News Resources
Login
Become a member
Help
Search
|
|
| About Us News Resources
Login
Become a member
Help
Search
|
|
|
| Twice Blessed by MJ | 48 Review(s) |
|---|---|
| Erulisse (one L) | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 12/30/2010 |
| MJ - So....Turgon, is it? I love this twist. But then, that is what you excel at - twists and turns in plot and storyline. I hope you are feeling better now. I appreciate your responses to my reviews and queries and I have printed out and will attempt to play the music that you pointed out to me. It's been a while since I worked with printed music so I think it's about time I get my hand back into it. Have a safe and happy New Year... - Erulisse (one L) | |
| Aiwen | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 12/29/2010 |
| Hope you feel better soon. Stomach flu is nasty. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 12/28/2010 |
| Aha--it is the glory of Gondolin he recalls, and the pride and joy of its lord! And it is an ancestor of Aragorn himself through Idril his daughter that he sees--one who might well wish to know of the issue he has remaining within Endore! Excellent! | |
| curiouswombat | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 12/28/2010 |
| So sorry to hear that you've been ill - do take your time to recover - we'll be waiting when you and the muse are ready. | |
| AzureSkye | Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 12/28/2010 |
| Well, I think this is the first story I've ever seen with a re-born Turgon in it. I was personally thinking it was Earendil or Ecthelion, both of whom would stay with Glorfindel. Of course Earendil wouldn't work now that I think more about it, and Ecthelion may still be part of that group. I do think Frodo is stronger than the Maiar think, if Aranayel tries to use him as a pawn I think she'd fail. Well, I can't wait for the next bit, and to see how you display Turgon! Hope you feel better soon! | |
| FantasyFan | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 12/27/2010 |
| It's good to be reminded that Frodo has plenty of experience dealing with unpleasant people, both the Sackville-Bagginses and unwanted female attention. And, as Ványalos say, he has both wit and wisdom. He very well could become the secret weapon of this plan, since as he is both a mortal and small, he is likely to be underestimated. And I am afraid that Ványalos' hopes to avoid an open war may come true, but only because I think this is going to be a very sneaky guerrila war instead. | |
| Erulisse (one L) | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 12/27/2010 |
| MJ - I consider this chapter to be a lovely Christmas gift, for the music and song indeed are. Is there anywhere that has the sheet music written for this lovely tune? I am rusty on transcription, although I might have to attempt it if there is no written form. My memory for music is not as crisp as it was when I was younger (one of many things that are not as crisp anymore Aranayel is certainly biding her time. But I imagine her patience will not last much longer. She will find what she believes to be an opening and attempt to exploit it soon. In the meantime I am pleased that the children are living with Olorin and Frodo and think that the four of them will find healing in each other's company. Thanks again. I, as ever, am looking forward to the next chapter of this delightful story. - Erulisse (one L) Author Reply: If you only want the tune (I never got around to doing a guitar reduction with the chords, though it wouldn't be that difficult if I fired up the computer with my Sibelius program on it), you can find the sheet music in a PDF on my website's MIDI songs page, http://mj-holmes.com/Settings.htm. Just scroll down to the original songs section. There will be a link for the sheet music for this song. There's also a MIDI recording (no sheet music, though) for "A Midsummer's Dance" from chapter two (again, it only sounds okay if you have a halfway decent sound card). Enjoy! As for Aránayel... She's got a little bit farther to go before things really hit the fan. There are still a few surprises in store— and how she will feel about them... Well, we shall see. :) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 12/26/2010 |
| In spite of how hard he tries to draw attention away from himself, Olorin must hear himself praised before her, which is uncomfortable in that it is recognized it but raises her envy of him, but does make it more important to her to keep her temper under control. At least she rests in another abode, even if it is not at her own choosing. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 12/24/2010 |
| Ah, but our Frodo is capable of being devious when it is necessary, definitely a skill to cultivate when one must deal with the likes of the S-Bs and Aranayel's of this world! Excellent that plans have already been laid, and she will find herself politely stymied no matter what she tries! Heh! | |
| AzureSkye | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 12/23/2010 |
| GO FRODO!! I think this will work nicely. Well this would be the second Maia Frodo's taking on, I hope this one doesn't with as much carnage. If Aranayel was more open I would hope Frodo could show her that it's not always might that wins the day....But I don't think she'll learn that. I personally think she'll under estimate him....She should go ask Sauron how well that works. Well, the stage is set, now to see how it all plays out. I do think Frodo and Olorin will be able to help the twins. Frodo can relate to losing his parents and the trauma they faced, and Olorin's simply, well, Olorin, and thus awesome. I think I'm most interested to see how Aranayel reacts to finding out where she's staying though....It was a wonderful chapter, and I cant wait for the next! | |