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Spooky: The Sixth Day of Spooky
Oct. 31st, 2011 06:20 pmThe official "Six Days of Spooky" over at ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
spooky_arda is on hiatus this year, so this is an unofficial effort.
Title: No title yet
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Characters: OCs (hobbits and Men)
( Part 6 )
spooky_arda is on hiatus this year, so this is an unofficial effort.Title: No title yet
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Characters: OCs (hobbits and Men)
( Part 6 )
Spooky: The Fifth Day of Spooky
Oct. 30th, 2011 09:12 pmThe official "Six Days of Spooky" over at spooky_arda is on hiatus this year, so this is an unofficial effort.
Title: No title yet
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Characters: OCs (hobbits and Men)
( Part 5 )
spooky_arda is on hiatus this year, so this is an unofficial effort.Title: No title yet
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Characters: OCs (hobbits and Men)
( Part 5 )
Spooky: The Fourth Day of Spooky
Oct. 28th, 2011 08:10 pmThe official "Six Days of Spooky" over at spooky_arda is on hiatus this year, so this is an unofficial effort.
Title: No title yet
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Characters: OCs (hobbits and Men)
( Part 4 )
spooky_arda is on hiatus this year, so this is an unofficial effort.Title: No title yet
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Characters: OCs (hobbits and Men)
( Part 4 )
Spooky: The Third Day of Spooky
Oct. 27th, 2011 08:40 pmThe official "Six Days of Spooky" over at spooky_arda is on hiatus this year, so this is an unofficial effort.
Title: No title yet
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Characters: OCs (hobbits and Men)
( Part 3 )
spooky_arda is on hiatus this year, so this is an unofficial effort.Title: No title yet
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Characters: OCs (hobbits and Men)
( Part 3 )
Spooky: The Second Day of Spooky
Oct. 26th, 2011 07:48 pmThe official "Six Days of Spooky" over at spooky_arda is on hiatus this year, so this is an unofficial effort.
Title: No title yet
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Characters: OCs (hobbits and Men)
( Part 2 )
spooky_arda is on hiatus this year, so this is an unofficial effort.Title: No title yet
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Characters: OCs (hobbits and Men)
( Part 2 )
Spooky: The First Day of Spooky
Oct. 25th, 2011 06:58 pmThe official "Six Days of Spooky" over at spooky_arda is on hiatus this year, so this is an unofficial effort.
Title: No title yet
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Characters: OCs (hobbits and Men)
( Part 1 )
spooky_arda is on hiatus this year, so this is an unofficial effort.Title: No title yet
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Characters: OCs (hobbits and Men)
( Part 1 )
Defiant Gardens
Jun. 6th, 2011 08:12 pmWhile doing research for my long-neglected fic about the Tolkien brothers during World War 1, I stumbled across a book called Defiant Gardens about gardens planted by soldiers on the front lines and in prison camps. The website has photos of well-tended vegetable plots next to dugouts on the Western Front. The author claims that not only did the gardens serve the practical purpose of providing fresh produce, they also provided respite from the horrors of war.
The website also includes articles about a clandestine garden created by prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. These particular prisoners were men who were considered cooperative--some had been cleared of any terrorism charges--and were (are) kept in relative freedom, being allowed to eat together and to go outside for hours each day. Requests for a garden were refused, so the prisoners were left to their own resources, scavanging seeds from their meals and improvising digging tools. They grew melons, peppers, and garlic and were tending a two-inch high lemon tree (though it wasn't doing well). Happily, the authorities eventually were persuaded to provide proper gardening tools and plants.
(I can't begin to describe how ashamed I feel that someone could be locked up for years without trial by my country. But that is another journal entry...)
The website also includes articles about a clandestine garden created by prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. These particular prisoners were men who were considered cooperative--some had been cleared of any terrorism charges--and were (are) kept in relative freedom, being allowed to eat together and to go outside for hours each day. Requests for a garden were refused, so the prisoners were left to their own resources, scavanging seeds from their meals and improvising digging tools. They grew melons, peppers, and garlic and were tending a two-inch high lemon tree (though it wasn't doing well). Happily, the authorities eventually were persuaded to provide proper gardening tools and plants.
(I can't begin to describe how ashamed I feel that someone could be locked up for years without trial by my country. But that is another journal entry...)
