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| All for Her by SoundofHorns | 10 Review(s) |
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| Adamas | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/21/2005 |
| Sorry I have been away for so long. I have been very busy, but I always manage to keep your story in the back of my mind. I so enjoy your work and in the past two months since I last wrote a review you have done some outstanding work. Your character development with Faramir/Eowyn/Eomer is wonderful. As I have said so many times before you are truly gifted with dialog, drama, and character development. This is only a suggestion so you can take it or leave it.. I would not push the whole making love. It would destroy what you have build with Faramir and the whole trust, patience etc... Save it for the wedding it will make that day that much more special. Call me old fashion but, I think it's the right thing to do. It follows what you have been building over these last several chapters. Well that was my opinion piece, so take it or leave it. I'm enjoy your work either way. Thank you for sharing. Author Reply: Thank you! Oh, you've made my day with this...and I'll go ahead and tell you that you will *love* the next chapter. It's my favorite and I haven't even written down all the lovely scenes yet! And, I'll also go ahead and tell you that there will be no sex until the wedding. I agree that it would ruin their interaction, plus Eowyn needs more confidence that only being by herself can build. But darn it's going to be great getting to that point, isn't it? :D | |
| Ice Queen | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/17/2005 |
| Okay, I was just looking over some of your earlier chapters (I laugh, I cry, I love it :)) and I was wondering if you are going to resolve or continue with some of the things you mention in earlier chapters. I'm thinking specifically of Faramir's vision of Eomer and Eowyn during the hail storm, Imrahil's son's interest in Eowyn, her problems with the ladies of Gondor, etc. Keep updating!;) Author Reply: Oh, all of the Imrahil and Co. early parts will be scrapped. They're horrid and don't go with the story. I'll put something fluffy, maybe cutesy Lothiriel/Eomer (Eomer totally oblivious, naturally) in its place. Ladies of Gondor will have to wait until Eowyn gets to Gondor, but they're not as bad as she thinks. More Grima backstory, more Eomer/Eowyn Faramir vision stuff later. :) Really, all the early chapters need work. I had no idea what this story was and what it would grow to be...AT ALL. Truthfully, I only originally planned for seven chapters. :P | |
| Ice Queen | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/10/2005 |
| Like it, keep going or I'll hunt you down! ;) One small request, but you have every right to ignore this as it's just a heartfelt suggestion, don't make the sensual parts between Faramir and Eowyn too carnal. I like what you've done so far- they are human and it makes this story what it is. :) | |
| Lady of The Wood | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/6/2005 |
| Mmmm lovely! That part at the beginning was very sensual. I really hope you have Faramir and Eowyn make love soon. I think it's time don't you? I don't think Faramir could or should have to bear much more and Eowyn really needs to finally be free of her fears and the last bits of what's holding her back. Aside from the sexy scenes I think that my fav. part was the dream with Boromir. I wasn't quite sure on the significance of it in relation to what had just happened in the story. I hope we get more on it later on. I hope that we get another update soon and get to that harvest festival. Goody goody! Author Reply: Hmm, I've been toying with the idea that Faramir and Eowyn make love sometime during the Harvest festival. It might happen. I need to plan some more. More dream-Boromir later and more fleshing out of that. :) It really didn't fit, did it? Eh, it'll all work itself together later. | |
| halewyn aredhel | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/6/2005 |
| Great chapter! I actually had to read it in two installments, because it was so long. Not that I'm complaining, mind you! I feel for Eowyn...I think surrender is a pretty big deal in most relationships, and I love how you've captured all that uncertainty and misgiving in her character. Well done. Eomer and Faramir are still kinda angsty. I think they need to get drunk and go watch the Middle Earth equivalent of a football game together...and maybe Faramir can convince Eomer that Lothiriel is worth meeting. Have you got an Eomer-Lothiriel story planned too? Looking forward to the next chapter already. Author Reply: This was the longest chapter so far. Really, I'm holding myself back, to tell the truth. I could write soooo much more, like what were Faramir and Eowyn saying to each other during dinner? And again while Eomer watches Faramir tack Thorn? Hmm? I just can't squeeze everything in! ;) Eomer and Faramir will do fun and manly activities at the festival. Faramir gets to show off his archer skills to a bunch of muscled up Rohirrim. :) I can't wait to write it. A Eomer/Lothiriel fic will probably happen immediately after this one ends.......(when is that? Nobody knows!) I don't think my conscious could let me *not* write it. Besides, I don't want to say goodbye, sniff. | |
| Chibi-Kaz | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/6/2005 |
