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Biography:   I figured after nearly a year, I'm no longer a "new convert" and high time to re-edit my profile. Though I still maintain that I write as a hobby and not a professional of any sort. I love my hobby, and I also love to read the many different tales other authors have written on my favorite hobbits. I have a list of favorites, but it is by no means a complete list. There are so many talented writers with such creative muses! Who am I? My "real" name is Theresa, and I live in Ohio. I read Lord Of The Rings for the first time in 1988 and immediately clicked with the characters of Pippin and Merry (yes, I have a typo in my pen name :P). It was a bad night for typing. Anyway, a big Thank You to everyone who has stopped to read a tale or two from my little library--and double so for taking the time to leave a response. Have a wonderful day. :-)
bullet A Very Warm Yule Last Updated: 1/1/2010
Just another Yule fic, lol. Hobbity in nature; Pippin, Merry, Degger, and Merimas are among the characters. Pippin comes to his cousin's rescue, and his cousin has his own surprise in store.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 1/1/2010
bullet Hobbit Tales Last Updated: 5/17/2008
A variety of Hobbity tales. Chapter 16: The Last Dance. Originally written for Marigold's Talechallenge 48. It’s Pippin and Diamond's first Yule officially as Took and Thain and the Mistress of Great Smials. They knew they’d be busy, but they weren’t quite prepared for what they got.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 17 Published: 6/3/2005
bullet The Year of Departure Last Updated: 12/25/2007
A collection of stories portraying Frodo and those he loved throughout the year before he departed to the Undying Lands. Chapter 2, Frodo grapples with a matter close to the heart of nearly every male hobbit. How will he deal with it?
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 3 Published: 8/10/2007
bullet Setting the Captives Free Last Updated: 6/2/2007
Rating is due to graphic descriptions inside the Lockholes. The morning after the Battle of Bywater, Pippin, Merry, Frodo, and Sam head out for Michel Delving to set the "prisoners" free.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 6/1/2007
bullet Benevolence for a Weary Heart Last Updated: 5/3/2007
A weary, lonely watchman passes through the Buckland gate and finds kindness in unexpected places. Written for hublot kopia Marigold's Challenge 37. Characters include Aragorn, Marmadas Brandybuck, and a brief glimpse of a young Frodo Baggins, and a few other hobbits.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 5/3/2007
bullet Fate and Destiny Last Updated: 3/12/2007
This is a continuation, or sequel, to Merry's Graduation. How Paladin and his family are coping with Great Smials...and Ferumbras. The final chapter.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 21 Published: 7/11/2006
bullet Stories From the Blue Book Last Updated: 6/11/2006
Tales from Eglantine's journal. Chaper 1, The Good Neighbour: Eglantine takes her children to the village market and discovers a lot about her neighbours.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 2 Published: 6/11/2006
bullet The Unexpected Guest Last Updated: 5/17/2006
An unexpected hobbit appears at a very special tea party. Written for Marigold's Challenge 28. Rating is for adult humour; nothing graphic, no sex.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/17/2006
bullet For the Love of a Friend Last Updated: 5/14/2006
Second Edition. Pippin wakes up in Ithilien after being crushed by a Troll. Pippin's POV...among others.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 3/29/2006
bullet The Gift of Gold Last Updated: 5/8/2006
Marigold Cotton reflects upon a very special Yule.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 5/8/2006
bullet Merry's Graduation Last Updated: 1/14/2006
A companion story to Irrepressible Pippin and The Substitute. This story is about Merry's last few days as Pippin's study-mate.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 13 Published: 11/13/2005
bullet The Falcon's Watch Last Updated: 12/17/2005
Faramir struggles to understand why his father left the Shire to spend his last days in Gondor.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 12/17/2005
bullet The Courtship of Peregrin Took Last Updated: 10/15/2005
Pippin falls in love...or is he? Is she? Just my own view of Pippin's love life before he married Diamond North-took. Rating is just to be careful, but a G on the whole.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 29 Published: 5/15/2005
bullet Once Upon a Memory Last Updated: 9/12/2005
In Minas Tirith, Pippin recalls a warm childhood memory.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 9/12/2005
bullet Botany, Alchemy, and Pippinology Last Updated: 1/16/2005
Rating for wreckless drinking. It is Yule, 1423, and the Tooks are spending the holiday in Buckland at Brandy Hall. The month previous, the Knights of Rohan and Gondor returned home from their duties abroad…bringing back a small souvenir from the Houses of Healing. In this story, the botanist and alchemist come together, but for different purposes.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 1/16/2005
