Middle Earth News

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• tolkien100 (drabbles) updates:

On A Sunny Day In Bag End by lanthirel

The Delight Of Texture by lanthirel

• tolkien_weekly (drabbles) updates:

Silent Stories by ribby

Re-clothed, Renewed by kortirion

A Late Answer by kortirion

Good-Luck Charm by ribby

faramir_fics updates:

Lingering Shadow, 1/2 by hpshireling
(Rated G, A face for the past haunts Faramir and threatens his newly found happiness.)

• wee_hobbits update by co-mod lily_the_hobbit:

A Mother's Work: Belladonna by dreamflower02
(G, Bilbo's Took cousin Siggy has a rather eventful visit at Bag End.)

• hobbit_art updates:

A Little Time by wolfwalker47
(Rated PG-13, Frodo/Sam)

Mother by wolfwalker47
(Rated G, Frodo & Primula)

• Links from mews1945:

shirebound A mystery for the Waymeet Whodunnit challenge. Scamp finds a mysterious object that sets Frodo and young Sam's imaginations working overtime. The Six-fingered Glove Mystery

linwesingollo A visit from Aunt Dora Baggins precipitates the discovery of a missing bottle and the solving of a mystery. Frodo and Sam. Gamgee and the Clue In the Cobweb.

slightlytookish A Fellowship fic, set on Caradharas. Boromir finds a way to comfort the hobbits. Shelter From the Storm.

baranduin A new fic about Elanor and Sam. Elanor creates a tradition to comfort her father. Rating G. Elanor of Westmarch: Making Tradition: For Frodo

• via metafandom:

dodger_winslow

mecurtin

Contact phyncke at jhfink@sbcglobal.net if you
are interested or to ask questions.

estelanui

Today's BOOK question contributed by elanorgardner:

frodobaggins_88

grimnir1

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athelingas updates:

dying_sacrifice

tolkien_weekly (drabbles) updates:

ribby

ribby

kortirion

kortirion

silwritersguild updates:

phyncke

wee_hobbits update by co-mod lily_the_hobbit:

ceshaughnessy

sons_of_gondor updates from co-mod., caras_galadhon:
Friday, May 2 through Friday, May 9 inclusive.

Drafty by ribby
(Aragorn/Boromir; PG; Boromir's lacings are a little strained...)

April: Personification by caras_galadhon
(Viggo/Bean; PG; April brings Viggo a solitude of sorts.)

Arwen (Aragorn/Boromir) Drabble by were_lemur
(Arwen [Aragorn/Boromir]; NC-17; Arwen wonders what they do together.)

Manipulation: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5 by mooms and govi20
(Sharpe/Viggo, Sharpe/Harper; NC-17; Sharpe and Harper are sent out on a mission; Viggo has a very rough time.)

Breathing in Space: Chapter 5 - Convergence by foxrafer
(Sean/Viggo; PG; Once upon a time, Sean and Viggo were both assigned to the Enterprise-D.)

Silent Stories by ribby
(Aragorn; G; Cloth carried silent stories of its own.)

While these are the LotR FPF and RPF fics that have been posted to sons_of_gondor this week, the mods would like to remind everyone that the comm also carries other FPF/RPF featuring the Gondorian actors in non-LotR roles.

lotrips updates:

lotr_fic_recs update:

Just a reminder. We are doing a fic rec challenge we haven't done before. (You would think after THIS many years, we would have done them all, but NO! There are many more to do!!)

Fans of Viggo Mortensen and Sean Bean, come on over to lotr_fic_recs and recommend a good story that focuses on a relationship between Viggo Mortensen and Sean Bean. Recommend as many as you like, as often as you like.

The challenge entry is over here.

Thanks!

From wordsontongue:

Do you enjoy letting your imagination run away with you when thinking of these two men? Does discovering a new VigBean fic make your heart race with excitement? Then be sure and join us for our first annual VigBean fic exchange, Your Words on My Tongue. You'll have the opportunity to write for one of your fellow Viggo/Sean lovers and you'll get a great story in return.

You can write anything from drabbles to multi-chapter fics, so conjure up pictures of protective and loving fathers, loyal friends, and delicious men and join in the fun.

