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Biography:   Hobbits, hobbits, hobbits. I think about, write about, live and breathe hobbits. I've been writing LOTR fanfiction since May 2002, and am thrilled we have places to share our stories, and to discover other authors' imaginative explorations of the wonderful world of Middle-earth.

Within the chronology of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, here is the order of my stories. (All fics are rated "G" unless otherwise stated.)

THE HOBBIT
More Than Meets the Eye
The Lord of the Valley
With the Last Light of Durin's Day
Safe in My Arms
How Does Your Garden Grow
In a Dusty Corner

The Lord of the Rings: Pre-Quest

Fond Memories
Aunt Amaranth's Revenge
Discoveries
In Innocent Hands
A Magical Day

Quarantined
...and its sequels:
Reflections of the Past
Estel's Birthday
Comfort and Joy (Yule 2004)
A Hobbity Halloween
Force of Nature (PG)
A Letter from Home (Yule 2005)
When the King Comes Back (PG)
The Vault of Annúminas
The Six-Fingered Glove Mystery (archived under the "Discoveries" series of Pre-Quest stories)
Morning Song
Northern Lights
The Rings of Evendim
Capturing a Star

And...By Chance or Purpose (the original sequel to "Quarantined") (PG-13)

THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

The Island (inspired by "Lost")
Elementary, My Dear Gandalf (movie-verse)
Master of Bag End (movie-verse)
Humble Gifts
Spellbound (PG-13)
Where Many Paths and Errands Meet
The Magic of a Wizard's Song
In the Mind's Eye (PG)
A Sense of Wonder
A Blessed Journey
And the Halfling Forth Shall Stand
Holding Back the Flood (PG)
The Lord of Gifts
The Middle of Middle-earth
A Matter of Time
Keep the Home Fires Burning
The Breaking Point
Havoc in Hollin (a collaborative fic)
Avalanche
Unlikely Comfort (PG)
Samwise's Phial
Leaving Lórien
Whispers of the Dragon (PG)

THE TWO TOWERS

The Ways Appointed To Us
At the Black Gate (PG)
Reunion at Isengard

THE RETURN OF THE KING

Shelter
In the Keeping of the King
Reunion at Cormallen
Small Hands
Keep Him Secret, Keep Him Safe (PG)
The Cats of the Citadel
Seven Stones and Seven Stars and One White Tree
Reunion in Minas Tirith
The Three Towers (PG-13)
Can You Sing, Master Hobbit?
Making It Right
Silent Knight
A Minor Misunderstanding
The Dwarves' Secet
The Kings of the Golden Hall
A Rohan Tapestry
Guarding the Shire
Mind to Mind (PG)
Return to Rivendell (PG)
And the Stars Will Sing Your Name
A Light from the Shadows
Light Out of Darkness

The Fourth Age

Giving Thanks
Belts of Silver, Leaves of Gold
Sing Me Home
The Memory Tree
At Your Service
The White Tree of Annúminas
Ring Around the Rosie
The Lineage
The Gift of Dreaming
What Every Parent Knows
The Path to Healing
Tales from Tol Eressëa
Healed
The People of the Stars
Friend Ship
Starship
Healing the Blessed Isle
There and Back Again
The Gift
In the Company of Hobbits

Compilations of Teensy Ficlets and Drabbles

As the Stars Looked Down
First Watch
For Ears to Hear that Can
For Love of Frodo and Sam
Frodo Drabbles
From Our Hearts to Yours
He's Gotten to the Good Part
Let Them Wait
Looking for Fun in All the Wrong Places
Maybe it's the Accent
On the Horizon
Patience with Patients
Peregrin Took: Child, Tween, Knight
Seeing Isn't Always Believing
Tiny Tales
Wingfic!

