splendid - what's the world coming to - a book about Tolkien's writing written by someone who know's something about it.

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'But very bright were the stars upon the margin of the world, when at times the clouds about the West were drawn aside.'

Congratulations, V. It's good to see your hard work and dilegence--not to mention your excellent scholarship--are being rewarded.

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It's good to see you here again, Old_Tom!

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“There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King

Thanks Tom! And as Prim says, it's good to see you here. It's been too long.

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'But very bright were the stars upon the margin of the world, when at times the clouds about the West were drawn aside.'

Well done Mr V. You have put a lot of time and a lot of yourself into this. Good luck with it.
A friend of mine once said that you should always try and make your hobbies pay.

Oh Wow I was so thrilled when I saw the title of this thread!!!! I'm so so amazingly thrilled for you V you truly did deserve it. I know I've been gone for a while now but to think I missed something as important as this!!! I don't really think I can express my joy in words so I'll stop now

S'wiz, your enthusiasm and support really help carry me through this project. Thank you!

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'But very bright were the stars upon the margin of the world, when at times the clouds about the West were drawn aside.'

No thank you V for sharing this great journey! I'm so happy yay!!!!

S'wiz, don't be such a stranger!

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“There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King

I'll try Prim I promise!

If only things were a bit calmer in the RL but alas right now my schedule looks like a tornado swept through it! I have come to accept that as my life for now though one yearns sometimes for more time to really unwind and relax...

Am I in it??

That'll be my next book: TORC Reconstructed. You will have a starring role I assure you.

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'But very bright were the stars upon the margin of the world, when at times the clouds about the West were drawn aside.'

Oh my goodness!!!!! I can't believe it took me so long to look here!!! This amazing!!!!!! I am so happy for you Voronwë!!!

Definitely let us know when it comes out, I'll definitely be buying!!!

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Reactions like that really make all the hard work worthwhile. Thanks, Wilma. I will definitely be letting everyone know when it is available.

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'But very bright were the stars upon the margin of the world, when at times the clouds about the West were drawn aside.'

That's just what I was coming to find out: when will it be available. I seriously cannot wait to get it, and am trying to figure out how to work the fact that I know the author into a casual conversation.

[future conversation]
coworker: how was your weekend?
Me: good, look at this book! I know the author! Seriously! Only I call him Voronwë_the_Faithful! Vorry for short! We post on the same forum online! Ha ha! I srsly no him. he is muh frend. he is so kewl!!11
[/future conversation]

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'But very bright were the stars upon the margin of the world, when at times the clouds about the West were drawn aside.'

Voronwë,

What stunning news this was! And a very deserved reward for your scholarship. I can't wait to hold your book in my hands!

Jn

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'But very bright were the stars upon the margin of the world, when at times the clouds about the West were drawn aside.'

You're going to touch the book with your bare hands? Jeez, Jnyusa, at least wear those little white gloves the guyz on Antiques Roadshow wear!

It's teh Precious!!!

Seriously. I have already been going around bragging about knowing the author of The Hidden Worlds and now I can say I know YOU, Voronwë!!! This is more fun than I've had in years.

Since LOTR came out, I'd say.

Yes, yes. I intend to buy a "keeper" for myself and I have 2 scholarly friends who shall receive it for Christmas gifts.

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