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Lie Down in the Darkness, Rise up from the Ash
IVIaedhros - 09 Sep 07 - 7:42 PM
Lie Down in the Darkness, Rise up from the Ash
Dwimordene - 17 Sep 07 - 2:31 PM
Hey IVIaedhros,
Been a busy week - thanks for your comment on the latest chapter. Given how much trouble X gave me, I'm very glad it read well in the end.
TTFN,
Dwim
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Skeeve - 19 Sep 07 - 7:00 PM
Still hoping for that big showdown between Frodo and the S-man, but I guess that's because I'm a guy. It seems like it's that or Sauron gets the Ring. I have enjoyed it so far and hope it all comes together...
Lie Down in the Darkness, Rise up from the Ash
Patti Baggins - 20 Sep 07 - 9:51 AM
Lie Down in the Darkness, Rise up from the Ash
Dwimordene - 22 Sep 07 - 1:54 PM
Dear Skeeve,
No, no evil!Frodo in this chapter - I'm pretty much just putting him through the grind right now. But I'll consider the possibility of injecting a little evilness into this chapter - I know where I want to go, it's the question of getting from one point to the next and I've never thought I had the greatest grasp on hobbits.
I'm glad you've been enjoying the story so far - thanks for reviewing!
Dwim
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Dwimordene - 22 Sep 07 - 1:58 PM
Dear Patti,
Thanks for reviewing! That you've already mapped out so many possibilities to explain Sam is terrific - I didn't want this to be an element that would have a straightforward explantion readily available. Now, if only I can get everything lined up to go how I want it to from here, fannish life will be good!
I've had a lot of fun trying to come up with plausible shifts and changes of tone or different ways of getting to certain story constants between the AU and the canonical tale. Glad you're enjoying the results!
Dwim
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docmon - 22 Nov 07 - 7:26 PM
Dwim!
So sorry I never posted a comment when I read this back in Sept. It is more than deserving of it!
You've packed in all the eerieness, the ambiguity, the desperation that is the Land of Mordor - and is of this tale as well. You describe Frodo's experience so vividly, I feel his thirst and his relief from thirst with him.
I'm so happy to see Sam back in the picture, if not in the flesh. I used to hang on to my hope when I read your story, but you taught me better! 
So, I'll be satisfied with a ghost of Sam, though I can't say I'm sure that's what he'll turn out to be...
As usual, you've written a gripping chapter that sweeps me away, this time into the depths of Mordor. Not a pretty place, but beautiful writing, Dwim!
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Dwimordene - 27 Nov 07 - 5:56 PM
Hi Docmon!
Hey, no problem, re: late posting. Life is busy!
I'm very glad you enjoyed chapter 44 - it was a tough chapter to write. I'm glad the tone suited the land of Mordor - I certainly felt like I was writing through Mordor. :-S
We'll see if I can keep it up for the next chapter, heh heh!
TTFN,
Dwim
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thelauderdale - 24 Dec 11 - 9:34 AM
o dear god what
THAT'S NOT SAM!
(I don't think it is, anyway.)
...
(I am, predictably, curious about those half memories Frodo has about an Orc, wondering where he got the armor and all, but I don't expect answers on that score: you have so much pure story on hand.)
