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In the Midwinter  by Mirkwoodmaiden 2 Review(s)
sueReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/23/2019
So,so beautiful. I am a recent widow and so your story touched my heart. I stayed awake through Yule to welcome back the sun. I pray that one Yule I, too, will be welcomed to that place between the worlds and so meet my beloved again for a time. Thank you. A most wonderful Yule gift.

Author Reply: Sue!

First, Thank you for the review. It is so very appreciated.

Secondly, I am so happy to hear that my story touched you. I feel honoured that it touched you so much. I try hard for emotional truths in my stories and you have shown me that I did achieve that with this one! Thank you. I so hope that you are granted that place between the worlds to see your beloved again.

Namarie

MM

shireboundReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/20/2019
Nienna has taken mercy and wishes to give you hope for your life’s journey.”

How wonderful! This is a beautiful holiday story. It's lovely to imagine that this once-in-a-lifetime love can bring Gilraen enough joy and peace to endure the long years of loneliness ahead.

Author Reply: Shirebound!

Thank you so much for reviewing! I want to write Solstice stories for the various portions of ME time permitting. This is the first. Hopefully not the last. Gilraen's story just moves me. She sacrifices everything for her son and the hope for her people. "I gave hope to the world and kept none for myself." Kinda says it all about her life. I like to try and give her a little happiness. :-)

MM

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