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Healing the Blessed Isle  by shirebound 13 Review(s)
layneReviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/13/2016
Yay! A new story from you!! \o/

I wonder very much what plans they'll have for Gimli :)

Author Reply: Yay! I'm happy to be writing again. Thank you so much for reading. *beams*

MikoNoNyteReviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/12/2016
Well seems I've stumbled upon another of your wonderful stories, Shirebound!

I like how this reads so far. Thrust right into whatever is going on, there's little exposition and just plain hobbitiness to catch up with.

One sentence caught my eye however:

“What purpose to a Dwarf’s life, in his own mind, without stone to cleave, gems to cut, caverns to explore or excavate, a means to forge or craft whatever they might desire for themeselves or others?”

I swear, reading this, you either sat and watched the Lotr movies a million times or read all Tolkien's works regarding Gandalf. You captured his sound, his verbal communication and yes, wit!, with just a few words. Could almost hear McKellen speaking them! Not only that, the sheer spirit of that sentence, capturing the heart of what a Dwarf truly IS.

All I can say is WELL DONE!

Author Reply: Oh my, thank you! What lovely comments. And I certainly appreciate knowing that, after all these years, my feel for 'just plain hobbitiness' is still going strong. *happy*

PeriantariReviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/11/2016
Really like this story so far- enjoyed how the hobbits Gandalf and legolas are all concerned about gimli and how Gandalf wants hobbits to start to make gimli feel better
Your dialogue is on point and great beginning so far !

Author Reply: Thank you! I enjoy writing dialogue more than anything else.

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/10/2016
Ah, indeed a useful talent for a Wizard. Heh! Love the details of the meal.

Author Reply: Thank you. I know that the hobbits would want to share whatever they had with their friends.

lbiloverReviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/7/2016
A cliffhanger! I can't wait to find out what Gandalf's idea is. :-)

Frodo and Sam still alive and well when Gimli and Legolas arrive = perfect happiness!

"He hadn’t wanted to mind Gimli’s business, but friends watched out for one another, and did what they could." Kind of like LJ, right?

Author Reply: *grins* Exactly like LJ.

I think Gimli will greatly enjoy what's in store for him, and I hope you do too. :)

lovethosehobbitsReviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/6/2016
YAY!!! Love it

Author Reply: Wheeee! I'm glad. *bounces*

AntaneReviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/6/2016
I love this sweet beginning. I know all will be well and Gimli will be thrilled, along with us. :)

Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

Author Reply: Thank you, my friend. All will be well in a Shirebound story! :)

curiouswombatReviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/5/2016
Oh yes - a dwarf needs stone to work to feel that he IS a dwarf.

Author Reply: I think so, too. Just so he doesn't upset any Elvish residents along the way...

AndreaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/5/2016
“A bit of useful wizarding,” Gandalf said with a smile. “It often comes in handy.”

Indeed :-)

A great beginning and I hope there will be many more chapters. So, what is Gandalf's plan?

Author Reply: Thanks, Andrea. Gandalf is slowly revealing his plan to me, and I'll do my best to reveal it!

Grey WondererReviewed Chapter: 1 on 6/4/2016
I love how this begins with good food, good friends, and concern for one of the own. I can't wait to find out what the plan is. This is delightful!

Author Reply: Thank you! We're so fortunate to continue to be inspired by hobbits after all these years. They rock, and so do you.

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