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Biography:   I've been a Tolkien fan since I was about 14 (many years ago now!) and have to confess that Legolas was always my favourite character. However since I've been writing fanfiction, Elladan and Elrohir seem to have taken his place - though I still write about Legolas and good!Thranduil at times. I hate stories where he is evil and abusive, and always write him as a loving father or husband.

I used to re-read the books about once a year, but that stopped a few years ago, mainly due to time constraints. The films rekindled my interest, and confirmed my opinion that Legolas is still the best! However, I was bitterly disappointed that PJ left Elladan and Elrohir out of the films. They, or Legolas (or all three) feature in all my stories.

I'm English, and live in Devon. I'm married, with two children (23 & 21), one dog and one cat.

I've finally compiled a chronological list of my stories. Here they are, not in the order in which I wrote them, but in the order they are set.

Starlight On Leaves
Two By Two
The First Star Of Midwinter
Lazing On A Sunny Afternoon
Of Balrogs And Battles
In The Pits Of Utumno
A King's Promise
Telparian
A Journey Of Discovery
With Friends Like These
Mid Winter's Eve
Confusion
Mid Winter Gifts
Memory of Darkness
The Picnic
The Search
Night on A Bare Mountain
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Along Came A Spider
Nine Lives
Strange Tales, Or Myths And Misconceptions
Star Gazing
A Short Rest
High Flight
Beyond The Dimrill Gate
Shadows Over Lasgalen
Interlude In Imladris
Going On A Bear Hunt
A Lesser Treason
Burying The Hatchet
A Few Leaves In The Forest
Alas For The Wailing Of The Gulls
Letter From Elladan
Till Death Us Do Part (AU)
To The Ends Of Middle Earth (AU)

(AU means a story does not fit into my own universe of stories, because it deals with the death of a character who should survive)

Jay's Drabbles range across the entire history of Middle-Earth, so don't fit into the timeline.

