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| Where Roses Grow by PIppinfan1988 | 295 Review(s) |
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| Pervinca | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 5/8/2004 |
| You know, I must have forgotten when you were setting this story, and so never thought about how Pippin's experiences from his journey might affect his marriage! Thus, this chapter war a surprise - but a very pleasant one. By the way, I think you're still managing to insert a couple of light-hearted (if not quite comical) moments into this story. The beginning of this chapter, with Pervinca and Lilas was a perfect example! Now, how is Pippin going to explain his nightmares to Lilas, I wonder... Author Reply: And your continual reviews are pleasant ones, too! Thank you, Pervinca! Well...light-hearted is okay...I just don't want any belly-laughter between the two--they're still resenting their situation, and still very much strangers. Hobbits, as you already know--because you write your lovely hobbits with humnor, too, have an inherent abilitiy to smile and laugh at simple jests. I'll make certain to keep them simple! :-) Pippin is still uncomfortable with talking about the dark stages of his Journey...we'll see what he does in the coming chapters... Thanks again, Pervinca! Pippinfan | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 5/7/2004 |
| I had avoided this story for a little while, two reasons, I was a little uncertain about its AU premise, and I wasn't sure I could visualize Pippin in such a situation. But I've liked all your other stories so... I have to say I'm impressed. The way in which the hobbits handle the situation is very true to the type of rural culture the Shire is. A "shotgun wedding", a father disowning his daughter; yet also, you have shown the hobbity quality of "pity" which was what Gandalf loved about hobbits. Pippin's family is making every effort to have Lilas feel like a part of the family, even though they would not have wanted this for Pippin. This last chapter in particular is wonderful. I had wondered how soon Lilas would discover Pippin's troubled sleep, and what would happen when she did. Hopefully explanations will be forthcoming. Author Reply: I'm still staggered by all the response. I know you try to avoid unfinished stories, so your response is especially appreciated. Roses (as I've come to call it) has been absorbing a lot of my time of late, so as I get time, I need to catch up with my reading with you and a few other authors. I see you posting to Reckoning almost on the hour (yes, I'm jesting) and I'm so jealous. This is one story I don't want to rush, and poor Pearl and Myst keep pulling me back each time I want to jump into hyperspace with the tale. Those ladies are fantastic--and great writers (like you) in their own right. I'm glad you see the pity coming through--I'm sorry to say that I initially didn't write it like that, but my co-authors made me see the true light, thus, I saw my errant ways. So yes, I now do believe Pippin, being the educated one--and just by his nature, would have pity on Lilas. As I'm writing this, I'm having thoughts about chapter eleven...so before it runs away, I must write it down...(embarrassed). Thank you soooo much, Dreamflower, for taking time to read Roses, and give a little feedback as well. Take care. :-) Pippinfan | |
| Bluegrass Elf | Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 5/7/2004 |
| Very nice! Author Reply: Thank you very much! :-) And thank you for taking the time to review! Pippinfan | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 5/5/2004 |
| This is so wonderful. I love the scene with Pippin and his Mum! Pearl Took Author Reply: Thank you--after all, you helped! :-) I enjoyed writing that scene as much as you enjoyed reading it! Take care & catch ya later. Pippinfan | |
| Pervinca | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 5/5/2004 |
| Aww! I *loved* this chapter. Especially the ending. He's beginning to learn. I suppose little Brody is helping there. It's actually quite funny - I warm up to people fairly well, just like Pervinca did in this story! Of course, other times I can be a complete b*tch, but I guess that wouldn't really help your plot in any way :P Author Reply: Where else could this happen? I'm online in the morning, you're online in your evening... I'm writing an email *to* you while a review pops up *from* you. All for the price of a local call...for me, anyway! That is nice--how she warms up to folks, though I've never really written her as a biotch (as my niece, Katie, calls it). She could be quite bossy with Pippin when they were young children, but as they've become close over the years, she's laid that part of herself aside...to some degree. Hey, we're all b**ches at varying times of the month! Take care! Pippinfan | |
| Mistress Holblyta | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 5/4/2004 |
