Antane's Anthology by Antane
shirebound · 1 October 2013 · Chapter 41: Lady of Light
But in time as she wrapped her spirit around mine And spread her light around my darkness What an utterly lovely piece of writing. You swept me away into the joy of Frodo's healing, and Celebrian's part in it.
Author's reply
Le hannon, my dear! So glad you enjoyed it! I do hope it was something like this. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :) *hugs you and Celebrian for any part she played*
Larner · 11 December 2012 · Chapter 40: Riddles in the Dark
So difficult, trying to hold onto himself.
Author's reply
I'm so glad you reviewed, my dear Larner! I was afraid this little bunny was too strange for anyone to comment on. It was such a dark AU too, what if they had made it to the Fire but the Ring was not destroyed? Sam knew they had to stay in Mordor until it could be but his poor master was now mad because Gollum had tried to force it from him and that was too much for Frodo to bear as he already knew it would be. So dark but love ever there too - light in the black night. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 24 November 2012 · Chapter 39: Dreaming of the Sea
We know Frodo experienced prescient dreams--and we know this one came true. Poignant.
Author's reply
It's an ache to know that but I wanted to explore a little of it. He was and is a very interesting, gifted, and blessed hobbit. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
shirebound · 24 November 2012 · Chapter 38: The Color Purple
He was just a simple man. It was these small beings who deserved royal treatment. There's such gentle love shining through this story.
Author's reply
Thank you, my dear! Had fun with this one. Glad you enjoyed. *hugs* Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Periantari · 25 May 2012 · Chapter 32: To The End
AWWW!!! very nice! =)
Author's reply
True love knows no end as you well know. :) Thanks! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Periantari · 25 May 2012 · Chapter 22: Light to See By
omg this is so touching! Tears, man, tears! very nice drabble! Heart-breaking really to read about such a time when the going gets very tough for both hobbits!
Author's reply
Thank you, my dear, you honor me! Glad you enjoyed. *hugs* Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Periantari · 25 May 2012 · Chapter 33: Lights of His Life
This is beautiful-- wonderfully written and described and i feel the light that Sam is trying to follow and your light is symbolic or represents different things which is truly accurate.
Author's reply
Thank you! I'm happy that it touched you. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
harrowcat · 22 September 2011 · Chapter 38: The Color Purple
Very cleverly done Antane. This gave me a lovely gentle laugh. Great use of the title.
Author's reply
Hantanyel, my dear! Wonderful to get another review from you and glad I was able to provide some entertainment. :) When I saw the title I couldn't resist extending the argument these two love to have. I love imagining their reaction when they wake up and see themselves even more covered than they were when they went to sleep! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Armariel · 20 September 2011 · Chapter 38: The Color Purple
Sweet! Of course they both deserved it.
Author's reply
Of course! But try to tell that to those stubborn hobbits... Imagine what their reaction will be when they wake and see themselves covered in even more purple. :) :) Namarie, God bless, Antane *hugs*
eiluj · 20 September 2011 · Chapter 38: The Color Purple
Turn and turn about -- but the King has the last word.
Author's reply
Yep and I love thinking about their reaction when they wake up! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 4 September 2011 · Chapter 37: Climbing
No, he would not--would NEVER--find himself climbing alone!
Author's reply
Indeed! I look forward to when I can write more fully of this once more. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 4 September 2011 · Chapter 36: Rejected
Aha! Determined indeed! Excellent use of the prompt!
Author's reply
Thank you, my dear! *hugs* Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Queen Galadriel · 30 August 2011 · Chapter 33: Lights of His Life
It must have been wonderful for Sam, even in the midst of the depression and grief that is a part of losing someone you love more deeply than any other, to know that there was a place to go and heal in the company of his dearest of dear friends. Oh, I really have to stop now, or I'll make us late for the next bus out of heere...to wherever it is we're going...;) But even though I'm happy and excited about going out to have fun for an evening, a part of me wishes I could just sit right here and read!
Author's reply
Well, maybe you can give into that part soon and just wallow in all you missed and I can wallow in the joy that you are back and are enjoying! *hugs and more hugs* Namarie, God bless, Melinyel, Antane :)
Queen Galadriel · 30 August 2011 · Chapter 34: Naked in the Dark
Aww! I've heard/read the Ring and its destruction compared to a rape of Frodo - in fact, I remember you making such comparisons many times. But I don't think I really understood that until now. Yes, it would be like nothing so much as that. Your portrayal is chilling, but lovely of the forgiving love that at least begins the healing process right there at the mountain.
