Story Embers | Anne of Lothlorien | Mentions https://storyembers.org/members/anne-of-lothlorien/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Anne of Lothlorien. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:12:46 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 936c800399f59f90669d3ce620352b58 The Inkspiller replied to the topic A Poem, I Guess in the forum Poets https://storyembers.org/activity/p/103604/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:57:01 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

 

I know this reply is coming two years late, but… thank you for the hug.

]]> 0 6a0b3d7133eccfa1250e45affdeb6aa3 Sir Leeds replied to the topic Authentic Poetry (not a poem) in the forum Poets https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96331/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:46:07 -0400 Hi @emily-waldorf , I’m thankful we can all continue this conversation, even amidst the strong opinions. I think your idea about the heart and soul of poetry would line up well with John Keats: “Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that is all
Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” (from the last lines of “Ode on a Grecian Urn”).

 

Now I don’t n…[Read more]

]]> 0 e9e44bb872717593a527f32d636e7fa2 Erynne replied to the topic Rubber boots and tennis balls in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96300/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:14:24 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Ah I hate it when that happens. I responded a few days ago, I’m not sure if it posted or not though

]]> 0 c82da56593874ed88a5ba5521ab127db Josiah DeGraaf replied to the topic Prayer Support Thread in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96275/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:53:53 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien Those are some great thoughts! We have a great guide indeed. ^_^ I was travelling up to Harrisburg over the weekend of the 6th.

@obrian-of-the-surface-world Those do sound like some hard experiences to go through as you work on writing your story. I will certainly pray for you when I go out and pray later…[Read more]

]]> 0 927aa27c594a0a6fb9ab1731ebdcf693 Erynne replied to the topic Rubber boots and tennis balls in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96268/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:22:59 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

That makes me feel amazing, to be honest.

Well it should, because you are! 😉

I believe in the 19- I think it was 94 version Jo kind of insinuated that Meg didn’t need a man, but yes, it was because she thought it should be them two forever.

I do agree that not every woman needs a man, I mean yeah, there are single women out…[Read more]

]]> 0 e14ff4801c63e84c3dd973e100309373 Taylor Clogston replied to the topic HELP I Don't Know If This Is Historical Fiction or Not in the forum Historical Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96174/ Sat, 13 Nov 2021 18:40:02 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien That’s a really hard question =P

First and foremost, spy fiction is a genre. You should look into that.

The rest of your description doesn’t sound like historical fiction to me. HisFic needs to interact with the real world in some way. If the only possible way a reader could tell the story took place in an alternate version…[Read more]

]]> 0 33bcbd9252cb352d2dafbb01a7171f56 Rusted Knight replied to the topic HELP I Don't Know If This Is Historical Fiction or Not in the forum Historical Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96163/ Sat, 13 Nov 2021 01:34:25 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien
This is what we call “threading the eye of the needle.” I think this is a historical fiction as long as there is a trigger event were history changed.

]]> 0 3e88fab447b79330283d7db640aa8dde Erynne replied to the topic Rubber boots and tennis balls in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96157/ Sat, 13 Nov 2021 00:31:39 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Wow…that was definitely the most helpful thing I’ve gotten told so far. (No offense to anyone, y’all have all had great responses)

I’m about 14 way through Little Women, so like I said before I was almost completely speaking from the movies. I love Jo but after hearing what everyone has said, they definitely ruined her…[Read more]

]]> 0 ebaabd3572a56efd84b20957df820460 Sir Leeds replied to the topic Authentic Poetry (not a poem) in the forum Poets https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96154/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:12:46 -0400 Thanks for the compliments @anne-of-lothlorien !

 

And yes, it is in reference to “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Here it is. Hope you enjoy it (and that the forum formatting doesn’t mangle it too badly)!

 

Boo Radley

By Cainon Leeds

Some of my poems have adjusted well.
They can tie their own shoes and walk out the door
and down the streets of…[Read more]

]]> 0 e030dc07f055bffd25ea0212bb459cab Sir Leeds replied to the topic Authentic Poetry (not a poem) in the forum Poets https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96149/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:31:40 -0400 Hey @anne-of-lothlorien , cool poem, and congrats on publication! It kind of of reminds me of one of my own titled “Boo Radley”.

