Group Members' Writing

[Philip]

My light-hearted science fiction story, Klubbe the Turkle and the Golden Star Coracle, may interest some members of the Tolkien group.



Klubbe the Turkle and the Golden Star Coracle

[John]

And now a Goodreads Giveaway for Kintravel:
Enter for the chance to win one of 12 copies of Kintravel, Book 2 of “The Gates of Inland” Young Adult Fantasy series. (Read it to get ready for Book 3, Rattleman, appearing in February!)

Kintravel

[Philip]

My new book, Still the Dawn: Poems and Ballads, includes my poem, Song For Luthien Tinuviel, which was inspired by the chapter called Of Beren and Luthien in The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. My poem was published in the Winter 2014-2015 issue of Mallorn, the Journal of the Tolkien Society.



Still the Dawn: Poems and Ballads

[Calantirniel]

Thank you for having this section available - very appreciated!

For those who like the idea of practicing their spiritual path and to integrate Tolkien - particularly the Elven cosmology and viewpoint, you are going to LOVE this! Any spiritual path, Christian or not, is open of course!

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ENJOY!! Calantirniel http://elvenspirituality.com

[Roman]

If you want some darker, mondern fantasy, check out my short novella, Trading Saints for Sinners.

[Jeb]

Hi all, I will gladly provide a PDF file for any potential reader of my recently released book, The Road Goes Ever On and On A New Perspective on J. R. R. Tolkien and Middle-earth.

Link to Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Road-Goes-Ever...

Blurb

J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth has captured the imaginations of millions of readers around the world for generations. He is considered the father of modern fantasy, but few understand how Tolkien's worldview impacted his mythology. The Road Goes Ever On and On is the first book of its kind to place Tolkien within his proper context, giving the reader a deeper understanding of Tolkien and Middle-earth. Smith takes us on a quest through a wide range of Tolkien's writings to unlock Tolkien's perspective—a perspective that, like the elves who have sailed into the West leaving Middle-earth, has faded away from our world.

You will gain an in-depth knowledge of Tolkien's views on politics, environmentalism, religion, and much more. From the Valar to Hobbits, the free peoples closely follow Tolkien's sentiments. In contrast, forces under the Shadow represent what Tolkien believed was immoral. Covering a wide range of topics, The Road Goes Ever On and On is filled with breathtaking illustrations bringing Middle-earth to life like never before, making this the 'one book to rule them all.'

Reviews

Engrossing... Tolkien's principles—patriotism, Medievalism, localism, Catholicism—are certainly out of fashion today. And yet they're the foundation for all his books, which have sold hundreds of millions of copies. Mr. Smith does a wonderful job of explaining why modern readers are so enthralled by Tolkien's reactionary vision. Whether you're a casual Lord of the Rings fan or a serious Tolkien scholar, every page of Mr. Smith's book will delight and fascinate. And if anyone ever tells you that fairy-tales are only for children, hand him this book. Tolkien ought to be regarded as one of the great social critics of our time, as Mr. Smith so masterfully demonstrates.
-Michael Warren Davis is an editor for Sophia Institute Press and the author of The Reactionary Mind: Why Conservative Isn't Enough. You can find him on his blog, The Common Man

As the popularity of Tolkien's work continues to endure, the importance of Jeb Smith's work continues to grow. This is because of a prolonged siege against Tolkien's work: the attempt to dislodge it from its Christian and Biblical foundations. Jeb Smith's insights are immensely helpful to this and future generations of Tolkien admirers.
Scott L. Smith, author of Lord of the Rings and the Eucharist

[Hunter]

Treasures of the Lochs
This is suspenseful YA Christian fiction, involving a modern-day treasure hunt in Scotland, with a bit of supernatural thrown in. Blending historical fact and Scottish legend within an action-packed adventure, Treasures of the Lochs is an exciting, powerful story of faith, friendship, and redemption. The target audience is teenage and above (some parts would be too intense for younger readers).

This book is a 2024 NIEA Finalist in Religion Fiction. The novel crosses a few different genres, including Christian Fantasy, Magical Realism, and Suspense. It also hit Amazon#1 New Release for Christian Fantasy. I hope you’ll check it out.