Author's reply
Being a mistress of angst, speaking to another mistress (or at least former mistress and perhaps once and future one?) I thank you for enjoying if such would the right word here. :) Namarie, God bless, Melinyel, Antane :)
Queen Galadriel · 30 August 2011 · Chapter 35: Flames
I love this. You wrote the dream very well - I always have to think about those when I write them and usually freak myself out haha! :) I love the way you wove it into the rest of the story in a poetic way, and, even though this might sound strange, I love that you ended with the hope of healing rather than the healing itself. It kept the tone of the whole piece true. Of course, I loved the little scene with Frodo and Sam. :) I have a busy evening; my roommate/one of my best friends and I are going out a little belatedly, at her insistence, for my birthday. But I've decided that I'll start catching up by working backward through these until chapter 16, which is the last one I seem to have read. After that, you'll have to direct me, because I've been out of it for so long! Can't wait for your e-mail! :D
Author's reply
So glad you enjoyed this one, ammelda! I wrote this in the living room while hanging out with my nieces and nephews this summer and really enjoyed writing it. These challenges are fun to write. :) Never fear I will direct you to more. *hugs* Namarie, God bless, Melinyel, Antane :)
Larner · 29 August 2011 · Chapter 35: Flames
Still being reforged even as he thinks on it, he will be whole again one day.
Armariel · 27 August 2011 · Chapter 35: Flames
I've seen this before, but it was like reading it for the first time. One of your best ever. The metaphor of the sword and the idea of Narsil being useful even in its brokenness works wonderfully well. And the line Just so, and it will be the West that will smother the flame of the East that still burns within you. Well, that is genius! Great work! ~~~~~{~@
Author's reply
Le hannon, my dear! I really like that metaphor myself. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :) *hugs*
Larner · 2 May 2011 · Chapter 34: Naked in the Dark
That unstinting love of Sam for his Master in the end saved not only Middle Earth and his Master's life, but his Master's soul as well. A wonderful response to the prompt, and the perfect one for your writing. Well done.
Author's reply
Le hannon, my dear, for enjoying! Appreciate it so much. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 2 May 2011 · Chapter 33: Lights of His Life
And we rejoice that indeed he did follow that light in the end. Thanks so, Antane!
Author's reply
You are quite welcome! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
eiluj · 2 May 2011 · Chapter 34: Naked in the Dark
Excellent and complex portrayal of Frodo at the Fire. I was surprised that you joined Frodo and Sauron in the first person plural -- then impressed at the insight. Again: this is really, really good. A small typo: "a gentle hand takes me own" should surely be "my own"?
Author's reply
Oh, those pesky typos, I agree it should be my, Sam would say me perhaps but not Frodo. But many thanks for enjoying nonetheless! I was rather afraid of this since Tolkien said Frodo likely had no memories of this time (I assume due to the intensity of the terrible rape) so how could I do an accurate job but I was listening to the BBC adaptation and thought it would fit in that version at least and the poem that inspired it. I'm glad you liked the surprising insight for perhaps this is indeed what it felt like, awful as it must have felt. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 14 February 2011 · Chapter 33: Lights of His Life
Ah, perfect!
Author's reply
Hantanyel, my dear Larner, glad you enjoyed! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
AureSkye · 14 February 2011 · Chapter 33: Lights of His Life
And now Sam get to heal, and then to go on and be with both of them again. Beautiful.
Author's reply
Indeed. Le hannon for your kind words! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
shirebound · 14 February 2011 · Chapter 33: Lights of His Life
That's absolutely beautiful.
Author's reply
Le hannon, my dear, so glad you enjoyed it! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Lindelea · 20 January 2011 · Chapter 32: To The End
Absolutely lovely! Well done, my dear. Thank you for the toothsome bedtime reading.
Author's reply
Thank *you* for your very kind review! Glad you enjoyed! :) *hugs* Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
eiluj · 19 January 2011 · Chapter 32: To The End
Not merely a story in 55 words, but a ficlet with 3 scenes! Brava!
Author's reply
Thank you! *bows* So glad you enjoyed it. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)