In the Mind's Eye by shirebound
PSW · 27 August 2022 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
I always liked this one. :-) Well done, and thx!
Author's reply
Thank you so much for your comment, which I discovered serendipitously! (Review notifications at this site have not been sent out for some time.) This story always pleased me greatly. :)
PSW · 11 November 2015 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
Ooo...this was a good one too! What a plot idea! I very much enjoyed both the story and all the characters in their respective roles -- just the right cast. And very nice job w Arwen, I'm always interested to see how people write her, as we don't see much of her in the books. I want some apple cake now... :-P Thanks for writing!
Author's reply
Your reviews are so lovely, thank you.
PSW · 11 November 2015 · Chapter 6: The Warning
Wow. If even a day's worth of hobbit chatter can't distract it, they're in real trouble... ;-) So yeah, this is bad. Looking forward to seeing where it goes!
Author's reply
Thank you so much for reading!
Teresa · 16 April 2014 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
A most excellent story! I enjoyed it very much, and felt that your portrays were spot on for everyone! In particular, the deepening of the bond between Aragorn and Arwen was very well done; and it also made me think of Aragorn's future battle with Sauron over the palantir....... how this experience could have given him some insight in how to combat a mental invasion. Many thanks for posting this! :)
Author's reply
Thank you, Teresa. This was a challenging tale, but a very satisfying one. I'm very happy you enjoyed it.
Baggins Babe · 10 July 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
Love these last few chapters - Arwen helping to pull Aragorn back was wonderful and we all like a little delirious Strider, don't we? :-) Great story, as usual, and love Aragorn and the hobbits demolishing Rivendell's food supplies!
Author's reply
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate you reading and commenting, especially wih internet challenges. Isn't there something wonderful about the hobbits interacting with their dear friend Strider, especially when it comes to food or comfort?
Grey Wonderer · 20 June 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
I'm am very glad that you have stayed in the fandom and kept writing for 10 years. You were one of the first people to welcome me into the fandom and I will always be grateful for that friendship. I loved the way the hobbits fussed over Aragorn. I also liked how bossy Merry was in this part and dear Sam, always being right when it comes to practical matters! This was a lovely fiction. I hope you will continue to write many more.
Author's reply
Finding this fandom, my good friends, and discovering that I had stories to tell truly changed my life. Here's to 10 more years! *clinks glass with you* Thank you for your lovely review, and much-appreciated support.
Grey Wonderer · 20 June 2012 · Chapter 11: A Soft Summer Day
This was a lovely chapter. It started out so tense and with such love from Arwen and I like the way you ended it on a humorous note with the apple cake and the hobbits. Bravo!
Author's reply
Thank you! Anytime hobbits can lighten a mood (even when not physically present), it's a joy.
Estelcontar · 12 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
I finally managed to read your final chapter almost one week after I expected to. It was worth the wait. What a warm and delightful ending to a wonderful story. Ending it with the mention of how Aragorn and Arwen's bonding had been strengthened through his ordeal was perfect for me. It was such a perfect ending that it made me want to read the whole story again at one bout, and that is what I mean to do.
Author's reply
Thank you, my friend. It gives me such pleasure to write a warm and peaceful ending to stories! I truly had no idea how the story would end until I was halfway finished with this last chapter.
Gentle Hobbit · 10 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
Ahh... I did so enjoy this, even though it took me forever to sit down and read it! I loved your mix of gravity and lightness at the end, with the hobbits, the elves and Gandalf mingling in their intentions to keep Aragorn on his path of healing. And how unusual it is to read a story from you that did not feature Frodo! And yet I still enjoyed it very much. Your deft touch with speech and characterizations shone through even in this unusual story.
Author's reply
Thank you so much, my friend, and bless our hobbits for bringing lightness into every dark place.
Gentle Hobbit · 10 May 2012 · Chapter 9: The Eye
And thus is the power of the Maia revealed! Wow. "Thunderbolts and lightning, very, very frightning!" As irreverent as that quotation might be, it is what's running through my mind after that chapter. And after the tension of the confrontation, the sound of the birds beginning their song once more was so reassuring! Thank you for including that detail.
Author's reply
Thank you for letting me know which details are memorable for you. I really appreciate that.
Gentle Hobbit · 10 May 2012 · Chapter 7: The Plan
Crumbs... The tension is climbing! Now both Aragorn and Frodo are in danger! I wouldn't want to be in Gandalf's position. On the other hand, as Maia, he has knowledge, skills and powers we can't understand... thank goodness!
Author's reply
It's fascinating to delve more deeply into that which our beloved characters are capable, if the situation arises to test them.
Gentle Hobbit · 10 May 2012 · Chapter 6: The Warning
Yikes! You seem to have a talent for creepy, malevolent presences... not something I would have expected from you! Poor Gandalf. What a horrid place to be in!
Author's reply
The greater the evil, the greater the force of friendship must be to rally to overcome it!
gentlehobbit · 10 May 2012 · Chapter 3: Rivendell
I love how the sweetness and light of the Valley grew as the hobbits journeyed deeper in, and how at last the singing, relief and sleepiness gently overcame them.
Author's reply
Thank you. I never tire of imagining things from a hobbit's POV.
Fiondil · 10 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
I actually read this a couple of days ago but this is the first time I've felt strong enough to leave a review. A lovely resolution to the story, Shirebound. I'm afraid I can't think of anything else to say about it, except that I enjoyed every chapter and hope to see something else from you someday soon. Thanks for sharing.
Author's reply
I'm so happy you're beginning to feel better. *gentle hugs* Thank you for your kind comments. I'm delighted that you enjoyed the story.
