfan is very good at writing the relationships between the main
hobbits, and between them and secondary characters. She always writes
her characters so they act appropriate to their age, with realistic
dialogue and situations. Her stories are always original and entertaining!
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Author: Anso the Hobbit · ID: 386 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:17:50
Merry is Anso's favourite character and this is evident in all of her
stories! She is very good at writing the subtle nuances of his
character. Her stories where Merry is interacting with Pippin are
especially enjoyable.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Cathleen · ID: 579 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:42:09
Cathleen writes her hobbits full of mischief and fun, and her plots
always compliment those traits. I particularly enjoy her depictions of
the hobbits when they are youngsters!
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Author: aelfgifuemma · ID: 59 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:44:21
Emma is not afraid to write dark themes! The amount of psychological
detail that she puts into her work is very impressive.
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Author: Sophinisba Solis · ID: 593 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:48:11
This author's slash universe gives a very insightful glimpse of Merry
and his relationship with Pippin. Sophinisba knows these characters very
well! She is very good at capturing emotion, so that we know exactly
what each character is feeling.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Glassadar · ID: 697 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:50:07
Glassadar is a young writer deserving of praise! She has wonderful
potential!
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Author: storyfish · ID: 623 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:53:08
I like this author's style very much. Storyfish writes her hobbits
engagingly, and captures their spirit and lightheartedness very well.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gryffinjack · ID: 621 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:00:25
Gryffinjack puts a lot of research into her stories and it shows. Her
plots and characterisations reflect a good knowledge of canon and this
adds to my enjoyment of her work.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Elemmire · ID: 679 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:03:04
Elemmire has a beautiful, gentle style that I like very much. Her
stories are, without exception, thoughtful and considered.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Ruby Nye · ID: 262 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:07:56
Ruby's depictions of Merry and Pippin are always wonderful. Slash or
gen, she is very adept at showing the love between these two characters.
She has a very lovely style!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Nickey · ID: 374 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:13:41
Nickey is able to take dark themes and incorporate them seamlessly into
hobbit society. Depending on the subject matter her writing can be
abstract or straightforward, it can be salt-of-the-earth or
otherworldly, but it is always impressive and riviting!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Songspinner · ID: 351 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:15:27
Songspinner is very good at writing emotion, both happy and sad. She
writes lovely characterisations!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Aratlithiel · ID: 231 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:17:57
Aratlithiel's descriptions are always just wonderful; very rich in
detail and evocative. She is a skilful writer of both angst and humour.
-----------------------------------------
Author: illyria-pffyffin · ID: 363 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:20:38
illyria-pffyffin has a way of weaving words that is lovely and unique.
Her stories are rich with beautiful language, very lyrical.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Elanor Gardner · ID: 655 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:21:43
Elanor writes in a style very rich in detail. I always enjoy her
characterisations.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Mariole · ID: 492 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:23:03
I always like Mariole's plots - they are well thought out and very
descriptive.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Daffodil Bolger · ID: 362 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:27:46
Daffodil Bolger is able to write stories that seem deceptively simple
but are in actuality wonderfully complex, something very difficult to
pull off. And she does it expertly!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Fileg · ID: 106 · Genres: Drama [107]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-25 15:28:57
Fileg is well known as a poet, so it's no surprise she can write
drabbles that rely on imagery and significance. The two forms really do
require similar skills, and she has mastered those skills.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Pipwise Brandygin · ID: 387 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:29:53
Pipwise is very good at exploring interactions between characters. I
like the way that she writes thoughts and emotions especially.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Bodkin · ID: 411 · Races: Men [73]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:45:23
Bodkin has a way of really pulling a reader into her stories! They
always leave me understanding a character or a point from the book
better than I did before.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Tanaqui · ID: 40 · Races: Men [73]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:47:21
Tanaqui has a lovely way with description, whether it be a drabble or a
story.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Races: Men [73]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:51:27
Marta's writes some exquisite drabbles! I am always impressed at how
lush and lyrical they can be, or how stark and angsty. The language is
always beautiful. I think that this is definitely the area of writing in
which she has the strongest talent, though I do enjoy her stories as well.
-----------------------------------------
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 13:31:37
Grey Wonderer is a very hobbity author! Her characterisations, plots,
and dialogue are always enjoyable, and she is adept at writing tales
that range from sweet to fantastical and everything in between. Her
characterisations of Merry and Pippin are always wonderful!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Dana · ID: 264 · Races: Hobbits [106]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 13:33:34
Dana is a superb author! Her sparse and lyrical style is elegant and
hobbity at the same time, and she is a skilfull wordsmith.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Garnet Took · ID: 389 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:06:04
Garnet always writes Merry and Pippin with good insight into their
characters. She has a very enjoyable style!
