Impressions by Linda Hoyland
Raksha The Demon · 14 February 2009 · Chapter 12: Of Cats and Kings
You know I like this drabble - the image of feline Arwen looking as if she's about to pounce on Gandalf; and the idea of an impudent cat pulling on the wizard's beard, are marvelous.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you like this drabble so much!
shirebound · 14 February 2009 · Chapter 11: Home is where the Heart is - Arwen
Here was her true home, safe in her husband’s arms. What a happy ending for them both. :)
Larner · 14 February 2009 · Chapter 12: Of Cats and Kings
Ah--loved reading this one again, as Arwen finds herself perhaps unwillingly having to trust her beloved to another she's come to know and love well. The Maia may be limited in what he is allowed to do, but the old Man who accompanies him--he will do what he can!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm sure Gandalf finds it hard not being able to use his power.I always think it must have troubled him not to be able to help Faramir,Merry and Eowyn.
nancylea57 · 2 November 2008 · Chapter 11: Home is where the Heart is - Arwen
linda, no matter where i read your work, whether its dribbles (con't believe youve done yet) drabbles, wip (is it beta-ed yet?), or full length stories i am amzed at the mastery you have over our language. these are terrific. more please>>>>>>
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you like my drabbles. I was too scared to try one for ages! I have more in "Further Impressions" and "Alphabet of Arda"
harrowcat · 26 October 2008 · Chapter 11: Home is where the Heart is - Arwen
Less is definitely more here. Lovely word picture Linda.
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Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm delighted you enjoyed this.
6336 · 23 October 2008 · Chapter 11: Home is where the Heart is - Arwen
Yep, Home is where the Heart is! Nothing to stop her planting a few more flowers and some grassthough, she is the Queen after all! More please, Lynda
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I have written some ficlets for the AA Group in which Aragorn has a special garden made for Arwen. I must polish them and get them posted!
daw the minstrel · 23 October 2008 · Chapter 11: Home is where the Heart is - Arwen
This is lovely, Linda. The imagery is beautiful and suggests far more than the few words can say.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm delighted you enjoyed my drabble.It was one of those that just jumped into my head!
RS · 23 October 2008 · Chapter 11: Home is where the Heart is - Arwen
Oh Linda, this is beautiful! How I would love to see these two dance! Once again you have made my heart go pitter patter! And who wouldn't melt in Aragorn's arms!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm thrilled you enjoyed this so much.I would love to see them dance too.
Larner · 23 October 2008 · Chapter 11: Home is where the Heart is - Arwen
And now they will forge a new home together! Lovely imagery.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you enjoyed my drabble.
Lady_Roisin · 22 October 2008 · Chapter 11: Home is where the Heart is - Arwen
They say a picture can paint a thousand words. i think you have achieved this here with your drabble. Just a short little scene spoke volumes. I liked it a lot.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you enjoyed my drabble.
Raksha The Demon · 22 October 2008 · Chapter 11: Home is where the Heart is - Arwen
A lovely drabble about love and change and transformation; showing Arwen's courage as well as her loneliness.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I feel Arwen must have been lonely at times.I'm pleased you enjoyed this.
Julia · 21 January 2007 · Chapter 10: The Lesson - Aragorn and Faramir
A very good drabble, liked how Aragorn recognized what a tense moment it was for Fara, and how Fara had the courage to continue on. Of this whole drabble series, I think my favorites are Chapters 8&9.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you enjoyed this one. I think my favourites are the last 3.
Bodkin · 21 January 2007 · Chapter 10: The Lesson - Aragorn and Faramir
Sometimes the inanimate is scarier than the animate. But the biggest obstacles are the one you refuse to climb. Faramir has more than enough courage for this. And the support of his king.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. Yes,i'm sure Faramir has the courage to overcome his fears.
harrowcat · 21 January 2007 · Chapter 10: The Lesson - Aragorn and Faramir
Well this is definitely one of the favourite. I shall have to go back and reread them all to give you a top five! *g* Can't wait to see this expanded into a full chapter. *hint, hint* Although this is great as it is. Maybe less is more!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. This is a personal favourite of mine too. I have a poll on my LJ to vote for a favourite.I do hope one day to write more about this scene.