bullet Capturing a Star by shirebound Last Updated: 10/16/2019
Defying Dwarvish traditions, Gimli brings something very special to the Shire as a coming-of-age gift for Sam’s oldest son. Characters also include Aragorn, Arwen, Sam, Frodo, Rosie, Pippin, and Merry. A “Quarantined”-verse story.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 8/7/2019
bullet Samwise's Phial by shirebound Last Updated: 3/30/2019
It may not have been Galadriel’s idea to gift Sam with a box of earth before the Fellowship left Lórien... and there may have been more than one reason to do it. Characters: Celeborn, Galadriel
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 3/28/2019
bullet Where Many Paths and Errands Meet by shirebound Last Updated: 12/16/2018
After the Council of Elrond, Legolas introduces himself to Bilbo... with surprising results.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/15/2018
bullet At Your Service by shirebound Last Updated: 8/16/2018
17 years after the War of the Ring, the hobbit Nob from The Prancing Pony encounters an unexpected sight. Characters: Aragorn, Nob
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 8/16/2018
bullet With the Last Light of Durin's Day by shirebound Last Updated: 3/30/2018
A thrush senses its destiny.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 3/30/2018
bullet The Memory Tree by shirebound Last Updated: 1/3/2018
After many years, Bilbo and Frodo resume a sweet tradition. A ficlet gift for Dreamflower for the Livejournal "Yule Fic Exchange" Challenge.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/1/2018
bullet Small Hands by shirebound Last Updated: 10/24/2017
Two late-comers to Cormallen are nervous about meeting the Ring-bearers. In the process of getting to know them, they learn a great deal about hobbits... and their new king. Characters include Aragorn, Pippin, Frodo, Merry, Sam, and Gimli.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 7/9/2017
bullet The White Tree of Annúminas by shirebound Last Updated: 5/5/2017
On the anniversary of my 15th year writing LOTR fanfic, a wee mathom! In Annúminas, a special ceremony is held before dawn.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/29/2017
bullet Tiny Tales by shirebound Last Updated: 4/23/2017
Short ficlets written for quick challenges or inspiring posts on Livejournal. The prompt for each challenge can be found at the top of each drabble or short scene. A mix of book- and movie-verse. NEW! Young Elanor is comforted.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 18 Published: 2/18/2011
bullet Tales from Tol Eressëa by shirebound Last Updated: 4/11/2017
Short, gentle ficlets about the hobbits’ possible experiences in the West. Characters include Frodo, Bilbo, Sam, Gandalf, Elrond, Erestor, and others. NEW! "A Simple Song", inspired by Dreamflower's Challenge.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 13 Published: 2/19/2008
bullet Friend Ship by shirebound Last Updated: 3/28/2017
Whether on land or sea, Legolas and Gimli never stop looking out for one another. A wee birthday mathom for my treasured friends.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 3/22/2017
bullet Keep the Home Fires Burning by shirebound Last Updated: 1/5/2017
It’s time at last for Gloín to leave Rivendell and return home. Inspired by this prompt from the Livejournal lotr_community Yule Fic Exchange: "What was happening in Rivendell during the quest?" Characters include Gloín, Bilbo, Elrond, Arwen.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/3/2017
bullet Giving Thanks by shirebound Last Updated: 10/29/2016
A Bywater farmer and his wife tell their children how they know the Shire has been healed.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/20/2016
bullet The Cats of the Citadel by shirebound Last Updated: 9/16/2016
The cats of the Citadel have a message for the King. Written as a birthday gift for Lindahoyland in honor of Reuben, her brand-new kitty.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/15/2016
bullet Healing the Blessed Isle by shirebound Last Updated: 7/28/2016
On Tol Eressëa, Frodo and Sam's concerns about Gimli inspire a conspiracy with their friends to make his life there more fulfilling. Characters also include Gandalf, Elrond, Legolas... and an elf out of legend.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 6/1/2016
bullet Humble Gifts by shirebound Last Updated: 3/29/2016
The way to a man’s – or elf’s -- stomach is through a hobbit’s kitchen. Characters: Elrond, Arwen, Bilbo
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 3/27/2016
bullet How Does Your Garden Grow by shirebound Last Updated: 1/4/2016
How did the Gamgees come to live in Number 3, Bagshot Row?
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/4/2016
bullet The Dwarves' Secret by shirebound Last Updated: 12/6/2015
