im not gonna read the sneak peek because, idk, spoilers, but whatever pace your brain is comfortable going at is an ok pace, for me. take care of yourself, and the fic can happen when you are feeling better. im really excited about an update, but you have no obligation to post it any sooner than youre ready, or to update quickly, at all. youve blessed us with so much of your writing and gift and heart, i feel like it’s only fair for us to be compassionate in return. (thank you so much)

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

thank you, Nonnie. I’m all right, like I said. I’m managing! I’m not in a downswing… I think, anyway. Just… it’s all just pencil-scribble sometimes, and it’s tiring. I get surges of motivation, and then I burn out. Perhaps I’ve taken on too much at work, it’s very busy rn… idk. Hard to describe. I don’t want to seem like I’m complaining tho! Compared to this time last year, I am A-OK!

I’m gonna keep chipping away at it when I have the energy, and I’m so thankful for the kindness you’re showing me. Thank you SO much. I hope you like it when it is done. *hugs*

“Understatement of the Age”-when dealing with Dwalin and Orla? Noo, never!(insert blatant sarcasm) Legolas, you are brilliant! Tables turn, huh Balin? Oh no, Gimli, you either train that boy a lot more or find another heir! What’s the matter Balin, don’t want to spend more time with your little cousin? Oh, Bilbo. Oh ho, Bilbo! And what we’ve been waiting for, the DDPG response to reclaiming the Shire! SQUEE! BABY TIME!!! Did not see that surprise coming. Good one Ori! (1/2)

Oh, Nori sees what’s going on, of course he does. Fili, good instincts to keep eyes on everything! Sweet brave Rosie. No wonder Sam fell so hard. G&L- On the road again(off key) Yay Laindawar! Barrels! LOLOLOLOL! No. No! Not so soon, not when things were just starting to look up! NO! In conclusion: I love you, I hate you, you write so I can almost imagine the professor doing the same, and your timing and shock factor are analogous to real life. I need to go back and read it 50 more times. (2/2)

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ok spoilery discussion stuff here we go

Between them, Dwalin and Orla have sacrificed WAY too much and have still achieved their happy ending, and yes BOTH ARE SCARY (and soft soft SOFT AND SMOOSHY on the inside) so nup, they aren’t gonna be pressured into anything NO SIRREE.

I am so stoked you like the Nori-the-experienced-criminal bit, heh. I do like exploring that aspect of him every so often! AND HEHEHEHEH BABY-BAIT-AND-SWITCH, snrk, I have been planning that for (I shit you not) YEARS. 

Fili has definitely gotten the hang of this leader stuff, thanks to all of the watching over Frodo and Sam in Mordor. He’s gotten VERY GOOD at staying observant and knowing where best to deploy Nori and Kili!

ROSIEEEE. I really wanted to play a little more with her character, give her more to DO than just be a ‘prize’ or ‘reward’ or whatever. So, I am so glad you like what I did with her!

Laindawar, lol – he’ll pretend like CRAZY that he’s doing this bc nobility etc etc, but the reality is that he simply HATES SAURON. SO MUCH. The Greenwood is safe and free now, so he’s off to do his angry terrier elf bit in the Orocarni now 🙂

(poor poor firecracker Kara, stuck with laconic joker Jeri and snobbish prickly Laindawar, lol)

omg that is the most flattering thing, I am nowhere near NO WHERE NEAR the linguist the Professor was, and every time I post I really feel it. ahhhh that is such a beautiful confidence boost, thank you so much!! *hugs and hugs*

From One Age to Another

sailing-the-shipping-seas:

by 

determamfidd. legolas/gimli (gigolas is such an unfortunate name)

from the prompt:

Thranduil somehow sees Legolas with his shirt off and notices that his son has a tattoo on his chest, right over/near his heart. It’s a dwarven symbol with letters around it. When Thranduil looks it up, it turns out that it’s Gimli’s family crest, encircled by Gimli’s name.
In Erebor, Gloin sees a similar tattoo over/near Gimli’s heart.

*YELLS* THANK YOU!

From One Age to Another

I just wanted to say – am just absolutely astounded, and amazed, and in wondrous awe. You have put so much into Sansûkh, and this latest chapter has really driven it home. The amount of work and heart put into this has me in tears. (1/3) ~3anon

You really are a wonderful person, truly. I want to thank you for bringing us such a wonderful story and taking your own time to deliver it. I don’t know what I can say or do that hasn’t already been said or done, except for this. (2/3) ~3anon

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This is the star of literature, and it wouldn’t be possible without you. Thank you (3/3) ~3anon

*jaw drops*

oh Nonnie. 

I’m in floods of tears, good golly. I am completely awash here. *hugs and hugs and hugs* YOU WILL HAVE TO PRY ME OFF WITH A CROWBAR. Not kidding. 

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.