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Msg# 7696
Author Reviews for 30 November - part 2 Posted by Rhapsody November 30, 2006 - 16:13:03 Topic ID# 7696Author: annmarwalk · ID: 177 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 20:37:02
It's a little hard to know how to describe Ann as a writer, because if I
*just* talked about what she writes then I would be ignoring the
encouraging affect she has had on so many authors, myself included,
because she is a world-class beta and reviewer. It's a truly rare
combination to find someone who can do all three effectively, but Ann
definitely qualifies. If I had to choose which of the three she's best
at I would probably choose betareading because she has it down to an
art, and I have never felt like I was losing control of my story.
Anyway, back to her writing, I do not want to underemphasize that
aspect. Her writing is always crisp as one would expect from a fine beta
reader. The mechanics are all there and her word economy i such that her
pieces never feel rushed (even in her non-drabbles, though this really
stands out in her drabbles). But what I love most about Ann's writing is
the quiet humor that seems to invade her writing, will she or no. If
there's anything I hope Ann never writes it's angst. Her stories just
all have this very natural feel to them of everyday life. From the hawt
quality of new love to the comfort of a long-stranding relationship to
the gentle jostlings of siblings to the tenderness of new parenthood --
it all feels so like real. And that makes for a very three-dimensional
world she writes.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Bodkin · ID: 411 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 20:37:44
Bodkin does a good job of capturing the elves in the Undying Lands. I
always thought paradise would be boring, but not her version!
-----------------------------------------
Author: daw the minstrel · ID: 176 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 20:38:08
Usually elflings irritate me but not daw's. Young Legolas resonates
emotionally and Mirkwood is convincingly connected to what Tolkien tells
us in "The Hobbit". It's a world I find myself accepting, and her
stories always sweep me up in what's happening.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marigold · ID: 98 · Races: Hobbits [106]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: pippinfan88 · 2006-11-26 21:02:13
I am so happy to see Marigold writing more and more this year! I have
thoroughly enjoyed reading her tales--most expecially her series of
Merry Yules, Merry's Magificent Yule, and Treasures and Mementos. She
writes our beloved lads with a tender hand, and a tender heart. Her
Merry is the ever-watchful and loving cousin that Pippin could ever want
or need. While Pippin is the breath of fresh air and innocence at its
finest. They are typical hobbit lads, and yet the bond of love and
brotherhood between them is evident in all that Marigold writes. Her
talent extends not only to drama, but also to humour and every other
genre she touches.
Not only is Marigold an excellent and most gifted author, she has also
spends much of her time helping other authors hone their writing skills.
I am looking forward to more wonderful stories from Marigold--and I hope
she continues to expound upon her Merry Yules series. After all, she
does have thirteen other Yules to cover. :-)
-----------------------------------------
Author: EdorasLass · ID: 299 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 21:27:51
Edoras Lass is another one of those authors that has developed a
compelling subworld around the canonical facts we know about Gondor and
Rohan. There are customs and cultural expectations that seem reasonable
even though Tolkien never specified them, and they enrich the
characters' lives and the corners of canon that Tolkien never filled in.
Her original character Nanny is a good example. In "Mine" we see her
patience and unfaltering commonsensical wisdom when it comes to dealing
with a child as difficult as Boromir must have been. And in "Quality
Time" there's a glimpse of her dealing with the equally difficult man
Denethor. She's a compelling character and provides a unique window into
Denethor's world.
But then there are the canonical characters. Her characterizations are
always convincing but feel fresh. She adds to and builds on what Tolkien
told us, but in a way that feels true to Middle-earth. Nowhere is this
better illustrated than in the way Faramir reacts to his father's
infirmity in "Come When You Are Ready". The nauseating physical details
are only too clearly told, but the way Faramir deals with them is so
in-character! He does not flinch, does not shy away, but he is not
untouched by the gore. And Denethor as well is touchingly portrayed:
bound by duty to his family and to Gondor, cunning in the way he tries
to piece together the mystery.
EL is a great author if you like one-shots and shorts that develop the
canon in a convincing way but aren't afraid to add on. Her stories are
refreshingly fresh yet still feel Tolkienesque.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Eggo Waffles · ID: 676 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 21:33:02
Eggo Waffles's stuff is laugh-out-loud funny. There is an understated
quality that really can be hilarious yet does not seem out-of-place with
the Tolkien characters this author writes.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gandalfs apprentice · ID: 175 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 21:39:56
Gandalfs Apprentice can always make me lap with the matter-of-fact
streak she brings to her humor. I can just see her characters with a
very deadpan expression on their faces as they deliver the lines she
gives them. Even in her more serious works, the slightly funny quality
is still under the surface. You just know that her characters thoroughly
enjoy life, and that makes for a fun read.