Someone needs cheering up, and Frodo decides that he’s just the one to do it. Characters: Frodo, Elrond, Aragorn
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/6/2015
bullet The Lineage by shirebound Last Updated: 9/16/2015
Eldarion has a request that takes his father by surprise.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/16/2014
bullet The Middle of Middle-earth by shirebound Last Updated: 8/26/2015
There are a few important details missing from Elrond's map. Characters: Elrond, Pippin, Merry
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 8/25/2015
bullet The Gift by shirebound Last Updated: 7/20/2015
Elwing brings Frodo a remarkable message.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/18/2015
bullet In the Company of Hobbits by shirebound Last Updated: 6/29/2015
Legolas senses he will play a part in fulfilling Gimli's final request.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/21/2015
bullet The Magic of a Wizard's Song by shirebound Last Updated: 6/22/2015
After the Council of Elrond, Sam has only one question. For Nilmandra, for her birthday.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/2/2015
bullet In a Dusty Corner by shirebound Last Updated: 3/29/2015
A Dwarf traveling through the Shire comes across a legendary object.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/4/2015
bullet The Gift of Dreaming by shirebound Last Updated: 1/27/2015
Young Faramir shares a vivid dream with his brother.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/16/2014
bullet Sitting by a Wall in the Sun by shirebound Last Updated: 12/23/2014
Faramir and Aragorn share a moment upon the walls of Minas Tirith. A wee Yule ficlet for my beloved friends.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/16/2014
bullet More Than Meets the Eye by shirebound Last Updated: 4/12/2014
Short vignettes in which the Dwarves contemplate Gandalf's choice of burglar. Characters include Thorin, Balin, Fili, Kili, Glóin, and Gimli.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 3/24/2014
bullet Seeing Isn't Always Believing by shirebound Last Updated: 1/26/2014
A series of short, unrelated ficlets originally posted on LiveJournal. Most are very gentle and healing hurt/comfort for various characters. NEW: Aragorn is tended in Rivendell by four very determined healers.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 19 Published: 5/13/2005
bullet There and Back Again by shirebound Last Updated: 1/2/2014
The birth of Sam and Rosie’s tenth child triggers a strong reaction in Sam, but Pippin wonders if there might be something going on more unusual than anyone realizes. Characters: Sam, Merry, Pippin, Frodo, Gandalf
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 11/14/2013
bullet The Rings of Evendim by shirebound Last Updated: 12/6/2013
King Elessar’s visit to his northern capital brings a joyous reunion with the hobbits, and attracts an unexpected delegation from a nearly-forgotten people. An AU "Quarantined" sequel, in which Frodo did not sail West.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 3/9/2013
bullet A Sense of Wonder by shirebound Last Updated: 8/6/2013
While in Rivendell, the discovery of one of Aragorn’s childhood toys gives Pippin an idea.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 8/5/2013
bullet A Blessed Journey by shirebound Last Updated: 7/19/2013
A small but significant moment during the Fellowship's final day in Rivendell. Characters: Frodo, Merry, Strider, Sam, and Pippin.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/14/2013
bullet The Lord of the Valley by shirebound Last Updated: 1/31/2013
Elrond and Bilbo have a conversation in Rivendell. A movie-verse scene from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey".
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/31/2013
bullet Safe in My Arms by shirebound Last Updated: 1/24/2013
Bilbo's exhaustion after being rescued by the Eagles does not go unnoticed by Thorin and Company. A movie-verse scene, immediately following the ending of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey".
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/23/2013
bullet Ring Around the Rosie by shirebound Last Updated: 9/19/2012
King Elessar and Queen Arwen discover that the Gamgee children celebrate the deeds of the Ringbearers.... in their own way.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/18/2012
bullet In the Mind's Eye by shirebound Last Updated: 5/6/2012
The Morgul knife blade used at Weathertop to wound Frodo was enspelled by the Nazgûl, as was the hilt that Aragorn carried with him to Rivendell. At the Ford of Bruinen, the wraith-sorcerer has one chance to activate the spell woven into the hilt, and influence its bearer. Aragorn h/c, somewhat AU, very hobbity (of course!). Characters include Glorfindel, Elrond, Gandalf, Arwen.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 3/13/2011