Time for some shameless self-promotion. :)
The following are eligible for nomination. I wasn't planning to publish a list, but I am overwhelmed and astounded by how much I wrote over the last year. Very prolific for me.
The Deserter's Just Deserts
When a deserter from the army of Rohan is captured in Ithilien, Faramir finds that his wife is strangely troubled by the Rider's plight.
The Hands of the King
"The Pyre of Denethor" with a different twist. Alternate universe, inspired by a visit to a huge exhibit of medieval reliquaries and relics this afternoon.
Beruthiel's Kittens
During the Siege of Minas Tirith, the healers are not the only ones tending to the wounded. OCs and unconscious Faramir.
Guarding the Heedless Folk
Written for the 2008 "Six Days of Spooky Challenge" at the Spooky_Arda LiveJournal Community. When a man disappears, the Breefolk reluctantly enlist the aid of an untried ranger. OCs, Halbarad, Aragorn. PG for violence.
The Robin's Tale
How the least of Lord Denethor's servants came to his defense. Written for the "White Tree" challenge at the LiveJournal lotr_community. Many thanks to just_ann_now for beta-reading.
The following are eligible for nomination. I wasn't planning to publish a list, but I am overwhelmed and astounded by how much I wrote over the last year. Very prolific for me.
The Deserter's Just Deserts
When a deserter from the army of Rohan is captured in Ithilien, Faramir finds that his wife is strangely troubled by the Rider's plight.
The Hands of the King
"The Pyre of Denethor" with a different twist. Alternate universe, inspired by a visit to a huge exhibit of medieval reliquaries and relics this afternoon.
Beruthiel's Kittens
During the Siege of Minas Tirith, the healers are not the only ones tending to the wounded. OCs and unconscious Faramir.
Guarding the Heedless Folk
Written for the 2008 "Six Days of Spooky Challenge" at the Spooky_Arda LiveJournal Community. When a man disappears, the Breefolk reluctantly enlist the aid of an untried ranger. OCs, Halbarad, Aragorn. PG for violence.
The Robin's Tale
How the least of Lord Denethor's servants came to his defense. Written for the "White Tree" challenge at the LiveJournal lotr_community. Many thanks to just_ann_now for beta-reading.
My Fics: Fanfic Knows No Borders
Jun. 3rd, 2011 08:10 amOne of my guilty pleasures is following the reader stats for my stories on FF.net. Not because my writing has a huge audience (because it doesn't), but because the usage patterns can be so odd and because it's interesting to see where the readers live. Recently, I had my first ever reader from "Iran, Islamic Republic"! Male or female, I wonder?
LOTR Drabble: Best Laid Plans
Feb. 3rd, 2011 05:38 pmTitle: Best Laid Plans
Author: Lady_branwyn
Characters/Pairing: Boromir, Faramir
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Book/Source: LOTR
Disclaimer: The sandbox belongs to the Tolkien Estate; I am just playing. Written for thetolkien_weekly "River" Challenge. Edit: Rewritten after Lord B. read it and was puzzled. :D
( Clicky here )
Author: Lady_branwyn
Characters/Pairing: Boromir, Faramir
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Book/Source: LOTR
Disclaimer: The sandbox belongs to the Tolkien Estate; I am just playing. Written for the
tolkien_weekly "River" Challenge. Edit: Rewritten after Lord B. read it and was puzzled. :D( Clicky here )
LOTR Drabble: The Same River Twice
Feb. 3rd, 2011 11:55 amTitle: The Same River Twice
Author: Lady_branwyn
Characters/Pairing: Denethor, Boromir Faramir
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Book/Source: LOTR
Disclaimer: The sandbox belongs to the Tolkien Estate; I am just playing. Written for thetolkien_weekly "River" Challenge.
( Clicky here )
Author: Lady_branwyn
Characters/Pairing: Denethor, Boromir Faramir
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Book/Source: LOTR
Disclaimer: The sandbox belongs to the Tolkien Estate; I am just playing. Written for the
tolkien_weekly "River" Challenge.( Clicky here )
Writing Output
Feb. 1st, 2011 08:44 pmI was sitting here listening to the sleet hit the windows when it suddenly occured to me that, after a long break, I've gotten back in the habit of writing. Over the past eight months, I've cranked out over fifteen thousand words. For me, that's a good rate of production, and some of the writing still pleases me when I reread it. :)
LOTR Fic: The Deserter's Just Deserts
Jan. 21st, 2011 09:31 pmAuthor: ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
lady_branwyn
Title: The Deserter's Just Deserts
Rating: G
Theme:lotr_community Potluck Challenge--Two Sides to Everything
Element:Was Eowyn a deserter for not remaining with her people in Dunharrow?
