Tiny Tales by shirebound
6336 · 5 June 2011 · Chapter 8: Childhood Lessons (Sam, Legolas)
It's a bit like teaching a child how to tie a bow, tieing the bunny ears together! Was Legolas tutor trying to scare him, balrogs indeed!? Huggs, LYnda
Author's reply
I suspect he was trying to pass on ancient knowledge. And then when the Fellowship actually saw a Balrog in Moria... what a shock that must have been to Legolas.
Antane · 24 April 2011 · Chapter 7: Ranger of the North (Aragorn, Pippin)
Such fun indeed, nice to see your little twist at the end. :) Happy Easter, my dear! Christ is risen! He is truly risen! God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Thank you, Antane. Glad you enjoyed the twist! Happy Easter to you.
Baggins Babe · 24 April 2011 · Chapter 7: Ranger of the North (Aragorn, Pippin)
How lovely to see Pippin honoured - and I really wish Halbarad had survived *sigh* I love these little tales of yours and always bounce to see a new one!
Author's reply
Thank you so much. I'm not able to write as much or as often as I once did, but it's a joy to share these wee scenes. I'm so happy you liked this. My heart will always soar to imagine the deeds of our beloved hobbits, canon or AU! I hope you're doing well, my friend, and are enjoying a lovely Spring.
Larner · 24 April 2011 · Chapter 7: Ranger of the North (Aragorn, Pippin)
Aha! So, if he'd survived the Pelennor, Halbarad would perhaps have been endangered by that troll, eh? Hurrah the more for our brave little Took!
Author's reply
What a joy to imagine all the "what if..." situations from the Professor's rich tale. Thank you for reading, my friend.
Andrea · 23 April 2011 · Chapter 7: Ranger of the North (Aragorn, Pippin)
Wow! Halbarad lives! And Pippin saved his life? I wished this would have happened. Thank you for this nice little story and happy Easter!
Author's reply
I love imagining little "what if" scenes like this. Yay for Halbarad and yay for Pippin! Happy Easter, my friend. Thank you for your kind words.
6336 · 23 April 2011 · Chapter 7: Ranger of the North (Aragorn, Pippin)
This is such a sweet little fic, I loved it the first time I read it! Huggs and Scrits, Lynda
Author's reply
Thank you, Lynda. You're so supportive. :)
Linda Hoyland · 27 March 2011 · Chapter 6: Something Unnatural (Frodo, Merry, Pippin, Sam)
Just delightful, I loved this and it made me smile! If only I could have seen them!
Author's reply
Thank you, Linda. The hobbits spent so much time in Rivendell, it's fun to imagine all the things they might have done and seen together.
Larner · 26 March 2011 · Chapter 6: Something Unnatural (Frodo, Merry, Pippin, Sam)
Bless the lot of them as they continue to conspire to see Frodo's burdens lightened by laughter. And I'm so glad that, in spite of his dedication to the project, Pippin is unwilling to act the fool before a beauteous lady. Heh! Thanks for the smiles granted.
Author's reply
It makes me very happy to write something that brings smiles. I'm so glad you enjoyed this wee scene.
Larner · 26 March 2011 · Chapter 5: A Letter from Pippin
Oh, I can SO see this letter being written! And I suspect the friendship gift is as welcome as the sentiments so well expressed!
Author's reply
I love imagining Gloin receiving this letter and feeling fatherly pride and joy.
Estelcontar · 26 March 2011 · Chapter 6: Something Unnatural (Frodo, Merry, Pippin, Sam)
As I told you already this is a most charming and delicious tiny tale which brought a broad smile to my face.
Author's reply
You're so dear to comment again. I'm very happy to write anything that brings a smile or laugh to anyone. *hugs*
cookiefleck · 26 March 2011 · Chapter 6: Something Unnatural (Frodo, Merry, Pippin, Sam)
What an imaginative use of the prompt! Very amusing images are now dancing in my mind!
Author's reply
Yay, I'm glad. Thank you! Hobbits make me very happy.
Grey Wonderer · 26 March 2011 · Chapter 5: A Letter from Pippin
While I was here, I gave this one another read. I just love this letter and the thought behind it. I can just imagine how very proud Gloin must have been when he read it and I can see him sharing it with his close friends.
Author's reply
Thank you, my friend! We're so lucky to be able to share our delight with these characters. Dear Gloin beaming away, and bragging to his cousins and friends... love it.
Grey Wonderer · 26 March 2011 · Chapter 6: Something Unnatural (Frodo, Merry, Pippin, Sam)
I still love the image of long-suffering Merry as he allows this in the hopes of bringing a smile to Frodo's face. Such a darling story!
Author's reply
Thank you, I really appreciate you commenting again. Our dear hobbits!