Layne · 10 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
And what a wonderful ending to a wonderful story that was *happy sigh* Thank you so much for writing this beautiful story, Janet. Love it from start to finish. And congrats on the ten wonderful years of fanfic writing *hugshugshugs*
Author's reply
Thank you. It warms my heart to know that you enjoyed this story, and its ending. Ten years, I can't believe it! What an amazing Adventure it's been. *hugs you right back*
Ellynn · 9 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
Wonderful end! :) Thanks for this great story.
Author's reply
Thank you! :)
obsidianj · 8 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
I love this story. The idea of the Nazgul slipping into Aragorn's mind as spy was nasty. Luckily, Aragorn has good and powerful friends that could fix this mess without killing him.
Author's reply
I'm happy you enjoyed this story. It was a strange little idea that just demanded to be written!
Andrea · 8 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
“If the only residual effect of my misadventure is being hungry as a hobbit for a time,” Aragorn said, “I suppose I can endure it." LOL!!! There are worse things indeed! Great ending, shirebound. I liked this story very much. And happy Anniversary! I'm glad about the Internet for it led me the way to you and your beautiful stories :-) (The first review I ever wrote was to one of your stories.)
Author's reply
Thank you, Andrea. I feel as if I've known you forever! It's always such a joy to know that you're reading and enjoying the stories.
Agape4Gondor · 7 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
First -- congratulations. Ten years are too short a time... I'm looking forward to at least another ten. Second -- this was an imaginative and well-written tale. Though I have been writing tales of Men for a long time, I have never ceased to be in love with Sam's values. You write them so well. I can see the Shire, even when they're not there.I particularly loved Sam and Frodo in this tale. I have heard rumors that Arwen was able to 'be' with Aragorn as he traveled on the Quest. The last two chapters make it seem quite plausible that these two were connected more than we might have first thought. Bravo. Well done. Looking forward to the next tale from your prolific mind.
Author's reply
Thank you! I appreciate your kind comments very much. Ten years, it's amazing! I'm grateful to have been able to come up with original story ideas for so long. Bless the Professor for giving us this tidbit from ROTK: Arwen remained in Rivendell, and when Aragorn was abroad, from afar she watched over him in thought. A brief passage like that opens the door to so many possibilities!
Linda Hoyland · 7 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
This has been a lovely story and I'm sorry to see it end. I especially enjoyed your Aragorn and Arwen scenes. Congratulations on 10 years of writing and wishing you many more.
Author's reply
Thank you very much! :)
Larner · 7 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
Well, being as hungry as a Hobbit isn't a bad thing to be! And love the ending, with Arwen realizing their bond is now strengthened after the Hobbits are issuing orders regarding his resting! Yes, I can see all of this! Good to see this complete. But I always love your stories.
Author's reply
Thank you. I'm glad this rings true, and that you enjoyed the story.
Lily Baggins · 7 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
Oh, anytime Aragorn is about to fall on his face, that is awesome!!! I have to admit I did adore his shakiness here. And good grief---going on patrol so soon after being so ill? Yes, sounds just like Aragorn. The hobbits are simply adorable, as always. I sure wish I had them here to look after me. *sighs* I so enjoyed them commanding Aragorn to rest and take it easy... better not mess with those hobbits when they mean business! And of course, I really enjoyed Glorfindel in this story and am so glad he made a reappearance---it tied the story up so nicely. And sleeping Aragorn... what a nice picture. :) I'm sorry to see the story come to an end, but it's been a lovely journey. Happy 10th Fic Anniversary!!! I'm afraid I didn't keep track of mine... I think it was in February. I wish I had, now. However, my 10th LJ anniversary is coming up and it's hard to believe that many years have passed. Wow. Here's to many more years! *raises a piece of lembas and a glass of miruvor*
Author's reply
*shares lembas with you and clinks glass* Thank you, Lily. Aragorn's weakness was one last gift for you. I really loved writing this story, and the fact that you enjoyed it is the icing on the seedcake. :) You're one of my earliest inspirations for h/c fic, and I'm so glad we're both still inspired by it all.
lavendertook · 6 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
I love the hobbits taking over Aragorn's healing like so many little Jewish mothers. (-: And their tact--"you don't look too bad considering"--ahahaha! That was a great lead in for setting up Arwen's dream connecting with Aragorn for the movieverse. Great story, my friend!
Author's reply
I love it when the hobbits can be caregivers for their dear friends. They have their own special 'magic'. Thank you for your lovely comments. I had a wonderful time writing this story.
Estelcontar · 6 May 2012 · Chapter 11: A Soft Summer Day
It was great to get back and find chapter 11 waiting to be read. And what a wonderful chapter too. It was a wonderful idea to make the strength of Arwen & Aragorn's love to be responsible for restoring him to health, and to have Arwen guiding him back to safety. And the last line was absolutely delightful!
Author's reply
*grins* I do love that last line! Hobbits make everything better. Love is the greatest force in the Universe, and no mistake.
lbilover · 6 May 2012 · Chapter 12: The Road Ahead
Aww, what a hobbity and happy ending, full of cccccccc and no h at all!! Thanks for this marvelously imaginative story. AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! I'm so glad you're still loving and posting fics about our dear hobbits after 10 years!! Here's to 10 more at least!! *toasts you*
Author's reply
Yay for hobbits, happy endings, and ccccccccccc! Thank you for that wonderful and hopeful toast. *clinks glass with you* I hope we're both loving and creating in this world for as long as Eagles fly and hobbits live joyously in the West.