bullet All I Ever Wanted Last Updated: 1/16/2005
Merry takes advantage of a drunken lass and ends up marrying her...not what you think. Not A/U, no sex.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/16/2005
bullet Where Roses Grow Last Updated: 1/16/2005
I wanted to explore the possibility of Pippin as a tween-aged parent. A tender story.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 53 Published: 4/23/2004
bullet My Cousins Last Updated: 9/8/2004
Merry writes a book about his stay with his Uncle Paladin's family while they mourn the loss of a family member.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/8/2004
bullet Smoke In My Eyes Last Updated: 9/6/2004
Pippin wants to get back at Pimpernel for humiliating him in front of the lads. In his effort to ‘get back’, he learns an entirely different sort of lesson.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 9/5/2004
bullet Love and Healing Last Updated: 8/21/2004
Minas Tirith receives a bit of healing through the restoration process; Pippin receives a bit of healing through helping in that endeavour. Merry…well, that is in the story.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 8/21/2004
bullet Payment Put Off Last Updated: 8/1/2004
From the battle at the Black Gate, a young spirit approaches the Grey Curtain.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 8/1/2004
bullet The Substitute Last Updated: 6/20/2004
A companion story to Irrepressible Pippin. Mayhem ensues when Pippin and his undergrad cousin scheme to drive off their substitute tutor.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/20/2004
bullet Rosie, Marigold, Daisies, and Pippin Last Updated: 5/13/2004
Fifteen year old Pippin is tempted to use Gandalf's staff during his visit at Bag End.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/13/2004
bullet The Heart of a Brother Last Updated: 5/10/2004
Pippina is hurt by Merry turning his back on him. Merry dwells on his actions, too.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 5/10/2004
bullet The Longest Day Last Updated: 5/9/2004
While Frodo, Sam, and Pippin walked across the Shire towards Crickhollow, Merry and Fredegar had a long day ahead of them. Written for Marigold's Challenge #3.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 5/9/2004
bullet The Byrdings Last Updated: 4/2/2004
Pippin leaves his babyhood behind and becomes a faunt. Pearl encourages Merry to participate in the byrding tradition.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/2/2004
bullet From the Bottom of My Heart Last Updated: 3/28/2004
Saradoc and Esmeralda have an anniversary coming up. They each seek to give a special gift that speaks their heart, including Merry.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 3/26/2004
bullet The Storyteller Last Updated: 3/25/2004
It is a cold, rainy November day in S.R. 1395, and the children have been at each other’s throats. To ease the day, and his nerves, Paladin tells a story. One that has never been told before.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 15 Published: 3/18/2004
bullet All Joking Aside Last Updated: 3/6/2004
Pippin, Merry, and Pervinca; all three have been close friends since early childhood. In the span of several days, a few misguided words threaten to tear their friendship asunder.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 3/2/2004
bullet Absence of Reasoning Last Updated: 2/28/2004
A very angsty Merry story.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 11 Published: 2/26/2004
bullet Compassionate Hearts Last Updated: 2/19/2004
It is the wintry month of January (Afteryule), S.R. 1399. Paladin falls ill and the younger children are sent away to stay with relatives.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 8 Published: 2/17/2004
bullet Gandalf and the Seahobbit Last Updated: 2/7/2004
Gandalf recollects his days with Pippin and a couple other 'lesser' Tooks...
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 1/30/2004
bullet We Will Follow Last Updated: 1/28/2004
Pippin, Merry, and Frodo go tramping around the Shire...
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 1/24/2004
bullet Irrepressible Pippin Last Updated: 1/23/2004
On the lighter side... It's the first warm days of spring, Pippin turns thirteen, and his tutor is getting on his last nerve...
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 1/23/2004
bullet Master of Comforts Last Updated: 1/22/2004
Old Rory dies, and Merry is now the Master's Assistant. It all seems so easy at first...
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 1/22/2004
bullet Merry's Decision Last Updated: 1/21/2004
Life isn't always what it seems...
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 42 Published: 1/17/2004
bullet Riches to Rags Last Updated: 1/15/2004
Merry and Pippin take a trip to Michel Delving, and Merry has a surreal experience all his own.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 14 Published: 1/13/2004