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| The Thrum of Tookish Bowstrings, Part 1 by Lindelea | 85 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/22/2020 |
| A good and proper question to ponder as he rests. Ferdi at least has walls about him, and hopefully fur to comfort him somewhat. But it would be perilous to try to extricate him in the dark. Author Reply: Yes, the walls and the depth of the pit would protect him from all the other dogs in the pack, but getting out would be a problem, especially (as you noted) in the dark. Thanks! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 3/22/2020 |
| At least Ferdi didn't go down without what might prove an adequate cushion. I hope he lands on the wolfish dog. And perhaps the others will now scatter in their confuaion! Author Reply: LOL! Large, long-furred dogs who weigh significantly more than a grown hobbit certainly make a good cushion! (Speaking from experience) Glad to hear from you, and looking forward to reading your next posting. | |
| Mirkwoodmaiden | Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 3/20/2020 |
| Poor Farry! This "adventure" is really not turning out at all like he had wanted it too. But this might prove to be the making of Farry as I hope he can successfully navigate his way around! Hope you are keeping well! MM Author Reply: Quite often adventures turn out much different than we imagine them beforehand. (I should imagine Pippin experienced this feeling on the Quest, considering how young he was at the time. Now that's an interesting thought to contemplate.) You have something there: Our experiences do help to shape us. I have shown Faramir as a competent Thain in later stories, and this story is giving glimpses into how he became that way (and into some of the input from his mentors. Mentors have been so important in my life). So far, so good. Thanks for taking the time to leave an encouraging word! | |
| Hai Took | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 3/18/2020 |
| Oh no! What a cliffhanger! I'm glad Farry at least shot to the wolf-dog hopefully that means Ferdi will be okay in the pit! Yikes! Poor Farry and Ferdi what a trip this has turned out to be. Looking forward to Friday! Author Reply: Cliffhangers can be so challenging, but they certainly add energy and motivation that drives towards a solution. I’m happy to say that this story is written far enough ahead not to leave anyone hanging. Eventually, anyhow. Thanks so much for coming along on this journey and stopping to leave a good word. | |
| Mirkwoodmaiden | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 3/18/2020 |
| Lindelea! I was reading the other reviews. It is true everyone having to stay put maybe others will start writing again. Escapism is very important. The Professor believed in this greatly. It is why I came back to Stories of Arda to escape. And write and live in a world that I truly enjoy. A return to a vibrant writing community would be most joyful. Like you I have also been "away" from fanfic and I have seen some names that I remember, so wonderful. I have written many an angsty story and still love to read them, but right now my muse just wants to write about people being happy. These are strange times we are living in. I too, have been told to stay home and self isolate. I think that right now online communities are so important so that people do not feel quite so isolated. So happy that you are writing again! We just have to take care of each other, even if that mean online and keeping each others spirits up. Glad you are hibernating! MM Author Reply: Escapism is important. I didn't know the Professor's thoughts on the matter, though I do recall reading an essay about fantasy that he wrote, I think. It's too long ago. I should seek it out again. I am so grateful for SoA. I know about muses... for several years, I couldn't write anything at all, and the only way I wanted to imagine Ferdi was sitting contentedly on a blanket on a hillside with his Nell, watching the stars, or sitting comfortably in a parlour before a cheerful fire, sipping brandy or tea and either telling a story to their children, or (after the children were in bed) cuddling together, her head on his shoulder, or his head in her lap, or some such. My near-and-dear doesn't even want me to go grocery shopping, we're that serious about this thing. So yes, all community has moved online for the time being. So glad your muse is talking to you! I look forward to reading more of your postings! | |
| Mirkwoodmaiden | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 3/18/2020 |
| Lindelea! Once again "eeeek!" Poor Farry, he is impetuous and headstrong. Well, he is his father's son. But he is also caring and intelligent, again much like his father. Though he hadn't pulled a bow well of late, I knew when it mattered his bow skills would reappear. I wonder if he felt this was a shot well done. Like you said when he was five though his arrows flew true, "It wasn't real" Friday! Friday! I have to wait till then to find out what happens?! Oh. Okay. *she breathes a calming breath* :-)) MM Author Reply: Ah, yes. I wonder if all great leaders tend to be headstrong and impetuous in their youth? What scope for the imagination such a thought allows! This Friday may continue a bit traumatic, but I've just finished finalizing next Friday's installment, and it has been quite a lot of fun, so you have something to look forward to. As the healers were always telling Pippin before his miraculous healing, Steady breaths... in... out... Thanks for the good word. | |
| Anne | Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 3/17/2020 |
| Friday is a long way away!!! Author Reply: I used to say pretty much the same thing to Fiondil. Thanks so much for coming along on the roller coaster and pausing to leave a good word! Author Reply: (p.s. you made my day!) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 3/16/2020 |
| Oh! Not the complication they need at the moment. I find myself hoping it is a hunt indeed, however. They could use the help pulling Ferdi to safety. Author Reply: You're right about that - it would be handy to have a hunting party in the area to help pull Ferdi to safety! I'm surprised they didn't think of that. (Well, not surprised, actually, because I didn't think of that.) Workable story flow is based on complications, I fear. Although these days, I'm returning to my Thrush Green books for comfort. Yes, they have their hiccups in the characters' lives, but it's all so gently done, so lovingly written, that it ends up being comfort-reading to go through the ups and downs of everyday life with these relatable characters. I'm not quite in the same class as "Miss Read", though. The Muse has a taste for action/adventure/angst. Sometimes, though, she can be tempted to jot down some drawing-room comedy, for which I'm always grateful. Hope you're doing well. We are hunkered down here. I have convinced my family to join me in hermitage life for the duration to safeguard my lungs from them getting sick and bringing it home to me. Being a hermit is not so bad, really. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 3/16/2020 |
| Aha! Reliving past journeys is becoming more realistic, it would appear. And certainly Sam's advice about rope is at least as beneficial as Bilbo's regarding having sufficient handkerchiefs! Heh! Author Reply: We just spent the last couple months revisiting places in a celebration of our time together and our time here (hard to believe it's been so long), so "reliving" has definitely been on my mind. Thankfully, no pitfalls intervened in our case. (And I *love* revisiting Sam's advice about rope!) Thanks! Hope this finds you well. | |
| Mirkwoodmaiden | Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 3/15/2020 |
| Lindelea!! Leaving both me and Ferdi hanging like that!! Until Tuesday! :-) All I can say is "eeeek!" Poor Ferdi! I really hope he gets free because I don't think Farry will ever forgive himself if he has to let go of that rope! If even if he will let go! So once again I say "eeeek!" MM Author Reply: I used to get the same feeling, reading Fiondil's regularly scheduled updates. I decided to start scheduling mine because I "went away" for so many years, leaving so many WIPs just hanging, sort of to let people know that an update is already written and uploaded and ready to go, and the writing/editing/beta reading is continuing. It's nice to have something to look forward to. Wouldn't it be nice if one outcome of this awful virus would be more people returning to fanfic and posting chapters to their unfinished stories? I've also heard in recent days, since I started posting again, from some longtime readers who mentioned they had also been away from fanfic for some years, and it felt rather like a joyful reunion of sorts. I am not one to fixate on the "good old days" (What a lively writing community, full of lovely people, both authors and readers, it was! For all I know, it may still be, somewhere, but I have been out of the loop), but I do savor every blessing that comes along in the present moment. All I can say in reassurance is that my beta reader for this section has approved the material. LOL! | |