Pipwise Brandygin · 30 March 2005 · Chapter 1: New Life from the Ashes of the Old
This is wonderful. I can't wait for more!
Author's reply
Thanks! Will keep updating every day or every other day as long as I get the computer time to do it.
A Healer's Tale by Lindelea
Reviews (464)
Ariel · 30 March 2005 · Chapter 1: New Life from the Ashes of the Old
Ah, so she was there at his birth - very kewl - enjoying this tale!
Author's reply
Yep! I love the irony of her being at his birth, and at so many of his near-deaths... Wait, that doesn't sound quite like I thought it would sound...
Cuthalion · 30 March 2005 · Chapter 1: New Life from the Ashes of the Old
Excellent! Wonderfully fleshed out characters and an intrigueing story (I'm sure I've misspelled "intrigueing"*grins*). I will eagerly follow this tale!
Author's reply
Well if you did I won't tell a soul! Cannot tell you how many typos I've made in reviews and only noticed *after* pressing the button, when it's too late to go back and fix! Thanks!
Pearl Took · 27 March 2005 · Chapter 0: Prelude: Deathwatch
This is powerful. Heartwrenching. A beautifully written, terrible and dreadful thing. *shivers*
Author's reply
Oh, thank you. I do appreciate your comments. Please let me know if the angst ever seems "over the top". I'm afraid I'm rather pushing my own limits in this story.
Beruthiel · 24 March 2005 · Chapter 0: Prelude: Deathwatch
Absolutely magnificent start. Am looking forward to seeing various incidents through Woodruff's eyes. Will be interesting to find out what she really thinks of Pippin. Heartbreaking chapter. Good thing I've read "Rope". How long until the next one?
Author's reply
I would have said "right away" but for the fact that I've come down with another bug and have no energy. It means that the time I would spend typing stories in, or writing, or researching, is at the moment spent sleeping. So, the best I can say is ASAP. Think good thoughts. Thanks!
Saoirse · 23 March 2005 · Chapter 0: Prelude: Deathwatch
O, Pip! I loved the title to this: Deathwatch. So deliciously chilling. Anyways, another surely wonderful story is off to an already wonderful start. And this time it is from someone else's POV -- I have to say, I do so love reading things from unusual POVs, it has to be one of my favorite way to read about events in stories. I'm glad I already know Pip's outcome in this predicament, 'At the End of His Rope' has to be a favorite of mine out of all of your fics. Keep it up, lassie! : )
Author's reply
Oh, I know, I hesitated while titling the chapter. It sounded so... melodramatic, somehow. But Woodruff is eminently practical, and she'd call it what it is. You love unusual perspectives? One of these days I'll have to publish my "tenth Walker" story. It is told from a *very* unusual perspective. Of course, I'll have to see if it fits SoA's guidelines; if not I'll have to publish it on LJ or ffnet. But that story is sitting on the back burner right now... Got my hands full! Thanks for the encouragement.
Connie B. · 23 March 2005 · Chapter 0: Prelude: Deathwatch
Wow! This is a great beginning. So sad, yet hopeful for those who know the outcome. It is going to be fun to see a beloved character through someone else's eyes for a change. I am so looking forward to where this will go. Thanks. Connie B.
Author's reply
Thanks! It ought to be interesting to see a perspective of Pippin from outside the family. Woodruff is not related to him, except perhaps by marriage. (Later in life she marries a Took. Does that make her a "poor lass" or a lucky one?)
pipinheart · 23 March 2005 · Chapter 0: Prelude: Deathwatch
Very moving and sad. Here pippin is dying,as the healer begs him to hang om for Merry's sake. I wonder if they will see each other again,or if a miracle will happen on the edge of death... Nice...
Author's reply
Ummm. If you like spoilers, read "At the End of His Rope". If not, just hang on as chapters are added. I promise to have a resolution for better or worse by story's end. (Buckle your seat belt. It's gonna be a rocky ride.)
harrowcat · 23 March 2005 · Chapter 0: Prelude: Deathwatch
This is a great start. If you need any encouragement to continue please consider it given -yes, yes, yes!
Author's reply
Thanks, thanks, thanks! (Encouragement is always welcome.)
Bodkin · 23 March 2005 · Chapter 0: Prelude: Deathwatch
I love Woodruff. Nearly as much as Ferdi - although her adventures tend not to be so exciting. Although I suppose trying to keep Pippin from cashing in his checks is pretty challenging. (I am glad I know he survives: he doesn't seem to be in a good way at the moment.)
Author's reply
Well, perhaps you'll see a few more of Woodruff's facets... you've pretty much only seen her as a healer, responding to some medical plot point or other... (Wonder what people will think of her earlier years? She's been a lot of fun to imagine and write!) No, Pippin's not in a good way in the moment. As I recall he was at death's door at this point in "Rope", with his hand on the knob, and the door is starting to swing open. Thanks!
Grey Wonderer · 22 March 2005 · Chapter 0: Prelude: Deathwatch
Ah, I must have missed this on LJ, but was glad to see it here. All from your lovely healer's POV! I have always liked her. She may be my favorite of your OCs. I look forward to more of this one.
Author's reply
But I think you left me a note on LJ as well as here, so you must have found it. Woodruff may be a favourite? What a lovely compliment! (I've always liked her too.)
Ariel · 22 March 2005 · Chapter 0: Prelude: Deathwatch
I noted by the number of replies you gave me that my comment either stung or got you thinking... I just wanted to say here that I DO enjoy your stories a great deal and wanted to let you know that this one is very good. I haven't read 'End of His Rope' yet (there are only so many hours in the day... ;)) but I belive it will be next. Thanks for posting this one here.
Author's reply
There are only so many hours in the day? Really? Darn.
Mysterious Jedi · 22 March 2005 · Chapter 0: Prelude: Deathwatch
A companion piece? Excitement! I loved "At the End of His Rope." I've read many chapters of it a ridiculous number of times. Will this story have that many chapters (that would definitely be a good thing)?
Author's reply
Probably not 96 chapters... Actually, the outline is so rough I can't tell you how many chapters there will be! I can tell you, however, that you'll know when the story is over, or just about--as the outline ends right around the "Celebration" chapter in "Rope". (Gee I hope I got that title right! Put it in from memory.)
Hai Took · 22 March 2005 · Chapter 0: Prelude: Deathwatch
Oh! That was so nicely done! I guess Woodruff would know him better than most! She has certainly seen him in many scrapes and difficulties. It was a bittersweet little conversation between them. I'm just glad I already know that Pippin survives all right!
Author's reply
Thanks! This story threatens to be fraught with angst. Am going to have to be creative to come up with non-angsty episodes... (and I'm glad I wrote "Rope" first, so I know how things come out)