Agape4Gondor

Just fell madly in love with Tolkien after seeing the Bakshi movie. Immediately bought the book and read it to the kids. Kept an eye out for the sequel... it never came. Read the Sil - then the movies came out and I began writing a little poetry... and then the Letters just flowed from my grief at a RW experience... and I was hooked on writing. And reading any and all LOTR fanfic that I can find. Still not sated after all these years! Now writing for the RW - one novel done and almost ready to send to publishers. Second novel coming along quite nicely. My Blog: http://nothingbutwriting.blogspot.com/

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• My Sword Sings - Book One - 'My Sword' Series

  Denethor dies. We all know that. But what would have happened if he had died earlier? Occurs in the year 2989 of the Third Age of Men. My deepest thanks to EdorasLass - most wondrous beta reader! Honorable Mention - 2007 MEFA Award Category: Races: Men: Gondor.

  G · 37 chapters · Complete · Published 3 April 2006 · Updated 4 May 2014 · Reviews (75)

• Agape's Attempts

  Whispered attempts at drabbles, tribbles, quadrables, etc. in - all kinds of characters from LOTR have captured my fancy. I've decided to put them here for your *crosses fingers in hope* pleasure! My blessings to you. Ch. 77 - a birthday gift for Linaewen.

  G · 77 chapters · In progress · Published 3 July 2007 · Updated 15 June 2013 · Reviews (352)

• Whisssspers

  A voice whispers, striking a chord. The world changes.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 June 2012 · Updated 18 June 2012 · Reviews (5)

• Letters to Denethor

  This was inspired by Larner's exquisite work, In Empty Lands. It will be probably only three or four letters from disparate Middle-earth folk. Hope you enjoy! (Not 100% sure who all is going to write these letters, so the character listing will grow.)

  G · 1 chapter · In progress · Published 23 March 2011 · Updated 23 March 2011 · Reviews (4)

• Elros' Gift

  A double drabble that has been haunting me. For now, it is complete. But one never knows. The Muse is known to be unsettling in her ways. Disclaimer: I do not usually write Elves. I hope this does not disappoint.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 July 2010 · Updated 16 July 2010 · Reviews (5)

• Ever Faithful

  A fishing trip, gone horribly wrong, turns into another opportunity for the brothers' love and interdependence to grow.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 July 2010 · Updated 2 July 2010 · Reviews (6)

• Ten Thousand Years Will Not Suffice

  Denethor - How he became the 26th Ruling Steward of Gondor and through to his untimely death (NOT movie based). Timeline/Characters/Events/Battles chapters added for all years. Honorable Mention - 2007 MEFA Award Category: Genres: Drama: Incomplete. NOW COMPLETE (30 July 2010)

  G · 71 chapters · Complete · Published 8 March 2006 · Updated 30 June 2010 · Reviews (191)

• Sweet Gift

  Frodo wakes to the sight of a kind face... little does he know he will be smitten, and hard. (Not sure where this is going. I usually do not write Frodo, but a dear friend asked for it.)

  R · 2 chapters · In progress · Published 11 September 2009 · Updated 15 September 2009 · Reviews (5)

• The Fourth of July

  An anniversary is almost forgotten and Faramir is overwhelmed.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 August 2009 · Updated 3 August 2009 · Reviews (7)

• A Malady In Meduseld

  Why did it take Boromir so long to reach the Elven stronghold of Imladris? Perhaps there were other things working against the Man of Gondor. Two weeks in July 3018 in Edoras. (Begun with a note from Boromir to Denethor in another tale; the Muse decided it must be told.) COMPLETE

  G · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 26 January 2009 · Updated 2 March 2009 · Reviews (22)

• My Sword Trembles - Book Three - 'My Sword' Series

  Complete at last!!! Chapter Forty-Nine and the Epilogue added. Watch for the sequel, My Sword Reigns, in the coming months! Parts one (My Sword Sings) and two (My Sword Weeps) of this AU are archived here at Stories of Arda. An AU tale of life for Faramir and his aunt and Regent, Indis. Continuation of the "My Sword" saga. It is really not necessary to read the other two books first, but it's a good read (IMHO) and not difficult.

  G · 50 chapters · Complete · Published 25 November 2007 · Updated 15 February 2009 · Reviews (166)

• Markings In The Snow

  Pippin sees something that makes him giggle, makes Boromir irritated, and makes Gandalf and Legolas blanch. For the Tolkien Tango Challenge # 53 (Nothing) at the Leaf and Stone Yahoo Group.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 February 2009 · Updated 7 February 2009 · Reviews (10)

• The Tower At Dol Amroth

  Young Faramir is visiting his grandfather when he meets someone unexpected. A little tale for the dark and dismal days of October.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 September 2008 · Updated 3 October 2008 · Reviews (8)

• A Mother's Lament

  Pippin has been gone over a year while rumors fly about the Shire that he is dead or lost in the Old Forest. What is a mother to think? (My first ever 9 approval rating from HASA Reviews!)

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 September 2008 · Updated 28 September 2008 · Reviews (8)

• I Will Take It

  Betrayed, an Elf decides to take it himself. The Muse called and asked for this and after I wrote it, I realized that there had been a challenge at HASA for 'non-Frodo taking the Ring' tales. I guess this fits. Chapter two came out of nowhere...

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 28 July 2008 · Updated 20 September 2008 · Reviews (16)

• A Report from the VBC Valinor

  Breaking news out of Minas Tirith. (I am so sorry - I do not know where this came from!) This was supposed to be a ONE SHOT - but Linaewen asked for a birthday drabble and I'm late and sooo.... Here's another breaking news!

