My Drabbles from Tolkien Weekly by Mirkwoodmaiden
Lindelea · 26 February 2020 · Chapter 6: The Flames of Umbar
Oh! This says so much, in so few words. Very well done.
Author's reply
Lindelea! Thanks! "Heatwave" was the theme and I just kept thinking of Harad and southern Gondor and this was the result. I love writing drabbles. As you can see I am normally long-winded, Never use a word when three will do! But with a drabble you have to craft what you are saying carefully. I love it! Thanks! MM
Lindelea · 17 February 2020 · Chapter 5: Gazing at Sunlight
Another light-themed snippet. It is so nice to see both Faramir and Eowyn enjoying their reward.
Author's reply
All part of my literary mission, to write about those two being happy! MM.
Lindelea · 17 February 2020 · Chapter 4: The Lady's Light
Oh, yes! Lovely description. And a glimpse of Sam... how lovingly he must have planted that seed, and how his thoughts must have caressed the memory of the giver, considering his reverence for Elves.
Author's reply
So very true, he was truly the one who brought the Shire back to life with the gift from the Lady. I love writing drabbles, Little gems of writing. At least that is what I aim for! MM
Lindelea · 16 February 2020 · Chapter 3: A Moment in Imladris
Oh, this is lovely. I think I will leave off my reading here for the moment. It sets such a restful tone (and a dog is nudging my elbow, so there's that, too).
Author's reply
LOL! Yup! I'm lucky that my cat is currently distracted and not demanding petting! Glad you like the drabble. Keeping to the 100 word limit on this one was definitely a challenge! MM Author Reply: LOL! Yup! I'm lucky that my cat is currently distracted and not demanding petting! Glad you like the drabble. Keeping to the 100 word limit on this one was definitely a challenge! MM
Lindelea · 16 February 2020 · Chapter 2: A Misty Morning
How she must have missed the ocean! We live a couple hours' drive from a beach with high cliffs and dangerous pounding waves ("Never turn your back on the ocean"), though I have also swum off a southern beach with sloping sands and deceptively gentle waves (just before lifeguards shouted warnings of a riptide). What sort of beach do you imagine here?
Author's reply
I imagine a cooler coast. Something of a rocky coastline and the ocean stretching forever. Always breezy. that kind of cold breeze that blows through you and invigorates you. You always have a sweater handy and you can walk the beach for days! I live about a 2 1/2 hour drive from a beach like that. The Central California Coast. MM
Lindelea · 16 February 2020 · Chapter 1: Faltering Feet; Resolute Heart
Oh, yes. I have often pondered this journey. You've done a good job capturing its essence.
Author's reply
for the Frost Drabble this crossing was the first thing I thought of. Physical hardship and betrayal. Harsh combination. thanks for reviewing! MM
Ellynn · 16 February 2020 · Chapter 1: Faltering Feet; Resolute Heart
So Cold. No going back. Well done!
Author's reply
Thanks! That Crossing must have been miserable. Not only physical hardship but the betrayal that led towards it. Harsh. Thanks for reviewing! MM