This is a birthday fic for Carole, aka abby_normal, aka who knows who else. I almost forgot to post it over here! (We need more Merry fic!)

Please click on the link below for Strong Spirits -- in which Frodo and Merry discover that some spirits are stronger when combined. (Warning: Definitely NC-17 in a couple of places.)

There are obvious "tips of the hat" to Carole's fics included in the story, mostly for her enjoyment, but also for those who know her work.

Although it is on the site, I offer again, my sincerest appreciation to my beta gottafilk without whom the darn thing just wouldn't have gotten DONE!! MWAH.

This is an LOTR fanfic I wrote as a school assignment for my British Literature class last fall. Our assignment was to write a one page (*ahem* Yeah, I went a tad bit over that *cough*) story illustrating a common aphorism or saying. As I love to jump at the chance to do anything hobbit-related, I decided to have fun with the assignment. Choosing the aphorism "a job worth doing is worth doing well", I created this little story.

Title: Quintessential Took
Rating: G
Word Count: 2,053
Fandom: The Lord of the Rings
Characters: Merry and Pippin
Disclaimer: Sadly, I don't own these charming characters (if ever I tell you otherwise, kindly do me the favor of not believing me). The characters Merry and Pippin (as well as Diamond and Estella), Middle Earth, and The Lord of the Rings series belong to Professor J.R.R. Tolkien. I'm merely borrowing them for my own personal fun...I promise to return them intact to their creator :)
Author's Note: This story is post-Quest and takes place in 1426 (by Shire Reckoning). Both lads are staying at the Hall for the Yule festivities. Merry is 44 and Pippin is 36 (or 28 and 23 in Man years). Also, a special thank you to Marigold for beta'ing this for me *hugs*

( Pippin stares at me as though I have just asked him what one calls those white puffy things that float in the sky. )

Hello! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Deb, or PipMer. I am a new member, being a huge Merry fan. I love BOTH Merry and Pippin. I am new to the LoTR fanfic community, although I have been a huge fan of LoTR since I was 12. I am also a new author who is just starting to try her hand at writing, and hope that I can compare with some of the wonderful writers I have already encountered.

I do have a six chapter story I'd like to post the link to here. It's about Merry's emotional journey as he physically journeys to an injured Pippin's side after the battle at the Black Gate. If someone can tell me how to re-name their links so that instead of being the address, it's the story's title, it would be much appreciated. Anyway, here it is, and I hope you enjoy.

Title: If You Should Die Before I Wake
Rating: PG
Summary: After the battle at the Black Gate, Merry receives word of Pippin's condition. Despair and hope battle for Merry's spirit as he journeys to Pippin's side.

Link: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5171

This is my entry for the "Snow" challenge. Please allow me to say that I haven't written a fic in at least two years, so I hope that it passes muster. :)

Title: Waiting
Author: allied_biscuit
Rating: G
Word Count: 1,448
Warnings: None
Summary: A new cousin has come, but a sick Merry hasn't been allowed to see him...

( Well, perhaps it wasn’t so dramatic as being banished, Merry thought, coughing again, but he did feel quite excluded. )

Just popping in to remind everyone of the upcoming deadline for the "Snow" challenge. I'd planned to remind everyone on Monday, one week prior, but I was occupied with the final from Hell. Sorry, everyone!

December 18: I'd love to see what gets posted!

As was brought to my attention (thanks, alassenya!), the deadline for the _kalimac_ Snow challenge will be two weeks from now, on DECEMBER 18.

Good luck! I look forward to seeing what we can create!

Hello, my fellow Merry-minded folk! I am allied_biscuit, the newest co-mod of _kalimac_. I confess to being something of a lurker in the past, but that's all about to change!

As blackbird_song noted earlier last week, this community is not terribly active, so I'd like to change that by hopefully doing weekly or monthly challenges. I may not always participate, as I'm currently a college senior with applications, internships, and finals to deal with, but I'd love to see what you guys can create!

Since I'm currently surrounded by the stuff, and am not terribly imaginative at the moment, the first challenge is: Snow. Serious or fluffy, slash or het (or gen), long or short, let's see what we can do!

Also, should any problems or questions ever arise, please don't hesitate to contact me, through talktosheryl@gmail.com.

Thank you!

...but I seem to have been given the task, without having been asked or given any prior notification that this might occur, of maintaining this community. The fact is, I hadn't counted on being handed another community to manage, and I don't have much in the way of time.

More to the point, though, is that this community does not seem to be terribly active. Since this is a basic account, I cannot make a poll to find out whether or not the members and watchers wish to have it continue. I am asking, therefore, for comments on the following:

1. Should this community continue, or should it be deleted?

2. Would you be willing to act as its mod/maintainer, or as co-mod/maintainer?

While I am maintaining radio silence on LJ in general for a few days, I'll be answering comments on this post, as I take my newly formed obligation to you all quite seriously.

E.T.A.: thuri has graciously offered to return to this community as co-mod, for which she has my undying gratitude. Since she and the very capable allied_biscuit will be at the helm, I shall no longer be a community maintainer, but will be a much happier member of the group. *slides into nice, warm mudbath and sips hot rum toddy*


Catherine

TITLE: In the Shire Reckoning: 1420 -- Deserters We are Called
AUTHOR: thuri
FANDOM: LOTR FPS
PAIRING: implied past Frodo/Merry and current Merry/Pippin
RATING: Not terribly happy, as it's post quest
NOTES: Thanks to blackbird_song for the beta. Written for the 2lineschallenge.

( Deserters we are called )

Title: In the Shire Reckoning: 1420
Author: thuri
Author's Email: Thuri (at) ThuriWeaver (dot) com
Website: http://www.thuriweaver.com
Pairing(s): Merry/Pippin, previous Frodo/Sam implied
Rating: PG
Summary: Sam gets married
Disclaimer: I don't own these characters. I didn't come up with them. Don't sue me, I have no money.
Warning: none
Authors Note: I forgot I wrote this! It was a present for sunhawkaerie I remember that, but I don't remember why. So! Here ya' go, Sun, only a few years late.


(1420: The Great Year of Plenty)