"I'll go, Max." "Are you saying that because I'm married, Larabee?" "No, I'm saying that because I'm married."

 I mentioned in my Nightshade post that my friend and fellow co-author is having a giveaway for her newest book, The Ankulen which I have been beta reading. To enter the giveaway, one is to post about a fictional country they enjoy and since I've been meaning to do some posts along those lines I figured now was a good time to do so and to enter them in the giveaway - which you can learn about at her blog HERE. (And if you're all wondering about entering or no, let me just say, the book is wonderful and I think many of you would enjoy it.)
 I am going to do Middle Earth today, because who doesn't love Middle Earth? 
 I think this is one place most everyone has visited. A land filled with Elves, Dwarves, dragons, Hobbits, Goblins, and huge glowy eyes - among other things.
 Probably one of my favourite parts about Lord of the Rings is the Hobbits. A lot of other fantasy books keep to the basic mystical creatures - Centaurs, elves, dragons - the ones that have been around for pretty much as long as people have told stories. You expect heroes to arouse from such beings. But not so much from someone no taller than four feet, who has a love for food, and who has overly large, hairy feet. And for short people...like me...well, we all like a short hero.
 I've had a bit if trouble coming up with which...country?...I like best in Middle Earth. I love the Shire, of course, but Rohan and Gondor are also another two favourites of mine. (My home state has more of a Rohan feel than any of the others so if I went to Middle Earth I'd probably feel more at home there.)
 And while this one is short, I need to end it now as I have work tomorrow.
 What about all of you? Which creature is your favourite in Middle Earth? And which country do you like the best? What is your favourite part about it?
Quote is from Get Smart.
 Allons-y!