 

As for the tanka, it’s a short Japanese style of poetry that’s defined by its use of syllables, as well as certain themes if you’re being strict about it. It has 5 lines, with the 1st and 3rd lines consisting of 5…[Read more]

]]> 0 8924aeaec1a0d9db41ebb3d8c75dbcc8 Josiah DeGraaf replied to the topic Prayer Support Thread in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/96121/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:23:34 -0400 Hey friends!

Just thought I’d touch base with you all a week later and see how this was going for you all. 🙂 I’m a couple days behind due to some travelling I did over the weekend, but have been appreciating going through this habit over this past week. Thinking through the Day Three prayer prompt in particular helped me to realize just how…[Read more]

]]> 0 73711654da829cddcb2508a84f2e1c1f Dakota replied to the topic For All Those Who Want to Help but Don't Know How in the forum Poets https://storyembers.org/activity/p/95941/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:23:58 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien I do the same thing, though sometimes in reverse. Like a piece of instrumental music will inspire lyrics in my head.

]]> 0 6a8a71939c992409ff6c17f7d6e901ec Sir Leeds replied to the topic Authentic Poetry (not a poem) in the forum Poets https://storyembers.org/activity/p/95940/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:41:41 -0400 Hey @anne-of-lothlorien thanks for joining the conversation here! And I totally agree with you on a personal level because free verse has become my preferred poetry writing style for some of the same reasons as you shared. Free verse offers a lot of freedom of expression, and when it’s handled artfully, it can express a LOT in a very poetic way.…[Read more]

]]> 0 705b59734f1c9f8f36cb8b46705d61a5 Noah Cochran replied to the topic A Villainous Poem in the forum Poets https://storyembers.org/activity/p/95878/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:40:29 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Okay, so I’m here for the same reason Rose is…but seriously Anne, that poem was amazing. I especially loved the question put to the villain, it actually made me want to keep reading it. Absolutely fantastic.

The villain’s response if exactly as avaricious as it should be, and it shows the nature of a heart darkened with the…[Read more]

]]> 0 f198134c545f25b3c852671d5896a12d Rose replied to the topic A Villainous Poem in the forum Poets https://storyembers.org/activity/p/95874/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:53:40 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

I joined this group just so I could reply to this XD

That was fantastic!! It’s such an intriguing subject, and it took quite a turn!

I love how you accentuate the villain’s cruelty, and the first part has a certain melancholy about it, like you expect the villain to regret it.

And then the first half of the reply once…[Read more]

]]> 0 36bee92a40d6df4dba68ef0ff1f26293 Arindown (Gracie) replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/91752/ Mon, 26 Apr 2021 23:48:55 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien Aww. That is so sad. I couldn’t imagine.

My sister helped me make some writing commitments to get my novel done, so that’s good. I should be finishing the 1st draft in a few months.

Maybe you could post some of your poetry on the forums. I’m sure some of the newer people would love to meet you, but I know how life goes. XD I…[Read more]

]]> 0 f6a3c339b5fc952e70cce644588bb4bd Arindown (Gracie) replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/91733/ Mon, 26 Apr 2021 21:37:37 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

I realized that I never drew Felicity for you.😭 After all those beautiful collages you sent me.

I’ll try to work on it this week.

How’s your writing going?

]]> 0 e7d38053ea52e6165180eb9b60fd0f81 Andrew Schmidt replied to the topic 2021 Goal in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/89070/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:55:37 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien, hmm, I think dystopian fantasy would suit the name of the genre mix I am currently writing in.

