Lothiriel's Journal by Lady Bluejay
Anonymous · 13 July 2007 · Chapter 9: Lothiriel's Journal 8
Loved this story- I've been following it. Actually, I love all of your stories. They make me giggle, especially at how she turned her aunt's advice on itself in that last line! Thank you for writing such wonderfully delightful works and for sharing them with us!
Author's reply
Glad you find my stuff funny. Thanks for reading and reviewing.LBJ
Anonymous · 13 July 2007 · Chapter 9: Lothiriel's Journal 8
Terrific story! I have enjoyed this story a lot. I do like though in the last chapter how Eomer and Lothiriel make fun of Aunt Irviniel's ways about proper Gondorian Ladies. LOL! Cannot wait to see more Eomer/Lothiriel stories written by YOU!
Author's reply
Little humorous oneshot coming next week. Thanks for reviewing .LBJ
Larner · 13 July 2007 · Chapter 9: Lothiriel's Journal 8
A most, most satisfactory tale of the very masculine Eomer and the proper bride for him. Thanks so very much for a good deal of entertainment!
Author's reply
You are welcome - just glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the reviews.LBJ
Larner · 13 July 2007 · Chapter 8: Counting the Days 2
A more--planned?--meeting than the last one, and one obviously eagerly anticipated by both sides. And the beginning to a markedly new life.
Larner · 30 June 2007 · Chapter 7: Lothiriel's Journal 7
Oh, I'm glad he got beyond the mundane and actually WROTE something! Sorry she saw the other meeting, but Anniel is a wise as well as experienced woman, and counseled her well. Having my own allergies I can appreciate the sneezing jag in the garden arbor; poor children! But they have a good deal to look forward to now! Enjoying looking forward to the next entries.
Author's reply
He certainly struggled with the letter. She could do with Anniel around to give her advice as she embarks on being Queen of Rohan.LBJ
Bodkin · 23 June 2007 · Chapter 6: Lothiriel's Journal 6
Sounds as if Anniel might be looking for a change of address, too. And Lothiriel's romance is developing nicely. There's something to be said for princessly training, when it comes to managing social situations - and getting warrior kings out of having to pick flowers in public. Good fun - but I hope the hawk wasn't a foreshadowing of something ominous. Sorry to be so behind in reviewing. I think my brain has been taking a break.
Author's reply
The flowers are significant and will play a further part. The hawk was just a little extra.Thanks for reviewing - always appreciated.LBJ
Larner · 22 June 2007 · Chapter 6: Lothiriel's Journal 6
Anniel doesn't sound as if she's finding the attention she's getting unpleasant--quite the contrary; and it's good Lothiriel finds pleasure in her intended. But I strongly suspect Eomer will communicate far better personally--and physically--than he does in writing. Heh!
Author's reply
Eventualy he gets to say what he thinks - but wooing the daughter of a friend can be daunting.LBJ
Inglor · 15 June 2007 · Chapter 5: Lothiriel's Journal 5
Oh dear, funny. If I'm not mistaken, that was how the Victorian "Ladies" were supposed to act. A primative form of birth control? Any way, in all this exploring of what Lothiriel was expecting, I have wondered if Eomer was fearing he would end up with a cold fish that her aunt would be proud of? But you have nailed the expectations of what most men want, a "Lady" in public and a "Lady of the night" in private.
Author's reply
The saying around her - which I adapted slightly is --- a man wishes his wife to be like a nun - in public, a whore - in the bedroom and his mother in the kitchen!LBJ Author Reply: The saying around here - which I adapted slightly is --- a man wishes his wife to be like a nun - in public, a whore - in the bedroom and his mother in the kitchen!LBJ
Unheard Chime · 15 June 2007 · Chapter 5: Lothiriel's Journal 5
Oh, hahaha, I laughed all through this chapter! Poor, poor, poor Lothiriel! It's a good thing that she has friends to set her straight, otherwise there might never be a legitimate heir to Rohan's throne. The only thing I could think of while reading this was how happy I was that I didn't have an aunt give me a talk like that before I was married, ha.
Author's reply
Me too. Luckily my Loti is made of sterner stuff!LBJ
Larner · 15 June 2007 · Chapter 5: Lothiriel's Journal 5
It does sound as if Auntie didn't have much fun in her marriage at all. Poor thing! And her worry about laundry! Hilarious! Ah, dear. You've had me giggling with this one.
