Larner
· 1 August 2005
· Chapter 9: Great Trials, Great Smials
So gentle the grief that comes with the finding again. I am truly loving this story.
Author's reply
The character of Ruby is based on and a tribute to my dear friend Ruby, who died back in '02. It was her loss that caused me to look for something to take my mind off my grief. I found my comfort at the old billyboyd.net forum. There I met some of my dearest friends on the net and in real life. Until then I had never heard of fan fiction! Billy didn't give up on his dream to act, and that awakened my old desire to write. Billy became my Scottish muse. I can never thank him enough for that.
I'm so glad you like my story, and I mean that with all my heart.
Larner
· 1 August 2005
· Chapter 8: Brandy Hall
Oh, love the drinking song.
Author's reply
Evendim wrote it for me! She's such a dear and she really knows her Numenoreans and Stewards! She's really up on these histories and has done huge amounts of research. I owe a lot to her.
Larner
· 1 August 2005
· Chapter 7: Of Beehives and Battle Scars
Glad to see Lindelea is contributing to the story. It's quite a good one, I think. And to see the shell shock in Boromir as well as the feeling of split identities from his various "rebirths" is also pretty realistic.
Author's reply
Lindelea is an awesome beta reader and a very gifted writer. I can't possibly praise her enough. I thought Boromir must surely have inner scars, having studied closely his history and taking note of his very round character. I'm very happy you're pleased with my story, it means so much to me that people are enjoying it and taking the time to review. Bless you!
Larner
· 31 July 2005
· Chapter 6: Aimlessly Wandering, Wondering to Myself
Wish I had more time to read and review today. It was wonderful to see a version of Saint Francis's prayer that he followed. And the tale of the lost love and child is gentle and sad. Glad he named the child Faramir. Will read more tomorrow when I have more time.
Author's reply
One of the wonderful things about writing this story is the massive amount of research I've done in regards to the spiritual. Later you'll find I did my homework on the laws governing the people of Gondor as well. (Does this make me a Middle-earth lawyer? LOL)
Larner
· 31 July 2005
· Chapter 5: When I Was a Wild Child
A gentle rebirth among a people not long divorced from nature and the Father. The blessing is one we may all appreciate.
Author's reply
That was inspired by my Cherokee ancestors. I'm mostly Scottish and Irish with a dash of Dutch and French, but I do have Cherokee blood as well and love their stories. The Blessing is a slightly altered prayer I try to pray every day. Glad you liked it!
Larner
· 30 July 2005
· Chapter 4: As I Lay Dying
A wonderful explanation of how he was saved, of the near-death experience of being sent back, the rebirth feeling. Wonderful story so far.
Author's reply
I wanted to reply to this review in particular because you grasped what I did with his wounds. It stands to reason he would have suffered a pneaumo-thoraxic trauma, and there is only one way to treat that: a chest tube. Also, he needed to suffer a wound that would not heal completely in the grand tradition of epic heroes. Thanks again for reading/reviewing.
Larner
· 30 July 2005
· Chapter 1: Of Honey and Battlefield Dressings
Somehow I missed this in the first reading, and now things make a bit more sense. I love the premise, I certainly do!
Author's reply
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your wonderful reviews! I can't tell you how much they mean to me! I hope you continue to read and review, this story has quite an arc and a lot of developement. I hope you like reading it as much as I love writing it.
many much thanks,
Pipkin
Dreamflower
· 30 July 2005
· Chapter 4: As I Lay Dying
Oh yes, just as lovely as I remember! I think my favorite part was the reunion between the three, and how they rolled about laughing and hugging like children! *sigh* You created such a sweet and peaceful universe, and joyful, as well...
Author's reply
Thank you so much! These three surely loved each other, going by both main text and subtext. I think that somewhere in Boromir's heart he saw them as the children of his heart, and "his" hobbits knew that and returned his love in kind. Thank you so much for reviewing, it means so much to me!
Dreamflower
· 30 July 2005
· Chapter 1: Of Honey and Battlefield Dressings
Oh how lovely that you have put this *here* where I can review it! I do so love this story, and will be glad to read it once more!
Author's reply
*hugs you*
Coming from you, the compliments are even more wonderful. With Lindelea's help I'm producing a much better tale, and I hope you like it.
many much hugs,
Pipkin
Larner
· 30 July 2005
· Chapter 3: You Have Some Explaining to Do
Yes, the greeting was most appropriate, and must have flabbergasted Theo and Faro. Lovely greeting. Still waiting to see how Boromir became a bee charmer!
Larner
· 30 July 2005
· Chapter 2: In a Cabin in the Old Forest
Boromir? Is that you? Oh, AU indeed if it is, but well worth it!
finafyr
· 30 July 2005
· Chapter 3: You Have Some Explaining to Do
first off the chapters do not seem to be in order when you click them.. but that I am sure can be easily fixed...
I like this.. I like the fact that Boromir could still be alive.. I find that some of the best stories are enough Tolkien to be believable.. and enough AU to be pleasurable.. and you seem to be doing it.. you have the hobbits just so.. just as if Tolkien were writing them.. and having Boromir is interesting and fun.. having only read up to chapter 3 I would say you have a wonderful start.. and I wonder if there was not some kind of Vala intervention.. but at any rate you have my interest.. keep up the good work.. you are doing great..though I have only one thing that was bothersome.. and it was the names of some of the characters.. the names were not as hobbity as I would expect......(smile) but that is a writers preference..
Author's reply
I'm just learning the ropes here at SoA and didn't know I could reply to reviews, so please forgive my tardiness in that regard.
Thank you so much for your kindness! The story came to me as who;e cloth, and I believe strongly in what the message of the story conveys.
"I wonder if there was not some kind of Vala intervention.."
Always!
Theomac and Faramir aren't very hobbit-y names, but then their fathers were not your average hobbit. The name "Galapas" is a nod to Arthurian legend a la MAry Stewart. Galapas was a wise man who tutored Merlin. In my story Galapas is the mouthpeice for the conscience and Boromir's spiritual counsilor.
Again, I thank you for your review and hope you enjoy the story.
warmest regards,
Pipkin Sweetgrass