]]> 0 0dcabe0c179a1110d8cf94eb6f18a322 Andrew Schmidt replied to the topic 2021 Goal in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/89068/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:56:52 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Well, it sounds very interesting. I’m writing my short story for February right now, and at one point, it seems almost dystopian/perhaps futuristic… but then again, there are knights (who have laser guns) and the MC is using robotic goldfish to spy on the corrupt Queen of Hearts. And the Mad Hatter (he goes by Georgias in…[Read more]

]]> 0 2faa1dc61a379e96cd35ca643663069d Andrew Schmidt replied to the topic 2021 Goal in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/89066/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:47:29 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Thank you! Also, great goals you have there! The Apprentice Spy, was that of dystopian genre? I think you might have told me at some point, but I can’t remember for sure.

]]> 0 cbc909d58fd85ff23f390b7567748062 Andrew Schmidt started the topic 2021 Goal in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/88956/ Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:58:09 -0400 Alright, what is your 2021 goal? Mine is to write a short story every month and then at the end of the year, I will select my favorite short story to make into a novel. I decided to do this, because overtime I noticed I had a notorious habit of beginning a novel but never usually finishing it actually. But this way, it should work out…[Read more]

]]> 0 11dfb70fe0de20046c5766364e69d3b9 Gracie replied to the topic The Party Tree in the forum Poets https://storyembers.org/activity/p/86429/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:47:14 -0400 That was really good @jennythefaun !!

@anne-of-lothlorien

]]> 0 59c478cbac33018de44a6d416c86b3d3 Arindown replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84764/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:10:07 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Cool! My art email is Arindown.art@gmail.com. I can hardly wait to see what you did!😊

Thanks so much!

]]> 0 609852586b8c166767003a757a3fcda6 Claire replied to the topic Graphic Designer, At Your Service in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84753/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 23:19:30 -0400 @beth20 @anne_the_noob14

Ok, I’ll see what I can do! 😉

@anne-of-lothlorien

I agree with you on the glasses… Unfortunately they were already there. :/ It’s so hard to find free images that match up with what you imagine!!!

]]> 0 9d426a4b045887a9e25b79180d48fd8c Claire replied to the topic Graphic Designer, At Your Service in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84562/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:09:23 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien Ok, I’ve had some trouble finding a picture that I like… This is the best I could come up with. Let me know what you think!

]]> 0 6e8529133855a82e9d0c66acccc15b28 Kimmi posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83468/#acomment-84552 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:51:20 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Oooh! The AirForce? That is so cool! Do you have very many people who have been in the military in your family?

Aye, ‘forgive and forget’ should not be said.

In reply to - Anne of Lothlorien replied to the topic It’s Me… Again 😀 in the forum Introduce Yourself @kimlikesart – Well, I’m glad you avoided being an only child! What’s your sister like? Do you guys share interests and ho […] ]]> bf995e4e4786a1d4401411d44793e97c Mischievous Thwapling replied to the topic Villain/Antagonist Development Questions in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84230/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:10:09 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Yeah! I’m glad that it encourages you 😀 Yay! Thanks!!

]]> 0 2170044a39e2f9735c431b7141c2f317 Claire replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84183/ Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:48:19 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

No problem, I understand! That will work. Here’s my business email: creativelyclaire@outlook . com

]]> 0 3236af086bdf72e181dc43d6fdab419d Arindown replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84166/ Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:22:30 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Okay…let me think… One of the main themes of Erik’s story is learning how to put God first. You could also do something about learning to trust and to press on, because he loses both his best friends in war. Like never give up, or keep going…those sort of quotes.

Hopefully that’s helpful. I’m hoping to do your character…[Read more]

]]> 0 b08e8a4286bf5492dc3b4cd15a2657e6 Claire replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84165/ Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:14:50 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

That stinks! Hopefully you can get it figured out soon! If not, you could email them to me if you’re comfortable with that…

]]> 0 df9069ebb8509b04efd67573dabba67f Mischievous Thwapling replied to the topic Villain/Antagonist Development Questions in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84161/ Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:33:53 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

I’m going to be completely honest: I melted when I read that.  Literally melted.  How Tisha thought he was perfect, then said she still loved him even though he wasn’t, and Blanke’s affection for her… *throws hands into the air in defeat because I am utterly inadequate to describe the beauty of that scene* Like Gracie s…[Read more]

]]> 0 7fc6534e97dffac5404fb02fa3c56e37 Gracie replied to the topic Villain/Antagonist Development Questions in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84160/ Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:50:09 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

That was beautiful. *shaking head in wander* Can you tag me if you post anymore?

