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A Red Sun Rises  by Katzilla	83 Review(s)
Lindelea	Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/19/2026
I have to admit, I love it when a fanfic author (in particular, a fanfic author writing in Tolkien's world) says such a thing as "there is still some fuel left in my writing tank". Now that I'm retired and have time to be reading the stories on my ever-lengthening "Want to read" list, that is especially true. Earlier on, my interest was fixed on hobbits. As far as Men went, Beregond and Halbarad were always on my list of interesting characters. (I'm surprised I didn't fixate on the Rohirrim, considering how horse-crazy I was in my first few decades.) So many stories, and not enough time to read! <- That was my lament. But more recently, in the absence of new hobbit-centered stories, I began reading about other characters, including Aragorn, Faramir, Éomer and Éowyn. It's like a whole new world has opened up. Yay! As to this chapter... You hooked me right away with the urgent summons and the need for secrecy. Reading on, it's understandable. The sighting of Uruk-hai would be concerning (alarming, as Éomer later tells Háma), indeed. But the current political situation in Rohan is hamstringing those who would protect the land and its people. Éomer is a practical man. "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it." Sort of along the lines that it's better to ask forgiveness than permission. Gríma, as always, just makes me want to hiss and spit like an angry cat. Well-crafted! I look forward to reading more. Author Reply: Hi Lindelea, and thanks so much for your thoughts! It is really funny, for me, as well, as I have always been fascinated by monsters and aliens from when I was little, but in Tolkien*s universe, it is the most normal people that captured my undivided attention. I suppose that is because the canvas for fanfiction in the Mark is SO promising for what I like: dramatic, dark stories that require real heroes to get through to the other side. The time when Théoden was in decline offers so many possibilities, and I am always surprised that there is barely anyone playing in that sandbox. So I claimed it for myself. ;-) Trust me, you will discover entirely new depths of your hatred for Gríma, if I'm not entirely mistaken... ;-) I don't know why I enjoy writing him so much, he is just such a `giving* villain... ;-) I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts on the next chapters. Have a wonderful day & kind regards, Kat