MJ

Greetings! I've been a fan of LotR since I first read it 50-some years ago, became a "Tolkien scholar" about ten years after that, started setting his poems to music at about the same time, and only began venturing into writing Tolkien-based fanfic during a fit of boredom while at work in the early 1990s. I'm a writer/editor/artist/musician/composer/costume designer living in semi-rural Wisconsin, with interests in so many things, I've often been asked if there's something I DON'T do. Dance. I'm a total klutz. I'm currently experiencing a severe bout of writer's block, which has stalled the LotR fanfic I've been posting on my own website. But I'm very happy to see other's work in the genre still thriving here. (Oh, and my favorite character is Gandalf. As anyone who reads my fanfic can tell, LOL.)

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• No Greater Love, Part Two: Repercussions

  The day after Olórin's final Reckoning, the other residents of Valinor react to what was revealed, and unexpected reactions are uncovered. Directly follows events of Part One. In progress. Finally continued!

  PG-13 · 23 chapters · In progress · Published 18 September 2013 · Updated 1 December 2016 · Reviews (108)

• No Greater Love Part One: The Reckoning

  Five years after his return to Valinor, Olórin faces the final Reckoning of his mission as one of the Istari, and at long last remembers things he did not know he had forgotten. If this story seems a bit more floridly descriptive in places than my usual writing, blame it on Katherine Kurtz. Katherine was a good friend and mentor to me during some of the most formative years of my growth as a writer; I consider this to be an act of praise and recognition of her wonderful books.

  PG-13 · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 17 September 2013 · Updated 17 September 2013 · Reviews (14)

• Twice Blessed

  Shortly after events in I Entulessë, Olórin becomes involved in the plight of two young Elves while searching for answers to another problem, only to find new trouble in the form of a spectre from his past. Novel, about three-quarters complete that I'm trying desperately to unblock.

  PG · 16 chapters · In progress · Published 8 December 2010 · Updated 15 January 2011 · Reviews (48)

• Ship of Dreams

  The day before the Ringbearers depart from the Grey Havens, Círdan the Shipwright reflects upon matters of duty, waiting, and the fulfillment of dreams. (By now, you can also assume that Gandalf will be in it. :))

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 28 September 2010 · Updated 2 October 2010 · Reviews (4)

• Prelude to a Midsummer's Eve

  Vignette. On Midsummer's Eve 1421, Rose Gamgee finds an unexpected guest in her kitchen.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 September 2010 · Updated 28 September 2010 · Reviews (7)

• I Entulessë (The Return)

  After setting out from the Grey Havens, the White Ship carrying the Ringbearers arrives in Valinor, where some things are found, others lost, and unexpected danger threatens... Novel, Third place winner 2010 MEFA, Longer Works, General.

  PG · 20 chapters · Complete · Published 19 September 2010 · Updated 27 September 2010 · Reviews (65)

• The Awakening

  Frodo awakens after the destruction of the Ring. Written as an exercise to see if I could imitate Tolkien's style. Second place winner 2010 MEFA, Short Story, Times: Ring War: General.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 September 2010 · Updated 19 September 2010 · Reviews (6)