]]> 0 ff1ddda74db72092798c3d3ce4276760 Wingiby Iggiby replied to the topic Villain/Antagonist Development Questions in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84143/ Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:46:55 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

That was one of the sweetest/saddest things I have ever read! Blanke is someone, going from what I know, who just wants to prove himself to himself and his daughter. I love Trisha’s innocence. That was so touching!

BTW, I love your name^ 😉

]]> 0 9e125f5cbc5869abc701b9f6148c04b6 Arindown replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/84133/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:19:47 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Sorry…missed some stuff.😄

For time period…medieval fantasy warriors. Chain-mail, swords, and that sort of stuff.

One quote you might put on there is Erik’s favorite line, “Go get e’m.” Or his joke when he was younger, “Swag. If you’ve got the talent to back it up, why not?”🤣

I have a few sketches of Erik, but you don’t…[Read more]

]]> 0 c003e2e40cb2604cf5f32606807ccae3 Mischievous Thwapling replied to the topic Talk room in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83954/ Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:44:41 -0400 Thanks for asking! It’s going pretty well, but really it’s just the same old same old, y’know? How about you? Is it going well?

 

This next message is to all the Featherheads on here and the non-Featherheads alike (though I do urge you non-Featherheads to check out the Wingfeather Saga and become a Featherhead): DID YOU SEE THE NEW WINGFEATHER…[Read more]

]]> 0 a2dbe07389dc0e3fdd508bd347c98bcb Claire replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83780/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:27:48 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Aww, so glad you like her! *big hug back at you* Sounds good, can’t wait to see the collages! ☺

 

]]> 0 fda8239ac4ab12569371f7f47874cfec Arindown replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83778/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:06:10 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

I decided on a character.😄

His name is Erik Pledger, he’s 40 years old; slim but strong; 6’3”; and blond, with really dark blue eyes.  He’s fun-loving, happy-go-lucky, joking, and has a huge smile.

His life revolves around adventure and adrenaline, so he loves anything with a thrill. As a warrior, his specialty is martial…[Read more]

]]> 0 1ebb467ec18734159a573cebad8211bf Eitan started the topic A poem - Your love is not imaginary in the forum Poets https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83760/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:47:33 -0400 (Tagging other poets – Sorry if I bother you, won’t tag again):
@anne-the-noob14 @anne-of-lothlorien @the-inkspiller @kimlikesart @urwen-starial @emberynus-the-drgaonslayer @dakota

(Sorry if I missed someone).

 

So, I went through a difficult time in the last few days, but God used it amazingly to teach me something, and to get rid from a lie I…[Read more]

]]> 0 c7893911ea8325af7ad54fe5681210d4 Claire replied to the topic Character Art Exchange in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83738/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 01:56:25 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Ok, here’s Gloria! I hope you like her. 🙂 I’m still learning when it comes to digital art…

@anne_the_noob14 Ok, random thing. My sister is named Gwen. XD What made you choose that name for your character? It’s such a pretty, unique one.

]]> 0 15fe5ed33260a04f045deb93ed0a4b5b Kimmi posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83468/#acomment-83724 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:03:05 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien
I’m pretty happy about it myself. (:

Bethany loves animals, a LOT. She wants to be a goat breeder and has stuck with this plan for a surprisingly long time. We talked about getting her a shirt that said ‘Love People Like You Love Animals’. (: She loves to get dirty, climb trees, watch animal videos, have fun, be crazy, and d…[Read more]

In reply to - Anne of Lothlorien replied to the topic It’s Me… Again 😀 in the forum Introduce Yourself @kimlikesart – Well, I’m glad you avoided being an only child! What’s your sister like? Do you guys share interests and ho […] ]]> 0ff4457a0c1b789145b521cd95147c7c Wingiby Iggiby replied to the topic Villain/Antagonist Development Questions in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83568/ Sat, 15 Aug 2020 14:23:58 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Ooo! Blanke’s story sounds awesome! It’s so sweet how above everything else he wants to protect his daughter.