For more information, visit wordsontongue.

From mefas:

From slashy_oscars:

From lotr_spotlight:

From lotr_lims:

hobbit_art updates:

The Day Off (Frodo/Sam; PG-13) by wolfwalker47

From read_lotr_group:

From lotrips_finders:

cocomouse123

carolanne2007

From estelanui:

girlofring

namarielorien

belegcuthalion

blackbird_song

capra_maritimus

helenllama

addie71

graymouse

mistry89

tackerama

HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY, llinos and aina_baggins!

From grimnir1:

There will be dragons patrolling the field and, no doubt, serving as targets for those who wish to emulate Bard’s defeat of Smaug with the Bowmen of Swanshurst. Other attractions include a falconry display, rope and food historians and in the Mill café there is an exhibition by Bob Blackham (author of The Roots of Tolkien’s Middle-Earth) of Postcards from The Shire. Middle-earth Weekend 2008 will be held at Sarehole Mill and Recreation Ground, Cole Bank Road, Hall Green, Birmingham on May 17 & 18, 2008. Thanks to our friend Ian from the Tolkien Society for news about the event! Read More

TORN Goes Radio! "To Be Continued" Segment This Weekend
Last month we reported that TheOneRing.net would be providing a bi-monthly segment on the radio show ‘To Be Continued…’ with Sohaib and Stuart (Check out the audio from last weekend). This weekend we will be discussing a new LOTR themed video game on the horizon, stay tuned for more info!

There were a lot of great calls and great questions - join us Sunday, May 11th on ‘To Be Continued…’ with Sohaib and Stuart airs on WNJC 1360 AM, Philadephia from 7:30-8:30pm ET. (Parental Notice - The content on this station before and after this show is not necessarily appropriate for all ages.) [Click Here] [Live Stream] Chat while the show is on in Barlimans! [Live Chat]

Comic-Con Update: Bakshi and Howe added as Special Guest
The list of reasons to attend this year’s Comic-Con just keeps growing. Message board members deej and MrCere point out that both Ralph Bakshi and John Howe have recently been added to the Comic-Con 2008 Special Guest List. The 39th annual Comic-Con will be held July 24-27 at the San Diego Convention Center. It sold out last year, so be sure to get your membership soon if you plan to be there in July! Follow the Special Guest List Here.

Frodo Fest to be held September 19-20
Liza sends in this announcement: Community Library in Salem, WI will be hosting a 2-day event celebrating Tolkien’s Ring Trilogy, September 19-20, 2008. Called Frodo Fest, this free event will feature live bands, lembas bread tasting, art, classes in how to speak Elvish, and more. For additional information contact Liza Gilbert at lgilbert@community.lib.wi.us. Read More

Oxonmoooooot 2008!
Our friend Ian at the Tolkien Society writes in that this year, Oxonmoot is longer! Oxonmoot has been extended one day and will run from Thursday, September 25th to Sunday, September 28th. Oxonmoot: or a Moot in Oxford is a long-running weekend event and features a number of activities including an art show, sales room, hospitality room, two days of events and the party on the Saturday evening in the “Harry Potter” dining hall. On Sunday morning there will be the remembrance ceremony, Enyalië, at Professor Tolkien’s grave in Wolvercote Cemetery. For booking enquiries, email bookings@tolkiensociety.org, and those interested in giving a paper can email osc.dte@tolkiensociety.org. Read More

Christopher Lee puts his Stamp in British History
According to the Times Online, Christopher Lee will make British History next month when he becomes one of the first living non-royals to be portrayed on a British stamp:

Thanks to message board member diedye for the scoop. Read More

From Lord of the Rings Online: The Shadows of Angmar:
Exploring Middle-earth: Girdley Island.
Settled in the midst of the Brandywine River lies the small but steep Girdley Island , a popular excursion spot for Brandybucks on holiday. This tall island cannot be missed by those interested in taking a small break or looking for a scenic fishing spot while travelling the course of the Brandywine River .