-----------------------------------------
Author: grey_wonderer · ID: 62 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 22:49:08
Grey Wonderer has a way of writing Pippin especially but all the hobbits
that is simply hilarious. Pippin is so honest and forthright in the
questions he asks, but those questions are more than a bit embarrassing.
He takes his time getting to the point but keeps pushing. Really, it's
brilliantly true to life and laugh-out-loud hilarious throughout. I've
only found the time to read a few of the stories but I'm going to try to
read more after the awards are over.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gwynnyd · ID: 186 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-27 00:41:03
I'll admit that before I first read Gwynnyd's fiction I did not feel
that deeply for Aragorn. He always seemed a bit boring, I guess because
we never see him going through any sort of growth in the corpus of Lord
of the Rings. The material's there, but it's buried. However, through
discussions with Gwynnyd and through reading her stories, I have begun
to see more of the gaps that ferment into story nuzguls for her.
Gwynnyd's stories range from the events surrounding Arathorn's death and
Aragorn's moving to Rivendell, through his reign as king of Gondor. In
all of these different situations she is very aware of the real-world
historical precedents that faced similar situations and uses these
models to good use. Of course Aragorn and Gilraen both living in
Rivendell would be a tip-off to Aragorn's identity. But I did not even
think that this was a difficulty that needs to be explained until I
started reading Gwynnyd's fiction.
The best thing about her plots is that they do not *add* to Tolkien in a
way that feels artificial. Instead, reading one of her stories is like
going on an archaeological dig and discovering what was already there,
just waiting to be unearthed. Reading one of her pieces is always a treat.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Inglor · ID: 619 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-27 01:08:38
Inglor has a really sardonic sense of humor in her work. It gives a
slightly jaded feel to her elves, which fits surprisingly well.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Linda Hoyland · ID: 527 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-27 01:48:48
Linda describes Fourth Age Gondor in a really light way. It's really
nice to imagine Aragorn, Arwen, Faramir, and Eowyn getting on in
peacetime like this, after the war.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Lindelea · ID: 27 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-27 02:26:01
Lindelea is good at keeping a long tale interesting over several
chapters. Her hobbits are relaxing and fun, and I enjoy what I've read
of hers.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Races: Elves [38]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:52:47
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:53:45
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Genres: Romance [51]: General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:55:24
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Genres: Romance [51]: Fixed-Length
Ficlet
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:55:53
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Races: Cross-Cultural [28]: General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:56:22
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Races: Cross-Cultural [28]:
Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:57:14
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Races: Men [73]: General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:57:49
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Times: First Age and Prior [23]:
Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:58:10
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond [31]:
General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:58:38
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Times: Late Third Age [26]: General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:59:03
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Times: The Great Years [56]: General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:59:27
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
-----------------------------------------
Author: SurgicalSteel · ID: 616 · Races: Men [73]: General
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-28 05:26:26
I have to say that one of my very favorite OCs to read about is
SurgicalSteels Serindė. While the author cheerfully admits that her
character is a self-insertion, Serindė has far too much real personality
to be a Mary Sue --she is by no means perfect or flawless, her
appearance is plain, and she has a horrible temper and a tendency to
insert her foot into her mouth. But shes a healer, and a good one.
Adding to the authenticity and realism, SS is a practicing surgeon in
RL, and this lends some weight to her h/c scenes. I sometimes wish that
the dialogue was a bit less modern, but that in no way keeps me from
following and enjoying her delightful stories.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Boz4PM · ID: 696 · Races: Cross-Cultural [28]: General
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-28 05:33:42
Boz4pm has managed to lift the girl falls into Middle-earth story up
out of the mire, and turn it into something worthwhile. She has a
thorough knowledge of, and grounding in, canon. And she manages to stay
true to it, in spite of the plot. There are times when her prose truly
approaches the style and tone of JRRT himself, and yet at the same time,
she can also insert the observations of her very modern OFC in a way
that makes them seem realistic. In addition, she makes her readers
*think*. Why did certain things have to play out as they did? What did
Bree or Edoras really smell like? How would a modern person react to the
gender roles and other expectations of a society like that of Middle-earth?
-----------------------------------------
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 20:37:02
It's a little hard to know how to describe Ann as a writer, because if I
*just* talked about what she writes then I would be ignoring the
encouraging affect she has had on so many authors, myself included,
because she is a world-class beta and reviewer. It's a truly rare
combination to find someone who can do all three effectively, but Ann
definitely qualifies. If I had to choose which of the three she's best
at I would probably choose betareading because she has it down to an
art, and I have never felt like I was losing control of my story.