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 6 July 2008 · Updated 8 July 2008 · Reviews (19)

• A Cat in King Elessar's Court

  A royal descendant of Beruthiel's cats spends time with us, reminiscing about life in Minas Tirith once a certain Hobbit arrives. All comments are appreciated and mused over. The Cat, as a special treat, will oft answer himself. The scribe should not be held accountable for anything the Cat says! COMPLETE COMPLETE COMPLETE Hooray and thank you to all who love the Cat! 2008 MEFA's - First Place in Races: Cross-Cultural: Friendship

  G · 41 chapters · Complete · Published 15 January 2008 · Updated 4 July 2008 · Reviews (386)

• Agape's Airs & Arias - NOT!

  Some songs and poetry with a truckload of different characters who just tickled me the 'right' way! I have no training in poetry; but sometimes the Muse is wicked. I hope you enjoy!

  G · 17 chapters · In progress · Published 4 July 2007 · Updated 13 May 2008 · Reviews (50)

• Duplicity

  Boromir meets Mithrandir in Rivendell and immediately regrets his decision to leave Minas Tirith.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 May 2008 · Updated 12 May 2008 · Reviews (3)

• I Will Comfort Thee

  Faramir asks, and Aragorn agrees to take him somewhere special. Honorable Mention - 2007 MEFA Award Category: Genres: Drama: The Fellowship.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 June 2007 · Updated 17 June 2007 · Reviews (10)

• My Sword Weeps - Book Two - 'My Sword' Series

  Gondor and its Steward are rocked by the death of Denethor and others. A journey is started from two ends of Middle-earth to try to help Faramir. Takes place in the year TA 2989. AU. There WILL be a sequel. Look for 'My Sword Reigns' in the near future! And many, many thanks for your support and comments! 2008 MEFA's - First Place in Genres: Drama: Featuring Boromir or Faramir.

  G · 50 chapters · Complete · Published 1 November 2006 · Updated 21 May 2007 · Reviews (142)

• Resurrection

  Even a Maia can die. Cameo appearance by Gwaihir - he's not in the list of characters. Very small cameos by Celeborn and Galadriel.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 April 2007 · Updated 8 April 2007 · Reviews (4)

• Steward and Thain

  A short little tale about a friendship between two heirs. Honorable Mention - 2007 MEFA Award Category: Races: Cross-Cultural: The Fellowship.

  G · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 20 March 2007 · Updated 2 April 2007 · Reviews (47)

• Torment

  Helping a beloved brother learn his own worth.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 March 2007 · Updated 6 March 2007 · Reviews (5)

• The Pit

  Aragorn tries to assuage Boromir's grief.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 March 2007 · Updated 1 March 2007 · Reviews (5)

• Growed

  A quadrabble written in memory of Boromir on this very important day of 26 February.... some say he died this day? Honorable Mention - 2007 MEFA Award Category: Races: Men: Other Fixed-Length Ficlet.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 February 2007 · Updated 25 February 2007 · Reviews (10)

• Between Friends

  A little something from Gollum for Valentine's Day... Honorable Mention - 2007 MEFA Award Category: Genres: Poetry.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 February 2007 · Updated 14 February 2007 · Reviews (7)

• A Lesson Learned

  Night falls upon the Fellowship after they leave the Golden Wood and Boromir is taught a lesson by two rapscallions.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 February 2007 · Updated 11 February 2007 · Reviews (11)

• Oliphants and String

  A little birthday tribble for a friend. About going away... Honorable Mention - 2007 MEFA Award Category: Genres: Drama: Other Fixed-Length Ficlet.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 July 2006 · Updated 13 July 2006 · Reviews (4)

• A Quadrabble for Sam

  Some words can crush. Honorable Mention - 2007 MEFA Award Category: Genres: Drama: Other Fixed-Length Ficlet.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 June 2006 · Updated 7 June 2006 · Reviews (6)

• Blood-feud

  In which Legolas comes to terms with the past. Not sure where this is going nor how long it will be.

  G · 6 chapters · In progress · Published 20 May 2006 · Updated 6 June 2006 · Reviews (9)

• Summoned

  Cormallen - a quadrabble of Faramir answering his king's call. Second Place - 2006 MEFA Award Category: Races: Men: Steward's Sons Fixed-Length Ficlets.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 April 2006 · Updated 30 April 2006 · Reviews (3)

• The Portrait - A Double Drabble

  Yule celebrations were difficult for the Steward and his two sons. What was Boromir's gift - the choice is yours!

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 March 2006 · Updated 9 March 2006 · Reviews (3)

• Sarn Gebir - A Quadruple Drabble

  A short vignette. Boromir's quotes taken directly from FOTR: Chapter 9: The Great River. Honorable Mention - 2007 MEFA Award Category: Genres: Adventure: Fixed-Length Ficlet.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 March 2006 · Updated 8 March 2006 · Reviews (2)

• A Yuletide Thing

  A chapter each for the 24 days of Yuletide. Various characters interspersed throughout.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 March 2006 · Updated 8 March 2006 · Reviews (2)

• Letters From Faramir

  Grief knows no boundaries, nor age, nor time. Letters from Faramir to Boromir - in hopes that he is still alive and will return. Angst. 2005 Semi-Finalist - Mithril Awards in the 'Concerning Men' category and in the 'Drama' category. 2008 MEFA's - Third Place in Genres: Drama: Featuring Boromir or Faramir.

  G · 15 chapters · Complete · Published 8 March 2006 · Updated 8 March 2006 · Reviews (25)