COMMUNITY NEWS:

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* athelingas updates:
Ancient Malice chapter two (Legolas/Aragorn; rated R) by lilli_lucy

CHALLENGES/WORKSHOPS/AWARDS:
From lily_the_hobbit/wee_hobbits:
In every young hobbit’s life there comes a time when the obvious signs of early childhood begin to fade This month’s challenge, therefore, shall be teeth. Tell us about your hobbit’s first teeth coming loose – or maybe his last. Is there a custom that goes along with losing teeth? Let us see your wee one’s tooth gaps and the pride of their parents or the amazed looks of their friends.

We would really love it if you participated in this challenge, but please remember that the community challenges are always optional, so please continue posting your other wee!hobbit stories here as well. :)

* The current weekly challenge at tolkien_weekly is Cloth.

FIC/ART NEWS:
From lily_the_hobbit:
lily_the_hobbit has uploaded her story When Trouble Came
PG, Shortly after Frodo and his friends left the Shire Black Riders attacked Crickhollow, but that was only the beginning of the Saradoc’s worries. Before long the Master and all of Buckland face troubles far worse.)

Links From Mews:
luthien23 posted a watercolor painting of Frodo and Sam. Friend of Friends.

igraine1419 posted a Frodo/Sam fic. Rating: NC 17, The Old Ways.

shirebound posted a first chapter of a new Cormallen story. Aragorn falls ill at Cormallen, which Éomer feels must be kept a secret. But there is more to this illness than meets the eye, as Frodo discovers. Rating: G. Keep Him Secret, Keep Him Safe, part 1

Thanks, Mews!

DISCUSSIONS OF INTEREST:

* Via metafandom:
abyssinia4077: Meta: The role human history plays in our stories
What can we do as storytellers to deal as respectfully as possible with cultures and historical events?

amireal: Your LJ and You
So you've woken up and your post has received 100+ comments over night or you have just spent the day arguing and arguing and arguing. WHAT NOW? Well, let's go over your LJ options.

CLASSIFIED:

From Dreaming Spires:

Tolkien Characters from all Ages... Dreaming Spires is renovated, revamped, re-tooled and ready to play. ( All eras, Tolkien-based RPG opening now... )

Elves, mortals, hobbits, villains, Tolkien-related creatures, original characters please apply!

Contact phyncke at jhfink@sbcglobal.net if you are interested or to ask questions.

From estelanui:

el_esteleth

tackerama

sila_lumenn

sue_denimme

Today's MOVIE question contributed by empy:

grimnir1

middleearthnews

Note from the Mods: We would like to invite the moderators of other fandom communities to become ‘reporters’ or ‘scouts’ for middleearthnews. All we ask is that you send us formatted updates on your own communities for posting here.

tolkien100 (drabbles) updates:

• Late For Adventure And Dinner by lanthirel

• On A Sunny Day In Bag End by lanthirel

• The Delight Of Texture by lanthirel

tolkien_weekly (drabbles) updates:

• Drafty by ribby

• Trilogy by baranduin

• Another Lace by kortirion

lotr_fic_recs update:

Wow!! Our FIRST RPS rec that we can publish in MEN! WHEE!!!!

This is a fic rec challenge we haven’t done before. You would think after THIS many years, we would have done them all, but NO! There are many more to do!!

All you fans of Viggo Mortensen and Sean Bean</b>, come on over to lotr_fic_recs and recommend a good story that focuses on a relationship between Viggo Mortensen and Sean Bean. Recommend as many as you like, as often as you like

The challenge entry is over here.

Thanks!

faramir_fics:

mews1945

• honeyandvinegar A gift ficlet for Claudia. Frodo and Aragorn in Bree. The Lonely Me

• mechtild posted pictures of several beautiful classical paintings that could easily have been studies of Frodo himself. Admire them here: "Morpheus and Iris" by Pierre-Narcisse Guérin, and Aurora and Cephalus by Guérin.

• lbilover A F/S drabble. Sam has heard other lads talk. Bitter.

• bagma A Frodo/Sam drabble. Sam likes buttercups. Buttercups.

• lijahlover A Legolas/Aragorn ficlet. Sleeping Beauty

• baranduin A trio of drabbles about Frodo and Bilbo and shared experiences. Trilogy

• claudia603 A Valinor ficlet. Frodo spends a magical afternoon with Gildor. The Language of Waves

estelanui

Today's BOOK question contributed by elanorgardner:

estelanui