-----------------------------------------
Author: pippinfan88 · ID: 331 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:12:48
Pippinfan is very good at writing the relationships between the main
hobbits, and between them and secondary characters. She always writes
her characters so they act appropriate to their age, with realistic
dialogue and situations. Her stories are always original and entertaining!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Anso the Hobbit · ID: 386 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:17:50
Merry is Anso's favourite character and this is evident in all of her
stories! She is very good at writing the subtle nuances of his
character. Her stories where Merry is interacting with Pippin are
especially enjoyable.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Cathleen · ID: 579 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:42:09
Cathleen writes her hobbits full of mischief and fun, and her plots
always compliment those traits. I particularly enjoy her depictions of
the hobbits when they are youngsters!
-----------------------------------------
Author: aelfgifuemma · ID: 59 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:44:21
Emma is not afraid to write dark themes! The amount of psychological
detail that she puts into her work is very impressive.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Sophinisba Solis · ID: 593 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:48:11
This author's slash universe gives a very insightful glimpse of Merry
and his relationship with Pippin. Sophinisba knows these characters very
well! She is very good at capturing emotion, so that we know exactly
what each character is feeling.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Glassadar · ID: 697 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:50:07
Glassadar is a young writer deserving of praise! She has wonderful
potential!
-----------------------------------------
Author: storyfish · ID: 623 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 14:53:08
I like this author's style very much. Storyfish writes her hobbits
engagingly, and captures their spirit and lightheartedness very well.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gryffinjack · ID: 621 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:00:25
Gryffinjack puts a lot of research into her stories and it shows. Her
plots and characterisations reflect a good knowledge of canon and this
adds to my enjoyment of her work.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Elemmire · ID: 679 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:03:04
Elemmire has a beautiful, gentle style that I like very much. Her
stories are, without exception, thoughtful and considered.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Ruby Nye · ID: 262 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:07:56
Ruby's depictions of Merry and Pippin are always wonderful. Slash or
gen, she is very adept at showing the love between these two characters.
She has a very lovely style!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Nickey · ID: 374 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:13:41
Nickey is able to take dark themes and incorporate them seamlessly into
hobbit society. Depending on the subject matter her writing can be
abstract or straightforward, it can be salt-of-the-earth or
otherworldly, but it is always impressive and riviting!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Songspinner · ID: 351 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:15:27
Songspinner is very good at writing emotion, both happy and sad. She
writes lovely characterisations!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Aratlithiel · ID: 231 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:17:57
Aratlithiel's descriptions are always just wonderful; very rich in
detail and evocative. She is a skilful writer of both angst and humour.
-----------------------------------------
Author: illyria-pffyffin · ID: 363 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:20:38
illyria-pffyffin has a way of weaving words that is lovely and unique.
Her stories are rich with beautiful language, very lyrical.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Elanor Gardner · ID: 655 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:21:43
Elanor writes in a style very rich in detail. I always enjoy her
characterisations.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Mariole · ID: 492 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:23:03
I always like Mariole's plots - they are well thought out and very
descriptive.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Daffodil Bolger · ID: 362 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:27:46
Daffodil Bolger is able to write stories that seem deceptively simple
but are in actuality wonderfully complex, something very difficult to
pull off. And she does it expertly!
-----------------------------------------
Author: Fileg · ID: 106 · Genres: Drama [107]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-25 15:28:57
Fileg is well known as a poet, so it's no surprise she can write
drabbles that rely on imagery and significance. The two forms really do
require similar skills, and she has mastered those skills.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Pipwise Brandygin · ID: 387 · Races: Hobbits [106]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:29:53
Pipwise is very good at exploring interactions between characters. I
like the way that she writes thoughts and emotions especially.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Bodkin · ID: 411 · Races: Men [73]: General
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:45:23
Bodkin has a way of really pulling a reader into her stories! They
always leave me understanding a character or a point from the book
better than I did before.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Tanaqui · ID: 40 · Races: Men [73]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:47:21
Tanaqui has a lovely way with description, whether it be a drabble or a
story.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marta · ID: 16 · Races: Men [73]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Marigold · 2006-11-25 15:51:27
Marta's writes some exquisite drabbles! I am always impressed at how
lush and lyrical they can be, or how stark and angsty. The language is
always beautiful. I think that this is definitely the area of writing in
which she has the strongest talent, though I do enjoy her stories as well.
-----------------------------------------
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