Anyway, back to her writing, I do not want to underemphasize that
aspect. Her writing is always crisp as one would expect from a fine beta
reader. The mechanics are all there and her word economy i such that her
pieces never feel rushed (even in her non-drabbles, though this really
stands out in her drabbles). But what I love most about Ann's writing is
the quiet humor that seems to invade her writing, will she or no. If
there's anything I hope Ann never writes it's angst. Her stories just
all have this very natural feel to them of everyday life. From the hawt
quality of new love to the comfort of a long-stranding relationship to
the gentle jostlings of siblings to the tenderness of new parenthood --
it all feels so like real. And that makes for a very three-dimensional
world she writes.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Bodkin · ID: 411 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 20:37:44
Bodkin does a good job of capturing the elves in the Undying Lands. I
always thought paradise would be boring, but not her version!
-----------------------------------------
Author: daw the minstrel · ID: 176 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 20:38:08
Usually elflings irritate me but not daw's. Young Legolas resonates
emotionally and Mirkwood is convincingly connected to what Tolkien tells
us in "The Hobbit". It's a world I find myself accepting, and her
stories always sweep me up in what's happening.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Marigold · ID: 98 · Races: Hobbits [106]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: pippinfan88 · 2006-11-26 21:02:13
I am so happy to see Marigold writing more and more this year! I have
thoroughly enjoyed reading her tales--most expecially her series of
Merry Yules, Merry's Magificent Yule, and Treasures and Mementos. She
writes our beloved lads with a tender hand, and a tender heart. Her
Merry is the ever-watchful and loving cousin that Pippin could ever want
or need. While Pippin is the breath of fresh air and innocence at its
finest. They are typical hobbit lads, and yet the bond of love and
brotherhood between them is evident in all that Marigold writes. Her
talent extends not only to drama, but also to humour and every other
genre she touches.
Not only is Marigold an excellent and most gifted author, she has also
spends much of her time helping other authors hone their writing skills.
I am looking forward to more wonderful stories from Marigold--and I hope
she continues to expound upon her Merry Yules series. After all, she
does have thirteen other Yules to cover. :-)
-----------------------------------------
Author: EdorasLass · ID: 299 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 21:27:51
Edoras Lass is another one of those authors that has developed a
compelling subworld around the canonical facts we know about Gondor and
Rohan. There are customs and cultural expectations that seem reasonable
even though Tolkien never specified them, and they enrich the
characters' lives and the corners of canon that Tolkien never filled in.
Her original character Nanny is a good example. In "Mine" we see her
patience and unfaltering commonsensical wisdom when it comes to dealing
with a child as difficult as Boromir must have been. And in "Quality
Time" there's a glimpse of her dealing with the equally difficult man
Denethor. She's a compelling character and provides a unique window into
Denethor's world.
But then there are the canonical characters. Her characterizations are
always convincing but feel fresh. She adds to and builds on what Tolkien
told us, but in a way that feels true to Middle-earth. Nowhere is this
better illustrated than in the way Faramir reacts to his father's
infirmity in "Come When You Are Ready". The nauseating physical details
are only too clearly told, but the way Faramir deals with them is so
in-character! He does not flinch, does not shy away, but he is not
untouched by the gore. And Denethor as well is touchingly portrayed:
bound by duty to his family and to Gondor, cunning in the way he tries
to piece together the mystery.
EL is a great author if you like one-shots and shorts that develop the
canon in a convincing way but aren't afraid to add on. Her stories are
refreshingly fresh yet still feel Tolkienesque.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Eggo Waffles · ID: 676 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 21:33:02
Eggo Waffles's stuff is laugh-out-loud funny. There is an understated
quality that really can be hilarious yet does not seem out-of-place with
the Tolkien characters this author writes.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gandalfs apprentice · ID: 175 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 21:39:56
Gandalfs Apprentice can always make me lap with the matter-of-fact
streak she brings to her humor. I can just see her characters with a
very deadpan expression on their faces as they deliver the lines she
gives them. Even in her more serious works, the slightly funny quality
is still under the surface. You just know that her characters thoroughly
enjoy life, and that makes for a fun read.
-----------------------------------------
Author: grey_wonderer · ID: 62 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-26 22:49:08
Grey Wonderer has a way of writing Pippin especially but all the hobbits
that is simply hilarious. Pippin is so honest and forthright in the
questions he asks, but those questions are more than a bit embarrassing.
