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| The Road to Edoras by Dreamflower | 7 Review(s) |
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| Imhiriel | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 7/21/2013 |
| I'm leaving my review for the end of the story here, because I love reading author's notes, and yours have been very informative and also encouraging. Reading about the trials and tribulations of an author - and one as prolific and good as you - assures me that my own muses also might really come back after a long hiatus as I mentioned (although, pesky critters that they are, they chose to do so just when I'm beginning a new job and have to focus on that). I really liked those last few chapters in Edoras. You tied most of the threads neatly together, and those you didn't don't feel so much like loosely hanging, but rather as temptations to keep reading - and of course I will *g*. Beri and Viola's courtship made me go "Awwww!", and Éomer's yearning for Lothíriel and his choice of what to do about it made me smile. And I'm so proud of Freddy! His letters to Frodo show how much he has overcome, not only his grief about Folco, but also fear of the big wide world, and doubts about his own courage. Now Minas Tirith will receive a fully capable, confident and competent ambassador! An addendum to our conversation about white uniforms from a previous chapter: re: Heralds; I still have to grin every time I think of the name for the uniform one of the Chosen keeps using, "Shoot-me-now-uniforms!" And yes, I, too, see solid white as a possibility for a dress uniform for the White Company of Ithilien. Author Reply: Thank you so much for all your kind reviews! I only just found this one--I must have missed the notification for it. Whenever I get blocked for a story, I remind myself that I've come back from it in the past, so I will be able to again. I hope your muses do come back! "You tied most of the threads neatly together, and those you didn't don't feel so much like loosely hanging, but rather as temptations to keep reading - and of course I will *g*." Thank you for that! It's just the sort of ending I was hoping for, to tie up what needed to be tied, and to lead into the sequels--so I'm very glad it had that effect on you. I've been enjoying the courtship of those two, taking it slow and hopefully not take over the rest of the story. But Berilac and Viola just seemed "meant to be" when I started the story. Fredegar Bolger is one of the best of the "minor characters"; he has so much potential in what we do know of him that I don't understand why he's so often neglected in fanfic. LOL! Glad to know we agree on that. *grin* | |
| Mîdhaer | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 9/2/2009 |
| It's official. I like this story WAY too much. I don't remember my dream last night, but I know Cado was in it. ~Mîdhaer (PS) I only just started having LOTR dreams. Author Reply: I am so glad that you enjoyed the story! And dreaming about LOTR is a great thing to do-- I can't think of a better thing to dream of! | |
| Paladin1420 | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 7/16/2009 |
| Like Freddy, I want to know what wonders await them in Minas Tirith. I have enjoyed this story very much and look forward to whatever comes next. Thanks Author Reply: I'm so glad you enjoyed the story. I have already been working on the sequels, but it will be a while before they are ready to post. Thank you so much for letting me know how you liked the story! | |
| Arwen75 | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 7/12/2009 |
| I have to admit to not leaving any reviews uptil now - mainly as i only came to this story about 8 months back. However I really enjoyed this one and the prequel - indeed I have got both of them on my e-book reader for a re-read soon. I liked seeing how the story of the hobbits progressed, and am looking forward to reading how they deal with Minas Tirith now. I also ought to ahve commented on Trotter which I really enjoyed when i finally found time to read it. I just wish i could write like you and so many of those on ehre - but my best writing is technical stuff (engineer by profession). Now to re-read A New reckoning and this story as I am sure I have forgottne half of what happened.... Author Reply: Many faithful readers never review until the story is ended! I am very glad you've been enjoying it, and feel very flattered to know that ANR and R2E are on your ebook! I'm also glad you enjoyed "Trotter"! Thank you very much! And I hope you enjoy "A New Reckoning" the second time around. | |
| Garnet Took | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 7/12/2009 |
| I'm sorry I haven't reviewed faithfully. i have read each chapter as you posted it and loved it all. This was an excellent long tale that covers so much ground both physically and narratively. Now I'm looking forward to what happens as they travel to Minas Tirith and what the prisoners' fates will be. You also give me hope that my long story may someday actually get finished.:) Author Reply: I'm very glad you've been enjoying the story! Not every faithful reader can review every chapter. I do hope you will enjoy the sequels as well. I'm sure it will! You may want to look into Ficfinishing! They will be closed until this round is finished but they will be open to new members again next month. | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 7/12/2009 |
| I always like reading Author's notes appreciate the insight they give into the writing process. You are whetting my appitite for the sequels even more. And thank you for your last reply to my review. i was very touched. Author Reply: I hope the sequels will live up to their hype! And really, I owe a lot to my readers and reviewers! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: Author's Notes on 7/12/2009 |
| Nice to see how you got through your problems, Dreamflower. It's been difficult, I know, to deal with all the distractions and disruptions--certainly I know how THAT works! I don't know if I would agree to get into a situation where I had to write or die, as it were. I sometimes have to force myself into that mood already. Anyway, thanks for finally getting it posted! And may the others flow more smoothly! Author Reply: We all get into those situations, I think. Writing is a delicate balance, and it calls for serious *think* time. When that time is filled with other things and other worries it is often hard to bring the mind to heel. *giggle* "Write or Die" is a little melodramatic, I suppose, but it's what the website's called. The first time I tried it, was just for laughs. I was surprised at how fun it was to work against the clock. I could not write an entire story or chapter that way, but it was useful to "prime the pump". And I certainly did not use the "kamikaze" mode! I used the "gentle and forgiving" mode. ; ) | |