Reviews of Not to Beg Any Boon

Daffy Maiden · 27 September 2005 · Chapter 7: The Downs: in which Boromir Discovers that Quill was Correct

Back again. ^_^ Interesting world you've created, in which only women with the blackest hearts, or no hearts, get to be with him! We really must do something about that. ;)

Author's reply

Back again, myself. :) I know, I know. Partly it's story related - this whole thing started as a "hero's journey" tale, and you *have* to have a wicked, Jungian woman in those. Partly, of course, because I don't want Boromir to find happiness with anyone but Aragorn, in my heart of hearts. Poor Boromir.

Daffy Maiden · 23 August 2005 · Chapter 6: Up the Loudwater: in which Boromir Gives Morby a Gift

Oh, and I have to leave now! The suspense!! :D Boromir and a marsh-wiggle; what a combination. And Morby totally deserves a fine sword!

Author's reply

Boromir and Puddleglum - my two heartthrobs... who could resist. ;) Now if I could figure out how to get Mr. Darcy and Sharpe in there. Now *that* would be a crossover.

Daffy Maiden · 23 August 2005 · Chapter 5: In the Marshes: in which Boromir is Befriended by an Unlikely Creature

Yes, Puddleglum is a huge part of why I love "The Silver Chair." My own favorite Narnian would be Eustace, who could have coauthored Harry Stein's book, "How I Accidentally Joined the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy (And Found Inner Peace)" ^_^

Author's reply

:) Yes, I always loved Eustace - gives us all hope for redemption! But Puddleglum was always my favorite. If they do continue with the series of Narnia movies, it will be interesting to see who plays the wiggle.

Daffy Maiden · 16 August 2005 · Chapter 4: A Change of Plan: in which Boromir Sets Off Again

"Many wigwams like that in which they [Eustace and Jill] had passed the night could be seen dotted about, but all at a good distance from one another; for Marsh-wiggles are people who like privacy." ^_^ I do apologize for my long absence. Life, you know. XD Who else are they going to meet? I can't wait to find out! Personally I don't think you're being AU. Canon says no one else took the whole entire journey with him, but to think he met absolutely nobody on the way? Mmm, I loves baked appleses in any form! : )

Author's reply

Life, you know. Boy, do I know. ;) It's eating me for lunch right about now. I appreciate your comments about canon - that's kind of my attitude, but some people are so serious about it, it's sort of a defense mechanism. And I do so love the idea of marshwiggles in ME. There are other meetings in the offing, but no other Narnia crossovers. :waves:

Daffy Maiden · 23 July 2005 · Chapter 3: Back to the River: in which Boromir Goes Fishing

If I were bruised and beaten, I'd want to stay with them too. :) I don't remember the three dogs or the weasel!

Author's reply

The three dogs and the weasel was just a tease. Maybe I'll write it someday. :)

Daffy Maiden · 23 July 2005 · Chapter 2: Fording Greyflood: in which Boromir Loses His Horse

Reread this one too. :) I'm almost as sad as he is about the horse... I was unspeakably grateful to JRRT for bringing Bill back!

Author's reply

I know, I love Bill. Don't know if you've seen this one, but it tells what happened to the horse Wedding Gift

Daffy Maiden · 20 July 2005 · Chapter 2: Fording Greyflood: in which Boromir Loses His Horse

I love it! They'll take care of him. :) I have a feeling this is only the beginning of the "strangeness!"

Author's reply

I have a feeling this is only the beginning of the "strangeness!" Oh, yeah. That's the beauty of fic - you can be as weird as you want. :)

Daffy Maiden · 20 July 2005 · Chapter 1: Sticks and Stones: in which Boromir Passes an Uncomfortable Night

Really?? I can't imagine not enjoying the process of reading, just wanting to be DONE! XD What do they do? There'll never be an End of All Books! Right now I'm reading this chapter again since I forgot how it went... it WAS four whole days ago! XD

Author's reply

I'm the same way - the longer, the better, as far as I'm concerned (as long as it's a good story).

Daffy Maiden · 17 July 2005 · Chapter 1: Sticks and Stones: in which Boromir Passes an Uncomfortable Night

Yay, twelve whole chapters! :)

Author's reply

*BG* I'm afraid that the more common reaction is "omg, *12*?! #%^# chapters....?" ;)

Lothloriel · 30 December 2004 · Chapter 11: Roads and Partings: in which Boromir Takes Counsel and Begins Another Journey

I very much enjoyed your story Not to Beg Any Boon. I especially enjoyed Quill, who is a tribute to Lewis' Marshwiggles. I would love to see more of your work. Bravo.

Author's reply

Thanks very much. I'm glad you liked Quill -- I couldn't resist having Boromir encounter a cousin of my favorite Lewis character. Most of my stuff is here at Arda. Here's a link to one called All Hallows Eve that isn't archived here, because it involves real people as characters. If you don't object to that, and if you like Lewis, you might enjoy it: Part 1 Part 2 Author Reply: Oops... last link didn't work. Part 2 hope that does...

Lackwit · 30 December 2004 · Chapter 11: Roads and Partings: in which Boromir Takes Counsel and Begins Another Journey

An enjoyable tale. i particularly liked your two OCs- they were quite charming.

Author's reply

Thanks you - especially for being kind to my OCs. :)

Avon · 30 December 2004 · Chapter 11: Roads and Partings: in which Boromir Takes Counsel and Begins Another Journey

I'm sad to see this story finish because I love it so much, but can see that here you do need to hand it back to Tolkien. It's a lovely little AU tucked neatly into existing timelines and facts. You did a fabulous job of bringing all your characters to life.

Author's reply

Well, I didn't exactly finish it in time for that challenge, did I? ;) Thank you so much for your encouragement for this story from the beginning. It was fun to do, and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Avon · 30 December 2004 · Chapter 10: Imladris: in which Boromir Encounters the Elves

Lovely as always. That little bit about Boromir remembering back when there was music and laughter in his home was so sad.

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