He takes his time getting to the point but keeps pushing. Really, it's
brilliantly true to life and laugh-out-loud hilarious throughout. I've
only found the time to read a few of the stories but I'm going to try to
read more after the awards are over.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Gwynnyd · ID: 186 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-27 00:41:03
I'll admit that before I first read Gwynnyd's fiction I did not feel
that deeply for Aragorn. He always seemed a bit boring, I guess because
we never see him going through any sort of growth in the corpus of Lord
of the Rings. The material's there, but it's buried. However, through
discussions with Gwynnyd and through reading her stories, I have begun
to see more of the gaps that ferment into story nuzguls for her.
Gwynnyd's stories range from the events surrounding Arathorn's death and
Aragorn's moving to Rivendell, through his reign as king of Gondor. In
all of these different situations she is very aware of the real-world
historical precedents that faced similar situations and uses these
models to good use. Of course Aragorn and Gilraen both living in
Rivendell would be a tip-off to Aragorn's identity. But I did not even
think that this was a difficulty that needs to be explained until I
started reading Gwynnyd's fiction.
The best thing about her plots is that they do not *add* to Tolkien in a
way that feels artificial. Instead, reading one of her stories is like
going on an archaeological dig and discovering what was already there,
just waiting to be unearthed. Reading one of her pieces is always a treat.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Inglor · ID: 619 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-27 01:08:38
Inglor has a really sardonic sense of humor in her work. It gives a
slightly jaded feel to her elves, which fits surprisingly well.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Linda Hoyland · ID: 527 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-27 01:48:48
Linda describes Fourth Age Gondor in a really light way. It's really
nice to imagine Aragorn, Arwen, Faramir, and Eowyn getting on in
peacetime like this, after the war.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Lindelea · ID: 27 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Marta · 2006-11-27 02:26:01
Lindelea is good at keeping a long tale interesting over several
chapters. Her hobbits are relaxing and fun, and I enjoy what I've read
of hers.
-----------------------------------------
Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Races: Elves [38]: Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:52:47
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
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Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Genres: Humor [50]: General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:53:45
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
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Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Genres: Romance [51]: General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:55:24
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
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Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Genres: Romance [51]: Fixed-Length
Ficlet
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:55:53
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
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Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Races: Cross-Cultural [28]: General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:56:22
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
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Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Races: Cross-Cultural [28]:
Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:57:14
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
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Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Races: Men [73]: General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:57:49
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
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Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Times: First Age and Prior [23]:
Fixed-Length Ficlet
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:58:10
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
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Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Times: Fourth Age and Beyond [31]:
General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:58:38
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
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Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Times: Late Third Age [26]: General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:59:03
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
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Author: Raksha the Demon · ID: 178 · Times: The Great Years [56]: General
Reviewer: Linda Hoyland · 2006-11-28 02:59:27
Raksha is a very gifted author with an extremely wide range as he
stories are inspired by all of Tolkien's canon, rather than just one
period in Middle- earth history.
This writer obviously knows and loves Tolkien and her love and respect
for him shows throughout her stories, whether they be comedy,
drama,angst or tragedy.
It is obvious that Raksha has an especial love of Faramir,but she also
depicts Aragorn well, not to mention, Eowyn, Boromir,Legolas, Huan, even
Sauron !
Raksha is also skilled in writing stories of very diverse lengths.
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Author: SurgicalSteel · ID: 616 · Races: Men [73]: General
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-28 05:26:26
I have to say that one of my very favorite OCs to read about is
SurgicalSteels Serindė. While the author cheerfully admits that her
character is a self-insertion, Serindė has far too much real personality
to be a Mary Sue --she is by no means perfect or flawless, her
appearance is plain, and she has a horrible temper and a tendency to
insert her foot into her mouth. But shes a healer, and a good one.
Adding to the authenticity and realism, SS is a practicing surgeon in
RL, and this lends some weight to her h/c scenes. I sometimes wish that
the dialogue was a bit less modern, but that in no way keeps me from
following and enjoying her delightful stories.
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Author: Boz4PM · ID: 696 · Races: Cross-Cultural [28]: General
Reviewer: Dreamflower · 2006-11-28 05:33:42
Boz4pm has managed to lift the girl falls into Middle-earth story up
out of the mire, and turn it into something worthwhile. She has a
thorough knowledge of, and grounding in, canon. And she manages to stay
true to it, in spite of the plot. There are times when her prose truly
approaches the style and tone of JRRT himself, and yet at the same time,
she can also insert the observations of her very modern OFC in a way
that makes them seem realistic. In addition, she makes her readers
*think*. Why did certain things have to play out as they did? What did
Bree or Edoras really smell like? How would a modern person react to the
gender roles and other expectations of a society like that of Middle-earth?
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