| Waaahooo, another chapter. It was so funny, all the laughing and playing -- and familiar, as I happen to be lucky enough to have a ranger for my own. ;) I liked how this went, though I'm not sure about Faramir's self-condemnation over 'pushing' Eowyn; I haven't thought that he's pushed her too much, and by the same token, if she would just EXPLAIN to him everything she went through, with creepy Grima et al, then he would understand better. I am, however, getting more than a little irritated with Eowyn -- she's being a tease. She's lucky Faramir does love her so much! I love that Eomer is struggling with a crush on Arwen. I also like the none-too-subtle pushes about Lothiriel -- I hope you find time to introduce her into the story, I'd like to see Eomer suddenly dealing with Imrahil, the brothers AND Faramir as Eomer tries to woo Lothiriel! Payback, ha ha ha! BTW: If Faramir decks some Rider for being too leering/familiar with Eowyn, wouldn't that UP his standing? *evil grin* Cheers, and can't wait for more! --Chibi-kaz Author Reply: You have a ranger? Even a modern one? I pout in your direction, lol. Faramir really shouldn't have been so hard on himself, I agree. But that's part of what he does at the moment. He'll get over it. Yes, Eowyn should explain more, but she's not good at communciation, is she? She'll learn. Arwen will help, then Lothiriel, free-spirited girl that she is, lol. I am giggling right now as I've already written in my head how the first meeting between Lothiriel and Eomer goes...I can't WAIT to write and post it. Seriously. :D It's laugh out loud funny. Aww, Eomer's so adorable, isn't he? His and Arwen's chemistry worries me because Aragorn and Arwen's hasn't come close to this so far, plus I need to recreate the effect and greater with Lothiriel.......gah. I just have to take my Faramir's advice and trust that I can do it. LOL, I hadn't planned on Faramir decking anyone else anytime soon. Oswyn does wander back into the story, but that's later. Hmmm. *evil grin* They would respect that no-bullshit attitude..... | |
| Rohirric Warrior | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/6/2005 |
| Excellent chapter as always. :) You astound me with your writing, my lady. You have greater confidence and understanding of what it takes to love than... just about everyone I know. You write it all so well and clearly, the truth that almost no one these days sees. I see no problem with you one day becoming a professional writer, and I look forward to seeing your name and books on bestseller lists. :) I had something more full and coherent to write, but alas.... such is what happens when you think of something in bed at 7:00 a.m. Anyway, I sympathize greatly with both Faramir and Eowyn. Getting it done for the sake of getting it done.... no, it's not what he wants. It's not what any good man wants. However, I can understand her feelings. She wants to give him pleasure, and give in to it herself, but can't get past the last block. If only she understood that it would, in fact, be the same for him. Everything about a man is there, unguarded, for a woman to see as well. Hmmmmm, though I suppose we are technically expected not to admit that, for some reason. In any case, she just needs to give herself time, and wait until she is ready. He's willing to wait for her; she should be able to see that. As for Faramir pushing her... well, I can see how he can think that. Though he really wasn't...not conciously, anyway. I agree with how he feels his own need to slow down... no sense in risking making her feel more uncomfortable. Perhaps in Faramir's case it would be wisest to let her make the first move. As he was thinking, "There is no way I can help her now," there might not be any way he can. Other than, of course, to wait and let her sort everything out for herself. Anyway, looking forward to the festival, and more Faramir and Eowyn. And Gaer. You know, it's getting where I laugh every time I first see that red-headed man's name mentioned in a chapter. :) Hope we don't have to wait too long before updates, though I know you are busy with school. :) Author Reply: Hey, I've thought up many main parts of chapters in bed at 7 a.m...3 a.m... :) You've said it all better than I can. Thank you! I'm planning for Eowyn to resolve the majority of her issues at the festival, then the entirety of them in Gondor...which gives her time to be independent and gain confidence in a new land. By the time they reunite she'll see things differently. The trouble is how do I resolve Faramir? Eomer ends up playing a huge part in that as they *finally* become real friends. Hmm..you laugh everytime Gaer shows up? Good thing I've let him come to Gondor then! I only wish I could put half the effort of this story into my school work. But frankly, its not anywhere near as rewarding as All for Her feels. | |
| Laura | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/6/2005 |
| Lovely as always. THANK YOU for writing this wonderful story. I'm looking forward to the next chapter. | |
| foalinga | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/5/2005 |
| *scowls darkly* There better be another chapter soon! Haha, beautiful as always... love the intimate moments between Eowyn and Faramir. I'm still loving this story! Can't wait for the harvest festival. Keep up the amazing writing, or I may have to... to... beg and grovel at your feet... Author Reply: LOL, I write as fast as I can! This chapter was over 19000 words...that takes time, plus editing and yes, I do creep out into the sunshine every once and a while ;) Those songs average 1 1/2 to 2 hours each, too. Ah, well. Since you and others send me such glowing reviews to spur me, I'll start on the next chapter as soon as I can! | |
| Elendiari22 | Reviewed Chapter: 70 on 4/5/2005 |
| Bliss. This is so sweet, I do love your Faramir and Eowyn. They seemed so cozy this chapter, when they were fallng asleep. Eowyn has a ways to go, but I get the feeling that you'll resolve that at the festival. I can only hope so, at least. I like how the Riders convinced her to sing for them. They're going to have a fun ride. Forgive me if this isn't a coherent review; I'll review again later, msot likely, because I'll likely think of what I wanted to say at an innoportune moment later tonight. :) Author Reply: Aww. I will resolve things soon. Thankfully you've all been so patient! Things will get even more fun at the festival. :D | |