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| Anemone by Armariel | 21 Review(s) |
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| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 4/28/2015 |
| This was a totally fascinating and most enjoyable read. It was wonderful to see Frodo happy for a change. I am truly sorry to see it end. Author Reply: Thanks so much Tari! But there is much more where that one came from. There's "Bear me Away" a sort of prequel, and "Light from the West" a companion-piece to both, and "West of the Sun, East of the Moon" the tale of Frodo and Sam's reunion in the west. And even a couple of sequels to those, although they do not involve Frodo so much. Nearly all my LotR fanfics are interconnected in some way or another. Thanks so much again for commenting Tari! Playing fairy godmother to Frodo was such a joy, I rather miss it sometimes. Armariel ~~~~~{~@ | |
| Tari | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/21/2015 |
| This is wonderful. You have a real gift for words. I can see whatever you are describing in my minds eye. I feel as if I'm right there with Frodo in that beautiful land beyond Middle-Earth. I do hope you are still writing. Author Reply: Thanks so much Tari! I'm glad I managed to bring the Blessed Realm to life for you. Tolkien barely described it at all, so I felt free to make it my own. This little romance was the first in a series I wrote about Frodo in the West. I hope you'll see fit to check out some of the others as well! Thanks once more for commenting. ~~~~~{~@ Armariel | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 10/3/2010 |
| I have *no* idea how I missed this lovely story before, and I'm grateful to Larner for showcasing it. You know how happy I am when Frodo finds healing and joy, and this is a magical, gentle, loving story. I'm glad I read it. Author Reply: I'm glad you read it too dearie! Thanks so much! It has been a joy playing fairy godmother to him...LOL Larner's version still takes my breath away! ~~~~~{~@ | |
| Samwisegirl12 | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 6/28/2006 |
| I enjoyed this one very much as well! It's really interesting to read those 3 different stories all on the same events, but focusing on different parts. Very good! ~ swg ~ Author Reply: Why thanks again! Pssst--you can see the stories on my website with illustrations at http://delroz.bravepages.com/elves/dreamflower.html (in case you didn't know that already!) This was the first one of the trilogy. Another strange and offbeat idea, but one that wouldn't leave me alone. So glad to please! hugs Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 10/16/2005 |
| As I promised, I went directly over here and started reading this story. And I found it fascinating! I remember the old tale of one of the Tooks, who went off and married a fairy. But I would never have thought that the same thing could happen to Frodo! At first I thought, she was really dangerous, but it turned out, that her lack of human feelings was due to her immortality. And that changed completely after she was married. I'm glad, that they both found happiness and good old Sam came just in time to see it all. He's still struggling with the "Mr.", isn't he ;-) One last question: How do you know, that I come from Germany? Must be my English ;-) Anyway: Vielen Dank für diese schöne Geschichte! Author Reply: hi Andrea! Sooo glad you liked it!! I got the idea well over a year ago...and I kind of shoved it onto the back burner and forgot about it for a while, maybe didn't think I could really make it work. Then I found the plot-bunny about the dolphins, and then I thought, well...I suppose they probably don't have fairies in the Blessed Realm, but what if she came from the sea and was a sort of mermaid or water-sprite? And then I remembered about the Took ancestor taking a fairy-wife...and so the story started taking shape. Wasn't even sure when I started writing it whether it was going to end up being tragic or happily-ever-after...and of course I decided on the latter course! I'm sure Anemone would have ended up being dangerous if she had not acquired a soul, however, at least to Frodo, and without actually meaning to be. I thought of the faery-folk as having the sort of simplistic emotions as animals have, but with superhuman powers, and that could end up being truly dangerous to humans. I suppose maybe she's a sexier version of the Little Mermaid and Frodo is a smarter version of the Prince LOL Yes, old habits die very hard, especially when you're old yourself! lol Your English is fine (better than my German;))--it was the gmx.net in your email address that gave you away! I have some German friends who have that provider also. My best friend in the whole world is Germany (she's with t-online, however) and I got to visit her 4 years ago in Waldheim, near Dresden. It's a piece of paradise! Thanks sooo much for reading and for your lovely reviews! Umarmungen, Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Farawyn | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 8/15/2005 |
| Oh my, did you? I didn't notice. Fairwind does kind of rhyme with Farawyn, doesn't it? Thanks so much! I'm honored! | |
| Farawyn | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 8/14/2005 |
| That was amazing! You had my mouth hanging open on the last chapter -- with joy for Frodo and Sam and amazment again at the fairy-dance! I don't know what to say! That was just gorgeous. Author Reply: Thank you, thank you! Couldn't very well end it without a genuine fairy ballet, now could I? Hey, did you notice I named one of Anemone's daughters after you...sort of? lol Sooo glad you enjoyed the story...now I can get started on your birthday piece........*gggg* xoxx Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/13/2005 |
| Beautiful. Author Reply: Thank you! I felt his joy, I truly did...at least a strong taste of it:):):) xoxox Armariel~~~{~@ | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 8/13/2005 |
| Apparently accepting mortality is a bit more painful on those of faery than for Elves. Oh, dearie me! Author Reply: Oh yes...I would say birth is painful whether it's a body getting born or a soul. But sometimes there are compensations...and then the birth pains may be forgotten! I think I was vaguely recalling the Little Mermaid acquiring a pair of legs (book version, not film *g*) and what pain it caused her fish tail to rend in two...ouch! ~~~{~@ | |
| Farawyn | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/13/2005 |
| This is lovely! Is there more, or are you finished now? *pout* I hope you're not!! "the fine art of discretion" indeed! I don't think Frodo should (or could, for that matter) change her one bit! I'm totally loving this little story. And Anemone is the perfect name for her, it blends with her personality perfectly. My friends and I like to choose what flower the others would be if they were one, and Anemone is the perfect flower (and name!) for your little fairy -- or should I say Frodo's fairy-turned-mortal. Farawyn Author Reply: Oh noooooo precious, there will be more, there will be more! Couldn't let it end without our heroine getting a few lessons in what it's like to be mortal, could we? Yes, good thing she's living in the Blessed Realm and not in "polite society"...just imagine how she'd go over THERE! lol Anemone means "wind-maiden" actually, so it's got to be just right for a faery-girl, even one from the sea. So glad you're enjoying this! xoxxx Armariel, who is a Rose because that's her name *g* Author Reply: P.S. did you miss Ch. 5? Noticed you hadn't commented on it. ~~~{~@ | |