| This chapter was absolutley gorgeous! ^^ I loved seeing how Lilas and Pippin both deal with their first day as a married couple. To see Lilas in such need for approval and to see Pippin dreaming of becoming as good of a father as Paladin were both heartbreaking scenes. The tension is very realistic, but like you said, I see Pippin's compassion coming through soon. I also enjoyed the interaction between Merry and Pippin - I can actually see the age difference between them through Merry's maturity about the whole thing. Great job! Can't wait for more! Author Reply: Why thank you, Mistress Holblyta! Encouragment like this goes a long way. Lilas seeks approval because she rarely felt it at home or while growing up. I'm trying to portray her parents as the bad side of hers and Pippin's situation. Lilly and Silas may have been in love at one time, but it waned over the years, and that sort of cold relationship between parents can have a deep affect on the children. Pippin and Lilas may not (or ever?) love each other, but with a whole family to love and dote on the baby, he/she may not be affected that way. Thank you for taking the time to read Roses and leave a response--much appreciated! :-) Pippinfan | |
| Pervinca | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/4/2004 |
| Oh, hurray! I made a cameo. :P Glad to see that *someone* is finally going to tell poor Lilas about the wonders of nature, and the birds & the bees. No wonder she managed to get herself into this mess! Perhaps, with his sisters warming to her, at least a little, Pippin might start to like her a little more. Maybe? :P I like Rosebud as a name (I thinks it's fair to assume you've at least decided on what sex :P). It's not a name that I've seen used in a story before, and it has a nice ring to it. Plus, Rosemary is a name I'll always associate with Fredegar's daughter (that's what I named her :P), and love interest of Pippin Gamgee :D Author Reply: Shhhh! lol...You weren't supposed to answer that here on the public veiwing site! Oh well...it's inevitable. I like that you named Freddie's daughter Rosemary--it's such pretty and overlooked name...like Rosebud. Personally, my favorite flowers are roses. All kinds--can you tell? Take care. Pippinfan | |
| Pervinca | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/2/2004 |
| Oh, you're still making me feel even more sorry for your little OC. I hope Pippin will warm up to her eventually! Have you thought up a name for the bub yet? The wedding is sure to be an interesting event. Just as a matter of interest (because I'm too lazy to work it out by myself :P), are you setting this before or after Sam and Rosie's wedding? Because I can imagine that Sam is not going to be particularly pleased with young Peregrin. Frodo neither. Author Reply: This is definitely set up before Sam's wedding; he gets married on May 1. Pippin and Lilas had their little tryst the night of the Battle of Bywater; Nov. 3. at the time of the wedding, Lilas is almost 2-1/2 months pregnant. Their wedding takes place on Jan. 12. Paladin is not about to wait until May. No one is particularly pleased with Pippin's judgment, but of course, they still love and support him. I have two names I've settled on; Rosebud and Rosemary. I'm leaning towards Rosebud. What do you think? Ah...the question of the day...Will Pippin ever warm up to her? Stay tuned... Take care, Pippinfan | |
| Grey Wonderer | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/1/2004 |
| This is very sad and realistic. Even sadder since Pippin's coming into his own as a knight of Gondor has been tarnished by this since he was in uniform at the time. It's not like any of your other fiction and it shows your ability to write in a different style. Merry is the only character that seems like the Merry in your other stories. This must have been very hard for you to write. I have trouble seeing Pippin in this fashion, but enjoyed the hobbit signature section as I remember it so well from Tolkien. Such a formal folk in their own way, Hobbits. Author Reply: Yes, this story is very sad; life was not meant to be this way for either of them. I understand a lot of folks have difficulty seeing Pippin in this fashion, which makes makes me appreciate your review--and others--so much more. Thank you for the compliment that this isn't like my other fics; I didn't want it to be. As I mentioned in the AU warning, *my* (our!) normal Pippin would *not* get in this sort of trouble. I liked adding the signature part as well. After musing on it, I remembered that Pippin and Lilas weren't of age yet, so they couldn't even sign the certificate for their own wedding. They could sign, but it wasn't a legal signature. Take care, Grey Wonderer! Pippinfan | |
| melilot_hill | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/1/2004 |
| Another three great chapters. First I only felt sorry for Pippin. But now I feel sorry for Lilas too. Poor girl, left all alone. At least Pippin has some support from his family. Author Reply: Thank you, Melilot, for taking the time to review! I appreciate all of them. Poor Lilas has had it hard recently, but will things improve for her? Will Pippin ever warm up to her? Questions, questions. Stay tuned! :-) Pippinfan | |