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Biography:   Hey! Although I tend to write mostly about the hobbits, I chose an Elvish user name for 2 reasons. I wanted to incorporate something about the stars in my user name because I love them so much. I later came across the word, Elemmírë, in the book 'The Complete Guide to Middle-earth.' It's an Elvish word, meaning 'Star-jewel.' Ironically enough, my grandmother used to call me her 'Precious Jewel' because of my real name that was named after hers, Julie. So, I thought it rather befitting to choose a word that meant 'star-jewel.' My first exposure to LOTR was when I was a child growing up in the early 80s & the cartoon version of ROTK premiered. I remebered bits & pieces of that early rendition, but never the full story. I grew up knowing what hobbits were, that there was one named Frodo Baggins, something about a Ring, & the LOTR was written by J.R.R. Tolkien. One of my good friends was an avid Tolkien fan & read the series at least 2-3 times a year & was always recommending it to me, but for some reason I never picked it up & always put it on my 'To Read List.' The same thing happened when the movies came out. I was too busy in college to pay them much attention, although I wanted to see them in the theater. I now kick myself for not doing so. The very first scene I ever saw was when my parents rented FOTR. I passed through the living room on my way to work & glimpsed the part when Arwen & Frodo are being chased by the Black Riders across the Bruinen. I was hooked. When I finally did see all 3 films, I fell in love with Middle-earth & requested the LOTR books for my birthday. My mom gifted me with what I call my 'Box of Tolkien.' She had given me FOTR book & the film soundtrack. I received the next 2 books after I plowed my way through the first. I had finally found my utopia in reading. I have longed for a highly-detailed story like this for what seems like forever & Tolkien is now my favorite author. I quickly discovered fanfic & I have enjoyed reading it so much that I have become inspired by not only Tolkien, but the other writers in the fanfic world as well. I have always loved writing & I am now happy to share my tales with the rest of you. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed all of yours over the past year. Namrie!
bullet Tales from the Garden by Elemmírë Last Updated: 6/25/2007
The century-old gardens of Bag End are flowering with their own tales to tell …
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 6/25/2007
bullet Well-Earned Comfort by Elemmírë Last Updated: 6/7/2007
Frodo’s poor feet that traveled so very far from his home in the Shire, receive some tending by Aragorn. This is mostly book-verse, but there are teensy reference(s) of movie-verse.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/28/2007
bullet The Tale of Isengar Took by Elemmírë Last Updated: 6/4/2007
A more in-depth look at Isengar Took’s journey, which first appeared in my story for Marigold’s Tale Challenge 35: Oliphaunt am I. NOW POSTED: Prologue
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 0 Published: 6/4/2007
bullet Oliphaunt am I by Elemmírë Last Updated: 5/28/2007
A look at how the oliphaunt got its poem ... Originally written for Marigold's Tale Challenge 35
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/3/2006
bullet Not Since the Days of the Last King by Elemmírë Last Updated: 2/6/2007
An ancient Dwarven custom is revealed at the court of King Elessar. Written for Marigold's Tale Challenge 37
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/5/2007
bullet Halflings by Elemmírë Last Updated: 1/27/2007
This will be my home for my short ficlets & any drabbles I happen to pen.

NEW STORY, Chapter 9: Tongue-Tied---A silly little Birthday mathom from me to all of you! Frodo wonders if all the stuff the adults tell him is really true.

Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 9 Published: 4/27/2006
bullet Through the Generations by Elemmírë Last Updated: 1/15/2007
A favorite real-life story of mine (The Very Hungry Caterpillar) takes on a hobbity twist. Written originally for Marigold's Tale Challenge 36.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/4/2007
bullet Sewn with Love by Elemmírë Last Updated: 12/21/2006
Esmeralda attempts to help a heartbroken Frodo cope through the stages of grief. FINAL CHAPTER & AUTHOR'S NOTE POSTED!