Raksha The Demon · 20 January 2007 · Chapter 10: The Lesson - Aragorn and Faramir
I forgot to mention that my favorite in this series is actually a tie - between Half Hearted (the Elrond drabble) and The Right Choice (Arwen), which seems to me to be the most innovative. But they're all noteworthy.
Author's reply
I'm pleased you enjoyed them all. I think my own favourite is a tie to,between "Thhe right Choice" and "The Lesson" with "Shadow and Flame" close behind.
Raksha The Demon · 20 January 2007 · Chapter 10: The Lesson - Aragorn and Faramir
Let's hope that Faramir only briefly sees those legendary burning hands inside the stone! Good drabble - I think Faramir would strive to master the Anor-stone; despite the knowledge of how its usage affected Denethor; and even though he knows it will be painful and difficult. Good writing of Aragorn, too, of course.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I was thinking of the other palantir that Pippin found, but it could be either. I see Faramir as the kind of determined person, who would want to master it and ARagorn as a kindly teacher.I'm pleased you liked it.
Larner · 20 January 2007 · Chapter 9: The Right Choice - Arwen
Ah--the perfect moment to realize just how much Celebrian will grieve for the reunion that won't come till the end of days, yet will understand perfectly that this is the proper choice for her daughter.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. So much is written about Arwen and her father,I felt I wanted to explore her feelings foe her mother.
Bodkin · 20 January 2007 · Chapter 9: The Right Choice - Arwen
She's right. You love them and raise them - and let them go. Celebrian wouldn't have wanted Arwen to deny her future for her past. I suspect she would have understood her choice far more instinctively than Elrond ever could. And that, once Elrond was reunited with her, she was better able than anyone to help him understand it.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. So much is written about Arwen and her father,I felt I wanted to explore her feelings for her mother. I hope Arwen sent lots of messages for her mother with Elrond.
RS · 16 January 2007 · Chapter 8: Flame and Shadow – Aragorn
This is breathtaking! A very vivid picture as Anduril is lit up in the dark (I'm assuming it's dark as the bonfire is going). Wonderful.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and kind comments. I'm pleased you liked this. Yes,it is dark and Anduril reflects the flames.
Peredhil lover · 16 January 2007 · Chapter 9: The Right Choice - Arwen
Quite touching. I, too, find Arwen to be a very interesting character and I am fascinated by the choice faced by her and her brothers. I like this idea that not only the love for Aragorn, but also the deep love felt by a mother for her child is more than enough justification for her choice. peredhil lover
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you liked it and agree Arwen is interesting.
Julia · 16 January 2007 · Chapter 9: The Right Choice - Arwen
Yeah, I agree with Arwen--she did make the right choice.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you liked it.
shirebound · 16 January 2007 · Chapter 9: The Right Choice - Arwen
Aragorn awakes beside me. He smiles at me, his eyes filled with adoration. I have chosen rightly. My mother will understand. That's beautiful. By choosing love and motherhood, Arwen feels even closer to her mother -- by being one -- than before.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and kind words. I'm pleased you liked it.
harrowcat · 16 January 2007 · Chapter 9: The Right Choice - Arwen
Deservedly a favourite Linda. Why not slot it in to that story?
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked it. Maybe I will slot it it in,if I can think of a good place.
Julia · 11 January 2007 · Chapter 8: Flame and Shadow – Aragorn
A simply beautiful and inspiring scene! On your LJ, you were asking what scenes from your fics readers would like to see illustrated--add this one to my list.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'd love to see a picture of this too.I'm glad you liked it.
Larner · 11 January 2007 · Chapter 8: Flame and Shadow – Aragorn
Love the image of the King and Steward together greeting the new year. Lovely imagery, and a good sequel to Raksha's story.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased you enjoyed this.I was inspired when I read Raksha's story.