Andrea · 26 March 2011 · Chapter 6: Something Unnatural (Frodo, Merry, Pippin, Sam)
“It’s not natural for hobbit hair, and that’s a fact,” Sam declared. Indeed! But if it helped to cheer up Frodo, it was worth it :-) And did a young hobbit fall in love with the Lady Arwen?
Author's reply
It sure was worth it, and no mistake. :) When I read this line in FOTR, I thought it would be natural to write at least a few of the hobbits as being a bit star-struck around Arwen: "Such loveliness in living thing Frodo had never seen before nor imagined in his mind; and he was both surprised and abashed to find that he had a seat at Elrond's table among all these folk so high and fair."
6336 · 26 March 2011 · Chapter 6: Something Unnatural (Frodo, Merry, Pippin, Sam)
Oh, I can just see this, no, Hobbit curls are not meant to part in the middle. I wouldn't mind seeing Pippen clomping around in Striders boots though, and no, Arwen does not need to see him! Huggs and Scrits, Lynda
Author's reply
Hobbits need their curls to be hobbits! It's fun to imagine them clowning around for Frodo's sake.
eiluj · 26 March 2011 · Chapter 6: Something Unnatural (Frodo, Merry, Pippin, Sam)
Poor Merry! But it's just another illustration that no sacrifice is too great if it helps Frodo.... I've actually been re-reading "By Chance or Purpose" (as I probably do once every year or two, it being one of the best fanfics of all time), so I do remember Pip going all starry-eyed at the mere thought of Arwen; the clomping boots will be a sacrifice indeed. But what sacrifice will Sam have to make? Oddly, contemplating poor Merry, I got a mental picture of Alfalfa from "The Little Rascals" -- well, his hair, anyway; Alfalfa certainly doesn't look like a hobbit. [Hated that series as a child....]
Author's reply
I hope poor Merry didn't look as comical as Alfalfa! What a fun thing to remember. I'm always happy to hear that folks are re-reading older stories. I was so proud of "By Chance or Purpose". *beams and hugs you*
harrowcat · 9 March 2011 · Chapter 5: A Letter from Pippin
What a lovely letter that would be to receive.
Author's reply
Thank you. It's fun to imagine Pippin writing it and Gloin receiving it.
Andrea · 8 March 2011 · Chapter 5: A Letter from Pippin
Wow, Pippin knows how to write a formal letter! I'm impressed. But he wouldn't be Pippin if he hadn't added an informal postscript :-) I'm sure they will enjoy the Longbottom Leaf!
Author's reply
Thank you. I tried to show a balance between the serious nature of this letter and Pip's natural Tookish exuberance. :)
Antane · 8 March 2011 · Chapter 5: A Letter from Pippin
I love this letter, formal as one would expect from the future Thain but also full of respect and admiration for his friend and the warmest is the P.S. - very Pippin like at the end. Going to be taking my usual Lenten fast from hobbity reading so look forward to catching up after Easter! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Thank you for reading, Antane. I can imagine Gimli blustering with equal parts embarrassment and pleasure if he found out about this letter.
Lindelea · 8 March 2011 · Chapter 4: Dream Come True (Aragorn, Arwen, the hobbits)
Oh, this one gave me shivers. Happy ones.
Author's reply
That makes me happy. Thank you.
Lindelea · 8 March 2011 · Chapter 5: A Letter from Pippin
"Truants"!! love it! thanks for the smile. (Lin, who saw this on LJ yesterday but couldn't resist re-reading this morning)
Author's reply
Thank you, Lin! I love when Gimli calls Merry and Pippin "woolly-footed and wool-pated truants" in the book. :)
GamgeeFest · 6 March 2011 · Chapter 4: Dream Come True (Aragorn, Arwen, the hobbits)
These tiny tales are adorable! Full of such love and caring. (I'm sure Faramir will be grateful to Sam teaching Eowyn how to cook!)
Author's reply
Thank you very much. It's very difficult to find time for writing a full story at the moment, but I can manage a drabble now and then. :)
Linda Hoyland · 27 February 2011 · Chapter 4: Dream Come True (Aragorn, Arwen, the hobbits)
I just loved these! You write such gorgeous Aragorn and Hobbit pieces,every one a treat!
Author's reply
Awww, thank you! That makes me so happy.
6336 · 27 February 2011 · Chapter 1: Conspiracy (Aragorn and Sam)
Loved these little snippits when I read them on your LJ, it is so nice to have them all together here. Huggs and Scrits, Lynda
Author's reply
Thank you, Lynda. :)
harrowcat · 27 February 2011 · Chapter 2: Concern (Aragorn and the hobbits)
Perfect fun for Halloween. I think that I read somewhere that spiderwebs used to be used as a kind of plaster so perhaps they ought to have brought Aragorn the evidence! *grin*
Author's reply
Those were fun prompts to use, and of course I had to involve hobbits. :)