Author's reply
Yes, and it was not as if she had to do the laundry herself, either.LBJ
inglor · 12 June 2007 · Chapter 4: Lothiriel's Journal 4
Just wanted to let you know I am still reading your stuff and still enjoying it. I really like how you sculpt your stories. Little turns of phrase, a choice word here, a left out word there. Makes for effortless reading yet has eastereggs for those who want to find them.
Author's reply
Mice to hear you are still with me. Thanks for the compliment - I hope to try my hand at a liitle more angst later in the year so will value your opinion.LBJ
Unheard Chime · 8 June 2007 · Chapter 4: Lothiriel's Journal 4
My goodness, I am really afraid of Lothiriel's aunt. Poor Imrahil, growing up with that woman! Is she his older sister or younger? And I feel for Ivriniel's son, I really do. I like the youthful anticipation in Lothiriel when she thinks about Eomer. In many ways it's so girlish and innocent and naive, but in many ways it isn't. Very nice job.
Author's reply
I have sort of based her reactions on the cloistered daughters of nobility - she needs some excitment in her life. Yes, she is a romantic but luckily she will not be dissapointed.LBJ
Larner · 8 June 2007 · Chapter 4: Lothiriel's Journal 4
Ah, yes, the TALK. She sounds a proper prude indeed. Glad she doesn't live nearby.
Author's reply
The poor woman gets bad press in so many of these E/L stories - I shall have to write a nice Aunt Irv. sometime.LBJ
Larner · 7 June 2007 · Chapter 3: Lothiriel's Journal 3
Finally able to access this. The ISP from Mordor has been haphazard this past week. Lovely images here as Lothiriel contemplates her future. And am glad she's happy about the match. To find oneself promised to someone unsuitable and unlovable by the individual wasn't unusual, after all. And it appears Eomer is indeed well matched.
Author's reply
No it wasn't unusual. But I like to think she's a sensible girl and realises her good fortune!LBJ
Larner · 1 June 2007 · Chapter 2: Lothiriel's Journal 2
Well, she does have a handful of thoughts and more to consider! Her dreams look to be fulfilled (as if we didn't know!), her hopes to meet the heroine who helped slay the Witch-king are to be granted as well, and she's going to go to Rohan! A most interesting look at this betrothal.
Author's reply
This one really is my most lighthearted look - up to now anyway! I took some ideas from the past Kings of England, who would often only have a painting - and a flattering one at that - on which to base their choice of Bride.LBJ
Larner · 1 June 2007 · Chapter 1: Lothiriel's Journal 1
Yes, she sounds a likely match for our somewhat brash yet loyal and canny King of Rohan; perhaps a little young and idealistic yet, but that will pass naturally.
Author's reply
She does have chance to grow because form her betrothal to her wedding is almost a year. But, anyway, she is good at hiding her inner fantasies,LBJ
Unheard Chime · 25 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Lothiriel's Journal 2
I really like your characterization of Lothiriel in this story. She seems like a sweet, capable young woman. I'm looking forward to reading more about her!
Author's reply
Well, I do try and make them all different and one who dreams about romance and adventure appeals to me. I imagine noblewomen could have had a boring life. Thanks for reviewing.LBJ
Bodkin · 24 May 2007 · Chapter 1: Lothiriel's Journal 1
I like the secret garden - that's a place Lothiriel will miss. And Anniel is a good - er - lady-in-waiting. She's down to earth enough to make sure that her charge has an awareness of the more practical sides of life. And actually, in that sort of society, Lothiriel would have a pretty good idea of what was going on - she would just be very carefully shielded from indulging in ... practical exposition. Aragorn - over 80 - yuck! But that handsome young King of Rohan ... she's got her thinking set the right way.
Author's reply
Yes, 80 must seem ancient. And even Anniel will warn her against experimenting.LBJ
Bodkin · 24 May 2007 · Chapter 0: Counting the Days 1
Edyth is onto a loser here. Eomer has (sensibly) decided to offer his heart where he must offer his hand. And it doesn't hurt that Lothiriel is a very desirable recipient of both!
Author's reply
Yes, I think he is pretty smitten and only has eyes for one.LBJ
Larner · 18 May 2007 · Chapter 0: Counting the Days 1
No question--totally besotted! Ah, what a scare! And now he writes trite nothings to the woman who has captured his imagination and heart! Alas, Eomer, you are lost, man!
Author's reply
A scare indeed, but I couldn't really do that to him. I quite like the thought of him being besotted!LBJ