FIC: To the Distant Shore - Sam and Frodo - PG

[rakshi]

Here is the second story. I hope you like it. Please remember to click on the links to see graewolf's lovely illustrations.

Comments

[ex_rogerpit]

A beautiful story indeed...very well written. The illustrations are by far some of the best work I've seen - the second one in particular reminds me of a photo of Sean and Elijah I saw not long ago on SANET (both of them were in virtually the exact same pose, if I recall correctly).

In a way, this story brings back memories of another fic I read a long time ago - "All That I Had" on West of the Moon by Elanya. It wasn't focused so much on the 'sexual' relationship between Frodo and Sam as the emotional one - the bond between them that spoke more of friends and brothers than simply master and servant.

A fine tale, and no mistake. Thanks for sharing!

[rakshi]

Well, baby! Thank you! I didn't even know you read fan fic very much. I'm honored that you enjoyed it. I LOVE writing Sam and Frodo.. and am working on a sequel to these two stories.

*hugs*

[ex_rogerpit]

Believe it or not, I actually do. I have a list of authors that I routinely keep up with on Stories of Arda including Dreamflower, Anso the Hobbit, Larner and SoundofHorns. I also read the fic on West of the Moon, and the_mad_hobbit has some wonderful stories of her own on her website.

I also read Marigold Cotton's LiveJournal Tale Challenges that are posted monthly - she collects fics from a wide variety of authors each month (different themes) and posts them in LiveJournal.

[rakshi]

And..the lady who did these illustrations is the same lady who drew that GORGEOUS Mister Smith that I gave to Sean in Springfield.

Love you, Rog.

How's Rory??

[ex_rogerpit]

Ah, so THAT'S where I recognize that drawing style from. I knew it looked familiar somehow. Definitely an artist, that one.

As for Rory, he's fine. He's in the process of looking for a new job at the moment (which around here are hard to find at best), but he's hanging in there. In fact, he asked about you not long ago - wondering if I had spoken to you lately. I dare say I think you've made an impression on the boy. *cheesy grin*

*hugs* right back at ya, gal.

[rakshi]

Well, do give him my very best. He's a neat guy .

And.. I do hope you'll be joining us in July!!!

Love..

[graewolf]

Thank you for the kind words (and thank you Rak, for being so sweet)... yes, I used a photo of Sean and Elijah as my source, except in the original photo, Elijah's face was not turned towards Sean, but they were looking in the same direction....

I appreciate your compliments, and you have no idea how much they mean to me.

[rakshi]

Your images are the best, girl. The very best. Darn near make me cry to look at them.

And that drawing you did of Mister Smith that I gave to Sean? My god.. incredible.

*checks to see if anyone is looking... then whispers*

I damn near kept it myself!