Inspirations by Linda Hoyland
Larner · 8 February 2011 · Chapter 11: Unshed Tears - Stealing Beauty
Oh, so well written, Linda! How I can see this happening! And I've heard many say much the same.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you found this wellwritten, it was meant as a tribute to friends'sadly missed baby.
Antane · 8 February 2011 · Chapter 11: Unshed Tears - Stealing Beauty
That would a terrible thing to experience - the mother's loss and the healer's as well. Well done! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I wrote the drabble in memory of some friends' baby. May God bless you too.
Darkover · 7 February 2011 · Chapter 11: Unshed Tears - Stealing Beauty
Dear Linda: I don't recall reading "Restoration" or "Unshed Tears" before now, but both are up to your usual quality of fiction. "Unshed Tears" demonstated that even a hero does not always triumph. As for "Restoration," IMHO that might very well be the best drabble of this collection. A Phoenix is a particularly apt metaphor for Faramir. Not only is it a legendary bird that arises from the flames, as you have indicated, but as I recall, it rises even more beautiful than before. Besides, as you had Prince Imrahil observe, it is very good to see Faramir happy--and receiving a certain degree of recognition for his efforts, at last! Thank you for writing and posting these. Sincerely, Darkover
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you enjoyed these drabbles. I see Faramir as very phoenix like.
Larner · 25 January 2011 · Chapter 10: Restoration - Flight of the Phoenix
And such a worthy one he has proved.
Antane · 15 January 2011 · Chapter 10: Restoration - Flight of the Phoenix
Very nice, gotta love a happy Faramir and an appreciative king. Ached at the plea of Arwen to her father in the last one. He could have stayed but that would meant delaying reunion with Celebrian who he had been sundered from so long ago already, if only physically. This was indeed a costly choice for them both. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you enjoyed these drabbles. I'm pleased you found the drabble about Elrond moving. May God bless you too.
Larner · 15 January 2011 · Chapter 10: Restoration - Flight of the Phoenix
How perfect a description of Faramir's life! And now he soars in the glory he deserves!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you liked this.Faramir certainly deserves his good fortune.
Larner · 15 January 2011 · Chapter 9: A Father's Farewell- The Far Side of the World
I can so easily see this, Linda. Yes, to delay now is not to go at all, and he needs healing also, and the return to the comfort of his own wife.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased this worked for you.
Raksha The Demon · 15 January 2011 · Chapter 10: Restoration - Flight of the Phoenix
I can definitely see Faramir as a Phoenix; rising from death, destruction and above all, fire...Nice drabble!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you liked this drabble. Faramir immediately sprang to mind when I saw the prompt!
Ellynn · 14 January 2011 · Chapter 9: A Father's Farewell- The Far Side of the World
Oh, this is so sad! :( If only they could all be together... :( Beautifully written, Linda.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you liked this sad drabbles.It must have been so hard parting, knoqwing not even in the afterlife would they be reunited.
Raksha The Demon · 12 January 2011 · Chapter 7: Seeking the Lost - Flight of the Phoenix
Yes; that's Faramir, struggling in darkness and then gladly rising with the King's help...Excuse me while I enthuse over the Faramir/Aragorn relationship, which began here.
Raksha The Demon · 12 January 2011 · Chapter 8: The Long and Winding Road - The Road
One of your best drabbles; I love the metaphors and imagery, not to mention the reference to Faramir.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.This drabble was one that just wrote itself as an idea jumped in my head. I'm pleased you ike it so much and appreciated your support that helped it place second at MEFA!
Larner · 8 January 2011 · Chapter 8: The Long and Winding Road - The Road
And I declared the last one perfect? I so love the humility of the King Returned! Yes!
Author's reply
Thank you so much.I love Aragorn's humility too.
Larner · 8 January 2011 · Chapter 7: Seeking the Lost - Flight of the Phoenix
Now, this is perfect! Yes, a phoenix indeed!
Author's reply
Thank you, Yes faramir is a true phoenix!
Raksha The Demon · 25 December 2010 · Chapter 5: Pathfinder - Following the Star
A gorgeous drabble on multiple levels. It's so easy to lose one's way, and sometimes a reminder of light, no matter how far away, can reaffirm one's fundamental hope. Good job!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm delighted you enjoyed this drabble so much.My Mum used to tell me to look at the stars.
AzureSkye · 23 December 2010 · Chapter 6: Faithful Follower - World's End
Ah, poor Halbarad. I didn't really even pay attention to his death till I started reading fanfiction, now it's one of the saddest. Well, one must trust Eru knows what He's doing, and one day all will be reunited. Beautifully written.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased that you enjoyed my drabble.THere are clues in "The Passing of the Grey Company" that Aragorn and Halbarad were close, but it is nice to be ab;le to flesh Halbarad out.
Larner · 23 December 2010 · Chapter 6: Faithful Follower - World's End
I am certain that along the way Aragorn found himself following his cousin more than once. A sad but necessary separation--but he was there to welcome Aragorn home before, and will do so again now! So poignant!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I like to imagine them one day reunited again too.
Larner · 23 December 2010 · Chapter 5: Pathfinder - Following the Star
Ah! Excellent advice he's following now!
Author's reply
He is indeed, Aragorn was certainly taught by the Wise!
Larner · 23 December 2010 · Chapter 4: Back to the Future - Flash Forward
Could that have been the start of the animosity between father and son? A horrid vision for him, even if it is Hope he sees for two peoples and all of Middle Earth!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.Yes,I imagine something happens quite early to make Denethor prefer Boromir so much.It is so sad that he is so set against Aragorn.
Raksha The Demon · 24 November 2010 · Chapter 4: Back to the Future - Flash Forward
Oh yes, Boromir was always the perfect heir in Denethor's eyes - interesting take on the beginning of Denethor's disappointment in his younger son.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.It must be very hard for a second child if the first is regarded as perfect.
Raksha The Demon · 24 November 2010 · Chapter 3: The Hardest Choice - Noble house
Thorongil did indeed face an agonizing choice. It is fitting that he decides in favor of his regard for Ecthelion. Nicely written drabble that conveys well the difficulty of this decision.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked this glimpse of Thorongil's difficult decision.I think he cared deeply for Ecthelion.
Antane · 23 November 2010 · Chapter 3: The Hardest Choice - Noble house
That would indeed be a hard choice but more evidence of his nobility. Happy Thanksgiving if I don't talk to you! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.Happy thanksgiving to you too!
Raksha The Demon · 17 November 2010 · Chapter 2: Rightful Heir - A Game of Thrones
Very cute; with a clever twist on the rights of the Stewards and an exiled Heir of Isildur to the throne of Gondor...
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you found this cute and liked the twist.
Raksha The Demon · 17 November 2010 · Chapter 1: Star Daughter - Stardust
Very pretty drabble - what a sight Arwen must have presented to the young Aragorn!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I wish I could have witnessed Arwen dancing beneath the stars!
Antane · 17 November 2010 · Chapter 2: Rightful Heir - A Game of Thrones
So sweet! And so right too, that he belongs here. I like this glimpse of Aragorn at this stage and also the longing he had of seeing Arwen just as Beren saw Luthien and he belongs there too. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed these drabbles. May God bless you too!
Larner · 17 November 2010 · Chapter 2: Rightful Heir - A Game of Thrones
Ooh--I LOVE this, Linda. So apropos! Yes! And the nursemaid has seen, earlier than any others, the King Returned enthroned! Huzzah!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you liked this.I thought it nice that a humble nuremaid should have the first glimpse of the one day to be King.