A blog for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, from complete beginners to avid enthusiasts, exploring the author's imaginary world, influential writing and cinematic adaptations.
Well, it’s that exciting time again when I can announce the release of a new publication! 😀
I’m super thrilled to be able to share with all of you Anarchy for the Innocents, which I’ve been working on for the past few months, and was in fact one of the reasons for not being too active here on this blog.
Continue reading “Hardest Poetry Book You’ll Ever Read (Probably)”Hey everyone!
Today I take a more in-depth look at the J.R.R. Tolkien Deluxe Editions Collection box set.
Collecting Tolkien’s four major works in stunning deluxe editions: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, The Children of Húrin.
Hey everyone! We’ve hit the 1k subscribers mark on YouTube and, to celebrate that, here’s a video with an overview of my Tolkien book collection. Enjoy!
Hey folks! Back again from the shadows 🙂
I hope you’re all sage and are having a good start to the new year.
Just dropping by for a quick shout-out to a Kickstarter campaign just launched.
As many followers of this blog may know, I wrote a book back in November 2019: Hæstingas: A retelling of the valiant fall of England in verse.
The book, a historical fantasy, 4,000-line epic poem set during one of the most turbulent times in English history, is now getting the Special Edition Hardcover treatment!
If you have an interest in Anglo-Saxon history, are a fantasy reader and love to odd-bit o’ poetry (as Samwise Gamgee would say) every now and then, your support in this endeavour would be most appreciated!
Rewards and bundles are there for the taking, so head over to the Kickstarter campaign page and take a look.
In the meantime, copies of the paperback edition of Hæstingas are still available from Amazon.com and Amazon UK.
Till next time! 😉
Hello again everyone! I seem to be back 😀
Although “back” is rather misleading. I was always “here”, both figuratively and literally. Following my ‘Farewell‘ post some eight months back, I kept visiting the blog and ensuring I replied to any new comments popping up every now and then on any posts.
Continue reading “Stirrings and New beginnings | I’m back!”
Well folks, this is it.
The Lay of Leofwin project I briefly posted about over the last few months, has taken a life of its own and been transformed into a book. An actual, published book! Continue reading ““Hæstingas” | My New Book!”
After months of waiting and anticipation, speculation and discussion, The Fall of Gondolin is out today …
… aaaand I’m still waiting for my pre-ordered copy to arrive. *sigh* Continue reading “The Fall of Gondolin – Out Today!”
The official Facebook page for J.R.R. Tolkien recently unveiled an exclusive Alan Lee artwork from The Fall of Gondolin and, suffice to say, it looks gorgeous. Not only that, it features quite possibly the coolest Vala in Arda. Continue reading “The Fall of Gondolin – next week!”
BookTalk is a series of blog posts, where I discuss non-Tolkien books in concise and honest reviews. Read on dear reader …
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Many a time I find myself in awe at images and scans of beautifully-crafted manuscripts from the Middle Ages, often wondering what some of the strange, yet colourful creatures adorning the margins actually are or even symbolise. Continue reading “‘Medieval Monsters’ by Damien Kempf and Maria L. Gilbert {BookTalk}”
It has become a nice tradition that with every new release of a Tolkien book, we get the hardback edition and its deluxe equivalent.
Which got me thinking …
What happened with the deluxe edition of The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun? Continue reading “Will we ever see Tolkien’s Aotrou & Itroun in Deluxe Edition?”
A Tolkienist's Perspective 