]]> 0 3e2ce28575c3b4eb976549f8b924f484 Abigail Rebekah replied to the topic It's Me... Again :D in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83565/ Sat, 15 Aug 2020 08:34:27 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Lol…I like your sense of humor xD

I would never have guessed that you were sarcastic 😉 I’d say it’s my second language – I come from a very sarcastic family!

Nice…I’m probably similar, except I think I listen to soundtracks a bit more. Having no internet sounds like fun (not). That must be annoying.

Anyways, sorry f…[Read more]

]]> 0 beaeb09cb6963929331df5ebb8a27cd0 Gracie replied to the topic Villain/Antagonist Development Questions in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83558/ Sat, 15 Aug 2020 05:44:48 -0400 Thanks for sharing @anne-of-lothlorien @zee!

 

P.S. Mrs. Zee, I’m so sorry I haven’t gotten to your book! Hopefully soon. 🙁

]]> 0 5d4a090a4bba969ac28d842fbad53c87 Ella replied to the topic Writing Motivation in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83528/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 19:30:44 -0400 @law0413

Hey Laurel!  Nice to meet you!

I struggle with that BIG TIME.  I think the furthest I’ve ever gotten to finishing something is 17 very long chapters.  And even then I didn’t finish.

@anne-of-lothlorien and @zee made really good points.  Authors are humans!  I always forget that too.  And having people come alongside you to help yo…[Read more]

]]> 0 f3261de88474ca1d4a8583fa7e617ac9 Eitan replied to the topic It's Me... Again :D in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83504/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:17:04 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

It’s alright, everyone thinks so about countries they didn’t study about 🙂

I live in a (pretty) small town called Arad – about 26,000 inhabitants. We have a mall, a science center and a culture center, and are considered ”city” in the Israeli law. But for many things, we drive 40 minutes to Beer Sheva, that’s a ”small…[Read more]

]]> 0 fa023734c25c90e5e20bddbd7d78f3ff Claire replied to the topic Graphic Designer, At Your Service in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83486/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:27:27 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien Oh, and what name would you like me to put at the bottom? I almost forgot!

@beth20 I was just trying to get a feel for your story. I’m kind of confused about the whole girl thing. How old is she? Is she good or bad? What age? And are there any characteristics unique to your story that could help make the cover unique? Sorry…[Read more]

]]> 0 00f903177ae3bdd774611896fd672b25 Claire replied to the topic Graphic Designer, At Your Service in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83480/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 22:13:33 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Ok, I’ll look around and see what I can do. I might not be able to find anything…

]]> 0 57910bad958703c63094a07172ad79ee Claire replied to the topic Graphic Designer, At Your Service in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83475/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:01:53 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien

Great! That’s my favorite too. Ok, so the deal with the guy is that he has a pipe hanging out the other side of his mouth… that’s the only reason I haven’t scooted it over more. What do you think?

]]> 0 acf8ee016554723fe9619b9a2d58df97 Eden Anderson replied to the topic It's Me... Again :D in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83457/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:09:35 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien Heyyyy! 😊

I know how you feel because I haven’t been on here much either recently…and there are lots of new people. When I first joined I was on all the time but then I left for awhile and when I came back it almost felt like a different place. It was a little nerve-wracking. 😂

Your story sounds wonderful! 😀 I love c…[Read more]

]]> 0 614ffe342775da86d82a2c82a8e4b107 Livi Ryddle replied to the topic Graphic Designer, At Your Service in the forum Art Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/83451/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:24:07 -0400 @claire-h @anne-of-lothlorien

Ooh and personally, I like the last one Claire sent… The border thing looks like it fits better. But that’s just my opinion 🙂

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