I also write occasional slash, but don't post it here - e-mail me if you're interested. Please also e-mail me if you have a question or comment that won't go in a review - but if you do, please put the story title (or something LOTR-related) in the subject line - otherwise it will probably go to my junk mail,and get deleted!
bullet A Midsummer Night's Dream by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 4/11/2006
When Elladan has a horrific vision of death and disaster, he struggles to learn more, and prevent the tragedy he foresees. Chapter Six: 'Die Another Day'. Elladan is angered by Elrohir's reckless actions. Story now complete.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 1/9/2006
bullet In The Pits Of Utumno by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 4/3/2006
An elven warrior faces his most deadly quest - to steal into the realm of Melkor to rescue a captured companion. For the 50 Passages challenge, Prompt #46: 'He was naked, lying as if in a swoon on a heap of filthy rags.'
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/3/2006
bullet Strange tales, Or Myths And Misconceptions by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 3/15/2006
For a young ranger, dreams and legends spring to life out of the grass when he meets two who are the subjects of much mystery. A light-hearted ficlet written for the '50 Passages' challenge, from prompt 37, 'I see strange tales are woven about you.'
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 3/15/2006
bullet Starlight On Leaves by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 2/15/2006
Thranduil, now King, returns home after the war of the Last Alliance and is reunited with his wife. R rated for adult scenes. This was written for the Royal Mirkwood Valentine's Day Story Exchange.
Rating: R Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/15/2006
bullet A Lesser Treason by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 12/29/2005
'The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason' December, 3018. Elrohir, restless and uneasy, wanders the hills above Imladris. Chapter Three: The Unexpected Moment. Elrohir faces the dreaded confrontation with his father and brother.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 11/20/2005
bullet Winter Wonders by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 12/23/2005
A short story showing how elves may celebrate mid winter. Featuring Aragorn, Legolas and Thranduil.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/23/2005
bullet Memory Of Darkness by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 11/1/2005
Lasting friendships can be forged when disaster strikes. Set in Lasgalen, Third Age 179. Starring (in alphabetic order) Arwen, Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Legolas and Thranduil. Chapter Sixteen. The visitors return home, but not before Legolas and Arwen discuss the future. **Finally Complete!!**
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 16 Published: 3/18/2004
bullet Burying The Hatchet by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 9/25/2005
A short interlude on the road between Moria and Lórien. Frodo plays peacemaker.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/25/2005
bullet Confusion by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 8/15/2005
There are times when it is not good news to be an identical twin. Elrohir is having a very bad day - and it's about to get worse. Chapter Three: The Dark Before The Dawn
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 8/5/2005
bullet A Journey Of Discovery by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 8/1/2005
Elladan and Elrohir take their first long journey outside the borders of Imladris, and Elrohir makes a startling discovery about himself. Chapter Seven: Discoveries And Surprises. There are still a few surprises in store for the twins before they return home. Story Complete.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 7 Published: 3/15/2005
bullet Star Gazing by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 5/23/2005
A short, complete story. Elrohir and young Estel spend an evening star gazing and discussing legends.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/23/2005
bullet Nine Lives by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 5/9/2005
A short, complete story. Pure fluff, featuring the twins and Arwen (because I've put them through so much angst lately!)
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/9/2005
bullet Along Came A Spider by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 3/5/2005
*COMPLETE* This is the back story to my drabble 'A Brother's Prayer'. Elladan and Elrohir arrive in Lasgalen for what should be an uneventful visit, but Elrohir is bitten by a deadly spider. The story is set around the year 2000 Third Age. Epilogue: Homecoming. Elrohir is given a warm welcome - but he needs to share his experiences with the one person who will understand.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 9/30/2004
bullet Going On A Bear Hunt by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 2/16/2005
A short, completed story. Elrohir, Aragorn and Legolas go on a hunting expedition in the mountains - but things do not go to plan. Written for the Teitho challenge 'Friends In Small Places'.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/16/2005
bullet High Flight by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 11/9/2004
An eagle remembers the Battle of Five Armies. Based on the poem 'High Flight', and written for a WWI poetry challenge (although this poem is WWII)
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 11/9/2004
bullet A Short Rest by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 10/26/2004
When Bilbo and the dwarves arrived in Imladris in The Hobbit, Estel was ten years old. They must have met. This short story is about that meeting. The title is taken from the relevant chapter of The Hobbit. Set in June, 2941.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/26/2004
bullet To The Ends Of Middle Earth by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 10/26/2004
When sudden tragedy strikes one of the Fellowship in Minas Tirith, how do those left behind remember? Finally updated and completed! Warnings: Angst, character death, AU (but only for the appendices), tissues may be required. You have been warned.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 10/5/2003
bullet A King's Promise by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 9/4/2004
My response to the Mirkwood Castle fic challenge. The set opening scene is in italics. Thranduil receives an unexpected letter of great importance. Features Thranduil, Legolas, Telparian (Thranduil's wife.)
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/4/2004
bullet Of Balrogs and Battles by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 8/22/2004
A two-part story. The twins, aged nine, discover a fascinating book about Gondolin in Elrond's library. Mostly elfling fluff.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 8/19/2004
bullet Two By Two by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 8/14/2004
I’m ending ‘Two By Two’, as I find it hard to write Elladan and Elrohir as babies. However, I will continue with stories from their childhood in another series. Revelations: Part Two - Elrohir finally finds out the truth about his birth.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 8 Published: 10/23/2003
bullet The Picnic by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 6/18/2004
A quiet picnic for two turns into something a little more exciting. A short story, complete. Features Legolas, Arwen, Elladan and Elrohir.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/18/2004
bullet Interlude In Imladris by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 6/9/2004
Trolls reappear to disturb the peace of Imladris. Legolas, on a visit there, is invited to assist in the hunt. Set TA, 2951. Characters: (in alphabetic order) Aragorn, Arwen, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Glorfindel, Legolas, various OCs. Chapter Ten - Sadness And Sorrow. Misunderstandings deepen.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 5/5/2004
bullet A Few Leaves In The Forest by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 5/23/2004
This is mostly movie-based (unusually for me), but there are elements of the books. It covers the time between the warg attack and the aftermath of the battle of Helm's Deep. I thought I had finished the story long ago, but found I had to add this epilogue. It includes the final tally in Legolas and Gimli's game, and a farewell to the elven warriors cheap contact lenses.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 7/19/2003
bullet Letter From Elladan by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 5/1/2004
A letter sent by Elladan to his father, written on the eve of the Last Battle. What if that letter is received in error?
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 2/28/2004
bullet Shadows Over Lasgalen by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 3/15/2004
TA2951: 'Sauron sends three of the Nazgul to reoccupy Dol Guldur'. A darkness begins to grow again in Lasgalen and Legolas takes a patrol to investigate. COMPLETE - Chapter Nine: Aftermath. The rest of the patrol has returned safely, but evil memories still linger.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 9 Published: 1/1/2004
bullet Mid Winter Gifts by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 3/13/2004
A short story about how a disastrous sailing trip eventually led to the myth among men of the elves leaving gifts for deserving children. Features Thranduil, Legolas, Elrond, Elladan, Elrohir, Celebrian, Arwen, and some OCs.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 12/22/2003
bullet The Search by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 2/27/2004
Elrohir leaves Imladris on what should be a simple errand - but he does not return. Elladan and Legolas set out to search for him. Set Third Age 1636, when plague devastated Eriador.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 19 Published: 8/30/2003
bullet Telparian by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 12/19/2003
No mention is made in The Hobbit or Lord Of The Rings about Legolas's mother. Why not? A sad tale, with much angst, about a grieving father and son. Main characters: Thranduil, Legolas, Elrond.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 8 Published: 12/1/2003
bullet Mid Winter's Eve by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 7/19/2003
The elves of Lasgalen celebrate the mid-winter feast - but a severe blizzard means trouble for two young wanderers.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/19/2003
bullet Alas For The Wailing Of The Gulls by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 7/19/2003
The journey from Erech to Pelargir, when Legolas hears the gulls for the first time. Originally written for Ithilien's birthday Circle Lenses Online.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/19/2003
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