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This and That  by Lindelea 2 Review(s)
LarnerReviewed Chapter: 44 on 4/2/2024
Ah, how we all are inspired by others! The King HAS returned, but footpads still need to be dealt with in the here and now!

Author Reply: Indeed we are! I still remember the sense of wonder I had when JoDancingTree introduced me to fanfiction, and I realized that people were writing all these wonderful stories filling in the gaps the Professor left (or continuing the story, one that I never wanted to end). And then I began to read on ff (dot) net, and I shyly asked Shirebound about my own story idea, and she encouraged me to write it down and post it! I treasure the rich interactions I've had with authors as a reader and with readers as an author, sharing ideas and exploring nuances and deeper issues together over the years. Some voices have fallen silent, and others have moved on; though I miss them, I'm glad to have known them. The LOTR fanfic community has been such a wonderful, supportive, inspiring group of people... definitely a treasure trove.

When I first started working on this little response to Dreamflower's first posting, I had all sorts of ideas for Merry's and Pippin's adventurous trip from the Bridge to Bree... perhaps running to several chapters... When I realized I had neither the energy nor the time for what I wanted to do, I then thought, "What would be the next best thing?" And so, surprising Pippin with a host of Tookish archers to cramp his style, er, protect him from waylaying ruffians, seemed just the thing.

Thanks for reading and stopping to leave a good word.

shireboundReviewed Chapter: 44 on 3/21/2024
What a lovely gift for Dreamflower's anniversary. Long live our beloved hobbits!

Author Reply: Amen! Long may they live and their stories endure.

(I cannot quite believe it's been twenty years. Where has the time gone?)

Thank you, my friend, for stopping to leave a good word or three.

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