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 11/27/2006
bullet On a Moonlit Night by Elemmírë Last Updated: 11/20/2006
A look at the events surrounding the circumstances that left Frodo an orphan. Originally written for Marigold's Tale Challenge 34. FINAL CHAPTER & AUTHOR'S NOTES POSTED!!
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 8 Published: 10/21/2006
bullet Growing Pains by Elemmírë Last Updated: 10/27/2006
Gandalf discovers another use as Keeper of the Flame of Arnor & yielder of Narya--the Ring of Fire--when his visit to Bag End is interrupted. A FrodoHealers fic.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/27/2006
bullet A Time to Dance, A Time to Mourn by Elemmírë Last Updated: 10/11/2006
In which Saradoc Brandybuck comes to realize that truly coming of age sometimes means more than just turning 33 years old. Written for Marigold's Tale Challenge #33.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/11/2006
bullet The Sea Calls Us Home by Elemmírë Last Updated: 10/6/2006
A short Frodo fic inspired by my own recent travels/adventures on the ocean. Movie-verse.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/2/2006
bullet Anticipation by Elemmírë Last Updated: 9/12/2006
Because it sometimes seems that a long-awaited vacation will never arrive ...
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/12/2006
bullet Scenes from Edoras by Elemmírë Last Updated: 9/3/2006
Four short snippets of the hobbits' time spent in Edoras on their way home to the Shire. Book verse with a tad bit of movie intertwined in the 3rd chapter. Originally posted for Marigold's Tale Challenge 32.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 9/3/2006
bullet A New Way to Savor Mushrooms by Elemmírë Last Updated: 8/19/2006
The hobbits accidentally discover a new way to prepare mushrooms.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 8/19/2006
bullet First & Last Series by Elemmírë Last Updated: 8/7/2006
A series which concentrates on various firsts & lasts in the lives of Frodo & Bilbo, primarily. NEW STORY: 'On the Giving of Pipes'--Frodo receives his very first pipe. Originally written for Marigold's Tale Challenge 31
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 5 Published: 4/6/2006
bullet Extreme Makeovers: Bag End Edition by Elemmírë Last Updated: 7/10/2006
Bilbo prepares for Frodo's arrival; based on a Shirebunny. FINAL CHAPTER POSTED!
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 11 Published: 6/27/2006
bullet The Gift by Elemmírë Last Updated: 6/19/2006
“I spent my entire childhood pretending I was off with you--on one of your adventures.” Frodo receives a very special birthday present from Bilbo on his 22nd birthday. CHAPTER 3, FINAL CHAPTER UP!
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 6/16/2006
bullet Two Father's Day Mathoms by Elemmírë Last Updated: 6/19/2006
Story I (First Breakfast): Just another quiet morning in the Baggins smial ... or is it? Story II (untitled): Drogo receives a special Father's Day mathom from his son. Frodo is 9 months old.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 6/19/2006
bullet Lullaby by Elemmírë Last Updated: 6/10/2006
Esmeralda is awoken one night by a disgruntled Merry.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/10/2006
bullet A Surprise for Frodo by Elemmírë Last Updated: 6/6/2006
Frodo is under the impression that his uncle forgot a day which is very important to him. Written for Marigold's Tale Challenge 29.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/6/2006
bullet The Interrogation of a Former Burglar by Elemmírë Last Updated: 5/29/2006
Bilbo finds it difficult to relax when a very persistent wee Pippin is around.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/29/2006
bullet Two (Belated) Mother's Day Mathoms by Elemmírë Last Updated: 5/16/2006
Just what the title says! #1 is A Mother's Day Gift: Primula receives her very first Mother's Day gift. #2 is Sorrow: Not all are happy on Mother's Day. I hope you all enjoy & Happy Mother's Day!
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 5/16/2006
bullet Life Goes On by Elemmírë Last Updated: 4/18/2006
During a sad event, young Frodo discovers a piece of happiness and that life does indeed go on after tragedy.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/18/2006
bullet Contentment by Elemmírë Last Updated: 4/6/2006
A surprise leads to some reassurance for Saradoc & Esmeralda.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/6/2006