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Biography:   For various reasons, Embers is the last story I will post here. My main archive is SWG, and my profile there is in my links list. My non-Tolkien fic is on AO3. I have not stopped writing; since 2012, all of my stories have been posted exclusively on SWG and AO3. There are a handful of LotR-focused fics on MPTT, if you wish to read them there instead of on AO3.

I first read LotR shortly before the movies came out and liked them well enough, though it took me nearly a year to pick up RotK after I finished TT because I had convinced myself Frodo was going to die. I reread LotR after RotK the movie was released and, from there, moved straight into The Silmarillion, which I fell in love with immediately.

I first became involved in Tolkien fandom-- primarily LotR-- on fanfiction.net in the 2004 to 2006 timeframe. I slid out of the fandom and didn’t return until the fall of 2008-- this time, to the Silmarillion subsection.

I'm partial to the Elves in general and the Fëanorians in particular. I am primarily a character writer and most of my stories focus on Maglor or Elrond.

Constructive criticism is always welcome, though please be aware I do use some British spellings.

Due to spam, my email isn't available here. The easiest ways to reach me are via my LJ or the contact form on SWG.

Works based on mine: Fanart is always welcome. Please ask if you want to translate anything or write fic. Everything else-- including podfic-- is a no.

RAFA 'verse (The list is in chronological order, and the stories in paranthesis are outside the main storyline. The rest of the 'verse is posted on SWG.)

Never Look Back
(Every Wish)
Embers
Rise Again From Ashes

Story Favorites
bullet Five Voices by Rhapsody Last Updated: 6/5/2009
Samwise Gamgee lived an unique life, meeting many people from different races and ages. But what did the elves who met this hobbit think of him? Written for Dreamflower and my answer to the Lord of the Rings gen-fic challenge theme of September '08 - "Young and Old"

Many thanks to Pandemonium, Moreth and Darth Fingon at the Lizard Council for the nit picking! Wenont for the extra care and suggestions. New: A voice of Wisdom where Celeborn shares his thoughts regarding Samwise.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 3 Published: 5/23/2009
bullet Sea Foam, Star Shine by MP brennan Last Updated: 2/15/2009
All his life, Elrond has been left behind. Now, it's his time to go. Second place winner in the January Teitho Challenge "Leavetaking."
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/15/2009
bullet The First Snowfall of the Season by Larner Last Updated: 12/22/2008
The Valar offer Frodo Baggins a special dream as a midwinter gift one year.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/22/2008
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 Iluvatar's Gift by Antane Last Updated: 9/2/2008
I hope this isn't against the rules - a tribute to the Professor upon his acceptance of the Gift.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/2/2008
bullet A Beggar of Distinction by Alassante Last Updated: 7/1/2008
Aragorn has an interesting meeting at his wedding that leaves him speechless. For Aragorn Angst prompt - Speechless and Birthday gift for Gwynnyd 2009 MEFA 1st Place Winner - Genres: Mystery: General
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/1/2008