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Keeper of the Jewels  by Cuthalion 4 Review(s)
storyfishReviewed Chapter: 999999 on 11/15/2006
This is the first story I've read of yours, and I'm very glad that I did--your storytelling ability is magnificent--I especially admire your original characters. Lady Artanis is now my favorite OC of LOTR fanfic--you certainly know how to craft a character with depth and inner conflict. My favorite part of this story was that final confrontation scene in Osgiliath. The way Artanis saw all the hobbits as jewels, the brave actions of every single character (you let each one have his/her moment of glory--from Pippin to Merry to Aragorn, and of course, Artanis)--I was on the edge of my seat.

I'm glad that you've continued writing fanfic even at the expense of your original fiction for selfish reasons (I like reading it), but I do hope that you spend lots of time on your own stories too. This is a problem that I wrestle with as well (I should just give up and realize I will always have a fanfic or two simmering on the side while I'm cooking up my "serious" fiction), but with your talent I certainly hope that you're crafting tons of stories and sending them out to lit mags... Do say you're published somewhere, and if so let me know where so I can read it--and if not, start sending those stories out, silly! ;-)

Author Reply: *salutes*

Yes, ma'am! (though you might have some difficulties to read them, for different to my fanfiction they are written in german...)

Thank you very, very much!

Cúthalion

Grey WondererReviewed Chapter: 999999 on 11/7/2006
I, for one, hope you continue to write. You have a gift for it.

Author Reply: Oh, I will most certainly continue to write - but I would like to earn some money with my skills, and I fear fanfiction doesn't fill the empty cashier of our family household. *weak grin*

Thank you!

Mona

meckinockReviewed Chapter: 999999 on 10/24/2006
I should have left this for the epilogue, but forgot.

But this would mean what it took Aragorn and Arwen more than 30 years to produce an heir, and… sorry, folks, that’s ridiculous.

LOLOLOL. I agree.



Author Reply: Oh YES!

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 999999 on 10/24/2006
Good to see you writing again, my lady. It's been a time since I read a story by you, I think. But with Jodancingtree and Ariel on your team you have the most wonderful support you can have.

Have enjoyed this thoroughly.

Author Reply: But with Jodancingtree and Ariel on your team you have the most wonderful support you can have.

So very true. They have taught me more about writing than every writing class could. And again - I'm very glad that you enjoyed this!

Cúthalion

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