Beta: None
Author's Notes: MiddleEarth belongs to the Tolkien Estate; I am just a tourist in a tacky hat.
Summary: When a deserter from the army of Rohan is captured in Ithilien, Faramir finds that his wife is strangely troubled by the Rider's plight.
Word Count:3,502
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lady_branwynTitle: The Deserter's Just Deserts
Rating: G
Theme:
lotr_community Potluck Challenge--Two Sides to EverythingElement:Was Eowyn a deserter for not remaining with her people in Dunharrow?
Beta: None
Author's Notes: MiddleEarth belongs to the Tolkien Estate; I am just a tourist in a tacky hat.
Summary: When a deserter from the army of Rohan is captured in Ithilien, Faramir finds that his wife is strangely troubled by the Rider's plight.
Word Count:3,502
( Read more... )
LOTR Fic: The Hands of the King
Nov. 20th, 2010 09:27 pmRating: PG
Characters: Denethor
Source: ROTK
Warnings: AU
Note: MiddleEarth belongs to Tolkien; I am just playing in his sandbox. This fic was inspired by a visit to a huge exhibit of medieval reliquaries and relics this afternoon
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( The Hands of the King )
Characters: Denethor
Source: ROTK
Warnings: AU
Note: MiddleEarth belongs to Tolkien; I am just playing in his sandbox. This fic was inspired by a visit to a huge exhibit of medieval reliquaries and relics this afternoon
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( The Hands of the King )
Hornblower/LOTR Fic: Hic Sunt Dracones
Oct. 30th, 2010 01:10 amTitle: Hic Sunt Dracones
Characters: C.S. Forester, Tolkien, Hornblower, Bush, Faramir
Rating: PG (for violence)
Warning: Work in progress
Note: None of these characters belong to me. For the Help_Pakistan auction,msilverstar requested a LOTR/Hornblower crossover. The nautical, sailorly parts were quite a challenge, and it probably shows. :D
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( Clicky )
Characters: C.S. Forester, Tolkien, Hornblower, Bush, Faramir
Rating: PG (for violence)
Warning: Work in progress
Note: None of these characters belong to me. For the Help_Pakistan auction,
msilverstar requested a LOTR/Hornblower crossover. The nautical, sailorly parts were quite a challenge, and it probably shows. :D **************************
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LOTR Ficlet: After the Storm
Sep. 1st, 2010 09:30 pmHappy Late Birthday, valis2! This started out as a most gloomy drabble then muted into fluff of indeterminate length. :D
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Title: After the Storm
Characters: Imrahil, the brothers Mir
Rating: G
Warnings: none
Source: LOTR
Note: The sandbox is Tolkien's; I am just playing.
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( Cast above the tide... )
valis2! This started out as a most gloomy drabble then muted into fluff of indeterminate length. :D************************
Title: After the Storm
Characters: Imrahil, the brothers Mir
Rating: G
Warnings: none
Source: LOTR
Note: The sandbox is Tolkien's; I am just playing.
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( Cast above the tide... )
LOTR Fic: Two Hundred
Jul. 18th, 2010 09:10 pmAuthor: lady_branwyn
Rating: G
Source: ROTK
Characters: Forlong the Old
Two hundred words written for the Fixed-length Ficlet challenge atlotr_community
Author's Notes: MiddleEarth belongs to Tolkien. I am merely a tourist in a tacky hat.
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( Two Hundred )
lady_branwyn Rating: G
Source: ROTK
Characters: Forlong the Old
Two hundred words written for the Fixed-length Ficlet challenge at
lotr_community Author's Notes: MiddleEarth belongs to Tolkien. I am merely a tourist in a tacky hat.
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( Two Hundred )
Hornblower Fic: The Fourth of July
Jul. 4th, 2010 11:09 pmTitle: The Fourth of July
Rating: G
Warnings: None except for fluffiness
Characters: Pellew, Hornblower, Kennedy
Note: Hornblower belongs to Forester, not me.
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Rating: G
Warnings: None except for fluffiness
Characters: Pellew, Hornblower, Kennedy
Note: Hornblower belongs to Forester, not me.
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