bullet Patience with Patients by shirebound Last Updated: 6/22/2011
Short and utterly silly ficlets! All of these (unrelated) scenes involve... a certain wizard.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 9/10/2004
bullet Starship by shirebound Last Updated: 12/4/2010
Like Frodo and Bilbo, Sam is honored as he travels to the Grey Havens... but by some unexpected folk. And like Frodo and Bilbo, Sam sails West... but in an unexpected way. An AU (but canon-possible) look at how the Last of the Ring-bearers might have left Middle-earth. A gentle tale, including quite a few special guests. EPILOGUE: Legolas and Gimli arrive in the West
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 1/23/2010
bullet Northern Lights by shirebound Last Updated: 10/27/2010
Aragorn, Frodo, and Bilbo discuss a rare celestial event. This ficlet is part of my "Quarantined"-verse AU, and references my stories "Reflections of the Past" and "A Hobbity Halloween". Written for the LJ lotr_community "Believe It or Not" challenge.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/26/2010
bullet Morning Song by shirebound Last Updated: 5/19/2010
While camping with the hobbits and Estel, Scamp senses something wonderful. A very wee "Quarantined"-verse ficlet, written for Anargil as a belated birthday gift. Fluff warning!
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/18/2010
bullet The Lord of Gifts by shirebound Last Updated: 1/16/2010
Aragorn encounters Frodo in Elrond's library, and is surprised to learn what the hobbit is researching. A gentle Frodo - Aragorn friendship ficlet, written for the Waymeet "Five Things" challenge on Livejournal.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/10/2010
bullet Holding Back the Flood by shirebound Last Updated: 1/7/2010
Frodo is safe in Rivendell, or is he? When one of the Nazgûl makes a last attempt to reach him, Sam, Legolas, and Gimli are also caught in his snare... and Elrond’s powers are tested to the limit. Book-verse AU, h/c, and plenty of hobbityness (of course). The canon timeline has been altered to allow Aragorn to play a major role.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 19 Published: 1/23/2009
bullet Discoveries by shirebound Last Updated: 12/13/2009
Gentle, short, stand-alone ficlets highlighting scenes between Frodo and young Sam. NEW! "The Magic of Words", a wee offering for Yule.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 12/22/2006
bullet Keep Him Secret, Keep Him Safe by shirebound Last Updated: 11/20/2008
Aragorn falls ill at Cormallen, which Éomer feels must be kept a secret. But there is more to this illness than meets the eye, as Frodo discovers. My usual h/cccc, very hobbity, mostly book verse. Characters include Elladan and Elrohir.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 13 Published: 5/4/2008
bullet The People of the Stars by shirebound Last Updated: 11/12/2008
It's not only the Sea that calls to Legolas, and he asks Gimli to accompany him on a very special journey... to a very special place. Book-verse, complete in one chapter.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 11/11/2008
bullet Fond Memories by shirebound Last Updated: 10/16/2008
A Hobbity Halloween ficlet. Four-year-old Frodo is visiting Bag End with his parents just before All Hallows' Eve. Warnings for fluff and movie-verse Frodo description. Characters are Bilbo, Frodo, and Primula.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/15/2008
bullet Seven Stones and Seven Stars and One White Tree by shirebound Last Updated: 3/25/2008
The approaching Fourth Age is sensed through three very different points of view. Three mini-chapters; book-verse.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 3/24/2008
bullet The Vault of Annúminas by shirebound Last Updated: 1/14/2008
A “Quarantined” sequel. Was it only a dream, or has Frodo glimpsed an ancient secret? Join Frodo, Aragorn, and Elladan on a journey to the ruins of Annúminas, to uncover the truth.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 16 Published: 5/30/2007
bullet Aunt Amaranth's Revenge by shirebound Last Updated: 10/10/2007
While recovering together from the measles at Brandy Hall, Frodo tells young Merry about one of his past ‘misdeeds’. Pure fluff. Merry is 7, Frodo is 20, and Bilbo is 98.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/10/2007
bullet Wingfic! by shirebound Last Updated: 8/26/2007
Wingfics, stories in which one or more characters have wings, were a brief-but-fun craze in LOTR fanfiction several years ago. Here are two teensy, related scenes. Part One takes place in Moria, and Part Two at Cormallen.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 8/26/2007
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